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Quantity Surveyor - Construction

Location: Swindon

Salary / Package: £50,000- £62,000 + Car + Pension + Bonus

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor? Or an Assistant wanting to make the step up? Feeling like you have hit a ceiling with no place to go to? Wanting to work on some leading construction projects? Want to work on projects you're proud to be a part of. What's stopping you? Do you want to make the steps to your next rewarding career?

Responsibilities

Pricing/forecasting the cost of the different components needed for a project.

Tracking changes to the design and/or construction work and adjusting budget projections in line with these.

Selecting and/or sourcing construction materials.

Sourcing contractors and/or subcontractors to work on the construction stage of the project.

Measuring and valuing the work done on site.

Sealing with financial and legal problems.

Paying subcontractors.

Liaising with the client and other construction professionals, such as site managers, project managers and site engineers

Requirements

Educated to degree level in Quantity Surveying, although other equivalent qualifications may be accepted (HNC/HND)

Members of a relevant professional body e.g. CICES, RICS

Experienced in working on Projects with a minimum value of £5 Million

Full UK Driving Licence

Key Skills

Written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write clear reports for conveying complex information in a simple way to a diverse range of people

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and develop relationships

Numerical and data analysis skills

A creative and innovative approach to problem solving

IT skills and the ability to learn sophisticated design and costing IT packages

Team work skills and the ability to motivate and lead those on site

Project management skills

Next Steps

Apply today or get in touch for more information, please note all conversations will be treated with the strictest of confidence. You never know this could be the next step to unlocking the rest of your career.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Looking for a Project Surveyor to join a leading Property Services contractor based in South East London on a Permanent basis carrying out Planned Maintenance works

We are after an experienced Commercial professional who has knowledge and understanding of subcontractor procurement and cost management.

Responsibilities:

• Control financial aspects of the contract including:
• Reconcile cost/value reports & profit forecasts On-boarding of sub-contractors/suppliers Ensuring value for money
• Manage day to day cost control, monitoring and reporting Process. As well as sub-contractor requests for payment via application.
• Attend project and company related meetings Ensure timely cash flow management
• Maintain & develop professional relationships with clients

What we ask from you:

• Degree or other technical qualification
• Minimum of 5 year experience in a Commercial environment
• Ideally have experience with a main contractor or a large Property Maintenance company

If you would like to know more about this role please apply below

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

We are working with a Tier 1 national contractor on an internal and external refurbishment scheme on a prison and they are in need of a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage the team and oversee the scheme.

The project is NEC and was won and procured from the MOJ framework and is to refurbishment 3 separate blocks internally and externally.

The scheme is due to start in the late Summer 2024 so there is an opportunity join now and start procurement of the major packages and set the scheme up at really early stages before prestart and then you will be running the scheme from a commercial perspective.

The role will be to work with the design and delivery teams to ensure the scheme is delivered on time and to budget to a client that has potentially 2 or 3 more schemes to follow on in a negotiated format should this be a success. You will be looking after an Assistant Qs on site and have overview and responsibility for the commercial health of the project including managing sub contract packages, procurement of materials and plant, remeasure, valuations, payments, managing variation accounts, forecasting, CVR's etc.

They have excellent salary and benefits available for the right people and are fully committed to the region from a regional hub in Reading and have secured pipeline of work for 2024 and 2025 on a range of framework and 2 stage negotiated schemes so if you want a real challenge and have the ability to manage large, complex packages and be able to implement your own ideas then apply today.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

An eye for detail and a heart for great service?

We are looking for an experienced Residential Surveyor to join us on a full-time, permanent basis. Ideally you will be based in or around the Sheffield (S) / Doncaster (DN) areas, South Yorkshire region.

About us

Part of MSS, SDL Surveying was established in 1989 and today is the UKs largest independent provider of mortgage valuations. We work with most major lenders, have a UK wide network of over 400 surveyors and complete c.208,000 valuations per year.

We aim to provide a world class service to our customers, through utilising cutting-edge systems and our revolutionary spirit has the customer at its heart.

We are frequently recognised as a leader in our sector scooping a host of prestigious industry awards. Financial Reporter Awards: Best Surveyor (2020, 2021) Mortgage Introducer Awards: Survey/Valuation Business of the Year (2021) and Mortgage Strategy Awards: Best Surveyor/Valuer (2021)

What we care about

Providing exceptional customer service is what drives us each and every day at SDL. We thrive on shaking up the industry and doing what it takes to make customers' lives easier and better. Because they deserve more, and we want to be the ones to wow them.

We believe our greatest asset is our people and by empowering them to make a difference our people can become the best they can be.

What’s on offer to our surveyors


Excellent remuneration package including uncapped performance bonuses
Full and part time positions available with flexible working hours
Fixed geographical patch/area
Fantastic administrational and operational support, including booked appointments, audit, and compliance services
Excellent range of employee benefits, including health care, pension contribution, prestige company car or car allowance, generous annual leave entitlement, lucrative employee referral scheme, incentive events, professional subscription fees paid and more…
Structured professional development e.g. APC preparation, regular CPD sessions, and support from MRICS to FRICS
You will be a name, not purely a number


Your life as a surveyor

You'll be part of our growing business carrying out residential valuation reports for lending purposes, together with private home survey inspections. You'll appreciate the freedom of going out and about independently and relish the responsibility of checking each property, noting every detail, and producing accurate reports - being scrupulously thorough even when you're on a tight schedule! You'll be absolutely dedicated to meeting deadlines because you know we always keep our promises to clients. And if residents are home when you visit, you'll enjoy chatting to them and acting as something of an ambassador, taking the opportunity to make sure they're happy and committing to getting any issues sorted.

What you'll do as our surveyor


Meet personal income targets by managing your day to day workload to maximise productivity and profitability
Embrace our new iPad technology to complete homebuyer reports and mortgage valuations
Maintain service and quality requirements to company standards
Report performance issues in key areas to the relevant line manager
Adapt to the changing business needs of the company and our clients to utilise new products and valuation/inspection techniques
Proactively assist in the implementation of risk management policies
Attend regional team meetings and annual conference


Who we're looking for as our surveyor

We want to find a self-starter with residential surveying and customer service experience who likes to work in a fast-paced world where they can take responsibility and get things done and who has:


Experience as a practising surveyor
RICS membership (either AssocRICS, MRICS or FRICS)
Currently VRS registered or meets the criteria for VRS as a sponsored member
Technical expertise in residential surveying
Experience of providing terrific customer service in a client facing role
Exceptional timekeeping never late and always on top of deadlines
The communication skills to write clearly and speak easily with anyone
An organised way of working
Eligibility to work in the UK and everything it takes to successfully complete preemployment screening


And, ideally, but not vitally:


Experience using iPads and apps
Experience preparing reports
Proficient in MS Office package
Experience of managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Extensive knowledge in all aspects of surveying practice


How to Apply:

Reply to our advert or apply on our Careers website

If you require any reasonable adjustments for any part of the recruitment process, please let our recruitment team know.

Individuals with different cultures, perspectives and experiences are at the heart of the way SDL Surveying & Stonebridge works. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships, and ex-offenders.

Your new company

Our client, a collaborative and nurturing international firm, is looking for a Paralegal/Claims Handler to join their Property and Casualty team in Bristol, who act on numerous claims for clients throughout the UK. This role is based in our client's Bristol office (minimum of 2 days per week in the office). However, you will be able to work remotely from home for part of the week if desired as the firm operates a hybrid working policy. You will receive full training and consistent support.

Your new role

You will be working as part of an already established but growing claims handling team that handles Property and Casualty claims on an outsourced basis. The team handles claims on behalf of leading insurers, acting under delegated authority levels for pre-litigated matters from first notification of loss to resolution. You will be running a caseload which requires you to review and investigate cover, assist insured insureds, respond to claims and report to Insurers where necessary.Working with the Head of Claims and other team members, you'll be responsible for a technical and efficient delivery of service, as well as collectively, building and shaping the team for the future.Day to day duties will include:

• Reviewing insurance policy terms, identifying, investigating, and reporting potential issues to insurers.
• Assisting Insureds to respond appropriately to complaints and claims, investigating externally where appropriate and considering at an early stage the merits and value of claims.
• Negotiating settlement of claims within the delegated authority. Working efficiently, commercially, and equitably in line with delegated authority.

What you'll need to succeed

You will have prior Claims Handling and/or litigation experience; experience of Insurance is preferable but not essential. Ideally you will have a Law degree, or will be working towards ACII, CILEx or equivalent legal qualification, alternatively you might have significant experience in claims, with technical knowledge and expertise.An understanding of how to provide excellent customer service is essential and you will be hardworking, enthusiastic and motivated, with competent skills in Microsoft Office. Previous experience of using a case management system is desirable.

What you'll get in return

Joining a leading international law practice, alongside a competitive salary, you will have access to a wide range of the firm's benefits. Our client boasts an extensive variety of benefits, including the Cycle to Work Scheme, dental and medical insurance, income protection, gym memberships amongst more. Their brand-new offices are in central Bristol.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, please contact Ralph Barreto at Hays Legal on 0117 374 6300 for further information.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

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

Your new company
A unique opportunity has arisen for an individual who has a passion for property and the climate to join a not-for-profit company based in Oxfordshire. Your new employer are responsible for the management and maintenance of a large and diverse range of buildings which are located across Oxfordshire and two other local counties. You will have an opportunity to deliver projects and improvements to schools, listed residential homes, historic buildings, offices and more.

Your new role
You will join a professional property team consisting of building surveyors, quantity surveyors, estate managers, development professionals and more, working collaboratively in order to deliver maintenance and improvement projects across the portfolio. As a retrofit property officer, you will be tasked with a wide range of responsibilities associated with energy improvements across the estate. Your work could range from undertaking inspections of buildings ahead of EPC assessments, ensuring that surveys are arranged and paperwork is completed and filed ahead of any surveying activity taking place, and checking completed assessments to ensure quality. In addition, you will help to prepare for a larger deep retrofit project across 10 identified properties. This will provide an opportunity for you to assist with the coordination and management of projects and the preparation before works take place.

What you'll need to succeed
This would be a fantastic role for you if you are at an early career level, either in architecture, building surveying or a similar construction related discipline. Equally, you may be more experienced with a passion for sustainability, as this role will create a pathway into the retrofit sector longer-term!

What you'll get in return
In return, you will have an opportunity to work flexibly, on a hybrid basis - this will include working from home, visiting sites, and also joining your estates team in an Oxfordshire based office. You will receive a starting salary of £35,000 per year, alongside a wide range of benefits, which include up to 28 days annual leave, access to a contributory pension scheme, sickness and life cover, and a range of other wellbeing benefits.

What you need to do now
Our client reserves the right to begin interviewing for this position immediately, therefore please apply as soon as possible if you might be interested in exploring this position further.

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

The School of Construction and Engineering is looking for a Learning Assistant to support our students with theory and practical activities in Brickwork.
This exciting opportunity will allow the right individual to pass on their knowledge of the Brickwork industry to our students.
This is a hands-on role in our workshops, supervising and coaching students whilst assisting the lecturers. If you have a flair for passing your knowledge on to others, a strong sense of responsibility and the ability to act as a role model, this could be just the job for you.
You will support with the setup and preparation of classrooms, workshops, and resources; working to ensure all equipment and stock is maintained and meets the needs of the students and industry requirements.
You will be able to assist students with their practical work and impart your industry experience to further develop our student’s employability skills relevant to their career goals.
The successful candidate should have current industry knowledge and ideally, have relevant qualifications at level 2 & 3.
This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week. You will be based at our well-equipped industry specific Enterprise Way Campus, Luton.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 2nd June 2024. The successful candidate will join the School of Construction and Engineering from 12th August 2024.
For salary information please contact a member of the Human Resources team.WHC Group is positive about disabled people. If you need help applying for the role, please contact the Human Resources team.

Interim Compliance Surveyor/Manager

3 month contract - ongoing

Circa. £40/hour

Surrey/South London

Summary

Morgan Hunt are working with a social housing provider, who are currently looking for a Compliance Building Surveyor to join their Property Services Team

You will be responsible for ensuring the organisations assets, including housing stock and buildings, are safe, clean, and compliant. This role involves supervising repairs, conducting condition surveys, managing compliance with statutory regulations, and providing technical advice.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage repair and renewal works for Council properties.
• Conduct condition surveys for residential and non-residential properties.
• Prepare specifications, drawings, and cost estimates for construction works.
• Manage contracts for planned and cyclical works, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations.
• Support compliance areas such as fire safety, asbestos management, and water safety.
• Provide technical advice to Council teams and maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation.

About you

• Degree or vocational qualification in a construction-related discipline.
• Minimum of two years' experience in building surveying.
• Professional Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (desirable).
• Strong knowledge of property-related compliance and building services.
• Proficiency in CAD drawing, project procurement, and contract management.
• Full driving license and use of a car.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

A highly ranked Legal 500 firm are recruiting for a residential property lawyer to join their CQS accredited team in Hampshire.

The firm boasts a rich history has received numerous awards and is ranked as a leading firm in the Legal 500. For this reason, the firm is one of the most respected regionally and working here is an excellent career move. The Legal 500's quotes: 'They provide the highest standard of service expected of a City firm'. Several of their lawyers are ranked in Chambers UK, evidencing an opportunity to work with some of the best legal professionals in the field.

The role will see you join a successful and high performing team at their stylish and modern headquarters and will see you manage a varied caseload of transactional work and will include liaising directly with Housing Associations and Management companies in relation to all aspects of shared ownership transactions, including handling interim and final staircasing transactions.

To be successful you will:-

• Have a commercial mindset
• Excellent technical skills
• The ability to manage a diverse caseload with minimal supervision
• To develop referral business in your own name.

The firm are providing extremely competitive salaries and benefits packages to secure the right candidate.

Please apply as directed or confidentially contact for more information.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Support and contribute to Hydro Tasmanias Battery of the Nation project through Safety and Assurance

Be a part of the BoTN project of finding a long-term dependable renewable energy source
Work in engaged and supportive team
Enjoy flexible work arrangements tailored to suit your lifestyle

Salary range $130,878 - $151,717 plus super
At Hydro Tasmania, were leaders in renewable energy, powering Australia with clean hydropower. We really care about making a difference for the better, but its a big job and we cant do it alone. Which is right where you come in.
Hydro Tasmania supports applications from all members of our community for equitable access to our employment opportunities. We are open to discussing workplace flexibility in all our vacancies, to ensure we can attract the best candidates and accommodate individual needs, differences, disabilities and working arrangements, even in ways we ... Click here to view more detail / apply for Construction Safety Assurance Lead

About the Company:
Our client is driven by a commitment to serve the Tasmanian property market with honesty, integrity, and a commitment to the community, consistently doing whatever it takes to deliver a positive and unforgettable real estate experience,
About The Role
Our client is seeking a skilled Real Estate administrator who is ready to take the next step into Junior Property Management to join their established team in Launceston. As a key member, you will manage a residential portfolio initially comprising of 80 properties (to increase to 120) whilst training and supporting other Property Managers. With the support of a full-time trust accountant, leasing staff, administrative assistance, and highly experienced Property Managers, you're well-equipped for success. This full-time position requires in-office attendance Monday to Friday, with no weekend work and also offers the use of company pool cars during work hours.
Duties And Responsibilities ... Click here to view more detail / apply for Junior Property Manager

17th May, 2024
Are you ready to take your next step up to manage your first portfolio, providing you with a dedicated career path into full property management?  Look no further! We are on the lookout for a junior Property Manager to join our clients dynamic team in the Inner North. What's in it for you?

Emphasis on strong team ethics and culture because teamwork makes the dream work! 
Excellent training ensuring you become the best property manager possible
Prime location - just steps away from shops, and cafes
Who we are looking for;


Experience in property in an assistant or leasing position 
A positive, proactive attitude because we love good vibes. 
Exceptional communication skills with customer-focused priorities - making clients happy is a top priority. 
Reliability - we're counting on you to be our eyes and

... Click here to view more detail / apply for Property Management ? First Portfolio

Experienced Construction Superintendent required for a mining contractor working in PNG Your new company Your new company is a mining contractor that specialise in geotechnical and construction services who have an on-going joint venture in PNG Your new role We are currently looking for an experienced Construction Superintendent to join the team in a permanent, on-going capacity. This role will see you responsible for managing all aspects of mining construction to ensure quality and productive delivery. This role will see you working a 22 day on, 20 day off roster with all meals, accommodation and transport to site provided. What you'll need to succeed To be considered for this role you must have:

Demonstrated experience working as a construction superintendent on a mine site
Record keeping ability for production works on site
Stabilisation/ground improvement experience is essential.
Ability to liaise with clients and sub contractors on site
Ability to plan and strategize all construction activities including assessing personnel and plant equipment resources
Ability to execute project budgets and schedules
High level of computer literacy
Ability to undertake a pre-employment medical and police check

What you'll get in return In return you will have the opportunity to work as an expat within a major mining operation, with a great salary on offer based on experience. What you need to do now
If you are interested in this role, click "apply now" or for more information and a confidential discussion on this role or to find out about more opportunities, contact Erinne at Hays on 07 4417 1140 or email erinne.lymer@hays.com.au

At Hays, we value diversity and we are passionate about placing people in a role where they can flourish and succeed. We actively encourage people from diverse background to apply. Please click here to apply.

SMB Glass and Windows are currently looking to recruit an experienced and qualified Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Scoresby 3179.

The successful candidate will need to undertake and possess:

- Determining construction methods, materials, and quality standards, and drafting and interpreting specifications, drawings, plans, construction methods and procedures
- Organising and directing site labour and the delivery of construction materials, plant, and equipment, and establishing detailed programs for the coordination of site activities
- Obtaining soil and rock samples at different depths across sites and testing samples to determine strength, compressibility and other factors that affect the behaviour of soil and rock when a structure is imposed and determining the safe loading for the soil
- Studying architectural and engineering drawings and specifications to estimate total costs, and preparing detailed cost plans and estimates as tools to assist in budgetary control
- Monitoring changes to designs, assessing effects on cost, and measuring, valuing, and negotiating variations to designs
- Analysing structural systems for both static and dynamic loads
- Designing structures to ensure they do not collapse, bend, twist or vibrate in undesirable ways
- Assessing present and future travel flow patterns considering population increase and needs change
- Designing the physical aspects of transportation systems such as highways, railroads, urban transit, air transportation, logistical supply systems and their terminals


Skills and Abilities:

- Complete a tertiary qualification in quantity surveying or construction management or equivalent
- Ideally have a minimum of three years’ experience as a qualified Quantity Surveyor
- The ability to work in a team environment


Salary range is $70,000-$85,000pa commensurate with experience.

Fulltime Position available

Applications open 17th May 2024 and close 17th June 2024.

If you are interested in this role APPLY now. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Critical leadership role
Join a progressive and future focused inner city Council
Attractive salary and benefits on offer

Located only 5km from the Melbourne CBD, the City of Yarra is a popular destination to live, work and visit. The area has abundant natural beauty and heritage, sustainable transport options, retail and entertainment precincts, and exciting arts and cultural attractions. Yarra?s neighbourhoods are distinct, each offering something a little different for people to enjoy. The City is a vibrant, safe and inclusive environment, celebrating and embracing diversity and connection to each other and to land.

The City of Yarra has set an inspiring vision with a strong commitment to social justice, responding to the climate emergency and unprecedented growth. To deliver that vision, a contemporary organisational structure has been established to enhance innovation and collaboration at Yarra, strengthen their reputation and enable deeper ... Click here to view more detail / apply for Municipal Building Surveyor ? City of Yarra