Job Summary As a UK Recruitment Consultant specializing in construction, you will play a crucial role in identifying and attracting top talent for placements within the United Kingdom. You will manage the end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring a positive candidate experience and contributing to our hiring strategy while adhering to all relevant UK employment laws and regulations. This role requires a strong understanding of UK recruitment practices, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build lasting relationships with clients and candidates. Key Responsibilities Identify and attract top talent for UK-based construction roles through various sourcing techniques and channels. Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including job postings, candidate screening, interviews, and offers, in compliance with UK employment law. Develop and maintain relationships with candidates and UK hiring managers. Ensure full compliance with UK employment laws, including but not limited to the Equality Act 2010, Data Protection Act (GDPR), and Right to Work checks. Create and implement recruitment strategies tailored to the UK market. Collaborate with HR teams and legal counsel to align recruitment practices with UK legal requirements. Provide expert advice to UK clients on recruitment trends, market conditions, and best practices within the UK legal framework. Utilize analytical skills to assess UK market trends and client needs. Oversee the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring all UK compliance requirements are met. Design and implement recruitment systems and processes from scratch, optimizing for efficiency and scalability. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, or CIPD Level 5 or 7 qualification. Minimum of 10 years of experience in construction recruitment. Proven track record of successful placements. Demonstrable experience in designing, developing, and implementing recruitment systems and processes from inception. Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. Cultural sensitivity and the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and candidates. Willingness and ability to travel occasionally for meetings, or site visits. Skills Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for interacting with clients, candidates, and internal teams. Negotiation: Strong negotiation skills to secure favourable terms for both clients and candidates. Cultural Sensitivity: Deep understanding and appreciation of cultural nuances in UK recruitment. Analytical Skills: Ability to analyse market trends, assess client needs, and identify suitable candidates. Relationship Building: Proven ability to build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients and candidates within the UK. Compliance: Thorough knowledge of UK employment law, immigration policies, and recruitment best practices. Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement effective recruitment strategies for the UK market. Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing market conditions and client requirements in a fast-paced UK environment. System Design & Implementation: Proven ability to conceptualize, design, and implement robust and efficient recruitment systems and processes. Benefits Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses. Opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Dynamic and supportive work environment. Exposure to diverse projects and cultures within the UK construction sector.
Role Description This is a full-time on-site Quantity Surveyor role located in Iver at HCL Group. The Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for: - Preparation of cost estimates, bills of quantities and tender documents. - Negotiating with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain the best prices and terms. - Managing project budgets, including forecasting and monitoring costs. - Provide expert advice on procurement, risk management and cost-saving measures. - Understanding the client requirements and quantities take off as per marking and drawings. - Preparing BOQ (bill of quantities) by studying specification sheets from the sales team. - Identifying gaps between BOQ and drawings, specifications and conditions of the contract and taking it for a logical closure. - Monitor and control costs throughout the project, identifying cost-saving opportunities. - Participation in the pre-tendering activities with client, architect and project managers and raising relevant pre-bid queries from the given tender. - Preparing the initial quote and contract for the sales team from the company’s side. - Coordination with the design team for analysing architectural and service drawings. - Manage the valuation of work done and handle claims and variations. - Preparing interim and final valuations, variations and claims of the construction site. - Conduct feasibility studies and value engineering exercises. - Collaborate with stakeholders to optimise project outcomes and achieve value for money. Qualifications and Skills - Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying, construction management or a related field. - 5+ years of experience in quantity surveying or cost consulting, preferably in the construction industry. - Sound knowledge of construction industry practices, regulations and standards. - Proficiency in cost estimation and cost management techniques. - Familiarity with contract administration and legal aspects of construction projects. - Understanding general contracting, design-build, package contracting, value-based project and loading margins and lumpsum in commercial fit-out, residential, hotel or retail projects. - Experience working with AutoCAD and validating quantities from the given drawings. - Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritise tasks effectively. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with extraordinary negotiation abilities. - Proficiency in relevant software and tools for quantity surveying.