Job Title: Small Works Manager Location: Peterborough Salary: 37,500 - 50,000 per annum plus bonus Job type: Full Time, Permanent About us: Westone Housing Ltd are a building and property conversion and repair company based in Peterborough. Using our own employed trades and approved contractors Westone carries out property reinstatement and rebuild services in the insurance industry plus conversions and improvements in both residential and commercial property markets. About the Role: We have an opportunity for an experienced and capable Project Manager to join our growing business. Your place of work will be the Westone Housing Headquarters but you will be required to attend sites within its operating territory. The primary role of the Project Manager is to ensure the ongoing projects are run efficiently and profitably. Working within our Insurance Projects Department the Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing varying sized Commercial, Residential and Industrial projects of a construction or refurbishment nature on a daily basis. You will need to ensure contractual conditions are being followed, the most critical, being that all work is completed to a high standard in a safe working environment within the programme and to the total satisfaction of the client. Customer and Client focus being key to success. Key Responsibilities and Duties: Project management of a project from inception to completion Recruiting new tradesmen to help facilitate your pipeline of project Help define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders Support the development of full-scale project plans and associated communications documents Ensuring project compliance to CDM Regs Monitoring performance to meet KPI's Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis Complete site surveys & designing plans to meet recommendations Estimating Draft and submit budget proposals and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary Raise & submit change orders for projects to clients Complete client facing meetings, presenting performance data About you: Qualifications and Skills: Experience of contract/project management and building/quantity surveying Possess good leadership ability and work well as part of a team Self-motivated, proactive with positive can-do attitude. Highly organised and excellent communicator. Someone who takes any problems or issues and deals with them promptly and without hesitation Good understanding of I.T systems, online databases and image management Full Driving license Benefits: Competitive Salary 20 days holiday per year plus bank holidays Performance Bonus - Profit related Company pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Benefits Hub discounts on retailers, days out, restaurants, holidays and more Funded qualifications Please click on the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Project Estimator, Construction Project Manager, Surveying, Material Purchasing, Estimator, Project Coordinator, Construction Estimator, Supplier Procurement, Small Works Manager, Building Contract Manager, Building Surveying, Small Works Coordinator, Insurance Claims, Claims Technician, Claims Handler, Property Insurance, Insurance Assessor, may also be considered for this role.
Jul 16, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Small Works Manager Location: Peterborough Salary: 37,500 - 50,000 per annum plus bonus Job type: Full Time, Permanent About us: Westone Housing Ltd are a building and property conversion and repair company based in Peterborough. Using our own employed trades and approved contractors Westone carries out property reinstatement and rebuild services in the insurance industry plus conversions and improvements in both residential and commercial property markets. About the Role: We have an opportunity for an experienced and capable Project Manager to join our growing business. Your place of work will be the Westone Housing Headquarters but you will be required to attend sites within its operating territory. The primary role of the Project Manager is to ensure the ongoing projects are run efficiently and profitably. Working within our Insurance Projects Department the Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing varying sized Commercial, Residential and Industrial projects of a construction or refurbishment nature on a daily basis. You will need to ensure contractual conditions are being followed, the most critical, being that all work is completed to a high standard in a safe working environment within the programme and to the total satisfaction of the client. Customer and Client focus being key to success. Key Responsibilities and Duties: Project management of a project from inception to completion Recruiting new tradesmen to help facilitate your pipeline of project Help define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders Support the development of full-scale project plans and associated communications documents Ensuring project compliance to CDM Regs Monitoring performance to meet KPI's Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis Complete site surveys & designing plans to meet recommendations Estimating Draft and submit budget proposals and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary Raise & submit change orders for projects to clients Complete client facing meetings, presenting performance data About you: Qualifications and Skills: Experience of contract/project management and building/quantity surveying Possess good leadership ability and work well as part of a team Self-motivated, proactive with positive can-do attitude. Highly organised and excellent communicator. Someone who takes any problems or issues and deals with them promptly and without hesitation Good understanding of I.T systems, online databases and image management Full Driving license Benefits: Competitive Salary 20 days holiday per year plus bank holidays Performance Bonus - Profit related Company pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Benefits Hub discounts on retailers, days out, restaurants, holidays and more Funded qualifications Please click on the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Project Estimator, Construction Project Manager, Surveying, Material Purchasing, Estimator, Project Coordinator, Construction Estimator, Supplier Procurement, Small Works Manager, Building Contract Manager, Building Surveying, Small Works Coordinator, Insurance Claims, Claims Technician, Claims Handler, Property Insurance, Insurance Assessor, may also be considered for this role.
Job Title: Administrative Assistant Location: Peterborough (Office Based) Salary: £20,000 - £24,000 per annum Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm Desired Start Date: Immediate About Us: Westone Housing Ltd are a property conversion and repairs specialist business in Peterborough click apply for full job details
Feb 01, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Administrative Assistant Location: Peterborough (Office Based) Salary: £20,000 - £24,000 per annum Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm Desired Start Date: Immediate About Us: Westone Housing Ltd are a property conversion and repairs specialist business in Peterborough click apply for full job details
Job Title: Trainee Building Surveyor Location: Peterborough Salary: £24,000 - £28,000 per year (Experience/Value Negotiable) Job type: Permanent, Full time. The Role: Westone Housing Ltd are a building and property conversion and repair company based in Peterborough. Using our own employed trades and approved contractors Westone carries out property reinstatement and rebuild services in the insurance industry plus conversions and improvements in both residential and commercial property markets. We are looking for a Trainee Building Surveyor to support planned business growth. The successful applicant will train with existing Surveyor/Contracts Managers and Building Surveyors. You will be trained in all aspects of the surveyor's role so that once sufficient experience has been gained you'll be promoted to Building Surveyor. Key Responsibilities and Duties: Visiting damaged properties and scoping / estimating for works required. Submitting validation reports and estimates to clients through online databases. General help and technical support to Contract Managers in relation to Projects estimated by you. Ad-hoc visits to sites to inspect quality of work. Communications with the Westone office updating on progress of each visit advising in advance of any and all issues that may cause delays or overruns. Required Skills: Insurance Surveying. General building / Construction. Quality Control. Local Authority Building Control. Desired Skills: A general passion for building repairs and construction. Highly articulate both verbally and in written correspondence. Pride and accuracy in all you do. Effective presentation of information. Effective communication to contractors, clients and directors. Excellent customer service skills. Additional Extras: High Standard of personal presentation, demonstrable self-motivation and drive desired. 2-3 day paid trial period on any shortlisted candidates is required. Role is based in Peterborough offices with a car pool available for business travel. Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; BSc, Graduate Building Surveyor, Property Inspector, Building Engineer, Inspection Engineer, Property Engineer, Surveying Engineer, Property Surveyor, Property Inspection Clerk, Building Inspection Clerk, Insurance Surveying, Property Inspection Engineer, Building Inspection Engineer and Graduate Surveyor may also be considered for this role.
Dec 18, 2022
Full time
Job Title: Trainee Building Surveyor Location: Peterborough Salary: £24,000 - £28,000 per year (Experience/Value Negotiable) Job type: Permanent, Full time. The Role: Westone Housing Ltd are a building and property conversion and repair company based in Peterborough. Using our own employed trades and approved contractors Westone carries out property reinstatement and rebuild services in the insurance industry plus conversions and improvements in both residential and commercial property markets. We are looking for a Trainee Building Surveyor to support planned business growth. The successful applicant will train with existing Surveyor/Contracts Managers and Building Surveyors. You will be trained in all aspects of the surveyor's role so that once sufficient experience has been gained you'll be promoted to Building Surveyor. Key Responsibilities and Duties: Visiting damaged properties and scoping / estimating for works required. Submitting validation reports and estimates to clients through online databases. General help and technical support to Contract Managers in relation to Projects estimated by you. Ad-hoc visits to sites to inspect quality of work. Communications with the Westone office updating on progress of each visit advising in advance of any and all issues that may cause delays or overruns. Required Skills: Insurance Surveying. General building / Construction. Quality Control. Local Authority Building Control. Desired Skills: A general passion for building repairs and construction. Highly articulate both verbally and in written correspondence. Pride and accuracy in all you do. Effective presentation of information. Effective communication to contractors, clients and directors. Excellent customer service skills. Additional Extras: High Standard of personal presentation, demonstrable self-motivation and drive desired. 2-3 day paid trial period on any shortlisted candidates is required. Role is based in Peterborough offices with a car pool available for business travel. Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; BSc, Graduate Building Surveyor, Property Inspector, Building Engineer, Inspection Engineer, Property Engineer, Surveying Engineer, Property Surveyor, Property Inspection Clerk, Building Inspection Clerk, Insurance Surveying, Property Inspection Engineer, Building Inspection Engineer and Graduate Surveyor may also be considered for this role.
Job Title: Claims Handler Location : Peterborough Salary: up to £24,000 per annum, Salary negotiable subject to experience. Job Type: Permanent, Full-time Westone Housing Ltd is a specialist professional SME business based in Peterborough. Westone carries out property reinstatement and rebuild services in the insurance industry plus conversions and improvements in both residential and commercial property markets. An opportunity for a Claim Handler & Administrator has arisen to support planned business growth. The Role: The role will include processing new claims, management of claim progression, updating clients on claim position using online databases, updating internal CRM systems and supporting the team to ensure claim administration is maintained. Be the first point of contact for day to day enquires from clients, independently respond to client queries and periodically attend client meetings to produce an action list for the team as required. Manage the active ongoing claims within the business, ensuring all parties are regularly updated. Maintaining positive claim progression by directly liaising with clients, requesting updates and approvals. Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities: The Candidate: Experience on the phone. Excellent organisational skills. Experience in claim handling within the insurance industry and experience in claim handling from inception to claim conclusion. Knowledge of home insurance and the insurance industry. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with clients, colleagues and policyholders. Ability to work under pressure and process large quantities of information whilst maintain attention to detail. Oral and written communication skills. Pride and accuracy in everything you do. Excellent customer service skills. Excellent problem solving abilities. Please click the APPLY button and to submit your CV and Cover Letter. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Insurance Claims Handler, Claim Handler, Customer Claims Executive, Claims Account Manager, Trainee Claims Handler, Junior Claims Handler, Claims Customer Service, Insurance Claims, Fraudulent Claims Handler, Insurance Fraud, Case Handler, Claims Assistant, Legal Claims Handler, Customer Claims Handler, Claims Technician, Customer Service Executive, Client Support Advisor, Customer Services Assistant, Customer Support Administrator will also be considered for this role.
Dec 01, 2021
Full time
Job Title: Claims Handler Location : Peterborough Salary: up to £24,000 per annum, Salary negotiable subject to experience. Job Type: Permanent, Full-time Westone Housing Ltd is a specialist professional SME business based in Peterborough. Westone carries out property reinstatement and rebuild services in the insurance industry plus conversions and improvements in both residential and commercial property markets. An opportunity for a Claim Handler & Administrator has arisen to support planned business growth. The Role: The role will include processing new claims, management of claim progression, updating clients on claim position using online databases, updating internal CRM systems and supporting the team to ensure claim administration is maintained. Be the first point of contact for day to day enquires from clients, independently respond to client queries and periodically attend client meetings to produce an action list for the team as required. Manage the active ongoing claims within the business, ensuring all parties are regularly updated. Maintaining positive claim progression by directly liaising with clients, requesting updates and approvals. Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities: The Candidate: Experience on the phone. Excellent organisational skills. Experience in claim handling within the insurance industry and experience in claim handling from inception to claim conclusion. Knowledge of home insurance and the insurance industry. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with clients, colleagues and policyholders. Ability to work under pressure and process large quantities of information whilst maintain attention to detail. Oral and written communication skills. Pride and accuracy in everything you do. Excellent customer service skills. Excellent problem solving abilities. Please click the APPLY button and to submit your CV and Cover Letter. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Insurance Claims Handler, Claim Handler, Customer Claims Executive, Claims Account Manager, Trainee Claims Handler, Junior Claims Handler, Claims Customer Service, Insurance Claims, Fraudulent Claims Handler, Insurance Fraud, Case Handler, Claims Assistant, Legal Claims Handler, Customer Claims Handler, Claims Technician, Customer Service Executive, Client Support Advisor, Customer Services Assistant, Customer Support Administrator will also be considered for this role.
