New Quantity Surveyor position in East Kent. Have you just finished an assignment and looking for your next role?

• Position: Quantity Surveyor
• Start date: July 2024
• Contract type: Freelance
• Location: Canterbury, Kent
• Pay rate: £280 - £340 per day
• Duration: 4 months
• Randstad contact: Mark Dixon (Maidstone branch)

The company:

A medium sized contractor based in Kent that work across most sectors of the construction industry including new build & refurbishment for commercial, local authority, education and housing schemes along with civil engineering packages up to £40 million.

The role:

As the Quantity Surveyor you will report to a Commercial Manager and take responsibility of the surveying function on a new build student accommodation development vaued at £12 million. Your role will involve but not be limited to:

• Reviewing programme of works.
• Building up scopes of work and sending out tender documentation to subcontractors.
• Analysis of subcotractor tender returns and awarding packages.
• Management of subcontractor accounts.

About you:

• Previous recent experience in a similar or the same role is essential.
• Qualified in a related field to HNC or above standard.
• Design & Build experience

If you feel this role may be suitable for you please click 'apply now'

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.

About Us
Bexley is an outer London Borough with the best of both worlds, located between the hustle and bustle of London and the Garden of England, Kent. Within the borough we have award winning parks, open spaces and listed heritage sites.

The Property and Facilities Management Team (P&FM) is responsible for all non-housing property assets across the Council’s estate. We are comprised of a diverse team of professionals who are passionate about all aspects of property management and development covering everything from Leasing and Licencing though to reactive and planned maintenance, and capital programme. The team also has responsibility for corporate health and safety and business continuity and emergency planning.

About the Role

To provide technical support to the Property & FM service. The preparation and delivery of construction projects and services. The scope of work will generally range from statutory inspections, condition surveys, initiating reactive and programmed works.

Please refer to the Job Description attached for more information.

This is a permanent position, Mon-Fri 36 hours per week.

For an informal discussion about the role please kevin.west@bexley.gov.uk

We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document.

Candidate Profile

Ideally, you should possess;

HNC or HND in Building Surveying, Construction or Engineering
Membership of Chartered Institute of Builders or Royal Institute of Builders or Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors or Chartered Institute of Building Service Engineers or equivalent

Working knowledge of JCT or NEC contracts

Demonstrable skills and experience in construction covering planned and reactive maintenance and capital Programme.

Current best practice and legislation in health and safety and all areas of property related compliance and regulatory responsibilities.

Building management and FM (Facilities Management) related tasks

For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description.

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), if applicable.

Additional Information

As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on  recruitment@bexley.gov.uk

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Us
Bexley is an outer London Borough with the best of both worlds, located between the hustle and bustle of London and the Garden of England, Kent. Within the borough we have award winning parks, open spaces and listed heritage sites.

The Property and Facilities Management Team (P&FM) is responsible for all non-housing property assets across the Council’s estate. We are comprised of a diverse team of professionals who are passionate about all aspects of property management and development covering everything from Leasing and Licencing though to reactive and planned maintenance, and capital programme. The team also has responsibility for corporate health and safety and business continuity and emergency planning.

About the Role

To provide technical support to the Property & FM service. The preparation and delivery of construction projects and services. The scope of work will generally range from statutory inspections, condition surveys, initiating reactive and programmed works. Please refer to the Job Description for more information.

This is a permanent position, Mon-Fri 36 hours per week.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact kevin.west@bexley.gov.uk

We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document.

Candidate Profile

Ideally, you should possess;

HNC or HND in Building Surveying, Construction or Engineering
Membership of Chartered Institute of Builders or Royal Institute of Builders or Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors or Chartered Institute of Building Service Engineers or equivalent.

Working knowledge of JCT or NEC contracts.

Demonstrable skills and experience in construction covering planned and reactive maintenance and capital Programme.

Current best practice and legislation in health and safety and all areas of property related compliance and regulatory responsibilities.

Building management and FM (Facilities Management) related tasks

For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description.

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), if applicable.

Additional Information

As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on  recruitment@bexley.gov.uk

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Senior Quantity Surveyor
Kent
£70K + package
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 Senior 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.

The Role:

Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following;

• Oversee a team of Quantity Surveyor's
• Prepare and dispatch tender packages to subcontractors
• Set up job files and all necessary records
• Collate subcontractor tenders and in consultation with the Contracts Manager, award subcontracts
• In conjunction with the Senior Quantity Surveyor, check and approve subcontractor claims for payment
• Liaise with subcontractors to resolve queries
• Assess and cost variations to contract
• Update and maintain records
• Assist with contract valuations
• Assist with monthly cost/value reconciliations

To be successful in the role you will possess the following skills and attributes:

• Experience of managing QS's
• 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.

Job title: Quantity Surveyor

Salary: Negotiable

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.

Asset Management Surveyor SPN

Reference Number - 79116

This Asset Management Surveyor will report to the Property & Consents Asset Management Consents Manager and will work within Property & Consents, Asset Management directorate based in our SPN region office. You will be a permanent employee.

You will attract a salary of £61,723.00 and a bonus of 3%. This role can also offer blended working after probationary period (6 months) - 3 days in the office and 2 remote

Close Date: 23/06/2024

We also provide the following additional benefits

• Annual Leave
• Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)
• Tenancy Loan Deposit scheme
• Tax efficient benefits: cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Occupational Health support
• Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers products.
• Discounted access to sports and social clubs
• Employee Assistance Programme.

Job Purpose

To project manage all necessary Land and Statutory consents required to support Customer and Company (Asset Management) inspired schemes directly or through the use of Contractors. Reporting to the Property & Consents Asset Management Consents Manager, the Property & Consents Surveyor manages the legal acquisition and protection and, where appropriate, disposal and subletting of operational freehold and leasehold property. You will manage the acquisition and retention of easements and wayleaves concerning all customer and company driven consent matters within a defined geographical area.

Dimensions

No direct reports, but working as part of a dispersed team of surveyors and administrative support staff;

• To negotiate with Customers, Grantors, Land Agents, Solicitors, Consultants and Internal Colleagues from Director level downwards in relation to the installation, retention, alteration, disposal and subletting of UK Power Networks Property, Overhead Lines and Underground cable network across all voltages;
• Make decisions with Project Managers and Consent Managers regarding medium risk financial commitments, strategy and legal matters;
• Daily instruction and liaison with Network's Solicitor and/or equivalent external solicitors/partners;
• Manage small departmental projects of work; and
• Provide financial reporting relating to project expenditure and capitalisation of costs.
• Principle Accountabilities
• Implement Property and Consents strategy.
• To receive specific instructions from a Connection Designer with a pre-planned design and, upon payment from the customer, to seek the acquisition of substation freehold or leasehold estates and easements or wayleaves for underground or overhead electric lines. This work may involve some network reinforcement associated with an instruction from a Connections Designer or minor re-design of the proposal.
• Promptly negotiate the resolution of wayleave terminations or s.25 Terminations with grantors and their agents involving Distribution Planning and the Networks Legal team to defend UK Power Networks assets.
• Take enquiries from all customers and grantors regarding problems with equipment on their property without consent, requests to relocate equipment, Wayleave payment problems, access issues to existing substation, ESQC non-compliance and tree cutting complaints etc and negotiate with the grantor alternatives and design solutions to the issues and manage them through to delivery.
• Report essential performance measures, including those of Contractors.
• Implement processes concerning legal acquisitions and planning consents for new freehold or leasehold operational property, deeds of grant, assets held on wayleaves. and ensuring our contractors are aware and follow such processes.
• Develop external contacts with agents, legal advisors and management services providers.
• Work with UK Power Networks legal team, providing general legal and practical advice regarding the conveyance, leasing and subletting of operational property.
• Resolve 3rd party disputes and conflicts, including major compensation claims, wayleave terminations and public inquiries.
• Maintain important external partner relationships, in particular with major grantors and their agents and Planning Authorities.
• Identify main business risks and opportunities in respect of operational property and operational assets held on 3rd party land and proposing appropriate risk management.
• Represent Property & Consents at meetings or workshops.
• Promote and help develop an outstanding team culture with effective working relationships and communications within the team and across the Business.
• Manage own safety, ensuring that appropriate risk assessments and use of PPE are correctly applied on all occasions.

Qualifications

• RICS, HNC and/or a high level of experience and technical understanding concerning the legal aspects of operational property and wayleaves management;
• High level of business, environmental, safety, financial and regulatory awareness;
• Competence and experience resolving property and wayleaves issues and in providing technical advice to Distribution/Infrastructure Planning, Connections, Capital Programme, Network Operational Staff and Contractors;
• Awareness of primary and secondary legislation concerning utilities' operations; in particular, statutory instruments affecting electricity transmission and distribution assets;
• Familiar with the roles of, and relationships between, important external partners in the electricity utility businesses - including government, environmental, statutory authorities and business departments and agencies;
• A sufficient knowledge of agriculture to negotiate compensation claims in respect of loss of crop, land compaction, damage or losses to livestock
• You will be a team player whilst being a confident and effective communicator with excellent public relations and influencing skills;
• Bring together best-practice opportunities;
• Intuitive with a highly developed ability to recognise threats and opportunities; and
• Comfortable with complexity and conflict.
• Reporting to the Property & Consents Asset Management Consents Manager the Property & Consents Surveyor oversees the legal acquisition and protection, and where appropriate, disposal and subletting of operational property freeholds and leaseholds, permanent easements, wayleaves and the payment of rent and compensation on all Asset Management.
• Further responsibilities include project managing a team of contractors. The role holder offers guidance on policy regarding all Property and Consent issues to project managers, internal legal specialists, legal and consent contractors and external clients including legal advisers and other third parties.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

Managers and supervisors carry both legal and company responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of their employees, those under their control and those who might be affected by the work undertaken, i.e. public, visitors and employees of other organisations. This includes briefing individuals working for them and ensuring there is the necessary understanding, competence and application of requirements to work safely and without harming the environment.

Employees will ensure they understand the health and safety risks involved in their work activities and their responsibility to apply the controls needed to manage those risks to acceptable levels. Similarly where work activities can have an adverse impact upon the environment, and where there are legal requirements, employees will understand those impacts and the controls they must ensure are applied.

If in doubt ask!

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Job Title: Construction Project Manager
Location: Chatham, Kent
Compensation: £60,000 - £64,000
Role Type: Fixed Term Contract
Role ID: SF57894

At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Project Manager at our Chatham site.

The Role
As a Project Manager, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. You will be responsible for the delivery of construction and property related projects across the RSME contract and ensuring the contractor is delivering in accordance with contract specifications.

Day-to-day, you'll be responsible for the site management of allocated construction, property and infastructure related projects.

• Supervising and overseeing the direction of the project.
• Ensuring the contractor is adhering to and maintaining the project specification
• Ensuring statutory and contractual compliance
• Managing stakeholders across the RSME contract to ensure the project is communucation and managed.
• Ensuring HSE, sustainability and company policy compliance are in place at all times

This role is full time, 37 hours per week with a hybrid working arrangement

Essential experience of the Project Manager

• Extensive technical expertise and experience in a comparable role gained in a similar environment, consultancy, or end user client
• Experience in project management related discipline demonstrating strong leadership skills
• Experience of successful delivery of building services and contruction related projects.
• Ideally working knowledge of the JCT suite of contracts, in particular JCT 2016 ICD

Qualifications for the Project Manager:

• Construction project management degree or similar comparable qualification
• Hold a SMSTS or NEBOSH qualification

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity

Babcock International
For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

An eye for detail and a heart for great service?

We are looking for an experienced Residential Surveyor to join us on a full-time, permanent basis. Ideally you will be based in or around the Dartford (BR) area, Kent Region.

About us

Part of MSS, SDL Surveying was established in 1989 and today is the UKs largest independent provider of mortgage valuations. We work with most major lenders, have a UK wide network of over 400 surveyors and complete c.208,000 valuations per year.

We aim to provide a world class service to our customers, through utilising cutting-edge systems and our revolutionary spirit has the customer at its heart.

We are frequently recognised as a leader in our sector scooping a host of prestigious industry awards. Financial Reporter Awards: Best Surveyor (2020, 2021) Mortgage Introducer Awards: Survey/Valuation Business of the Year (2021) and Mortgage Strategy Awards: Best Surveyor/Valuer (2021)

What we care about

Providing exceptional customer service is what drives us each and every day at SDL. We thrive on shaking up the industry and doing what it takes to make customers' lives easier and better. Because they deserve more, and we want to be the ones to wow them.

We believe our greatest asset is our people and by empowering them to make a difference our people can become the best they can be.

What’s on offer to our surveyors


Excellent remuneration package including uncapped performance bonuses
Full and part time positions available with flexible working hours
Fixed geographical patch/area
Fantastic administrational and operational support, including a personal booker for booking of appointments, audit, and compliance services
Excellent range of employee benefits, including health care, pension contribution, prestige company car or car allowance, generous annual leave entitlement, lucrative employee referral scheme, incentive events, professional subscription fees paid and more…
Structured professional development e.g. APC preparation, regular CPD sessions, and support from MRICS to FRICS
You will be a name, not purely a number


Your life as a surveyor

You'll be part of our growing business carrying out residential valuation reports for lending purposes, together with private home survey inspections. You'll appreciate the freedom of going out and about independently and relish the responsibility of checking each property, noting every detail, and producing accurate reports - being scrupulously thorough even when you're on a tight schedule! You'll be absolutely dedicated to meeting deadlines because you know we always keep our promises to clients. And if residents are home when you visit, you'll enjoy chatting to them and acting as something of an ambassador, taking the opportunity to make sure they're happy and committing to getting any issues sorted.

What you'll do as our surveyor


Meet personal income targets by managing your day to day workload to maximise productivity and profitability
Embrace our new iPad technology to complete homebuyer reports and mortgage valuations
Maintain service and quality requirements to company standards
Report performance issues in key areas to the relevant line manager
Adapt to the changing business needs of the company and our clients to utilise new products and valuation/inspection techniques
Proactively assist in the implementation of risk management policies
Attend regional team meetings and annual conference


Who we're looking for as our surveyor

We want to find a self-starter with residential surveying and customer service experience who likes to work in a fast-paced world where they can take responsibility and get things done and who has:


Experience as a practising surveyor
RICS membership (either AssocRICS, MRICS or FRICS)
Currently VRS registered or meets the criteria for VRS as a sponsored member
Technical expertise in residential surveying
Experience of providing terrific customer service in a client facing role
Exceptional timekeeping never late and always on top of deadlines
The communication skills to write clearly and speak easily with anyone
An organised way of working
Eligibility to work in the UK and everything it takes to successfully complete preemployment screening


And, ideally, but not vitally:


Experience using iPads and apps
Experience preparing reports
Proficient in MS Office package
Experience of managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Extensive knowledge in all aspects of surveying practice


How to Apply:

Reply to our advert or apply on our Careers website

If you require any reasonable adjustments for any part of the recruitment process, please let our recruitment team know.

Individuals with different cultures, perspectives and experiences are at the heart of the way SDL Surveying & Stonebridge works. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships, and ex-offenders.

CONSTRUCTION SITE LABOURER
MAIDSTONE, ME18
START ASAP
PAY RATE £16 PH

We require a Site Labourer for a Civil Engineering project on the outskirts of Maidstone. You will be experienced in construction site work, ideally in a civils environment and will be working closely with the site team undertaking general labouring duties, these include:

* Site clearance to ensure a safe working environment
* Moving materials and assisting other civils operatives
* Helping with deliveries.

You will need

* A current CSCS Card
* Full orange five point PPE
* A good understanding of Health & Safety
* Be able to provide references from previous work

Please apply or call Rob Buckingham on 07825 833308 for any further details.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age

A Top Tier firm are seeking an enthusiastic Commercial Property lawyer to join their team in Whitstable. They are a well-established and highly reputable firm with multiple offices across Kent and recognised as a leading firm in The Legal 500 and Chambers UK. They are renowned for their standout strengths across all departments.

With a prestigious reputation and a rich history in Kent, the firm has cultivated enduring relationships with clients throughout the Southeast. As part of the team, you will have exposure to a diverse range of commercial property matters including but not limited to freehold acquisitions and disposals, commercial leases, property finance/lending, and options.

You will be part of an award-winning team, renowned in the industry and complemented by expert professionals, including "Ranked Lawyers" in Chambers UK, offers you the opportunity to thrive in a collaborative and supportive environment where your contributions are highly valued.

The firm offers ongoing training programmes and has a strong support team, so this will be a great career move for the successful candidate looking to advance their legal knowledge in this area and develop invaluable commercial property and development skills. In addition, they offer competitive salaries, bonus scheme, a great working environment, and a whole host of benefits, including hybrid working.

To be successful in your application you will:

• Be a qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with experience in commercial property.
• Be commercially aware and have an understanding of the market, its challenges and opportunities.
• Have excellent communication skills written and orally.
• Have a sense of initiative and enthusiasm.
• Able to work well within a team and provide support to other fee-earners as appropriate.
• Competent IT skills.

Please apply as directed or contact Stephanie Richardson at Search Legal for more information on 07584 104790.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

A well-recognised top tier firm in Kent are looking to recruit a new qualified Commercial Property Lawyer to join their team. They continued to be recognised and awarded for their legal excellence in both Chambers and Legal 500 across various departments, as well as lawyers being ranked for their outstanding reputation and high-quality service provided. They are a full serviced firm with multiple offices across Kent with over 100 specialist lawyers across their offices.

The department works with a variety of commercial clients including but not limited to individuals, businesses, house builders and developers, pension funds, restaurants, retailers, lenders, charities, local authorities and other public sector organisations.

You will be working with a collaborative and ambitious team. You will be in a great working environment, surrounded with supportive professionals to enable you to accomplish great achievements in your career.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Be a qualified solicitor or legal executive and have experience working in Commercial Property;
• Be commercially aware and have an understanding of the market, its challenges and opportunities;
• A sense of initiative and enthusiasm;
• Able to work well within a team and provide support to other fee-earners as appropriate;
• Confidences and ability to communicate to a high standard;
• Competent IT skills.

The firm offers excellent opportunities for career development and progression. In addition, competitive salaries, a great working environment, and a whole host of benefits, including hybrid working.

Please apply as directed or contact Stephanie Richardson at Search Legal for more information on 07584 104790.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

New Quantity Surveyor position in East Kent. Have you just finished an assignment and looking for your next role?

• Position: Project Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor (intermediate)
• Start date: May 2024
• Contract type: Freelance
• Location: Whitstable, Kent
• Pay rate: £280 - £325 per day (PSC payment possible)
• Duration: 8-12 weeks
• Randstad contact: Mark Dixon (Maidstone branch)

The company:

A multi-disciplined design & build main contractor specialising in delivering new build schemes in the residential and care sectors.

The role:

As the Project Surveyor you will be working under a Snr Quantity Surveyor and take responsibility for the procurement of multiple packages on a new build scheme. Your role will involve but not be limited to:

• Reviewing programme of works.
• Sending out tender documentation to subcontractors.
• Analysis of subcotractor tender packages.
• Subcontractor awards

About you:

• Previous recent experience as a Project Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor.
• Qualified in a related field to HNC or above standard.
• Design & Build experience

If you feel this role may be suitable for you please click 'apply now'

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.

78535 - EHV Project Construction Engineer SAP

This EHV Project Engineer SAP will report to the Lead Field Engineer and will work within Capital Programme and be based onsite in Kent . You will be a permanent employee.

You will attract a salary of £76,229 plus car and a bonus of 3%

Close Date: 02/06/2024

We also provide the following additional benefits

• Annual Leave
• Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)
• Tenancy Loan Deposit scheme
• Tax efficient benefits: cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Occupational Health support
• Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers products.
• Discounted access to sports and social clubs
• Employee Assistance Programme.

Job Purpose

• You will deliver the engineering activities within their allocated project team to undertake the delivery of Construction requirements relating to the UK Power Networks owned assets and associated infrastructure under the direction of the Construction Manager as part of the Investment Delivery team.
• You will work with and support the Project Managers, Commissioning Engineer's and other members of the Investment Delivery Management team in the delivery of Our goals and future budget identification and delivery.
• You will work with the Project Supervisors, electrical fitters and Contractors to undertake and complete the construction and delivery of a portfolio of projects.
• The Project Engineer will ensure delivery of Capital works Construction projects, Asset Portfolio Plan and Connections as directed by the Construction Manager, oversee the management of substation and cabling construction works. The position holder will work with team members to ensure safety management is maintained throughout all activities during the delivery of the engineering tasks following the UK Power Networks Stay Safe initiative.

Principal Accountabilities

• Delivery of the Construction programmes for the UK Power Networks owned assets operating at voltages through the range 400V to 132kV
• Work with the Project Managers to ensure that all programmes of work are delivered to time, budget and quality drivers
• Work with Project Supervisors and EHV fitters to ensure the delivery of all electrical engineering activities
• Help manage budgets relating to the construction delivery and meet ongoing goals
• As a team member work to ensure that UK Power Networks goals are achieved especially in Staff engagement and Client satisfaction
• Follow UK Power Networks Operations and Procedures
• Operate HV Distribution Protection Systems
• Test and Commission HV Distribution System
• Maintain the Control and Protection Systems
• Ensure compliance with CDM and UK Power Networks Health and Safety policies
• Develop site specific H,S & E procedures
• Compliance with UK Power Networks quality policies
• Operate and update Asset database in respect of project activities
• Responsible for both reactive and planned construction activities
• Perform fault investigation and repairs
• Modify equipment and drawings to ensure the efficient operation of the substations
• Ensure the compliance with the distribution safety rules during all activities
• Manage all contractors/staff working on site
• Undertake additional activities determined by the job level and competency

Responsibilities:

• Co-ordinate daily construction and maintenance activities with Client / Principal Contractor's ensuring programmes are met
• Obtain quotations from suppliers and raise Purchase Order request with Finance & Governance team
• Change Management - ensure early warning notices are brought to the attention of the Project Manager / Commercial Manager & Partners
• Provide technical support and act as appoint of reference for the Construction team
• When deputising for the Construction Manager deliver team briefings and give feed-back
• Identify potential project risks/opportunities (raise awareness within team/company)
• Proactively seek continuous improvement
• Work unsocial hours to respond to faults on system
• Assist the Construction Manager in the development of the ongoing Asset Portfolio Plan
• Represent UKPN at meetings with clients and contractors
• When undertaking engineering activities manage the team of employees and contractors for the delivery
• When undertaking engineering activities manage the compliance with all H&S procedures such as Putting People to Work and Distribution Safety Rules

Qualifications

Essential:

• Senior Authorised Person as defined by the Distribution Safety Rules - Preferable 132kV or 33kV however training will be provided to achieve this level of authorisation if authorised at 11kV.
• Experience in distribution systems through the range 400v to 132kV
• Educated to a minimum HNC level qualification in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Working knowledge of distribution HV Systems
• Knowledge of Building Services Systems
• Read schematic drawings and understand content
• Work in different environments
• Identify problems, understand main issues and investigate alternatives
• Hold full driving licence
• Use Microsoft Office suite, Outlook, MS Project and other custom software packages

Desirable:

• A broad understanding of UK Power Networks directorates
• Travel around the Capital Programme's SPN portfolio of projects
• Have persuasive negotiating and influencing skills
• Ability to manage time and to meet deadlines
• To be skilful in decision-making
• Relevant Safety Qualification such as IOSH or NEBOSH
• Knowledge of Construction Design and Management Regulations

My client, a well-established and highly reputable firm, are looking for an experienced Commercial Property Lawyer to join their team. They are renowned for their commitment to providing high-quality legal services to clients across various sectors with multiple offices across Kent.

The Commercial Property team handles a comprehensive range of Commercial Property affairs, servicing clients nationwide. This presents an excellent opportunity for exposure to a varied portfolio of clients and cases. You'll join a collaborative and supportive team that fosters career advancement. They provide competitive salaries, bonus incentives, a positive work atmosphere, and an array of benefits, including hybrid and flexible work arrangements.

To be successful in your application you will:

• Be a qualified solicitor or chartered legal executive with experience gained in commercial property.
• Be commercially aware and have an understanding of the market, its challenges and opportunities.
• Have excellent communication skills written and orally.
• Have a sense of initiative and enthusiasm.
• Able to work well within a team and provide support to other fee-earners as appropriate.
• Competent IT skills.

Please apply as directed or contact Stephanie Richardson at Search Legal for more information on 07584 104790.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Job Title: Managing Quantity Surveyor - Commercial Lead

Location: Maidstone

Contract: Full time, permanent (Monday to Friday)

Salary: Up to £85,000 + 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.

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