Total 5 job vacancies by Fawkes & Reece

Senior Quantity Surveyor

£55,000 - £60,000 p/a + £6000 car allowance & Hybrid working (2dpw WFH)

Leyland, Lancashire

Very exciting senior commercial role within one of the leading highways contractors in the North West of England. Seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team to be based out of Leyland.

About the role of Senior Quantity Surveyor

The role involves mentoring and providing guidance to intermediate and assistant quantity surveyors while fostering strong, collaborative relationships with key clients. It requires maintaining rigorous commercial control across all areas of the business and working closely with the operational team to achieve project and framework financial objectives.

The role will require an element of travel.

Responsibilities for Senior Quantity Surveyor

Cost Management

• Prepare, review and update detailed cost estimates and budgets for projects
• Monitor project expenditures, analyse variances and implement cost saving measures
• Delivery of the end-to-end commercial process for a project, owning the commercial aspects of the scheme from enquiry receipt, though estimating and delivery and until final account close-out.
• Deal effectively in managing work in progress to achieve project cash flow forecasts.
• Produce and deliver monthly CVR's to senior managers, producing accurate forecasts of cost and value at completion of the project.
• Submit and agree CE's in a timely fashion and maintain CE Registers and/or CEMAR.

Contract Administration

• Manage the preparation of contract documents, including bills of quantities and scopes of work.
• Oversee contract negotiations and review terms to ensure compliance with legal and company standards.
• Handle contractual disputes, claims, and variations, providing expert advice to resolve issues effectively.
• Complete timely applications and response to Client queries to achieve project cash flow forecasts.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Respond to Client requests promptly, effectively, and professionally
• To demonstrate the up most integrity and respect in all aspects of day-to-day commercial management of the business.
• Resolution of any issues arising with the Client in relation to either change events or applications, at all time's protecting the company's interests whilst at the same time acting collaboratively and protecting relationships with our client
• Represent the company in meetings, ensuring a high level of client satisfaction and trust.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.

Team Leadership & Development

• Mentor and support junior and intermediate quantity surveyors, providing guidance and training.
• Foster a collaborative environment to enhance team performance and development.

Requirements for Senior Quantity Surveyor

• BSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
• Extensive experience as a Quantity Surveyor on Civil Engineering Highways projects
• Strong knowledge of NEC Contracts
• Full UK right to work
• UK Drivers license

What we offer for Senior Quantity Surveyor

• Base salary: £55,000 - £60,000 p/a (dependant on experience)
• Car Allowance: £6000 p/a
• Permanent full time employment
• 5 days per week - 2 days working from home / 3 office based (In Leyland or on Site)
• Extensive benefits package & Rewards scheme
• Company Pension
• Healthcare

If you want to hear more about this Senior Quantity Surveyor role, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV.

I am working with an established, growing Social Housing Contractor who specialise within decarbonisation/energy efficiency works and are a leading specialist within their field.

They are currently recruiting a Site Manager to join them on a permanent basis. This is working on a project in the Preston area, and the project will consist of the installation of EWI, Air Source Heat Pumps, IWI, re-roofing and windows and doors installation to tenanted properties.

Experience in managing retrofit/decarbonisation schemes to Social Housing is desirable.

As Site Manager, you will be responsible for running the site, with occasional visits from the Contracts Manager. Your duties will be:

• Managing a site team including Tradesman, Subcontractors and Tenant Liaison Officer, ensuring works are being carried out to programme and within budget
• Monitoring health and safety on site
• Attending progress meetings, client meetings
• Liaising with tenants and resolving any issues that may arise

The successful candidate must have a background within Social Housing, with experience of working on Retrofit projects.

You must have a sound knowledge of Health & Safety on site and have good technical and commercial awareness. In addition, you must also hold a relevant CSCS card, SMSTS and valid First Aid.

If you are interested in this vacancy and would like to apply, please apply to Stephanie at Fawkes & Reece using the link provided below.

Do you have a passion for Construction and looking for work as a Plasterer?

• Location: Blackburn
• Start date: ASAP.
• Duration: ongoing
• Pay rate: Negotiable - Depending on experience.
• Key Fawkes & Reece Contact: 01204554886

• The role

• Prepare surfaces by cleaning and smoothing
• Apply coats of plaster or stucco to walls or ceilings
• Create decorative textures or patterns in finishing coats
• Repair cracks and holes in existing plasterwork
• Follow blueprints or design specifications for each project
• Ensure the quality and consistency of the finished product

Requirements.

• Must have a valid CSCS Card
• NVQ or Equivalent in Plastering
• Must provide 2 recent references
• Own tools and transport.

The successful candidate will receive.

An hourly rate of pay, agreed with your individual recruitment consultant, paid weekly.

Holiday pay

Pension contribution

What to do next

If this role meets your expectations and aspirations, please click the apply now link. If this one isn't for you, but you would like to discuss other options or for us to act as an agent to secure you a new contract please don't hesitate to call Fawkes And Reece on - 01204 554886.

You must also be able to provide two check-able work references and proof of your eligibility to work in the UK.

Subject to F&R receiving your proof of eligibility to work in the UK, you will be required to start ASAP.

Please note - in order to progress any applications further, F&R will need to add your details to our computerised database. You can view our privacy policy here.

We are working with a reputable and established Regional Contractor who specialise in the delivery of Education, Healthcare, Commercial & Residential projects across the Lancashire and Cumbria region.

The company are very well established with a great heritage and reputation, working on a number of framework agreements and with a healthy pipeline of work.

Due to an increase in work, they are recruiting for a Site Manager to join them on a permanent basis to start in the New Year. This will be working on Education, Healthcare & Commercial projects - both refurbishment and New Build.

You will be reporting into a Contracts Manager and your responsibilities will include:

• The smooth operational running of your assigned site
• Ensuring health & safety is maintained
• Monitoring the quality of work
• Liaising with the client
• Programming works
• Ordering materials

Experience needed:

The successful candidate will ideally come from a Main Contractor background, and must have experience of managing projects within the Healthcare and Education sectors.

You must be able to demonstrate a stable and progressive career history on your CV.

A trade background is ideal.

You will benefit from a basic salary of approximately £45k + car allowance, pension and further benefits.

If you are interested in this position and would like to apply, please email a copy of your CV to Stephanie at Fawkes & Reece, using the contact details provided.

Do currently work in or have a passion for Construction? Are you a welfare Labourer currently looking for work? Do you hold a valid CSCS card? If the answers are yes, we have roles opening with a reputable Construction company in the Bexhill, East Sussex area.

*Role: Welfare Labourer
*Location: Bexhill, East Sussex
*Contract type: Temporary (Full time)
*Duration: 1 year
*Start date: ASAP
*Pay rate: £15.50 per hour.
*Fawkes & Reece contact: Aaron Lockwood (Brighton Office)

The company:
A well established regional contractor who specialises in new build residential with a focus on high end finishes.

The role:
As the site Labourer you will be responsible for assisting with site clearance, moving materials, cleaning various areas including finished houses for handover and assisting traders where needed.

About you:
*Ideally you will have previous working experience in a labouring position. You will be comfortable lifting and shifting materials throughout the day.
*Cleaning down the site cabins and Toilets
*You will be conscious of health and safety on site and will be weary of others who are working alongside of you.
*You will arrive on time, finish your shift at the times allocated by the site manager and complete additional duties as and when the site manager requires.

To be successful in your application for this role you will have and be able to demonstrate the following skills and attributes:
*Previous experience in a Labouring position
*You will have a CSCS Card.
*Strong work ethic in a team
*Be approachable and happy to work as a point of contact when working in a standalone position.

What to do next:
If this role meets your expectations and aspirations, please click the apply now link. If this one is not for you, but you would like to discuss other options or for us to act as an agent to secure you a new contract please don't hesitate to call Aaron on 07584080194 for a confidential consultation.