Total 88 Construction / Property job vacancies in Shoreditch, East London

Are you ready to take your career to new heights and become an integral to this established London-based consultancy? If you are a Building Surveyor looking to work on diverse and engaging projects spanning multiple sectors, including housing, education, commercial and health, then look no further!


Your new company
You could be part of a forward-thinking, modern, and multidisciplinary firm, where collaborative innovation is at the very heart of what they do. You can find a highly competitive compensation package, along with endless opportunities to develop and thrive within our organisation.

Your new role
You will be at the forefront of captivating projects in housing, education, commercial and health. Playing a crucial part in shaping the future of their projects, with a particular emphasis on energy efficiency and retrofit initiatives. Your contributions will be integral to our commitment to sustainability and innovation.

What you'll need to succeed

• Degree in Building Surveying with 1-2 years post-graduate experience.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive Package
• Career Development
• Hybrid working

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.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

About the Role
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Void Surveyor to join our team, working with a leading Property Services Contractor on social housing void projects in and around Harrow. If you have experience in property surveying and a passion for delivering high-quality service in the social housing sector, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed surveys of void properties to assess condition and necessary repair works.
• Prepare comprehensive schedules of work and cost estimates for void refurbishment.
• Collaborate with contractors and site teams to ensure efficient project delivery and completion within budget and timeframes.
• Ensure all works comply with health and safety regulations and are carried out to a high standard.
• Liaise with tenants, housing officers, and other stakeholders to manage expectations and communication effectively.
• Provide regular progress reports and updates to senior management.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a similar Void Surveyor role, ideally within social housing or property services.
• Strong knowledge of building construction, maintenance, and refurbishment.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel across Harrow and nearby areas.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £45,000 per annum, plus a comprehensive benefits package.
• Company vehicle or car allowance.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression within a dynamic and growing organisation.

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.

Job Description

• Prepare, maintain and manage tender documents of BOQ, tender clarifications and unit prices etc.
• Measure of quantities from drawings.
• Prepare tender documents to subcontractor / vendor for quotations.
• Manage tender administration and oversee project works.
• Evaluation of price comparison and costing summary.
• Other quantity surveying related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Candidate must possess at least a Diploma/Degree in Quantity Survey/Architecture/lnterior Design or equivalent.
• At least 2 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.

Your new company
Our client is a public sector organisation based in Southwest London who are looking for a Fire Safety Surveyor to join their team on an ongoing 3-month rolling contract basis. The job is to manage the organisation's residential assets to ensure all fire safety works are carried out to comply with all the latest fire and building regulations.

Your new role
As the Fire Safety Surveyor, you will:
Review fire/Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) issues highlighted within consultants' reports and compliance reviews both on site and desktop in conjunction with Compliance Officers.
Aiding with specification and procurement of remedial works to ensure compliance with fire, statutory and H&S regulations/Acts.
Advising and producing written reports on FRA /Fire issues generally.
The organisation deals with a variety of residential stock ranging from high rise blocks to care homes, giving you a wide remit of works to ensure all buildings are fully compliant.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful, it is essential that you have:
A qualification in fire safety/engineering.
Solid background and experience in fire risk assessing and inspection within the industry.
Excellent English literacy, report writing and communication skills.
Ability and experience of using varying Microsoft software packages.
If you have residential experience, it will be an advantage. However our client is happy to consider fully qualified Fire Safety experts from a varied background.

What you'll get in return
Competitive Market Day RateHybrid Working
Business Expenses Paid

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.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new role working as a Construction Account Handler means you will be working for leading Insurance Intermediaries in the construction sector. Whether you are a large nationwide corporate company or an industry specialist operating in the local area, they offer their knowledge and expertise to give their clients the best possible service. Due to the expansion of their renewals team, a position for a Construction Account Handler within their Southend office has arisen.
Your new role working as a Construction Account Handler means you will be responsible for managing and administering clients, handling the renewal process from inception to completion, to include midterm adjustments, with the opportunity to cross-sell products to existing customers for potential new policies. Other duties will mean you are responsible and accountable for the retention, maintenance and growth of a book of clients on behalf of the company.
What you need to succeed
Your previous experience working as an Account Handler, dealing with all construction risks will contribute to your success in securing this role. You will have excellent knowledge of the insurance market, and have good experience handling construction risks. You will be able to work well in a team, as well as on your own. You will ideally be CERT CII qualified or working towards.
What you'll get in return
You'll be offered a competitive salary of up to £45,000 on an annual basis depending on experience and a comprehensive benefits package. You'll receive support from both directors, your colleagues and management. You'll enjoy working as part of a growing Lloyds broker with a friendly team and the unique vision to develop long-term client needs.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Our Client is building one of the largest and most complex projects in Europe.
They own a great deal of property and there are a large number of Property Assets to realise. There are a number of different uses of these assets.

They are looking for a Chartered Surveyor who has experience in either development, investment, disposals, letting, valuations or property management to assist with driving forward a Property team which is in its embryonic stage.

This is a fantastic opportunity to have influence in shaping the way our client can ensure the processes and the realisation of property assets are carried out.

It is an advantage if you have worked client side and managed consultancies, however those in private practice will also be able to add value.

Please apply for more information.

This role is a hybrid role 2 days a week in the office which can be from Birmingham or London.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Balfour Beatty works at the heart of the UK’s rail networks – designing, enhancing and maintaining thousands of miles of the railways that connect communities and underpin growth.

From feasibility studies, planning and design through to implementation and asset management, we provide multi-disciplinary rail infrastructure services across the lifecycle of rail assets. Our expertise covers electrification, track, power, civils, specialist rail plant, railway systems and technologies.

Diversity and inclusionAt Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com

About the role

We are looking for a talented Construction CRE Track to join our Rail team and work on the successful delivery of the rail works associated with the Sizewell C project.

*** This role will be based in London until Sizewell Project offices are operational in Suffolk ***

What you'll be doing

• Provide the Project Team with discipline-specific technical guidance, leadership, and site safety oversight, monitoring project performance to maximise efficiency and ensure timely delivery.
• Coordinate and manage Track discipline engineering activities across all relevant internal and external parties.
• Develop and adapt project Technical Instructions for the Track discipline to support efficient and safe project methodologies and installation activities.
• Ensure that discipline design and installation comply with all applicable standards, legislation, contract requirements, and specifications.
• Adhere to the risk assessment and mitigation plan to manage technical risks effectively during pre-construction and delivery phases.
• Support the Project Team in reviewing and executing Track design and construction activities, including assessing construction risks, mitigation strategies, method statements, and work package plans.
• Conduct technical, quality, and compliance audits as required to confirm the project follows applicable standards and legislation, BBR processes, procedures, and industry best practices.

Who we're looking for

• Minimum HNC/HND in Civil Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng) (desirable).
• Strong and proven experience in a similar role on railway infrastructure project.
• Strong knowledge of site engineering practices and equipment.
• PTS certification.
• Collaborative and influential leadership skills.
• Excellent communication, with ability to listen, provide clear and concise instruction during normal and emergency situations, is assertive and shares information effectively.

** Role requires DBS check and security clearance, in line with nuclear industry standards *

What's on offer

Our people are our biggest asset and we focus on recruiting, training and developing the people who can apply innovation to deliver the infrastructure of the future. We nurture these talents, offer a great benefits package in addition to a competitive base salary and continually invest in developing the skills of our people at every level. Some of our key benefits are:

• Competitive negotiated salary
• Company car
• Medical health cover
• Discretionary annual salary reviews
• BB Pension Scheme
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Payment of an annual professional membership
• Enhanced maternity/paternity & family friendly policies
• Real career progression opportunities
• Access to our referral scheme programme

About us

Balfour Beatty works at the heart of the UK’s rail networks – designing, enhancing and maintaining thousands of miles of the railways that connect communities and underpin growth.

From feasibility studies, planning and design through to implementation and asset management, we provide multi-disciplinary rail infrastructure services across the lifecycle of rail assets. Our expertise covers electrification, track, power, civils, specialist rail plant, railway systems and technologies.

Diversity and inclusionAt Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Duties & Responsibilities

• The Senior QS shall play a key role in the preparation of tender documents and quantities, providing cost estimates, evaluating tender proposals, conducting project feasibility studies and managing cost information for assigned project
• He/she will need to monitor and verify all tender documents, drawings/details and corrigendum based on the document control process
• Reviewing, preparing and monitor project cost budget, cash-flow for project, track changes in design/construction work, variations and adjust budget projections accordingly
• Project Procurement and Purchasing
• Project Progress Claims, Variations and Final Accounts
• General contracts administration, including payment, claims and Variation Orders
• Negotiation with subcontractors/suppliers, based on good knowledge of market rates
• Provide evaluation/findings and project results to HQ Tokyo in Japan on regular basis

Job Requirements

• At least 15 years working experience in QS Department in the construction industry
• Very well verse in processes & requirements of construction industry projects
• Should possess a minimum qualification of recognised Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Construction/Building
• Fluency in spoken and written Japanese is necessary as incumbent will constantly communicate and collaborate with counterparts in Japan Head Office including filing of work progress reports
• Possession of strong organisational, reporting and analytical skills
• Capable of translating technical business reports from English to Japanese and vice versa