We are looking to recruit a Bid Writer for a key client of ours who are a £50m t/o award winning Construction and Fit Out Main Contractor that deliver projects up to £40m across the Retail, Commercial, FM, Healthcare and Private Residential sectors nationally. This role will see you work out of their Manchester based office.

 

Remuneration/Benefits:

·         £30,000 - £42,000 Salary

·         Car/Company Car

·         Package

 

Experience/Skills Required:

·         Proficient in the use of Microsoft Packages including Word and PowerPoint

·         Strong working knowledge of InDesign software

·         Must have worked in a similar role for a Main Construction Contractor

·         Experience working in a fast-paced environment, prioritising your workload

·         Excellent communication, organisation and planning skills

·         Risk Management

·         Self-motivated and driven to succeed and hit deadlines, adaptable to any situation

·         Customer awareness

·         Bid content

·         Experience of working on bid submissions for PQQs and Invitations to Tender

·         Proven experience in technical Bid Writing

·         Experience in building fabric relating Bid Writing/Management for projects/frameworks

·         A Grade/equivalent in GCSE English

·         Desirable if you’re a Prince II, Advanced Publisher or Visio user

·         Some FM experience/knowledge is desired but not necessary

·         Work well individually and in a team

 

Job:

As Bid Manager you will work in the Manchester office and support the Proposals/Tender team in providing clear, concise, dynamic and focused tender return proposals for Building Fabric related projects & framework opportunities. You will ensure the accurate submission of all relevant information to the prescribed tender timetable.

 

Key Accountabilities:

·         Maintain and build relationships with clients

·         Plan and co-ordinate the bid process from receipt of enquiry through to submission

·         Liaise with Commercial and Operational teams

·         Lead the production of presentations

·         Attend post tender presentations, site presentations and interviews when required

·         Manage the Tender Planner

·         Create and manage the production of quality tender documents

·         Produce a tender production matrix to project manage the bid

·         Develop and manage processes

We are recruiting for a Design Manager on behalf of a Regional Main Contractor based in East Yorkshire. The role will sit within a successful team experiencing growth and progress year on year. The contractor has a large order book and longstanding client relationships, providing expertise within the Commercial, Retail, Industrial and Residential sectors.

Remuneration /Benefits:

• £50,000 - £60,000 Salary


• Company Car / Car Allowance


• Fuel Card


• Healthcare

Experience Required:

The successful candidate will demonstrate relevant experience within a building contractor or architectural practice on small to medium sized projects.

Job:

Reporting to the Pre-Construction Manager and Contracts Manager, the Design Manager will be responsible for undertaking all design aspects from tender through site delivery to client handover on projects valued up to £15m.

The Design Manager will have the ability to identify and initiate project direction on key technical construction issues and processes and to assess and advise on closing out project risks and will identify and implement added value throughout the project process.

Key Accountabilities:

• Producing with the Bid teams comprehensive Contractors Proposals and Technical Information


• Documents in support of Scheme submissions.


• Managing the design process effectively and efficiently.


• Ability to manage the Risk and Opportunity Process.


• Establish Fee Proposals with Consultants utilising the Company’s suite of Documents.


• Administer document control systems.


• Supporting the company commercial procedures and processes.


• Producing project programmes demonstrating sound commercial and technical knowledge and understanding.


• Identifying and implementing added value throughout the project process.

We are recruiting for a Senior Estimator on behalf of an esteemed well-established privately-owned regional Contractor in East Yorkshire. The business is going through a period of expansion and is looking for a Senior Estimator to join their established commercial team. The Contractor typically constructs offices, factories, warehouses, retail parks and private accommodation such as Apartment Blocks.

Remuneration /Benefits:

• Salary £60,000 - £70,000


• Company Car or Car Allowance


• Fuel Card


• Company Pension contribution


• Private Health Insurance

Experience Required:

• Successful previous tender delivery within the building sector pricing contracts in excess of £15m


• Ability to produce Bills of Materials and Bills of Quantities;


• Detailed understanding of construction methods;


• Cost Planning (desirable);


• Ability to produce a competitive net cost estimate commensurate with risk;


• Good understanding of Conquest preferred however investment in training can be provided.

Job:
Providing Estimating function for a main contractor pricing new build and refurbishment projects in excess of £5m up to £25m. Continued support and guidance will be given from Director level whilst working in a small yet experienced team.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Estimating and pre-construction tendering;


• Checking and reviewing tender documentation;


• Producing inquiry schedules for Subcontract work packages from the tender documentation;


• Producing Bills of Materials and Bills of Quantities;


• Leading client interviews;


• Supplier and subcontractor negotiations;


• Producing competitive net estimates commensurate with risk;


• Pre-contract negotiations;


• Comprehensive handover of estimate files;


• Maintaining good relationships with clients.

We are looking to recruit a Permanent Site Manager on behalf of a key client of mine who are a leading Building Contractor based in North Lincolnshire. They deliver New Build Construction projects up to the value of £5m across the Industrial, Commercial and Retail sectors to several blue-chip clients. This role will require you to work nationally.

Remuneration /Benefits:

·         £35,000 - £45,000 Salary

·         Car Allowance / Car

·         Package

Experience Required:

·         Civil, Steel Frame and Groundworks experience is essential.

·         The ability to take projects from inception to completion and deliver on time with minimal defects.

·         Great track record of Client Management.

·         You must be able to take off and Procure materials.

·         Must be number 1 on projects of similar size and value.

·         Must have valid tickets including SMSTS, CSCS and 5-day first aid.

·         Prepared to work across England

·         Self-motivated to deliver high quality projects

·         Good communicator and resource manager

·         Ability to prepare short term programmes

·         Capable of contributing with design and detailing and communicating with Architects and Engineers

·         Good understanding of Health and Safety and CDM. Also capable of preparing RAMS

Job:

As Permanent Site Manager you will join the team on site and be tasked with delivering multiple New Build projects nationally. You will also be tasked with aiding the training and development of Trainee Site Managers, showing them how to operate properly on site and providing them with key lessons that will help their career.



Key Accountabilities:

·         Responsible for Sub-Contract procurement

·         Managing the site team and ensuring Project delivery

·         Cost Value Reporting

·         Commercial Risk Management

·         Provide advice on contractual claims

·         Analyse outcomes and write detailed progress reports

·         Value completed work and arrange payments

·         Maintain awareness of the different building contracts in current use

·         Responsibility for the successful implementation of projects, timelines critical milestones, quality and costs, including the production of purchase orders

We are looking to recruit a permanent Project Manager for the growing East Midlands office of a £100m t/o Regional Contractor who specialises in New Build Construction projects across the Commercial, Residential, Industrial and Local Authority sectors, operating within the East & West Midlands regions.

 

Remuneration/Benefits:

·         £55,000 - £65,000 Salary

·         Company Car/Car Allowance

·         Pension

·         Healthcare

·         Package

 

Experience Required:

·         The ability to take projects from inception to completion and deliver on time with minimal defects

·         Great track record of Client Management

·         Excellent knowledge of Steel Frame construction

·         Minor Civils/Groundworks experience is desired but not necessary

·         Must be number 1 on New Build Construction Projects up to the value of £15m

·         Must have valid tickets including SMSTS, CSCS and 5 day first aid

·         Good communicator and resource manager

·         Ability to prepare short term programmes

·         Capable of contributing with design and detailing and communicating with Architects and Engineers

·         Good understanding of Health and Safety and CDM. Also capable of preparing RAMS

·         Previous experience working for a Regional Contractor

 

Job:

The role is for a Permanent Project Manager to join the existing team to deliver multiple New Build Industrial projects up to the value of £15m located across the East Midlands.

 

Key Accountabilities:

·         Managing the site team and ensuring the site delivery of the project.

·         Ensure all Health and Safety guidelines are always adhered to.

·         Responsibility for the successful implementation of projects, timelines critical milestones, quality and costs, including the production of purchase orders.

·         Client facing.

We are recruiting a Project Coordinator to work for a well-established Brand Implementation Company based in West Yorkshire, who implement and manage brand identities and environments for major blue-chip clients.

 

Remuneration/Benefits:

•          £18,000 - £21,000 Salary




•          Full on the job Training




•          Holidays




•          Free onsite parking

 

Experience Required:

•          Excellent organisational & administration skills




•          Ability to multitask and meet deadlines




•          Strong attention to detail




•          Proficient in Microsoft packages including Excel and Word




•          Two years office/admin experience in the industry




•          Excellent customer service experience




•          Focus on task completion and the ability to perform in a fast-paced environment




•          Ideally experience using SAP, but not essential




•          Full/Valid UK Driving Licence

Job:

As Project Coordinator you will report to your Team Manager and/or Project Manager to ensure all projects are complete on time, to budget and to the highest of standards, providing and organised and efficient function to the team.

 

Key Accountabilities:

•         Ensure all tasks are completed in a Safe, Healthy and Environmentally conscious manner




•          Arrange for projects to be set up on SAP




•          Ensure SAP entries are updated as required so that all information is accurate




•          Ensure key tasks are completed on time so that the customer deadlines are met




•          Raise purchase orders




•          Control costs at all times, ensuring your team achieve/better the estimated margin




•          Ensure GRNs are generated daily




•          Close out

My client is an excellent design studio who are currently involved on a number of exciting projects within Commercial, Healthcare and Residential sectors across the UAE.

As part of their continued development, they have recently been awarded a number of projects and are urgently looking to expand the team.

Their most pressing requirement is for a Project Architect in Dubai. Applicants must have previous experience of working in a similar environment and have high quality project experience. This vacancy is open to candidates based in the UAE. Healthcare project experience would be beneficial.

Key Activities (But not limited to):

• Responsible for developing and delivering the project design from inception to completion through multiple design stages.


• Develop and coordinate the project design, details, material specifications and technologies for project specifications, in line with the Project Design.


• Coordinate and assure quality, continuity and consistency of project drawings and documentation.


• Effectively coordinate all project disciplines (Architecture, Structure, MEP, Cost Control and Interior Design)


• Maintain positive and progressive day-to-day communications with client, consultants, and the team.


• Monitor and maintain project milestones, implementing established studio tools such as project action lists, project program, site reports, etc.


• Ensure QA/QC procedures are properly implemented and maintained, including statutory requirements, etc.


• Ensure the established and client-approved concept design is rigorously developed and implemented with minimal variations except those agreed by the Design Director / Partners / Client, or required for coordination of structure / MEP / Cost Control.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum 7 years+ of proven experience in project management, detail and design development, construction documents, construction administration, site supervision of high-end projects.


• Degree in architecture/equivalent


• Demonstrate a portfolio of very high quality projects of similar scale, with experience in the residential / private villa / commercial sectors essential.


• Demonstrate a considerable understanding of client communications, contract documentation, project scheduling, team leadership, building design, technical detailing, consultant coordination, and construction administration.


• Should be a qualified Architect (Master’s degree preferable but not compulsory)


• Proficiency in AutoCAD, BIM (ARCHICAD ++) Adobe Creative Suite and Sketchup essential, hand drawings and visualizations is an advantage.

If you are interested in working for an excellent established organisation and be part of exciting projects in the coming years, please click the APPLY button and I will be in touch.

Due to the volume of applicants, only those successful and meet the criteria will be contacted.

We are looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor on behalf of a £30m t/o Regional Main Contracting business in West Yorkshire to run New Build & Refurbishment Contracts within the Private and Public Sector.

Remuneration /Benefits:

• £40,000 - £50,000 Basic Salary


• Car Allowance / Car


• Attractive Package & Bonus

Experience Required:

• Degree Qualified or Equivalent


• 5 years+ of New Build experience for a Main Contractor


• NEC3 Option A Contract Experience


• Groundworks experience


• Basic Health & Safety skills


• Budget Compilation & Management


• Analytical & problem-solving skills


• Ability to chair meetings


• Full UK Driving Licence

Job:
This role will be reporting to Commercial Director level running a 2-year £6m Public Sector project as Commercial lead from procurement through to final account.

Key Accountabilities:

• Responsible for Sub-Contract procurement


• Cost Value Reporting


• Commercial Risk Management


• Provide advice on contractual claims


• Analyse outcomes and write detailed progress reports including Cost/Value Reconciliation


• Value completed work and arrange payments


• Maintain awareness of the different building contracts in current use


• Management of Assistant & Trainee Quantity Surveyors

We are looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor on behalf of a £30m t/o Regional Main Contracting business in West Yorkshire to run New Build & Refurbishment Contracts within the Private and Public Sector.

Remuneration /Benefits:

• £40,000 - £50,000 Basic Salary


• Car Allowance / Car


• Attractive Package & Bonus

Experience Required:

• Degree Qualified or Equivalent


• 5 years+ of New Build experience for a Main Contractor


• NEC3 Option A Contract Experience


• Groundworks experience


• Basic Health & Safety skills


• Budget Compilation & Management


• Analytical & problem-solving skills


• Ability to chair meetings


• Full UK Driving Licence

Job:

This role will be reporting to Commercial Director level running a 2-year £6m Public Sector project as Commercial lead from procurement through to final account.

Key Accountabilities:

• Responsible for Sub-Contract procurement


• Cost Value Reporting


• Commercial Risk Management


• Provide advice on contractual claims


• Analyse outcomes and write detailed progress reports including Cost/Value Reconciliation


• Value completed work and arrange payments


• Maintain awareness of the different building contracts in current use


• Management of Assistant & Trainee Quantity Surveyors