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Lyell Developments Ltd is a new residential developer looking to deliver some exciting new projects across the Home Counties in Bedfordshire, Essex, Norfolk and the Midlands in Leicestershire. With a strong financially secured pipeline of ongoing and upcoming developments, where we now have a new opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join our new exciting team at our office based near Royston, Hertfordshire. The Role We are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor or someone with the proven experience ready to step up into a Quantity Surveyors role who has worked within the private developer environment and who can take full ownership of the commercial process across currently four high-end residential projects. This is a hands-on role so you must be comfortable managing everything from the initial procurement process to final accounts independently. You will play a vital role across our own developments, ensuring cost control, contractual compliance, and commercial efficiency at all stages. Key Responsibilities • 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 Head of Construction to ascertain preliminary costs, including collating all cost information and preparing the start on site budget., • 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 design 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 Team, • 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., • Attend site meetings, project team meetings, subcontractor meetings and surveying meetings as required., • Any other reasonable duties as directed by your line manager to support the wider teams, i.e. Procurement Tracker, Recovery, CVRs and Cash Flows. What We’re Looking For Form You • 5+ years’ experience in quantity surveying, preferably with a private/plc residential developer., • HNC/HND in Surveying MCIOB (or working toward) preferred., • Capable of running multiple projects., • Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality., • Excellent IT, analytical and communication skills., • Strong mathematical ability., • Ability to assess and analyse information with a good business sense., • Good understanding of budget management., • Negotiating and networking skills., • MS Suite and COINS user proven experience., • Enthusiasm, Flexibility., • Able to work within a busy team and under pressure., • Good team working skills., • Accurate with an eye for detail with methodical approach., • Willing to work extra to meet deadlines, as and when the business needs require it., • Based within commutable distance to Royston, Hertfordshire Area and willing to travel to sites across the Home Counties, Beds, Essex, Norfolk, Leicestershire. Why Join Lyell Developments Ltd? • Be a key figure in our business from the start and helping shape the future of the commercial arm of a fast-growing private developer., • Collaborate with a forward-thinking team across diverse, exciting projects, • Competitive salary, pension, car/car allowance, health cover and performance bonus, • Long-term growth with progression opportunities within the company We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than the stated closing date, should we receive sufficient applications. Lyell Developments Ltd is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religious practice or any other perceived differences. A copy of our Equal Opportunities Policy is available upon request.

OTE for First year £75,000 - £85,000 - Home and Field based within the following postcode areas AL, WD, EN, HA. About our business JLA is a mission critical infrastructure solutions business offering services Laundry, Catering, Heating, Fire Safety, Infection Control and Air Conditioning. The company offers an end-to-end, on premise, machine supply and breakdown service proposition under the name Total Care, and additional products and services. JLA is driven by a world class Sales & Marketing engine, owns and maintains all assets, and has an efficient on-site operations team working with daily with customers. When you join the JLA family, you'll also gain access to an extensive benefits package. We care about our people and take your well-being seriously, which is why we offer a range of supportive tools for health and wellbeing, financial guidance, and legal advice. Our Employee Assistance Programme, 24/7 Wellness and Lifestyle App plus a dedicated team of Mental Health First Aiders are there to support you through life's challenges. We also offer up to 8 counselling sessions, which can be in-person or remote, providing you with the support and flexibility to suit your own personal needs. You can reach any fitness goals with our free onsite gym at head office along with a range of other gym membership discounts available. To offer financial support, we not only provide life assurance coverage, company sick pay, and a company pension scheme, we offer a range of added benefits such as free office parking, eye care vouchers, a cycle-to-work scheme, and exclusive discounts through our staff benefits hub. We really pride ourselves in offering a healthy work-life balance and believe it is important to have time away to recharge which is why we provide 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, flexible working options, and enhanced family leave policies. We are a company that appreciates you and invests in your success and even have a Colleague Recognition Scheme to celebrate your achievements. We're dedicated to your growth, offering support in career development and training. We value your referrals, and through our Refer a Friend scheme, you can earn up to £1,000 in bonus rewards! The company offers a unique, all-inclusive package called Total Care, this rental model allows customers to make a single monthly payment, to receive brand new equipment, and have maintenance costs taken care of. Role overview You will be responsible for contributing to the delivery of the Sales Strategy for our SME Division across our laundry and catering offerings. Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager and responsible for driving commercial growth first and foremost. Expanding JLA’s footprint within existing accounts and acquiring new customers across a range of industry sectors, you will be a key contributor to the success of the sales team. Key tasks • Deliver against the sales strategy set for the SME team., • Ensure the division is focused on the core disciplines of winning new customers and developing and retaining existing customers., • Work closely with colleagues in ensuring effective lead management and conversion., • Increase the growth potential in existing accounts and acquiring new clients., • Cement and drive key customer relationships together with account managers in your team., • Work on strategic projects and initiatives as required, focusing on increasing the efficiency and productivity of the sales team and expansion of the business in the SME base., • Drive value and number of customers with recurring revenue plans with JLA., • Improve the cross-sell of products to JLA’s existing customer base., • Understanding target markets, including industry, company, project, company contacts and which market strategies can be used to attract clients., • Developing and delivering presentations to secure new business., • Following the latest industry developments and staying up to date on corporate competitors. Criteria • Demonstrate a proven track record in solutions sales., • We are looking for you to have knowledge and experience in dealing with deals to multisite and larger organisations and have a consultative approach in dealing with client requirements., • You will be a strong communicator capable of handling varied client types with ease., • You will need to have an understanding of the install and service marketplace. Experience • Successful track record in delivering ambitious growth plans., • We’re looking for you to have experience in a longer sales cycle., • Negotiation and presentation skills are fundamental to gaining new business., • You will have experience in dealing with, SME decision makers., • You will have a successful track record in selling products using financial justification to demonstrate value to your customers., • You will have gained experience of leading a sales team., • Possess an understanding of our products, our competition in the industry and positioning. Personal qualities • You will be highly Performance driven and be able to focus where the primary goal is to drive revenue growth., • You will be highly resilient and able to operate successfully in a fast-paced environment, with ability to drive business results., • Action orientated, Down to earth, energetic, pragmatic, and willing to “roll up your sleeves”., • This role is home based, so you will have the ability to manage yourself without supervision and provide clear strategy plans to the management team., • You will be a consummate sales professional, and an ambassador for the JLA brand. Qualifications • We will need you to have a full UK diving license as the role involves UK travel.

Egis is a leading global consulting, construction engineering and operating firm. We work together with our clients, across every aspect of transport, energy and the built environment to build a more balanced, sustainable and resilient world. The Egis Group has over 50 years’ experience and a team of 19,500 employees in over 120 countries around the world. Joining our Group means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation. In the UK we're proud to be delivering some of the most iconic projects which help connect people, protect our environment and meet emission reduction targets. From motorways to tramways, nuclear power plants to smart cities, clients choose us to help them solve their most complex challenges - delivering climate-responsible growth that meets the needs of communities, industry, and the planet. Job Description The M25 is one of our Flagship projects in the UK! It is the most used part of the UK Strategic Road Network with it seeing over 200,000 vehicles per day and it’s a critical infrastructure asset for personal and goods vehicles into and around our capital. The network includes around 800 structures and 5 tunnels, so it requires high levels of performance, constant improvement and repairs to keep it operating smoothly. We’ve formed a Joint Venture project called Connect Plus Services (CPS) to work with our partners to widen, operate and maintain the M25 under a 30-year contract and looking for a Digital Project Manager to work under the Business Planning and Performance department in the Digital and Information Team for the M25 DBFO – supporting the delivery of a complex portfolio of digital changes. Management of 2-3 key digital projects in the portfolio. Deliver each project in line with a structured methodology for technology projects on the M25, reporting progress, developing and managing a plan and delivering key project items. Ensure that the projects progress to plan and any concerns are escalated as required Responsibilities • Delivery of digital / technology projects in the digital transformation portfolio, • Adherence to the technology project delivery methodology, including development of key project artefacts, • Management of all commercial processes in conjunction with the CPS commercial team, • Regular updates on progress made and status reporting to the Head of Business Transformation and the Digital and Data Delivery Lead, • Capture, measurement and tracking of key project benefits in conjunction with the Finance team, • Reporting at key governance forums on progress made, such as the CPS Change Board, • Management of project finances and engagement with the Finance team, • Essential – Successfully managing multiple projects, • Essential – Identifying and capturing project benefits, • Essential – Status reporting on project delivery, • Essential – Engaging project level stakeholders, • Essential – Working to project lifecycle and developing key documentation, • Essential – Project shaping and business case development, • Desirable – Understanding of digital technology and its application Equality, Diversity & Inclusion We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and every one’s contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us, you will be included, listened to, and respected.

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Head of Operational Excellence Development. Everyone gets a paid day off annually to volunteer. We’re flexible; most roles let you mix office and home working.

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You will help maximise the profitability of these departments whilst maintaining an excellent standard of service. You will help maximise the profitability of these departments whilst maintaining an excellent standard of service. Produce reports as required for Head Office.

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