Total 56 Construction / Property job vacancies in exmouth devon

Your new company
An opportunity has arisen for a passionate Property Services Surveyor to join a provider of affordable housing based in the Exeter region on a permanent basis. Your new employer is renowned locally for providing a suite of high quality and affordable homes available for rent and shared ownership. You'll be working within a small team, for an organisation with a 'family feel' where every member of the team contributes towards a set of goals and objectives - supporting health, wellbeing, support, education and helping communities to thrive.


Your new role
Joining as a Property Services Surveyor, you will be one of the first port of calls for tenants when an inspection is required within a property. You will use your defect diagnosis skills to get under the skin of an issue, before creating a report to outline the required actions. As the specialist surveyor, you will take a lead in the project management of the repair phases of your projects, liaising with both external contractors and an in-house trade team to ensure repairs are completed to the required quality, in-line with the report and within budget.


What you'll need to succeed
In order to succeed in this position, it would be highly beneficial to have worked as a trade historically (carpenter, plumber, electrician etc.), before progressing into supervisory and surveying positions, or becoming a building surveyor. This background will mean that you'll be able to accurately and confidently liaise with trade supervisors and create reports that mean repair issues are resolved to the highest of standards. You'll need to be able to back up your experience and credibility with some qualifications, which could include a HNC or HND in construction or a degree in Building Surveying.


What you'll get in return
In return, you will be offered a permanent employment contract with a salary of up to £39,000 per year. In addition to salary, you'll be able to take advantage of a 35 hour working week, 26 days annual leave + 8 days of bank holidays off each year, as well as pension, life assurance and other income protection schemes. All of your work will be located in the Exeter region, meaning no regional travel is required.


What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now - a recruitment pack is available upon request and our client is looking to the shortlist immediately, therefore please do not delay if this exciting new position could be of interest to you.

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We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our apprenticeship programme which will be run in conjunction with South Devon College. You will assist the wider team with managing the repair and upkeep of properties, and assets for South Hams District Council and West Devon Borough Council.
As a first step in attaining a professional career, the broad purpose of this apprenticeship is to start you on your chosen occupation of electrical engineer. Once your qualifications have been attained, it will enable you to install, maintain and repair our properties in industrial, commercial, and residential (including communal outdoor) environments.
This Property Maintenance Apprenticeship (Level 2) will last for 24 months so you will need to display a high level of commitment and focus as you go about your work, therefore we will ask that you bring a sense of maturity with you. As an apprentice in this role, there may be times when you are solely responsible for company property, such as tools and work vehicles. You will need therefore, to demonstrate that you can work an operate within the limits of your own competence and know when, or form whom, to seek help and support when needed. Above all you will need to display a professionalism when about your duties and have a high regard for client satisfaction and prioritise a safe working environment for yourself and your colleagues.
The successful candidate must be able to work:
With a safety mind set to protect self, colleagues, and others
Effectively within a team/crew
In a professional manner both in appearance, language, and behaviour
Reliably and consistently attend work and arrive on time.
With a good standard of communication to the job supervisor, colleagues, clients,
and others to achieve work to a high standard as part of a team
Enthusiastically, be adaptable and have a commitment to a high standard if
customer care and work

For an informal discussion please contact Graham Williams, Property Services Team Leader at graham.williams@swdevon.gov.uk or call 01803 861216.

Hays are proud to be working in partnership with Southwest Norse to recruit for a Senior Development Surveyor!

A unique opportunity has arisen to shape and directly influence the Southwest landscape, overseeing and delivering on development opportunities across Devon and the wider Southwest region - this is your opportunity to make a difference for generations to come across quaint market towns, bustling cities, areas of outstanding natural beauty and miles of historic coastline.

About Southwest Norse:

You will be joining an award-winning, multi-disciplinary property consultancy who deliver high profile and inspiring property services for a range of public and private sector clients. Norse Group are perfectly positioned to engage with a wide client base on development projects and innovative schemes, time and time again, working as a strategic partner with Devon County Council.

Your new role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Development Surveyor to join the team at Southwest Norse, ideally on a full-time, permanent basis. You will take responsibility for adding value to client assets by identifying and securing planning consents for development across the Southwest. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Identifying, promoting, and delivering the development potential of surplus and potentially surplus assets and adding significant value before assets are sold in order to generate much needed capital receipts.
• You will undertake a hands-on role, leading public consultations, drafting planning applications, producing feasibility reports and viability appraisals, representing clients and planning committees, and negotiating S106 agreements.

About you:

If you are ambitious by nature, commercially minded, and passionate about making a tangible difference to the environment in the Southwest, then this could be a fantastic opportunity for you. In order to progress to interview stage, you'll need to satisfy the below criteria:

• Professional membership of RICS and a degree in real estate or a similar subject.
• Experience within planning and development surveying in a role which has included production of viability appraisals.
• Knowledge of relevant planning legislation.
• Full UK driving licence allowing you to meet the travel requirements for the role.

What you will get in return:

Southwest Norse are proud to present themselves as an employer of choice in the Southwest, offering a competitive suite of benefits in exchange for joining them in this position. You can expect to receive a starting salary of £56,563 per year alongside a wide range of additional benefits to include 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, hybrid working with the opportunity to work both from home and as part of an engaging and motivated office set-up, comprehensive sickness and critical illness cover, excellent contributory pension scheme, and free parking an easily accessible Exeter office.

What you need to do next:

Making a career decision can be life changing, and I understand and appreciate the importance of making the right decision for you, for this reason, informal and exploratory calls are available. Southwest Norse reserve the right to conclude the process early if a successful candidate is found, therefore don't delay and click 'apply now' as soon as possible if you are interested in this position!

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Your new company
A long-term interim opportunity has arisen for a Property Operations professional to join an international charity, working primarily from their HQ based in the Southwest. You will join an expanding estates and facilities team who are responsible for the management, maintenance and continuous improvement of a wide range of operational building types, ranging from medical facilities, visitor attraction buildings, offices and rural areas.

Your new role
Joining as a maintenance operations professional, you will lead a team consisting of over 21 operatives consisting of plumbers, electricians, carpenters and multi-trade operatives. You'll coordinate and lead this team to ensure that they are delivering an efficient and high-quality day-to-day maintenance service across the portfolio of various building types. You'll inspect more complex repair and defect issues before recommending a course of action, as well as helping to deliver planned maintenance programmes and ensure that property compliance and health & safety standards are continuously maintained.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to succeed in this position, you will need to be able to demonstrate an excellent operational management background within a direct labour environment. Experience working within a property maintenance setting, within a varied and diverse estate would be beneficial.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive an interim contract with initial duration of between three and six months - this contract is likely to extend beyond this point, however could also progress into a permanent and salaried position should this be of interest. You will receive a salary of £55,000, paid to you on a monthly basis across the duration of your contract period in this role.

What you need to do now
Our client has opted to shortlist for this position immediately, therefore please click 'apply now' if you are interested in being considered for this opportunity.

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Role: Lead Property Surveyor

Location: Barnstaple and surrounding areas

Salary:£42,000 - £48,650 per annum plus Essential Car User Allowance

Hours:37 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

An opportunity has arisen for an outstanding Lead Property Surveyor to join our Surveying Team at North Devon Homes (NDH).You will be responsible for leading a team of Property Surveyors.

At NDH we are serious about working together to create communities where people want to live and we know that our surveyor team plays a positive role in this.

The successful candidate will need a blend of experience and qualifications in building surveying and repair diagnosis coupled with demonstrable skills in leadership and management.

We are looking for someone who can role model our values, is able to deliver service excellence and continuous improvement through their team, someone who is pragmatic and practical in their approach to finding solutions and who has a genuine desire to make a difference to our customers and communities.

In addition, the successful candidate will have a sound knowledge of health and safety legislation including asbestos, good levels of IT literacy and outstanding communication skills.

In return you will receive an excellent benefits package and the opportunity to be a key part of ‘team NDH’. If you can make the difference, please apply.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays
7% Employer contribution Pension
Cash Plan of up to £1400 per year
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Health & Wellbeing Support
Family Friendly Policies
Cycle to Work Scheme
Tech Scheme
Refer a Friend Scheme
The successful candidate will be required to complete a Basic DBS check.

Closing date: Monday 29 April 2024 - 09:00

Interviews & Testing: Week Commencing 29 April 2024

Please note - Applications must include a CV and supporting statement.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.As part of this commitment, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role to which they have applied. We request that all applications are submitted with a completed Equality & Diversity Form.

Should you wish to discuss your application prior to submitting it, please contact the HR team on 01271 313352.

Reactive Repairs Works Surveyor

3 months on-going contract, Inside IR35

Exeter

Job Purpose

• To carry out surveys and identify required responsive repairs and voids works to the Council's housing stock, communal and environmental areas and assist with the ongoing management of the HRA investment programme.
• To prepare work schedules, raise orders and instruct contractors and oversee and monitor contractor performance and Contracts - including Contract Terms intervention as required.
• Undertake a full range of pre and post surveying services including project management, quality and cost control, for projects that form part of the capital and revenue investment programme.
• Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with relevant statutory legislation (including Planning and Building Control) and regulations and in line with the Council's procurement policies and procedures.
• Work with Reactive Maintenance Lead to procure projects in compliance with procurement legislation, Section 20 processes and to meet leaseholder expectations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out surveys and inspections of Council housing stock and communal areas for repairs and improvements, stock condition, dilapidations, and condition surveys (including voids) - identifying Decent Homes failures as applicable.
• To assist the Reactive Maintenance Lead in the preparation and development of Contract documents and tender submission evaluation processes.
• Assist in the appointment of contractors as necessary to meet the aims of the service following the Council's procurement policy and procedure.
• Manage contracts to ensure they meet agreed standards, timescales and budget and assist, instruct and advise contractors on site on matters related to quality control, and the interpretation of contract documents.
• Contribute to pre-contract site and other meetings and make regular visits to site during project delivery and on completion to ensure that works are to a high standard and represent good value.
• To assess and issue variation orders and agree interim and final payments and recommend for authorisation
• Monitor contractor performance and customer satisfaction - implement recovery strategies as required.
• Undertake risk assessments in accordance with the Housing Health & Safety Rating System, and continually monitor Contractors Method Statements and oversee revisions as required.
• To adhere to the current Health and Safety regulations and the Council's policies and procedures and ensure contractors and suppliers comply with all relevant Health, Safety and Environmental legislation and contractual obligations.
• Identify possible materials containing asbestos, arrange testing and removal of asbestos from vacant and occupied properties in accordance with the relevant legislation
• Prepare reports on the progress of projects, site activities and all other related matters and escalate issues to enable effective decision making
• Contribute to management reports on a regular basis to understand the impact and cost of disruption in the service and come up with ways to improve delivery and achieve value for money.
• Provide information as required by the Reactive Maintenance Lead regarding individual project performance or for the purpose of answering specific questions.

Knowledge

• HHSRS

If interested in the role, please contact me at moeez.muhammed@servicecare.org.uk

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Commercial Property Fee Earner (Legal)

Service Care Legal are currently working alongside a well-established law firm, based in Exeter, which is in need of a Commercial Property Fee Earner to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for advising national and regional businesses, banks, developers, and landowner clients on all aspects of commercial property work including sales, purchases, and leases. The company has developed excellent working relationships with public and private management teams and has links with a range of other professional groups.

ROLE: Commercial Property Fee Earner (Legal)

LOCATION: Exeter

SALARY: £40,000 to £50,000

Key Responsibilities

• Advising national and regional businesses, banks, developers, and landowner clients on all aspects of commercial property work including sales, purchases, and leases.
• Contributing to further growth and servicing the existing client base.
• Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with public and private management teams and other professional groups.
• Supervising and developing team members.

Requirements

• 2+ years post-qualification legal experience gained from all aspects of commercial property work.
• Comfortable working collaboratively and independently.
• Effective communicator and passionate about delivering a professional, proactive service to all clients.
• Comfortable with business development.

What the Company Offers

• Opportunity to work with a strong and effective corporate and commercial team servicing clients locally and nationally.
• Investment in teams and infrastructure to attract and retain talented staff.
• Commitment to giving all colleagues the opportunity to reach their full potential, with a real focus on training and development.
• Cultivating a healthy culture of challenge and expectation with support and care

If this Commercial Property Fee Earner vacancy sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, then please feel free to reach out to Hugh Barnes on 01772208969, or email Hugh.Barnes@servicecare.org.uk.

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.

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Commercial Administrator

Based: South Brent – TQ10 9YS – working Monday to Friday 8.30am – 5.00pm

Our Commercial Administrators are the core and heart of our commercial teams, through your great communication and efficient planning you will provide an essential administrative support to the operational office, supporting our Quantity Surveyors to focus on the day to day delivery for our clients and customers. Fast paced and progressive, our people take responsibility and thrive in an environment where they are trusted; with a work/life balance that gives them the opportunity to feel motivated and satisfied at work and at home.

What’s in it for you?

Attractive salary & benefits to suit you
27 Days Hols & BH – option to buy or sell holidays
Company pension scheme – up to 7.5%
We also offer our employees; Discounted Healthcare Scheme, High street & lifestyle discounts including Taste card, a day paid volunteering per year, length of service awards, any many more….
An outline of your responsibilities – Commercial Administrator ​

Administration support in the preparation, processing and selection of estimates, bids and tenders
Support the Commercial team in all contract administration; this will involve processing subcontractor applications/payments and raising sales invoices to meet deadlines
Assist Quantity Surveyor by updating all relevant Cost Value Reconciliation reports and data sheets
Sub Contractor Invoices and Variations and processing payments using Coins
Ordering of materials in a timely manner
Update Clients Information systems with any necessary data to fulfil contract needs which is provided by the Novus operations team
Deal with external and internal communications and record and or report information
Ensure all necessary contract data is input correctly and that documentation and reports are accurate and produced on time including client applications and external valuations
Deal with Subcontractors/Clients/Customer queries and or communications professionally and efficiently
Attend meetings with internal stakeholders
Familiarity with cost systems would be beneficial
About you

As a Commercial Administrator you will need to be highly organised, methodical and have confidence to communicate both verbally and in writing. A good level of computer skills is key, (especially MS Excel to formulae level), a lot of what you will be doing is centred around our inhouse computer systems, of course we will provide the training on our system, as part of your initial onboarding experience. Speaking of which we will dedicate the time throughout your first week with a great induction and onboarding plan to upskill you on our processes and procedures however, we are always open to new ideas and efficiencies so welcome your input as your make this role your own. This role could be a great opportunity for someone looking to get on the Quantity Surveying ladder.

A little bit about us

Novus Property Solutions is a dynamic, award-winning property maintenance, refurbishment, compliance, and decarbonisation specialist with more than 700 colleagues in 19 locations across Great Britain, providing a combination of local knowledge and national strength. We are a social and environmentally responsible family-owned business with a rich 127-year heritage, delivering a range of bespoke services and solutions to a wide variety of clients.

At Novus Property Solutions we value people, and we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace that enables our people to bring their full selves to work. We understand for many reasons, that people very rarely meet all the criteria laid out in the job advert, so, we encourage you to apply to the role even if you do not meet all the criteria or hold all the qualifications. You may be just who we are looking for to join our award-winning Property Maintenance company in this, or another role.

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Quantity Surveying and Construction Management Graduate Programme

SALARY
£32,500
*Minimum salary. Salary is dependent on location, role and qualifications.

LOCATION
Plymouth, England

CLOSING DATE
8th May 2024

START DATE
Autumn 2024

About the programme
Ensure that each aspect of our extraordinary projects is possible: that's what you'll do on this programme.

As a Graduate Quantity Surveyor, you'll be involved in all stages of our work. Through a combination of on-the-job experience and continual development, we offer a unique learning ground for graduates to help us bring our projects to life.

Quantity Surveying/Contruction Management at Babcock:

• Delivering projects of the scale we work on, against strict requirements, is an exact science. You'll experience this first-hand.
• You'll help to develop plans for key valuation activities, preparing costing and valuation proposals, reviewing technical specifications, and responding to tenders and quotations. All the time making sure that we comply with industry regulations and statutory health, safety and environmental requirements.

What you'll need

• A 2.2 degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management. A RICS-accredited degree is desirable
• You'll need to be highly motivated, with good communication and time management skills
• Many of our early careers roles are subject to Security Clearance and Trade Control restrictions which mean that your place of birth, nationality, citizenship, or residency you hold or have held may impact which roles you are eligible for. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK. For our early careers roles, you must be able to achieve BPSS and many of them require you to be eligible for Security Clearance. . For our early careers roles, you must be able to achieve BPSS and many of them require you to be eligible for Security Clearance.

What you'll get
We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career.

In addition:

• Minimum 25 days holiday entitlements + bank holidays + agile working* subject to conversation with your manager
• Generous pension and employee share schemes
• Flexible benefits, including cycle to work scheme, discounts
• Employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing
• You'll also have the chance to get involved in our STEM outreach and volunteering activities, which our graduates find incredibly rewarding in all sorts of other ways.

Your career development
It's hard to beat the variety of fantastic opportunities and business experiences you'll receive. You can expect real world encounters and exposure to exciting projects that will really help you navigate where you want to take your career.

Plus, when you join us, you'll be automatically enrolled onto our Graduate Development Programme. Through a series of digital and face to face sessions, presented by wellbeing and performance experts and our external partner Gen Healthy Minds, we will equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to thrive and perform at your very best on your programme and beyond.

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Property Litigation Solicitor

Job Description

Service Care Legal are currently working with a reputable law firm, based in Exeter, which is in need of qualified Solicitor/Legal Executive with 1- 4 years of in Property Litigation work to join their Dispute Resolution Department.

ROLE: Property Litigation Solicitor/Legal Executive

LOCATION: Exeter

SALARY: £45,000 to £60,000

The Person:

• Handle Property Litigation cases whilst providing excellent client care services
• Attend court and tribunal hearings
• Conduct legal research and analysis
• Prepare legal documents and correspondence

The Requirements:

• 1-4 years of experience as a qualified Solicitor/Legal Executive Property Litigation work
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

The Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Excellent benefits and terms of employment
• 2 days per week can be worked from home, subject to details in our policy, after probation period

If this Property Litigation Solicitor vacancy sounds like an opportunity that is right for you or someone you know, then don't hesitate to get in touch with Hugh Barnes via email, Hugh.Barnes@servicecare.org.uk, or via phone at 01772208969 .

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.

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Job Title: Mechanical and Electrical Surveyor
Location: Devonport, Plymouth + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: £38,556 + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF56123

At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Mechanical and Electrical Surveyor at our Devonport site.

The Built Environment Surveying Team primarily undertake the mechanical and electrical elements of building surveys. The team are responsible for assessing the condition and statutory compliance of the building services in Devonport Dockyard.

The role
As a Mechanical and Electrical Surveyor, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. You will ensure building services operate efficiently and comply with regulations which is crucial for infrastructure longevity at the Royal Navy's operational base.

Day to day, you'll asses the condition and compliance of building services, maintain asset databases, and scope any necessary remedial works. You will also:

• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to survey and report on planned maintenance, responsive repairs, and infrastructure assets.
• You will collaborate with other teams to ensure the efficient operation and maintenance of the dockyard's facilities.

This role is 35 hours per week, offering a flexible hybrid working pattern and will be based at Devonport Dockyard.

Essential experience of the Mechanical and Electrical Surveyor

• Experienced surveyor with knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems (E.g. HVAC, lighting, fire alarms etc…)
• Proficient in preparing surveyor reports and condition assessments.

Qualifications for the Mechanical and Electrical Surveyor

• It is desirable, but not essential to have a degree or HND level in building services or similar.
• The successful candidate must be able to achieve SC security clearance for this role.

We value difference and don't have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

Our Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance
• Contributory Pension scheme, with life assurance
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows most employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity

Babcock International
For over a century Babcock International have helped to defend nations, protect communities, and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 28/03/2024

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