Total 64 Construction / Property job vacancies in Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2AA

Your new company
An opportunity has arisen for a qualified and experienced Valuation Surveyor to join Reading Borough Council on a permanent basis - this is an opportunity to make a tangible difference to a vibrant and ever evolving community in Reading! Reading is a great place to live and to work, as part of 'Team Reading' you will have an opportunity to play an individual role in making Reading, and the council, a successful and vibrant place.

Your new role
Reading Borough Council are seeking a dynamic and experienced Valuation Surveyor to join the estates and strategic property team. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting valuations and managing estate work across Reading Borough Council's property portfolio. Your expertise will help the council to optimise property assets and support strategic decision-making moving forwards.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to succeed in this role, you will need to possess a degree in estate management, surveying, or a related or equivalent qualification. In addition, you will need to be a current member of RICS, and also be a RICS Registered Valuer.

What you'll get in return
A job at Reading Borough Council will offer an opportunity to make a difference, continue to grow professionally, and to find an excellent balance between home life and your professional endeavours. Last year, 93% of staff at Reading Borough Council gave positive feedback specifically regarding the hybrid and flexible working opportunities available at the council. In addition, you will be able to take advantage of continuous professional development, excellent annual leave entitlement, and you'll also have access to the local government pension scheme.

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Estimator

One of our key clients are currently looking for an Estimator to join their rapidly expanding team based in Bracknell. The ideal candidate will have previous experience within commercial fit outs.

Job Description

• Carrying out all estimating company wide for both Maintenance and Projects division, ranging for £1k - £1million
• Analyse and evaluate project specifications and drawings
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure accurate cost planning
• Monitor project progress and provide regular cost reports and valuations
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and propose value engineering solutions
• Carrying out site visits, surveys and take offs

Ideally/Must have

• Commercial construction knowledge with fit outs
• Strong knowledge of cost control principles and techniques
• Excellent analytic and numerical skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Microsoft outlook and excel experience

Package

• £40 - £60k per year depending on experience
• Office based from Bracknell office
• Company vehicle and fuel card
• Pension
• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays - additional day per year service after first two years
• Statutory sick pay
• Laptop and phone

If you think you would be suitable for the above role and would like some more details please apply below. Alternatively you can call us on 01189505011.

What's involved with this role:

Role: Contract Strategic Commercial Lead / Quantity Surveyor

Job Ref: QAD 2049/0111

Pay Rate: Competitive Market Rate

Hours per week: 37 hours per week

Contract Length: Initially 18 months

Location: Reading, West Berkshire – hybrid working

We are seeking an experienced Pre-Contract Strategic Commercial Lead to guide the commercial and procurement aspects of major construction projects. In this key role, you will be responsible for planning and managing costs and budgets across the RIBA lifecycle, ensuring that procurement aligns with project goals, timelines, and budgets.

You will also oversee the development and implementation of NEC contracts, contract cost models, and performance management approaches, securing value for money and high-quality standards through careful evaluation and negotiation of tenders.

Ideal candidates will bring a background in complex infrastructure projects—particularly within sectors such as Defence, Nuclear, or Utilities—and possess experience in public contract regulations, commercial risk management, and contractor performance incentivisation. Chartered or actively working towards MRICS accreditation is essential.

Key accountabilities:

Cost and budget planning through the RIBA lifecycle in preparation for procurement of major construction.
Collation of NEC forms of contract and other commercial documents for procurement.
Development of contract cost models and performance management and incentivisation approaches for use in the contract documentation, ensuring these comply with the project brief, timescales, budget estimates, all relevant contractual requirements, legislation and regulations.
Own the commercial evaluation and negotiation of tenders, by measuring, validating, benchmarking tenderers proposals, to enhance value for money, whilst still achieving the required standards and quality.
Capturing, recording, and utilising cost data for use on future procurements reporting into the Estimating Benchmarking database.
Identify commercial opportunities and mitigate risks during the procurement phase to deliver a sound contract for contract award.

Essential:

Complex major construction experience.
Knowledge of or experience working within public contract regulations environment.
Experience within Defence, Nuclear, Utilities or other related infrastructure environment.
Chartered or working towards MRICS or other related qualification.
Cost and budget planning through the RIBA lifecycle.
Ability to design Contractor performance management and incentivisation approaches.
Experience in the commercial evaluation and negotiation of tenders to assess and deliver value of money.
Ability to identify commercial opportunities and mitigate risks during the procurement phase.



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Engineer Surveyor Single Site – Cranes and Lifting Equipment - £49K basic + Company car or Car allowance, private health, excellent benefits – Total package Cira £62K

This role would be perfect for an existing surveyor who either wants a higher base salary or tired of traveling and wants a single site.

Alternatively, if you are an engineer with experience of maintaining, servicing or inspecting any type of lifting equipment or cranes and are you interested in a career as an engineer surveyor with a huge test, inspection and certification company with over a hundred and fifty years of history. Then apply today.

If you are stepping into the industry, you will be rewarded with an extensive benefits package and have £5,00 training invested in you within the first 12 months. Experienced surveyors can have their training reduced accordingly.
In addition, you will receive a basic of £49K with a great contributory pension, yearly bonus and company car or car allowance

The Company

Services

A SAFED and UKAS accredited world leading professional services company who support businesses with quality & compliance and carry out high quality inspections ensuring lifting equipment is compliant with current regulatory and statutory requirements.

Sectors

Aerospace, Manufacturing, Forces, Commercial, Automotive, Marine, Utilities, Industrial, Nuclear

Locations

Reading and commutable regions considered

Engineer Surveyor Package:

Getting you to work

• Even though this is single site you will still get a company Car or car allowance

Advancing your career

• Step up from the tools into a professional engineering environment
• Minimum £55,000 training investment in you for the first 12 months
• Up to 12 week modular training programme with a blend of classroom and practical learning
• Support with professional membership including renewal fees paid
• Career Ladder with 8 different career options

Securing your future

• Employer double matching pension contributions up to 8%
• Guaranteed annual review

Work life balance

• 33 days holiday including statutory holidays the ability to buy and sell extra days
• 40 hour working week which allows homelife balance
• Home based role

Engineer Surveyor Main Accountabilities:

• Inspection and certification of cranes and lifting equipment (Gantry, Crawler, Scissor lift, Mobile Elevated Work Platforms, Excavators, FLT’s)
• Working to LOLER and PUWER regulations
• Managing diary and clients with patch
• Maintaining client relationships
• Full Technical Specialist Support
• Operate within agreed authorities, inspection and H&S standards
• Clear customer focus and drive to achieve optimal service delivery

Qualifications Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Level 4 qualification in eg HNC and above (Mechanical based subject)
• Hands on experience of fixing, inspecting, maintaining, repairing or servicing any lifting equipment or cranes
• UK Driving licence
• Customer facing skills

Engineer Surveyor Single Site – Cranes and Lifting Equipment - £49K basic + Company car or Car allowance, private health, excellent benefits – Total package Cira £62K

Engineer Surveyor Single Site – Pressure & Steam Systems - £53,000 Basic Salary + Company Car or Car Allowance & Excellent Benefits – Total package circa £66K+

This role would be perfect for an existing surveyor who either wants a higher base salary or tired of traveling and wants a single site.

Alternatively, if you are a Mechanical Engineer who is experienced in steam systems or high-pressure systems and looking for a career as a engineer surveyor with a huge test, inspection and certification company with over a hundred and fifty years of history. Then apply today.

If you are stepping into the industry, you will be rewarded with an extensive benefits package and have £55,000 training invested in you within the first 12 months. Experienced surveyors can have their training reduced accordingly.

In addition, you will receive a basic of £53,000 with double matching contributory pension, yearly bonus and car or car allowance + extensive benefits

The Company

Turnover

A well established business, draped in history, who are at the forefront of innovation in their approach to business. This innovation and work style is a key component to how they increase revenues year on year.

Services

A SAFED and UKAS accredited world leading professional services company who support businesses with quality & compliance and carry out high quality inspections ensuring pressure equipment is compliant with current regulatory and statutory requirements.

Sectors

Aerospace, Manufacturing, Forces, Commercial, Automotive, Marine, Utilities, Industrial, Nuclear

Locations

Reading and surrounding areas

Package:

Getting you to work

• Even though this is single site you will still get a company car or car allowance

Advancing your career

• Step up from the tools into a professional engineering environment
• Minimum £55,000 training investment in you for the first 12 months for new surveyors
• Upto 12 week modular training programme with a blend of classroom and practical learning
• Support with professional membership including renewal fees paid
• Career Ladder with 5 different career options

Securing your future

• Employer pension double matching
• Company wide bonus
• Annual review

Work life balance

• 33 days holiday including statutory holidays
• 40 hour flexible working week which allows homelife balance
• Working week paid door to door with vast opportunities for overtime which is not mandatory
• Home based role
• Centralised diary management team assist in booking your appointments

Main Accountabilities:

• Inspection and certification of pressure air and steam systems
• Boilers, steam plant, compressors, steam turbines, pressure vessels condensers, heat exchangers
• Autonomy of personal diary
• Streamlined and simplified recording of information
• Maintaining client relationships
• Full Technical Specialist Support
• Operate within agreed authorities, inspection and H&S standards
• Clear customer focus and drive to achieve optimal service delivery

Qualifications Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• HNC or Level 4 qualification equivalent in any engineering discipline
• Hands on experience of fixing, inspecting, maintaining, repairing or servicing relevant pressure equipment eg boilers, compressors, heat exchangers, steam plant
• UK Driving licence
• Customer facing skills

Engineer Surveyor Single Site – Pressure & Steam Systems - £53,000 Basic Salary + Company Car or Car Allowance & Excellent Benefits – Total package circa £66K+

About the Role

We are looking for a Low Voltage to High Voltage Lead Electrical Construction Fitter to join our team!

Base Location: Basingstoke, West London, Slough, Reading, Swindon, Oxford, Melksham, Yeovil, Andover, Poole, New Forest, Portsmouth, Petersfield or Aldershot

Salary: £37,075 - £43,063 Plus:

- 37 hour working week.

- Full PPE and tools supplied for the role.

- Company vehicle provided.

- Training provided to gain further authorisations.

- Overtime & travel time available.

- A range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time

SSEN are looking to hire an LV/HV Electrical Lead Construction Fitter to be based in any location in our Southern region.

You'll be part of a great team that is there to help and support each other. An environment where you are encouraged to suggest improvements and where safety is our number one priority.

The key responsibilities will include:

- Working in a team responsible for constructing electrical apparatus within substations on the electricity distribution network from 11kV up to 132kV.

- Safe delivery of construction projects in live electricity substation environments in line with operational safety rules and safety legislation. This will also include emergency response to fault scenarios.

- Installation of fixed relays onto existing relay panels. Installation and commissioning of CT Metering apparatus.

- Act as an ambassador for Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks when interacting with external and internal customers to deliver world class customer service and protect the SSE brand.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- Knowledge of the electricity distribution network and experience of working in live electricity substation environments from 11kV - 132kV.

- Previous experience will include working on DC battery systems, internal panel wiring modification, multicore cable terminating and glanding, wiring circuit breakers, CT's/VT's to marshalling kiosks and control panels, AC/DC wiring and replacing 33kV outdoor circuit breakers and isolators. The ability to read and interpret single line wiring diagrams and cable ferruling.

- A high regard for safety, especially on construction sites and CDM regulations with strong customer service skills.

- Previous electricity network operational authorisations would be extremely beneficial as would training and qualifications in scaffold, telehandler, furzeweld, working at height, confined space, asbestos, COSHH, Loler and SMSTS.

- A clean driving licence and a flexible approach to working hours and work location is a must because the role will involve extensive travel throughout our network area.

About our Business

SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 4,200 highly skilled people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital for the future. We power communities to thrive today and create a net zero tomorrow. Why not join us and help power change, we're looking for great people who love working with others to achieve great results. You'll be empowered to make the right decisions for our customers and have the space to take accountability for the work you do. You'll be working as part of a bigger team, enabling net zero, so teamwork will be essential. As a part of our business, you become part of something bigger - an established company with a reputation for looking after our people, offering secure and rewarding roles where safety is our number one priority.

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Kim on 01738 344051.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

Fawkes And Reece have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a leading regional main contractor abased in Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire.

This role will be split between site (Bridlington), remote / home and head office in Leeds occasionally. You will be working on a £30m D&B residential scheme consisting of approx 60 new build houses and a luxury 70 bed care home.

Duties of a Quantity Surveyor:

• To be involved in negotiation of prices and obtaining quotes for works, materials and plant as required in compliance with company procedure
• To quality check invoice details from all suppliers, ensuring the company gets value for money on all jobs carried out.
• To build strong relationships with our customers to ensure open communication and expectations of invoicing is met at all times.
• To prepare and submit regular and accurate cost/value reports. To manage the commercial aspects of subcontracts in compliance with commercial procedures. Includes obtaining quotations, evaluating tender returns, valuing subcontract works and payments and agreeing subcontract final accounts.

Requirements of a Quantity Surveyor:

• Relevant Degree or Qualifications
• Experience working for a main contractor
• Experience on new build projects.
• Proven experience of developing client relationships.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent planning, organising, prioritisation and project management skills.

Benefits for a Quantity Surveyor:

• Salary up to £65,000 DOE
• Health membership
• Pension Scheme
• Birthday Gift
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Car allowance
• Bonus scheme

How To Apply?:

Please apply directly to this advert or for more information please call Alex at the F&R office (North) on 0114 2130900 (Option 3) or 07990766855

Trainee Crane Engineer Surveyor – Trainee Engineer Surveyor – Cranes and Lifting Equipment – Derby - £33k-£36K basic + Car allowance of £5.5K, 10% contributory pension

Are you an engineer with experience of maintaining, servicing or inspecting any type of lifting equipment or cranes? And want to gain access to the engineer surveyor industry with a huge test, inspection and certification company with over a hundred and fifty years of history. But only have a level 3 qualification?

You will be rewarded with an extensive benefits package and have a bespoke training programme.

The job has progression built into it, as this has the ability to progress into a fully fledged Engineer Surveyor, with package increase.

In addition, you will receive a basic of between £33K-£36K with a great contributory pension, yearly bonus and car allowance

The Company

Services

A SAFED and UKAS accredited world leading professional services company who support businesses with quality & compliance and carry out high quality inspections ensuring lifting equipment is compliant with current regulatory and statutory requirements.

Sectors

Aerospace, Manufacturing, Forces, Commercial, Automotive, Marine, Utilities, Industrial, Nuclear

Locations

Derby

Engineer Surveyor Package:

Getting you to work

• Car Allowance £5,500

Advancing your career

• Step up from the tools into a professional engineering environment
• Bespoke training package from a world leader within the industry when you first start
• Up to 6 week modular training programme with a blend of classroom and practical learning
• Support with professional membership including renewal fees paid

Securing your future

• 10% Employer pension contribution
• Guaranteed annual review

Work life balance

• 33 days holiday including statutory holidays the ability to buy and sell extra days
• 40 hour flexible working week which allows homelife balance
• Working week paid door to door with vast opportunities for overtime which is not mandatory
• Home based role
• Centralised diary management team assist in booking your appointments

Engineer Surveyor Main Accountabilities:

• Inspection and certification of cranes and lifting equipment (Gantry, Crawler, Scissor lift, Mobile Elevated Work Platforms, Excavators, FLT’s)
• Working to LOLER and PUWER regulations
• Managing diary and clients with patch
• Maintaining client relationships
• Full Technical Specialist Support
• Operate within agreed authorities, inspection and H&S standards
• Clear customer focus and drive to achieve optimal service delivery

Qualifications Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Level 3 engineering qualification and above
• Hands on experience of fixing, inspecting, maintaining, repairing or servicing any lifting equipment or cranes
• UK Driving licence
• Customer facing skills

Trainee Crane Engineer Surveyor – Trainee Engineer Surveyor – Cranes and Lifting Equipment –Derby - £33k-£36K basic + Car allowance of £5.5K, 10% contributory pension

Salary - 27k-28.5k (dependant on experience)

Working Pattern - 5 days a week 8hrs

Location - Reading (must live locally)

Are you seeking an opportunity to kick start your career with a company that values growth and development? Your search ends here! The role is based in a luxury residential estate where you will be looking after the upkeep and maintenance of the site.

What we are looking for:

• Have a sound knowledge, &/or proficiency in, common maintenance tasks
• Have an excellent understanding of Health & Safety regulations and risk assessments (relevant qualifications and safety certifications are advantageous)
• Be familiar with building systems
• Be able to work independently, making critical decisions when necessary
• Have a positive and proactive attitude towards planning and working efficiently
• Demonstrate good communication verbally and written, with competency in basic computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Your Responsibilities:

• Provide general maintenance support to the Development.
• Supervising third party contractors working on site, reviewing RAMs and issuing permits to works as required.
• Report defects / incidents (either observed or reported) and take the corrective action after consultation with your line manager.
• Carry out and record the results / outcome of weekly, monthly, and other cyclical checks, testing and maintenance routines, including but not limited to Fire Alarm testing, Emergency Lighting testing, Smoke Ventilation system testing and Lift Line testing.
• Ensuring maintenance tasks are meticulously completed and recorded in the relevant systems.
• Undertake maintenance tasks not limited to but including - bin movements, refuse chute / area maintenance, light bulb replacement, painting, decorating, plaster repairs, minor internal and external maintenance repairs to hard surfaces and soft services.
• Ensure all tools are maintained and kept securely, only used by authorised personnel.
• Pressure wash / clean areas of the development as and when needed.
• Carry out any touch up paint work in communal areas within the buildings, as and when required.

If this sounds like the role for you please apply or send your CV directly to @Frankie.Simmonds@search.co.uk

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.

VolkerLaser repairs, strengthens and waterproofs concrete and steel structures, offering a tailored package of specialist works to clients across the UK. Our structural solutions include bridge deck waterproofing, expansion joints, concrete repair and cathodic protection works, steel repair and strengthening work, carbon fibre and temporary works, jacking and bearing replacement. We also provide specialist lightweight decking and access solutions, as well as being specialists in long bridge and cable refurbishment.

We have a great opportunity for Quantity Surveyor to join our team on permanent basis. You will be working from our office in Reading. Looking after NEC contracts for National highways.

About you

• An accredited course by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS, the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) or the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (ICES).Alternatively, a degree with some numerical or technical is advantageous. Relevant HND subjects include building/construction, urban and land studies, civil engineering and structural
• Adequate experience as a QS.
• A degree in QS and relevant experience obtained (desirable)
• Highly experienced in NEC forms of contract

If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

Why work with us?

VolkerLaser is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerLaser are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
• Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service

Fairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

If you need support with your application, please contact us at

Additional information

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.

We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.

Exciting Opportunity Alert!

Our award-winning Estate Agency client are looking for a highly successful and experienced Senior Lettings Manager to join their Newbury office.

If you thrive on recognition and aspire to excel in everything you do, this is the perfect opportunity! Be part of a highly successful and expanding Estate Agency with a structured career path up to regional management, that recognises and rewards excellence.

As a Senior Lettings Manager, you will:

• Create the largest active market share of any agent in the area
• Maximise revenues and grow the property register
• Develop exceptional working relationships with clients to encourage repeat business and recommendations
• Maximise branch profit and achieve all financial targets
• Manage performance of employees through regular 1:1's, reviews etc
• Influence a result through effective team management, action planning and delivery of plans

Ideal Candidate Qualities:

• Previous Estate Agency and customer services experience
• Target driven and tenacious, with demonstrable evidence of achievements
• Effectively manage a team
• Motivated and enthusiastic
• Display high standards of service and presentation
• Good organisational skills
• Demonstrate ideas and initiative around plans for market growth
• Hold a full driving license, have your own car and be insured for Business Use

What our client can offer:

- Comprehensive Training: Learn the ins and outs of the company and market share generation methods.

- Unlimited Earning Potential: Enjoy uncapped commission opportunities and bonus incentives.

- Continuous Growth: Thrive with ongoing career and personal development opportunities.

- ✈️ Rewarding Success: Qualify for annual award trips and exciting prizes.

- Celebrating You: Enjoy a paid day off for your birthday after successfully passing probation.

- Increased Perks: Watch your holiday entitlement grow with each year of service.

- Healthcare Benefits: Access personal private healthcare upon successfully passing probation.

Exciting Opportunity Alert!

Our award-winning Estate Agency client are looking for a highly successful and experienced Expert Property Manager to join their Bracknell office.

If you thrive on recognition and aspire to excel in everything you do, this is the perfect opportunity! Join a department offering a fantastic opportunity for proactive and outgoing administrators to progress their career in a client focussed role. Rewarding excellent customer service, attention to detail and upselling skills.

As a property Manager your responsibilities will include:
* Provide a designated group of client's with property management services encompassing renewals, repairs, deposits and lettings account.
* Deal with enquiries and ensure they are dealt with efficiently and in line with agreed service standards.
* Follow the procedures/process maps ensuring key time scales are met
* Investigate/ resolve queries and problems. Advise/recommend course of action on property issues
* Liaise with third party supplier to arrange works to be undertaken
* Develop and build strong relationships with key Clients and treat them as individuals
* Liaise/negotiate between Landlords and Tenants
* Ensure that all relevant people are kept informed and up to date with progress particularly in relation to client issues / complaints. Manages expectation and ensure you follow up all queries.
* Takes appropriate action to pre-empt complaints. Takes appropriate action to investigate and resolve complaints.
* Promotes additional services and meet third party referral targets
* Develop and apply an understanding of legal requirements

Ideal Candidate Qualities:

• Previous Estate Agency and customer services experience
• Target driven and tenacious, with demonstrable evidence of achievements
• Motivated and enthusiastic
• Display high standards of service and presentation
• Good organisational skills
• Hold a full driving license, have your own car and be insured for Business Use

What our client can offer:

- Comprehensive Training: Learn the ins and outs of the company and market share generation methods.

- Unlimited Earning Potential: Enjoy uncapped commission opportunities and bonus incentives.

- Continuous Growth: Thrive with ongoing career and personal development opportunities.

- ✈️ Rewarding Success: Qualify for annual award trips and exciting prizes.

- Celebrating You: Enjoy a paid day off for your birthday after successfully passing probation.

- Increased Perks: Watch your holiday entitlement grow with each year of service.

- Healthcare Benefits: Access personal private healthcare upon successfully passing probation.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join us at Thames Water.

You will be responsible for all commercial aspects of a sub-area of the Logistics Management Centre such as North East London Waste Networks. Offering commercial advice to the local operational team and assisting the Senior Quantity Surveyor in assessing more complex works/claims. Carrying out site measurements, estimating and producing month-end valuation documentation. Assessing payment applications up to £100K in value.

What you’ll be doing as a Quantity Surveyor

- Commercially responsible for up to £10 million spend.
- Ensure Thames Water meets all of its contractual, legal and commercial obligations.
- Engage with and advise professional service colleagues such as Senior Management Accountants and Operations Managers.
- Management responsibility for 2 FTE.
- Provide commercial advice to local operational teams.
- Safeguarding Thames Water against claims over £1 million per annum.
- Deliver efficiency savings to Thames Water of £1 million per annum.

Base locations can be flexible in Thames Valley and Home Counties areas. This is a hybrid role, with the role being office/site & home-based. You may be required to travel across our operational areas for on-site visits.

36 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

The successful candidate must have access to a car and hold a driver’s licence.

What you should bring to the role

- Hold a full valid UK driving licence and have your transport.
- Degree or similar in Quantity Surveying.
- Experience of commercial responsibility over £3 million.
- Experience in resolving claims over £200K.
- Experience engaging at the local management level.
- Site measurement experience.
- Working towards gaining Chartered status.

What’s in it for you?

- Offering up to £52,000 per annum depending on experience and skills.
- 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
- Car allowance of £4,500 per year.
- Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
- Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
- Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

Who are we?

At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive.

Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it.

But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?

Working at Thames Water

At Thames Water, we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.

We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, backgrounds, and differences that each individual brings.

Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.

Find out more about working at Thames Water.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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JOB TITLE: Experienced Building Surveyor - MRICS
LOCATION: South East

The COMPANY
Since 1978 our client, a multi-disciplined Structural Engineering practice, have carved a strong niche for themselves, being recognised as one of the UK's preeminent consultancies for dealing with complex and sensitive projects. A reputation they have earned due to the quality of their service and most importantly their staff. In a supportive team atmosphere, my Client was the first organisation in the construction industry to win a Platinum Investors in People Award, they employ talented and ambitious professionals. This client first ethos and commitment to service excellence has been enhanced since joining a complementary legal and professional services PLC which has accelerated their growth offering outstanding career opportunities for ambitious quality professionals.
The majority of their work falls into the following categories;

Insurance
* Design & Contract Administration
* Defect Investigations & Causation Reports
* Cost Advice
* Expert Witness & Liability
* Recovery Claims
* Specialist Claims & Complaints
* Party Wall, CDM, Structural Design
* Statutory Applications
* Listed Buildings
Surveying
* Pre-Purchase Surveys
* Defect Diagnosis & Repairs
* Party Wall
* CDM 2015
* Design & Contract Administration
* Expert Witness
* Cost Advice
* Conservation & Specialist Projects
Engineering
* Structural Investigations
* Expert Witness
* Reinforced Concrete
* Structural Steelwork
* Specialist Timber
* Bridges & Highways
* Refurbishment & Conservation
* New Build & Infrastructure



The ROLE
This is an exciting opportunity for an experience Building Surveyor to forward your career servicing a bulging Client base, predominantly in the high/ultra net worth Insurance sector. Based in South East (Kent, Surrey, Hampshire, etc.) you will be tasked with;


* Project management of building projects, typically £250K-£500K
* Providing complex survey and structural investigations,
* Building adaptation/party wall
* CDM advice
* Expert witness services
* Provide surveying consultancy services on wide range of, primarily residential and commercial buildings, in all forms of materials


The CANDIDATE
Our client is looking for an ambitious candidate possessing the desire to further develop their career within a Building Surveying/Civil/Structural Engineering practice. The right person will have the following experience:

* Experienced Building Surveyor
* Strong academic background
* Relevant industry experience - building repair and refurb
* Good knowledge of current building standards, analysis and codes of practice
* Experience of working to deadlines/within budgets on large scale projects
* Strong project management skills
* A sense of humour
* Enthusiastic and self-motivated

Possessing the desire and talent to forge your career within this dynamic and growing organisation.


This role is commutable from:
Maidstone
Crawley Horsham
East Grinstead
Uckfield
Royal Tunbridge Wells
Sevenoaks
Ashford
Maidstone
Gillingham
Gravesend

ALTERNATIVE JOB TITLES:
MRICS Building Surveyor, Chartered Surveyor, Senior Building Surveyor, Building Surveyor Manager, Senior Building Surveyor, Consultant Surveyor, Head Building Surveyor, Chief Building Surveyor, Structural Surveyor, Building Surveyor

Mana Resourcing is a specialist recruitment company working within the Engineering, Sales, IT and Commercial sectors. We are established to service and support the recruitment requirements of modern businesses and candidates alike.
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As our Lettings Negotiator you will be expected to focus on letting our rental properties. The role will include welcoming clients into the office, booking and attending appointments, negotiating with landlords, finalising paperwork, helping with preparing new properties for marketing.
• Initial contact with prospective tenant, via telephone and email inquiries
• Registering enquiries efficiently and booking appointments for properties
• Conducting viewings with prospective tenants
• Regular contact with applicants and tenants
• Negotiating the let of the property
• Managing the referencing procedure
• Progressing the let to ensure successful move in, including sending the tenancy agreement, inventory booking and welcome pack
• Good quality communication throughout the process up to move in day
• Working closely with the lettings team
• Canvassing prospective landlords and helping to build the business