Total 4 Construction / Property job vacancies in Telford, Shropshire, TF1 1AD

Quantity Surveyor - High End Residential

Location: Swindon

Salary / Package: £75,000-£90,000 + Car + Pension

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor? Or an Intermediate wanting to make the step up? Do you have an eye for detail? Feeling like you have hit a ceiling with no place to go to? Wanting to work on some leading construction projects? Want to work on projects you're proud to be a part of. What's stopping you? Do you want to make the steps to your next rewarding career?

Responsibilities

Pricing/forecasting the cost of the different components needed for a project.

Tracking changes to the design and/or construction work and adjusting budget projections in line with these.

Selecting and/or sourcing construction materials.

Sourcing contractors and/or subcontractors to work on the construction stage of the project.

Measuring and valuing the work done on site.

Sealing with financial and legal problems.

Paying subcontractors.

Liaising with the client and other construction professionals, such as site managers, project managers and site engineers

Requirements

Educated to degree level in Quantity Surveying, although other equivalent qualifications may be accepted (HNC/HND)

Members of a relevant professional body e.g. CICES, RICS

Experienced in working on Projects with a minimum value of £5 Million

Full UK Driving Licence

Key Skills

Written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write clear reports for conveying complex information in a simple way to a diverse range of people

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and develop relationships

Numerical and data analysis skills

A creative and innovative approach to problem solving

IT skills and the ability to learn sophisticated design and costing IT packages

Team work skills and the ability to motivate and lead those on site

Project management skills

Next Steps

Apply today or get in touch for more information, please note all conversations will be treated with the strictest of confidence. You never know this could be the next step to unlocking the rest of your career.

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.

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Construction Contractor

Location: Gloucester, Gloucestershire

Are you an experienced and driven Senior Quantity Surveyor seeking an exciting opportunity with a leading Contractor in the vibrant South West region? Look no further! We are currently recruiting for a couple of skilled Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our prestigious client and play a pivotal role in managing high-profile construction projects with an extensive pipeline of work.

Job Overview:

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in managing the financial aspects of our projects, ensuring cost efficiency and effective budget control throughout the construction process. Working closely with a talented team of professionals, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the success of our projects and showcase your expertise in quantity surveying.

Key Responsibilities:

Take the lead in all financial matters related to construction projects, from tender stage to project completion.

Manage cost estimates, budgets, and procurement processes, ensuring adherence to company policies and industry standards.

Conduct thorough cost analysis, identifying potential areas for cost-saving measures and providing recommendations to the project team.

Prepare and evaluate subcontractor agreements and ensure their compliance with project requirements.

Collaborate with the project team to monitor and control project expenses, anticipating and addressing financial risks and variations.

Provide accurate and timely financial reporting, highlighting project performance and financial status to senior management.

Foster strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders, ensuring their satisfaction and repeat business opportunities.

Mentor and support junior members of the quantity surveying team, promoting professional growth and development.

Requirements:

Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry, ideally with a Tier 1 Main Contractor.

In-depth knowledge of quantity surveying practices, contract administration, and cost management.

Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage budgets and control project finances effectively.

Excellent communication and negotiation skills, capable of building and maintaining positive relationships.

Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple projects simultaneously.

Sound understanding of construction contracts and relevant legislation.

Professional qualifications in Quantity Surveying or related disciplines would be advantageous.

Location:

Gloucestershire - Their projects are located in various areas within the region, providing exciting opportunities for career growth and advancement.

How to Apply:

If you are a results-driven Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for a challenging and rewarding role with a leading building contractor, we want to hear from you! Please submit your up-to-date CV along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you believe you are the ideal candidate for this position.

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.

Legal Assistant in Property and Construction
Shrewsbury
Permanent

£30,000 – £35,000
Monday to Friday 8am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday

Our client is looking for a Legal Assistant to join business on a permanent basis. This is a new role to the organisation following a period of continued growth where the Managing Director & Senior Management Team need some additional support. This role has been created to support the Managing Director with a range of legal assistant duties on a daily basis, almost similar to a PA role in some duties, but most of the focus will be on a range of Legal Administrative duties in the property / construction sector.

Responsibilities and duties will include, but not limited to:

• Working with Senior Management team to understand what projects are currently being worked on and what support is needed.
• Attending regular meetings with the MD, minute taking and assisting with any follow up actions or documentation requests
• Sending out documentation and agreements such as section 106 agreements.
• Supporting with any queries and structural warranty claims.
• In regular liaison with external legal / consultancy companies to check on progress and chase documentation
• Running and manipulating reports for management team and suggesting any improvements of how data could be used more effectively/efficiently.
• In regular communication with external providers to obtain information or raise any issues or concerns if highlighted.
• Managing the MD’s diary, ensuring events and meetings are booked in effectively.
• Assisting with additional administrative tasks like booking travel or accommodation for Director when required.
• Working directly for the MD, with PA support duties that will vary from week to week.
• Preparing reports to for the MD, customising the presentation of these reports to suit the format in which they are required.
• Occasionally attend some meetings with the MD to support with the visit and to also provide minute taking.

Skills and Experience
• Ideally worked in a legal assistant role, ideally within the property or legal sector would be an advantage but not essential… however we would like something similar to this.
• PA / Secretarial or similar experience, where you have that instinct to know what support is needed and can prepare for tasks ahead of time.
• Excellent organisational skills
• Build a strong rapport and working relationship with the MD and the senior management team.
• Must have strong IT skills and be familiar with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Sharepoint, Outlook.
• Comfortable managing own working load and prioritising key tasks.
• Someone who is flexible and can support the wider teams in the business when needed.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• High attention to detail
• Confident with numerical skills
• Proficient with MS Office

The application process:
Our mission is to support our clients in their creation of an equal, diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to providing a barrier-free recruitment process, so if you require any reasonable accessibility adjustments within the application process, then please make it known at the earliest opportunity.

We will carefully consider your details and advise you if we're able to progress with your application within 72 working hours. If you do not hear from us within this time your details won’t be retained. So, if you're not successful on this occasion, do continue to respond to future roles we advertise. In the meantime, all good wishes and continued success with your search for employment.

About Us
Prince Personnel are an employment agency working on behalf of our client. Whether you’re seeking a new permanent position, temporary assignment or contract you’ll find us easy to deal with. Located in thriving Telford, we focus on jobs in Shropshire, Staffordshire and North Wales. Prince Personnel specialise in commercial, accounts and finance and technical recruitment. With the best jobs around we are an independent agency working hard for you.

Reference: DE26357L

Property Maintenance Administrator
Shrewsbury
Permanent

£23,000 - £25,000
Monday to Friday 8am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday

We are working with an organisation that has a large portfolio of properties based around the Shropshire area that is looking for an administrator / coordinator to support with a range of facilities / property maintenance queries and issues. You will receive a flow of queries or issues that have been raised about their properties, and these will need to be checked and authorised for repair, before arranging a tradesperson to attend and fix the issues.

Responsibilities and duties will include, but not limited to:

• Taking a flow of calls and emails from tenants in rental properties where they might be raising queries or issues with their properties that need to be addressed
• Ensuring all information about the issue is understood and recorded accurately, and ensuring that urgent issues are dealt with immediately
• Investigating the issue to see what work is required.
• Gaining approval for repairs from management.
• Updating CRM system with all data so you can see what repairs have been completed and when, and the costs and authorisation information.
• Liaising with tradespeople to book in work to be done and booking in the diary with tenants so they know when to expect the issue to be rectified.
• Collating invoicing and passing to management for approval and raising payments.
• Seeing the query from initial call through to resolution.

Skills and Experience
• Has experience of working in a property maintenance or facilities maintenance role
• Extremely well organised to ensure all tasks are completed and resolved.
• Excellent customer service skills to ensure people who are complaining are handled with care and respect.
• Strong administrative skills
• A calming and professional nature that can build rapport with people at all levels.

The application process:
Our mission is to support our clients in their creation of an equal, diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to providing a barrier-free recruitment process, so if you require any reasonable accessibility adjustments within the application process, then please make it known at the earliest opportunity.

We will carefully consider your details and advise you if we're able to progress with your application within 72 working hours. If you do not hear from us within this time your details won’t be retained. So, if you're not successful on this occasion, do continue to respond to future roles we advertise. In the meantime, all good wishes and continued success with your search for employment.

About Us
Prince Personnel are an employment agency working on behalf of our client. Whether you’re seeking a new permanent position, temporary assignment or contract you’ll find us easy to deal with. Located in thriving Telford, we focus on jobs in Shropshire, Staffordshire and North Wales. Prince Personnel specialise in commercial, accounts and finance and technical recruitment. With the best jobs around we are an independent agency working hard for you.

Reference: DE26365