Total 9 Senior Executive level Construction / Property job vacancies in Essex, CM1 1LN

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, forward thinking, and enthusiastic individual to join the Tendring District Council Development & Building Team as the Senior Building & Maintenance Surveyor. The team are responsible for the maintenance and improvement of our Council owned housing stock, including garages, sheltered schemes and communal areas.

This is a great opportunity to work across a range of projects including the preparation, supervision, and administration of annual and other maintenance contracts. It involves monitoring performance of contractors, liaising with stakeholders and offering a mentoring role to the wider team. This role will suit someone who is driven, self-motivated and has a sound knowledge in building and construction.

We need someone with a positive outlook and a desire to deliver who can continue our work to improve the service that we offer to our tenants. As a landlord, we take our commitments to our residents seriously and we are focussed on continuing to strengthen and improve what we do, and how we do it.

This role reports directly to the Principal Surveyor and will be part of our dynamic Development and Building team.

For an informal discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Chris Ball, Principal Surveyor on 01255 68 6323

For further information, please see the attached job description and person specification.


Employee Benefits
Working for us, you will find a great sense of community in which we work together towards achieving the council’s shared objectives and which ensures our customers are at the heart of everything we do.

The Council offer a great range of employee benefits including: -

- Flexible working arrangements
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Free Parking
- Discounted Corporate Gym Membership
- A number of optional Salary Sacrifice initiatives

Role: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Division: UK Construction

Location: Eastern Counties

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

If you're a Quantity Surveyor who is ready to make the step up or you're currently operating as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, then I highly recommend you come and join my clients commercial team!

Projects on average will range between £10 - £50 million and the sectors will include: Leisure, Justice, Defence, Education, Health and Commercial schemes.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Exposure to the full project lifecycle with involvement across pre-construction through to project delivery
• Working alongside the project delivery team, to ensure the contractual control and cost management of projects across different sectors
• Managing the commercial aspects of subcontract accounts from procurement to interim and final account agreement
• Being involved with the final account negotiation to ensure the best possible outcome
• Manage the project commercial team

Skills & Experience:

• Main contractor experience within the Construction space
• Experience of different contract forms
• Experience as a Senior Surveyor on projects ranging between £10m to £50m
• Experience in establishing, managing and leading a large project team

Interested in the opportunity above?

Please contact Sam from the Brighton office today.

Randstad Construction Property Engineering is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Senior Building Control Surveyor

Braintree District Council

Permanent, Full Time

From £53,635 - £57,646 per annum, inclusive of £7,500 market supplement

Location: Braintree

Closing Date: 25th August 2024

Our vision - We will be ambitious, support each other and work together in new ways to achieve outstanding results

Essex County Council are delighted to be working in partnership with Braintree District Council to recruit for the role of a Senior Building Control Surveyor.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team at Braintree District Council as a Senior Building Control Surveyor and be part of our transformation! We are evolving our Building Control Service, moving beyond the traditional local government model. Whether this be a step-up or sidestep within your career you'll have the opportunity to help shape a more customer-focused approach, explore new markets, and drive income growth.

Braintree District Council is an ambitious and forward-thinking authority with a vision of creating a great place for our residents and businesses. We are becoming one of the fastest growing Districts in the East of England with three growing towns, London just 45 minutes away and the district located directly between the international transport centres of Stansted Airport and Harwich and Felixstowe International Ports. We have a deserved track record for delivering and a strong reputation within the business community.

Accountabilities

The purpose of this role is to process Building Regulation applications throughout the Braintree District and enforce Building Regulations meeting the Council's statutory obligations. Duties are inclusive but not limited to:

• Support Building Control Managers in developing the Council's Building Control Service to ensure high professional standards of service delivery and customer care.
• Manage a caseload of building control duties to agreed targets.
• Examine plans and conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with building regulations.
• Liaise with applicants, the public, construction professionals, and statutory bodies on building control matters.
• Provide advice to customers on regulatory compliance and handle demolitions and dangerous structures.
• Promote and market the Building Control Service locally and provide quotes and manage payments for services.
• Ensure adherence to safety policies, represent the Council at relevant committees, and support team development.

The Experience You Will Bring

Skillset: A member of either Chartered Association of Building Engineers (MCABE) or Royal Institute Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) Building and 5 years post qualification experience; or level five of the LABC Competency Framework. Have achieved Class 3 or 4 Competency with the Building Safety Regulator. Have a valid driving licence with access to a car for travel throughout the district.

Knowledge: Possess extensive knowledge of Building Control and associated issues (construction, regulations and legislation), excellent communication and IT skills, and the ability to work independently, support team development, and make informed decisions. Demonstrate a commitment to service improvement, flexibility, and effective influence and negotiation.

Experience: In completing technical tasks to a high standard and achieving targets; in decision making covering complex and varied Building Control issues; in dealing with dangerous structures and demolitions; in writing and presenting reports and letters on complex issues.

What benefits do we offer?

Braintree District Council is a great place to work. We pride ourselves on our creative and innovative approach which is led by our employees. We are committed to having an engaged workforce who understand our strategy and how they can help deliver it.

• We promote and encourage hybrid and flexible working arrangements subject to business needs
• Payment of professional fees
• Local Government Defined Benefit Pension Scheme
• Free Car Parking
• Health and Wellbeing Programme
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme including counselling
• Option to purchase extra holiday
• Excellent learning and Development opportunities with career pathways

Braintree District Council is proud to be a disability confident employer. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.

Braintree District Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

If you have queries on this role or require a full copy of the role profile, please email sadie.orwell@essex.gov.uk

I am looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team in Essex.

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Division: UK Construction

Location: Essex

About The Role:

As the Senior Surveyor, you will play a pivotal part of business, where you will be the number 1 on the project and will have full accountability for the development and implementation of all pre and post contract strategies, commercial functions and contract reporting.

Duties:

• You will manage the project commercial team ensuring all contract obligations are met and process obligations are complete with particular reference to Procurement, Sub-contract orders, Managing Supply Chain, Measurements and Valuations, Contractual Notices and Valuing Change
• You will complete and submit Monthly Cost Reports, Procurement Strategy Updates and Internal/External Progress Reports alongside developing and implementing internal and external tender stage and delivery strategies
• You will agree to external valuations upstream/downstream to maintain a positive project cash flow and produce and agree main and subcontract final accounts

Benefits:

• A very competitive salary & package for the region
• Flexible/ agile working
• Car Allowance / Company Car
• Extensive corporate benefits
• One of the best learning and development programmes
• Industry leading family leave benefits
• The opportunity to be part of a well respected and very successful tier 1 contractor
• An attractive order book well into 2025

My client is always looking for a variety of new talent to join their team, to help them grow and innovate as a business. So, if you're a Senior Surveyor looking for a new role whose skill set may be transferable to this role then apply today!

Please contact Sam for more information.

Randstad Construction Property Engineering is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Division: UK Construction

Location: Chelmsford

Start Date: Immediate

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Senior / Quantity Surveyor to join a leading Tier 1 organisation in Chelmsford. As the Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for leading and supporting the Commercial team on a variety of projects from Education to Commercial, Healthcare, Leisure and public sector.

Your day to day will look like:

• Exposure to the full project lifecycle with involvement across pre-construction through to project delivery
• Working alongside the project delivery team, to ensure the contractual control and cost management of projects across different sectors
• Managing the commercial aspects of subcontract accounts from procurement to interim and final account agreement
• Being involved with the final account negotiation to ensure the best possible outcome

To be considered for the role, they would like:

• HNC / HND in Surveying or equivalent
• Proven experience as the SQS / Commercial lead working with a regional / national contractor
• A good understanding of building regulations and legal obligations
• A good knowledge of construction methods and materials
• Strong mathematical and IT ability
• Negotiating and networking skills
• Excellent communications skills
• Good team working skills

If you feel your experience suits the above requirements then please follow the link to apply with an up to date copy of your CV.

Please contact Sam for more information.

Randstad Construction Property Engineering is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Division: UK Construction

Location: Essex & Surrounding Areas

Start Date: Immediate

Senior Quantity Surveyors, come and join my clients southern commercial team! Projects on average range between £10 - £50 million and the sectors include: Leisure, Justice, Defence, Education, Health and Commercial schemes.

About The Role:

As the Senior Surveyor, you will play a key role within the organisation where you will lead the team on a project, working collaboratively with both customers and industry specialists. You will add value, and always ensure best practice.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Exposure to the full project lifecycle with involvement across pre-construction through to project delivery
• Working alongside the project delivery team, to ensure the contractual control and cost management of projects across different sectors
• Managing the commercial aspects of subcontract accounts from procurement to interim and final account agreement
• Being involved with the final account negotiation to ensure the best possible outcome.
• Manage the project commercial team

Skills & Experience:

• Main contractor experience within the Construction space
• Experience of different contract forms
• Experience as the Senior Surveyor on projects ranging between £10m to £50m
• Experience in establishing, managing and leading a large project team

Please contact Sam from the Brighton office today.

Randstad Construction Property Engineering is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Division: UK Construction

Location: Essex

Start Date: Immediate

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Senior / Quantity Surveyor to join a leading Tier 1 organisation in Essex. As the Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for leading and supporting the Commercial team on a variety of projects from Education to Commercial, Healthcare, Leisure and public sector.

Your day to day will look like:

• Exposure to the full project lifecycle with involvement across pre-construction through to project delivery
• Working alongside the project delivery team, to ensure the contractual control and cost management of projects across different sectors
• Managing the commercial aspects of subcontract accounts from procurement to interim and final account agreement
• Being involved with the final account negotiation to ensure the best possible outcome

To be considered for the role, they would like:

• HNC / HND in Surveying or equivalent
• Proven experience as the SQS / Commercial lead working with a main contractor
• A good understanding of building regulations and legal obligations
• A good knowledge of construction methods and materials
• Strong mathematical and IT ability
• Negotiating and networking skills
• Excellent communications skills
• Good team working skills

If you feel your experience suits the above requirements then please follow the link to apply with an up to date copy of your CV.

Please contact Sam for more information.

Randstad Construction Property Engineering is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

We have an exciting opportunity for an International Sales Executive in a UK-based Construction company. They are seeking a dynamic and highly motivated professional who is capable of achieving and surpassing profitable sales objectives. Proficiency in Mandarin is a fundamental requirement for this position, and knowledge of Cantonese is considered a valuable asset.

Job Requirements:

Fluency in Mandarin is essential, with Cantonese language skills as an advantage.
Previous experience in the international sales market, including direct selling to global investors.
Demonstrated success in achieving sales targets through sales executives and estate agents.
Comprehensive knowledge of NHBC/HBF Five Star customer satisfaction award requirements.
Experience in taking responsibility for the sale of all new homes at a specific development, achieving reservations, contract exchanges, and legal completions in alignment with sales targets.
Effective communication with team members, customers, internal departments, and external agencies.
Strong leadership skills, capable of leading, developing, and motivating new home sales executives and estate agents across multiple development locations to achieve defined sales targets, sales rates, and budgets.
Proven track record of successful lead generation activities, encompassing websites, offline and online marketing, PR events, etc., post-site launch.
Experience in managing external media, presentations, legal matters, and lending agencies in alignment with business plans and targets.
Profound knowledge of market conditions.
Demonstrates exemplary handling of all aspects of the sales process, from initial customer inquiries to reservation and contract exchange.
Strong presentation skills.
Goal-oriented, self-motivated, and dedicated to achieving all targets.
Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills.
Revised Job Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities:

Inspect and ensure the well-maintained presentation of show apartments.
Generate sales leads and conduct property viewings.
Manage daily reports.
Keep overseas teams, agents, and introducers informed about changing availability and price lists.
Facilitate the progression of sales to the exchange stage, working closely with solicitors.
Handle new inquiries and provide relevant and comprehensive information.
Update all sales spreadsheets, including reservation deposit records.
Conduct market research.
Create sales and marketing tools, such as the "plot of the week," FAQ video, and investor video.
Attend weekly sales and marketing meetings to contribute new ideas and incentives.
Conduct both in-person and virtual property viewings, arrange sales briefings for development management, and participate in sales meetings to offer insights for improving sales performance.
Foster and maintain positive relationships with customers, agents, and introducers through various communication channels such as face-to-face interactions, phone calls, emails, WeChat, and WhatsApp.
Develop tailored property documents and provide daily updates on sales information to clients, agents, and introducers via phone, email, WeChat, WhatsApp, etc.
Maintain the presentation of the sales office, show/view homes, and all customer facilities to the highest standards.
Proactively manage customer satisfaction, ensuring each customer is exceptionally satisfied with the service they receive.
Uphold the brand's professional standards at all times, presenting a consistently high standard in all aspects visible to the customer.
Ensure compliance with the consumer code by controlling and verifying all necessary documentation.
Collaborate with the project and customer service departments as needed.
Actively contribute new marketing ideas to boost lead generation for the development.
Referrals

If you know anyone who may be suitable for the above role, feel free to get in contact with the Mandarin Recruitment team. We will ensure a healthy referral bonus.

About Us

Mandarin Recruitment is a service that helps UK and Chinese businesses & organizations find and source high-quality Mandarin-speaking professionals. We have unparalleled and exclusive channels to the Chinese-speaking market, allowing us to be the leading organization for specialist Mandarin recruitment.

We have an exciting opportunity for an International Sales Executive in a UK-based Construction company. They are seeking a dynamic and highly motivated professional who is capable of achieving and surpassing profitable sales objectives. Proficiency in Mandarin is a fundamental requirement for this position, and knowledge of Cantonese is considered a valuable asset.

Job Requirements:

Fluency in Mandarin is essential, with Cantonese language skills as an advantage.
Previous experience in the international sales market, including direct selling to global investors.
Demonstrated success in achieving sales targets through sales executives and estate agents.
Comprehensive knowledge of NHBC/HBF Five Star customer satisfaction award requirements.
Experience in taking responsibility for the sale of all new homes at a specific development, achieving reservations, contract exchanges, and legal completions in alignment with sales targets.
Effective communication with team members, customers, internal departments, and external agencies.
Strong leadership skills, capable of leading, developing, and motivating new home sales executives and estate agents across multiple development locations to achieve defined sales targets, sales rates, and budgets.
Proven track record of successful lead generation activities, encompassing websites, offline and online marketing, PR events, etc., post-site launch.
Experience in managing external media, presentations, legal matters, and lending agencies in alignment with business plans and targets.
Profound knowledge of market conditions.
Demonstrates exemplary handling of all aspects of the sales process, from initial customer inquiries to reservation and contract exchange.
Strong presentation skills.
Goal-oriented, self-motivated, and dedicated to achieving all targets.
Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills.

Job Responsibilities:

Inspect and ensure the well-maintained presentation of show apartments.
Generate sales leads and conduct property viewings.
Manage daily reports.
Keep overseas teams, agents, and introducers informed about changing availability and price lists.
Facilitate the progression of sales to the exchange stage, working closely with solicitors.
Handle new inquiries and provide relevant and comprehensive information.
Update all sales spreadsheets, including reservation deposit records.
Conduct market research.
Create sales and marketing tools, such as the "plot of the week," FAQ video, and investor video.
Attend weekly sales and marketing meetings to contribute new ideas and incentives.
Conduct both in-person and virtual property viewings, arrange sales briefings for development management, and participate in sales meetings to offer insights for improving sales performance.
Foster and maintain positive relationships with customers, agents, and introducers through various communication channels such as face-to-face interactions, phone calls, emails, WeChat, and WhatsApp.
Develop tailored property documents and provide daily updates on sales information to clients, agents, and introducers via phone, email, WeChat, WhatsApp, etc.
Maintain the presentation of the sales office, show/view homes, and all customer facilities to the highest standards.
Proactively manage customer satisfaction, ensuring each customer is exceptionally satisfied with the service they receive.
Uphold the brand's professional standards at all times, presenting a consistently high standard in all aspects visible to the customer.
Ensure compliance with the consumer code by controlling and verifying all necessary documentation.
Collaborate with the project and customer service departments as needed.
Actively contribute new marketing ideas to boost lead generation for the development.

Referrals

If you know anyone who may be suitable for the above role, feel free to get in contact with the Mandarin Recruitment team. We will ensure a healthy referral bonus.

About Us

Mandarin Recruitment is a service that helps UK and Chinese businesses & organizations find and source high-quality Mandarin-speaking professionals. We have unparalleled and exclusive channels to the Chinese-speaking market, allowing us to be the leading organization for specialist Mandarin recruitment.