Total 136 Construction / Property job vacancies in Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 1AA

We are working with a well-established Social Housing Contractor who specialise within decarbonisation/retrofit of Social Housing properties. The company are passionate about reducing fuel poverty by making homes warmer and more energy efficient.

The company are well established, having been specialist retrofit Contractors for several decades. They have an exciting growth plan in place and have seen their turnover increase steadily over the past several years. The company also have a healthy order book of work throughout the region.

The company are really passionate about internal promotion and developing their employees - there is a real opportunity to develop your career with this company.

In order to sustain their recent growth, they are looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor to join their Southern team. Experience of working within Social Housing refurbishment is ideal, along with some experience of working on decarbonisation contracts.

Reporting into a Commercial Manager, you will be covering refurbishment schemes throughout the area with some travel to sites required which are in Reading & Swindon, and some in the Worcester area.

The company will pay a salary of up to £55k plus car, or allowance, travel expenses and yearly bonus.

If you are interested in this position and would like to apply, please send a copy of your CV to Stephanie at Fawkes & Reece, using the contact details provided, or call 01204 554 884 (option 3) and ask for Steph

Senior Quantity Surveyor (Tier 1)

UK Construction

Kent (Canterbury)

Highly Competitive Salary & Package

I have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join one of the largest contractors in the UK! This will be based in Canterbury working on an Education project.

Duties:

• Exposure to the full project lifecycle with involvement across pre-construction through to project delivery
• Working alongside the project delivery team, to ensure the contractual control and cost management of projects across different sectors
• Managing the commercial aspects of subcontract accounts from procurement to interim and final account agreement
• Being involved with the final account negotiation to ensure the best possible outcome
• Manage the project commercial team

Requirements:

• National / regional contractor experience as the Senior Surveyor
• Experience of both JCT & NEC contract forms
• Experience on projects ranging between £10m to £30m
• Experience working on the following schemes: Education, Leisure & Healthcare

Interested in the opportunity above?

Please contact Sam for more information today.

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

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor

Location: Peterborough

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £40,000 - £60,000 per annum + package

Company & Project:

Our client, a well-known social housing contractor is currently looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join them on a permanent basis.

The company specialise in new build and refurbishment projects.

Duties & Responsibilities of a Quantity Surveyor:

• To undertake all Quantity Surveying duties on your contracts.
• To direct and control all financial and legal aspects of your construction contract ensuring that it is profitable.
• To be aware of the company's business plan and its aims
• To establish, maintain, and enhance effective working relationships with the client and all members of the client’s team.
• Prepare any loss and expense claims arising out of the extension of time claims.
• Ensure all subcontractors are on our approved list
• Working with the contract team to manage the design on a design and build contract with a view of ensuring that changes are made for the financial benefit of the company.
• Working with the team to ensure that the request for information schedule Includes and financial or legal elements
• To establish a procurement strategy, with a procurement schedule In line with the time requirements of the operational and design deliverables for the project.

Desirable Experience required to work as a Quantity Surveyor:

• A very high level of commercial awareness of the industry
• A good knowledge of, building law, the law of contract and statutory requirements.
• An understanding of financial management.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience working as a Quantity Surveyor for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor.

Qualifications & Skills required to work as a Quantity Surveyor:

• Good organisational and presentation skills
• General business awareness, a practical mind and sound judgement
• Must have good communication skills and be able to work as part of a team

Application Process: If you would like more information on this Quantity Surveyor position or any other vacancy, please email your current CV through; where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest.

Are you an experienced Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to fast track your career with a market leading Construction, Fit-Out and Refurbishment regional contractor?

You will be joining a dynamic close knit team working on refurbishment & new build projects across retail, commercial, healthcare, local authority and MoD with leading global organisations.

You will play a key part of the commercial team reporting directly to the Senior Quantity Surveyor within an environment you can thrive. My client provides industry leading training and personalised development plans to progress you to Quantity Surveyor.

Requirements for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor

• Experience working within the Construction Sector
• Relevant degree/qualifications.
• Strong commercial understanding.

What's on offer for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor?

• Salary up to £45,000 DOE
• 26 days annual leave + Birthday + Bank Holidays
• Regular social events
• Competitive salary
• Generous car allowance
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Salary Extras App - discounted retail vouchers and employee perks

How to apply?

Please apply directly to this advert or for more information please call the Sheffield F&R office (North) on 0114 213 0900 (option 3) and ask for Alex.

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Kent (Canterbury)

Highly Competitive Salary & Package

Overview:

As the Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will support the Project Surveyor and the commercial team on a number of exciting projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to further progress your career, with the chance to join a market leading organisation in the construction space.

Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the Project Surveyor
• Administration of subcontract works packages
• Assist in the production and issue of commercial notices, to both the Client and Subcontractors
• Provide information to the commercial team

Requirements:

• Experience working for a regional / national contractor as the Assistant Surveyor
• Ability to use Microsoft Office and bespoke packages
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads and can work to tight deadlines
• Willingness to undertake training and development to further progress your career
• Experience working on projects from £5m - £20m

Interested?

Please contact Sam for more information.

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

Job Title: Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Residential (Timber Frame)

Job Type: Permanent £40k - £50K + Package

Location: Colchester

Salary: £40k - £50k + Package

Working Hours: 7.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday

Join a dynamic construction company in Colchester as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor. Specialising in timber frame residential projects our client is seeking a dedicated individual with essential experience in this sector, coupled with a degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting in the preparation of estimates and budgets for timber frame residential projects
• Conducting cost analysis and value engineering exercises
• Assisting with subcontractor procurement and management
• Assisting in the measurement and valuation of works
• Ensuring accurate cost reporting and financial tracking
• Supporting the Senior Quantity Surveyor in project cost control and management
• Assisting in the handling of variations and change orders
• Maintaining compliance with contractual terms and conditions

Desirable Experience

• Essential experience in timber frame residential projects
• Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related field
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Proficiency in industry-standard surveying software
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving

Application Process: If you would like more information on this Assistant Quantity Surveyor position or any other vacancy, please email your current CV through where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted if your CV is of interest.

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Your new company
Your New Company is a successful, award-winning construction company based in Cumbria. Established over 50yrs ago, the company has grown into a leading contractor for building, civil, and mechanical engineering projects throughout Cumbria, Lancashire, North of England, and Southern Scotland. They are known for their high-quality construction, attention to detail, and customer-focused service, delivering projects across a broad range of sectors including commercial, industrial, education, and housing.
Your new role
About the Role: My client are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Cumbria. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing all costs relating to building and civil engineering projects, from the initial calculations to the final figures. You will seek to minimise the cost of a project and enhance value for money while still achieving the required standards and quality.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities.Perform risk, value management, and cost control.Undertake cost analysis for repair and maintenance project work.Assist in establishing a client's requirements and undertake feasibility studies.Perform cost control and cost benefit analysis.Advise on procurement strategy.Prepare and analyse costings for tenders.Allocate work to subcontractors.Provide advice on contractual claims.Analyse outcomes and write detailed progress reports.Value completed work and arrange payments.Maintain awareness of the different building contracts in current use.Understanding the implications of health and safety regulations.
What you'll need to succeed

Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in the construction industry.Strong knowledge of construction processes and materials.Excellent numerical and IT skills.Strong communication and negotiation skills.Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.Professional qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related field.
What you'll get in return
Competitive salary and benefits package.Opportunities for career progression.Supportive and collaborative work environment.Ongoing professional development and training.
What you need to do now


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Job title: Quantity Surveyor (Planned/SHDF Works)

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 (DOE) + Car package

Location: Kent

Repairs & Maintenance

Daniel Owen are proud to be representing a leading Social Housing Contractor in the Kent 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.

Responsibilities:

As Quantity Surveyor on this project, you will be a vital member of the team, and will work with your colleagues and the client to:

• Support project delivery whilst achieving target margins


• Ensure all necessary contractual processes have been observed, notices issued, records kept and documents stored


• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with customers, consultants, subcontractors and your colleagues across the Property Services pillar


• Prepare and negotiate interim valuations and final accounts including all necessary measurement


• Make sure any agreement of variations with the supply chain is documented and recorded

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.

Are you an experienced Pre-Construction Manager looking for a new opportunity with a leading Tier 1 Contractor?

As a Pre-Construction Manager you'll be working within the Building Solutions Team, supporting them in the delivery of Pre-Construction Services .

Your day to day will include:

• Manage and coordinate the Pre-Construction activities of either traditional or design and build projects once awarded, with responsibility for managing 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 project during the Pre-Construction stage and engage with designers and supply chain partners as necessary to inform the detailed design and pricing process.

What are we looking for?

This role of Pre-Construction Manager is great for you if:

• HNC/HND/Degree in a construction or engineering subject and / or Membership of a relevant body (CIOB, APM, CIAT, RICS)

• Previous Pre-Construction experience on projects up to £10m with strong experience of leading multi-disciplinary teams

• A proven record of successful multi-project delivery through management of a skilled team of people
• CSCS Card
• Full UK Drivers Licence

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary Up TO £70k DOE
• Car Allowance
• Healthcare
• Competitive Pension Scheme
• Competitive annual leave & bank holidays

How to apply?:

Please contact Alex in our Sheffield Office on 0114 213 0900 or acocker@fr-group.co.uk

Multi Skills Lecturer

Morgan Hunt are delighted to be working with a College based in the South Yorkshire area who are currently seeking a Multi Skills Lecturer to join their team on a temporary contract.

This contract is to start ASAP and continue an ongoing basis.

Requirements

• Have industry experience working within the field.
• A teaching qualification is desirable and not essential.
• Lecturing experience (ideally with teaching qual)
• A strong understanding of the Brickwork industry, including current trends, legislation, and best practice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and motivate students from a range of backgrounds.
• A commitment to delivering high-quality teaching and learning, and to supporting students to achieve their full potential.
• Hold right to work in the UK.

If you feel you would be great for this Multi Skills Lecturing role in the South Yorkshire area then please apply.

If you know someone who would be perfect for this role you can win £150 in vouchers if your referral is successful.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

Quantity Surveyor - High End Residential

Location: Swindon

Salary / Package: £75,000-£90,000 + Car + Pension

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor? Or an Intermediate wanting to make the step up? Do you have an eye for detail? Feeling like you have hit a ceiling with no place to go to? Wanting to work on some leading construction projects? Want to work on projects you're proud to be a part of. What's stopping you? Do you want to make the steps to your next rewarding career?

Responsibilities

Pricing/forecasting the cost of the different components needed for a project.

Tracking changes to the design and/or construction work and adjusting budget projections in line with these.

Selecting and/or sourcing construction materials.

Sourcing contractors and/or subcontractors to work on the construction stage of the project.

Measuring and valuing the work done on site.

Sealing with financial and legal problems.

Paying subcontractors.

Liaising with the client and other construction professionals, such as site managers, project managers and site engineers

Requirements

Educated to degree level in Quantity Surveying, although other equivalent qualifications may be accepted (HNC/HND)

Members of a relevant professional body e.g. CICES, RICS

Experienced in working on Projects with a minimum value of £5 Million

Full UK Driving Licence

Key Skills

Written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write clear reports for conveying complex information in a simple way to a diverse range of people

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and develop relationships

Numerical and data analysis skills

A creative and innovative approach to problem solving

IT skills and the ability to learn sophisticated design and costing IT packages

Team work skills and the ability to motivate and lead those on site

Project management skills

Next Steps

Apply today or get in touch for more information, please note all conversations will be treated with the strictest of confidence. You never know this could be the next step to unlocking the rest of your career.

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Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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Job role: Property Manager
Location: Covering a portfolio in and around North Norfolk, North Cambs and Peterborough
Hours: Monday to Friday 9am-5pm (35 hours per week)
Salary: £32,400 plus annual car allowance of £4,500
Interview details: First interviews will be held at our Luton office on 14th November 2024

The job role
As a Property Manager you will contribute to our vision of being the UK's favourite property manager by:

- Proving a high standard of performance within a team of individuals to create a welcoming, friendly, and courteous environment for our residents.
- Being passionate about delivering consistently high standards of customer service.
- Ensuring the buildings are well maintained for the landlord as our customer; and that as a business we can demonstrate full compliance with our statutory obligations and our own systems.

About You
You are passionate about always providing excellent customer service and this will have been demonstrated through a proven track record. You will ideally already work within the property sector.
As an experienced people manager, you will be an inspirational leader with who has lead teams to deliver operational excellence across a number of KPI’s. You will be energetic and enthusiastic with a leading and coaching mentality.
An excellent and effective communicator with the ability to negotiate and influence with all customers and stakeholders which you demonstrate through your ability to connect with everyone you meet. Your verbal and written skills will be of a high standard.
You will be commercial thinking and resolution focused with the ability to be flexible and creative in approach. You will also be able to work across functions to reach the best solutions for all challenges.
Your ideal role will be a varied one, where you’re not stuck behind a desk all day; You enjoy working with people, driving performance, and ultimately delivering the highest level of service for our residents.
Main Responsibilities

- Set and lead by example, by championing the Company values, the Customer principles, and the Code of Business Conduct.
- Implement change, manage risks and impact and monitor results. Encourage innovation and continuous improvement from individuals.
- Provide professional advice and guidance to all customers and employees.
- Act as an ambassador for the business at all times, delivering an exceptional level of service to all our customers.
- Encourage and support your team coaching and guiding them through change with developmental impact. Actively work with them to enhance the customer experience for residents.
- Whilst managing a portfolio of properties you will undertake site management visits monthly in line with company guidelines.
- You will ensure thorough quality control inspections are carried out regarding employee performance, administrative records, development services, communal grounds,
- You will deal with technical issues and liaise with support departments when progressing major building works ensuring remedial actions are moved along in a timely manner and ensuring you mitigate and foresee any risks to service delivery.
- Ensure you keep accurate records, making sure you come prepared to contribute to meetings, 1-1s and complaints with thorough evidence and supporting documentation.
- Boost property finances and strive for healthy accounts by way of continuous review of cost analysis versus budget.
- Conduct regular reviews with customers to ensure a fully transparent approach to the property’s financial position, planning for future spending with minimal impact.

There will be considerable travel as part of this role. You will be expected to visit each of your developments contained within your portfolio every month, you must have a full UK driving licence.
Who are we?
FirstPort is the UK’s leading property management company, caring for our customers’ homes across England, Wales and Scotland. With over four decades of experience and over 3,100 employees, FirstPort works with developers, investors, freeholders and over 1,600 Resident Management Companies. 

FirstPort is a member of the Association of Residential Managing Agents (ARMA), the Association of Retirement Housing Managers (ARHM), and Property Managers Association Scotland (PMAS).  As well as holding a Five Star Rating from the British Safety Council, FirstPort is an accredited Safe Agent and belongs to The Property Ombudsman.
Why choose us?
By joining us,you will work with industry professionals who are committed to providing thehighest levels of customer service, as well as ensuring we put our peoplefirst.
The benefitsof working with us can include free parking, free fruit, discounted gymmembership, a true work-life balance and the opportunity of growth andprogression. In addition to the core benefits, we also offer a range ofexclusive discounts on extra benefits to help you and your family make the mostof your money, safeguard your future and look after your health.
We’re committed to promotingdiversity at FirstPort and recruit on merit. We are an inclusive employerthat prides itself in being so diverse.
What’s next?
To start your application for this role we will ask you to upload yourCV and answer a few questions.
Our recruiters will work with our managers to review your CV. Ifunsuccessful you will be notified. If you meet the criteria for the role, we’llbe in touch to arrange a short telephone interview and our shortlist ofcandidates will be invited to attend interviews with the hiring manager.

Pre-Construction Project Manager
Stratford
£55 - £60K (DOE)

Construction

Daniel Owen are proud to be representing a leading Social Housing Company in the Stratford area that are looking for a brand new Pre-Construction Project Manager to join their team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Excellent customer service skills
• Able to demonstrate financial and commercial acumen, including risk management skills, reporting and presenting to internal stakeholders.
• Demonstrate collaboration and influencing skills, with key stakeholders.
• Computer literate, with previous experience in managing asset management data, excellent MS office skills.
• Good working knowledge of standard measured term partnering forms of contract
• Good understanding of regulatory compliance for fire risk management
• Excellent understanding of all pre-construction activities for major works projects, specifications, tendering, design, planning, building regulations, CDM 2015 and leasehold consultation
• Knowledge in the field of Mechanical Services and engineering
• An understanding of the Building Safety Act
• Educated in a construction related course, minimum HNC/HND qualification or relevant experience.

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

Are you thinking about a fresh new challenge as a Managing Quantity Surveyor joining a Tier 1 Main Contractor?

The role of a Managing Quantity Surveyor

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to join a dynamic and passionate Tier 1 Main Contractor based in Leeds working on PBSA and luxury high rise apartment projects across Yorkshire.

You will be responsible for leading the commercial teams and carrying out all range of quantity surveying duties, whilst reporting directly to the Regional Commercial Manager.

As Managing Quantity Surveyor you will carry out day to day cost control, cash management, subcontractor managements, risk management, financial reporting, record keeping, contractual disputes and general administration.

Benefits of a Managing Quantity Surveyor

* Salary up to £85,000 DOE with bonus entitlement based on company operating profit.

* Holidays - 26 days + Bank Holidays

* Life Assurance

* Pension

* Private medical insurance

* Ability to purchase additional holiday

* Access to discount portal

* Sharesave scheme

If this position sounds of interest, or you would like more information, please contact Alex Cocker on 01142130903 or email through your CV to acocker@fr-group.co.uk.

My client are a well-established, reputable Main Contractor with a family feel and a reputation for excellent build quality and customer care. They are a growing business with lots of opportunities for career development and professional growth.

They have an exciting opportunity available for an experienced Construction Manager to join them on a permanent basis.

The company work with a number of large clients across the UK in the retail, leisure and commercial sectors, working on both refurbishment (internal and external) projects and new build extensions.

The Construction Manager would work closely with senior management, and would be responsible for managing a variety of contracts at high level.

Your duties will include:

• Programme delivery and planning
• Regular liaison with the client and contract reporting
• Building internal and external relationships
• Providing regular progress updates and resolving any issues as and when they arise
• Overall staff responsibility and man management of a team of Site Managers, Assistants Site Managers, and Foremen and direct and subcontract plant and trades.
• Ensuring high standards of Health and Safety

The successful applicant will come from a Main Contractor background and have experience of delivering multiple contracts across the Leisure/Commercial/Retail Fit Out sectors.

Please note - travel across the UK will be required as part of this role

The company will offer a competitive basic salary of up to £65k plus package.

Please apply via the link below, or call Stephanie at Fawkes & Reece for more information on 01204 554 884 option 3.