Construction

Quantity Surveyor

Bristol
£40k to £48k doe

We have an exciting opportunity for a Quantity Survey to join an industry leading construction business.

As a Quantity Surveyor you will manage multiple building projects from tender award, including post contract procurement, valuations, scope and out-turn, financial performance of projects and reporting monthly via the systems in place to demonstrate commercial control and forecasting to the business. You will report directly to the Commercial Director, and work alongside the Contracts Managers and Project managers.

Quantity Surveyor Duties:

  • Develop and evolve supply chain.
  • Managing the Factory manufacturing orders and costs, subcontract procurement process, scope analysis against client specification, tender reconciliation, sub-contractor comparisons, formation or order, review of commercial terms, and contract award.
  • Preparing, submitting and negotiations of all monthly sub-contract project interim and final accounts using database software and excel spreadsheets.
  • Maintaining accurate and up to date Forecast Final Accounts for presentation to clients on a monthly basis.
  • Preparing claims for variations to contract and negotiating with the client and supply chain to deliver profitable change.
  • Forecast cash flow and margin recognition
  • Attendance at client’s site monthly project progress meetings including presentation of contractors reports where appropriate.
  • Present regular financial feed back to the Estimators on the basis of known costs.
  • Maintain accurate records
  • Maintain professional approach with supply chain and client to deliver increased profitability on projects.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar Quantity Surveyor role, with experience in the management of multiple live projects.

Preferably degree educated with MRICS or equivalent.

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for then please apply, attaching your CV.

Site Engineer

Bristol
c£40k

This award winning construction company are looking to recruit a Site Engineer to work within their construction team in Bristol.

Our client is looking for a candidate with a stable engineering background, who demonstrates longevity in their CV.

The role will based on multiple large construction sites with 1 hours drive of the office. The projects will be a mixture of Commercial, Education and Residential projects, valued from £5m – £20m.

Job Purpose and Scope:
To lead the:

  • Demolition activity
  • Services disconnections activity
  • Site surveying & setting out activity
  • Site Set up activity
  • Ground Works activity
  • Piling/sheet piling activity
  • Underground drainage/services activity
  • Site temporarily services activity
  • Site set up (incl. access control, site security, etc.)

Contracts Manager

Bristol
£doe

Our client is a successful construction contractor with projects across Bristol and the South West.

They operate across a broad range of sectors, including housing, education, health and mixed-use. As they continue to grow from strength to strength they are looking for candidates that wish to join a business that invests in its people and offers exciting opportunities for personal growth and further development.

They currently have an exciting opportunity for a Contracts Manager to join the business in Bristol.
Reporting to the Construction Director, you will take direct responsibility for successfully leading new build projects.
You’ll work to achieve the expected net profit for each of your contracts; working with surveyors to ensure the agreed cash flow is attained and production quality is achieved on time and to budget.

The successful candidate will have recognised qualifications within the construction industry or strong work experience within a main contractor.

In return, our client is offering a competitive salary and excellent benefits along with a company that has a reputation for retaining its staff through support and development and promotes a positive work/life balance.

Project Surveyor

Bath
£doe

Project Surveyor needed in Bath.

Job Purpose:
•You will be responsible for the planning and delivery of projects.
•Measurement, evaluation and agreement of claimed variations, and assessment of formal claims issued by subcontractors.
•Maintaining awareness of the various standard forms of contract in current use.
•Attendance at site meetings including presentation of contractors reports.
•Preparing, submitting and negotiations of all monthly sub-contract project interim and final accounts.
•Procurement of subcontractors and professional services on all projects.

Skills Required:
•Must have a degree and ideally be either a member of a professional body (MRICS or MCIOB) or be working towards becoming a member.
•Have experience working within a main contractor on residential projects.
•Strong negotiating and team-working skills.

If you have the above skills then please send in your CV.

Site Engineer

Somerset
£doe

Are you from a background in building or construction and looking for extensive training on a specialised product line?

On offer is the opportunity to progress into a Site Support Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity to become a technical expert in the company’s product range, providing technical support and overseeing quality standards on site.

Required for the role is an engineer, technician or similar with experience or knowledge of the construction industry, an understanding of building regulations and the ability to read construction drawings.

This is an excellent opportunity to receive extensive training within a specialised role in construction, allowing you to progress your career within an expanding group.

The Role:

* Providing technical support to all site staff
* Undertaking inspections and quality checks to ensure quality standards are adhered to

The Person:

* From a background in construction
* Has an understanding of building regulations
* Able to read construction drawings

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Site Manager

Bristol
£25k to £30k doe

Are you an experienced Site Manager looking to take on a new challenge? If so our client are recruiting and are looking for individuals just like you!

This is an exciting time to work with our client.

Due to continuing business success and growth they now have a fantastic opportunity available for a Site Manager to join their Bristol based office.

You will oversee the day to day operation of sites adhering to compliance with contracts conditions and site licences.

Site Manager key responsibilities:

– Ensure that the site is managed in a safe and effective manner
– Book annual leave and ensuring that staffing levels are satisfactory for operational requirement for the site
– Induct contractors and oversee work that is undertaken on site
– Report all accidents and incidents and assist in the investigation to identify root cause
– Proactive report all near misses and provide practical solutions to prevent re-occurrence if possible
– Ensure that team members carry out their duties in a safe, effective and timely manner
– Ensure that all relevant paper work is completed correctly and kept in an organised manner

The ideal Site Manager:

– Full driving licence.
– Qualification in First Aid in the workplace.
– Previous experience within the construction industry.
– Proven experience of managing a team.
– A good standard of administration and record keeping.
– Ability to motivate staff to deliver set goals.

In return for your hard work as a Site Manager, you can expect to receive a salary of £25,000 – £30,000 per annum plus a range of benefits.

If you are looking for your next challenge as a Site Manager then our client wants to hear from you, please click APPLY!

Quantity Surveyor/Estimator

Bristol
£40k to £50k

Our client is looking for a Quantity Surveyor/ Estimator to work on various projects around Bristol area

The sucessful Estimator/Surveyor will be working on fit out projects so a background in this would be ideal.

You will be responsible to the construction services manager and will be required to provide an estimating/pricing and assessment service to the Construction Manager working with feasibility information, or detailed designs and providing advice on the requirements and delivery of projects.

The successful candidate will have at least 4 years’ experience within a quantity surveyor or Estimator role

Applications
If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV.
Due to the vast amount of applications that we receive, it is not possible for us to contact all applicants, therefore only suitable Candidates will be contacted.

Project Manager

Bristol
£doe

Our client requires an experienced Project Manager to work for a leading construction company based in Bristol.

The purpose of the role is to manage projects from order to client handover and then subsequent removal from site post use. This role provides overall customer support, project direction and coordination, execution, control and completion of site works.

Applicants will ideally have experience of working in a Project Manager role for a reputable building contractor and have experience of managing high value project on time and to specification.

Main responsibilities of the Project Manager

  • Provide point of contact with the customer, building effective and constructive relationships with key customer stakeholders.
  • Plan all aspects of a project from receipt of order to client handover and then off hire notification to site clearance.
  • Manage all aspects of the project to meet all contract goals and objectives.
  • Working with Regional Service Managers to assign and schedule labour to projects, both in house and sub-contractor as required enabling the project tasks to be carried out on time and in budget.
  • Work with the planning team to develop the plan for all projects.
  • Attend pre start site and client meetings prior to project commencement to ensure all details are gathered to aid the smooth running of the installation. Attend sign off meetings with clients to close out projects.
  • Ensure site efficiency and cost management.
  • Effectively communicate project expectations to team members to enable them to deliver correctly and on time.
  • Supervise direct reporting staff and sub-contractors
  • Ensure no snagging is outstanding before the installation team leaves site.

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