Total 14 Construction / Property job vacancies in CM1 2QX

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Property Manager with 5 years of real estate experience to join a well-established real estate management company. This part-time role offers a salary range of £15 - £22 per hour for 3 -15 hours per week.

As a Property Manager, you will be managing all aspects of property operations, including leasing, maintenance coordination, and tenant relations.

You will be responsible for:

- Conducting property inspections to uphold safety and maintenance standards.

- Advertising and marketing available properties to attract prospective tenants.

- Screening and selecting tenants, including background checks and income verifications.

- Overseeing rent collection and resolving any issues related to delinquencies.

- Coordinating maintenance and repairs with contractors.

- Handling tenant queries and concerns efficiently.

What we are looking for:

- Previously worked as a Property Manager, Lettings Manager, Portfolio Manger, Block Manager, Estates Manageror in a similar role.

- At least 5 years of experience in real estate.

- Skilled in using property management software and Microsoft Office Suite.

- Exceptional administrative and organisational skills.

- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.

- A proactive and detail-oriented approach to property management.

- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities effectively while delivering excellent service.

Apply now for this exceptional Property Manager opportunity to work with a dynamic team and further enhance your career.

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Quantity Surveyor Opportunity - Anglia Region

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking to take the next step in your career? We're working on behalf of a highly respected construction firm based in the Anglia region, known for its dynamic and successful approach to civils and rail projects. They are currently looking to expand their team with a dedicated and skilled Quantity Surveyor.

About the Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving organization that offers significant career progression, a competitive package, and the chance to work on diverse projects across Anglia. As a Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for cost management, budgeting, and financial analysis throughout the project lifecycle. You'll work closely with a talented team of professionals, ensuring efficient and cost-effective delivery of high-quality projects.

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage project finances and budgets from inception to completion
- Prepare, review, and evaluate tenders and contracts
- Conduct risk, value management, and cost control
- Liaise with contractors, subcontractors, and clients
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
- Report on project progress and financial status

Requirements:

- Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the rail or civils industry
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or related field
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively

Why Join?

This role offers a competitive salary package, flexible working arrangements, and the opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team that values your expertise. Our client is committed to providing a supportive work environment and the tools necessary for you to excel in your role.

If you're ready to make a positive impact and further your career as a Quantity Surveyor, apply today! For more information, please contact us directly or submit your CV to explore this fantastic opportunity.

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.

Property Manager

Reporting to: Regional Operations Manager

Location: Essex

Salary: £40k - £56k

Employment Type: Full Time, Monday to Friday 9am – 5.30pm

Benefits: Company Pension Scheme

Company Overview:

Our client is a leader in the Build to Rent industry, providing exceptional residential properties in the Essex area.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a driven and experienced Property Manager to lead our team and oversee the management of our residential building in Essex. The successful candidate will uphold our brand reputation, drive revenue, and maintain a thriving community within the building.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and lead the on-site team, overseeing recruitment and training processes
• Conduct annual appraisals for all staff, including regular 1-2-1s
• Ensure all staff adhere to processes and meet SLAs and KPIs
• Deliver exceptional service to ensure high member satisfaction and retention
• Create and execute strategies to drive revenue, while monitoring and managing costs within the budget
• Review and handle all lease renewals, making recommendations for budget increases as needed
• Manage and meet development budget targets
• Oversee operations and service delivery on-site
• Monitor maintenance activities and ensure resident requests are addressed promptly
• Manage any service failures with contractors or third parties, resolving disputes as needed
• Conduct regular quality checks and identify areas for improvement in team performance
• Oversee residential property refurbishment projects as needed
• Handle insurance claims and liaise with loss adjustors and third parties as needed
• Out of hours’ emergency response and attendance if needed

Health and Safety Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with H&S regulations on-site
• Require suppliers and contractors to provide appropriate RAMs and comply with H&S requirements
• Manage risk assessments and work with statutory bodies to maintain compliance
• Handle accident and incident reporting
• Work with Fire Service and statutory bodies to support inspections, change of strategy and maintain compliance
• Responsible for emergency preparedness (to agreed protocols) including regular testing and implementation as required.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Previous experience in residential property or hospitality sectors
• Up-to-date knowledge of English statutory letting requirements
• Experience working to budgets and targets
• Experience managing a team
• ARLA or IRPM qualification desirable

Our company values diversity and inclusion, and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply for this fantastic opportunity. If you are looking for a company that leads in its field, then this is the role for you.

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Apprentice Site Manager – Chelmsford – September 2025

Permanent - Full Time

Why an Apprenticeship in Site Management at Morgan Sindall Construction?

At Morgan Sindall Construction we encourage diversity of people and thought, and we embrace peoples’ differences.

Everyone is unique and we value the different ideas, experiences, and perspectives that each individual brings to their work, their team and the wider business.

We are committed to ensuring we create the very best place to work in the industry, and an environment where every person feels included and is treated equally, fairly and with respect.

We actively promote an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their ‘whole self’ to work. It’s this approach we believe brings out the best in everyone and creates a fun, dynamic, innovative and rewarding environment.

We are a Real Living Wage Employer and an Investors in People – Platinum company. Why? We believe talented people are key to our success. You’ll work with our teams as an ambassador to promote and influence future generations to our thriving industry and have access to an extensive range of learning and development opportunities on what YOU want, after all it is your future with us.

What will I be doing as an Apprentice Site Manager?

Our Early Careers Development Programme can vary, depending on what step you join us at!

We can fully support you from the beginning of your level 4 undergraduate programme or if you have already commenced built environment studies and have achieved HNC/HND level; we can support your application to get you started a bit further on in your learning journey at 2nd or 3rd year at undergraduate level!

Not only will be support you to obtain a professional qualification, but you will gain first class on-the-job experience in your role fully supported by line management and the wider network of skilled colleagues in the business. The Early Careers Development Programme allows you to start your career and get paid as you learn!

A day as an Apprentice Site Manager can look like:

• Working on one of our inspiring construction sites and help preparation for the day.
• Learning about project costs to support future bids.
• Being the first point of contact for general site enquires for operational support teams and our supply chain.
• Building relationships with our supply chain to ensure safety, health, environmental, and social value goals are achieved.

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What we can give you!

Your salary will start in line with the national living wage for 2025. (At least £23,400). A benefit of our Early Careers Development Programme is continuous recognition over the 2-4 years with salary progression of up to a maximum 5% every 6 months.

You will also benefit from a Company Car or Car Allowance reflecting Morgan Sindall Benefit Grade . You will also be entitled to Private Health Care Cover with Life Assurance up to 4 times your basic salary.

To add to our amazing package, upon completion of a recognised academic or professional qualification/membership, you may be entitled to a monetary award of £1000!

This includes full membership to a technical institution or completion of your degree apprenticeship.

You will also have access to our wider benefits like our Mental Wellbeing and Employee Support, People Portal for high street discounts, Holiday plus scheme, Long Service Awards, 26 days holiday plus bank holidays rising to 30 days after 8 years services, Sharesave Plan, Incentive Scheme, Pension Scheme, Enhanced Family Leave, Flexible Working and more.

How we will support and help grow your career.

Your development is important to us. So right from the very start, you will be supported by a number of experienced and professional colleagues providing you with the experience and exposure to develop and achieve the professional qualification which is right for your chosen career path.

As part of our scheme you will take park in some formal soft skill development and insights which will give you the chance to learn more about yourself and how to be your best self in a commercial business environment.

We want you to be YOU. We encourage innovation. We encourage challenging the status quo. Just because something may be challenging, doesn’t make it impossible. Bring your ideas and forge your own future with us.

What you will need.

You’ll need a minimum of the following:-

• A Level BBB or;
• BTEC National Diploma DDM or;
• Access to HE qualifications with 24 Distinctions 21 Merits or;
• Equivalent level 3 qualifications worth 120 UCAS points (may vary depending on FE/HE Establishment)
• Applicants must hold 5 GCSEs A-C including Maths and English or equivalent (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above).

In addition to formal learning, you will be able to

• Help us promote our thriving industry with your enthusiasm!
• Eagerness to develop with an ability to travel to our sites where your on-the-job learning will be!
• Become the key link between design and contractors on our projects, provide key commercial advice on costs and contracts.

Anything else?

Why wait? Our Early Career Development Programme can remain open until all positions are filled, but we like to make decisions fast when we spot talent to bring onboard to our team so get your application in today!

Want to be a future leader within a business where inclusivity is celebrated, and sustainability is key? Morgan Sindall Construction’s Early Career Development Programme can help start your career journey to achieving your desired profession!

Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.

CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE OF THE ADVERT IF THEY HAVE BEEN SELECTED FOR INTERVIEW. INTERVIEWS WILL TAKE PLACE IN DECEMBER

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Property and Facilities Officer

Fixed Term, Full Time

£41,290 to £48,577 per annum

Location: Chelmsford

Working Style: Anywhere worker

Closing Date: 6th August 2024

Please note this vacancy is available as a fixed term contract or secondment opportunity for up to 12 months.

The Role

The Essex County Council (ECC) Infrastructure Delivery & Facilities Management team is responsible for managing, maintaining and developing ECC's estate. Alongside the delivery of major highways, education and any other capital building projects, the team is also responsible for the day to day management and maintenance of the councils £1.7bn estate. This covers approximately 350 buildings from libraries to County Hall and around 1,500 sites including residential care, waste, country parks and schools. ECC's challenge is to enable a lean estate strategy to achieve best value, whilst supporting service delivery. Essex County Council has a partnership with MITIE, who are the delivery agent for all property and facilities related operational functions.

The Facilities Officer will be responsible for the delivery of services and processes that support both the core business of ECC, by ensuring the most suitable working environment for its employees and their activities, including the maintained school estate. The role covers a diverse field with a range of accountabilities that align with ECC's facilities management. This role will involve both strategic planning, tactical interaction and day-to-day operations, particularly in relation to buildings, premises and energy management.

There will be close liaison with Property Management in terms of recognition of freehold and leasehold premises and liabilities therewith.

The Opportunity

Roles at this level will be focused on delivering results in a specific functional area. They will hold expertise on the application of policy and improvement of service delivery. These roles have clear team budgets and targets set within the overall service requirements. The role is accountable for:

• Operational planning and performance review to maintain exceptional service delivery and ensures the political objectives and priorities of the council are met, whilst ensuring all relevant statute within the built environment is upheld.
• Working collaboratively within and across functions and thinking commercially to support the delivery of best possible outcomes for our customers on a financially sustainable basis through efficient practices.
• Maintaining and nurturing collaborative relationships with other teams in the function and external organisations that support the delivery of annual plans.
• Implementing changes and continually evaluating service to improve the area of work, while maintaining the highest levels of service quality are continually delivered.
• Managing complex issues and resources to meet the needs of customers and deliver the best possible outcomes.
• Effective utilisation of digital technologies and innovation across the council along with stakeholders and partners.
• Ensuring equality and diversity is celebrated and considered as part of all decisions taken.
• Using professional expertise to translate goals and plans into ways of working that comply with relevant legislation and statutory requirements and manages a level of appropriate risk.
• Managing the delivery of exemplar customer interactions to individuals and communities which support the management of strong relationships and a reputation for achieving outcomes and resolving issues.

Accountabilities

• Responsible for ensuring the proper assessment, management and mitigation of risk, including Health and Safety and Business Continuity. Provide intelligent client function service, ensuring ECC is maximising the benefits of the delivery partner contract.
• Accountable for identifying where the implementation of new or improved use of property and facilities can deliver better or more efficient services and work with service areas to deliver those benefits, protecting ECC's capital investment in the core and school's estate as part of long-term strategy
• Accountable for ensuring the appropriate facilities policies, guidance, protocols and processes are implemented, regularly reviewed and updated in response to changes in legislation/modern working practices
• Help in the management of the capital maintenance and facilities management services being delivered to the core and schools' estate, including commissioning, evaluation and continual service delivery improvement.
• Accountable for delivering the planned life cycle replacement programme on the core and schools' estate, including the commissioning of and analysis of condition data, development of the programme and forward maintenance planning based on industry standards. Ensuring, both the Life Cycle Replacement (LCR) programme and Building Condition maintenance demands are identified, planned to programme (rolling cycle) and effectively implemented within budget confines.
• Responsible for addressing unplanned maintenance issues arising within the core and school's estate within available capital budgets.
• Accountable for ensuring ECC's estate complies with all current relevant Legislation, Health and Safety, Business Continuity, Energy management and ECC Governance
• Responsible for understanding and ensuring the demand management requirements of high priority locations as identified within the portfolio e.g. County Hall and hub sites
• Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework.

The Experience You Will Bring

• Substantial experience delivering facilities management in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment with a diverse property terrier.
• Proven ability to work with partners in a commissioning role and evidence of contract management experience both commercially and delivery.
• Ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders to scope requirements and with external partners in a commissioning role.
• Clearly demonstrated contract and project management experience in a property and facilities field.
• Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders and partner organizations, which are collaborative and influential in their nature, to achieve strategic objectives.
• Good leadership and behavioral skills, as evidenced by successfully achieving results through a high performing team.

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Please note that the job role requires you to be mobile throughout an operational area. Therefore, the post holder will need to have a driving licence and access to a vehicle, or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means.

Why Essex? Essex County Council has a location to be proud of. Our 1,300 square miles stretch from Constable Country to the Thames Estuary, from the dynamic M11 corridor to the traditional seaside resorts of Clacton and Walton. England's oldest town, Colchester, and two of its newest - Basildon and Harlow - are right here. Along with the City of Chelmsford, the county town, they form our major population centres. It means real choice and makes Essex the ideal place for your career. Read more about us.

Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.

We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.

As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service

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Are you a Surveyor seeking a new opportunity with OTE of up to £60k PA plus? Do you have window and door, or a home improvement background ? At Anglian Home Improvements we are looking for a Surveyor to work in East Anglia. Our Surveyors are responsible for verifying the customers contractual requirements and providing accurate measurements and drawings to facilitate a timely and successful installation. Our Surveyor, Field Surveyor, Estimators or Window and Door Surveyor's, will be excellent communicators and provide outstanding service to our customers.

Who we are

At Anglian we have a quality ethos and want every customer to enjoy the experience of making home improvements with us. To achieve this, we need experienced Surveyor’s, Field Surveyor’s, Estimators or Window and Door Surveyors to independently assess each job to fully understand our customer's requirements and offer solutions to mitigate any risks.

What the role entails

• Making arrangements with the customer to carry out their technical survey in line with our survey completion targets
• Travelling within the region to undertake the customer’s survey following our high standards, to ensure accurate measurements and drawings are provided in line with our Right first time, methodology
• Confirm with the customer all details and designs ordered are suitable, ensuring they are happy to proceed and have a full understanding of what they have ordered as well as offering solutions where applicable.
• Liaise with the wider Anglian team reporting any discrepancies or changes which need to be made after surveying the customers property
• Input survey details onto the survey network and order materials as required
• Dealing with any issues or changes that may occur in a timely manner

What we Need

• Customer Focus, with excellent people and communication skills
• NVQ level 3 in Surveying or equivalent experience of surveying in the window and door industry
• Previous experience or equivalent qualification, of installing uPVC products
• Proficient IT Skills including Microsoft Office
• Ability to multi task, organise and good problem solver
• Full driving licence

What we Offer

• £25,000 basic salary with a guaranteed minimum salary of £35k PA for 6 months, with potential earnings being over £60k PA with bonus
• Company Car
• Employee Product Purchase and Staff Benefit Scheme
• Access to a wide range of Well being benefits, such as your birthday off, 24hr remote access to a doctor and paid time off to volunteer
• 31 Days Holiday including Bank Holidays, increasing with service

Our Company is committed to monitoring & aligning its Policies with up-to-date Government guidance on reducing the spread of respiratory infections in the workplace. Through the Company’s value of “Succeed Together” we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We recruit the ‘best person for the job’ regardless of any protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010 creating an inclusive working environment and culture for our employees.

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

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.

Are you a Surveyor seeking a new opportunity with OTE of up to £60k PA plus? Do you have window and door, or a home improvement background ? At Anglian Home Improvements we are looking for a Surveyor to work in the North East. Our Surveyors are responsible for verifying the customers contractual requirements and providing accurate measurements and drawings to facilitate a timely and successful installation. Our Surveyor, Field Surveyor, Estimators or Window and Door Surveyor's, will be excellent communicators and provide outstanding service to our customers.

Who we are

At Anglian we have a quality ethos and want every customer to enjoy the experience of making home improvements with us. To achieve this, we need experienced Surveyor’s, Field Surveyor’s, Estimators or Window and Door Surveyors to independently assess each job to fully understand our customer's requirements and offer solutions to mitigate any risks.

What the role entails

• Making arrangements with the customer to carry out their technical survey in line with our survey completion targets
• Travelling within the region to undertake the customer’s survey following our high standards, to ensure accurate measurements and drawings are provided in line with our Right first time, methodology
• Confirm with the customer all details and designs ordered are suitable, ensuring they are happy to proceed and have a full understanding of what they have ordered as well as offering solutions where applicable.
• Liaise with the wider Anglian team reporting any discrepancies or changes which need to be made after surveying the customers property
• Input survey details onto the survey network and order materials as required
• Dealing with any issues or changes that may occur in a timely manner

What we Need

• Customer Focus, with excellent people and communication skills
• NVQ level 3 in Surveying or equivalent experience of surveying in the window and door industry
• Previous experience or equivalent qualification, of installing uPVC products
• Proficient IT Skills including Microsoft Office
• Ability to multi task, organise and good problem solver
• Full driving licence

What we Offer

• Potential earnings being over c£50k PA with bonus
• Company Car
• Employee Product Purchase and Staff Benefit Scheme
• Access to a wide range of Well being benefits, such as your birthday off, 24hr remote access to a doctor and paid time off to volunteer
• 31 Days Holiday including Bank Holidays, increasing with service

Our Company is committed to monitoring & aligning its Policies with up-to-date Government guidance on reducing the spread of respiratory infections in the workplace. Through the Company’s value of “Succeed Together” we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We recruit the ‘best person for the job’ regardless of any protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010 creating an inclusive working environment and culture for our employees.

Full Time 37.5 hours – Happy to talk Flexible and Agile Working

Would you like to work for a progressive and ambitious company which is also one of the most successful within the UK construction industry?

If so, we’ve a fantastic opportunity within our Construction business for an ambitious and talented Planner to join us in Chelmsford.

About the Role

Joining our team, you’ll provide programmes, analysis of programmes and communication with the team as required by the Senior Planner / Planning Manager and produce and assist in the production of tender logistics plans, method statements and temporary works schedules. Assisting project managers with onsite planning and reporting requirements, you will manage your own tasks, taking day to day decision on your own, and manage costs and quantities on small projects or as part of a team on a larger project.

About You

Educated to degree level in Building Studies (or equivalent), you’ll have extensive experience in programme / project management and project planning (including programme controls, project reviews, and cost and risk analysis). You’ll be competent in project management software to include Primavera P6 or Asta PowerProject and have experience of working on multi-discipline construction projects within the sectors Morgan Sindall operates.

With good attention to detail and the ability to work to challenging deadlines, you will work well as part of a team and be self-motivated to work on own initiative. You’ll have well developed numerical and analytical skills and have a creative approach to problem solving.

A full UK driving licence is essential.

Benefits

We strive to support our colleagues to achieve a healthy work-life balance. We understand that many of our people have family and personal responsibilities and so we are committed to providing that support. Pension Scheme matched up to 6%; 26 days holiday plus bank holidays and rising to 30 days after 8 years’ service and the holiday plus scheme; Private Healthcare Cover; Life Assurance up to 4 times your basic salary; Recognition for professional qualification/membership achieved up to £1000; Mental Wellbeing and Employee Supports; People Portal for high street discounts; Long Service Awards; Sharesave Plan; Incentive Scheme; Enhanced Family leave and more!

About Us

Morgan Sindall provides national construction and infrastructure services to private and public sector customers across a comprehensive range of markets. We aim to create great results for our customers, partners and ourselves. Our Leadership are focused on building a sustainable and profitable business unit based on selective, relationship-based business driven by outstanding people who are motivated by delivering an exceptional customer experience. Relationships with our customers and supply chain partners drives our business strategy. We have a balanced approach to securing new work, engaging with customers and frameworks that offer the opportunity for long-term relationships and repeat business.

Please refer to the full Job Description upon completing your application.

At Morgan Sindall Construction, we encourage diversity of people and thought, and we embrace peoples’ differences.

Everyone is unique and we value the different ideas, experiences, and perspectives that each individual brings to their work, their team, and the wider business.

We are committed to ensuring we create the very best place to work in the industry, and an environment where every person feels included and is treated equally, fairly and with respect.

We actively promote an inclusive culture where you can be yourself at work. It’s this approach we believe brings out the best in everyone and creates a fun, dynamic, innovative, and rewarding environment.

Morgan Sindall is an equal opportunities employer and has been accredited with the Positive About Disabled People ‘Two Ticks’ accreditation. We are also an Investors in People company.

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Our client is currently looking to recruit experienced Risk Surveyors to join their Material Damage, Business Interruption, Security and Liability teams to cover Essex and the surrounding areas.

You'll carry out on-site and desktop assessments determining whether hazards are adequately managed, identifying and negotiating risk mitigation and reduction programmes

To be successful in this role you will have an understanding of insurance gained from a current or previous role in risk control, risk management, brokering, underwriting, engineering or claims areas.

To be considered for this role you will also need an understanding of risks and required risk management solutions and control measures, as well as thorough knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation.

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Quantity Surveyor - Chelmsford

Are you ready for an exciting opportunity in the civil industry. Do you have experience in all aspects of the civil industry...this may be the role for you. We are looking for a quantity surveyor for a contractor who deals with highways.

As a quantity surveyor you will be overseeing the resources and project teams on project, help maximise the cash flow and margin, assessing, reviewing and mitigating risks.

Day Rate (CIRCA) - GBP350.00 - GBP400.00

Start Date - ASAP

Duration - 5 Months

Location - Chelmsford

Responsibilities will include:

- Managing all aspects of the contractual side to the project

- Carrying out cost analysis

- Monitoring cost variations and writing reports

- Allocating work to subcontractors and making payments

- Ensuring the project does not exceed the budget

- Office based with occasional site visits

Requirements:

- Diploma or Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying

- Knowledge of NEC4 Option C - ECI works option E

- Experience from a civil background

- CSCS ideally

- Experience in a similar role

- Excellent numeracy, understanding forecast management, CVRs and supplementary financial reports and final accounts

- Intermediate user of Excel and good use of other Microsoft packages

- UK Driving Licence

What to do next:

If you feel this role meets your expectations, please contact us and we can discuss the role in further detail and take a look at your CV.

For further information please contact Jade Thorne at Randstad Maidstone branch 01622 357230 (option 2) 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.

Colas are recruiting and have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor in the Essex/Hertfordshire area to effectively carry out quantity surveying duties as directed by the Commercial Manager/Senior Quantity Surveyor/Quantity Surveyor as appropriate, ensuring that projects are managed effectively in line with Colas’ governance, policies, and procedures.

As well as a highly competitive salary, Colas offers some great benefits with this role, including:
• A generous pension contribution
• Life assurance cover (x4 basic salary)
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (with the option to buy/sell more)
• Flexible working policy
• Opportunity to study towards a professional qualification fully funded
• Ongoing training and personal/professional development
• Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more through our online employee benefits portal

As well as either having or working towards an appreciation and knowledge of the activities listed below, the Assistant Quantity Surveyor should look to apply their knowledge and learning in their day-to-day duties. The Assistant Quantity Surveyor will assist the Commercial Team and other members of the project team in the following activities.

Assist and support the financial and commercial processes, commercial management and contract administration, familiar with standard forms of contract such as NEC, FIDIC and JCT, assist with the use of planning and programmes, assist with cost planning and pre-contract cost control, project/commercial management reporting, assist with recording works progress and assessing the effects of delay, prolongation and disruption, assist with the interpretation and development of bills of quantities, schedules of rates and activity Schedules.

The perfect candidate will need to demonstrate they have the drive and ambition to fulfil the roles responsibilities, be motivated, eager to progress their career and carry out their duties in a safe and efficient manner, an excellent communicator, client focused with good commercial awareness and commitment to business success. You will have good time management/attitude to change, ability to plan and prioritise your own workload working under pressure to meet deadlines.

You will also have:

• 1 - 2 year’s previous experience in quantity surveying or similar commercial role in highways or infrastructure sectors.
• A valid driving licence as there will be a need to travel across sites.
• A-levels or BTEC Extended Diploma; and GCSEs – English and Maths grade C/4.
• Be qualified or working towards or prepared to work towards a HND or Degree in Quantity Surveying (or other commercially related discipline).
• Working towards or prepared to work towards professional membership of an appropriate organisation (for example, RICS/CIOB/ ICES).
• Excellent knowledge of standard forms of construction contracts notably NEC.
• Have excellent numeric and computer literacy skills and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Holds an appropriate Construction Skills Certification Scheme card or prepared to obtain one.

Colas Ltd are a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people including over 1500 in the UK across multiple sites. We are specialists in highways construction and have been involved in large scale UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields and marine sectors as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products. We hold a ‘Gold Investor in People’ award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential.

Colas is fully committed to promoting equality and diversity and maintaining a culture of fairness, transparency and respect for all employees, clients, communities, suppliers, contractors and other stakeholders. Colas aims to be inclusive, meet diverse needs and promote awareness and ownership in the workplace and the communities in which we serve.

Colas values the strength and differences that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation and believes that by harnessing these differences, we will foster a productive environment where equity and mutual respect are intrinsic, where talents are being fully utilised and organisational goals are met.

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