Your new role: Assistant Quantity Surveyor

We are expanding our commercial management team to support National Highways' annual £1bn investment programme to maintain the Strategic Road Network. As part of this, we have exciting opportunities for Assistant Quantity Surveyors to join our team.

You will support (and in some cases lead) commercial and contract management of schemes of value from £1m to more than £30m. The complex nature and diversity of the portfolio ensures the opportunity for you to develop new skills and capabilities, whether you are working towards gaining Chartered Surveyor status, or simply seeking to enhance your experience to date.

The role will be primarily based in our Maidstone office with a requirement to attend other NH Offices / Site when required. In all cases we have a flexible hybrid working approach, meaning the role will be a combination of office/agile home working with a general expectation of office working at least 2 days per week.

What you'll be leading on

• Supply Chain management including sending enquiry documentation, quotation assessment, work order award and instructions to supply chain where required. Supply Chain Payment assessment including all relevant documentation on a monthly basis.
• Assisting in the management of site level change control including early warning and compensation event management and assessment, both to the Client and to the supply chain as necessary.
• Monitor actual cost against targets.
• Manage own portfolio of works under supervision from QS/ SQS.
• Liaising with other departments to ensure that Schemes Tracker is up-to-date, data is accurate and reconciled against other sources.
• Maintain collaborative working relationship with supply chain contractors.

To be successful you'll need

• To have either achieved or be working towards a degree/HND in Quantity Surveying or other relevant technical qualification and/or completion of a formally recognised graduate programme, apprenticeship or similar. Alternatively, you will be working towards a Chartered qualification within a relevant professional organisation, such as RICS, ICES, or equivalent.
• Basic experience of contract administration, desirably using NEC forms of contract.
• Intermediate level MS Excel (basic formula, pivot tables, formatting).
• You will have good written and verbal communication skills enabling you to engage effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of commercial management.

A bit about us

There's never been a better time to join our Commercial Operations team.

We're a growing, vibrant team helping to drive the most ambitious roads investment programme our country has ever seen. You'll be involved in the design of our modern, progressive contracts and partnerships, negotiating best commercial terms, galvanizing innovation and producing smart cost estimates and plans. Building in every opportunity to ensure that our customers and road workers get home safe and well every day while travelling or working on our road network.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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

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78944 - EHV Project Construction Engineer SAP

This EHV Project Engineer SAP will report to the Lead Field Engineer and will work within Capital Programme and be based onsite in Kent . You will be a permanent employee.

You will attract a salary of £76,229 plus car and a bonus of 3%

Close Date: 21/09/2024

We also provide the following additional benefits

• Annual Leave
• Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)
• Tenancy Loan Deposit scheme
• Tax efficient benefits: cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Occupational Health support
• Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers products.
• Discounted access to sports and social clubs
• Employee Assistance Programme.

Job Purpose

• You will deliver the engineering activities within their allocated project team to undertake the delivery of Construction requirements relating to the UK Power Networks owned assets and associated infrastructure under the direction of the Construction Manager as part of the Investment Delivery team.
• You will work with and support the Project Managers, Commissioning Engineer's and other members of the Investment Delivery Management team in the delivery of Our goals and future budget identification and delivery.
• You will work with the Project Supervisors, electrical fitters and Contractors to undertake and complete the construction and delivery of a portfolio of projects.
• The Project Engineer will ensure delivery of Capital works Construction projects, Asset Portfolio Plan and Connections as directed by the Construction Manager, oversee the management of substation and cabling construction works. The position holder will work with team members to ensure safety management is maintained throughout all activities during the delivery of the engineering tasks following the UK Power Networks Stay Safe initiative.

Principal Accountabilities

• Delivery of the Construction programmes for the UK Power Networks owned assets operating at voltages through the range 400V to 132kV
• Work with the Project Managers to ensure that all programmes of work are delivered to time, budget and quality drivers
• Work with Project Supervisors and EHV fitters to ensure the delivery of all electrical engineering activities
• Help manage budgets relating to the construction delivery and meet ongoing goals
• As a team member work to ensure that UK Power Networks goals are achieved especially in Staff engagement and Client satisfaction
• Follow UK Power Networks Operations and Procedures
• Operate HV Distribution Protection Systems
• Test and Commission HV Distribution System
• Maintain the Control and Protection Systems
• Ensure compliance with CDM and UK Power Networks Health and Safety policies
• Develop site specific H,S & E procedures
• Compliance with UK Power Networks quality policies
• Operate and update Asset database in respect of project activities
• Responsible for both reactive and planned construction activities
• Perform fault investigation and repairs
• Modify equipment and drawings to ensure the efficient operation of the substations
• Ensure the compliance with the distribution safety rules during all activities
• Manage all contractors/staff working on site
• Undertake additional activities determined by the job level and competency

Responsibilities:

• Co-ordinate daily construction and maintenance activities with Client / Principal Contractor's ensuring programmes are met
• Obtain quotations from suppliers and raise Purchase Order request with Finance & Governance team
• Change Management - ensure early warning notices are brought to the attention of the Project Manager / Commercial Manager & Partners
• Provide technical support and act as appoint of reference for the Construction team
• When deputising for the Construction Manager deliver team briefings and give feed-back
• Identify potential project risks/opportunities (raise awareness within team/company)
• Proactively seek continuous improvement
• Work unsocial hours to respond to faults on system
• Assist the Construction Manager in the development of the ongoing Asset Portfolio Plan
• Represent UKPN at meetings with clients and contractors
• When undertaking engineering activities manage the team of employees and contractors for the delivery
• When undertaking engineering activities manage the compliance with all H&S procedures such as Putting People to Work and Distribution Safety Rules

Qualifications

Essential:

• Senior Authorised Person as defined by the Distribution Safety Rules - Preferable 132kV or 33kV however training will be provided to achieve this level of authorisation if authorised at 11kV.
• Experience in distribution systems through the range 400v to 132kV
• Educated to a minimum HNC level qualification in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Working knowledge of distribution HV Systems
• Knowledge of Building Services Systems
• Read schematic drawings and understand content
• Work in different environments
• Identify problems, understand main issues and investigate alternatives
• Hold full driving licence
• Use Microsoft Office suite, Outlook, MS Project and other custom software packages

Desirable:

• A broad understanding of UK Power Networks directorates
• Travel around the Capital Programme's SPN portfolio of projects
• Have persuasive negotiating and influencing skills
• Ability to manage time and to meet deadlines
• To be skilful in decision-making
• Relevant Safety Qualification such as IOSH or NEBOSH
• Knowledge of Construction Design and Management Regulations

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A new Civil Engineering Quantity Surveyor position has just landed in Kent! Are you looking for a new challenge?

Location: Near Maidstone, Kent

Contract type: Permanent

Start date: ASAP

Salary: £50 - 60k (depending upon experience)

Randstad CPE Contact: Louise Pridmore (Maidstone branch)

The Project:

A diverse portfolio of civil engineering schemes ranging from road improvements, concrete repairs & reinstatements, aviation projects, paving repairs and specialist framework projects.

The Role:

This is the perfect opportunity working with a well known civils contractor, who hold an excellent reputation in the area.

This role will be site based 5 days a week.

You will be responsible for:

• Procuring sub-contractors, agreeing prices and letting the packages
• Negotiating costs with various parties
• Drawing up contracts (NEC)
• Monthly reporting (CVR)
• Responsible for work package change control and management
• Dealing with any pricing variations
• Responsible for project re-measure
• Preparing final accounts

Requirements:

• Degree / HND in Quantity Surveying
• Excellent IT and maths skills are essential
• Attention to detail
• Excellent report writing and negotiation skills are essential
• Experience in - highways, bridges, infrastructure, environmental, frameworks and special works

Benefits:

£50,000 - £60,000 per annum (depending on experience) + package

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.

78944 - EHV Project Construction Engineer SAP

This EHV Project Engineer SAP will report to the Lead Field Engineer and will work within Capital Programme and be based onsite in Kent . You will be a permanent employee.

You will attract a salary of £76,229 plus car and a bonus of 3%

Close Date: 04/08/2024

We also provide the following additional benefits

• Annual Leave
• Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)
• Tenancy Loan Deposit scheme
• Tax efficient benefits: cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Occupational Health support
• Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers products.
• Discounted access to sports and social clubs
• Employee Assistance Programme.

Job Purpose

• You will deliver the engineering activities within their allocated project team to undertake the delivery of Construction requirements relating to the UK Power Networks owned assets and associated infrastructure under the direction of the Construction Manager as part of the Investment Delivery team.
• You will work with and support the Project Managers, Commissioning Engineer's and other members of the Investment Delivery Management team in the delivery of Our goals and future budget identification and delivery.
• You will work with the Project Supervisors, electrical fitters and Contractors to undertake and complete the construction and delivery of a portfolio of projects.
• The Project Engineer will ensure delivery of Capital works Construction projects, Asset Portfolio Plan and Connections as directed by the Construction Manager, oversee the management of substation and cabling construction works. The position holder will work with team members to ensure safety management is maintained throughout all activities during the delivery of the engineering tasks following the UK Power Networks Stay Safe initiative.

Principal Accountabilities

• Delivery of the Construction programmes for the UK Power Networks owned assets operating at voltages through the range 400V to 132kV
• Work with the Project Managers to ensure that all programmes of work are delivered to time, budget and quality drivers
• Work with Project Supervisors and EHV fitters to ensure the delivery of all electrical engineering activities
• Help manage budgets relating to the construction delivery and meet ongoing goals
• As a team member work to ensure that UK Power Networks goals are achieved especially in Staff engagement and Client satisfaction
• Follow UK Power Networks Operations and Procedures
• Operate HV Distribution Protection Systems
• Test and Commission HV Distribution System
• Maintain the Control and Protection Systems
• Ensure compliance with CDM and UK Power Networks Health and Safety policies
• Develop site specific H,S & E procedures
• Compliance with UK Power Networks quality policies
• Operate and update Asset database in respect of project activities
• Responsible for both reactive and planned construction activities
• Perform fault investigation and repairs
• Modify equipment and drawings to ensure the efficient operation of the substations
• Ensure the compliance with the distribution safety rules during all activities
• Manage all contractors/staff working on site
• Undertake additional activities determined by the job level and competency

Responsibilities:

• Co-ordinate daily construction and maintenance activities with Client / Principal Contractor's ensuring programmes are met
• Obtain quotations from suppliers and raise Purchase Order request with Finance & Governance team
• Change Management - ensure early warning notices are brought to the attention of the Project Manager / Commercial Manager & Partners
• Provide technical support and act as appoint of reference for the Construction team
• When deputising for the Construction Manager deliver team briefings and give feed-back
• Identify potential project risks/opportunities (raise awareness within team/company)
• Proactively seek continuous improvement
• Work unsocial hours to respond to faults on system
• Assist the Construction Manager in the development of the ongoing Asset Portfolio Plan
• Represent UKPN at meetings with clients and contractors
• When undertaking engineering activities manage the team of employees and contractors for the delivery
• When undertaking engineering activities manage the compliance with all H&S procedures such as Putting People to Work and Distribution Safety Rules

Qualifications

Essential:

• Senior Authorised Person as defined by the Distribution Safety Rules - Preferable 132kV or 33kV however training will be provided to achieve this level of authorisation if authorised at 11kV.
• Experience in distribution systems through the range 400v to 132kV
• Educated to a minimum HNC level qualification in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Working knowledge of distribution HV Systems
• Knowledge of Building Services Systems
• Read schematic drawings and understand content
• Work in different environments
• Identify problems, understand main issues and investigate alternatives
• Hold full driving licence
• Use Microsoft Office suite, Outlook, MS Project and other custom software packages

Desirable:

• A broad understanding of UK Power Networks directorates
• Travel around the Capital Programme's SPN portfolio of projects
• Have persuasive negotiating and influencing skills
• Ability to manage time and to meet deadlines
• To be skilful in decision-making
• Relevant Safety Qualification such as IOSH or NEBOSH
• Knowledge of Construction Design and Management Regulations

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79317 - Major Projects Surveyor

This Major Projects Surveyor will report to the Major Projects Consents Manager and will work within Capital Programme based in either our Crawley, or Maidstone office. You will be a permanent employee.

You will attract a salary of £51,245 to £61,723 plus car and a bonus of 3% and benefits.

Should you not have the full range of essential skills, qualifications and competencies listed below, there may be an opportunity for further training to equip you. If you do not have all relevant competencies for the core grade, it will be appropriate to appoint at a lower grade until you have developed the required competencies.

Close Date:.01/08/2024

Job Purpose

To acquire obtain and project manage the consent elements associated with delivery of Capital Programme and Major Connection schemes, including Land specialists, Planning specialist and Ecological specialists.

The Major Projects Surveyors report directly to the Major Projects Consents Manager. Dependent upon your assigned roles, you are responsible for the legal acquisition and protection (and disposal and subletting) of operational property freeholds and leaseholds, operational easements, statutory consents such as Planning and Environmental, Land Consents associated with Capital Programme, and Major Connections projects. We are interested to discuss the role with those who have experience in Land Rights, Planning Consent for Utilities and Ecology specialists.

Dimensions

• No direct reports, but managing consent contractors, supporting colleague surveyors and Alliance Partners;
• Negotiate with grantors, land agents, solicitors and consultants about the installation, retention, or alteration of the electrical network and any related consent.
• Make justifiable decisions with Alliance Project Managers, and with the Consent Manager, regarding financial commitments, strategy and legal matters in association with delivery of Capital Programme Schemes;
• Instruction of Network's Solicitor or external solicitors/partners;
• To be a 'Point of Reference' on consent matters (inc junior team members)

Principle Accountabilities

• Oversee own safety - ensuring that appropriate risk assessments and use of PPE are correctly applied on all occasions.
• Implement ED2 Alliance Major Projects Consents strategy.
• Report important performance measures, to the Alliance and SMT;
• Implement processes concerning legal acquisition and planning consents for new freehold or leasehold operational property, deeds of grant, assets held on wayleaves and ensuring our Contractors are aware of and follow such processes;
• Work with UK Power Networks' legal team, providing general legal and practical advice regarding the conveyance, leasing and subletting of operational property;
• Resolve 3rd party disputes and conflicts, including compensation claims, public inquiries and strategic consent related engagement
• Commercial awareness for the impact of consents negotiations and removal of Consents from the critical delivery path.
• Maintain important partner relationships, in particular with major grantors and their agents and Statutory Authorities;
• Represent CP Consents at meetings or workshops;
• Promote and help to develop an outstanding team culture with working relationships and communications within the team and across the Business;.

Measure of Success

• To meet Performance targets, with support and coaching.
• Delivery and completion of all consents related projects.

Qualifications

• MRICS or AssocRICS, MRTPI, MIEEM & CEcol and industry experience. With a high level of technical understanding concerning the legal aspects of operational property and consents management expected for Band E. Experience and working toward formal designations expected for Band F.
• High level of business, commercial, environmental, safety, financial and regulatory awareness.
• Competence and experience resolving Consents issues and in providing technical advice to Planning, Connections, Programme Delivery staff and Contractors.
• Working knowledge of primary and secondary legislation concerning utilities' operations; in particular, statutory instruments affecting electricity distribution assets.
• An understanding and an ability to provide commercial valuations associated with land purchases, leases and easements.
• Broad knowledge of consents regimes including, Land consents, Planning Consents and Environmental Consents.
• Familiar with the roles of, and relationships between, main external partners in the electricity utility businesses - including government, environmental, statutory authorities and business departments and agencies.
• Knowledge of agriculture to negotiate compensation claims in respect of loss of crop, land compaction, damage or losses to livestock and remediation schemes.
• Awareness of ISO 9001 principles and requirements in respect of quality processes.
• Lone work, but a team player with excellent public relations and influencing skills

79317 - Major Projects Surveyor

This Major Projects Surveyor will report to the Major Projects Consents Manager and will work within Capital Programme based in either our Crawley, or Maidstone office. You will be a permanent employee.

You will attract a salary of £51,245 to £61,723 plus car and a bonus of 3% and benefits.

Should you not have the full range of essential skills, qualifications and competencies listed below, there may be an opportunity for further training to equip you. If you do not have all relevant competencies for the core grade, it will be appropriate to appoint at a lower grade until you have developed the required competencies.

Close Date:.17/07/2024

Job Purpose

To acquire obtain and project manage the consent elements associated with delivery of Capital Programme and Major Connection schemes, including Land specialists, Planning specialist and Ecological specialists.

The Major Projects Surveyors report directly to the Major Projects Consents Manager. Dependent upon your assigned roles, you are responsible for the legal acquisition and protection (and disposal and subletting) of operational property freeholds and leaseholds, operational easements, statutory consents such as Planning and Environmental, Land Consents associated with Capital Programme, and Major Connections projects. We are interested to discuss the role with those who have experience in Land Rights, Planning Consent for Utilities and Ecology specialists.

Dimensions

• No direct reports, but managing consent contractors, supporting colleague surveyors and Alliance Partners;
• Negotiate with grantors, land agents, solicitors and consultants about the installation, retention, or alteration of the electrical network and any related consent.
• Make justifiable decisions with Alliance Project Managers, and with the Consent Manager, regarding financial commitments, strategy and legal matters in association with delivery of Capital Programme Schemes;
• Instruction of Network's Solicitor or external solicitors/partners;
• To be a 'Point of Reference' on consent matters (inc junior team members)

Principle Accountabilities

• Oversee own safety - ensuring that appropriate risk assessments and use of PPE are correctly applied on all occasions.
• Implement ED2 Alliance Major Projects Consents strategy.
• Report important performance measures, to the Alliance and SMT;
• Implement processes concerning legal acquisition and planning consents for new freehold or leasehold operational property, deeds of grant, assets held on wayleaves and ensuring our Contractors are aware of and follow such processes;
• Work with UK Power Networks' legal team, providing general legal and practical advice regarding the conveyance, leasing and subletting of operational property;
• Resolve 3rd party disputes and conflicts, including compensation claims, public inquiries and strategic consent related engagement
• Commercial awareness for the impact of consents negotiations and removal of Consents from the critical delivery path.
• Maintain important partner relationships, in particular with major grantors and their agents and Statutory Authorities;
• Represent CP Consents at meetings or workshops;
• Promote and help to develop an outstanding team culture with working relationships and communications within the team and across the Business;.

Measure of Success

• To meet Performance targets, with support and coaching.
• Delivery and completion of all consents related projects.

Qualifications

• MRICS or AssocRICS, MRTPI, MIEEM & CEcol and industry experience. With a high level of technical understanding concerning the legal aspects of operational property and consents management expected for Band E. Experience and working toward formal designations expected for Band F.
• High level of business, commercial, environmental, safety, financial and regulatory awareness.
• Competence and experience resolving Consents issues and in providing technical advice to Planning, Connections, Programme Delivery staff and Contractors.
• Working knowledge of primary and secondary legislation concerning utilities' operations; in particular, statutory instruments affecting electricity distribution assets.
• An understanding and an ability to provide commercial valuations associated with land purchases, leases and easements.
• Broad knowledge of consents regimes including, Land consents, Planning Consents and Environmental Consents.
• Familiar with the roles of, and relationships between, main external partners in the electricity utility businesses - including government, environmental, statutory authorities and business departments and agencies.
• Knowledge of agriculture to negotiate compensation claims in respect of loss of crop, land compaction, damage or losses to livestock and remediation schemes.
• Awareness of ISO 9001 principles and requirements in respect of quality processes.
• Lone work, but a team player with excellent public relations and influencing skills

Are you a Quantity Surveyor or a Senior Quantity Surveyor? Are you looking for a new and exciting new role, based in the Kent area?

I have some new Quantity Surveying positions in Kent, working on build and/or civil engineering projects!

If you are looking to work with an established business, who value their staff and work on some exciting projects, then this could be the job for you.

Location: Near Maidstone, Kent

Contract type: Permanent

Start date: ASAP

Salary: £55 - 75k (negotiable - depending upon experience/level)

Randstad CPE Contact: Louise Pridmore (Maidstone branch)

The Projects:

A diverse portfolio of both civil engineering and build schemes; ranging from road improvements, concrete repairs & reinstatements, aviation projects, paving repairs, utilities and specialist framework projects, new build schools, hospitals and warehouses.

The Role:

This is the perfect opportunity working an excellent company, who hold an excellent reputation in the industry.

This role will be site / office based with some flexibility to work from home too.

You will be responsible for:

• Procuring sub-contractors, agreeing prices and letting the packages
• Negotiating costs with various parties
• Drawing up contracts (NEC)
• Monthly reporting (CVR)
• Responsible for work package change control and management
• Dealing with any pricing variations
• Responsible for project re-measure
• Preparing final accounts
• Change management
• Managing subcontractors
• Working within an integrated team

Requirements:

• NEC / JCT
• Degree / HND in Quantity Surveying
• Excellent IT and maths skills are essential
• Attention to detail
• Excellent report writing and negotiation skills are essential
• Experience in - highways, bridges, infrastructure, environmental, frameworks and special works and / or build and residential

Benefits:

• £55,000 - 70,000 per annum (depending on experience) + package

If this role sounds of interest to you, or if you know someone who may be interested, please get in touch with Louise Pridmore on 07824 560 660 or email

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.

Quantity surveyor

We have an exciting opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor with Health care experience, to work for an established Main Contractor based in Maidstone - Up to £80k Salary based on experience!

The company:

You will be working for a Main Contractor based in Maidstone that have multiple projects coming up in the Kent area. They work in the Health care, Education, and Commercial Sectors, and are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their team. They want someone to become part of their close-knit team and stay for the long run to grow and develop with the company, eventually moving up into the Senior Quantity Surveyor role.

About the role of Quantity Surveyor:

In this role you will be working on 2-3 projects at one time, based all over Kent. You will be working from their office in Maidstone to work closely with their already existing Commercial team. You will be expected to carry out the standard roles and responsibilities of a Quantity Surveyor, taking on their new and upcoming projects. They are looking for someone that has had a stable career history and looking for their next long-term move. Along with someone specifically with health care experience within the last three years.

What's on offer for this Quantity Surveyor role:

This role comes with a very generous salary of up to £80,000, you will also benefit from working for an employer that is as invested in your career progression as you are. You will be working in an inclusive and diverse environment with support from you peers as and when needed.

If you want to hear more about this Quantity Surveyor role, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Aaron Bauckham in our Brighton Branch on 07752467544 or email me at abauckham@fr-group.co.uk

Asset Management Surveyor SPN

Reference Number - 79116

This Asset Management Surveyor will report to the Property & Consents Asset Management Consents Manager and will work within Property & Consents, Asset Management directorate based in our SPN region office. You will be a permanent employee.

You will attract a salary of £61,723.00 and a bonus of 3%. This role can also offer blended working after probationary period (6 months) - 3 days in the office and 2 remote

Close Date: 23/06/2024

We also provide the following additional benefits

• Annual Leave
• Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)
• Tenancy Loan Deposit scheme
• Tax efficient benefits: cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Occupational Health support
• Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers products.
• Discounted access to sports and social clubs
• Employee Assistance Programme.

Job Purpose

To project manage all necessary Land and Statutory consents required to support Customer and Company (Asset Management) inspired schemes directly or through the use of Contractors. Reporting to the Property & Consents Asset Management Consents Manager, the Property & Consents Surveyor manages the legal acquisition and protection and, where appropriate, disposal and subletting of operational freehold and leasehold property. You will manage the acquisition and retention of easements and wayleaves concerning all customer and company driven consent matters within a defined geographical area.

Dimensions

No direct reports, but working as part of a dispersed team of surveyors and administrative support staff;

• To negotiate with Customers, Grantors, Land Agents, Solicitors, Consultants and Internal Colleagues from Director level downwards in relation to the installation, retention, alteration, disposal and subletting of UK Power Networks Property, Overhead Lines and Underground cable network across all voltages;
• Make decisions with Project Managers and Consent Managers regarding medium risk financial commitments, strategy and legal matters;
• Daily instruction and liaison with Network's Solicitor and/or equivalent external solicitors/partners;
• Manage small departmental projects of work; and
• Provide financial reporting relating to project expenditure and capitalisation of costs.
• Principle Accountabilities
• Implement Property and Consents strategy.
• To receive specific instructions from a Connection Designer with a pre-planned design and, upon payment from the customer, to seek the acquisition of substation freehold or leasehold estates and easements or wayleaves for underground or overhead electric lines. This work may involve some network reinforcement associated with an instruction from a Connections Designer or minor re-design of the proposal.
• Promptly negotiate the resolution of wayleave terminations or s.25 Terminations with grantors and their agents involving Distribution Planning and the Networks Legal team to defend UK Power Networks assets.
• Take enquiries from all customers and grantors regarding problems with equipment on their property without consent, requests to relocate equipment, Wayleave payment problems, access issues to existing substation, ESQC non-compliance and tree cutting complaints etc and negotiate with the grantor alternatives and design solutions to the issues and manage them through to delivery.
• Report essential performance measures, including those of Contractors.
• Implement processes concerning legal acquisitions and planning consents for new freehold or leasehold operational property, deeds of grant, assets held on wayleaves. and ensuring our contractors are aware and follow such processes.
• Develop external contacts with agents, legal advisors and management services providers.
• Work with UK Power Networks legal team, providing general legal and practical advice regarding the conveyance, leasing and subletting of operational property.
• Resolve 3rd party disputes and conflicts, including major compensation claims, wayleave terminations and public inquiries.
• Maintain important external partner relationships, in particular with major grantors and their agents and Planning Authorities.
• Identify main business risks and opportunities in respect of operational property and operational assets held on 3rd party land and proposing appropriate risk management.
• Represent Property & Consents at meetings or workshops.
• Promote and help develop an outstanding team culture with effective working relationships and communications within the team and across the Business.
• Manage own safety, ensuring that appropriate risk assessments and use of PPE are correctly applied on all occasions.

Qualifications

• RICS, HNC and/or a high level of experience and technical understanding concerning the legal aspects of operational property and wayleaves management;
• High level of business, environmental, safety, financial and regulatory awareness;
• Competence and experience resolving property and wayleaves issues and in providing technical advice to Distribution/Infrastructure Planning, Connections, Capital Programme, Network Operational Staff and Contractors;
• Awareness of primary and secondary legislation concerning utilities' operations; in particular, statutory instruments affecting electricity transmission and distribution assets;
• Familiar with the roles of, and relationships between, important external partners in the electricity utility businesses - including government, environmental, statutory authorities and business departments and agencies;
• A sufficient knowledge of agriculture to negotiate compensation claims in respect of loss of crop, land compaction, damage or losses to livestock
• You will be a team player whilst being a confident and effective communicator with excellent public relations and influencing skills;
• Bring together best-practice opportunities;
• Intuitive with a highly developed ability to recognise threats and opportunities; and
• Comfortable with complexity and conflict.
• Reporting to the Property & Consents Asset Management Consents Manager the Property & Consents Surveyor oversees the legal acquisition and protection, and where appropriate, disposal and subletting of operational property freeholds and leaseholds, permanent easements, wayleaves and the payment of rent and compensation on all Asset Management.
• Further responsibilities include project managing a team of contractors. The role holder offers guidance on policy regarding all Property and Consent issues to project managers, internal legal specialists, legal and consent contractors and external clients including legal advisers and other third parties.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

Managers and supervisors carry both legal and company responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of their employees, those under their control and those who might be affected by the work undertaken, i.e. public, visitors and employees of other organisations. This includes briefing individuals working for them and ensuring there is the necessary understanding, competence and application of requirements to work safely and without harming the environment.

Employees will ensure they understand the health and safety risks involved in their work activities and their responsibility to apply the controls needed to manage those risks to acceptable levels. Similarly where work activities can have an adverse impact upon the environment, and where there are legal requirements, employees will understand those impacts and the controls they must ensure are applied.

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CONSTRUCTION SITE LABOURER
MAIDSTONE, ME18
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PAY RATE £16 PH

We require a Site Labourer for a Civil Engineering project on the outskirts of Maidstone. You will be experienced in construction site work, ideally in a civils environment and will be working closely with the site team undertaking general labouring duties, these include:

* Site clearance to ensure a safe working environment
* Moving materials and assisting other civils operatives
* Helping with deliveries.

You will need

* A current CSCS Card
* Full orange five point PPE
* A good understanding of Health & Safety
* Be able to provide references from previous work

Please apply or call Rob Buckingham on 07825 833308 for any further details.

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

78535 - EHV Project Construction Engineer SAP

This EHV Project Engineer SAP will report to the Lead Field Engineer and will work within Capital Programme and be based onsite in Kent . You will be a permanent employee.

You will attract a salary of £76,229 plus car and a bonus of 3%

Close Date: 02/06/2024

We also provide the following additional benefits

• Annual Leave
• Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)
• Tenancy Loan Deposit scheme
• Tax efficient benefits: cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Occupational Health support
• Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers products.
• Discounted access to sports and social clubs
• Employee Assistance Programme.

Job Purpose

• You will deliver the engineering activities within their allocated project team to undertake the delivery of Construction requirements relating to the UK Power Networks owned assets and associated infrastructure under the direction of the Construction Manager as part of the Investment Delivery team.
• You will work with and support the Project Managers, Commissioning Engineer's and other members of the Investment Delivery Management team in the delivery of Our goals and future budget identification and delivery.
• You will work with the Project Supervisors, electrical fitters and Contractors to undertake and complete the construction and delivery of a portfolio of projects.
• The Project Engineer will ensure delivery of Capital works Construction projects, Asset Portfolio Plan and Connections as directed by the Construction Manager, oversee the management of substation and cabling construction works. The position holder will work with team members to ensure safety management is maintained throughout all activities during the delivery of the engineering tasks following the UK Power Networks Stay Safe initiative.

Principal Accountabilities

• Delivery of the Construction programmes for the UK Power Networks owned assets operating at voltages through the range 400V to 132kV
• Work with the Project Managers to ensure that all programmes of work are delivered to time, budget and quality drivers
• Work with Project Supervisors and EHV fitters to ensure the delivery of all electrical engineering activities
• Help manage budgets relating to the construction delivery and meet ongoing goals
• As a team member work to ensure that UK Power Networks goals are achieved especially in Staff engagement and Client satisfaction
• Follow UK Power Networks Operations and Procedures
• Operate HV Distribution Protection Systems
• Test and Commission HV Distribution System
• Maintain the Control and Protection Systems
• Ensure compliance with CDM and UK Power Networks Health and Safety policies
• Develop site specific H,S & E procedures
• Compliance with UK Power Networks quality policies
• Operate and update Asset database in respect of project activities
• Responsible for both reactive and planned construction activities
• Perform fault investigation and repairs
• Modify equipment and drawings to ensure the efficient operation of the substations
• Ensure the compliance with the distribution safety rules during all activities
• Manage all contractors/staff working on site
• Undertake additional activities determined by the job level and competency

Responsibilities:

• Co-ordinate daily construction and maintenance activities with Client / Principal Contractor's ensuring programmes are met
• Obtain quotations from suppliers and raise Purchase Order request with Finance & Governance team
• Change Management - ensure early warning notices are brought to the attention of the Project Manager / Commercial Manager & Partners
• Provide technical support and act as appoint of reference for the Construction team
• When deputising for the Construction Manager deliver team briefings and give feed-back
• Identify potential project risks/opportunities (raise awareness within team/company)
• Proactively seek continuous improvement
• Work unsocial hours to respond to faults on system
• Assist the Construction Manager in the development of the ongoing Asset Portfolio Plan
• Represent UKPN at meetings with clients and contractors
• When undertaking engineering activities manage the team of employees and contractors for the delivery
• When undertaking engineering activities manage the compliance with all H&S procedures such as Putting People to Work and Distribution Safety Rules

Qualifications

Essential:

• Senior Authorised Person as defined by the Distribution Safety Rules - Preferable 132kV or 33kV however training will be provided to achieve this level of authorisation if authorised at 11kV.
• Experience in distribution systems through the range 400v to 132kV
• Educated to a minimum HNC level qualification in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Working knowledge of distribution HV Systems
• Knowledge of Building Services Systems
• Read schematic drawings and understand content
• Work in different environments
• Identify problems, understand main issues and investigate alternatives
• Hold full driving licence
• Use Microsoft Office suite, Outlook, MS Project and other custom software packages

Desirable:

• A broad understanding of UK Power Networks directorates
• Travel around the Capital Programme's SPN portfolio of projects
• Have persuasive negotiating and influencing skills
• Ability to manage time and to meet deadlines
• To be skilful in decision-making
• Relevant Safety Qualification such as IOSH or NEBOSH
• Knowledge of Construction Design and Management Regulations

Job Title: Managing Quantity Surveyor - Commercial Lead

Location: Maidstone

Contract: Full time, permanent (Monday to Friday)

Salary: Up to £85,000 + package

Key Responsibilities

As a Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will be overseeing the commercial resources and project teams on the assigned project, using your commercial expertise and wealth of knowledge you will maximise the cashflow and margin as well as assessing, reviewing and mitigating commercial and contractual risks.

What do we need from you?

Previous experience working on education, commercial, leisure, healthcare, MOD and mixed-use projects valued up to £20m. We will also need you to be educated to degree level, or equivalent experience, have proven experience in a similar role and be an excellent communicator.

If you are a Managing Quantity Surveyor and are interested in this position, please call Aaron Milliam.

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.

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I am looking for a well established Senior Quantity Surveyor to work for a Leading Main contractor based in Maidstone. - Salary up to £85,000!!

The company:

They are a Main Contractor based in Maidstone that have multiple projects coming up in the Kent area. They work in the Healthcare, Education, and Commercial Sectors, and are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team. They want someone to become part of their close-knit team and stay for the long run, to lead and become a pivotal member to the success of their projects.

The role:

In this role you will be working on 2-3 projects at one time, based all over Kent. You will be working from their office in Maidstone to work closely with their already existing Commercial team. You will be expected to carry out the standard roles and responsibilities of a Senior Quantity Surveyor, taking on their new and upcoming projects.

The benefits:

This role comes with a very generous salary of up up to £85,000, you will also benefit from working for an employer that is as invested in your career progression as you are. You will be working in an inclusive and diverse environment with support from you peers as and when needed.

If this a role you are interested in email me at lpearmund@fr-group.co.uk or call me on 07752 467 540.

Are you an experienced Assistant Quantity Surveyor or an establish Quantity Surveyor looking for progression in your career?

The company:

You will be working for one of the UK's leading and most successful Tier 1 contractors. They specialise in a variety of types of projects, including residential, healthcare, education, commercial and refurbishment. These projects earn them a revenue of over £2bn yearly. This contractor is both progressive and ambitious, this is appreciated by their employees and shown in their high staff retention rates.

The role:

In this role you will be working on projects with values ranging between £10m and £40m, these projects will be in the healthcare and education sector throughout the Kent area. These projects will be either JCT or NEC, therefore experience and knowledge on these types of contracts would be highly beneficial. Along with having experience on 2 stage projects.

You will be taking on responsibility from the beginning to end of the projects, therefore experience in both pre-contract and post-contract duties will be essential to your success in this role. Due to these responsibilities, dealing with sub-contractors, ensuring contractual compliance and liaising with clients will be a crucial part of your role. You will mostly be working within the office however there is some opportunity for hybrid working.

The benefits:

This Quantity Surveyor role comes with a salary of £45,000-£50,000 along with a pension. You will benefit from working with an extremely reputable contractor who take time and effort to invest in their employee's career development. They have a diverse and inclusive workforce, where each individual is an important part in a bigger team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to further your career in an inclusive and supportive environment that is not to be missed. Apply today or for more information contact Lily Pearmund on 07752467540 or lpearmund@fr-group.co.uk