Emponics
Chipping Sodbury, Gloucestershire
Our client, based in Chipping Sodbury , Bristol is one of the largest privately owned national Property Services companies in the UK with offices across England and Wales, in over 18 locations and 32 Business Units and are looking for a Trade/Construction Learning Development Specialist. Essentially we are looking for someone from a Trades / Construction environment, either a contractor or council / housing association involved in training and developing construction / trade skills. This is a doer rather than strategic. It s more the hands on experience of developing people on the job we are looking for. So you may be someone who has worked in construction / property services or Trades in Learning & Development ( L&D) or Organisational Development. If you have worked in Construction / Trades you will probably have knowledge of the CITB (Construction Industry Training Board) . The salary is £48,668 and as you will be going out into the business they have added a car allowance at £7,250 (£55,918) plus private health, life , pension to 7%, profit share ( 14% last year ) . You will be living within commute of Head Office in Chipping Sodbury . They are an established and leading property services company for over 75 years, based across England and Wales, in over 18 locations and 32 Business Units Their main client base are Housing Associations , Councils and Local Authorities They are at the forefront of delivering innovative planned and responsive services to the built environment. 1. Job Purpose: To design and develop blended learning programmes and solutions that support improvements in trade and operational skills. Enhance delivery, consistency and compliance, and drive operational excellence across the company . Consult with the business and develop the skills and capabilities of operational teams, ensuring training aligns with the organisation's strategic goals. Support the building of robust learning pathways, and fostering a high-performance culture Identification and management of external training partners for qualifications and skill development to upskill trades for effectiveness and efficiency (technical skills) Source and manage funding solutions with the CITB and other industry partners. 2. Key Accountabilities: Support the People Development Manager to ensure the workforce is qualified to deliver services to customers in compliance with the Building Safety Act Build robust CITB relationships and proactive management of development and funding opportunities. Work closely with Health & Safety Manager to drive safety standards across the operational business (Toolbox talks, comms days, operative behavioural training) Design and roll out robust operative/trade development training programmes for key skill areas, including qualifications to recognise skills (e.g. on-the-job training, booklets, buddy systems, and champions). Consult and collaborate with L&D Business Partners and the Programme Team to schedule operations design and delivery priorities and implement solutions such as Trainee Surveyors, Contracts Managers and Forepersons, to ensure progression opportunities and capability building Develop and deliver training on key operational, legal and safety initiatives Leverage external funding opportunities and partnerships to enhance the breadth and quality of training initiatives. And utilise funding and partnerships with trades to provide just-in-time training for upcoming projects. Design Induction and onboarding processes ensuring effective delivery for all new starters and promotions and automate processes to increase efficiency and unit involvement in early-stage employee engagement Content Curation & Development Work with subject matter experts to expand the digital learning offer with interactive and engaging modules. Design and improve mandatory and compliance training and collaborate on initiatives to align with industry regulations and best practices Regularly update the skills matrix to reflect current capabilities and future requirements across the organisation Deliver training initiatives to improve productivity for operatives and operational management teams, focusing on effective delivery Evaluate and enhance the toolbox talk programme, improving materials, delivery, and monitoring for quality and impact Support broader OD projects as required, ensuring alignment with organisational goals 3. Key Competencies: Training Design & Delivery. CITB Funding Practice. Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration. Operational and Trade Knowledge. Compliance & Regulatory Awareness. Digital & Automated Learning Systems. Project & Programme Management. Continuous Improvement & Innovation. Communication & Influence. 4. Core Behaviours Excellent communication, influence, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills Proactive Problem-Solving Anticipates training needs and develops solutions before issues arise Collaboration & Relationship Building Works effectively with internal teams, operational leaders, and external partners Adaptability & Resilience Adjusts training approaches in response to changing business needs and operational challenges Empathy & Supportiveness Understands the challenges of operational roles and tailors training to be practical and relevant Accountability & Ownership Takes responsibility for delivering high-quality training with measurable impact Continuous Improvement Mindset Regularly reviews training effectiveness and seeks ways to enhance programmes Innovation & Creativity Finds new ways to engage operatives and improve learning retention 5. Specialist Behaviours : Research, Design, Development, Delivery and Facilitation skill Skilled in creating engaging, structured training materials and facilitating sessions for diverse audiences Excellent facilitation, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills Organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously 6. Other Background Knowledge Prior Experience Proven experience in designing and delivering operational training within a trade, construction, or maintenance environment Strong knowledge of compliance, safeguarding, and risk management in operational settings Demonstrable experience in developing and implementing trade-specific learning programmes and professional development pathways Technical Skills: IT literacy, confident in use of MS Office applications and other IT software e.g Canva, Articulate, Open AI to design documents In-depth understanding and ability to apply learning and development methodologies, tools, and best practices Intellectual Ability: Relevant qualifications in L&D, training, or a related discipline Assessor or trainer qualifications (e.g., AET, CTTLS) desirable Knowledge or experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) is a plus . Benefits package: Be part of the company profit share scheme (14% of base salary achieved last year) Let us help you prepare for your future with an enhanced employer pension contribution of up to 7% 23 days annual leave (rising to 25) plus buy up to 5 days or sell up to 3 days per year Annual pay reviews Life Insurance and Medical Insurance Enhanced maternity/ paternity pay Training and development opportunities Exclusive discounts from our preferred suppliers Access to the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity to support your health and wellbeing, including free legal and financial advice. learning and developmntt trade construction property sevices trades maintenance train ing coaching learning bristol lms apprentice apprentices car travel bonus profit share bath chippenham gloceester region regional l&d Learning and development training learning and development trade construction property sevices trades maintenance training coaching learning bristol lms apprentice apprentices car travel bonus profit share bath chippenham gloucester region regional l&d Learning and development training learning and development trade construction property sevices trades maintenance training coaching learning bristol lms apprenitice apprentices car travel bonus profit share bath chippenham gloucester region regional l&d Learning and development training learning and development trade construction property sevices trades maintenance training coaching learning bristol lms apprenitice apprentices car travel bonus profit share bath chippenham gloucester region regional l&d Learning and development training bristol bristol
Our client, based in Chipping Sodbury , Bristol is one of the largest privately owned national Property Services companies in the UK with offices across England and Wales, in over 18 locations and 32 Business Units and are looking for a Trade/Construction Learning Development Specialist. Essentially we are looking for someone from a Trades / Construction environment, either a contractor or council / housing association involved in training and developing construction / trade skills. This is a doer rather than strategic. It s more the hands on experience of developing people on the job we are looking for. So you may be someone who has worked in construction / property services or Trades in Learning & Development ( L&D) or Organisational Development. If you have worked in Construction / Trades you will probably have knowledge of the CITB (Construction Industry Training Board) . The salary is £48,668 and as you will be going out into the business they have added a car allowance at £7,250 (£55,918) plus private health, life , pension to 7%, profit share ( 14% last year ) . You will be living within commute of Head Office in Chipping Sodbury . They are an established and leading property services company for over 75 years, based across England and Wales, in over 18 locations and 32 Business Units Their main client base are Housing Associations , Councils and Local Authorities They are at the forefront of delivering innovative planned and responsive services to the built environment. 1. Job Purpose: To design and develop blended learning programmes and solutions that support improvements in trade and operational skills. Enhance delivery, consistency and compliance, and drive operational excellence across the company . Consult with the business and develop the skills and capabilities of operational teams, ensuring training aligns with the organisation's strategic goals. Support the building of robust learning pathways, and fostering a high-performance culture Identification and management of external training partners for qualifications and skill development to upskill trades for effectiveness and efficiency (technical skills) Source and manage funding solutions with the CITB and other industry partners. 2. Key Accountabilities: Support the People Development Manager to ensure the workforce is qualified to deliver services to customers in compliance with the Building Safety Act Build robust CITB relationships and proactive management of development and funding opportunities. Work closely with Health & Safety Manager to drive safety standards across the operational business (Toolbox talks, comms days, operative behavioural training) Design and roll out robust operative/trade development training programmes for key skill areas, including qualifications to recognise skills (e.g. on-the-job training, booklets, buddy systems, and champions). Consult and collaborate with L&D Business Partners and the Programme Team to schedule operations design and delivery priorities and implement solutions such as Trainee Surveyors, Contracts Managers and Forepersons, to ensure progression opportunities and capability building Develop and deliver training on key operational, legal and safety initiatives Leverage external funding opportunities and partnerships to enhance the breadth and quality of training initiatives. And utilise funding and partnerships with trades to provide just-in-time training for upcoming projects. Design Induction and onboarding processes ensuring effective delivery for all new starters and promotions and automate processes to increase efficiency and unit involvement in early-stage employee engagement Content Curation & Development Work with subject matter experts to expand the digital learning offer with interactive and engaging modules. Design and improve mandatory and compliance training and collaborate on initiatives to align with industry regulations and best practices Regularly update the skills matrix to reflect current capabilities and future requirements across the organisation Deliver training initiatives to improve productivity for operatives and operational management teams, focusing on effective delivery Evaluate and enhance the toolbox talk programme, improving materials, delivery, and monitoring for quality and impact Support broader OD projects as required, ensuring alignment with organisational goals 3. Key Competencies: Training Design & Delivery. CITB Funding Practice. Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration. Operational and Trade Knowledge. Compliance & Regulatory Awareness. Digital & Automated Learning Systems. Project & Programme Management. Continuous Improvement & Innovation. Communication & Influence. 4. Core Behaviours Excellent communication, influence, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills Proactive Problem-Solving Anticipates training needs and develops solutions before issues arise Collaboration & Relationship Building Works effectively with internal teams, operational leaders, and external partners Adaptability & Resilience Adjusts training approaches in response to changing business needs and operational challenges Empathy & Supportiveness Understands the challenges of operational roles and tailors training to be practical and relevant Accountability & Ownership Takes responsibility for delivering high-quality training with measurable impact Continuous Improvement Mindset Regularly reviews training effectiveness and seeks ways to enhance programmes Innovation & Creativity Finds new ways to engage operatives and improve learning retention 5. Specialist Behaviours : Research, Design, Development, Delivery and Facilitation skill Skilled in creating engaging, structured training materials and facilitating sessions for diverse audiences Excellent facilitation, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills Organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously 6. Other Background Knowledge Prior Experience Proven experience in designing and delivering operational training within a trade, construction, or maintenance environment Strong knowledge of compliance, safeguarding, and risk management in operational settings Demonstrable experience in developing and implementing trade-specific learning programmes and professional development pathways Technical Skills: IT literacy, confident in use of MS Office applications and other IT software e.g Canva, Articulate, Open AI to design documents In-depth understanding and ability to apply learning and development methodologies, tools, and best practices Intellectual Ability: Relevant qualifications in L&D, training, or a related discipline Assessor or trainer qualifications (e.g., AET, CTTLS) desirable Knowledge or experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) is a plus . Benefits package: Be part of the company profit share scheme (14% of base salary achieved last year) Let us help you prepare for your future with an enhanced employer pension contribution of up to 7% 23 days annual leave (rising to 25) plus buy up to 5 days or sell up to 3 days per year Annual pay reviews Life Insurance and Medical Insurance Enhanced maternity/ paternity pay Training and development opportunities Exclusive discounts from our preferred suppliers Access to the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity to support your health and wellbeing, including free legal and financial advice. learning and developmntt trade construction property sevices trades maintenance train ing coaching learning bristol lms apprentice apprentices car travel bonus profit share bath chippenham gloceester region regional l&d Learning and development training learning and development trade construction property sevices trades maintenance training coaching learning bristol lms apprentice apprentices car travel bonus profit share bath chippenham gloucester region regional l&d Learning and development training learning and development trade construction property sevices trades maintenance training coaching learning bristol lms apprenitice apprentices car travel bonus profit share bath chippenham gloucester region regional l&d Learning and development training learning and development trade construction property sevices trades maintenance training coaching learning bristol lms apprenitice apprentices car travel bonus profit share bath chippenham gloucester region regional l&d Learning and development training bristol bristol
Emponics
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
My client has a great opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join its established Capital (planned and refurbishment based contracts works) business (inc Kitchen, Bathroom , Fire Risk ) which will be based in Cheltenham . Typically you will be out at customers a large proportion of the week . Jobs are tendering / estimating so can be typically smaller value ( relatively ) but high volume along with one off bigger projects . The role will be working on a new contract with a 5-year programme upgrading 2,500 homes for Cheltenham residents. The initial project will be upgrading kitchens and bathrooms; however, it is expected that the unit will develop into other areas such as decarbonisation retrofit, fire safety and other major refurbishment projects. As such, there is a great opportunity here for someone to increase the scope and level of their responsibility as the business unit grows. Many of their QS have risen quickly through the ranks here - and people stay with them . They are one of the UK s largest privately-owned property services companies with offices UK wide . A leader and pioneer in its field, they are at the forefront of delivering innovative planned and responsive services to the built environment. £54,900 inc car allowance (6.5K) , plus a private mileage scheme and fuel card , pension, healthcare, life insurance + profit share (last year 14%) They have continued to have a fantastic year full of growth and opportunity company wide and are excited to announce a long-term contract win which has been secured within the Capital (planned works/ Refurbishment) division so need an additional Quantity Surveyor in this specialisation and to actively impact their commercial success from the very beginning of a new contract set up. Ultimately, they are a commercially focused business, but they focus on people, sustainability, and exceptional client delivery/customer satisfaction to achieve this. You will thrive in collaborating with the operational team, while managing the full commercial responsibility for the financial and commercial aspects of our planned works for our local authority client. Benefits: Be part of the company profit share scheme (14% of base salary achieved last year) Private mileage scheme and fuel card Let us help you prepare for your future with an enhanced employer pension contribution of up to 7% OR a savings scheme. Life, Medical and Permanent Health Insurance 23 days annual leave, but you may want longer or less, so buy up to 5 days or sell up to 3 days per year. Access to the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity to support your health and wellbeing, including free legal and financial advice. Enhanced maternity/ paternity pay. The Quantity Surveyor role: As a Quantity Surveyor within the Capital works division, you will actively tender, estimate and measure onsite. Specifically, you will: Measure and prepare cost estimates for contracts and tenders, highlighting any risks and solutions for mitigating these. Prepare budget cost value reconciliations, identifying commercial risks and opportunities to ensure correct contract planning from the beginning. Work closely with the Contracts Manager to ensure productivity targets and contract milestones are agreed and issued before contract start, including direct labour incentives. Build strong client and supplier relations, to ensure any variations and the progress of contracts are discussed and resolved proactively. Take purchase, credit and debtor responsibility using COINS to achieve expected cash flow. Complete and analyse weekly reporting from site has adequate cost information (including labour rates and performance exceptional to budget, value, progress, quality, and safety) Produce monthly contract valuations. What will you bring as Quantity Surveyor? You will be inquisitive, organised, and honest as well as being a genuine people person who thrives when collaborating with clients, trade teams and immediate colleagues, fostering a real working together environment. Proven experience in a similar quantity surveying. Project surveying role Experience of successfully managing a value of works up to £3 million. A key eye for identifying areas to save money, reduce costs and maximise value. Additional Benefits include: Annual pay reviews Training and development opportunities Trade discounts from our preferred suppliers for you and your friends and family Specsavers vouchers Quantity Surveyor Quantity Surveyor QS housing social council kitchen kitchen kitchen bathroom bathroom bathroom fire risk fire risk carbon de-carbonisation decarbonisation retro fit retrofit council cheltenham gloucester bristol gloucs gloucester cheltenham gloucestershire gloucestershire quantity surveyor car company car profit share bonus profit share private health fire fire council housing housing housing
My client has a great opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join its established Capital (planned and refurbishment based contracts works) business (inc Kitchen, Bathroom , Fire Risk ) which will be based in Cheltenham . Typically you will be out at customers a large proportion of the week . Jobs are tendering / estimating so can be typically smaller value ( relatively ) but high volume along with one off bigger projects . The role will be working on a new contract with a 5-year programme upgrading 2,500 homes for Cheltenham residents. The initial project will be upgrading kitchens and bathrooms; however, it is expected that the unit will develop into other areas such as decarbonisation retrofit, fire safety and other major refurbishment projects. As such, there is a great opportunity here for someone to increase the scope and level of their responsibility as the business unit grows. Many of their QS have risen quickly through the ranks here - and people stay with them . They are one of the UK s largest privately-owned property services companies with offices UK wide . A leader and pioneer in its field, they are at the forefront of delivering innovative planned and responsive services to the built environment. £54,900 inc car allowance (6.5K) , plus a private mileage scheme and fuel card , pension, healthcare, life insurance + profit share (last year 14%) They have continued to have a fantastic year full of growth and opportunity company wide and are excited to announce a long-term contract win which has been secured within the Capital (planned works/ Refurbishment) division so need an additional Quantity Surveyor in this specialisation and to actively impact their commercial success from the very beginning of a new contract set up. Ultimately, they are a commercially focused business, but they focus on people, sustainability, and exceptional client delivery/customer satisfaction to achieve this. You will thrive in collaborating with the operational team, while managing the full commercial responsibility for the financial and commercial aspects of our planned works for our local authority client. Benefits: Be part of the company profit share scheme (14% of base salary achieved last year) Private mileage scheme and fuel card Let us help you prepare for your future with an enhanced employer pension contribution of up to 7% OR a savings scheme. Life, Medical and Permanent Health Insurance 23 days annual leave, but you may want longer or less, so buy up to 5 days or sell up to 3 days per year. Access to the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity to support your health and wellbeing, including free legal and financial advice. Enhanced maternity/ paternity pay. The Quantity Surveyor role: As a Quantity Surveyor within the Capital works division, you will actively tender, estimate and measure onsite. Specifically, you will: Measure and prepare cost estimates for contracts and tenders, highlighting any risks and solutions for mitigating these. Prepare budget cost value reconciliations, identifying commercial risks and opportunities to ensure correct contract planning from the beginning. Work closely with the Contracts Manager to ensure productivity targets and contract milestones are agreed and issued before contract start, including direct labour incentives. Build strong client and supplier relations, to ensure any variations and the progress of contracts are discussed and resolved proactively. Take purchase, credit and debtor responsibility using COINS to achieve expected cash flow. Complete and analyse weekly reporting from site has adequate cost information (including labour rates and performance exceptional to budget, value, progress, quality, and safety) Produce monthly contract valuations. What will you bring as Quantity Surveyor? You will be inquisitive, organised, and honest as well as being a genuine people person who thrives when collaborating with clients, trade teams and immediate colleagues, fostering a real working together environment. Proven experience in a similar quantity surveying. Project surveying role Experience of successfully managing a value of works up to £3 million. A key eye for identifying areas to save money, reduce costs and maximise value. Additional Benefits include: Annual pay reviews Training and development opportunities Trade discounts from our preferred suppliers for you and your friends and family Specsavers vouchers Quantity Surveyor Quantity Surveyor QS housing social council kitchen kitchen kitchen bathroom bathroom bathroom fire risk fire risk carbon de-carbonisation decarbonisation retro fit retrofit council cheltenham gloucester bristol gloucs gloucester cheltenham gloucestershire gloucestershire quantity surveyor car company car profit share bonus profit share private health fire fire council housing housing housing
