balcony design and project managerreading, berkshire (with remote working options and some on-site visits)about usdriven by innovation, sapphire balconies is the nation’s leading balcony specialist. we’re a well-established family firm who are passionate about challenging traditional methods and going above and beyond to deliver an unrivalled service.we are currently looking for a balcony design and construction project manager to join our talented team in reading.are you passionate about balcony innovation? do you want to work with the best?the benefits- salary of up to £60,000 per annum doe- quarterly bonus and private medical insurance (after probation)- 23 days’ holiday per annum plus bank holidays- remote working optionsif you are a methodical construction project and contract management professional with experience in the façade or balcony industry, this is a brilliant opportunity to join a market-leading and cutting-edge team.with a strong leadership team, a forward-thinking approach and a rich history of success, we have a bright future ahead, and you will play an integral role in developing our reputation for innovation, quality and service excellence.once you join us, you’ll discover an inclusive, supportive culture where a healthy and positive work/life balance is encouraged. we also believe in giving back and offer plenty of opportunities to get involved with charity and community-based initiatives, enabling you to do some good while progressing your career.the roleas the balcony design and construction project manager, you will be responsible for the design, procurement, production, delivery and installation of balconies and/or balustrades on allocated projects.spending approximately 70% of your time on design work and 30% on project management, you will:- manage the budget, programme and customer relationships on your allocated projects- review briefs against drawings and documents to develop an understanding of requirements- raise rfis for any item requiring clarity- formulate cost plans based on best estimates- work with site liaison managers and the resource scheduler to develop and maintain project programmes in order to manage key milestones- raise specification revisions- provide positive leadership and teamwork examples for others and strive to achieve our strategic goals- value engineer each design to minimise costs- instruct the cad designer regarding project requirements, goals and timeframes- work with structural engineers for structural guideline calculations and quality managers for quality plansabout youto join us as the balcony design and construction project manager, you will need:- at least five years’ progressive responsibility with quantifiable results in similar balcony or facade construction projects and contract management roles, including project administration, management, reporting, quality and health and safety standards and some contract negotiation.- at a minimum, five years’ experience of working effectively with construction procedures and materials and project management principles including time with modular off-site construction- at least two years’ experience in the façade or balcony industry- at a minimum, an hnd or equivalent qualification (ideally a degree)- a cscs card- a full driving licence (preferably clean)a project management certification would be beneficial to your application.other organisations may call this role construction project manager, contract manager, construction contract manager, construction design manager, balcony project manager, balcony design project manager, or construction design project manager.webrecruit and sapphire balconies are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.so, if you are seeking your next challenge as a construction project and design manager, please apply via the button shown. this vacancy is being advertised by webrecruit. the services advertised by webrecruit are those of an employment agency.working hours: 7:30am – 4:30pm, monday – friday

we're currently recruiting this new position of quantity surveyor to support the commercial and contractual management of a portfolio of telecoms projects. these projects will include; new build, city/town enhancement projects and field service frameworks. the role will ensure that operations and service delivery are fully protected under the contract terms and comply with the relevant statutory requirements e.g. construction act. what will i be doing? managing the commercial resources of the assigned project (or region/workstream) to manage planned expenditure through the placement and control of contractsvaluing work executed by contractors and certifying interim and final paymentssupporting the authorisation and submission of project variationsassessing, reviewing and mitigating commercial and contractual risks, implementing the companies' policies for risk managementproviding commercial and contractual expertise to contracts including the production and submission of valuation certification, drafting and issuing correspondence, claims, budget monitoring and producing contract/workstream performance data what do i need to do this job? you'll have solid experience in commercial management and the procurement of contractors and will have a background of working in a civils/power/telecoms environment. the ability to negotiate with suppliers and partners is key, as are excellent presentation/reporting writing skills and experience of using spreadsheets to interpret and collate financial data. you will be qualified in commercial management at hnc or hnd level and have a full, valid uk driving license. experience of nrswa and srwr street works requirements is desirable. what you will get from kcom we are as passionate about our people as we are about our customers. you will have access to an outstanding range of flexible benefits you can pick and choose from such as; exclusive discounts and savings with top retailers, contributions to your pension fund, life assurance and private medical insurance. you will be entitled to a generous holiday allowance and your birthday off work. we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies and flexible working arrangements, including options such as part-time work, remote working, job sharing or compressed hours. we have employee engagement forums, onsite facilities and services to support staff from all backgrounds. at kcom we celebrate diversity. we are an equal opportunity, disability friendly, lifestyle and orientation supporting, inclusive employer and everyone is welcome. values are important to us as is the ability to work flexibly and the opportunity to progress and develop as a person and in your career. we want everyone to realise their potential and are committed to providing an environment which support this. we want kcom to be a great place to work for everyone.who are kcom? for us, it’s bigger than broadband. kcom has been in the heart of the hull and east yorkshire community since 1904.we're proud to be rooted in east yorkshire and committed to delivering the world's best broadband service to the region.we are an innovative, award-winning company that is committed to providing a friendly, helpful and world class service to our customers by putting them first. all of our people are responsible for giving our customers the best impression and experience of kcom. we completed the first stage of our lightstream full fibre network - making hull the fastest, most connected broadband city in the world in 2019. now we're expanding our award-winning network to bring the benefits of full fibre broadband to even more homes and businesses across the region.we are a business that thrives on working collaboratively to bring innovative ideas to fruition and continually striving to be the very best at what we do in order to keep our customers connected. kcom reserve the right to close this vacancy before the published closing date, should the need occur. we therefore advise that you submit your application as soon as possible. we are only accepting direct applications to this vacancy and therefore no agency applications will be accepted.

quantity surveyor - education permanent, full time up to £47,507 per annum location: chelmsford closing date: 24th may 2021 the capital investment and delivery team will develop and deliver the capital programme for essex county council. the team will focus on developing opportunities for capital investment in order to secure financial returns to support the council's strategic priorities. the quantity surveyor will contribute to the financial and contractual management of the major capital projects delivered by infrastructure delivery team, providing advice and guidance in respect of cost and value for money, professional and contractual matters, to ensure key milestones are met. qualified as a quantity surveyor with membership of the royal institution of chartered surveyors and experience in construction -related contractual issues. this role will contribute to the detailed financial analysis of contracts and the pursuit of value for money and innovation in delivery of major capital projects. key responsibilities and accountabilities: · deliver advice and guidance regarding financial, professional, contractual matters in respect of construction and consultancy contracts. · review the operation of consultancy contracts, identifying issues and making recommendations to resolve contractual and legal matters. · build effective working relationships with consultants and contractors to monitor capital projects, identify risks and issues to ensure successful, timely delivery within budget. · undertake valuations when required and ensures the timely production of building contract financial reports and their analysis, to appraise client contracts and assist with the management of the overall capital programme. · establishes estimated project costs at feasibility stage to agreed parameters and following industry standard estimating practices. · oversees the procurement of consultancy and contractor services following set procedures and utilising frameworks and other appropriate avenues. · deliver an assessment of risk and fire insurance values for contracts to ensure adequate cover. · deliver routine advice and guidance to voluntary aided establishments on contractual, procedural and financial matters. · support the delivery of services, ensuring that performance meets short, medium and long term performance and quality targets. knowledge, skills and experience · educated to degree level or equivalent, qualified as a quantity surveyor. · evidence of continuing professional development, knowledge in relevant professional area with membership of the royal institution of chartered surveyors. · experience in construction -related contractual issues, highlighting issues and taking action as required. · evidence of working with contractors and consultants to achieve successful delivery. · commercial and business development skills with a track record of maximising income generation opportunities. · an ability to build strong relationships and partnerships which encourage collaboration and engender delivery. · experience of delivering cultural and organisational change in complex situations. as part of employment with essex county council 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 visit: https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service essex county council is proud to offer an excellent benefits package to all its employees. for more information please use the following link: https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/pay-reward/ essex county council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. we seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity is key to our success. if you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email or call us on 0333 013 5888 lines are open monday to friday between 08:30 - 16:30. « return to the search results

principal quantity surveyor - education permanent, full time up to £52,000 per annum location: chelmsford closing date: 24th may 2021 the capital investment and delivery team develops and delivers the buildings and major highways programme of works for essex county council. the team's focus is to advance opportunities for capital investment in order to secure financial returns which support's the council's countywide strategic priorities. the role of principal quantity surveyor (pqs) will be key to achieving cost effective and timely delivery across all projects. the pqs will develop and maintain cost benchmark data, generate compliant and viable budgets at the early stages of project development and manage costs throughout delivery. the role will oversee the commercial activity of the qs team, ensuring a quality service and developing opportunities for external revenue generation. the pqs shall lead the financial and contractual management of projects, and, will provide expert commercial advice throughout all stages of project delivery to ensure key project milestones and value for money is met. key responsibilities and accountabilities: · accountable for the provision of expert cost and construction contract advice (nec / jct) to project teams and wider ecc for a range of infrastructure types from small scale projects to multi-million-pound programmes. · accountable for applying cost data to emerging project proposals and providing comparative budget modelling advice for design options and materials choices. working collaboratively with internal and external cost managers to ensure whole life cost implications are adequately identified and bench marking of completed project costs to agreed parameters is undertaken. · proactively and continually lead the drive to deliver cost reduction across ecc projects, taking into consideration lessons learned, best practice, market trends and regulatory change, to ensure this informs the viability of estimated project costs at feasibility stage to agreed parameters and is in line with industry standard estimating practices · manages the quantity surveying team and service including assigning workloads, supporting development (cpd), mentoring and reviewing outputs. · responsible for the commercial delivery of quantity surveying services within the capital investment and delivery team, ensuring that performance and quality meets short, medium and long term targets. · manages and has a programme overview of project related contracts and appointments to identify and make recommendations to resolve contractual and legal matters. this role will undertake financial analysis of contracts and will require an understanding of contract related procurement. · responsible for maintaining effective internal and external working relationships and stakeholder management for the quantity surveying function. · responsible for the financial analysis, reporting and continued monitoring of capital projects, including commercial risk management to ensure successful, timely delivery within budget · ensures timely and accurate production of pre construction deeds and building and highways contracts, applying latest learning and best practice. · responsible for undertaking valuations / final accounts / settlement negotiations as required knowledge, skills and experience · educated to degree level or equivalent, qualified as a quantity surveyor or construction manager with 10 years post qualification experience. · evidence of continuing professional development, expert knowledge in relevant professional area with membership of the rics. · significant experience and relevant qualifications in estimating and cost management across a broad spectrum of local authority project types and values with evidence of successfully driving value from projects utilising nec3/4 and jct forms of contract. · proven track record of working with governing bodies, contractors and consultants to achieve successful delivery. · experience with procuring projects via local authority and government frameworks, including traditional and modular build. · commercial and business development skills with a track record of maximising income generation opportunities. · ability to build strong relationships and partnerships which encourage collaboration and engender delivery. · experience of influencing and delivering cultural and organisational change in complex situations as part of employment with essex county council 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 visit: https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service essex county council is proud to offer an excellent benefits package to all its employees. for more information please use the following link: https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/pay-reward/ « return to the search results

principal quantity surveyor - education permanent, full time up to £52,000 per annum location: chelmsford closing date: 24th may 2021 the capital investment and delivery team develops and delivers the buildings and major highways programme of works for essex county council. the team's focus is to advance opportunities for capital investment in order to secure financial returns which support's the council's countywide strategic priorities. the role of principal quantity surveyor (pqs) will be key to achieving cost effective and timely delivery across all projects. the pqs will develop and maintain cost benchmark data, generate compliant and viable budgets at the early stages of project development and manage costs throughout delivery. the role will oversee the commercial activity of the qs team, ensuring a quality service and developing opportunities for external revenue generation. the pqs shall lead the financial and contractual management of projects, and, will provide expert commercial advice throughout all stages of project delivery to ensure key project milestones and value for money is met. key responsibilities and accountabilities: · accountable for the provision of expert cost and construction contract advice (nec / jct) to project teams and wider ecc for a range of infrastructure types from small scale projects to multi-million-pound programmes. · accountable for applying cost data to emerging project proposals and providing comparative budget modelling advice for design options and materials choices. working collaboratively with internal and external cost managers to ensure whole life cost implications are adequately identified and bench marking of completed project costs to agreed parameters is undertaken. · proactively and continually lead the drive to deliver cost reduction across ecc projects, taking into consideration lessons learned, best practice, market trends and regulatory change, to ensure this informs the viability of estimated project costs at feasibility stage to agreed parameters and is in line with industry standard estimating practices · manages the quantity surveying team and service including assigning workloads, supporting development (cpd), mentoring and reviewing outputs. · responsible for the commercial delivery of quantity surveying services within the capital investment and delivery team, ensuring that performance and quality meets short, medium and long term targets. · manages and has a programme overview of project related contracts and appointments to identify and make recommendations to resolve contractual and legal matters. this role will undertake financial analysis of contracts and will require an understanding of contract related procurement. · responsible for maintaining effective internal and external working relationships and stakeholder management for the quantity surveying function. · responsible for the financial analysis, reporting and continued monitoring of capital projects, including commercial risk management to ensure successful, timely delivery within budget · ensures timely and accurate production of pre construction deeds and building and highways contracts, applying latest learning and best practice. · responsible for undertaking valuations / final accounts / settlement negotiations as required knowledge, skills and experience · educated to degree level or equivalent, qualified as a quantity surveyor or construction manager with 10 years post qualification experience. · evidence of continuing professional development, expert knowledge in relevant professional area with membership of the rics. · significant experience and relevant qualifications in estimating and cost management across a broad spectrum of local authority project types and values with evidence of successfully driving value from projects utilising nec3/4 and jct forms of contract. · proven track record of working with governing bodies, contractors and consultants to achieve successful delivery. · experience with procuring projects via local authority and government frameworks, including traditional and modular build. · commercial and business development skills with a track record of maximising income generation opportunities. · ability to build strong relationships and partnerships which encourage collaboration and engender delivery. · experience of influencing and delivering cultural and organisational change in complex situations as part of employment with essex county council 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 visit: https://dbs-update-service essex county council is proud to offer an excellent benefits package to all its employees. for more information please use the following link: https://working-here/pay-reward/

quantity surveyor - education permanent, full time up to £47,507 per annum location: chelmsford closing date: 24th may 2021 the capital investment and delivery team will develop and deliver the capital programme for essex county council. the team will focus on developing opportunities for capital investment in order to secure financial returns to support the council's strategic priorities. the quantity surveyor will contribute to the financial and contractual management of the major capital projects delivered by infrastructure delivery team, providing advice and guidance in respect of cost and value for money, professional and contractual matters, to ensure key milestones are met. qualified as a quantity surveyor with membership of the royal institution of chartered surveyors and experience in construction -related contractual issues. this role will contribute to the detailed financial analysis of contracts and the pursuit of value for money and innovation in delivery of major capital projects. key responsibilities and accountabilities: · deliver advice and guidance regarding financial, professional, contractual matters in respect of construction and consultancy contracts. · review the operation of consultancy contracts, identifying issues and making recommendations to resolve contractual and legal matters. · build effective working relationships with consultants and contractors to monitor capital projects, identify risks and issues to ensure successful, timely delivery within budget. · undertake valuations when required and ensures the timely production of building contract financial reports and their analysis, to appraise client contracts and assist with the management of the overall capital programme. · establishes estimated project costs at feasibility stage to agreed parameters and following industry standard estimating practices. · oversees the procurement of consultancy and contractor services following set procedures and utilising frameworks and other appropriate avenues. · deliver an assessment of risk and fire insurance values for contracts to ensure adequate cover. · deliver routine advice and guidance to voluntary aided establishments on contractual, procedural and financial matters. · support the delivery of services, ensuring that performance meets short, medium and long term performance and quality targets. knowledge, skills and experience · educated to degree level or equivalent, qualified as a quantity surveyor. · evidence of continuing professional development, knowledge in relevant professional area with membership of the royal institution of chartered surveyors. · experience in construction -related contractual issues, highlighting issues and taking action as required. · evidence of working with contractors and consultants to achieve successful delivery. · commercial and business development skills with a track record of maximising income generation opportunities. · an ability to build strong relationships and partnerships which encourage collaboration and engender delivery. · experience of delivering cultural and organisational change in complex situations. as part of employment with essex county council 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 visit: https://dbs-update-service essex county council is proud to offer an excellent benefits package to all its employees. for more information please use the following link: https://working-here/pay-reward/ essex county council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. we seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity is key to our success. if you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email or call us on lines are open monday to friday between 08:30 - 16:30.

are you a fantastic problem solver? do you have excellent communication and inter-personal skills? do you have the ability to demonstrate leadership potential with the ability to make informed decisions? would you like to work for the uk's market leading integrated support service for the construction industry? we are currently recruiting for an assistant qs/graduate to work with an experienced commercial team in wolverhampton. due to planned growth for the foreseeable future, we have an opportunity for an assistant quantity surveyor/graduate, or someone who is looking for a career in the construction industry and wants to progress to be a qualified quantity surveyor. this is an ideal role for someone who is looking to broaden their experience and offers an excellent opportunity for progression. key responsibilities: handling, control and billing of work record sheets.prepare billing for day work elements.responding to customer queries.preparing applications for payment and submission (with supporting documents) to the client as per contract timetable.identifying, pricing and agreeing change.measurement calculations from both drawings and on site required.preparation of detailed final accounts.constant contract review and report.production of mid and end of month reports.produce bills of quantity.monitoring of rates and pricing. keywords: quantity surveyor | qs | trainee | junior | assistant | admin | building | construction | graduate | billing | it literate | analytical | customer support | reporting | bills of quantity essential skills the ideal candidate will have a basic grounding in the industry, and a quantity surveyor qualification (or working towards one) along with the desire to progress their career within a construction or commercial environment.strong ethical values.highly organised and motivated with a strong attention to detail.good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to deal professionally with people at all levels.a customer focused approach to all tasks undertaken.ability to prioritise workload to ensure delivery is achieved within timescales set.computer literate, and ability to learn new software packages quickly.plenty of initiative and an innovative approach to problem solving.confidence to take ownership of new ideas.have an open-minded approach to problem-solving and ability to comfortably fit into a team working environment.to demonstrate potential leadership skills and have the ability to make decisions. about company we are a nationwide company providing electrical and mechanical services to the construction industry. we believe that the breadth of our services and our integrated approach to delivering them makes us unique in this market.

we're supporting our clients as they adapt to a new world in the wake of covid-19. we're now recruiting for roles which will help our clients to deliver vital services and to resume business wherever possible. due to continuing growth vacancies have arisen for graduate building surveyors in our blackburn and north tyneside offices. the successful candidates will join long established multi-disciplinary teams and work alongside other graduates and more senior professionals. the workload will be varied and will cover a multitude of sectors. what you'll be doing: the successful candidate will be expected to; • assist with developing detailed briefs in conjunction with the client and senior colleagues• carry out site surveys (including measured surveys, condition surveys & defect analysis)• carry out design and specification work and assist with preparing tender information• assist with administering building contracts• undertake all aspects of professional surveying work (including condition surveys, specific defect analysis, pw work, dilapidations, access audits & fra's)• liaise with clients, contractors & other consultants (internal and external) there are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we'll provide the support you need to do just that. our purpose is to create a better outcome for you and our clients. the company invests heavily in its people, recognising that its staff members are its most valuable asset. individual training plans and accelerated schemes foster an environment of continual personal development. what we're looking for: • bsc in building surveying or equivalent• working towards the apc final assessment with rics or ciob• ability to establish a good working relationship with clients and colleagues• self-motivated and able to work with minimum supervision• ability to prioritise and work to deadlines• good autocad and/or revit skills• good written & verbal communication skills• full uk driving licence• ability to demonstrate flexible approach to work and willingness to travel/stay away from home for short periods as may be required.• team player• it literate about us capita property and infrastructure ltd is part of capita plc and is one of the uk's largest and most diverse multidisciplinary consultancies in the design, management and infrastructure sectors. we're also a market leader in strategic public/private partnerships with local authorities. capita plc has over 63,000 staff offering a vast range of professional and technical expertise across an unrivalled number of services. the enormous breadth and depth of our experience ensures that we are able to add value to any project, regardless of its size, complexity or sector. what's in it for you? • a competitive basic salary• 23 days holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave• the opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice• company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave...and plenty more• voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology• access to our employee network groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform you'll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in capita. you'll be joining a network of 63,000 experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. there are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we'll provide the support you need to do just that. our purpose is to create a better outcome for you. what we hope you'll do next: choose 'apply now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you. if you have any questions you'd like to ask before applying, you can contact charlotte barnett @ charlotte.barnett@capita.co.uk we're an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. we recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. all interviews, assessments and background checks will continue to take place online, to completely remove the need for face-to-face contact. all capita colleagues who can work from home should do so; and where it is not possible for colleagues to work remotely, we have taken important steps to protect those working from capita's offices. social distancing, enhanced hygiene and safety measures are already in place at all capita locations that are open to protect our colleagues and manage the risk of covid-19. the welfare of our people is of paramount importance to us, and we're doing everything we can to keep our colleagues and customers safe during this time. proud member of the disability confident employer scheme about disability confident a disability confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. it is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. for more details please go to disability confident. « return to the search results

your rolewe have an exciting opportunity for a highly focused and customer centric contract manager at our new operation in northamptonshire.our client, a large consumer retailer, is looking for a single interface lead across all revenue streams therefore this role will be 70% operational based, directing your team, driving high standards and clear communication strategies and 30% client reporting, presenting, and communicating on contract performance. what are you going to do?reporting into the general manager you will be responsible for all aspects of service delivery and operational management for this dedicated client onsite. you will work with the ground business line to monitor and oversee the service performance of transport solutions and lead a shift based operational team driving a culture of engagement with colleagues, ceva management and the client.you will maintain a close working partnership with both the customer and ceva colleagues to develop the contract offering and underpin contract success and manage and direct a diverse team to achieve customer service and operational excellence whilst instilling a continuous improvement, best in class culture to drive the business forward. what are we looking for?our ideal candidate will have proven experience of managing a large and complex logistics operation with a high level of client interface, ideally within a fast-paced multi-channel 3pl operation.you will be able to demonstrate strong leadership skills as well as a mind-set that looks to create a high-performance culture through coaching and development whilst implementing sustainable improvements to drive business performance. what do we have to offer?with a genuine culture of reward and recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. we offer a benefits package that includes competitive annual leave entitlement with a fantastic holiday buy scheme, pension and life assurance along with access to an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and money off vouchers for a diverse range of retail, travel and hospitality brands. there’s no doubt that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment so if you’d like to work for one of the top logistics providers in the world then please do get in touch to find your next role.about tomorrowwe value your professional and personal growth. that’s why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within ceva. join ceva for a challenging career « return to the search results

maintenance and contract manager (voids & responsive) cumbria, maryport permanent, full time (37.5 hours per week) salary circa £40,400 pa (pro rata) negotiable based on skills and experience plus, brilliant benefits! delivering on our customer promise. that’s when it hits home it’s a really exciting time to join home group as we build more homes, independence and aspirations, our vision that underpins our five-year strategy. our commitment to deliver on our customer promise, build the right homes in the right places and be market leaders in new models of care, is in the hands of our brilliant people! working as a lead with one or more of our key contractors you’ll be accountable for monitoring and driving contractor performance to our agreed standards and resolving issues or disputes arising from our contractual works in order to deliver on our brilliant customer promise. you’ll have an eye for continuous improvement across our voids & responsive maintenance function. finding creative solutions and managing change are at the heart of what you will do, you will enable services to rapidly improve, engaging with people along your journey. when you join, you’ll discover that it’s our brilliant people and culture that make a difference. we are no. 10 in the uk’s best super large great places to work, 6th best place in the uk for great places for women to work, 18th in the stonewall top 100 and hold investors in people platinum standard! about our team you’ll be working as part of our fabulous team who are super passionate about delivering a first-class maintenance solution to our customers. our director paul has worked here at home group almost 3 years now, having worked in contact centres and maintenance environments for the past 14 years. outside of work paul enjoys a hectic social life and when not cooking is planning his next trip with his wife victoria! you will have the support of a fantastic management team, and you’ll work for our fantastic lead maintenance contract manager ian. it’s the team’s unwritten rule that you attend the important appointments in life, be it your child’s school play, your partner’s graduation, or to get your new fridge delivered. you can elect to fit these around your working day or use your flexi to take the time off. our focus is on getting the job done, not your working hours! about you as an experienced maintenance and contract manager you’ll be responsible for ensuring the team delivers an exceptional and effective customer focussed maintenance service. customers are at the heart of all you do, and you’ll use your customer insight to develop new and improved services appropriate to the customer’s needs. you’ll have excellent inter-personal and organisational skills to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines. here at home group we have invested heavily in our future and use current and up to date equipment. you’ll be issued with the latest kit, which could include a surface pro and mobile. so it's really important to us that you are technologically savvy (or at the very least not a technophobe!) you’ll have the chance to shape your own diary. however, you’ll likely spend time on the road to effectively maintain the estates your responsible for and have the option to work from home from time to time. want to know more? if you’re not reading this advert on our careers pages, press the apply now button to access lots of useful stuff! you can download the maintenance and contract manager job description got some short films that show you what it’s like to work here, and we know you’ll want to find out more about our award winning benefits and rewards package! to apply don’t delay applying for this brilliant job, as we may close it early if we get lots of applications! just upload your cv and if you have one, your covering letter (this will help us learn more about you!). if you need them, we’ve also got some great templates to help you. you’re unique! home group play a big part in tackling prejudice and discrimination, not just for our customers, but colleagues too! you can be yourself here, because we value everything that makes you unique. so whatever your age, race, sexuality, disability, religion, or gender identity, we recognise and celebrate our differences. together we make home group a great place to work! during covid we’re continuing to deliver services for our customers during the covid-19 pandemic, and our brilliant colleagues are at the very heart of making that happen. we’re doing things a little differently at the moment, so to keep everyone safe, we’ll engage with you digitally where possible. check out our awesome video to find out more on how our colleagues have felt supported here during the outbreak. proud member of the disability confident employer scheme about disability confident a disability confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. it is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. for more details please go to disability confident. « return to the search results