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Asbestos Surveyor - Dagenham £33,000 - £40, 056 + 26 days + public holidays and all necessary equipment to get the job done Brilliant Asbestos Surveyor position available within one of the UK's leading UKAS accredited environmental consultancies that specialise in delivering Asbestos Management services nationwide. To be successful, you must hold the relevant asbestos certifications(P402, Asbestos Surveying) along with a minimum of 6 months field experience. Other additional requirements include: a full UK driving license, excellent communication skills, broad knowledge of HSG264 and have the flexibility to commute and complete any out of hours work which will be required. Duties of an Asbestos Surveyor: As an Asbestos Surveyor you will be responsible for undertaking Asbestos Surveys (Management, Refurbishment and Demolition) across a range of commercial and domestic properties. You will also be responsible for generating and submitting client reports in a timely manner and representing the company by maintaining professionalism at all times and completing all work to the clients satisfaction. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a highly successful consultancy that invest heavily in employee training and development opportunities, while offering a fantastic benefits package which include a fully expensed mobile lab, competitive overtime rates and options, opportunities to complete additional asbestos qualifications (P403, P404), perk box discounts, childcare vouchers plus much more! If you are looking for an exciting change and would like to take the next step in your career, please contact Tom @ Penguin Recruitment on , or alternatively send your CV across to London, Essex

Senior Quantity Surveyor Full‑Time | Competitive Salary + Benefits Our client is seeking an experienced and driven Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their growing team. They are a dynamic and long standing consultancy, delivering high‑quality cost management and commercial services across the UK. This is an exciting opportunity for a confident QS who enjoys working as part of a close-knit team with autonomy, responsibility, client interaction, and working on fast‑paced projects. About the Role As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take full ownership of your projects, running them day-to-day from initial inception through to successful completion. You will be responsible for working on multiple fast track fit out projects, delivering cost management services, while acting as a trusted client‑facing representative of the business. You will primarily be based from our client's Romford office, with regular travel to sites across the UK. Key Responsibilities • Full delivery of cost management services from inception stage through to completion, • Administering contracts, • Build and maintain strong client relationships, • Represent the business professionally in client, contractor and design team meetings, • Travel to project sites across the UK as required, • Contribute to business growth through high‑quality service delivery About You – Experience & Skills We are looking for a confident, motivated QS with a strong track record in delivering high‑quality work. The ideal candidate will have: Essential Requirements • 7+ years’ experience in Quantity Surveying., • Strong background in fast‑paced, high‑volume fit‑out projects (ranging from £100K to £5 Million). Projects include new fit out, refurbishments, extensions and alterations and multi-site roll out programmes., • Proven experience running your own projects from inception to completion with minimal supervision., • Experience in the administration of construction contracts., • Excellent client‑facing skills with the ability to build rapport and trust., • Willingness and flexibility to work on projects across the UK., • Ability to work from our Romford office as your main base, • Strong commercial acumen and attention to detail, • Excellent communication and negotiation skills Desirable • Chartered (MRICS) or working towards chartership, • Experience in client-side consultancy and working within an SME What We Offer • Competitive salary based on experience., • Company benefits package including private health insurance and death in service., • Strong opportunities for career progression., • Support with professional development and chartership., • A collaborative and supportive working environment.

In a Nutshell We have a new opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Special Projects team within Vistry Services, based at our Brentwood office with travel to sites, as required. As our Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing all costs relating to our projects. Your focus is to minimise the costs of a project and enhance margin and value for money, whilst still achieving the required standards and quality. This will also include procurement, Procurement Tracker, Recovery, CVRs, Cash Flows, subcontract management inclusive of administration of the contract, monthly payments, and final account settlement. Following the signing of 'The Pledge' the Special Projects Business Unit has been established to investigate, and then remediate where necessary, all buildings over 11m that the Group developed in the last 30 years that have fire safety defects to bring the buildings to a safe standard for leaseholders/residents. We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we're also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service 2 Volunteering days per annum Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary Share save and share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality HNC/HND in Surveying or Construction or equivalent OR relevant Quantity Surveying experience Major FM contractors, high rise cladding contractors, self-delivery housing associations experience Excellent IT, analytical and communication skills Strong mathematical ability Ability to assess and analyse information Good business sense Good understanding of budget management Negotiating and networking skills COINS user experience Enthusiasm Flexibility Able to work within a busy team and under pressure Good team working skills Accurate with an eye for detail A methodical approach Willing to work extra to meet deadlines, as and when the business needs require it Building Safety Act works desirable More about the Senior Quantity Surveyor role Working closely with other departments, including Development and Construction, you will attend design meetings to advise on all areas that may have a cost implication. Attend development meetings when appropriate, contract pre-start and subcontract package review meetings. Upon receipt of Contract Documentation, you will be responsible for checking all contract drawings to identify errors, omissions, anomalies and areas where unnecessary cost may arise. Receive initial tender information and assist in the preparation of the proposed tender lists and updating of subsequent procurement programmes. Distribute design information packages and tender drawings, whilst preparing all tender documentation and letters including carrying out preliminary checks on subcontractors and preparing & closely monitoring Procurement Trackers. Preparing construction cost analysis, which includes analysis of quotations resulting from the tender enquiry, requesting additional and outstanding information as required. Assess site staffing levels and build programmes with the Construction Director to ascertain preliminary costs, including collating all cost information and preparing the start on site budget. Arrange and adjudicate budget settlement meetings, with the support of the wider Commercial team. Prepare stage payment schedules to assist in the financing of the works. Carry out pre-order meetings including all necessary Health & Safety requirements, finalising a tender sum and agreeing a stage payment schedule for payment purposes before preparing all contract documentation and placing the order. Place subcontractor orders, including interviews and checking references on selected subcontractors. You will then negotiate the contract sum within the budget, including finalising costs to cover all late variations. Issue variation orders and development changes alongside providing cost advice on major variations prior to issue. You will issue revised contract drawings to subcontractors; negotiating the cost of variations including liaising between Buyers and Build Managers. You will provide a full range of pricing information for purchaser's extras. Check all costs posted to each contract, collate and reconcile all costs resulting from subcontract works, variation orders, site instructions, material order and preliminary / running costs. This will include providing monthly analysis of costs and identify possible areas of over expenditure at future dates. Check and arrange subcontractor payments, obtaining necessary authorisation for passing payments for all elements of subcontractor works. You will agree final accounts with subcontractors, ensuring all works have been carried out within budget and analysing costs to assist on future estimates. Take responsibility for the preparation of documents for the basis of external valuation with the client's agent (CSA, Stage payment schedule, Tick offs). Liaise with the Customer Service department on post-completion defects, providing cost advice where necessary. Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us We build more than homes, we're making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you'll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we're a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. Join us in making Vistry. #LI-WS1 TPBN1_UKTJ

Company Description At UI Social Infrastructure, we revitalise homes and communities through the regeneration and maintenance of living spaces, breathing new life into neighbourhoods and ensuring homes are safe and compliant. From delivering large programmes of work for social housing providers, to fully integrated property service solutions, we provide a wide range of services for public sector clients. Our experienced teams are specialists in working within occupied properties, ensuring that there is minimal disruption to residents and communities. We collaborate with community and social value specialists to deliver long lasting benefits for all. Job Description Join the thriving and dynamic UI Social Infrastructure team in Brentwood! As a rapidly growing business, we are excited to welcome a new Senior Quantity Surveyor to contribute to our success. If you're looking for a long-term career opportunity with a Main Contractor, where you can develop your skills and be part of an industry-leading organisation, this role is for you. You are to be the commercial lead on a long term partnering framework and be responsible for the commercial success of the projects whilst adhering to commercial administration procedures. To promote and deliver a collaborative environment with both the client and throughout the management of the subcontract / supply chain account. Pre-contract The preparation of tenders as directed including checking of quantities, scope and programme. Compile tender event schedule for pricing. Analyse Subcontract tender quotations for exclusions and conditions and compile tender offering to client.(minimum 3 quotes) Adhere to internal settlement gateways prior to tender return release. Advise client on tender qualifications, allowances and ensure pricing is inline with Partnering Framework. Project delivery Co-operate and work in partnership with the project team to ensure consistent delivery of successful projects in order to support the achievement of business unit objectives and to deliver target margins. Support the Operations Manager to ensure that all significant project issues and correspondence and all necessary contractual processes have been observed, notices issued, records kept and documents stored by the team to protect the company’s position, seeking advice from the Commercial Manager where necessary Provide advice to the management team on contractual, valuation and measurement matters. Procurement Prepare and implement the project procurement strategy with Operations Manager Support the Group Procurement Department buying deals by ensuring they are communicated to subcontractors at tender stage and applied at order stage Chair subcontract interview meetings in association with Operations team Prepare subcontract enquiries including site measurement and formulating the tender list in consultation with the wider management team along with subsequent analysis and assessment of subcontract quotations. Negotiate sub-contract packages to deliver the most favourable outcome for the company. Draft and place sub-contract orders as and when authorised and ensure no subcontractors commence on site without a subcontract order fully completed. Main Contract Support the Operations Manager in providing monthly reports to the Client, ensuring that such reports contain accurate forecasts of our rolling draft final account, full information concerning variations and record contractual notices and reporting. Develop & maintain close relationships with client, consultants & subcontractors to continuously improve customer experience, improve our Company position and obtain repeat & negotiated business. Evaluate submit and agree the price of C.V.I's and contract Instructions provisional sums, demonstrate value for money etc Prepare and agree monthly valuations with the clients representative and ensure same are invoiced, paid, in full and on time Ensure that any agreement with client representatives is documented Ensure that adequate records are kept in respect of any future claims. Prepare and submit alternative proposals for material and specifications to the client for approval Site Overhead costs and advise the Operations Manager on action to be taken to remedy over-expenditure with client. Prepare and agree quarterly open book audits (cost and value reconciliation) with the clients representative and reach final account position yearly. Prepare and once approved by line manager submit all necessary contractual claims Subcontract Prepare and negotiate interim valuations and final accounts including all necessary measurement as well as making sure that any agreement of variations with supply chain is documented. Measure, value, negotiate and check as necessary all subcontract interim and final account applications and process all associated payments in accordance with the Construction Act and/or other prevailing legislation Inform the Commercial Manager of any possible claims by subcontractors and prepare and/or seek direction in preparing any necessary documentation/correspondence to protect the Company’s interests. Prepare response to any claim for loss and expense, after liaison with their line manager Financial Having full project(s) profit and loss accountability Competent use of company cost system Manage the CVR process, in conjunction with the Operations Manager, understanding and accurately forecasting project values, costs & margins against the target margin and profit plan, and agreeing changes and solutions with the Contracts / Project Manager prior to implementation Forecast cash on an accurate and timely basis, ensuring that the cash position of the project is maximised without compromising our contractual arrangements and relationships with either customers or subcontractors & suppliers Ensure profit plans are understood for each scheme/project and monitor and deliver on agreed areas and work on identifying further areas for recovery. Raise alarm signals to the Commercial Manager when the contract is straying outside the cost and profit parameters. Use best endeavours and seek to maximise margins in co-operation with the Operations Manager. Monitor preliminaries / site management costs and advise the Operations Manager on action to be taken to remedy over-expenditure. Prepare and present commercial elements at the site Monthly Contract Review Meeting Legal / Dispute Assist in the preparation of ‘claims’ or other means of dispute management to correct an imbalance of cost and value. To include drafting and sending contractual letters and supporting information. Study contract documents and advise on onerous conditions therein including the preparation of briefing notes for Operations Manager. Upon receipt of contract, ensure that comparison of contract documents with tender documents is carried out and advise on any anomalies as well as ensuring that terms are in line with House Rules. Other Manage all of the People responsibilities for your team including undertaking and monitoring the completion of Performance & Development Reviews, supporting and coaching team members to achieve both individual and business objectives. Attend site meeting and client meetings as necessary. Under supervision support in the collation of relevant documentation relating to insurance claims. Maintain and continuously improve commercial /legal/contractual awareness. Knowledge of and compliance with Group Delegated Authorities and Contracts Process. Ensure compliance with document control system Involvement in community engagement activities within and outside normal working hours Working in one or more locations as required Any other duties assigned. Qualifications • BSc in Quantity Surveying or similar commercial related course, • Professional qualification MRICS or MCIOB desirable, • Good data interrogation skills, • Line Management experience, • Commercial Awareness with good legal/contractual knowledge and experience, • Experience of Management accounts, • Proficient in Microsoft office particularly Excel, Access and keen to extend knowledge on software packages, • Commercial contracting experience, • Re-measurement skills, • Previous experience in construction or similar sector, • Valid driving licence, • CSCS card at appropriate level, • Take responsibility for own development

A well established multi disciplinary consultancy is seeking a driven building surveyor to support the delivery of projects across the Education, Commercial and Residential sectors. The building surveyor will work closely with internal teams and external consultants, gaining exposure across both project management and building surveying instructions. This building surveyor role offers a clear path to develop technical and client facing skills within a collaborative environment. The building surveyor will be based in Essex with involvement across London and the surrounding counties. This opportunity is suited to a building surveyor looking to broaden their experience across project delivery and professional services. The Company? The successful building surveyor will be joining a long established consultancy with over 40 years of experience delivering Project Management, Architecture and Building Surveying services. The organisation continues to grow its service offering and client base across the South East, maintaining a professional led approach to project delivery. The building surveyor will be part of a supportive team with a strong focus on collaboration and development. The Role As the building surveyor you will support the delivery of projects from inception through to completion, working alongside project management and technical teams. The role will include: * Liaising with education clients to establish project briefs and fu...

Asbestos Surveyor - Dagenham £33,000 - £40, 056 + 26 days + public holidays and all necessary equipment to get the job done Brilliant Asbestos Surveyor position available within one of the UK's leading UKAS accredited environmental consultancies that specialise in delivering Asbestos Management services nationwide. To be successful, you must hold the relevant asbestos certifications(P402, Asbestos Surveying) along with a minimum of 6 months field experience. Other additional requirements include: a full UK driving license, excellent communication skills, broad knowledge of HSG264 and have the flexibility to commute and complete any out of hours work which will be required. Duties of an Asbestos Surveyor: As an Asbestos Surveyor you will be responsible for undertaking Asbestos Surveys (Management, Refurbishment and Demolition) across a range of commercial and domestic properties. You will also be responsible for generating and submitting client reports in a timely manner and representing the company by maintaining professionalism at all times and completing all work to the clients satisfaction. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a highly successful consultancy that invest heavily in employee training and development opportunities, while offering a fantastic benefits package which include a fully expensed mobile lab, competitive overtime rates and options, opportunities to complete additional asbestos q...

Trainee Quantity Surveyor position offering career development, including a sponsored degree, for an administrator with an interest in construction.

In a Nutshell… We have a new opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join our Special Projects team within Vistry Services, based at our Brentwood office with travel to sites, as required. As our Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing all costs relating to our projects. Your focus is to minimise the costs of a project and enhance margin and value for money, whilst still achieving the required standards and quality. This will also include procurement, Procurement Tracker, Recovery, CVRs, Cash Flows, subcontract management inclusive of administration of the contract, monthly payments, and final account settlement. Following the signing of 'The Pledge' the Special Projects Business Unit has been established to investigate, and then remediate where necessary, all buildings over 11m that the Group developed in the last 30 years that have fire safety defects to bring the buildings to a safe standard for leaseholders/residents. We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we're also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you… Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service 2 Volunteering days per annum Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary Share save and share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…In return, what we would like from you… Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality HNC/HND in Surveying or Construction or equivalent OR relevant Quantity Surveying experience Major FM contractors, high rise cladding contractors, self-delivery housing associations experience Excellent IT, analytical and communication skills Strong mathematical ability Ability to assess and analyse information Good business sense Good understanding of budget management Negotiating and networking skills COINS user experience Enthusiasm Flexibility Able to work within a busy team and under pressure Good team working skills Accurate with an eye for detail A methodical approach Willing to work extra to meet deadlines, as and when the business needs require it Building Safety Act works desirableMore about the Quantity Surveyor role… Working closely with other departments, including Development and Construction, you will attend design meetings to advise on all areas that may have a cost implication. Attend development meetings when appropriate, contract pre-start and subcontract package review meetings. Upon receipt of Contract Documentation, you will be responsible for checking all contract drawings to identify errors, omissions, anomalies and areas where unnecessary cost may arise. Receive initial tender information and assist in the preparation of the proposed tender lists and updating of subsequent procurement programmes. Distribute design information packages and tender drawings, whilst preparing all tender documentation and letters including carrying out preliminary checks on subcontractors and preparing & closely monitoring Procurement Trackers. Preparing construction cost analysis, which includes analysis of quotations resulting from the tender enquiry, requesting additional and outstanding information as required. Assess site staffing levels and build programmes with the Construction Director to ascertain preliminary costs, including collating all cost information and preparing the start on site budget. Arrange and adjudicate budget settlement meetings, with the support of the wider Commercial team. Prepare stage payment schedules to assist in the financing of the works. Carry out pre-order meetings including all necessary Health & Safety requirements, finalising a tender sum and agreeing a stage payment schedule for payment purposes before preparing all contract documentation and placing the order. Place subcontractor orders, including interviews and checking references on selected subcontractors. You will then negotiate the contract sum within the budget, including finalising costs to cover all late variations. Issue variation orders and development changes alongside providing cost advice on major variations prior to issue. You will issue revised contract drawings to subcontractors; negotiating the cost of variations including liaising between Buyers and Build Managers. You will provide a full range of pricing information for purchaser's extras. Check all costs posted to each contract, collate and reconcile all costs resulting from subcontract works, variation orders, site instructions, material order and preliminary / running costs. This will include providing monthly analysis of costs and identify possible areas of over expenditure at future dates. Check and arrange subcontractor payments, obtaining necessary authorisation for passing payments for all elements of subcontractor works. You will agree final accounts with subcontractors, ensuring all works have been carried out within budget and analysing costs to assist on future estimates. Take responsibility for the preparation of documents for the basis of external valuation with the client's agent (CSA, Stage payment schedule, Tick offs). Liaise with the Customer Service department on post-completion defects, providing cost advice where necessary.Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us… We build more than homes, we're making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you'll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we're a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. Join us in making Vistry. #LI-WS1

Client: Our client operates all throughout London and the Southeast of England as a Contractor providing Construction, refurbishments, and Regeneration services for all sectors, including Residential, Healthcare, Education, and Commercial. They have a strong Belief in developing and retaining the best talent the industry has to offer, and pride them self on their reputation for delivering high quality services consistently throughout their 30 years of existence. Role : Quantity Surveyor - working on schemes up to £30 million Main Duties / Accountability include but are not limited to: Control all expenditure Reconcile cost/value reports and profit forecasts To assist the Contract Manager with pre-start planning and programming Continual use of the sub-contract data base Sub-contract procurement and commercial management Management and control of sub-contract accounts and variation accounts Change management control Assisting and liaising with the buyers on materials procurement and buying opportunities To manage the day to day cost control, monitoring and reporting Develop an understanding of the designated contract, specification and pricing ensuring compliance with conditions throughout Assist the Contract Manager with subcontractor selection and ensure the chosen subcontractor has the appropriate skill set and capability to deliver the works. Place the appropriate order and all required information to carry out their work Liaise with the Contract Manager over contractual issues and take action as required Measure progress, submit valuations, submit final accounts and retention release and monitor receipt of payment in a timely manner in accordance with the contracts Process subcontractor requests for payment Completing a monthly cost / valuation report and cash flow for the designated projects Where appropriate, assist with estimates and negotiations for future projects or phases Attend project and company related meetings Ensure the company is neither compromised nor disadvantaged by an contractual or financial arrangement Manage the costs on a project to ensure both the company and the client is fully advised of the cost situation Sufficiently manage the financial aspects of the project to ensure the correct safety equipment is used at all times Be responsible for your safety and others around you Ensure timely cash flow management for the Client and the group, and the supply change Assisting the development and training of trainee surveyors Maintain and develop professional relationships with the Client, to help future business development Any other reasonable management request Essential Experience Experience within a quantity surveying position reporting to either a senior surveyor or a commercial manager Previous experience with a main contractor in the UK