Total 118 Construction / Property job vacancies in Truro, Cornwall, TR1 1AA

Are you currently an experienced Quantity Surveyor working within the new build housing industry and seeking a new and exciting position?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a busy Commercial Department for a multi-award-winning, National Builder based in Yorkshire.

The company are the UK's leading developer delivering high quality design and build to a wide range of new build properties, varying from luxury homes to townhouses, and apartments.

The Role - Senior Quantity Surveyor

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor working within our wider Commercial, Estimating and Buying team you will deliver a range of cost control and financial reporting on housing developments within the region.

Duties and responsibilities: (full job spec available on request)

Attend development meetings, contract pre-start and subcontract package review meetings.

Receive initial tender information and assist in the preparation of the proposed tender lists and updating of subsequent procurement programmes.

Distribute design information packages and tender drawings, whilst preparing all tender documentation and letters including carrying out preliminary checks on subcontractors

Preparing construction cost analysis, which includes analysis of quotations resulting from the tender enquiry, requesting additional and outstanding information as required.

Assess site staffing levels and build programmes with the Construction Director to ascertain preliminary costs, including collating all cost information and preparing the start on site budget

Arrange and adjudicate budget settlement meetings, with the support of the Commercial team

Carry out pre-order meetings including all necessary Health & Safety requirements, finalising a tender sum and agreeing a stage payment schedule for payment purposes before preparing all contract documentation and placing the order.

What's on offer?

Competitive basic salary and annual bonus

Company car, car allowance or travel allowance

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare

Company contributory pension scheme

Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary

Share save scheme

Cycle to work scheme - up to £3,000

Support with a professional membership

If this position sounds of interest and you would like more information, or would like to apply, please do not hesitate to get in contact with Adam at Fawkes & Reece on 01142130900 (option 3) or a.de-ville@fr-group.co.uk.

If you are not interested but you know someone that might be, we pay a fee for successful referrals (terms apply)

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Pre-Construction Bid Manager - Essex - Tier 1

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Pre-Construction Bid Manager to join a market leading organisation in Essex. Reporting to the Pre-construction Manager, the successful candidate will demonstrate leadership and manage the delivery of successful bids, on time, within budget and to the highest quality, ensuring all expectations are met and wherever possible, exceeded.

Your day to day will look like:

• Motivate and inspire the team to get the best from the whole team
• Check progress and support the bid team members
• Provide feedback to bid team members about their performance on the bid
• Lead the bid strategy
• Understand the entire bid process
• Be accountable for everything that goes into the bid

What are they looking for?

• Exceptional leadership skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• A technical understanding of complex construction schemes
• Experience of customer and stakeholder service and management

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of the business and take your career to new heights.

Please contact Sam today for more information!

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

Your new company

Our clients are a leading organisation who have a clear focus on energy efficiency and are committed to improving residential properties across Aberdeenshire and Moray. As part of our exciting energy efficiency upgrade project, we are seeking a skilled and dedicated Asbestos Surveyor to join the team. This role is a long-term contract, up to 12 months, offering an immediate start.

Your new role

Your role will involve conducting asbestos surveys in accordance with current legislation and HSE guidance on tenanted properties across Moray and Aberdeenshire. You will analyse survey reports to extract key information for effective asbestos management. This role will allow you to collaborate with other team members to ensure safe and efficient survey processes. You will provide accurate and timely reports on asbestos findings.

What you'll need to succeed

In order to be considered for this position, you will hold qualifications in asbestos surveying (e.g., BOHS P402, P403, P404). You will have previous experience of working in an asbestos surveying position. You will have familiarity and a strong knowledge of asbestos regulations and best practice. You will have strong IT skills, excellent attention to detail and produce high-quality work. You will be working with a Project Manager and other surveyors as part of this project, so it's key that you are a team player and able to collaborate effectively.

What you'll get in return


This role offers an immediate start, a long-term temporary contract up to 12 months. This is an ideal opportunity to start working on a project and see through from start to end. You will be paid a competitive rate of pay either PAYE or via a Limited Company, paid mileage for travel across the properties as well.


What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Are you an experienced refurbishment / fit-out Quantity Surveyor looking for a new challenge in 2024?

Fawkes And Reece have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a well established and award winning maintenance company based in Sheffield.

This role will be based at my clients Sheffield office in but will require regional travel to visit our current projects, meet with clients and attend meetings. As a Quantity Surveyor you will be working on major contracts across hospitality, commercial and regeneration sectors.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• To be involved in negotiation of prices and obtaining quotes for works, materials and plant as required in compliance with company procedure
• To quality check invoice details from all suppliers, ensuring the company gets value for money on all jobs carried out.
• To build strong relationships with our customers to ensure open communication and expectations of invoicing is met at all times.
• To prepare and submit regular and accurate cost/value reports. To manage the commercial aspects of subcontracts in compliance with commercial procedures. Includes obtaining quotations, evaluating tender returns, valuing subcontract works and payments and agreeing subcontract final accounts.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Relevant Degree or Qualifications
• Experience of managing multiple projects.
• Proven experience of developing client relationships.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent planning, organising, prioritisation and project management skills.

Benefits:

• Free parking
• Regular Socials
• Health membership
• Pension Scheme
• Birthday Gift
• 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Car allowance
• Bonus scheme

How To Apply?:

Please apply directly to this advert or for more information please call Alex at the F&R office (North) on 0114 2130900 (Option 3) or 07990766855

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M&E Quantity Surveyor, Cambridgeshire, c£400 a day - Main Contractor experience

Are you an established M&E Quantity Surveyor with a proven background of experience working within the Building Services and M&E sector.
Would you relish the opportunity to work with one of the UK's most prestigious Main contractors?
Your background and experience, together with an industry recognised qualification, will be well rewarded for working hard on a M&E package of around £25M.Working with contractors and extensive knowledge of Design and Build contracts would be advantageous as would experience of Pre and post contract projects through from conception to final account handover.

Preferably with experience within the Data Centre, healthcare and hospitals sector.

As one of the UK's leading recruiters, Fawkes & Reece specialises in all areas of Building Services and M&E, from M&E Quantity Surveyors, M&E Estimators, M&E Project managers, M&E Managers, M&E Project and M&E Design Engineers, M&E Coordinators and CAD Draughtsman.
For the latest "Building Services" opportunities in your area contact Steve Snelling at Fawkes and Reece London

Are you an experienced Pre-Construction Manager looking for a new opportunity?

Would you like to join a leading tier 1 contractor?

Can you demonstrate previous experience undertaking Pre-Construction duties?

Role overview:

As the Pre-Construction Manager, you will work within the Building Solutions team, supporting and reporting into the Senior Pre-Construction Manager to help deliver the Pre-Construction services. You will provide leadership and guidance whilst managing and leading the teams at the bid stage, and during all Pre-Construction activities.

Typical projects will be up to the value of £10-£15m, across a mixture of construction and refurbishment schemes over several frameworks.

Your day to day will look like:

• You will manage and coordinate all Pre-Construction activities
• Managing the Pre-Construction process from tender issue through to handover to the operational team
• You will work with the members of the Pre-Construction team to ensure milestones are successfully completed in the Pre-Construction process
• You will attend site visits to view the project during the Pre-Construction stage and engage with the designers and supply chain partners as necessary to inform the detailed design and pricing process

Requirements for the role:

• Degree qualified in construction or engineering
• Previous Pre-Construction experience on projects up to £15m
• A proven record of successful project delivery
• The ability to maintain relationships with clients, customers, and suppliers
• CSCS Card
• Full UK Drivers Licence

If you are interested in the role of the Pre-Construction Manager, then please apply directly to this advert with an up to date copy of your cv.

Alternatively, please contact Sam today for more information.

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

Vacancy: Pre-Construction Manager

Location: Sheffield (hybrid working)

Contract: Permanent

Role overview:

As the Pre-Construction Manager you'll be working within the Building Solutions Team, supporting the delivery of all Pre-Construction Services on projects up to £15m.

Your day to day will look like:

• You will manage and coordinate all Pre-Construction activities
• Managing the Pre-Construction process from tender issue through to handover to the operational team
• You will work with the members of the Pre-Construction team to ensure milestones are successfully completed in the Pre-Construction process
• You will attend site visits to view the project during the Pre-Construction stage and engage with the designers and supply chain partners as necessary to inform the detailed design and pricing process

Requirements:

• Degree qualified in construction or engineering
• Previous Pre-Construction experience on projects up to £15m
• A proven record of successful project delivery
• CSCS Card
• Full UK Drivers Licence

If you are interested in the role of the Pre-Construction Manager, then please apply directly to this advert with an up to date copy of your CV.

Alternatively, please contact Sam today for more information.

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

Job Title: Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor

Location: Norwich

Package: £45,000 - £60,000 + package

As the Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will be working within the commercial team on a number of exciting projects in Norwich and the surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements:

• Experience working for a UK main contractor
• Ambitions to progress your career
• Ability to use Microsoft Office and bespoke packages
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads and can work to tight deadlines.
• Willingness to undertake training and development
• Experience working on projects from £5m - £20m

This is your chance today to join a global leader in Construction who successfully delivers over 70,000 projects each year which is astonishing.

You'll have the opportunity to contribute to ground-breaking projects, using the very latest tools and technology to solve complex problems, constantly learn new skills and take your career in the right direction.

Please contact Sam for more information.

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

Quantity Surveyor – Central London

Annual salary - £35,000 - £50,000

Employment type - Permanent

Hours of work - Full Time

Tickets/training/certs required – Degree

Specific experience required

BSc / MSc Quantinity Surveying

RICS or APC Candidate

Description

The Quantity Surveyor will provide commercial support to project teams, maintaining commercial information and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and the Company’s objectives. They will liaise with customer representatives and other third parties on commercial issues including agreement of variations, claims and any additional payments.

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting

• Ensure robust, accurate and timely cost and value reporting at both project and business unit levels.
• Ensure accurate cash flow reporting takes place.
• Carry out cost management including forecasting.
• Update the monthly CVR, cost and commercial plans.

Processes

• Help ensure that internal commercial processes are adhered to across the business unit.
• Actively seek to improve processes and procedures.
• Hold a good understanding of the processes and procedures used by any JV/Alliance that we are working within and assist in their development and improvement.

External relationships

• Help ensure that any main contracts entered into have terms and conditions that are appropriate for Barhale, with commercial risks identified.
• Ensure that the supply chain is engaged appropriately with the correct contract terms and conditions.
• Build and maintain good client relationships.
• Be responsible for subcontract letting, negotiation and financial accounting.
• Prepare applications for payment
• Liaise with the client, client representatives and other third parties on commercial issues, including agreement of variations, claims and additional payments.

Internal relationships

• Contribute towards effective interaction between the Commercial Team and the operational site teams.
• Work with site management to forecast predicted spend and cash recovery and ensure that both are kept in line with the target.
• Share best practices with others and be proactive in advising site teams on costs and management of them.

Key measures & targets:

• Accurate monthly forecasting
• Ability to challenge resources and costs
• Maintain deadlines in line with the monthly commercial calendar

Key relationships:

• Commercial Manager/Managing Quantity Surveyor and rest of the Commercial Team
• Business Development and Bid Managers
• Site Teams
• Clients

Person Specification:

The successful candidate is likely to meet the following criteria:

Essential

• Previous experience in the construction industry
• HND/degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying
• Familiarity with ICE/NEC forms of contract and knowledge and understanding of Construction Law
• Previous experience in commercial management and procurement of subcontractors, including chairing regular meetings, measurement and control cycle, certificates and accruals calculations
• Ability to demonstrate a good knowledge of monthly reporting and earned value analysis
• Have knowledge and experience in estimation and cost analysis
• Excellent communication, numeric and computer literacy skills, proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excellent organisation and time management skills, with the ability to work to tight deadlines
• Ability to work effectively in a team and delegate, but also able to work on own initiative

Desirable

• Member of RICS or other relevant professional body, or working towards

Tickets/training/certs required

Degree

Specific experience required

NEC 3 & 4 experience essential
Infrastructure experience essential
Water Sector experience preferred but not essential
RICS or APC Candidate

Your new company

Our clients are a leading organisation who have a clear focus on energy efficiency and are committed to improving residential properties across Aberdeenshire and Moray. As part of our exciting energy efficiency upgrade project, we are seeking a skilled and dedicated Asbestos Surveyor to join the team. This role is a long-term contract, up to 12 months, offering an immediate start.

Your new role

Your role will involve conducting asbestos surveys in accordance with current legislation and HSE guidance on tenanted properties across Moray and Aberdeenshire. You will analyse survey reports to extract key information for effective asbestos management. This role will allow you to collaborate with other team members to ensure safe and efficient survey processes. You will provide accurate and timely reports on asbestos findings.

What you'll need to succeed

In order to be considered for this position, you will hold qualifications in asbestos surveying (e.g., BOHS P402, P403, P404). You will have previous experience of working in an asbestos surveying position. You will have familiarity and a strong knowledge of asbestos regulations and best practice. You will have strong IT skills, excellent attention to detail and produce high-quality work. You will be working with a Project Manager and other surveyors as part of this project, so it's key that you are a team player and able to collaborate effectively.

What you'll get in return


This role offers an immediate start, a long-term temporary contract up to 12 months. This is an ideal opportunity to start working on a project and see through from start to end. You will be paid a competitive rate of pay either PAYE or via a Limited Company, paid mileage for travel across the properties as well.


What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Vacancy: Quantity Surveyor

Location: Norwich / Ipswich

Job type: Permanent

Salary: Leading + package for the region

I am assisting a major construction organisation in the search for a Quantity Surveyor to join their growing commercial team. If you are passionate about the commercial aspects of construction and are looking for an exciting opportunity within the industry then come and join the team today. This is a great opportunity to progress your career working for a diverse and supportive team.

As the Quantity Surveyor, you will:

• Complete and submit monthly cost reports.
• Produce procurement strategy updates.
• Produce Internal/External progress reports alongside developing and implementing internal and external tender stage and delivery strategies.
• Agree external valuations upstream/downstream to maintain a positive project cash flow and produce and agree main and subcontract final accounts.

What's on offer?

• Competitive salary for the region.
• Flexible working.
• Car Allowance and or Company Car.
• Extensive corporate benefits.
• Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression.

How to apply?

Please apply directly to this advert with an up to date copy of your CV.

Please contact Sam today for more information!

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

NEW OPPORTUNITY - MUST READ - QUANTITY SURVEYOR!

I am assisting my client in the search for a Quantity Surveyor to join the team in the Southeast. As the Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for supporting the Commercial team on a variety of projects from Education to Commercial, Healthcare, Leisure and Public Sector.

The Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the projects are delivered within budget and to the highest quality, exceeding customer expectations.
• Work closely with the project team and senior commercial staff to ensure budgeted targets are met.
• Establish strong working relationships with supply chain, consultants, and customers.
• Assist in accurately valuing, certifying and issuing payment notices for supply chain partners in accordance with contract arrangement.
• Ensure external valuations are submitted in accordance with conditions of the main contract and that payments are received by the due date.
• Complete cost value comparison reports that accurately reflect the current position on site and the final projection.
• Identify any potential disputes in a timely manner and enable introduction of effective solutions.

To be considered:

• HNC / HND in Surveying or equivalent.
• Proven experience as the QS with a main contractor.
• Negotiating and networking skills.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Good team working skills.

If you feel your experience suits the above requirements then please follow the link to apply with an up to date copy of your CV. However, If your experience does not suit the above role but you work in construction, please feel free to send your CV for consideration for future roles.

Alternatively, please contact Sam today!

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

IMMEDIATE START

M&E Quantity Surveyor, Cambridgeshire, c£400 a day - Main Contractor experience

Are you an established M&E Quantity Surveyor with a proven background of experience working within the Building Services and M&E sector.
Would you relish the opportunity to work with one of the UK's most prestigious Main contractors?
Your background and experience, together with an industry recognised qualification, will be well rewarded for working hard on a M&E package of around £25M.Working with contractors and extensive knowledge of Design and Build contracts would be advantageous as would experience of Pre and post contract projects through from conception to final account handover.

Preferably with experience within the Data Centre, healthcare and hospitals sector.

As one of the UK's leading recruiters, Fawkes & Reece specialises in all areas of Building Services and M&E, from M&E Quantity Surveyors, M&E Estimators, M&E Project managers, M&E Managers, M&E Project and M&E Design Engineers, M&E Coordinators and CAD Draughtsman.
For the latest "Building Services" opportunities in your area contact Steve Snelling at Fawkes and Reece London

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

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

Your day to day will include:

• Manage and coordinate the Pre-Construction activities of either traditional or design and build projects once awarded, with responsibility for managing the Pre-Construction process from tender issue through to handover to the operational team

• Work collaboratively with the members of the Pre-Construction team, inclusive of governance, commercial, estimating, planning, and design management to ensure milestones are identified, monitored, and achieved to successfully complete the Pre-Construction process.

• Attend site visits to view the project during the Pre-Construction stage and engage with designers and supply chain partners as necessary to inform the detailed design and pricing process.

What are we looking for?

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

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

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

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

Benefits:

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

How to apply?:

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