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This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the Southeast’s fastest growing civil engineering and residential groundworks contractors, offering their clients a one-stop-shop to design, build and maintain their projects and infrastructure, through their own in-house expertise and workforce. Specialising in the delivery of enabling, civil engineering, groundworks and associated highways works to the residential sector, they have an immediate need for a Senior groundworks Quantity Surveyor, to join their head office commercial team and deliver projects within the residential sector. Groundworks Senior Quantity Surveyor roles and responsibilities: Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will initially be responsible for delivering 4 residential groundworks packages. All packages will be self-delivered under JCT contracts, with some specialist subcontract packages. You will be responsible for: • Day to day commercial administration of project and packages., • Reviewing progress on site in line with commercials and programme., • Monitoring, forecasting and reporting on budgets and costs against programme and producing CVR’s., • Reviewing payment applications and agreeing monthly payment valuations., • Agreeing instructions, change and processing variations., • Undertaking Take-off’s and Remeasurements as required., • Attending client and project progress meetings., • Agreeing Final Accounts. Groundworks Senior Quantity Surveyor requirements: • Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or similar qualification and relevant experience., • 8+ years’ experience working on Groundworks and Civil Engineering projects within the residential sector., • Experience in managing self-delivery Groundworks and associated packages (drainage, utilities, landscaping and earthworks) under JCT contracts., • Self-sufficient, able to manage projects from start through to Final Accounts., • Strong cost management, forecasting and reporting experience., • Happy to be office based, with visits to site as required. Groundworks Senior Quantity Surveyor Benefits: • To work with one of the fastest growing civils contractors in the Southeast., • Opportunity for progression., • Immediate role. If you are interested in this Groundworks Senior Quantity Surveyor role, apply now.

Job Title: Design Manager Location: Bramling, Kent Salary: Between £55,000 - £60,000 PA Job Type: Permanent, Full time (45 hours per week) About the company: With over 220 years of proud heritage, Denne Joinery Limited is one of the UK's oldest joinery companies. Driving forward with world-class talent, capability, and turnaround to deliver exceptional service and value across London and the South East. They offer a supportive and professional working environment where craftsmanship is valued and rewarded. Job description: • Working with the estimating and commercial teams on potential projects to provide expert advice where necessary., • Attend on-site design meetings and conduct site surveys as necessary, ensuring full understanding of the requirements of the project., • Understand the sustainability requirements of the project (BREEAM, LEED, SKA etc)., • Identify any potential design and programme challenges early in the project and raise this with the Project Manager in a timely manner., • Identify, record and communicate all known design changes to the commercial team as soon as they are found., • Carrying out site meetings as and when necessary., • Maintain and complete internal design trackers and assist Document Controller with project documentation for client approval and O&M manuals., • Manage all design elements of the project to ensure works are completed as per the customers required delivery dates., • Liaising with internal teams and project managers to ensure effective and timely handover of drawings for production., • Responsible for the creation of production drawings using relevant systems for manufacturing purposes specifically for Joinery and associated processes and materials. Qualifications: • Full driving licence and access to vehicle., • 3 years experience within a CAT B Bespoke Manufacturing Joinery Business., • Experience in AutoCAD 2D (minimum) working to a high level of detail and resolution, • Excellent IT Skills, (Microsoft Office), • Use and awareness of 3D model development tools for coordination (Solidworks) (desirable), • Experience of modelling production joinery specifically using Autodesk Inventor (desirable) The successful candidate will be measured on: • On-time completion of jobs (drawings completed to internal and client programmes)., • Customers repeat business., • Right first time and reduction of NCR’s., • Completion of work in strict accordance with client requirements, and producing accurate cutting sheets and drawings., • Achieving budget costs (labour and materials)., • Internal and external customer satisfaction. Desirable skills: • Confident and calm under pressure., • Professional and team focused., • Organised and disciplined., • Self-motivated and result driven., • Quality focussed., • Inquisitive and open minded., • Flexible with a can-do attitude, • Attention to detail and a strong desire for accuracy, • Good organisational skills, • A flexible and proactive approach to work, • Excellent communication and relationship building skills, • Excellent written and oral communication skills., • Excellent judgement and decision making. What’s it like to work for Denne Joinery Limited? How does this sound: • Competitive & negotiable salary up to £65,000 depending on experience., • 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays., • Company pension scheme (after passing probationary period)., • Employee Assistance programme., • Rewards platform., • The opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art 23,000 sqft manufacturing facility and finishing studio. So, if this sounds like a culture you could thrive in- please apply today! We’d love to hear from you. By applying for this role you agree to share your information with Denne Joinery via the BuildMyTalent platform. Looks like an exciting opportunity! If you’d like a hand with candidate sourcing, BuildMyTalent offers tailored recruitment support for AEC roles. More details here:

Role Purpose We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Planner to join our dynamic team in the North East of England. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project planning, particularly within the Infrastructure sector and be proficient in Primavera software. You will play a critical role in ensuring the successful planning and execution of projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and deadlines. Key Areas of Responsibility • Planning: Overseeing the planning stages of a project, including defining tasks, timelines, and resource requirements, • Scheduling: Creating project schedules using project management software (Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project) and identifying critical paths., • Monitoring: Keeping track of project progress and updating schedules as needed, • Communicating: Keeping stakeholders informed and ensuring projects stay on track, • Managing: Support the Project Manager in Managing budgets, resources, stakeholders, and risks, • Creating reports: Producing reports for project managers, • Risk management: Identifying and mitigating risks that could delay deliverables, increase costs, or cause scope creep Key Tasks • Develop and maintain detailed project plans using Primavera and MS Project, including schedules, resource allocation, and budget management., • Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables., • Monitor project progress, development of S-Curves, identifying potential risks and implementing mitigation strategies., • Prepare and present regular project status reports to senior management and stakeholders., • Facilitate communication between teams to ensure alignment on project goals and timelines., • Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and best practices., • Assist in the identification and procurement of necessary resources for project execution. Key Measurables • Demonstration of understanding of the project., • Timely return of project schedule/programme requirements, • Proactive monitoring of project progress and development of reports/updates., • Maintain consistent and clear communication with the project manager., • Identify potential project efficiencies relating to cost, schedule or resource management., • Development of action plans to correct any project deviations in collaboration with the project manager., • Regular updating of key stakeholders. Key Behaviours • Strong understanding of project management methodologies and best practices., • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Role Title: Senior Project Planner • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities., • Effective communication and interpersonal skills., • Ability to work independently and as part of a team Education and Qualifications Specific to Role Essential Qualifications • Proficient in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project., • Must be capable of producing project plans from design and commercial information., • Excellent report writing skills., • Time management essential to satisfy demands of busy schedule. Desirable Qualifications or Equivalent Experience • Relevant degree or certification in Project Planning / Management or related field is preferred., • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word