Total 3 Construction / Property job vacancies in BH1 3PD

To add to our clients expanding team, we are seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join forces on a permanent, full-time basis.

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will collaborate closely with the site teams and construction management team to guarantee successful and efficient package tenders, material quantification and procurement, subcontractor package placements, and subcontractor account management.

Our ideal candidate will have expertise working on housing, flat and sectional agreement projects, including 278 works. Having experience with private developments and client-led initiatives under a JCT D&B Contract is beneficial but not necessary.

QS Duties:
- Assuring value for money, cutting costs, and increasing margins will be your core priorities, all while upholding the highest standards of quality.
- Procurement
- subcontract administration
- contract administration
- monthly payments and valuations
- CVRs and final account settlements are among the responsibilities

QS Criteria:
- CSCS Card
- Suitable experience required within residential property development
- Full UK Driving License
- A degree or background in Quantity Surveying
- Skilled in negotiating
- Thorough understanding of building and construction technology, materials, procedures, and business and legal issues.
- Communication abilities, both written and verbal, including the capacity to provide reports that are clear and concise.
- Analytical reasoning abilities

If you are interested the Quantity Surveyor position, please click the apply button now or contact Alex at One Way for more information on 07442070998.
You can also send your up-to-date CV to alexhaynes@oneway.co.uk

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Becoming a Surveyor at Bloor Homes will give you the opportunity to be part of something special, working for a large, family-run company that takes pride in a job well done. Using your previous house building QS experience, you will undertake a diverse range of tasks including collating tender information, preparing cost breakdowns, managing payment and drafting budget estimate summaries. No two days will be the same.



We are recruiting for an experienced Surveyor to join our Exeter Region, based in Exeter. Our Surveyor’s play a vital role within with our ambitious yet friendly, family-owned company. At Bloor Homes you’ll be given the autonomy to oversee the full spectrum of costs on a development because just like us, we know you bring an uncompromising commitment to excellence to all that you do. Our ability to deliver quality homes at an affordable price is closely linked to tight budget controls on-site, making your role central to the success of the business and the reputation of the brand.



MAIN DUTIES

Assisting in the preparation of the sub-contract/supplier enquiry lists for approval.
Preparing full enquiry packs and collating all tender information, ensuring fully compliant tender packs are issued, return tenders are analysed and compliant bids received.
Preparing tender comparison sheets, including making recommendations for placing subcontract orders and negotiation with sub-contractors to ensure full compliance with specification and best practice.
Preparing detailed breakdowns of build costs including infrastructure costings and include within New Site Start Appraisal (NSSA).
Ensuring new sub-contractors are on the SMAS database and that the certification is up to date.
Carrying out drawing take-offs and producing labour only rates in liaison with the Senior Surveyor, Commercial Manager and Construction Department, including maintaining the databases and distributing information
Updating/producing SWMP plan and Carriers Matrix, including updating Licence Numbers and expiry dates and issue to site as necessary
Ensuring sub-contractor weekly and monthly applications for payment are analysed, checked and interim payments are prepared for approval in line with Authorisation Levels and Commercial Procedures, including keeping payment record sheets up to date, highlighting any claims for additional works outside of the budget estimate summary and settling all final accounts expediently after works are complete.
Issuing variation instructions and contra charges as appropriate.
Pricing non-standard client extras as required and liaising with the Commercial Manager and Construction Department to ensure costings are correct.
Updating Cost of Sales in Viability Manager for client extras, after re-budgets and valuations.
Carrying out monthly progress checklists for all sites and inputting on to the valuation system including MOS.
Carrying out monthly valuation including production of Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) and Cost to Complete Sheet (CTC) including attending Valuation Meeting.
Liaising with the Housing Association including producing invoices and H & S pack as required and attend all necessary site meetings.
Liaising with the Design & Technical Department over specification for Code for Sustainable Homes and producing schedules and back up information as required.
Regularly attending sites, a minimum of twice a month, to provide assistance and support to site staff, including meetings with sub-contractors
Assisting in the production of the Group Rebate Form.
Attending meetings that may be necessary in the performance of your duties.
Complying with and upholding company policies and procedures.
Undertaking any additional tasks as may reasonably be required from time to time.
Maintaining all health and safety aspects associated with Covid-19.


ESSENTIAL SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES

Must hold a Full UK Driving Licence.
A degree in Quantity Surveying.
Experience of building construction in a quantity surveying or project managing role.
Good negotiating skills with excellent time management skills.
Computer literate.
Ability to work to tight deadlines.


COMPANY BENEFITS

Company Car.
Bupa Health Care cover.
Scottish Widows Pension Scheme.
33 days holiday entitlement (including bank holidays) .
Group Staff Discount at Triumph Motorcycles ltd.
Competitive discount on our homes (dependent upon the property and location).


If you feel this vacancy could be your new career path, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF

NLC4 £25,122 - £26,432

North Lanarkshire Council, as one of Scotland’s largest local authorities, is leading an exciting and ambitious regeneration programme for its town centres and surrounding areas as part of its plans for inclusive economic growth. Working with a variety of partners, the Enterprise and Communities service has a key role in guiding this regeneration towards sustainable development. We are committed to creating prosperity and making North Lanarkshire a great place to live, learn, work, invest and visit.

Based within the Coatbridge Locality, we are looking for enthusiastic individuals with a proactive approach to work who are committed to providing a front line service to our tenants and enjoys working as part of a team to meet this varied and fulfilling role.

You will be responsible for the cleanliness and upkeep of the estate, which includes security, cleaning communal areas and keeping the area litter free. You will also work as part of a team to respond to community clean-ups and recycling initiatives.

Experience of working in a security, caretaking or cleansing environment and experience of dealing with the public is essential. You should be a team worker with a proactive approach to work and be able to work outdoors all ,year round with sufficient mobility to carry out manual handling and heavy lifting duties. A relevant housing, health and safety or social work qualification, and knowledge of CCTV systems, cleaning machines and cleaning agents are desirable but full training will be provided.

A driving licence is desirable to assist with estate management duties.

The successful candidate will be subject to a criminal conviction check through Disclosure Scotland.

You will work a 5 day week Monday to Thursday 08:00 – 16:15 & Friday 08:00 – 14:30

Working here at North Lanarkshire Council

If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of benefits available to you find out more at work well NL. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.

For more information on local authority careers visit the myjobscotland career hub

North Lanarkshire Council are Happy to Talk Flexible Working, we operate a Smarter Working Policy.

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*For all casual/sessional roles, you will receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for every hour worked in total recompense for annual leave, including public holidays. These rates will be indicated separately on your payslip. You will only be paid for the hours that you work.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure care) you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. This is one way North Lanarkshire is demonstrating our commitment to supporting Care-Experienced People.

The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live. The Fair Work Convention’s Framework defines Fair Work as work that offers effective voice, fulfilment, opportunity, respect and security. We believe Fair Work can boost creativity, realise untapped potential and increase productivity. To find out more click on the link.

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***PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY YOU MUST ENSURE AN APPLICATION FORM IS SUBMITTED. ANY CV SUBMISSIONS WILL BE DISREGARDED.***

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