Our client, a multi-disciplinary Construction Consultancy, are seeking a Assistant Project Manager to join them in their Birmingham office. The Assistant Project Manager will be working on a range of projects working both pre and post contract, completing a full array of cost management and Quantity Surveying duties. This particular client is a multi-disciplinary consultancy offering Clients Quantity Surveying, Employer's Agent, Building Surveying and Principal Designer services across a broad range of commercial sectors on major development projects ranging from £1 million to £100 million. Their benefits package includes; flexible working hours, work from home options, private medical cover, 25 days holiday and ongoing chartership support (if needed). Assistant Project Manager Position Remuneration Salary: £25k - £30k DOE Holiday: 25 days plus BH Flexible start / finish times Work from home options Private health care Pension scheme Start date: ASAP (happy to wait for notice periods) Projects: Hotel / Leisure Reporting to: Director Working hours: Monday to Friday Further details can be discussed Assistant Project Manager Position Requirements Relevant degree or qualification in Construction Management, Project Management or similar Work experience is advantageous (not essential) Open to graduates fresh from university Full driving licence Presentable, professional Must be able to commute to Birmingham Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, and contact you in relation to this application and the services we offer.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Our client, a multi-disciplinary Construction Consultancy, are seeking a Assistant Project Manager to join them in their Birmingham office. The Assistant Project Manager will be working on a range of projects working both pre and post contract, completing a full array of cost management and Quantity Surveying duties. This particular client is a multi-disciplinary consultancy offering Clients Quantity Surveying, Employer's Agent, Building Surveying and Principal Designer services across a broad range of commercial sectors on major development projects ranging from £1 million to £100 million. Their benefits package includes; flexible working hours, work from home options, private medical cover, 25 days holiday and ongoing chartership support (if needed). Assistant Project Manager Position Remuneration Salary: £25k - £30k DOE Holiday: 25 days plus BH Flexible start / finish times Work from home options Private health care Pension scheme Start date: ASAP (happy to wait for notice periods) Projects: Hotel / Leisure Reporting to: Director Working hours: Monday to Friday Further details can be discussed Assistant Project Manager Position Requirements Relevant degree or qualification in Construction Management, Project Management or similar Work experience is advantageous (not essential) Open to graduates fresh from university Full driving licence Presentable, professional Must be able to commute to Birmingham Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, and contact you in relation to this application and the services we offer.
A pioneering built environment Consultancy is actively seeking an Assistant Construction Project Manager to join their expanding team in Birmingham. This consultancy is at the forefront of delivering exceptional services to a diverse range of clients, including corporates, universities, manufacturers, developers, and regeneration companies. With a focus on quality, innovation, and growth, they provide an unparalleled opportunity for ambitious individuals to develop their careers in project management within the built environment. The Assistant Construction Project Manager Role The successful Assistant Construction Project Manager will be instrumental in assisting with the day-to-day delivery of projects, fostering client relationships, and contributing to the growth and development of the team's approach. This role offers a unique blend of responsibilities, including: Assisting with project documentation and reporting. Developing innovative solutions for clients. Leading and managing multidisciplinary design teams. Conducting feasibility studies, site surveys, and evaluations. Monitoring contractor progress and supporting new business opportunities. The Assistant Construction Project Manager Essential experience in built environment project management - consultancy. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ideally Microsoft Project. A degree in a construction-related subject is desirable. Strong presentation and report writing skills. Excellent communication skills and commercial awareness. Ambition, a willingness to learn, and the ability to complete projects on time. In Return? £25,000 - £35,000 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy/sell days. 3 volunteer days annually. Inclusive wellbeing offerings covering financial, physical, and mental health. Flexible hybrid working arrangements. Tailored career development focused on professional, personal, and educational growth. Pension scheme New company devices Cycle to work scheme EAP Discretional company bonus Birthday off Regular socials APC Support If you are a Project Manager considering your career opportunities, then please contact Jess Farrell at Brandon James. Reference: Project Management / Project Manager / Construction Consultancy / Employers Agent / Surveying / Construction / Building Surveyor / MRICS / Quantity Surveyor / Contract Administration / APC
May 01, 2024
Full time
A pioneering built environment Consultancy is actively seeking an Assistant Construction Project Manager to join their expanding team in Birmingham. This consultancy is at the forefront of delivering exceptional services to a diverse range of clients, including corporates, universities, manufacturers, developers, and regeneration companies. With a focus on quality, innovation, and growth, they provide an unparalleled opportunity for ambitious individuals to develop their careers in project management within the built environment. The Assistant Construction Project Manager Role The successful Assistant Construction Project Manager will be instrumental in assisting with the day-to-day delivery of projects, fostering client relationships, and contributing to the growth and development of the team's approach. This role offers a unique blend of responsibilities, including: Assisting with project documentation and reporting. Developing innovative solutions for clients. Leading and managing multidisciplinary design teams. Conducting feasibility studies, site surveys, and evaluations. Monitoring contractor progress and supporting new business opportunities. The Assistant Construction Project Manager Essential experience in built environment project management - consultancy. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ideally Microsoft Project. A degree in a construction-related subject is desirable. Strong presentation and report writing skills. Excellent communication skills and commercial awareness. Ambition, a willingness to learn, and the ability to complete projects on time. In Return? £25,000 - £35,000 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy/sell days. 3 volunteer days annually. Inclusive wellbeing offerings covering financial, physical, and mental health. Flexible hybrid working arrangements. Tailored career development focused on professional, personal, and educational growth. Pension scheme New company devices Cycle to work scheme EAP Discretional company bonus Birthday off Regular socials APC Support If you are a Project Manager considering your career opportunities, then please contact Jess Farrell at Brandon James. Reference: Project Management / Project Manager / Construction Consultancy / Employers Agent / Surveying / Construction / Building Surveyor / MRICS / Quantity Surveyor / Contract Administration / APC
Contracts Manager Facilities Management The primary role of the Contracts / Account Manager will be to lead client accounts within our busy Contracts Department. The Contracts / Account Manager will ensure that their allocated projects are run efficiently and profitably ensuring full compliance to all contract conditions. The most critical conditions being that all work is completed to a high standard, in a safe working manner, within programme and to the total satisfaction of their client(s). Duties and responsibilities include: Reporting to the Managing Director with the responsibility for the day-to-day running of a small team consisting of Directors, Assistant Managers, Administration staff and most importantly sub-contractors. Daily routine involves: Overseeing and managing Project Managers, Assistant/Trainee Managers, Site Supervisors, Administrator and associated direct trade and sub-contractor operatives. To develop and grow a portfolio of major accounts in terms of revenue generation, improved net earnings and profit growth in line with business targets. To be competent in the understanding of the contract design and construction drawings. Relay/discuss relevant information with the client, their agent or on-site personnel. Overseeing and Managing specialist domestic and nominated sub-contractors. Enforcing and monitoring Health & Safety practices and CDM Regulations on site. Attendance of regular site meetings with client, architect, quantity surveyor, planning supervisor etc. Overseeing and preparation of contactors reports for site meetings. Overseeing and preparation of contract programmes & progress reports. Pricing and agreeing instructions with the client or clients agent. Formulating valuations and final accounts. Desirable Criteria IOSH Managing Safely/NEBOSH. Management Qualifications. M&E Qualifications. Project Management / QS Qualifications. Additional pay: Bonus scheme Performance bonus Benefits: Company pension Life insurance On-site parking Schedule: Monday to Friday JBRP1_UKTJ
May 01, 2024
Full time
Contracts Manager Facilities Management The primary role of the Contracts / Account Manager will be to lead client accounts within our busy Contracts Department. The Contracts / Account Manager will ensure that their allocated projects are run efficiently and profitably ensuring full compliance to all contract conditions. The most critical conditions being that all work is completed to a high standard, in a safe working manner, within programme and to the total satisfaction of their client(s). Duties and responsibilities include: Reporting to the Managing Director with the responsibility for the day-to-day running of a small team consisting of Directors, Assistant Managers, Administration staff and most importantly sub-contractors. Daily routine involves: Overseeing and managing Project Managers, Assistant/Trainee Managers, Site Supervisors, Administrator and associated direct trade and sub-contractor operatives. To develop and grow a portfolio of major accounts in terms of revenue generation, improved net earnings and profit growth in line with business targets. To be competent in the understanding of the contract design and construction drawings. Relay/discuss relevant information with the client, their agent or on-site personnel. Overseeing and Managing specialist domestic and nominated sub-contractors. Enforcing and monitoring Health & Safety practices and CDM Regulations on site. Attendance of regular site meetings with client, architect, quantity surveyor, planning supervisor etc. Overseeing and preparation of contactors reports for site meetings. Overseeing and preparation of contract programmes & progress reports. Pricing and agreeing instructions with the client or clients agent. Formulating valuations and final accounts. Desirable Criteria IOSH Managing Safely/NEBOSH. Management Qualifications. M&E Qualifications. Project Management / QS Qualifications. Additional pay: Bonus scheme Performance bonus Benefits: Company pension Life insurance On-site parking Schedule: Monday to Friday JBRP1_UKTJ
We are seeking an experienced Office Manager with construction industry knowledge to join our clients established team. The Office Manager will provide leadership to the Project Administration team and administrative support to the business. The primary responsibilities include project administration, director support, project administration support, and general office duties. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Project Delivery: Complete all required project administration tasks for the Build Projects team. Produce Operation and Maintenance (O&M) manuals as directed by the project team upon project completion. Arrange accommodation for site employees and notify them as necessary. Director Support: Act as a Personal Assistant to Managing Director Project Administration Support: Chair monthly administration meetings. Lead and support the Project Administration Team. General Duties: Receive and allocate incoming calls following company procedures. Manage room bookings for meetings. Maintain the Subcontractor Database. Ensure robust implementation of Head Office procedures. Reports: Compile and issue ad-hoc reports as requested. Health and Safety: Comply with and promote effective health and safety procedures in the work area. General Responsibility: Ensure effective customer service and liaison with both internal and external stakeholders. Ensure compliance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act 2018. Maintain and update knowledge of professional development and relevant legislation to assist in recommending improvements to systems, procedures, and controls. Attend supervision, training, and meetings as required. Work flexible hours as needed. Undertake additional tasks as requested by the Line Manager. Ensure adherence to ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 principles in all activities. This position requires strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and the ability to effectively manage administrative tasks within the construction industry context. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting project delivery and maintaining efficient office operations. This role is only suitable for applicants with previous UK based Construction experience, this is not a trainee role. Applicants must currently be in a commutable distance to Oldham. Please apply with full CV, current salary details and availability for interviews.
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
We are seeking an experienced Office Manager with construction industry knowledge to join our clients established team. The Office Manager will provide leadership to the Project Administration team and administrative support to the business. The primary responsibilities include project administration, director support, project administration support, and general office duties. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Project Delivery: Complete all required project administration tasks for the Build Projects team. Produce Operation and Maintenance (O&M) manuals as directed by the project team upon project completion. Arrange accommodation for site employees and notify them as necessary. Director Support: Act as a Personal Assistant to Managing Director Project Administration Support: Chair monthly administration meetings. Lead and support the Project Administration Team. General Duties: Receive and allocate incoming calls following company procedures. Manage room bookings for meetings. Maintain the Subcontractor Database. Ensure robust implementation of Head Office procedures. Reports: Compile and issue ad-hoc reports as requested. Health and Safety: Comply with and promote effective health and safety procedures in the work area. General Responsibility: Ensure effective customer service and liaison with both internal and external stakeholders. Ensure compliance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act 2018. Maintain and update knowledge of professional development and relevant legislation to assist in recommending improvements to systems, procedures, and controls. Attend supervision, training, and meetings as required. Work flexible hours as needed. Undertake additional tasks as requested by the Line Manager. Ensure adherence to ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 principles in all activities. This position requires strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and the ability to effectively manage administrative tasks within the construction industry context. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting project delivery and maintaining efficient office operations. This role is only suitable for applicants with previous UK based Construction experience, this is not a trainee role. Applicants must currently be in a commutable distance to Oldham. Please apply with full CV, current salary details and availability for interviews.
Job Title: Personal Assistant Location: Bromley, Kent Salary: £35 - £40k Permanent on-site A family-based construction company based in Kent is looking for an exceptional PA to support two Directors including the Executive Operations Officer. This is a great role for a multitasker where you'll need to be one step ahead, remain positive under pressure and juggle several things at once all the while providing a smooth and seamless service. The role requires strong experience gained from working in similar roles, and exception organisational skills. Key Responsibilities: Managing Director's calendar, coordinate meetings and appointments and conducting a short daily briefing of key meeting and appointments. Monitoring a high-volume mailbox; respond, flag and follow up ensuring complete confidentiality is adhered to at all times. Dictation of emails and other communications. Managing Director's action tracker that requires liaising with the Directors, Managers and Contractors, always monitoring the action status and initiate follow ups. Maintain an efficient and up to date filing systems for the prompt retrieval of information and documentation when required. Managing incoming and outgoing post/correspondence Prepare meeting agendas, documents, and presentations ensuring all necessary materials in advance. Minute taking for meetings Low volume travel arrangements Working on Ad hoc projects as required Processing personal requests daily and on hand for shopping or lunch runs. Supporting the Director with administrative support, managing files, organising documents and reports. Personal Specification: Relevant experience from the Real Estate Sector. High degree of proficiency in Microsoft Office Exceptional organisational skills High levels of attention to detail Ability to priorities tasks effectively. Always demonstrate discretion and trustworthiness Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels Excellent written and oral communication skills The art of multitasking and problem solving Most importantly 'a can-do attitude' with enthusiasm and energy daily Benefits: 25 days annual leave, Birthday Day off, Dress down Friday, 4pm Friday finish in August. If you believe that this is the opportunity for you, do not hesitate to get in contact!Feel free to reach me on: ?
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Personal Assistant Location: Bromley, Kent Salary: £35 - £40k Permanent on-site A family-based construction company based in Kent is looking for an exceptional PA to support two Directors including the Executive Operations Officer. This is a great role for a multitasker where you'll need to be one step ahead, remain positive under pressure and juggle several things at once all the while providing a smooth and seamless service. The role requires strong experience gained from working in similar roles, and exception organisational skills. Key Responsibilities: Managing Director's calendar, coordinate meetings and appointments and conducting a short daily briefing of key meeting and appointments. Monitoring a high-volume mailbox; respond, flag and follow up ensuring complete confidentiality is adhered to at all times. Dictation of emails and other communications. Managing Director's action tracker that requires liaising with the Directors, Managers and Contractors, always monitoring the action status and initiate follow ups. Maintain an efficient and up to date filing systems for the prompt retrieval of information and documentation when required. Managing incoming and outgoing post/correspondence Prepare meeting agendas, documents, and presentations ensuring all necessary materials in advance. Minute taking for meetings Low volume travel arrangements Working on Ad hoc projects as required Processing personal requests daily and on hand for shopping or lunch runs. Supporting the Director with administrative support, managing files, organising documents and reports. Personal Specification: Relevant experience from the Real Estate Sector. High degree of proficiency in Microsoft Office Exceptional organisational skills High levels of attention to detail Ability to priorities tasks effectively. Always demonstrate discretion and trustworthiness Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels Excellent written and oral communication skills The art of multitasking and problem solving Most importantly 'a can-do attitude' with enthusiasm and energy daily Benefits: 25 days annual leave, Birthday Day off, Dress down Friday, 4pm Friday finish in August. If you believe that this is the opportunity for you, do not hesitate to get in contact!Feel free to reach me on: ?
BIM Assistant London (hybrid) Prescient Group is partnered with a well-established and highly respected construction multidisciplinary consultancy, with offices throughout the UK. We have placed several candidates with the organisation in in the last 12 months really excelled in their careers. We are recruiting an experienced BIM Assistant. You will be joining a highly professional, high-performing, and welcoming team. The company is award-winning and is driven by the values that are at the core of all decisions. The firm will continue their growth plans over the next few years, so it's a great time to join if you want to excel in your career. The selected candidate will Assist in the development and maintenance of BIM models using industry-standard software (Autodesk Revit). Collaborate with project teams to ensure BIM models accurately represent project requirements and design intent. Conduct quality checks on BIM models to ensure compliance with project standards and specifications. Support the production of construction documents, drawings, and schedules derived from BIM models. Deliver transformative BIM solutions across a multitude of construction sectors. Assist in the preparation and coordination of design and construction documentation using BIM tools. Learn and adhere to established BIM standards, protocols, and workflows. Assist in the development and implementation of BIM execution plans and standard workflows for projects. Provide basic training explanations with support of the BIM Manager and also support to project team members on BIM software and workflows. Essential skills, experience, and attributes Keen and enthusiastic attitude towards BIM, keen eye on wider technology advancements and societal shifts - such as Artificial Intelligence, Virtual/Augmented Reality. Proficiency in BIM software such as Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, or similar tools. Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate and high-quality work. Previous experience or internships in the architecture, engineering, or construction industry is a plus. Benefits Great office team-building events and fully expensed seasonal social events. Opportunities for personal and professional growth in a supportive environment. Competitive Company Pension Scheme. Private health and dental plans Opportunities for flexible and remote working - we understand a work-life balance helps us all. Cycle to work Scheme. Employee Referral Scheme. Death in service benefit. Generous holiday entitlement with long service recognition and festive shutdown. Please contact Joel Fletcher at Prescient Group The Prescient Group will be managing your application in accordance with the GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018. If your application is successful, we will contact you and manage your personal data in accordance with the guidelines of GDPR. If your application has been unsuccessful, we will delete your application within 6 weeks and all records of your data
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
BIM Assistant London (hybrid) Prescient Group is partnered with a well-established and highly respected construction multidisciplinary consultancy, with offices throughout the UK. We have placed several candidates with the organisation in in the last 12 months really excelled in their careers. We are recruiting an experienced BIM Assistant. You will be joining a highly professional, high-performing, and welcoming team. The company is award-winning and is driven by the values that are at the core of all decisions. The firm will continue their growth plans over the next few years, so it's a great time to join if you want to excel in your career. The selected candidate will Assist in the development and maintenance of BIM models using industry-standard software (Autodesk Revit). Collaborate with project teams to ensure BIM models accurately represent project requirements and design intent. Conduct quality checks on BIM models to ensure compliance with project standards and specifications. Support the production of construction documents, drawings, and schedules derived from BIM models. Deliver transformative BIM solutions across a multitude of construction sectors. Assist in the preparation and coordination of design and construction documentation using BIM tools. Learn and adhere to established BIM standards, protocols, and workflows. Assist in the development and implementation of BIM execution plans and standard workflows for projects. Provide basic training explanations with support of the BIM Manager and also support to project team members on BIM software and workflows. Essential skills, experience, and attributes Keen and enthusiastic attitude towards BIM, keen eye on wider technology advancements and societal shifts - such as Artificial Intelligence, Virtual/Augmented Reality. Proficiency in BIM software such as Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, or similar tools. Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate and high-quality work. Previous experience or internships in the architecture, engineering, or construction industry is a plus. Benefits Great office team-building events and fully expensed seasonal social events. Opportunities for personal and professional growth in a supportive environment. Competitive Company Pension Scheme. Private health and dental plans Opportunities for flexible and remote working - we understand a work-life balance helps us all. Cycle to work Scheme. Employee Referral Scheme. Death in service benefit. Generous holiday entitlement with long service recognition and festive shutdown. Please contact Joel Fletcher at Prescient Group The Prescient Group will be managing your application in accordance with the GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018. If your application is successful, we will contact you and manage your personal data in accordance with the guidelines of GDPR. If your application has been unsuccessful, we will delete your application within 6 weeks and all records of your data
Role overview ID: Entity: Vistry Region: Vistry East London Department: Company Secretariat, Legal, Audit & Risk Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time Job Location: Brentwood, Essex Date Posted: 03.04.2024 We have a great opportunity for an Assistant Development Manager to join our team within Vistry East London, at our Brentwood office in Essex. As our Assistant Development Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the Land & Development Managers in the pre-construction phases of their development projects, including feasibility, legal, design, planning and health and safety related activities. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Agile working possible (dependent on role) Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private Healthcare Competitive contributory pension scheme Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary Share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality Degree level educated, or ability to demonstrate relevant experience in a similar position. Proficient in MS Office programmes; particularly Excel, Word and Outlook A general background knowledge in property combined with a relevant qualification Experience in a Development Trainee role or similar Organised and methodical, with good attention to detail Highly numerate with the ability to undertake feasibility appraisals Highly literate and able to understand and interpret complex legal documentation Able to work under own initiative, having good decision making skills and a keen sense of responsibility Ability to follow and lead change management programmes Firm commitment to accountability, performance management, target setting and monitoring Professional manner Able to work as part of a team as well as autonomously. Ability to communicate well with individuals at all levels Desirable - A desire to continue with further education Experience in a Development role within the Construction industry; ideally in either Affordable Housing or Property Development More about the Assistant Development Manager role Assist others in the assessment of new business opportunities. Research and review planning applications, in conjunction with others to identify site constraints and opportunities. In collaboration with the team undertake feasibility assessments using group software. Financials - Responsibility to support Development Manager in their responsibility to ensure overall financial viability of development is maintained and controlled at all times Update and manage development cash flows Assist the team to prepare consultant appointments and collateral warranties, and to co-ordinate signatures, scan and circulate documents as required. Assist the team to complete paperwork and reports in order to gain internal approvals and ensure audit compliance. Assist the team to procure suitable supporting information e.g. surveys, reports, assessments etc. required to support the planning process and enable sufficient pre delivery planning/design. This may include placing orders and dealing with invoice enquiries. Assist the team to approve invoices via the company financial systems When required organise and administrate meetings and provide information as requested to do so. Provide support to the team at external meetings and events, e.g. pre application planning meetings and public consultation events. This may require out of hours working. Resolve problems in collaboration with other team members Maintain project folders in order to ensure accurate record keeping and audit compliance. Management of several small projects, with the support of a Development Manager, to enable development and career progression. Collaborate with colleagues as required to share information and ensure successful delivery of schemes. Promote and represent the company when appropriate in order to maximise development opportunities and the reputation of the company. Any other task deemed necessary to the role. Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us At Vistry Group, we build more than homes. We develop sustainable communities across all sectors of the UK housing market through our leading housing brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Delivered through Vistry Housebuilding, Countryside Partnerships and Vistry Works with the support of Vistry Services, our values of integrity, caring, and quality continue to shape all we do. We're proud that our UK Green Building Council membership, 2021 Large Housebuilder of the Year award and status as a UK top-five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating allows us to transform land into thriving spaces. We're also proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. From memories and communities to worthwhile careers, we're making Vistry. Benefits Agile Working Offers a flexible way of working. Annual Leave Enjoy 28 days' holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards and buy up to 5 days. Pension with Legal & General Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available. Volunteer Days With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities. Why Vistry Joining Vistry is just the start of building your perfect career. In return for your passion and skills, we invest in your future, providing all the support and training you need to thrive in your career and realise your potential. Our work is rewarding in itself, but we also offer a range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits, plus plenty of recognition incentives. We value you and everything you help us build as we make Vistry together.
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
Role overview ID: Entity: Vistry Region: Vistry East London Department: Company Secretariat, Legal, Audit & Risk Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time Job Location: Brentwood, Essex Date Posted: 03.04.2024 We have a great opportunity for an Assistant Development Manager to join our team within Vistry East London, at our Brentwood office in Essex. As our Assistant Development Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the Land & Development Managers in the pre-construction phases of their development projects, including feasibility, legal, design, planning and health and safety related activities. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Agile working possible (dependent on role) Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private Healthcare Competitive contributory pension scheme Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary Share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality Degree level educated, or ability to demonstrate relevant experience in a similar position. Proficient in MS Office programmes; particularly Excel, Word and Outlook A general background knowledge in property combined with a relevant qualification Experience in a Development Trainee role or similar Organised and methodical, with good attention to detail Highly numerate with the ability to undertake feasibility appraisals Highly literate and able to understand and interpret complex legal documentation Able to work under own initiative, having good decision making skills and a keen sense of responsibility Ability to follow and lead change management programmes Firm commitment to accountability, performance management, target setting and monitoring Professional manner Able to work as part of a team as well as autonomously. Ability to communicate well with individuals at all levels Desirable - A desire to continue with further education Experience in a Development role within the Construction industry; ideally in either Affordable Housing or Property Development More about the Assistant Development Manager role Assist others in the assessment of new business opportunities. Research and review planning applications, in conjunction with others to identify site constraints and opportunities. In collaboration with the team undertake feasibility assessments using group software. Financials - Responsibility to support Development Manager in their responsibility to ensure overall financial viability of development is maintained and controlled at all times Update and manage development cash flows Assist the team to prepare consultant appointments and collateral warranties, and to co-ordinate signatures, scan and circulate documents as required. Assist the team to complete paperwork and reports in order to gain internal approvals and ensure audit compliance. Assist the team to procure suitable supporting information e.g. surveys, reports, assessments etc. required to support the planning process and enable sufficient pre delivery planning/design. This may include placing orders and dealing with invoice enquiries. Assist the team to approve invoices via the company financial systems When required organise and administrate meetings and provide information as requested to do so. Provide support to the team at external meetings and events, e.g. pre application planning meetings and public consultation events. This may require out of hours working. Resolve problems in collaboration with other team members Maintain project folders in order to ensure accurate record keeping and audit compliance. Management of several small projects, with the support of a Development Manager, to enable development and career progression. Collaborate with colleagues as required to share information and ensure successful delivery of schemes. Promote and represent the company when appropriate in order to maximise development opportunities and the reputation of the company. Any other task deemed necessary to the role. Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us At Vistry Group, we build more than homes. We develop sustainable communities across all sectors of the UK housing market through our leading housing brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Delivered through Vistry Housebuilding, Countryside Partnerships and Vistry Works with the support of Vistry Services, our values of integrity, caring, and quality continue to shape all we do. We're proud that our UK Green Building Council membership, 2021 Large Housebuilder of the Year award and status as a UK top-five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating allows us to transform land into thriving spaces. We're also proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. From memories and communities to worthwhile careers, we're making Vistry. Benefits Agile Working Offers a flexible way of working. Annual Leave Enjoy 28 days' holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards and buy up to 5 days. Pension with Legal & General Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available. Volunteer Days With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities. Why Vistry Joining Vistry is just the start of building your perfect career. In return for your passion and skills, we invest in your future, providing all the support and training you need to thrive in your career and realise your potential. Our work is rewarding in itself, but we also offer a range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits, plus plenty of recognition incentives. We value you and everything you help us build as we make Vistry together.
Role overview ID: Entity: Vistry Services Region: Vistry Services Department: Technical Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time Job Location: Brentwood, Essex Date Posted: 19.03.2024 We have an exciting new opportunity for an Assistant Technical Manager to join our team within Vistry Services, at our Brentwood office. As our Assistant Technical Manager, you will be responsible for providing technical and administrative support to the technical management team in the planning, co-ordination and design functions on each allocated project from Tender to Post Contract. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Agile working possible (dependent on role) Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private Healthcare and Dental Insurance Competitive contributory pension scheme Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary Share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality Experience and understanding of maintaining Technical schedules Able to work on your own initiative with minimal supervision in an assistant and administrative. capacity Written and verbal communication skills Excellent attention to detail Able to build and maintain relationships with both internal and external partners Strong IT skills and experience of using computers, preferably Excel, Power Projects & Word. Ability to prioritise and organise our work Knowledge and understanding of residential or contracting developments Professional qualification from recognised institution or experience in an appropriate role Evidence of an understanding of financial, legal, and planning processes. Architecture, Engineering or Project Management experience in either a development company or professional practice. An ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management with respect to Client, Professional Practices and site operators, both internal and external to the Company. An understanding of the construction process. Experience in a similar role. Experience using a document management system such as Viewpoint/4P/Docelite More about the Assistant Technical Manager role Assist the Technical Managers in compiling Pre-Construction Information Packs, O&M and H&S Files and other handover documentation packs. Support collation of QA records for final record information packs. Assist the Technical Managers with checking of all drawings. Monitor sub-contractors' approvals and keep up dated approvals schedule in line with build Update and co-ordinate technical reports and schedules Set up EDMS system for all jobs. Assist training new Technical Administrators that join. Assist with creation of and update Logistics Plans with Construction team. Liaise with Local Authority, Building Control and Warranty providers for approvals and Create and update Local Authority, Building Control and Warranty schedules and approvals. Assist with setting up central project directories and utility contact lists. Monitor and obtain all critical certificates to ensure documentation is in place for handovers. Assist with obtaining section agreements and technical approvals. Assist in obtaining local authority licencing quotes and utility company quotes. Obtain licences as required for road closure, build over, over sail etc Ensure all CDM documentation is up to date for the role of PD under the CDM regulations Ensure the RAMs are approved in line with programme and approval schedule kept up to date Assisting the technical manager and document controllers in ensuring accurate and effective information management including filing and distribution. Support consultants, subcontractors, clients and client in the use of the EDMS. Attend site meetings as required to assist the Technical Manager Collate and respond to RFI's in liaison with the Technical Manager Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us At Vistry Group, we build more than homes. We develop sustainable communities across all sectors of the UK housing market through our leading housing brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Delivered through Vistry Housebuilding, Countryside Partnerships and Vistry Works with the support of Vistry Services, our values of integrity, caring, and quality continue to shape all we do. We're proud that our UK Green Building Council membership, 2021 Large Housebuilder of the Year award and status as a UK top-five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating allows us to transform land into thriving spaces. We're also proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. From memories and communities to worthwhile careers, we're making Vistry. Benefits Agile Working Offers a flexible way of working. Annual Leave Enjoy 28 days' holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards and buy up to 5 days. Pension with Legal & General Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available. Volunteer Days With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities. Why Vistry Joining Vistry is just the start of building your perfect career. In return for your passion and skills, we invest in your future, providing all the support and training you need to thrive in your career and realise your potential. Our work is rewarding in itself, but we also offer a range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits, plus plenty of recognition incentives. We value you and everything you help us build as we make Vistry together.
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
Role overview ID: Entity: Vistry Services Region: Vistry Services Department: Technical Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time Job Location: Brentwood, Essex Date Posted: 19.03.2024 We have an exciting new opportunity for an Assistant Technical Manager to join our team within Vistry Services, at our Brentwood office. As our Assistant Technical Manager, you will be responsible for providing technical and administrative support to the technical management team in the planning, co-ordination and design functions on each allocated project from Tender to Post Contract. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Agile working possible (dependent on role) Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private Healthcare and Dental Insurance Competitive contributory pension scheme Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary Share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality Experience and understanding of maintaining Technical schedules Able to work on your own initiative with minimal supervision in an assistant and administrative. capacity Written and verbal communication skills Excellent attention to detail Able to build and maintain relationships with both internal and external partners Strong IT skills and experience of using computers, preferably Excel, Power Projects & Word. Ability to prioritise and organise our work Knowledge and understanding of residential or contracting developments Professional qualification from recognised institution or experience in an appropriate role Evidence of an understanding of financial, legal, and planning processes. Architecture, Engineering or Project Management experience in either a development company or professional practice. An ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management with respect to Client, Professional Practices and site operators, both internal and external to the Company. An understanding of the construction process. Experience in a similar role. Experience using a document management system such as Viewpoint/4P/Docelite More about the Assistant Technical Manager role Assist the Technical Managers in compiling Pre-Construction Information Packs, O&M and H&S Files and other handover documentation packs. Support collation of QA records for final record information packs. Assist the Technical Managers with checking of all drawings. Monitor sub-contractors' approvals and keep up dated approvals schedule in line with build Update and co-ordinate technical reports and schedules Set up EDMS system for all jobs. Assist training new Technical Administrators that join. Assist with creation of and update Logistics Plans with Construction team. Liaise with Local Authority, Building Control and Warranty providers for approvals and Create and update Local Authority, Building Control and Warranty schedules and approvals. Assist with setting up central project directories and utility contact lists. Monitor and obtain all critical certificates to ensure documentation is in place for handovers. Assist with obtaining section agreements and technical approvals. Assist in obtaining local authority licencing quotes and utility company quotes. Obtain licences as required for road closure, build over, over sail etc Ensure all CDM documentation is up to date for the role of PD under the CDM regulations Ensure the RAMs are approved in line with programme and approval schedule kept up to date Assisting the technical manager and document controllers in ensuring accurate and effective information management including filing and distribution. Support consultants, subcontractors, clients and client in the use of the EDMS. Attend site meetings as required to assist the Technical Manager Collate and respond to RFI's in liaison with the Technical Manager Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us At Vistry Group, we build more than homes. We develop sustainable communities across all sectors of the UK housing market through our leading housing brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Delivered through Vistry Housebuilding, Countryside Partnerships and Vistry Works with the support of Vistry Services, our values of integrity, caring, and quality continue to shape all we do. We're proud that our UK Green Building Council membership, 2021 Large Housebuilder of the Year award and status as a UK top-five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating allows us to transform land into thriving spaces. We're also proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. From memories and communities to worthwhile careers, we're making Vistry. Benefits Agile Working Offers a flexible way of working. Annual Leave Enjoy 28 days' holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards and buy up to 5 days. Pension with Legal & General Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available. Volunteer Days With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities. Why Vistry Joining Vistry is just the start of building your perfect career. In return for your passion and skills, we invest in your future, providing all the support and training you need to thrive in your career and realise your potential. Our work is rewarding in itself, but we also offer a range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits, plus plenty of recognition incentives. We value you and everything you help us build as we make Vistry together.
Company Description: McDonald's is the largest family restaurant in the world, serving approximately 69 million customers across 36,000 restaurants a day: in more than 100 countries. The UK & Ireland market is one of the most successful entities across the wider business, serving on average 4 million people a day. It has operated in UK since 1974 and the business is growing continuously with more than 1,400 restaurants and over 154,000 employees. McDonald's UK & Ireland has a proven track record of investing in the development of its employees and offering flexibility as part of its dedication to being a modern and progressive company. Every year, it invests over £40 million in developing people, giving every one of its employees the opportunity to take part in structured training. McDonald's buys ingredients from over 17,500 British and Irish farmers and spends over £1.1billion annually on its food and packaging requirements. McDonald's is committed to supporting British and Irish farmers to ensure it can continue to source many of its ingredients from the UK and Ireland. McDonald's is a market leader in its field, striving for the highest standard of quality, speed and restaurant experience. Re-generation of our restaurant infrastructure, covering digital ordering, re-imaging and dual-point service make working at McDonald's more exciting than ever! We are dedicated to using our scale for good: good for people, our industry and the planet. From bold recycling initiatives and sustainable sourcing efforts to our partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities, we see every day as a chance to have a genuine impact on our customers, our people and our partners. We're a people business just as much as we are a restaurant business. We strive to be the most inclusive brand in the world by building diverse teams who create delicious, feel-good moments that are easy for everyone to enjoy. Joining McDonald's means thinking big every day and preparing for a career that can have impact around the world. Company Vision and Culture Our Global vision is to build a better McDonald's and, in the UK, and Ireland we are working hard to be the UK & Irelands best-loved restaurant company. McDonald's is defined by its culture. Our culture shapes and informs everything we think and everything we do. Our culture influences the way we interact with each other, and how we interact with customers, franchisees and suppliers. Our culture motivates and inspires us to attract and retain great talent, creating positive, energising, exceptional working environment for us all. Our values drive our culture and shape our beliefs, our priorities and our actions. They influence the decisions we make, how we treat one another and how we show up as a brand to the world. Serve: We put our customers and our people first Inclusion : We open our doors to everyone Integrity: We do the right thing Community : We are good neighbours Family: We get better together Job Description: Fixed term contract until mid-January 2025 The Opportunity The Real Estate Legal Team is seeking a motivated, proactive and effective lawyer to join for a period of maternity cover. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced real estate lawyer to join a large and highly regarded inhouse legal team, as well as a rare opportunity to work as part of an established inhouse team of real estate lawyers in a fun and friendly environment. What will my accountabilities be? Supervising and supporting external lawyers on acquisition transactions, and working closely with acquisition surveyors and other members of the Legal team Undertaking some acquisition transactional work, although the majority of this is undertaken by external counsel Helping the Legal and Development teams achieve targets for new store openings and transactional acquisition work Providing day to day advice to colleagues in the Acquisitions, Estates and Construction teams on all matters connected with new restaurant acquisitions, as well as the existing restaurant estate Monitoring and reviewing best practice, standard documents, policies and precedents used on acquisitions Compliance advice and support, applying McDonald's global legal policies Identifying and communicating risks consistent with the both the risk appetite of the business and the legal department and advising accordingly Helping to develop the legal skills of more junior members of the team Proactively identifying market trends and regulatory changes to improve company policies and procedures, develop communication and training programmes and ensure awareness and compliance across the business. What Team will I be a part? You will be a part of the Real Estate Legal Team, which is one of three sub-teams within the UK & Ireland Legal Team. Both the UK&I Legal Team and the Real Estate sub-team are highly regarded across the business as high-performing, friendly and dynamic teams with a great reputation for influencing, challenging and leading those at all levels, across all departments. You will report into the Head of the Real Estate Legal Practice Group, and work alongside a further four real estate lawyers and a legal assistant. The wider UK&I Legal Department consists of around 20 team members. Who are my customers? The McDonald's Development team, which comprises separate teams of Acquisitions Surveyors, Estates Surveyors and Construction Project Managers The rest of the Real Estate Legal team, as well as the wider UK&I Legal team The Global Legal Team, including Global Compliance, Global Litigation, and real estate lawyers in other markets. Qualifications: What background do I need to have? You will be a qualified solicitor with strong academic credentials and post-qualification commercial property experience gained with a respected law firm or within an established in-house real estate department. Experience should include complex acquisition, development and landlord and tenant work, with some knowledge of planning and construction law. In-house or secondment experience, whilst not essential, will be advantageous. You will have the following critical skills and qualities: be an effective communicator (including having strong drafting skills and the ability to clearly and concisely explain concepts to non-legal partners); a relationship builder; efficient; and able to see the big picture by providing commercially sound advice adaptability to audience and ability to clearly and concisely explain concepts and to influence internal clients an innovative solution-focused approach and strong problem-solving ability strong commercial awareness and understanding, business judgment and ability to evaluate legal risk be a team player, with an ability to mentor, develop and model skills for others be positive, self-motivated, enthusiastic, authentic, pragmatic, forward-thinking and curious Additional Information: At McDonald's we arePeople from allWalks ofLife People are at the heart of everything wedo ,and they make the McDonald's experience. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture that means people can be their best authentic self in our restaurants and offices, which helps us to better serve our customers. Wehave a strong heritage of diversity and representation within our communities, which we are proud of. The diversity of our people, customers, Franchisees and suppliers gives us strength. We do not tolerate inequality, injustice or discrimination of any kind .These are hugely important issues and a brand with our reach and relevance means we have a very meaningful role to play. We also recognise our responsibility as a large employer to continue being active in our communities, helping to develop skills and drive aspirations that will help people to be more aware of the world of work and more successful within it, whether with McDonald's or elsewhere."
Apr 28, 2024
Full time
Company Description: McDonald's is the largest family restaurant in the world, serving approximately 69 million customers across 36,000 restaurants a day: in more than 100 countries. The UK & Ireland market is one of the most successful entities across the wider business, serving on average 4 million people a day. It has operated in UK since 1974 and the business is growing continuously with more than 1,400 restaurants and over 154,000 employees. McDonald's UK & Ireland has a proven track record of investing in the development of its employees and offering flexibility as part of its dedication to being a modern and progressive company. Every year, it invests over £40 million in developing people, giving every one of its employees the opportunity to take part in structured training. McDonald's buys ingredients from over 17,500 British and Irish farmers and spends over £1.1billion annually on its food and packaging requirements. McDonald's is committed to supporting British and Irish farmers to ensure it can continue to source many of its ingredients from the UK and Ireland. McDonald's is a market leader in its field, striving for the highest standard of quality, speed and restaurant experience. Re-generation of our restaurant infrastructure, covering digital ordering, re-imaging and dual-point service make working at McDonald's more exciting than ever! We are dedicated to using our scale for good: good for people, our industry and the planet. From bold recycling initiatives and sustainable sourcing efforts to our partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities, we see every day as a chance to have a genuine impact on our customers, our people and our partners. We're a people business just as much as we are a restaurant business. We strive to be the most inclusive brand in the world by building diverse teams who create delicious, feel-good moments that are easy for everyone to enjoy. Joining McDonald's means thinking big every day and preparing for a career that can have impact around the world. Company Vision and Culture Our Global vision is to build a better McDonald's and, in the UK, and Ireland we are working hard to be the UK & Irelands best-loved restaurant company. McDonald's is defined by its culture. Our culture shapes and informs everything we think and everything we do. Our culture influences the way we interact with each other, and how we interact with customers, franchisees and suppliers. Our culture motivates and inspires us to attract and retain great talent, creating positive, energising, exceptional working environment for us all. Our values drive our culture and shape our beliefs, our priorities and our actions. They influence the decisions we make, how we treat one another and how we show up as a brand to the world. Serve: We put our customers and our people first Inclusion : We open our doors to everyone Integrity: We do the right thing Community : We are good neighbours Family: We get better together Job Description: Fixed term contract until mid-January 2025 The Opportunity The Real Estate Legal Team is seeking a motivated, proactive and effective lawyer to join for a period of maternity cover. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced real estate lawyer to join a large and highly regarded inhouse legal team, as well as a rare opportunity to work as part of an established inhouse team of real estate lawyers in a fun and friendly environment. What will my accountabilities be? Supervising and supporting external lawyers on acquisition transactions, and working closely with acquisition surveyors and other members of the Legal team Undertaking some acquisition transactional work, although the majority of this is undertaken by external counsel Helping the Legal and Development teams achieve targets for new store openings and transactional acquisition work Providing day to day advice to colleagues in the Acquisitions, Estates and Construction teams on all matters connected with new restaurant acquisitions, as well as the existing restaurant estate Monitoring and reviewing best practice, standard documents, policies and precedents used on acquisitions Compliance advice and support, applying McDonald's global legal policies Identifying and communicating risks consistent with the both the risk appetite of the business and the legal department and advising accordingly Helping to develop the legal skills of more junior members of the team Proactively identifying market trends and regulatory changes to improve company policies and procedures, develop communication and training programmes and ensure awareness and compliance across the business. What Team will I be a part? You will be a part of the Real Estate Legal Team, which is one of three sub-teams within the UK & Ireland Legal Team. Both the UK&I Legal Team and the Real Estate sub-team are highly regarded across the business as high-performing, friendly and dynamic teams with a great reputation for influencing, challenging and leading those at all levels, across all departments. You will report into the Head of the Real Estate Legal Practice Group, and work alongside a further four real estate lawyers and a legal assistant. The wider UK&I Legal Department consists of around 20 team members. Who are my customers? The McDonald's Development team, which comprises separate teams of Acquisitions Surveyors, Estates Surveyors and Construction Project Managers The rest of the Real Estate Legal team, as well as the wider UK&I Legal team The Global Legal Team, including Global Compliance, Global Litigation, and real estate lawyers in other markets. Qualifications: What background do I need to have? You will be a qualified solicitor with strong academic credentials and post-qualification commercial property experience gained with a respected law firm or within an established in-house real estate department. Experience should include complex acquisition, development and landlord and tenant work, with some knowledge of planning and construction law. In-house or secondment experience, whilst not essential, will be advantageous. You will have the following critical skills and qualities: be an effective communicator (including having strong drafting skills and the ability to clearly and concisely explain concepts to non-legal partners); a relationship builder; efficient; and able to see the big picture by providing commercially sound advice adaptability to audience and ability to clearly and concisely explain concepts and to influence internal clients an innovative solution-focused approach and strong problem-solving ability strong commercial awareness and understanding, business judgment and ability to evaluate legal risk be a team player, with an ability to mentor, develop and model skills for others be positive, self-motivated, enthusiastic, authentic, pragmatic, forward-thinking and curious Additional Information: At McDonald's we arePeople from allWalks ofLife People are at the heart of everything wedo ,and they make the McDonald's experience. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture that means people can be their best authentic self in our restaurants and offices, which helps us to better serve our customers. Wehave a strong heritage of diversity and representation within our communities, which we are proud of. The diversity of our people, customers, Franchisees and suppliers gives us strength. We do not tolerate inequality, injustice or discrimination of any kind .These are hugely important issues and a brand with our reach and relevance means we have a very meaningful role to play. We also recognise our responsibility as a large employer to continue being active in our communities, helping to develop skills and drive aspirations that will help people to be more aware of the world of work and more successful within it, whether with McDonald's or elsewhere."
Are you looking to build your career within a fun and fast paced office environment? We are a friendly and social construction company, who are looking for a proactive Operations Assistant. If you have experience within customer service, people managing and office administration and are keen to start a role that is continuously developing, this could be the perfect role for you. About the job role; JOB TITLE: Operations Assistant JOB TYPE: Permanent, full time HOURS: 08:00am - 17:00pm LOCATION: Erith CULTURE: Busy, supportive, friendly team culture, collaborative, welcoming, friendly, social, fun! BENEFITS: Holiday allowance 20 days plus bank holidays, fun and social team, development and training. Free Parking. Duties: Provide a full administrative support to Operations Manager displaying high levels of communication, ensuring that all correspondence is relayed to them daily, working with the Operations Manager and Contracts Manager. Supporting them in their daily running of the business. Customer relationships and relayng clear and the correct information back to our customers and teams. Allocating out the daily jobs to our teams. Insuring they have all the correct information to carry out he tasks. Helping them with locating the jobs, speaking to customers so they can carry out their duties. Assisting the team with general office administration and front of house cover answering the phones and taking messages and passing onto the correct departments. Assessing and distributing drawing requests amongst the project teams and overseeing emails. Assisting project teams with the distribution of documents on various project.Arranging meetings, preparing agenda's and distributing accordingly. Assisting in the preparation of operation and maintenance manuals on behalf of team and updating our database. Co-ordinate the flow of information between the business and external contractors/ sub-contractors. Maintain electronic filing of data via internal systems. Assisting with ad hoc projects around the office Experience, knowledge and skills required. Must be well organised and be able to handle daily pressure in a calm manor. Managing our teams can cause stress. If people are off sick, jobs overun or issues are caused, this could mean customers are not happy and we need to be able to communicate and deal with the pressure of last minute changes. Need a fast thinker who can stay calm and deal with the issue to resolve this for us and the customers with the best outcome for all. Experience, knowledge and skills required; Experienced working within administration within Construction Excellent Microsoft Office skills Excellent communication skills, written and spoken Ability to prioritise tasks in a busy work environment Proven ability to take initiative Able to work independently Deal with daily stress in a calm manor About you! Strong desire to learn new skills Naturally creative Flexible Upbeat and positive Proactive Attention to detail skills Ability to manage busy workload
Apr 28, 2024
Full time
Are you looking to build your career within a fun and fast paced office environment? We are a friendly and social construction company, who are looking for a proactive Operations Assistant. If you have experience within customer service, people managing and office administration and are keen to start a role that is continuously developing, this could be the perfect role for you. About the job role; JOB TITLE: Operations Assistant JOB TYPE: Permanent, full time HOURS: 08:00am - 17:00pm LOCATION: Erith CULTURE: Busy, supportive, friendly team culture, collaborative, welcoming, friendly, social, fun! BENEFITS: Holiday allowance 20 days plus bank holidays, fun and social team, development and training. Free Parking. Duties: Provide a full administrative support to Operations Manager displaying high levels of communication, ensuring that all correspondence is relayed to them daily, working with the Operations Manager and Contracts Manager. Supporting them in their daily running of the business. Customer relationships and relayng clear and the correct information back to our customers and teams. Allocating out the daily jobs to our teams. Insuring they have all the correct information to carry out he tasks. Helping them with locating the jobs, speaking to customers so they can carry out their duties. Assisting the team with general office administration and front of house cover answering the phones and taking messages and passing onto the correct departments. Assessing and distributing drawing requests amongst the project teams and overseeing emails. Assisting project teams with the distribution of documents on various project.Arranging meetings, preparing agenda's and distributing accordingly. Assisting in the preparation of operation and maintenance manuals on behalf of team and updating our database. Co-ordinate the flow of information between the business and external contractors/ sub-contractors. Maintain electronic filing of data via internal systems. Assisting with ad hoc projects around the office Experience, knowledge and skills required. Must be well organised and be able to handle daily pressure in a calm manor. Managing our teams can cause stress. If people are off sick, jobs overun or issues are caused, this could mean customers are not happy and we need to be able to communicate and deal with the pressure of last minute changes. Need a fast thinker who can stay calm and deal with the issue to resolve this for us and the customers with the best outcome for all. Experience, knowledge and skills required; Experienced working within administration within Construction Excellent Microsoft Office skills Excellent communication skills, written and spoken Ability to prioritise tasks in a busy work environment Proven ability to take initiative Able to work independently Deal with daily stress in a calm manor About you! Strong desire to learn new skills Naturally creative Flexible Upbeat and positive Proactive Attention to detail skills Ability to manage busy workload
12 Month Fixed Term (Maternity Cover) starting 22 July 2024 Full time, 35 hours per week (flexible working will be considered) About the role We are recruiting for an Assistant Development Project Manager to work within our busy Development and Asset Management Department. You will be part of our team responsible for delivering our latest Development and Asset Management strategy; ensuring the delivery of 100 homes per annum, 60% for low-cost rent and 40% for low-cost home ownership. You will be responsible for the pre-construction activities on small to medium size projects, and work with the Development Project Managers on larger projects. This will help to deliver high quality new build development projects, ensuring value for money, innovative design, detailed specification, and sustainability. This role focuses on identifying new land led schemes, partnership and Joint Venture opportunities, securing S106 opportunities and leading the projects through internal approval, planning, and through to tendering. This role is essential in creating a pipeline of opportunities. Other accountabilities will be:- To ensure that the development process complies with JRHT anticipated outcomes; both contractual and regulatory. To have responsibility on your projects for commissioning and liaising with developers, landowners, consultants and other key stakeholders. To appointment an appropriate project team using a variety of consultants. This will be a busy and important role within JRHT. About You You will possess experience of delivering multiple projects, and the skills and abilities to execute these processes within a residential development context. Being well versed in the procuring of works and services, you will have experience of working with risk registers, and producing project related reports for a wide range of audiences.Having strong interpersonal skills, you will be a great influencer who can build and maintain effective working relationships. If you have a recognised or accredited qualification related to technical or design aspects of development, then so much the better. About us The Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) is an independent social change organisation working to solve UK poverty. The Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust (JRHT) is a registered housing association and care provider in Yorkshire and the North East. JRF and JRHT are two important influencing organisations with an ambitious agenda for inspiring positive change in the UK in line with our vision of a prosperous and poverty free UK. How to apply Please note that we do not currently offer any Tier 2 sponsorship . Closing date for applications is Sunday 5 May 2024 Interviews will be held in York approximately 2 weeks after the closing date Additional Information At JRF / JRHT we're at our best when we're continually building on trust, showing we care and making a difference - and hope others will do the same. So, for those roles which allow it, we're developing a more blended approach to how and where you work. Which means you can expect to work flexibly between the office and home. Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion At JRF/JRHT we believe in giving everyone an equal chance to succeed. Applications are welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or social economic background. We positively encourage applications from people with experience of living in poverty. We are a Disability Confident Employer . This means that we are committed to the recruitment, progression and retention of disabled individuals. We shall also offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the job. If you have a disability, please tell us if you would like to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.
Apr 28, 2024
Full time
12 Month Fixed Term (Maternity Cover) starting 22 July 2024 Full time, 35 hours per week (flexible working will be considered) About the role We are recruiting for an Assistant Development Project Manager to work within our busy Development and Asset Management Department. You will be part of our team responsible for delivering our latest Development and Asset Management strategy; ensuring the delivery of 100 homes per annum, 60% for low-cost rent and 40% for low-cost home ownership. You will be responsible for the pre-construction activities on small to medium size projects, and work with the Development Project Managers on larger projects. This will help to deliver high quality new build development projects, ensuring value for money, innovative design, detailed specification, and sustainability. This role focuses on identifying new land led schemes, partnership and Joint Venture opportunities, securing S106 opportunities and leading the projects through internal approval, planning, and through to tendering. This role is essential in creating a pipeline of opportunities. Other accountabilities will be:- To ensure that the development process complies with JRHT anticipated outcomes; both contractual and regulatory. To have responsibility on your projects for commissioning and liaising with developers, landowners, consultants and other key stakeholders. To appointment an appropriate project team using a variety of consultants. This will be a busy and important role within JRHT. About You You will possess experience of delivering multiple projects, and the skills and abilities to execute these processes within a residential development context. Being well versed in the procuring of works and services, you will have experience of working with risk registers, and producing project related reports for a wide range of audiences.Having strong interpersonal skills, you will be a great influencer who can build and maintain effective working relationships. If you have a recognised or accredited qualification related to technical or design aspects of development, then so much the better. About us The Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) is an independent social change organisation working to solve UK poverty. The Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust (JRHT) is a registered housing association and care provider in Yorkshire and the North East. JRF and JRHT are two important influencing organisations with an ambitious agenda for inspiring positive change in the UK in line with our vision of a prosperous and poverty free UK. How to apply Please note that we do not currently offer any Tier 2 sponsorship . Closing date for applications is Sunday 5 May 2024 Interviews will be held in York approximately 2 weeks after the closing date Additional Information At JRF / JRHT we're at our best when we're continually building on trust, showing we care and making a difference - and hope others will do the same. So, for those roles which allow it, we're developing a more blended approach to how and where you work. Which means you can expect to work flexibly between the office and home. Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion At JRF/JRHT we believe in giving everyone an equal chance to succeed. Applications are welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or social economic background. We positively encourage applications from people with experience of living in poverty. We are a Disability Confident Employer . This means that we are committed to the recruitment, progression and retention of disabled individuals. We shall also offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the job. If you have a disability, please tell us if you would like to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.
Permanent - Full Time - 40 Hours An exciting opportunity has arisen within our growing Refurbishment business for an Assistant Site Manager to join a dynamic Partnership team. As an Assistant Site Manager, you will support the Site Manager to ensure construction is completed safely, to specification, within agreed timescales and cost parameters as well as to Lovell quality standards. You will be able to demonstrate a proactive attitude towards achieving successful outcomes in the following key areas: Production and programme NHBC - Reportable items (RIs) Implementations and maintaining of LIMS and Quality control Cost control and project specific KPIs Site set up and presentation and maintaining for contract duration Material delivery and control Sales/customer liaison Liaison with external agencies Health, safety and environment Co-ordinate drawings and specifications Assist with compliance of contractual obligations Effective communication with project team Working relationships on site Candidates will have previous experience within the industry. You will ideally have up to date knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and building legislation, especially NHBC requirements, with experience of working within a trade background. Above all you will have excellent communication and organisational skills, an understanding of good customer service skills, and the ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team. Benefits Bonus entitlement based on performance KPIs Holidays - 26 days Life Assurance Pension Private medical insurance Ability to purchase additional holiday Access to discount portal Cycle to Work scheme and the Lovell Way to EV Digital GP Employee assistance programme Sharesave scheme As an Investors in People Gold award employer, Lovell is the UK's leading provider of mixed tenure affordable homes and has a reputation for innovation and excellence in the delivery of high-quality housing development and regeneration projects. We are committed to enhancing the communities in which we work, building quality homes for real people and looking after our own people; developing talent is key to achieving this. We understand that the success of our organisation comes from the strengths, skills and personalities of our people. Lovell is an equal opportunities employer who encourage and value diversity and inclusion within our teams. The Lovell culture is one that has been successful for many years. It is based on empowering colleagues to make decisions at a regional and local level, and to challenge the status quo whilst working as one to achieve our goals and make Lovell a great place to work for all.
Apr 26, 2024
Full time
Permanent - Full Time - 40 Hours An exciting opportunity has arisen within our growing Refurbishment business for an Assistant Site Manager to join a dynamic Partnership team. As an Assistant Site Manager, you will support the Site Manager to ensure construction is completed safely, to specification, within agreed timescales and cost parameters as well as to Lovell quality standards. You will be able to demonstrate a proactive attitude towards achieving successful outcomes in the following key areas: Production and programme NHBC - Reportable items (RIs) Implementations and maintaining of LIMS and Quality control Cost control and project specific KPIs Site set up and presentation and maintaining for contract duration Material delivery and control Sales/customer liaison Liaison with external agencies Health, safety and environment Co-ordinate drawings and specifications Assist with compliance of contractual obligations Effective communication with project team Working relationships on site Candidates will have previous experience within the industry. You will ideally have up to date knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and building legislation, especially NHBC requirements, with experience of working within a trade background. Above all you will have excellent communication and organisational skills, an understanding of good customer service skills, and the ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team. Benefits Bonus entitlement based on performance KPIs Holidays - 26 days Life Assurance Pension Private medical insurance Ability to purchase additional holiday Access to discount portal Cycle to Work scheme and the Lovell Way to EV Digital GP Employee assistance programme Sharesave scheme As an Investors in People Gold award employer, Lovell is the UK's leading provider of mixed tenure affordable homes and has a reputation for innovation and excellence in the delivery of high-quality housing development and regeneration projects. We are committed to enhancing the communities in which we work, building quality homes for real people and looking after our own people; developing talent is key to achieving this. We understand that the success of our organisation comes from the strengths, skills and personalities of our people. Lovell is an equal opportunities employer who encourage and value diversity and inclusion within our teams. The Lovell culture is one that has been successful for many years. It is based on empowering colleagues to make decisions at a regional and local level, and to challenge the status quo whilst working as one to achieve our goals and make Lovell a great place to work for all.
Contracts Administrator Reading, Berkshire (with hybrid working) The Company Driven by our mission to use innovation to prosper the community, we are passionate about challenging traditional methods and going above and beyond to deliver unrivalled service. We have grown 20%+ year after year for nearly two decades and are now the dominant Balcony Specialist in the UK Market.Our people matter. Our aim is to ensure you enjoy your work with us - that you thrive and grow in the role, rather than just get by. You could be joining a business that uses success to give back and support others with charitable initiatives and donations all year long. If you are willing to go above and beyond in all you do, keen to keep learning with a desire to achieve, looking for the best opportunity for you and your future career - then apply now!We have a challenging, varied and results-oriented Contracts Administration vacancy to support our Design team on a full-time, permanent basis. The Benefits - Salary up to £32,000 per annum- Discretionary quarterly bonus- 24 days' holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service- Hybrid working options (three days in the office and two days at home, once probation is passed)- Generous pension scheme- Quarterly performance reviews- Employee Assistance Programme- Onsite lunch provided- Free parkingThis is a brilliant opportunity for an enthusiastic and organised individual with great administrative skills to add value to our innovative organisation.Joining a supportive environment that values personal and professional development, you'll have access to countless opportunities to train, expand your skill set, take on new challenges and progress in your career.Plus, you'll get to enjoy the best of both worlds with our flexible working arrangement, which gives you the freedom to balance your professional responsibilities with personal commitments, taking you one step closer to that ideal work-life balance! The Role As a Contracts Administrator, you will support our Operations Team and Construction Project Design Managers with a variety of administration tasks.Assisting with project tasks, workflow programming, document control and reporting, you will support the team to deliver a variety of projects. You will ensure the correct information is used and we are operating within budget to provide the highest quality balconies to our customers.You will also organise and schedule meetings, prepare agendas and take minutes, book business travel arrangements, maintain office correspondence and help to prepare monthly reports. About You To be considered as a Contracts Administrator, you will need:- Excellent administration skills- Strong attention to detail- At a minimum, GCSEs or equivalent at level 4 / Grade C or above- To be IT-savvy- The confidence to ask questions at the right time and use initiative when required- The ability to multitask and work well under pressure to deadlines- A desire to keep learningPrevious administration experience would be beneficial to your application.Other organisations may call this role Admin Assistant, Administrator, Office Assistant, Office Co-ordinator, Project Assistant, Receptionist, Personal Assistant, PA, or Secretary.Webrecruit and Sapphire Balconies Ltd are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.So, if you're ready to begin your career as a Contracts Administrator, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
Apr 24, 2024
Full time
Contracts Administrator Reading, Berkshire (with hybrid working) The Company Driven by our mission to use innovation to prosper the community, we are passionate about challenging traditional methods and going above and beyond to deliver unrivalled service. We have grown 20%+ year after year for nearly two decades and are now the dominant Balcony Specialist in the UK Market.Our people matter. Our aim is to ensure you enjoy your work with us - that you thrive and grow in the role, rather than just get by. You could be joining a business that uses success to give back and support others with charitable initiatives and donations all year long. If you are willing to go above and beyond in all you do, keen to keep learning with a desire to achieve, looking for the best opportunity for you and your future career - then apply now!We have a challenging, varied and results-oriented Contracts Administration vacancy to support our Design team on a full-time, permanent basis. The Benefits - Salary up to £32,000 per annum- Discretionary quarterly bonus- 24 days' holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service- Hybrid working options (three days in the office and two days at home, once probation is passed)- Generous pension scheme- Quarterly performance reviews- Employee Assistance Programme- Onsite lunch provided- Free parkingThis is a brilliant opportunity for an enthusiastic and organised individual with great administrative skills to add value to our innovative organisation.Joining a supportive environment that values personal and professional development, you'll have access to countless opportunities to train, expand your skill set, take on new challenges and progress in your career.Plus, you'll get to enjoy the best of both worlds with our flexible working arrangement, which gives you the freedom to balance your professional responsibilities with personal commitments, taking you one step closer to that ideal work-life balance! The Role As a Contracts Administrator, you will support our Operations Team and Construction Project Design Managers with a variety of administration tasks.Assisting with project tasks, workflow programming, document control and reporting, you will support the team to deliver a variety of projects. You will ensure the correct information is used and we are operating within budget to provide the highest quality balconies to our customers.You will also organise and schedule meetings, prepare agendas and take minutes, book business travel arrangements, maintain office correspondence and help to prepare monthly reports. About You To be considered as a Contracts Administrator, you will need:- Excellent administration skills- Strong attention to detail- At a minimum, GCSEs or equivalent at level 4 / Grade C or above- To be IT-savvy- The confidence to ask questions at the right time and use initiative when required- The ability to multitask and work well under pressure to deadlines- A desire to keep learningPrevious administration experience would be beneficial to your application.Other organisations may call this role Admin Assistant, Administrator, Office Assistant, Office Co-ordinator, Project Assistant, Receptionist, Personal Assistant, PA, or Secretary.Webrecruit and Sapphire Balconies Ltd are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.So, if you're ready to begin your career as a Contracts Administrator, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
Annual Salary : £30,000 per annum (pro-rata) Location : Central London, Hybrid (a mix of office and home working post onboarding) Job Type : Part-time (This could be agreed between 16-24 hours per week) My client is a high-end Construction business that specialise in bespoke Central London based projects. They are currently looking to hire a new Part-time Accounts Payable Assistant to work 21 hours per week. This is a newly created opportunity to work in a friendly, supportive and professional environment with sole responsibility over the Accounts Payable function. As an Accounts Payable Assistant your Day-to-day duties will include: Managing the Accounts Payable inbox and dealing with all queries Reconciling supplier delivery notes with supplier invoices Reconciling supplier invoices against purchase orders Coding & inputting supplier invoices into Xero Producing supplier payment reports as required by Finance Manager Reconciling supplier statements and resolving disputes/queries Collating site labour timesheets each week for processing Reconciling VISA payments on a monthly basis and verifying receipts with statements Required Skills and Qualifications: Proven Accounts Payable experience IT literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office software packages Highly professional and diligent with a pride for attention to detail Team player with excellent organisational skills This opportunity would suit an experienced Accounts Payable professional who is specifically looking for a stable and long-term, part-time opportunity.
Apr 24, 2024
Full time
Annual Salary : £30,000 per annum (pro-rata) Location : Central London, Hybrid (a mix of office and home working post onboarding) Job Type : Part-time (This could be agreed between 16-24 hours per week) My client is a high-end Construction business that specialise in bespoke Central London based projects. They are currently looking to hire a new Part-time Accounts Payable Assistant to work 21 hours per week. This is a newly created opportunity to work in a friendly, supportive and professional environment with sole responsibility over the Accounts Payable function. As an Accounts Payable Assistant your Day-to-day duties will include: Managing the Accounts Payable inbox and dealing with all queries Reconciling supplier delivery notes with supplier invoices Reconciling supplier invoices against purchase orders Coding & inputting supplier invoices into Xero Producing supplier payment reports as required by Finance Manager Reconciling supplier statements and resolving disputes/queries Collating site labour timesheets each week for processing Reconciling VISA payments on a monthly basis and verifying receipts with statements Required Skills and Qualifications: Proven Accounts Payable experience IT literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office software packages Highly professional and diligent with a pride for attention to detail Team player with excellent organisational skills This opportunity would suit an experienced Accounts Payable professional who is specifically looking for a stable and long-term, part-time opportunity.
The Role An exciting new opportunity for a Proposals Manager / Bid Writer has been created at Willmott Dixon to join a dedicated team focused on winning and developing education projects for the Department for Education across England. Building on our significant successes during 2022-23, we are seeking a candidate who can help in producing high impact, credible and customer centric PITT and ITT submissions. The position forms part of a tight-nit, creative, and fun team, who are eager to push the boundaries of what is possible alongside this like-minded customer, through the latest approaches to innovation, education, and sustainability. The team has a base within our Hitchin office, with the opportunity to work from our Central London office and home throughout the week. This role come with an attractive rewards package, leading benefits and career development with one of the UKs leading construction companies, known for its industry leading sustainability strategy and award-winning diversity approach. The Project Bid Writer responsibilities include: Enhance the quality of bids with clear, accessible written content. Writing bespoke answers to customer questions To communicate effectively and influence Review and critique specialist authors' responses. Writing and editing bid submissions into compelling and persuasive responses. Ensuring the writing structure and words used in the proposal persuasively conveys the offer to the customer Manage a varied workload with multiple conflicting deadlines. Understand and include customer-focused sales messages and share with bid authors. To identify risks and opportunities. Manage mutliple stakeholders across the Willmott Dixon business Essential and Desirable Criteria Essential: Significant experience in a Bid writer role in the construction industry InDesign Microsoft Office Suite Desired: A Level/Degree English Literature Background utilising excellent writing skills e.g. Communications, PR, Journalism Schedule (Resource/Time) Management Platforms Photoshop/Illustrator APMP foundation Additional Information At Willmott Dixon we provide an inclusive and flexible working environment for people to thrive in and we are happy to support agile working wherever possible. We are a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme. About Us With over 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon's purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive. Construction is changing and we are at the forefront of that change. Pioneering new ways to build, innovating the way construction is viewed and establishing ourselves as one of the top employers in any industry. It truly is an amazing company in one of the most exciting industries with a vast array of professional career paths. Adding to that our numerous people awards, we understand everyone has a unique potential and ability to make a difference and succeed; if you want your skills developed and talent recognised, why not join our business! Willmott Dixon was awarded No 1 in the Best "Big" Companies (2022) to work for and already holds the Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2022. We are the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.
Apr 24, 2024
Full time
The Role An exciting new opportunity for a Proposals Manager / Bid Writer has been created at Willmott Dixon to join a dedicated team focused on winning and developing education projects for the Department for Education across England. Building on our significant successes during 2022-23, we are seeking a candidate who can help in producing high impact, credible and customer centric PITT and ITT submissions. The position forms part of a tight-nit, creative, and fun team, who are eager to push the boundaries of what is possible alongside this like-minded customer, through the latest approaches to innovation, education, and sustainability. The team has a base within our Hitchin office, with the opportunity to work from our Central London office and home throughout the week. This role come with an attractive rewards package, leading benefits and career development with one of the UKs leading construction companies, known for its industry leading sustainability strategy and award-winning diversity approach. The Project Bid Writer responsibilities include: Enhance the quality of bids with clear, accessible written content. Writing bespoke answers to customer questions To communicate effectively and influence Review and critique specialist authors' responses. Writing and editing bid submissions into compelling and persuasive responses. Ensuring the writing structure and words used in the proposal persuasively conveys the offer to the customer Manage a varied workload with multiple conflicting deadlines. Understand and include customer-focused sales messages and share with bid authors. To identify risks and opportunities. Manage mutliple stakeholders across the Willmott Dixon business Essential and Desirable Criteria Essential: Significant experience in a Bid writer role in the construction industry InDesign Microsoft Office Suite Desired: A Level/Degree English Literature Background utilising excellent writing skills e.g. Communications, PR, Journalism Schedule (Resource/Time) Management Platforms Photoshop/Illustrator APMP foundation Additional Information At Willmott Dixon we provide an inclusive and flexible working environment for people to thrive in and we are happy to support agile working wherever possible. We are a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme. About Us With over 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon's purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive. Construction is changing and we are at the forefront of that change. Pioneering new ways to build, innovating the way construction is viewed and establishing ourselves as one of the top employers in any industry. It truly is an amazing company in one of the most exciting industries with a vast array of professional career paths. Adding to that our numerous people awards, we understand everyone has a unique potential and ability to make a difference and succeed; if you want your skills developed and talent recognised, why not join our business! Willmott Dixon was awarded No 1 in the Best "Big" Companies (2022) to work for and already holds the Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2022. We are the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.
My client is a World leading Construction company. Due to an influx of work on a major framework in Southern England, they are looking to recruit Engineers on a permanent basis to work on projects within a 40 mile radius of Petersfield and covering the counties of Hampshire and West Sussex Key Duties include: •Establish and promote best practice in health, safety and environmental matters in conjunction with the SHQE department. •Where required supervision of assistant engineers and junior engineers. •Accurate setting out of the works and dimensional control. •Resolving technical problems at all levels. •Carry out inspections in accordance with the Inspection and Test Plan in a timely manner. •The production of survey information and red lined drawings for the completion of the As-built records. •Ensuring activities are carried out in safe manner in accordance with the Project Safety Plan. •Accurate maintenance of Quality Management System records. •Ensure equipment is calibrated, in date and suitable checked in accordance with company policies and the manufacturers defined requirements. •Ensure the site diary is accurately maintained noting against each record the date, location and serial number of equipment used. •Makes sure that only competent personnel are used to carry out the Works. Policies the outputs to confirm that the required level of quality is maintained. •Co-ordination and supervision of Sub-contractors in the performance of the Works. •Informing senior management of any non-conformances or poor workmanship. •Ensure all site personnel have clear, accurate and appropriate information to carry out their duties. •Minimises environmental disturbance during construction works. •Supervises the outputs and confirms that the project environmental requirements are met. •Close liaison with the Site Foreman and Works Managers. •Ensure all materials on site are suitable and to contract specification •Assist the Site Management team to update KPI s, material reconciliation and progress reports. Qualifications required; Educated to Degree level or equivalent in Civil Engineering or another relevant subject matter Ideally two years of UK site based experience for Site Enginneers although site based graduates will also be considered. CSCS Supervisory Card Package; Competitive basic salary Car / Car Allowance Pension scheme Private Healthcare Annual Bonus Many other benefits
Feb 10, 2023
Full time
My client is a World leading Construction company. Due to an influx of work on a major framework in Southern England, they are looking to recruit Engineers on a permanent basis to work on projects within a 40 mile radius of Petersfield and covering the counties of Hampshire and West Sussex Key Duties include: •Establish and promote best practice in health, safety and environmental matters in conjunction with the SHQE department. •Where required supervision of assistant engineers and junior engineers. •Accurate setting out of the works and dimensional control. •Resolving technical problems at all levels. •Carry out inspections in accordance with the Inspection and Test Plan in a timely manner. •The production of survey information and red lined drawings for the completion of the As-built records. •Ensuring activities are carried out in safe manner in accordance with the Project Safety Plan. •Accurate maintenance of Quality Management System records. •Ensure equipment is calibrated, in date and suitable checked in accordance with company policies and the manufacturers defined requirements. •Ensure the site diary is accurately maintained noting against each record the date, location and serial number of equipment used. •Makes sure that only competent personnel are used to carry out the Works. Policies the outputs to confirm that the required level of quality is maintained. •Co-ordination and supervision of Sub-contractors in the performance of the Works. •Informing senior management of any non-conformances or poor workmanship. •Ensure all site personnel have clear, accurate and appropriate information to carry out their duties. •Minimises environmental disturbance during construction works. •Supervises the outputs and confirms that the project environmental requirements are met. •Close liaison with the Site Foreman and Works Managers. •Ensure all materials on site are suitable and to contract specification •Assist the Site Management team to update KPI s, material reconciliation and progress reports. Qualifications required; Educated to Degree level or equivalent in Civil Engineering or another relevant subject matter Ideally two years of UK site based experience for Site Enginneers although site based graduates will also be considered. CSCS Supervisory Card Package; Competitive basic salary Car / Car Allowance Pension scheme Private Healthcare Annual Bonus Many other benefits
Site Manager (VN2967) Apply now, read the job details by scrolling down Double check you have the necessary skills before sending an application. Business Area: Operational Management Vacancy Base: East Midlands County: East Midlands Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 40 Eurovia's core expertise is transport infrastructure and urban development, producing specialist, market leading materials and construction services to the UK highways industry. Our knowledge and technical expertise has enabled investment in growth to develop innovative and sustainable construction techniques and solutions that benefit road users, airports, stadiums, playgrounds and pedestrian footways across the UK. We are currently looking to recruit 5 Site Managers across the East Midlands on a permanent basis. The Site Managers will each be responsible for one site, overseeing works worth £2-3 million Key Responsibilities; Responsible for the day to day management of a single contracting project, or combination of projects by agreement if deemed appropriate, ensuring that at all times those sites operate in accordance with the Eurovia management system as it is applied locally. Responsible for the effective implementation of the Eurovia safety management system as it is amended locally. Responsible for ensuring all divisional and group process is adhered to where they relate directly and indirectly to the delivery of projects within the area of responsibility. Responsible for building and maintaining professional and productive relationships which are collaborative and mutually trustworthy with client officers, designers, suppliers and subcontractors. Responsible for the direct line management of General Foreman, Site Engineers, Assistant/Section Managers and for overarching, indirect management of directly employed and subcontracted workforce. Ideal Candidate; Previous Site Management experience in a relevant industry Project Management experience Strong People Management Full UK Driving Licence We are Investors in People accredited We work hard to create an environment for job satisfaction, where our workforce feel that they are instrumental in contributing to the overall success of the business and on a personal level, can access development towards their professional goals and aspirations.
Sep 23, 2022
Full time
Site Manager (VN2967) Apply now, read the job details by scrolling down Double check you have the necessary skills before sending an application. Business Area: Operational Management Vacancy Base: East Midlands County: East Midlands Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 40 Eurovia's core expertise is transport infrastructure and urban development, producing specialist, market leading materials and construction services to the UK highways industry. Our knowledge and technical expertise has enabled investment in growth to develop innovative and sustainable construction techniques and solutions that benefit road users, airports, stadiums, playgrounds and pedestrian footways across the UK. We are currently looking to recruit 5 Site Managers across the East Midlands on a permanent basis. The Site Managers will each be responsible for one site, overseeing works worth £2-3 million Key Responsibilities; Responsible for the day to day management of a single contracting project, or combination of projects by agreement if deemed appropriate, ensuring that at all times those sites operate in accordance with the Eurovia management system as it is applied locally. Responsible for the effective implementation of the Eurovia safety management system as it is amended locally. Responsible for ensuring all divisional and group process is adhered to where they relate directly and indirectly to the delivery of projects within the area of responsibility. Responsible for building and maintaining professional and productive relationships which are collaborative and mutually trustworthy with client officers, designers, suppliers and subcontractors. Responsible for the direct line management of General Foreman, Site Engineers, Assistant/Section Managers and for overarching, indirect management of directly employed and subcontracted workforce. Ideal Candidate; Previous Site Management experience in a relevant industry Project Management experience Strong People Management Full UK Driving Licence We are Investors in People accredited We work hard to create an environment for job satisfaction, where our workforce feel that they are instrumental in contributing to the overall success of the business and on a personal level, can access development towards their professional goals and aspirations.
Description and requirements Skanska, one of the world's leading project development and construction groups, is an inclusive and responsible business that is helping to build a better society. Skanska is the Delivery Integration Partner (DIP) on Highways England's Regional Development Partnership (RDP) Framework within the Midlands and East Regions and are delivering a number of schemes. About the project: A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet Improvement scheme The purpose of the Scheme is to address the problems of congestion, poor journey time reliability and poor resilience against incidents between the Black Cat and Caxton Gibbet roundabouts. The Scheme seeks to address these problems through the construction of a new 10 mile dual 2-lane carriageway from west of the A421 / A1 Black Cat roundabout through to east of the A428/A1198 Caxton Gibbet roundabout. You will be joining the Technical Integration Management Team that operates centrally within the DIP and is responsible for the development of scheme solutions throughout their life cycle. The team is focused on creating the environment and platform to drive a holistic approach to solution development through strong integration of people, processes, information and systems. The key objectives is to deliver safer outcomes, right first time solutions, predictable delivery, maximised benefit realisation and scheme outcomes. The TIMT delivers this through the following core functions and will form part of your core responsibilities, you will: Facilitate and support scheme team integration, coordination and communication, including external stakeholders and supply partners with regards to design and engineering. Ensure efficiency of processes, design and health and safety Assist in managing and facilitating internal and client quality assurance and control requirements Manage, monitor and report team performance and project controls Assist in ensuring technical and commercial compliance, including change control Assist in the management and interface with other DIP functions such as sustainability, quality, health and safety, planning, Performance Optimisation Centre, Package Management Office. We are looking for: Proficient in the following: People - Focus on the personal development of yourself and that of others. Building the environment, culture and motivation to maximise the potential of a high performing Team Information Management - Commitment to effective information management and data analytics Processes - Delivering effective procedures, processes, workflows and assurance to support the role Systems and Technology - Implementation of systems and technology to facilitate and support Following experience and education: Educated to HNC, Degree Level or Higher Degree (post graduate) Experience of design management on major infrastructure scheme. Experience of design management at pre-construction and construction phases. Has experience of project-based design management and BIM. Infrastructure design - roads, bridges, rail interfaces, foundations, drainage etc. Equal opportunities We thrive through embracing differences, whether they be social backgrounds, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion, sexual orientation and any other protected characteristic - we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it Naturally Skanska. Flexible working We welcome you to ask about flexibility at interview stage and we will explore what is possible for the role. Reasonable adjustments We would like you to perform at your best at every stage of our recruitment process. Please contact us using if you require any adjustments that would support you throughout your application. More information about the role Please note this is an advert for our job vacancy, and therefore may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the role described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of Skanska. For a full role profile, please contact us: Closing date The closing date for this vacancy may be subject to change any time at the sole discretion of the business.
Sep 23, 2022
Full time
Description and requirements Skanska, one of the world's leading project development and construction groups, is an inclusive and responsible business that is helping to build a better society. Skanska is the Delivery Integration Partner (DIP) on Highways England's Regional Development Partnership (RDP) Framework within the Midlands and East Regions and are delivering a number of schemes. About the project: A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet Improvement scheme The purpose of the Scheme is to address the problems of congestion, poor journey time reliability and poor resilience against incidents between the Black Cat and Caxton Gibbet roundabouts. The Scheme seeks to address these problems through the construction of a new 10 mile dual 2-lane carriageway from west of the A421 / A1 Black Cat roundabout through to east of the A428/A1198 Caxton Gibbet roundabout. You will be joining the Technical Integration Management Team that operates centrally within the DIP and is responsible for the development of scheme solutions throughout their life cycle. The team is focused on creating the environment and platform to drive a holistic approach to solution development through strong integration of people, processes, information and systems. The key objectives is to deliver safer outcomes, right first time solutions, predictable delivery, maximised benefit realisation and scheme outcomes. The TIMT delivers this through the following core functions and will form part of your core responsibilities, you will: Facilitate and support scheme team integration, coordination and communication, including external stakeholders and supply partners with regards to design and engineering. Ensure efficiency of processes, design and health and safety Assist in managing and facilitating internal and client quality assurance and control requirements Manage, monitor and report team performance and project controls Assist in ensuring technical and commercial compliance, including change control Assist in the management and interface with other DIP functions such as sustainability, quality, health and safety, planning, Performance Optimisation Centre, Package Management Office. We are looking for: Proficient in the following: People - Focus on the personal development of yourself and that of others. Building the environment, culture and motivation to maximise the potential of a high performing Team Information Management - Commitment to effective information management and data analytics Processes - Delivering effective procedures, processes, workflows and assurance to support the role Systems and Technology - Implementation of systems and technology to facilitate and support Following experience and education: Educated to HNC, Degree Level or Higher Degree (post graduate) Experience of design management on major infrastructure scheme. Experience of design management at pre-construction and construction phases. Has experience of project-based design management and BIM. Infrastructure design - roads, bridges, rail interfaces, foundations, drainage etc. Equal opportunities We thrive through embracing differences, whether they be social backgrounds, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion, sexual orientation and any other protected characteristic - we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it Naturally Skanska. Flexible working We welcome you to ask about flexibility at interview stage and we will explore what is possible for the role. Reasonable adjustments We would like you to perform at your best at every stage of our recruitment process. Please contact us using if you require any adjustments that would support you throughout your application. More information about the role Please note this is an advert for our job vacancy, and therefore may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the role described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of Skanska. For a full role profile, please contact us: Closing date The closing date for this vacancy may be subject to change any time at the sole discretion of the business.
Assistant Site Manage - Warwick Salary: Negotiable (depended on experience) Refer a friend: £250 Your new company Are you looking to work with a 5 house builder with realistic build programmes - working within the fastest growing region in the UK, that offers great support and progression in the Midlands? An opportunity has become available to work on an NHBC award winning site in Warwick, consisting of 2/3/4 bedroom house and HAs. If you are a strong Assistant Site Manager, that has experience in traditional house build and looking to work with a top tier house builder, with an Pride in the Job award winning management team, then this is the ideal role for you! Your new role As Assistant Site Manager you will be working alongside an experienced Senior Site Manager, delivering a 200 unit site from inception through to completion, responsible for managing the build process of 2/3/4 bedroom traditional built homes and HAs from groundworks through to final CML. Ensuring that health and safety procedures are implemented, the build programme is met and quality homes are built will be key to your success. You will be responsible for carrying out site inductions, organising materials and delegating trades on site, liaising with agencies for supply to drive progress and meet the projects build programme. What you'll need to succeed Due to the fast nature of the role, you will have to be extremely self-driven and proactive, in order to manage project timelines, and ensure that workers on site are correctly managed. Having a strong knowledge of the construction industry and the build process is key, and you will have preferably worked with a large housing developer previously or come from a trade's background. Key requirements: 1+ years Assistant/Site Management experience S.M.S.T.S or SSSTS certificate First Aid certificate. What you'll get in return You will be offered a competitive remuneration package, and the opportunity to progress with one of the UK's most recognised house builders, alongside a Senior Site Manager that is well respected in the area. Additionally you will be joining a very stable business, which has established processes in place, ensuring that you have the support needed to develop your career. What you need to do now If you are interested in the above role email me directly or if you would like to discuss this role in more depth and current market conditions please do call Emily Ockwell on: . Alternatively if you refer a friend you will receive £250 as part of our Hays incentive scheme. 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
Sep 23, 2022
Full time
Assistant Site Manage - Warwick Salary: Negotiable (depended on experience) Refer a friend: £250 Your new company Are you looking to work with a 5 house builder with realistic build programmes - working within the fastest growing region in the UK, that offers great support and progression in the Midlands? An opportunity has become available to work on an NHBC award winning site in Warwick, consisting of 2/3/4 bedroom house and HAs. If you are a strong Assistant Site Manager, that has experience in traditional house build and looking to work with a top tier house builder, with an Pride in the Job award winning management team, then this is the ideal role for you! Your new role As Assistant Site Manager you will be working alongside an experienced Senior Site Manager, delivering a 200 unit site from inception through to completion, responsible for managing the build process of 2/3/4 bedroom traditional built homes and HAs from groundworks through to final CML. Ensuring that health and safety procedures are implemented, the build programme is met and quality homes are built will be key to your success. You will be responsible for carrying out site inductions, organising materials and delegating trades on site, liaising with agencies for supply to drive progress and meet the projects build programme. What you'll need to succeed Due to the fast nature of the role, you will have to be extremely self-driven and proactive, in order to manage project timelines, and ensure that workers on site are correctly managed. Having a strong knowledge of the construction industry and the build process is key, and you will have preferably worked with a large housing developer previously or come from a trade's background. Key requirements: 1+ years Assistant/Site Management experience S.M.S.T.S or SSSTS certificate First Aid certificate. What you'll get in return You will be offered a competitive remuneration package, and the opportunity to progress with one of the UK's most recognised house builders, alongside a Senior Site Manager that is well respected in the area. Additionally you will be joining a very stable business, which has established processes in place, ensuring that you have the support needed to develop your career. What you need to do now If you are interested in the above role email me directly or if you would like to discuss this role in more depth and current market conditions please do call Emily Ockwell on: . Alternatively if you refer a friend you will receive £250 as part of our Hays incentive scheme. 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
Description and requirements Our Building Services team at Royal Papworth Hospital, one of the world's leading Cardiothoracic hospitals is looking for an Assistant Commercial Manager to join the team based in Cambridge. The purpose of the role will be to support the Commercial Manager to adhere to the commercial, contractual, and financial aspects of the contract. Skanska, one of the world's largest development and construction companies, dates back 135 years and had a 2021 revenue of around £12.5 billion. We have 3,300 experts in the UK alone, would you like to join us in your next career move? You'll: Ensure that the Project discharges its contractual and legal obligations Drafting of letters to the client in response to contractual challenges Manage the contract procedures, invoicing, payments, and variations, together with contractual entitlements. Identify and deliver opportunities to provide enhanced value. Supporting the team with invoicing and debt ensuring maximisation of cash position of Project. Support the procurement procedures for the Sub Contract packages including scope, quantification, tender method, negotiation and Sub Contract documentation Ensure that the obligations and responsibilities of all Contracts are properly fulfilled to the time scales identified within the Agreements Monitor and manage the scope, change notices, terms and conditions of any contract changes Mitigate deductions within the contract Payment Mechanisms Manage the submission of contract variations, ensuring the appropriate approvals are received from the clients and pricing of maintenance obligations Provide accurate information to create a robust and transparent set of monthly and annual project accounts Maintain a risk and opportunities tracker Monitor and manage the Pre-Qualification Process (PQQ) in liaison with central procurement team Development of commercial process maps We're looking for: Experience of working in a commercial role within the facilities management sector Experience of working with client representatives Strong numerical skills Good communication skills Good organisation skills Experience of contract documents (PFI is preferred) Good computer skills including use of Microsoft Office, in particular be at an intermediate level Capacity to meet tight deadlines Equal opportunities We thrive through embracing differences, whether they be social backgrounds, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion, sexual orientation and any other protected characteristic - we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it Naturally Skanska. Flexible working We welcome you to ask about flexibility at interview stage and we will explore what is possible for the role. Reasonable adjustments We would like you to perform at your best at every stage of our recruitment process. Please contact us using if you require any adjustments that would support you throughout your application. More information about the role Please note this is an advert for our job vacancy, and therefore may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the role described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of Skanska. For a full role profile, please contact us: Closing date The closing date for this vacancy may be subject to change any time at the sole discretion of the business.
Sep 23, 2022
Full time
Description and requirements Our Building Services team at Royal Papworth Hospital, one of the world's leading Cardiothoracic hospitals is looking for an Assistant Commercial Manager to join the team based in Cambridge. The purpose of the role will be to support the Commercial Manager to adhere to the commercial, contractual, and financial aspects of the contract. Skanska, one of the world's largest development and construction companies, dates back 135 years and had a 2021 revenue of around £12.5 billion. We have 3,300 experts in the UK alone, would you like to join us in your next career move? You'll: Ensure that the Project discharges its contractual and legal obligations Drafting of letters to the client in response to contractual challenges Manage the contract procedures, invoicing, payments, and variations, together with contractual entitlements. Identify and deliver opportunities to provide enhanced value. Supporting the team with invoicing and debt ensuring maximisation of cash position of Project. Support the procurement procedures for the Sub Contract packages including scope, quantification, tender method, negotiation and Sub Contract documentation Ensure that the obligations and responsibilities of all Contracts are properly fulfilled to the time scales identified within the Agreements Monitor and manage the scope, change notices, terms and conditions of any contract changes Mitigate deductions within the contract Payment Mechanisms Manage the submission of contract variations, ensuring the appropriate approvals are received from the clients and pricing of maintenance obligations Provide accurate information to create a robust and transparent set of monthly and annual project accounts Maintain a risk and opportunities tracker Monitor and manage the Pre-Qualification Process (PQQ) in liaison with central procurement team Development of commercial process maps We're looking for: Experience of working in a commercial role within the facilities management sector Experience of working with client representatives Strong numerical skills Good communication skills Good organisation skills Experience of contract documents (PFI is preferred) Good computer skills including use of Microsoft Office, in particular be at an intermediate level Capacity to meet tight deadlines Equal opportunities We thrive through embracing differences, whether they be social backgrounds, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion, sexual orientation and any other protected characteristic - we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it Naturally Skanska. Flexible working We welcome you to ask about flexibility at interview stage and we will explore what is possible for the role. Reasonable adjustments We would like you to perform at your best at every stage of our recruitment process. Please contact us using if you require any adjustments that would support you throughout your application. More information about the role Please note this is an advert for our job vacancy, and therefore may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the role described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of Skanska. For a full role profile, please contact us: Closing date The closing date for this vacancy may be subject to change any time at the sole discretion of the business.