Vacancy: Project Manager

Type: Permanent Basis

Location: Birmingham Area

Salary/Rate: £60,000 - £70,000 Basic Salary Plus £4,000 - £5,000 Car Allowance

A well-established, and rapidly expanding principle contractor who are currently looking to recruit a Project Manager to work with them on a permanent basis. This company has gone from strength to strength each year and have an exciting growth plan in place. Due to recently winning new contracts which are due to commence imminently, they are looking to expand their team.

You will be working on a £25 Million Social Housing Refurbishment scheme in Birmingham. You will be overseeing Kitchen and Bathrooms and E.W.I schemes in tenanted and void properties.

Role/Responsibilities

The Project Manager will organise and manage the delivery of project works in-line with the contract requirements, complying with quality and H&S standards, meeting programme timescales, being on budget and satisfaction targets.

The Project Manager will lead a multi-disciplined team for sites in the Birmingham area, including site managers and a combination of direct labour and supply, delivering of projects with a circa £25 Million budget; across a variety of schemes including Kitchen & Bathroom replacements / E.W.I schemes.

The duties and responsibilities of the Project Manager will include:

• Organise and review works schedules, including resources, materials, and supply chain requirements
• Comply with Health, Safety and Environmental policies and procedures
• Establish standards of quality on site and ensure delivery of a build in accordance with the specification and project requirements
• Follow procedures to mitigate risks of complaints when working in or around occupied premises.
• Communicate effectively with clients, project team and contractors.
• Engage and develop excellent relationships with supply chain, client representatives and consultants.
• Plan cost effective use of resources and forecast resource requirements in line with budget and projected works
• Ensure resources are adequate and competency of the team for the works involved
• Effective management of internal and external teams
• Securing strong relationships with the client to ensure the potential for follow on works

Benefits

• £60,000 - £70,000 Basic Salary
• £4,000 - £5,000 Car Allowance
• Eligible for bonus up to 5% (this goes up to 10% for staff)
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays & your birthday off* (34 days total)
• Pay review every year
• 26 weeks full pay maternity leave
• 8 weeks full pay paternity leave
• Discounted gym memberships at national and local gyms
• Up to £3,000 colleague referral fee
• Vast directory of training on bespoke in-house Learning Management System
• Other benefits including Private pension, Life Insurance, dental care, private health care, cycle-to-work scheme, mobile phone provider discounts & more
• Street Parking
• 40 Hours - 42.5 hours per week

Requirements

• A strong background in the social housing refurbishment sector
• CSCS Black Card, SMSTS, First Aid at Work
• A Recent DBS check or willing to have a DBS check
• Asbestos Awareness

To Apply

If you are interested in this position and would like to apply or to discuss this position then please call Aran/Danielle on 07753 497508 or apply online via CV and we'll contact you!

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

Vacancy: Operations Manager

Type: Permanent Basis

Location: Birmingham Area

Salary/Rate: £80,000 Basic Salary Plus £4-£5K Car Allowance

A well-established, and rapidly expanding principle contractor who are currently looking to recruit a Operations Manager to work with them on a permanent basis. This company has gone from strength to strength each year and have an exciting growth plan in place. Due to recently winning new contracts which are due to commence imminently, they are looking to expand their team.

You will be working on a £25M Social Housing Refurbishment scheme in Birmingham. You will be directing and overseeing the site team on Kitchen and Bathrooms and E.W.I schemes in tenanted and void properties.

Role/Responsibilities

• Assisting, supporting and managing Project Managers, Site Managers including Assistants, Admin staff and Trades team to safely deliver a 25 million social housing scheme
• Oversee day to day running of each scheme including planning, scheduling and resource allocation for each site
• To guide the site team and resolve any issues that may arise
• Act as primary contact with clients whilst maintaining excellent communication and addressing any concerns
• Ensure all the Site team are adhering to Health and Safety Regulations and company policies
• Managing relationships with Suppliers and Subcontractors and ensuring deadlines are met
• Maintaining Accurate Records, documenting site progress and completing paperwork

Benefits

• £80,000 Basic Salary
• £4,000 - £5,000 Car Allowance
• Eligible for bonus up to 5% (this goes up to 10% for staff)
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays & your birthday off* (34 days total)
• Pay review every year
• 26 weeks full pay maternity leave
• 8 weeks full pay paternity leave
• Discounted gym memberships at national and local gyms
• Up to £3,000 colleague referral fee
• Vast directory of training on bespoke in-house Learning Management System
• Other benefits including Private pension, Life Insurance, dental care, private health care, cycle-to-work scheme, mobile phone provider discounts & more
• Street Parking
• 40 Hours - 42.5 hours per week

Requirements

• A strong background in the social housing refurbishment sector including EWI/Kitchen and Bathroom Schemes
• CSCS Black Card
• NVQ Level 6 in Construction or Equivalent
• Knowledge of PAS 2030/2035 - Desirable
• A Recent DBS check or willing to have a DBS check
• Experience managing multi-storey residential projects
• Excellent management and communication skills

To Apply

If you are interested in this position and would like to apply or to discuss this position then please call Aran/Danielle on 07753 497508 or apply online via CV and we'll contact you!

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

Are you an experienced Project manager looking to excel in a exciting NEW project in the Yorkshire region?

Project Manager

Project Manager opportunity working on a DfE project in Leeds, valued at £15m.

About the role of Project Manager

This opportunity as a Project Manager with a renowned Tier 1 main contractor. You will be the lead role on this project, you will be responsible from substructures through to interior and external fit out to handover. Responsible for managing a full site team, chairing subcontractor meetings, progress reporting and overseeing health & safety and quality.

Responsibilities for Project Manager

• Substructures through to interior fit out to handover
• Responsible for managing a full site team
• Chairing subcontractor meetings
• Progress reporting and overseeing health & safety
• Checking the workmanship on site making sure it adheres to standards set.

Requirements for Project Manager.

• Proven Track record as a Project manager who has demonstrable project deliver experience on DfE or related Build developments.
• Experience Working with tier 1 contractors
• Trade background or Degree BSC construction management.
• CSCS Black
• NVQ level 7 or 6
• Taken projects from out of the ground to completion & handover of client.

What we offer for Project Manager

• Salary: Up to £70k + £5k car allowance
• Contributory pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• 25 days holidays + bank holidays

If you want to hear more about this Project Manager role, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Benjamin in our Sheffield office on 07887661047.

Are you an experienced Pre-Construction Manager looking for an exciting new challenge working on a range of exciting projects for a leading main contractor awarded with "SUNDAY TIMES: BEST PLACES TO WORK 2023"?

The role of a Pre-Construction Manager

I am looking to speak with experienced Pre-Construction professionals who can engage at the front end of the business taking responsibility for the management of the estimating team, incoming tender quality, tender recommendation and technical support that will inform the basis of the operational business need. You will report directly to the Managing Director and manage the complete tender process across multiple projects, adding value and experience to the estimating teams and ensuring the key project needs are captured to allow the accurate costing and risk appraisal.

As Pre-Construction Manager, you will be responsible for leading the bid team on a wide range of regional construction projects, ensuring adequate bid resources are in place and taking overarching responsibility for successful bid submissions and robust management of development opportunities.

Duties of a Pre-Construction Manager

• Develop the pre-construction programme, delivery programme and operational delivery strategy for each project People Role Profile
• Ensure the bid teams are managed and are collating inputs from a variety of stakeholders to ensure a robust technical and commercial submission is issued
• Support the development and management of talent within the pre-construction team
• To identify and present new opportunities for review with the Board
• Identify and share market intelligence to enhance our offer on future bids (for example Sustainability and Modern Methods of Construction)
• Ensure a dynamic bid library is maintained to assist in future bid collateral and clear demonstration of our Social Value offer
• Report directly to Board on a weekly and monthly basis on workload and opportunities pipeline to assist in identifying any resource needs
• Ensure cross selling of the wider Estates business where appropriate

Requirements of a Pre-Construction Manager

• A relevant industry qualification at HNC or above in Construction.
• Full valid UK driving licence.
• Proficiency in programming software and development of literature to clearly articulate the delivery strategy at pre-construction phase.
• Great organisational skills, capable of delivering multiple projects at any one time.
• Previous BIM Experience.
• Have extensive technical construction knowledge.

Benefits for a Pre-Construction Manager
* Salary up to £75k DOE + Car Allowance.
* Annual Bonus.
* 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays), rising with length of service.
* Early finish Fridays
* Pension & Healthcare.
* On-site Parking.
* Paid Parental Leave and Sickness Absence schemes.

How to apply?:

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

We have a great opportunity for a Night Shift Construction Manager working with a fit out contractor in Central London on a project due to run for circa 9-10 months.

The Projects are valued circa £500K-£3M and tend to be fit out projects. You will be responsible for managing the site and will have to be quite an expert in logistics and they will include some external works also.

You will be reporting to the Project Manager daily. Whilst managing the site, you must also be maintaining a high standard of health & safety while ensuring the project is completed on time and within budget.

The project is working in a live environment throughout the day thus the need for a night manager to come in and push the programme at night, it is essential that the manager is a programme pusher. The project will involve, Alterations, Welding, Hot works meaning H&S is an absolute must.

The ideal Site Manager must have:

• Have CAT A / B Fit Out experience
• Longevity in roles with some of the contractors in the industry
• Have experience in delivering commercial fit outs
• Major experience in M+E
• Experience and understanding of the floor plate of the building
• Understanding of programmes and ability to handle minutes efficiently
• Experience successfully running fit out projects as a Site Manager on commercial projects
• Interpersonal skills so you can get on with the rest of the team
• SMSTS, First Aid, Fire Marshall and Black Card/NVQ Level 6 certs

What's in it for you as the Site Manager on this project?

• Opportunity to work with a respected contractor
• Competitive rate
• An opportunity for on-going freelance work with an established Fit out contractor
• Excellent team culture

Apply today or for more information email your CV to zgrandysmith@frlondon.co.uk or call 07542024897

We are working alongside a well-established Social Housing Contractor who are looking for a Regional Compliance Co-ordinator to join their team.

They help clients to compliantly deliver PAS retrofit projects through all relevant funding streams including the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund.

Reporting into the Compliance & Finance Manager, you will actively assist in the development and implementation of retrofit compliance and help manage quality and compliance regional teams to collate and audit evidence required.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established and growing team to develop your career with them. This will be based in the companies East Midlands & Yorkshire offices and will require travel covering sites across Derbyshire, Daventry, Halifax, Rossendale, Bradford & Doncaster.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage compliance administrator and supporting project quality administrators
• Work closely with internal teams to identify and manage evidence required for each scheme
• Manage project level data and reporting to ensure compliance and new project set-ups
• Provide reporting in line with project KPI's.
• Liaise with subcontractors and project teams and manage relationships with Clients, Retrofit Coordinators; Assessors; and Designers
• Support the delivery of PAS compliance training and knowledge
• Assist in lodgements of PAS/MCS measures in conjunction project teams
• Visit projects, attend internal team and external stakeholder meetings
• Helping implement new quality and compliance processes and procedures
• Research and develop knowledge base of key funding streams and PAS requirements

Benefits:

• 23 holidays and public (bank) holidays.
• Employer Pension Scheme.
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme.
• Free Parking on-site.

A successful candidate would have:

• Minimum 1 year experience in quality/compliance management.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (esp. Word, Excel) and project management tools.
• Ability to use initiative and work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage deadlines effectively and prioritise workload.
• Team Leadership Skills
• A positive and friendly manner.
• A full UK driving licence.

If you are interested in the vacancy and would like to apply, please apply via the link below or call 01204 554 884 option 3 and speak to Steph.

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 in the Hassocks area.

• Role: Labourer

• Location: Hassocks
• Contract type: Temporary (Full time)
• Pay rate: £15
• Fawkes & Reece contact: Lewis Jones ( Brighton Office)

The company:

A well-established regional developer whose focus is on the high-end residential sector with each scheme typically ranging from 20-30 units.

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 Lewis on 07752467537 for a confidential consultation.

Are you a Senior Quantity Surveyor with a background in refurbishment or fit out, thinking about a fresh start?

Fawkes And Reece are proud to be working with regional contractor who specialise in commercial interior shop fitting across retail, commercial, hospitality and leisure sectors. My clients pride themselves on their client focus and excellent attention to detail, ensuring they are constantly providing the highest standards.

As Senior Quantity Surveyor you will be responsible for working on state of the art refurbishment and fit out projects primarily across restaurants, bars and hotels. Typical project values range from £50k- - £4m.

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:

• Competitive Salary
• Pension Scheme
• Birthday Gift
• 2 weeks Christmas shutdown.
• Annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Car allowance

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

Are you an Quantity Surveyor looking for a new exciting opportunity working with a Tier 1 Main Contractor on a high profile residential block in Leeds?

Due to several new contract wins, my client who are a UK leading Tier 1 Main Contractor with an approx turnover of £1.4bn are looking for an experienced site based Quantity Surveyor. to join their team.

The role of an Quantity Surveyor

You will play an essential part of the commercial team reporting directly to the Senior Project Surveyor working on a high profile £175m residential block consisting of over 650 apartments. As Quantity Surveyor you will play a vital role in supporting both pre-construction and post-construction stages, ensuring the successful delivery of projects within budget and meeting client expectations.

Duties of an Quantity Surveyor

* Collaborate with the Senior Project Surveyor and project teams to provide professional and cost-effective advice, contributing to the successful completion of projects.
* Support in the preparation of tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities, cost estimates, and cost plans.
* Assist in conducting feasibility studies and site visits to gather crucial data for accurate cost estimates.
* Collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure effective cost control and value engineering throughout projects.
* Undertake accurate measurements, quantities, and valuations of work completed, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements.
* Assist in the preparation of financial statements, valuations, and final accounts.
* Stay updated on industry advancements and best practices, actively participating in continuing professional development opportunities.

Benefits for an Quantity Surveyor

* Salary up to £55,000 DOE

* Car Allowance

* Pension

* Private healthcare

* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (Including your birthday off)

* Personal development plan and career progression

How to apply?

If this position sounds of interest and you would like more information, or would like to apply, please don't hesitate to get in contact with Alex at Fawkes & Reece on 0114 213 0900 or acocker@fr-group.co.uk

Assistant Site Manager

Are you ready to build your career with a leading Developer? A leading award-winning developer is searching for motivated Assistant Site Manager to join their team. This is your chance to play a role in building high quality homes while learning from experienced Site Managers and developing your own career.

About the role of Assistant Site Manager

As an assistant Site Manager, you will support the Site Manager in overseeing day to day operations and help ensure the project is completed on time and to the highest standards while meeting weekly targets.

• Work closely with the Site Manager to coordinate trades and subcontractors
• Monitor progress and quality control
• Promote a safe working environment
• Support in managing resources and site logistics
• Help troubleshoot issues and contribute to problem solving

Requirements for Site Manager

• CSCS, SMSTS and 1st Aid
• Proven Experience as an Assistant Site Manager or a similar role in the residential sector
• Excellent communication skills
• A proactive approach with strong organisational and time management abilities
• Familiarity with NHBC and H&S
• Eagerness to learn and grow

What's on offer:

• Salary on offer £35,000 to £48,000
• Car allowance, Bonus and other benefits
• Personal career plan and training opportunities

This role is perfect for someone looking to step up their career while contributing to a team that takes pride in their work.

If you want to hear more about this Site Manager role please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Chelsey in our Brighton office on cpotter@fr-group.co.uk

Quality Administrator

We are working with a well-established, regional Building Contractor who specialise in the delivery of energy efficiency measures to Social Housing properties. They are proud to reduce fuel poverty for tenants across the UK and take pride in their work. As a result of growth and their desire to continue to deliver a high quality service, they are looking for a Quality Administrator to join them on a permanent basis, based across two of their sites in Bradford & Halifax (driving licence and transport essential).

You will be working closely with the Compliance Team, requesting, collating and preparing evidence and relevant documentation required for the Energy Efficiency Measures to be carried out.

Key Responsibilities

• Collation of all necessary paperwork associated with installation of Energy Efficiency measure in line with PAS 2035:2019 & MCS process
• Working closely with project Retrofit Coordinators ensuring PAS & MCS installation paperwork is provided in line with the main contract programmes
• Provide compliance advice to regional delivery teams regarding energy efficiency measures
• Upload documentation to various locations/share points
• Ensure that there are zero compliance failures resulting from poor and inaccurate submission information
• To ensure all Strategic Partner contractual deadlines are adhered to
• Engage with sub-contractors to support the effective development and delivery of projects within compliance
• Request Client shared folder access for the upload of all complete lodgement evidence on project completion
• Using your own initiative, have a high attention to detail and be proactive
• Travel to additional sites that require further assistance as and when required
• To be prepared to work on any projects and initiatives at short notice to support the change in needs of the business
• Confident to manage own workload and the ability to prioritise efficiently.
• Ability to meet agreed deadlines set out by the contractual obligations from the client
• Strong communication skills, (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (esp. Word, Excel)
• Have the confidence to raise any potential issues regarding the quality of the evidence supplied

Team Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other project stakeholders as required.
• Support colleagues as and when required.
• To act in the best interests of the company at all times

Health & Safety / Legislative Requirements

• To perform all duties in line with company guidelines and legislative requirements

IMMEDIATE START

Electrical Supervisor, West London to £300 a day - temp 12 months+ - Tier One M&E Contractor

Are you an established Freelance Electrical Supervisor with a proven background of experience working within the Building Services and M&E sector?
Would you relish the opportunity to work for one of the UK's most prestigious M&E contractors on one of their most iconic projects?
Your background and experience, together with an industry recognised qualification, will be well rewarded for working hard on an Electrical package of around £12M on a high-end retail/commercial fit-out project in Central London. Previous M&E Fit-out project experience would be advantageous. Main duties will be to manage and oversee self delivery team and specialist outside sub-contractors and ensuring all Health and Site Safety is in place and adhered to.
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

IMMEDIATE START

Mechanical Supervisor, West London to £300 a day - temp 12 months+ - Tier One M&E Contractor

Are you an established Freelance Mechanical Supervisor with a proven background of experience working within the Building Services and M&E sector?
Would you relish the opportunity to work for one of the UK's most prestigious M&E contractors on one of their most iconic projects?
Your background and experience, together with an industry recognised qualification, will be well rewarded for working hard on a Mechanical package of around £15M on a high-end retail/commercial fit-out project in Central London. Previous M&E Fit-out project experience would be advantageous. Main duties will be to manage and oversee self delivery team and specialist outside sub-contractors and ensuring all Health and Site Safety is in place and adhered to.
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

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 in the Billingshurst area.

*Role: Labourer
*Location: Billingshurst
*Contract type: Temporary (Full time)
*Start date: ASAP
*Pay rate: £15 per hour.
*Fawkes & Reece contact: Lewis Jones(Brighton office)
The company:
A well-established regional developer who build between 30-50 units with a focus on high-end.

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 Lewis on 07752467537 for a confidential consultation.

Are you an experienced Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to fast track your career with a market leading Construction, Fit-Out and Refurbishment regional contractor?

You will be joining a dynamic close knit team working on refurbishment & new build projects across retail, commercial, healthcare, local authority and MoD with leading global organisations.

You will play a key part of the commercial team reporting directly to the Senior Quantity Surveyor within an environment you can thrive. My client provides industry leading training and personalised development plans to progress you to Quantity Surveyor.

Requirements for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor

• Experience working within the Construction Sector
• Relevant degree/qualifications.
• Strong commercial understanding.

What's on offer for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor?

• Salary up to £45,000 DOE
• 26 days annual leave + Birthday + Bank Holidays
• Regular social events
• Competitive salary
• Generous car allowance
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Salary Extras App - discounted retail vouchers and employee perks

How to apply?

Please apply directly to this advert or for more information please call the Sheffield F&R office (North) on 0114 213 0900 (option 3) and ask for Alex.