Total 119 job vacancies by Daniel Owen Ltd

Administrator
South London
£26,000 - £28,000 per annum
Repairs and Maintenance

Looking for someone immediately available!

Responsibilities:

• Managing calls on system
• Managing operatives diaries
• General administration
• Planning repairs and maintenance requests to the relevant operative
• Ensure trade skill sets and location parameters are working effectively
• Liaising with operatives, tenants, and the Client
• Document Control - Ensure worksheets are received and checked
• Work towards individual and client KPI's
• Deal with council and private housing contracts, planning and scheduling routine, essential and emergency property maintenance works
• Tracking and monitoring to completion
• Liaison with in-house and 3rd party engineers and tradesmen and council operatives to plan appointments, materials and logistics and reorganising of schedules
• Organisation of external supply companies
• Ensuring all trades are readied and present on-site and works completed in-line with committed client completion dates
• Be able to work in a fast-paced demanding role with constant collaboration with key stakeholders, clients, councils, housing agents, suppliers, and trades

Job Title: Domestic Gas Engineer - £45k
Location: Swindon
Salary: £45,000 w/ Van and Fuel Card (Goes up to £49,000 after probation)
Job Type: Permanent

Daniel Owen are currently working with a Domestic Repair Specialist Company who are looking for Domestic Gas Engineers to work in the Swindon area attending reactive jobs.

Domestic Gas Engineer - £45k Responsibilities:

• Carrying out annual services to gas boilers and appliances
• Attending reactive breakdowns and rectifying issues
• Fault finding on heating systems
• Installations of boilers (seasonal)
• General reactive plumbing duties

Domestic Gas Engineer - £45k Standard Hours:

• Mon - Thursday: Paid from when you leave your house at 7:30am till 18:30pm (even if you get home before 18:30pm)
• Friday: Paid from when you leave your house at 7:30am till 17:30pm (even if you get home before 17:30pm)

Domestic Gas Engineer - £45k Requirements:

• CCN1, CEN1, WAT1, CPA1, CKR1 (Minimum)
• Strong background in Fault Diagnostic, Domestic Appliance Servicing, Gas Appliance Installation,
• Strong background in Plumbing
• MET1, LPG, Oil, Unvented hot water, Part L Energy Efficiency, Renewables (Desirable)

Domestic Gas Engineer Benefits:

• 28 days paid annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, rising up to 33 days with length of service
• Company Vehicle, PPE, Equipment & Uniform Provided
• Company pension scheme

If this position is of interest to you, please apply.

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Job title: Quantity Surveyor (Planned/SHDF Works)

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 (DOE) + Car package

Location: Kent

Repairs & Maintenance

Daniel Owen are proud to be representing a leading Social Housing Contractor in the Kent area that are looking for a brand new Quantity Surveyor to join their team.

You will be carrying out tasks such as being responsible for individual contractor accounts and regular reports and analysis. You will also provide commercial insight and support to ensure financial efficiency is achieved.

You will play a key role in budget management. You will be reviewing applications for payments, as well as creation of weekly and monthly reports for the Commercial Manager and Commercial Director as required.

Responsibilities:

As Quantity Surveyor on this project, you will be a vital member of the team, and will work with your colleagues and the client to:

• Support project delivery whilst achieving target margins


• Ensure all necessary contractual processes have been observed, notices issued, records kept and documents stored


• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with customers, consultants, subcontractors and your colleagues across the Property Services pillar


• Prepare and negotiate interim valuations and final accounts including all necessary measurement


• Make sure any agreement of variations with the supply chain is documented and recorded

To be successful in the role you will possess the following skills and attributes:

• Experience in working in a repairs quantity surveying / commercial environment


• Experience of working in a social housing / housing maintenance environment (either client or contractor side)


• Understanding of NHF and other bespoke schedule of rate based contracts.


• Good planning, budgeting, organising and prioritisation skills. Experience of keeping sound business records


• Strong report writing skills and able to interpret financial and other systems data. A good standard of written business English and a good working knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint.


• Able to build and sustain working relationships with different departments to achieve goals


• Ability to work in a fast paced work environment and manage multiple activities and priorities to a deadline.


• Willingness to take on new responsibilities and a desire to develop new skills to progress within the organisation.

If this sounds like a role that suits your profile, then feel free to get in touch.

Retrofit Technical Manager
£60,000 - £75,000 + Package
London/Kent
Property Maintenance

Daniel Owen are proud to be representing a leading Housing Contractor in the Kent area who are looking for a brand new Retrofit Technical Manager to join their team covering their retrofit works nationwide. There are various offices in London and the Midlands that you can be based from.

They are looking for an experienced Retrofit Technical Manager who has previous experience working on Social Housing Major Retrofit Works.

Duties:

• Provision of technical advice and support on low carbon and energy efficiency services to internal and external clients
• Collaboration across the teams in the business, implement innovative projects and build a strong network within the decarbonisation / energy efficiency sector
• Maintaining up to date knowledge with regulatory, political, economic and social sustainability challenges that are faced by our industry, in particular the changing landscape in relation to government targets and funding opportunities.
• Manage / oversee the technical works delivered by the Decarbonisation Team
• Responsibility for overseeing the successful delivery of technical services by the Decarbonisation Team.
• Make decisions on specific projects / activities to ensure successful completion.
• Develop and implement relevant programmes to ensure projects / activities are completed on time.
• Day to day supervision of members of the Decarbonisation Team and the delivery of their activities.
• Regular reporting to the Business Improvement & Decarbonisation on the performance of a specific project / activity.
• Assist the Business Improvement & Decarbonisation Director in the formulation of team strategies and new services.
• Make recommendations and implement agreed changes to work practices in particular the Decarbonisation Team technical services.

Key Knowledge:

• Hold or working towards Level 5 Diploma in Retrofit Coordination and Risk Management
• Hold or working towards Level 4 Award in Domestic Retrofit Assessment
• Previous social housing experience desirable.

If this sounds like a role that suits your profile, then feel free to get in touch.

Job title: Estimator

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 (DOE) + Car package

Location: Kent

Repairs & Maintenance

We are on the lookout for an Estimator to come and join the Refurbishment Team. We are looking for candidates that have experience of working within a main contractor on Social Housing refurbishment projects, partnerships and frameworks. The ideal candidate will already be managing individual tenders up to the value of £10m.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the contractors HSE&Q standards, operating processes, company policies and all legislative requirements are adhered to at all times.


• Manage the coordination and preparation of tender documentation.


• Develop awareness of clients' processes and procedures for bid evaluation.


• Effectively plan tender documentation and pricing information.


• Prepare tenders from architect's drawings, specifications, bill of quantities, pre-priced schedule of rates supplied by the client.


• Understand business development and the bidding market place including competitor environment and market forces (regional variation).


• Attend meetings such and assist in preparation of contract mobilisation plans and provide insight into the details of the tender.


• Manage tender process to seek and establish project prices from sub-contractors.


• Evaluate, engage and negotiate on price documents, assess for accuracy and confirm best value on price and service quality.

Qualifications:

• Quantity Surveying degree or equivalent.


• Minimum 3 years Quantity Surveyor or Estimator experience is desirable.


• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office particularly Excel and keen to extend knowledge on software packages.


• Good data interrogation skills


• Organisation and project management skills, able to prioritise.


• Working knowledge of marketing and economic factors.


• Sound knowledge of building construction/maintenance techniques and materials.


• Good legal/contractual knowledge


• Valid driving licence

CSCS Labourer - New Build Housing Site in Whitchurch

Start Date: Monday, 11th November
Hourly Rate: £14-£15 per hour
Location: Whitchurch

We are currently seeking a reliable and hardworking CSCS Labourer to join the team on a new build housing site in Whitchurch, starting Monday, 11th November. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain experience on a busy construction site.

Key Responsibilities:

• General labouring duties on a new build housing site
• Assisting with site setup and clearing
• Moving materials and equipment as required
• Ensuring the site is kept clean and tidy
• Assisting tradespeople with tasks as directed
• Adhering to all health and safety regulations on site

Requirements:

• Valid CSCS card
• Previous site experience is preferred but not essential
• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team
• Good communication skills

Pay: £14-£15 per hour, depending on experience

Job Title: Gas Service and Breakdown Engineer
Location: Cambridge (CB Postcode Area)
Salary: £38,000-£42,000 w/ Van and Fuel Card (OTE £50k+ with overtime/call out)
Job Type: Permanent

Daniel Owen are currently working with a leading Heating organisation who are seeking a Gas Service and Breakdown Engineer to work across CB Postcodes.

Gas Service and Breakdown Engineer Role:

• Carrying out day-to-day repairs
• Fault finding
• Completing annual servicing visits
• Meeting first-time fix targets
• Maintaining high-quality standards
• Focusing on customer satisfaction

Gas Service and Breakdown Engineer Requirements:

• Valid ACS & other relevant gas qualifications
• Full UK Driving Licence (less than 6 points)
• Experience within Social Housing desirable, but not essential
• Experience delivering high levels of customer service

Gas Service and Breakdown Engineer Benefits:

• Company Van and Fuel Card
• Overtime opportunities
• Salary exchange pension
• Employee assistance programme
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays, rising by one day with each full year of service (max five additional)
• Enhanced family leave (dependent on length of service)

If this role is of interest to you, please apply.

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Electrical Qualifying Supervisor
£25 - £30 per hour
South London
Property Services

Daniel Owen are proud to be representing a social housing client in the South London area who are looking for a brand-new Electrical Qualifying Supervisor to join their team.

They are looking for an experienced Electrical Qualifying Supervisor to be responsible for managing all electrical repairs, testing and programmes for the property owned within the South London area.

Duties:

• To supervise, manage and develop electrical operatives, ensuring works are completed to the required standard and operatives are trained to the appropriate level.
• Working within the community in customer/client's
• Good knowledge of health and safety legislation, including CDM regulations.
• Thorough knowledge of the inspection, testing, repairs and certification procedures for the range of electrical work undertaken.
• Good knowledge of a wide range of domestic housing construction methods and resultant remedial repairs requirements.
• Strong all round electrical knowledge
• Able to manage works on site from initial through to completion
• Must have Social Housing, Local Authority or Contractor background

Key Knowledge:

• City & Guilds NVQ Level 3 or Certificate in the Requirements of Electrical Installation
• City and Guilds 2391 Testing and inspecting
• 18th addition
• Drivers licence
• Previous Qualifying Supervisor experience

If this sounds like a role that suits your profile, then feel free to get in touch.

Electrical Qualified Supervisor
£45,000 - £50,000 + package (DOE)
London
Property Maintenance

Daniel Owen are proud to be representing a social housing company in London who are looking for a brand-new Electrical Qualified Supervisor to join their team.

They are looking for an experienced Electrical Qualified Supervisor to be responsible for managing all electrical repairs, testing and programmes for the property owned within the Essex area.

Duties:

• To supervise, manage and develop electrical operatives, ensuring works are completed to the required standard and operatives are trained to the appropriate level.
• The role holder will be expected undertake other tasks as necessary for the completion of the work, including minor trade tasks.
• Working within the community in customer/client's
• Good knowledge of health and safety legislation, including CDM regulations.
• Thorough knowledge of the inspection, testing, repairs and certification procedures for the range of electrical work undertaken.
• Good knowledge of a wide range of domestic housing construction methods and resultant remedial repairs requirements.
• Strong all round electrical knowledge
• Strong crafts background and experience managing a team of ops.
• Able to manage works on site from initial through to completion
• Must have Social Housing, Local Authority or Contractor background

Key Knowledge:

• City & Guilds NVQ Level 3 Certificate in the Requirements of Electrical Installation
• City and Guilds 2391 Testing and inspecting
• 18th addition
• NICEIC Qualified Supervisor

If this sounds like a role that suits your profile, then feel free to get in touch.

Pre-Construction Project Manager
Stratford
£55 - £60K (DOE)

Construction

Daniel Owen are proud to be representing a leading Social Housing Company in the Stratford area that are looking for a brand new Pre-Construction Project Manager to join their team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Excellent customer service skills
• Able to demonstrate financial and commercial acumen, including risk management skills, reporting and presenting to internal stakeholders.
• Demonstrate collaboration and influencing skills, with key stakeholders.
• Computer literate, with previous experience in managing asset management data, excellent MS office skills.
• Good working knowledge of standard measured term partnering forms of contract
• Good understanding of regulatory compliance for fire risk management
• Excellent understanding of all pre-construction activities for major works projects, specifications, tendering, design, planning, building regulations, CDM 2015 and leasehold consultation
• Knowledge in the field of Mechanical Services and engineering
• An understanding of the Building Safety Act
• Educated in a construction related course, minimum HNC/HND qualification or relevant experience.

If this sounds like a role that suits your profile, then feel free to get in touch.

Site Manager
North London
£55K
Repairs & Maintenance

Daniel Owen are proud to be representing a leading Construction Contractor in the North London area who are looking for a brand new Site Manager to join their team covering Planned Works in North London.

They are looking for an experienced Site Manager who has previous experience working on major internal and external planned works projects.

Duties:

• Set up site prior to the commencement of project work
• Plan projects and ensure they meet agreed specifications, budget and timescales
• Oversee building work
• Liaising with clients and reporting progress, professional staff (such as architects and surveyors) and the public
• Supervising direct labour and contracted staff
• Meeting subcontractors
• Making safety inspections and ensuring construction and site safety
• Checking and preparing site reports, designs and drawings
• Maintaining quality control procedures
• Ensure timesheets are accurate and agreed with line manager
• Motivating the workforce
• Problem-solving
• Provide regular project updates to line manager
• Using specialist construction management computer applications
• Carry out regular toolbox talks
• Organising and arranging the procurement of materials and plant
• Proven track record of working on various planned works projects (K&B's Externals, Internals, Roofing, Cladding, EWI etc)
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with the client representatives and customers as appropriate and maintain best practice introducing innovative processes which will add value and drive efficiencies.
• To recruit and develop a team including tradesman/supervisory staff.
• Able to price and programme works from drawings, organising labour and materials etc.
• Regularly review service delivery.
• Operational focus - Someone who can manage various processes, can oversee the operational delivery of the project and is very organised.

Key Knowledge:

• Strong team player with excellent communication skills
• You will have a proven track record and experience of managing major works projects.
• The successful candidate will be able to work productively in a pressurised environment, act decisively when faced with urgent issues while consistently always maintaining a high level of service.
• Social Housing, Local authority or Tier 1 contractor experience is a must to be considered for this role.
• Proactive approach to work
• Proven track record for being Reliable and punctual
• Must hold a driving licence and have access to a vehicle
• IT Literate

Qualifications needed:

• SMSTS
• Asbestos Awareness
• Construction Management qualification

Job Title: Labourer

Job Type: Temp to Perm

Job Category: Property Services

Location: Islington

Salary: £14-£15 per hour

We have an opportunity for a Labourer to join our client's responsive maintenance team in Islington and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting trade operatives
• Deliver high standard workmanship
• Getting Materials and assisting with maintenance
• Maintaining and updating PDA devices with work schedules and key information, consistently providing excellent customer service and professionalism.

Requirements:

• Previous Experience in reactive maintenance within the social housing sector.
• A full UK driving licence as travel between properties is required

Benefits:

The working hours will be 42.5 a week and will be between Monday to Friday. You will be required to use your own vehicle for travel between sites however, the company will provide milage cover which will be up to roughly 150 miles per week.

If you feel you would be suitable for this position, we encourage you to apply or contact Tom for more information

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Site Manager
South London
£55K
Repairs & Maintenance

Daniel Owen are proud to be representing a leading Construction Contractor in the South London area who are looking for a brand new Site Manager to join their team covering Planned Works in South London.

They are looking for an experienced Site Manager who has previous experience working on major internal and external planned works projects.

Duties:

• Set up site prior to the commencement of project work
• Plan projects and ensure they meet agreed specifications, budget and timescales
• Oversee building work
• Liaising with clients and reporting progress, professional staff (such as architects and surveyors) and the public
• Supervising direct labour and contracted staff
• Meeting subcontractors
• Making safety inspections and ensuring construction and site safety
• Checking and preparing site reports, designs and drawings
• Maintaining quality control procedures
• Ensure timesheets are accurate and agreed with line manager
• Motivating the workforce
• Problem-solving
• Provide regular project updates to line manager
• Using specialist construction management computer applications
• Carry out regular toolbox talks
• Organising and arranging the procurement of materials and plant
• Proven track record of working on various planned works projects (K&B's Externals, Internals, Roofing, Cladding, EWI etc)
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with the client representatives and customers as appropriate and maintain best practice introducing innovative processes which will add value and drive efficiencies.
• To recruit and develop a team including tradesman/supervisory staff.
• Able to price and programme works from drawings, organising labour and materials etc.
• Regularly review service delivery.
• Operational focus - Someone who can manage various processes, can oversee the operational delivery of the project and is very organised.

Key Knowledge:

• Strong team player with excellent communication skills
• You will have a proven track record and experience of managing major works projects.
• The successful candidate will be able to work productively in a pressurised environment, act decisively when faced with urgent issues while consistently always maintaining a high level of service.
• Social Housing, Local authority or Tier 1 contractor experience is a must to be considered for this role.
• Proactive approach to work
• Proven track record for being Reliable and punctual
• Must hold a driving licence and have access to a vehicle
• IT Literate

Qualifications needed:

• SMSTS
• Asbestos Awareness
• Construction Management qualification

Electrical Qualified Supervisor
£45,000 - £50,000 + package (DOE)
Stratford
Property Maintenance

Daniel Owen are proud to be representing a social housing company in the Stratford area who are looking for a brand-new Electrical Qualified Supervisor to join their team.

They are looking for an experienced Electrical Qualified Supervisor to be responsible for managing all electrical repairs, testing and programmes for the property owned within the Essex area.

Duties:

• To supervise, manage and develop electrical operatives, ensuring works are completed to the required standard and operatives are trained to the appropriate level.
• The role holder will be expected undertake other tasks as necessary for the completion of the work, including minor trade tasks.
• Working within the community in customer/client's
• Good knowledge of health and safety legislation, including CDM regulations.
• Thorough knowledge of the inspection, testing, repairs and certification procedures for the range of electrical work undertaken.
• Good knowledge of a wide range of domestic housing construction methods and resultant remedial repairs requirements.
• Strong all round electrical knowledge
• Strong crafts background and experience managing a team of ops.
• Able to manage works on site from initial through to completion
• Must have Social Housing, Local Authority or Contractor background

Key Knowledge:

• City & Guilds NVQ Level 3 Certificate in the Requirements of Electrical Installation
• City and Guilds 2391 Testing and inspecting
• 18th addition
• NICEIC Qualified Supervisor

If this sounds like a role that suits your profile, then feel free to get in touch.

Job Title: Pipefitter

Location: London and Home Counties - all works commencing around SW London

Salary: £40,000 w/ Van and Fuel Card

Job Type: Permanent

Daniel Owen are currently working with heating company who have been in business almost 50 years, and are seeking a Pipefitter to join them on their many projects across the contracts they work on. The work will be all new pipework installations to boiler houses, plant rooms, schools, hospitals etc.

All works are commencing in SW London as that's where the first projects will be, then moving on to other works elsewhere once projects are complete.

Pipefitter Requirements:

• Experience working as a Pipefitter
• Full UK Driving License

If this role is of interest to you, please apply.

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