Waites Recruitment Consultancy Ltd

Waites Recruitment Consultancy are seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager for a client who is growing extremely fast in the industry. The role is a full time position, a very exciting role with lots of room to grow within a business. Job brief We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to manage organization of key fabric projects in both the public and private sectors, which will include refurbishment, fit-out or building works in existing buildings. You will report directly to the Operations Director. Responsibilities Coordinate internal resources as well as third party suppliers and contractors for the flawless execution of projects (handling 2 to 3 key projects at any one time) Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget Developing project scopes, program and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility Ensure resource availability and allocation Develop a detailed project plan to track progress and oversee all trades Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques Report and escalate to management as needed Manage the relationship with all parties Perform risk management to minimize project risks and ensure that all Health and Safety regulations are adhered to Establish and maintain relationships with all project parties Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation Requirements Proven track record in construction, fit out, refurb and building project management with either SMSTS or SSSTS Solid technical background, with understanding or hands-on experience Proficient in RAMS/CPHSP A hands-on, can-do attitude with initiative to work well individually and in a team Ability to communicate effectively with all project parties Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills Proficient in the use of standard Microsoft office packages: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and working knowledge of project management software Clean driving licence and DBS check

Waites Recruitment Consultancy are seeking a Principal Designer to oversee compliance with Building Regulations (PDBR) and Construction Design Management (CDM), to join our multi-disciplinary consultancy team, based in our Kent office. It is a hybrid role between working in the office and from home. This is a Full Time position and my client is looking to interview immediately and hire immediately. Fantastic opportunity to work for a brilliant company. The role will include: Giving expert advice on Building Regulation compliance. Team leader for the PDBR department. Work closely with the client to fulfil their legal duties. Lead design stages of projects. Ensure projects meet health and safety standards. Keep up to date with UK Building Regulations and Legislation. Design review and comments. Requirements: Proven knowledge of Building Regulations, construction design, and safety compliance. Good understanding of the PDBR role and PDCDM role. Good understanding of UK Building Laws. Building Regulations Registration desirable; APS, etc NEBOSH or IOSH accreditation. Good communication skills. Good management skills. Good organisational skills. Company Benefits: Competitive rates of pay. Performance related bonus scheme. Pension scheme. Company credit card. Opportunity to work for a market led consultancy. Opportunity for career growth. Opportunity to lead a team.

Waites Recruitment Consultancy LTD are seeking a Quantity Surveyor for a client based in Bedford on a full time basis. Experienced QS needed, Fantastic opportunity to grow your career and work for a well established construction company. Job purpose To pro-actively manage the production of commercial information throughout the duration of a project and/or roll out program. To ensure that sufficient funds are allowed, in order to deliver the project on time, safely, profitably and to customer satisfaction. To identify and drive opportunities for improvement in customer service, safety, quality and profitability Duties and responsibilities Fully understand the terms and implications of project contracts or framework agreements and ensure that project costs reflect these. Produce an accurate scope and bill of quantities for each project. Prepare project costs using agreed Schedules of Rates, built up net costs, sub-contractors quotes and agreed mark-up for general overhead, indirect overhead, direct overhead, risk and profit. Identify and implement opportunities to improve safety, quality, profit and customer satisfaction Ensure that information is produced in line with pre-agreed timelines or to timescales that. Facilitate successful project delivery in the absence of these. Identify and highlight risk and work with the project team to eliminate / reduce this. Ensure that customer instructions are received to timescales that facilitate successful project delivery. Ensure that sub-contract and purchase orders are issued accurately, on time and to reflect that nature of the project contract. Maintain a full understanding of the developing project and amend costs to reflect this, ensure that variation information is issued and approved to timescales that facilitate successful project delivery. Attend site meetings as required. Prepare and agree interim valuations with the customer or their agents in a timely manner. Prepare accurate project Cost Value Reconciliations and report these at staged valuations and final account. Pro-actively monitor and negotiate sub-contract variations to agreement Prepare and agree project Final Accounts. Negotiate amendments to contract where necessary. Qualifications & skills Ideally Degree qualified, although RICS accreditation is not necessary it would be an advantage. Alternatively working towards Degree Qualification though Post Graduate learning. Minimum requirement HND in Quantity Surveying / Construction Management Skills will include; A practical and logical mind and a methodical way of thinking; a creative and innovative approach to problem solving. Ability to plan their work, and that of others, to achieve deadlines. Strong numeracy and financial management skills and the ability to learn sophisticated design and costing IT packages. Ability to write clear and precise reports and to relate complex information in a simple way to a diverse range of people. Negotiation and teamwork skills and the ability to motivate and lead other members of the project team. Detailed knowledge of past and current building and construction technology, processes, materials, business and legal matters. Working conditions The role is generally office based although on occasion it will be necessary to visit site and attend meetings with the customer, their professional team and sub-contractors at their premises. The role will be undertaken during normal working hours although these may be extended slightly as and when deadlines dictate. Direct reports None although it is expected that the Quantity Surveyor will actively motivate and manage other members of the project team.

Waites Recruitment Consultancy Ltd are seeking a Quantity Surveyor on a full time basis for a client in the North East. Job Summary / Key Responsibilities: Preparing and agreeing valuations with clients and ensuring payments are received in accordance with subcontract agreements. Preparing accurate take off of material quantities from drawings. Follow procedures to ensure proper allocation of job cost. Pricing of contract variations. Preparing subcontractor payment certificates, calculation and allocation of subcontractor payments and updating spreadsheets accordingly. Assist in the control of supply chain ensuring full visibility of liabilities. Issue of subcontract enquiries, comparison of quotes, undertake negotiations and placing of comprehensive orders. Contribute to the formulation of monthly financial reports. Negotiation and agreement of final accounts with main contractor QS. Cash flow forecasting across all contracts to project company turnover. Liaising with estimating, design, purchasing and contracts teams to ensure any changes and potential cost overspends are identified as soon as practicable, ensuring costs are recovered and future overspends avoided wherever possible. Working with the Commercial manager to provide cost control and reporting on individual contracts, as well as overview and cost management of all contracts for my clients Roofing Services division. Supervision and training of assistant / trainee QS. General administration duties as required. Knowledge and skills: Confident personality with the ability to communicate across all disciplines and at all levels within the organisation. Previous experience of working for a specialist sub-contractor essential. Cladding knowledge preferred. Pro-active, flexible approach with an ability to work to deadline

Waites Recruitment Consultancy Ltd are work with a very good client of ours who is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor based in Maidstone. My client is in Maidstone, Kent and work throughout the South East. Job Purpose :- Responsibe for commercial management of projects. Key Responsibilities and Deliverables Preparing subcontract documents, including bills of quantities Review contract conditions and report concerns or recommendations to the Projects Director Procurement of subcontractors, including subcontractor payments Procurement of materials Coordination of site staff and subcontractors Programmes and commissioning programmes Managing costs on all Mechanical and Electrical projects Undertaking costs value analysis including cost value reporting Performing risk and value management and cost control Identify, analyse and develop responses to commercial risks Price up variations and obtain agreement with clients Compile programme based cost to complete/project budgets Valuing works as they progress and agreeing final accounts Invoicing Estimating Provide commercial advice to the operational team as and when required Maintaining awareness of the JCT suite and NEC 4 contracts in current use Coordination with accounts department O&M manuals Be aware and understand the companies Health and Safety procedures, promote the same to the supply chain and within DSL Ensure compliance with company procedures and policies Essential Qualifications Quantity Surveyor related qualification essential, preferably RICS Desirable Qualifications Degree Essential Skills Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor (M&E) in a similar role (minimum 5 years) Good Knowledge of construction contract law Able to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the necessity for financial regulatory controls Ability to advise on the financial aspects of construction Working knowledge Preferred Skills Experience of using SimPro

Job Overview: We are currently looking for an experienced Estimator, Account & Contract Management and Business Operations within the Shopfitting and Construction Sectors. Responsibilities: - Analyse project specifications and drawings to determine accurate quantities of materials and labour required - Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors to gather necessary information for estimates - Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing - Preparing quotations and Bills of Quantities - Site visits Nationwide to oversee projects and meet Clients -Estimate projects from 10k to 500K Requirements: - Proven experience as an Estimating / Project Management in the Shopfitting / Construction industry - Strong analytical skills with attention to detail - Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to work effectively with cross-functional teams - Exceptional time management skills to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks effectively - Ability to meet with new Clients to ascertain scope of works. Desirable Skills: - Knowledge of building codes and regulations - Professional certification in estimating or construction management - Knowledge of Joinery, Partitioning, Suspended ceilings and Drylining. - Knowledge of CAD software Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: 50,000.00- 55,000.00 per year Benefits: Company car Company pension On-site parking Schedule: Monday to Friday

Waites Recruitment Consultancy LTD are seek a Quantity Surveyor who is experienced with JCT and NEC contracts on a full time basis to be office based and some site visits in the West Yorkshire area. You will be expected to: Maintain all cost control procedures, and working within the guidelines set out within the Group policies and procedures Be responsible for the compilation of all weekly, monthly and quarterly reports as required. Be aware of new materials and methods of construction which the company may employ, as well as a sound knowledge of latest regulations, codes of practise and NHBC requirements Be responsible for all cost control procedures, including managing and controlling the budget and valuations by always updating the estimated final costs, and having the ability to show absolute cost and value reconciliation Contribute to the conceptual designs/options to ensure the design is kept within the budgeted values Compile Site Start budget, liaising with all Departments to ensure document is completed on time to allow the construction to commence, and Sales to start marketing Lead the value engineering, including updating Group and Regional site review documents, to ensure we achieve best value Maintain budget control throughout development; and manage cost overruns within contingency levels Complete accurate costing for each aspect of site development Analyse and report on costs and cash flow using the support systems available Prepare tenders and procure sub-contractors, goods and materials, using Group Procedures Compile subcontractor recommendations for approval Process Subcontract orders, payments and variations, using Excel and Group payment system (COINS) in line with Group policy and procedures Evaluate and agree variations and instructions, always aware of budgetary constraints, and ensuring that approval is obtained prior to agreement of variations in excess of the respective allowances Be aware of new materials and methods of construction which the business may employ Liaise with site personnel and subcontractors in order to maximise productivity Attend all project and team meetings as required, and present the Commercial position to the meeting Compile and Present valuations at Divisional valuation meetings Be responsible for accurately controlling all commercial aspects and responsibilities with regards to the RSL Be aware of all codes of practice that impact on estimating e.g. Building Regulations, NHBC requirements, HSE, Code for Sustainable Homes etc. Complete any other duties as required by the Senior/Managing Surveyor/Commercial Manager Promote and act in accordance with Group values, systems, policies and procedures Ensure compliance with Group IT systems What you'll need To be successful in the role, we are looking for: Qualified to HND level or higher with a valid CSCS card Must have a full understanding of current market conditions and rates Must be able to control cost to complete on all trades and on all provisions to ensure live cost certainly Highly numerate with excellent attention to detail, able to gather, interpret and present data to facilitate preparation of budgets and subsequent valuations Methodical, conscientious and organised, works to deliver high standards Strong IT skills, working knowledge of computer systems within the commercial environment, i.e. project management/payment and valuation software Articulate, clear and credible, and able to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment Able to contribute towards the resolution of disputes, problems and cost issues Able to work on own initiative, with the drive to take ownership of projects Strong communication skills, the ability to build effective working relationships both internally and externally Wide experience in the discipline within the house building industry Strong communication skills, the ability to build effective working relationships both internally and externally Strong knowledge of Building Regulations, NHBC and Health and Safety requirements etc. Team player, and supportive of colleagues FULL TIME/PERM 45KPA - 55KPA CAR FUEL CARD PENSION ON SITE PARKING