Total 14 job vacancies by Fawkes & Reece

Do currently work in or have a passion for Construction? Are you a 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.

*Role: CSCS Labourer
*Location: Swindon
*Contract type: Temporary (Full time)
*Start date: 02/11/2024
*Fawkes & Reece contact: Ellie (Southampton Office)

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.
*If asked you will be happy working on the gate.
*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 Ellie on 02380 682662 or 07858371122 for a confidential consultation.

Trainee Social Value Coordinator - Leading Commercial Contractor Bristol & Surrounding areas

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Trainee Social Value Coordinator to join a leading nationwide contractor. Our client is one of the country's top privately owned contractors who specialises in dynamic civil schemes working alongside Tier 1 Contractors. They are currently looking for a social value trainee to cover developments across the South West Counties.

Main Responsibilities:

• Working closely with the pre-construction team when putting together bids.
• Manage and maintain relationships with the local community, companies and educational facilities.
• Assist with recruitment for apprenticeships and placements.
• Manage relevant marketing materials.

Your responsibilities will include (not exhaustive):

• Lead CSR activities, events and initiatives
• Produce content for social media, website and new letters, developing and managing communications for the projects also liaising with the site teams to gain progress reports from site.
• Keeping up to date with local and surrounding news, also being a representative figure for the business across the community.

The Ideal Candidate:

The successful applicant in the role of Trainee Social Value Coordinator will be instrumental in the future development of the environmental and economics of the company's culture to achieve the benefits available through their continuous improvement strategies. You will have experience within a similar role and preferably within the construction industry.

Qualifications/Requirements/Capabilities:

• GCSE in Maths & English
• Previous experience within a corporate responsibility or Social value based role.
• Bachelors Degree
• Strong communication skills both verbally and written
• Good knowledge and experience of Microsoft packages

Benefits:

In the role of Trainee Social Value Coordinator the company additionally offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits:Competitive salary ranging from £30K - £35K + Company Car/ Car Allowance + Pension + Health care and more.

For more information please contact Claire Spiers at Fawkes & Reece (South) on 07749578588 or email cspiers@fr-group.co.uk

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

About the Role of Senior Planner:

Long term freelance opportunity for an Senior Planner in Swindon paying competitive day rate

A opportunity for a Planner to work with a tier 1 sized main contractor on a £300M new build industrial unit in Swindon.

I am currently assisting a market leading brand in their search for a Planner to join their Team. This is an opportunity to be site based, as well remote working. As a Planner, you will benefit from working with the existing construction team and have full support from a Planning Manager and Construction Director.

Our client take pride in the developments they deliver and have regenerated various other schemes across London in the sectors of new build, fit out and refurbishment.

This is an opportunity for a Planner to join the team on a freelance basis, for a minimum of 10 months. They are looking for someone that has a proven track record working providing support with a Main Contractor. Must have experience using ASTA and have previously worked on NEC form of contract.

The ideal candidate for Senior Planner:

• Industrial experience
• Main Contracting experience
• ASTA/P6 experience

We are currently recruiting for a leading regional contractor who are seeking an experienced Social Value Coordinator to join their highly experienced Social Value team based around the southwest. Reporting into the Social Value Manger and overseeing a wide range of projects including frameworks in the education, health care and leisure. Including refurbishment, new build and demolition.

The role of Social Value Coordinator will involve organising and hosting of events to raise awareness of the client's positive impact on the society surrounding their projects. Also creating data based on the monitoring of data provided by internal and external teams.

As Social Value Coordinator you will oversee up to 7 projects across the Southwest working closely with project teams, stakeholders and local communities. Creating Social Value plans and supporting the wider marketing team.

This Social Value Coordinator role is with a busy regional contractor South Coast main contractor group with a turnover In excess of £90M. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Social Value Coordinator, with a proven track record within a similar role, strong knowledge of Social Value legislation and best practice looking to work regionally across the Southwest. Traditionally projects range in size from £1M - £30M in value.

Key attributes for the Social Value coordinator include strong communication skills both written and verbal, strong organizational skills an eye for detail and a passion for social value causes. My client are prepared to offer a competitive salary and package for the right candidate including 7% pension, health care and more.

If you want to hear more about this Social Value Coordinator role please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Claire Spiers in our Southampton Office on 07749578588.

• Role: CSCS Carded Handyperson
• Location: Rowde, Wiltshire
• Contract type: Temporary (Full time)
• Start date: ASAP
• Duration: 6 weeks
• Pay rate: £17 / £20
• Fawkes & Reece contact: Joe Jarvie (Southampton Office)

The company:

A well-established regional contractor who specialises in the Education and Care home sector.

The role:

As the Handyperson / Multi-Trader on the project you will be responsible for:

• Working under the supervision and management of the Project Manager, Site Manager.
• Receiving job lists including but not limited to mainly woodwork, metal work and minor snagging works.
• Main experience in external carpentry will be required.
• Checking drawings and setting out works to be completed.
• Handing back snag sheets each day to show works completed.

About you:

• You will need a current and valid CSCS card.
• Own a selection of hand tools and power tools.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

To be successful in your application for this role you will have and be able to demonstrate the following skills and attributes:

• You MUST have a current and valid CSCS card.
• A minimum of 2 years+ experience within the General Building space.

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 do not hesitate to call Joe on 07701325889 for a confidential consultation.

Trainee Social Value Coordinator - Leading Commercial Contractor Bristol & Surrounding areas

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Trainee Social Value Coordinator to join a leading nationwide contractor. Our client is one of the country's top privately owned contractors who specialises in dynamic civil schemes working alongside Tier 1 Contractors. They are currently looking for a social value trainee to cover developments across the South West Counties.

Main Responsibilities:

• Working closely with the pre-construction team when putting together bids.
• Manage and maintain relationships with the local community, companies and educational facilities.
• Assist with recruitment for apprenticeships and placements.
• Manage relevant marketing materials.

Your responsibilities will include (not exhaustive):

• Lead CSR activities, events and initiatives
• Produce content for social media, website and new letters, developing and managing communications for the projects also liaising with the site teams to gain progress reports from site.
• Keeping up to date with local and surrounding news, also being a representative figure for the business across the community.

The Ideal Candidate:

The successful applicant in the role of Trainee Social Value Coordinator will be instrumental in the future development of the environmental and economics of the company's culture to achieve the benefits available through their continuous improvement strategies. You will have experience within a similar role and preferably within the construction industry.

Qualifications/Requirements/Capabilities:

• GCSE in Maths & English
• Previous experience within a corporate responsibility or Social value based role.
• Bachelors Degree
• Strong communication skills both verbally and written
• Good knowledge and experience of Microsoft packages

Benefits:

In the role of Trainee Social Value Coordinator the company additionally offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits:Competitive salary ranging from £30K - £35K + Company Car/ Car Allowance + Pension + Health care and more.

For more information please contact Claire Spiers at Fawkes & Reece (South) on 07749578588 or email cspiers@fr-group.co.uk

Design Manager - 1 Contractor - Major Civils & Rail Framework - (Covering - West London to Bristol)

My client is a top tier Civil Engineering Contractor.

They are presently delivering geotechnical and civils improvement works on a major Rail Framework which spans from West London to Bristol.

They are seeking to employ a Design Manager to assist with the timely delivery of projects in this region.

Previous experience of working on Rail and Civils project experience is essential.

*My client is currently considering applications from those seeking either permanent or contract positions currently.

Role and Responsibilities:

- Manage permanent works design subcontract packages to achieve delivery of cost-effective and compliant Contractor's design within agreed timescales and fee budgets.
- Implement design management procedures so as to comply with ISO 9001 design requirements and Client requirements for management of contractor's design specified in the Contract.
- Lead project's implementation of Value Engineering, Design for Health and Safety BIM.
- Draft project-specific Design Management Plan and revise same periodically
- Control and track design changes using the Design Manager's Toolkit.
- Implement the joint venture's and/or client's design assurance procedures.
- Facilitate technical co-ordination between disciplines
- Facilitate review of design deliverables to ensure required Quality is achieved, particularly with respect to: Compliance with Client's requirements as defined in the main contract;
- Application of relevant British Standards and sector or Client-specific standards;
- Production team requirements for buildability (cost, programme, safety, repeatability, design for offsite manufacture).
- Ensure compliance with CDM regulations as they apply to design.
- Oversee fulfilment of Principal Designer, Common Safety Method, and Engineering Safety Management functions
- Challenge Work-in-Progress design and facilitate development of design that eliminates or mitigates construction health and safety risk
- Ensure lead designer maintains Design Decision Register.
- Lead administration of main contract with regard to Contractor's design (raise Early Warnings, Compensation Event notifications etc.)
- Monitor cost and schedule performance of sub-contracted designers using EPPR proforma from Design Manager's Toolkit (or project-specific EVM based pro-forma).
- Review subcontracted designers' applications for payment and authorize as appropriate.
- Participate in the development of the project BIM strategy oversee implementation of BIM Execution Plan with the support of the contractor and Design Consultant's BIM specialists

Person Specification:

- Degree qualified in civil engineering or equivalent
- Previous experience working as a Design Manager for a Civil Engineering Contractor

Section Engineer / Senior Engineer - Tier 1 Contractor - Major Civils & Rail Framework - (Covering - West London to Bristol)

My client is a top tier Civil Engineering Contractor.

They are presently delivering geotechnical and civils improvement works on a major Rail Framework which spans from West London to Bristol.

They are seeking to employ a Section Engineers and Senior Engineers to assist with the timely delivery of projects in this region.

The engineers will need to have PTS, and ideally rope access.

Previous experience of working on Rail and Civils project experience is essential.

*My client is currently considering applications from those seeking either permanent or contract positions at this time.

Duties include:

• Manage all engineering activity providing direction to the direct workforce and subcontractors
• Quality control to ensure the standards are met in accordance to the design specifications
• Assist in producing permits to break ground (CAT Scanning management)
• Ensuring the highest health, safety and environmental standards are met on site adhering to the client's and business's requirement
• Liaise with the site team to approve materials ensuring they meet specification
• Keep accurate records of progress reports, site diaries and resource allocations
• Produce as-built drawings in AutoCAD

Benefits: (For permanent staff)

Competitive basic salary

Company car or generous car allowance

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Paid holidays

Training and progression

*Accommodation paid - subject to status

Do currently work in Construction? Are you a Traffic Marshall with a valid Traffic Marshall ticket and you are looking for a new opportunity? If the answers are yes, we have roles on an ongoing residential project.

*Role: Traffic Marshall
*Location: Swindon
*Contract type: Temporary (Full time)
*Duration: Ongoing
*Start date: ASAP
*Pay rate: £18.00 per hour PAYE
*Fawkes & Reece contact: Ellie (Southampton Office)

The role:
As the Traffic Marshall for the development, you will be responsible for:
*Working under the supervision and management of the Project Manager, Site Manager and Assistant Site Manager.
*Ensuring contractors are parking as per the site safety policy.
*Controlling flow of traffic when deliveries enter the site.
*Securing barrier protection around the site and making sure the fencing is secure.
*Please note there is no welfare responsibilities involved in this role.

About you:
*Some previous experience is preferred but not essential.

To be successful in your application for this role you will have and be able to demonstrate the following skills and attributes:
*You will need a current and valid CSCS card.
*Traffic Marshall/Vehicle Banksman qualification.

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 do not hesitate to call Ellie on 02380 682662 for a confidential consultation.

Bid Manager

Civil Engineering - Tunnelling, Cable Installation, & Pylon removal Project

Swindon or London

Join a Leading international civil engineering company, specialising in complex market segments such as Transportation, Energy, Tunnelling, Building, Civil and Structural Engineering.

About the Role of Bid Manager

We are looking to expand our Work Winning team with a skilled and enthusiastic Bid Manager to be based in our Head Office in Swindon, Wiltshire or our London Paddington Office.

You will drive and energise the bid team to achieve a successful outcome for each allocated tender, following designated processes and best practice in place within the organisation.

You will ensure that a coherent bid strategy in developed, working in conjunction with the Business Development Manager and Sector Director and continually evaluate winning strategy and direct team and resources to focus on activities which will enhance our chance of bid success.

The role will require you to agree bid budgets and monitor the expenditure with our Head of Management.

You will also be responsible for arranging and coordinating tender and post-tender meetings and interviews with the Client and Employers Agent.

Responsibilities for the Bid Manager

• Drive and energise the bid team to achieve a successful outcome for each allocated tender. Following designated processes and best practice in place within organisation.
• Ensure that a coherent bid strategy in developed, working in conjunction with the Business Development Manager and Sector Director.
• Continually evaluate winning strategy and direct team and resources to focus on activities which will enhance chance of bid success.
• Oversee and be involved with tender commercial strategy.
• Arrange all necessary internal meetings - Kick off / Settlement and others identified in work winning process. (use MS Outlook)
• Agree Bid Budget and monitor expenditure with Head of Management
• Manage tender programme.
• Ensure Company & Group governance and procedures are adhered to.
• Ensures production of CRC documentation for issue to Head of Bid Management.
• Produce actions and appoint individuals to complete relevant items arising from the meetings / minutes. Drive actions to completion.
• Undertake corporate approval process in conjunction with Work Winning Director.
• Communication link to Client / Employers Agent + when we speak and don't speak with Third Parties.
• Keep senior management informed of development on tender and gain acceptance of key decision points.
• Issue Ops / Commercial / Temp Works / Specialist third party briefs Identify Estimator and Planner requirements where necessary.
• Communication management and interface with joint venture partners and key supply chain.
• Oversee designers Brief in conjunction with Technical Services.
• Manage designers where necessary to achieve optimum solutions.
• Involvement in appointment of specialist third parties.
• Participate in review of suppliers to receive tender enquiries.
• Manage Risk / Opportunity including commercial and ensure output to ARM risk software.
• Work with commercial manager to understand route map to deliver margin set within business plan.
• Decide what queries we raise (or do not raise) in line with the tender strategy.
• Arrange and co-ordinate tender and post-tender meetings / interviews with the Client / Employers Agent.
• Ensure that the correct resources for the Quality Submission are in place and that timescales are met. (Deliverables tracker in place prior to kick off).
• Manage / take part in the review of the Quality Submission.
• Tender feedback and dissemination once the result is known.
• Handover to the project delivery team for successful tenders.
• Use and follow formal meeting agendas and save presentations as power-point slides onto corporate database..

Requirements for Bid Manager

• Sound knowledge of the UK construction market and knowledge of relevant legislation and Civil Engineering.
• Previous experience in a pre-construction position involved in the Bid stage.
• You must have commercial awareness of different forms of contract and strong presentation and client communication skills.
• A sound knowledge of the governance and procedural requirements for work winning are also essential for this role.

What we offer for Bid Manager

• £60,000 - £65,000 p/a
• Permanent Employment
• Benefits (including pension and health care plan)
• Access to outstanding training and career opportunities.

If you have a passion for quality, an innovative mind, the drive and determination to succeed, and meet the above requirements, we would love to hear from you.

Apply Now!

• Role: Carpenter
• Location: Rowde, Wiltshire
• Contract type: Temporary (Full time)
• Start date: ASAP
• Duration: 4 / 6 Weeks
• Pay rate: £24PH CIS
• Fawkes & Reece contact: Joe Jarvie (Southampton Office)

The company:

A well-established regional contractor who specialises in structural alterations and commercial refurbishments

The role:

Working as a Carpenter Supervisor our client will be looking for you to assist a variety of 1st and 2nd fix including managing the labour on site daily.

About you:

• You will have previous experience in similar carpentry supervisor roles completing first and second fix.
• You will have your own tools that are 110v.
• You will be conscious of health and safety on site and will be wary of others who are working alongside them.
• 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:

• 1 References for previous Carpentry Supervisor work you have completed for contractors.
• You will have a CSCS Ticket & SSSTS
• 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 do not hesitate to call Joe on 0770132889 for a confidential consultation.

My client is a top tier Civil Engineering Contractor.

They are presently delivering geotechnical and civils improvement works on a major Rail Framework which spans from West London to Bristol.

They are seeking to employ a Site Agent to assist with the timely delivery of projects in this region.

The Site Agent will need to have PTS, and ideally rope access.

Previous experience of working on large scale Rail and Civils project experience is essential.

The ideal candidate will have experience of delivering geotechnical projects.

The company is seeking someone who is commercially strong, who can programme works.

They will also need to be very strong with subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities

Management of site staff operatives and sub-contractors.

Preparing and monitoring programmes of work

Provide method statements, hazard risk assessments and project management plans.

Understand tender allowances and monitor contract costs against agreed budgets.

Manage design co-ordination.

Assessment and engagement of sub-contractors.

Understand and administer contract change.

Inform, consult, and involve local groups as necessary.

Foster good relations and reputation with clients.

Promote and ensure all work complies with safety, quality and environmental policies and the requirements of the company procedures.

Requirements:

Already experienced as a Site Agent / Project Manager you will have a relevant industry qualification (HND/ HNC/ BEng) or equivalent, an up-to-date SMSTS qualification, and appropriate CSCS and PTS card.

Rail and civils project experience is absolutely essential.

A First Aid at Work qualification is desirable.

Experienced in people management and motivation of staff.

A good organiser, both of self and others with the ability to think in advance.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Due to the nature of the role a full UK driving license is essential and the successful candidate will be happy to travel throughout our Southern Region. A First Aid at Work qualification would also be desirable.

Experienced Earthworks biased Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality Manager required to join a regional specialist contractor working on impressive schemes across the civils industry up to the value of £20M. Joining an experienced & longstanding HSQE team, working alongside some of the country's top main contractors.

Reporting to the Head of Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality and working alongside the Quality Manager you will be responsible for driving & promoting Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality on site & amongst the business.

This Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality Manager role will involve regular client liaison, reviewing existing processes and methodologies, implementing & improving monitoring & management systems to track company performance, alongside leading investigations and providing support and knowledge throughout tendering stage.

As Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality Manager you will lead your projects as No1 holding ultimate responsibility for the smooth and safe progress whilst on site.

This role is with a busy specialist regional contractor based in the Southwest, with a turnover in excess of £80m. Traditionally you will oversee a range of schemes including highways, flood alleviation, reservoir schemes valuing up to £20M across Hampshire, Wiltshire and the Southwest. These are negotiated projects for key clients with a good pipeline of future works in the area. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality Manager looking to work regionally, or a good opportunity for an experienced and ambitious Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality Advisor looking to progress up to Manager.

You will be an experienced, Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality Manager with a proven track record working with reputable main contractors on similar value schemes. Key attributes will include a relevant construction or civil engineering degree, NEBOSH/ IOSH and experience with ISO9001, ISO14001 and ISO45001. With a driven, engaging and team player nature.

For the right Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality Manager my client is prepared to offer a competitive salary and package circa £60K - £65K + package, For more information please contact Claire Spiers at Fawkes & Reece in our Southampton Office on 07749578588 or email cspiers@fr-group.co.uk