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In a Nutshell… We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team within Vistry West Yorkshire , at our Wakefield office. As our Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will work within our wider Commercial, Estimating and Buying team, you will be responsible for supervising, managing and advising on the financial and contractual aspects of multiple construction projects. You will take responsibility for the execution of the Quantity Surveying function on allocated contract/s, in order to fulfil the requirements of the Company in maximising quality of service and profitability. You will provide a range of cost control and financial reporting duties across all aspects of construction work undertaken by the company. 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, • Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality, • HNC / HND in Surveying or equivalent, • Proven experience as a PQS / SQS / Commercial lead working within a residential house builder (dependent on position level), • Experience maybe gained from a similar position or promotion, • A good understanding or building regulations and legal obligations, • A good knowledge or construction methods and materials, • Strong mathematical and IT ability, • Ability to assess and analyse information, • Good business sense, • Good understanding of budget management, • Negotiating and networking skills, • Excellent communications skills, • Able to work under pressure, and accept criticism of work, • Good team working skills, • Accurate with an eye for detail, • A methodical approach, • Degree in Surveying or similar, • Working closely with other departments, you will attend customer care and partner meetings to advise on all areas that may have a cost implication, • Attend partner meetings when appropriate, contract pre-start and subcontract package review meetings, • Receive initial tender information and assist in the preparation of the proposed tender lists and updating of procurement programmes, • Scope out and distribute design information packages and tender drawings, whilst preparing all tender documentation and letters including carrying out preliminary checks on subcontractors, • Preparing construction cost analysis, which includes analysis of quotations resulting from the tender enquiry, requesting additional and outstanding information as required, • 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 alongside providing cost advice on any major variations prior to issue. You will issue revised contract drawings to subcontractors, negotiating the cost of variations., • Collate and reconcile all costs resulting from subcontract works, variation orders, material order and preliminary / running costs. This will include providing monthly analysis of costs., • Check and arrange subcontractor payments, obtaining necessary authorisation for all elements of subcontractor works. You will agree final accounts with subcontractors, ensuring all works have been carried out as required and analysing costs to assist on future estimates, • Keep the RAMS schedule updated and issued to all relevant parties, • Provide cost advice to the Customer Service department to assist with the management of lower value instructions, • Contribute to the contra charge register, oversee notices / contentious contra charges with the Customer Care team and manage subcontractor retentions and releases in line with the contra charge register, • Defect liability - assist with ascertaining responsibility and the administering of notices, • Attend partner meetings, defect meetings and any applicable site meetings, • Any other reasonable duties as directed by your line manager to support the wider teams 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.

We are looking for a Health and Safety Contractor with CDM knowledge and experience to join a business immediately, or at the beginning of January on an initial 3 month FTC. This role sits inside IR35 and is paying circa £400 per day. It can be anywhere between 2-5 days a week. This role will be based at the Wakefield office so someone local would be ideal but the role will require UK travel. The client are building a new site at the the end of March with more sites due to open across the UK so need someone who can lead the projects through the construction phase plans, principal contractor reviews, do PQQ etc. What we are looking for: • NEBOSH Certificate Qualified, • CDM knowledge and experience, ideally within the capacity for a H&S Contract, • Can start in January at the latest, • Are commutable to Wakefield and able to travel across the UK If you are interested, please reach out to Aisling on 0121 454 5000 or email

Planning Consultant Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire (hybrid 4 days on site) Salary: Up to £43,000 DOE A great opportunity for an experienced Planning Consultant to join a growing organisation and take ownership of the full planning process across varied development projects. Youll provide planning advice, prepare applications, coordinate with local authorities and stakeholders, and guide projects from initial assessment through to approval. The role would suit someone confident in planning policy and legislation, with experience in complex or sensitive planning environments such as listed buildings or conservation areas. Duties and responsibilities: • Prepare and submit planning applications and supporting reports., • Advise internal teams and clients on planning strategy., • Manage applications through to determination., • Carry out site appraisals and feasibility assessments., • Liaise with councils, consultees and stakeholders.

Company description: Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England. Job description: Waste Resolution Jetting Technician - (Requires Cat C licence) Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water: We offer a competitive salary from £31,927 to £39,909, depending on experience, based on working a 40-work pattern. Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year). Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution). Development opportunities in line with the?Waste Resolution Jetting Technician?progression plan. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus an extra wellness day!?days in lieu of working bank holidays. Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary. A great benefits package choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover. Retail savings scheme. Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more! Location :?We have opportunities for?Waste Resolution Jetting Technicians?in the Lower Brighouse area to join our Customer Field Services department at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Ideally you will live close to our waste water site in Lower Brighouse? Could this be you? Work type: These are permanent opportunities, working 40 hours per week rotational work patterns on a 4 on 4 off basis, which may will include late, early and weekend work patterns. You will need a full valid driving licence in addition to a LGV category C and ideally a DCPC qualification (no more than 6 points). What we do! Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, its so much more than this. We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshires water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the regions health, wellbeing, and prosperity. New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. Customer Field Services are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators. Where you fit in! As our Waste Resolution Jetting Technician,?you will: Part of a two-person team working within a geographical team to improve customer service and sewer system performance. You will be responsible for ensuring a first-time fix solution for customers and the environment whilst ensuring quality follow-on work is raised in accordance with our standards and specifications. Delivering a first time fix / same day solution to customer and environmental problems and to deliver the asset plan for sewer maintenance to eliminate escapes. You will ensure Health & Safety working practices and procedures are always complied with. The Waste Resolution Jetting Technician will be primarily responding to Internal Flooding and Restricted Toilet Use (RTU) customer problems to resolve the immediate cause and to complete a thorough investigation to resolve the root cause and achieve a first-time fix / same day solution, this will include the use of IT systems to collate information and relay accurate feedback including plans and photographs. The Waste Resolution Jetting Technician will safely, proactively, and reactively maintain the sewers to promote and implement solutions which resolve and/or prevent a sewage escape (flooding and pollution) from occurring from the sewers and to ensure no repeats take place. You will work closely with other Yorkshire Water teams and our contracted partners on site to resolve and manage operational issues on the sewer network. What skills & qualifications you will need: You will need a full valid driving licence in addition to a LGV category C, ideally with DCPC driving licence and digi card (No more than 6 points). You will be operating a high-pressured jetting and vaccumation vehicle and carrying out a range of manual handling duties including heavy lifting of manhole covers and operating heavy equipment involving high pressure water jetting systems and sewer cameras. Therefore, a strong health & safety background and be competent in the use of IT systems and the ability to be pro-active and take ownership of issues is an essential requirement for this role. Previous experience in a customer service-related role with face-to-face communication with customers is essential. You will have the ability to think through problems and work with others to solve them, finding faults and diagnosing the root cause of an issue. Excellent communication skills are essential as you will need to capture, evidence and feedback information. You will also need to be able to influence outcomes and make decisions. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and be comfortable liaising with operational teams, customers, and stakeholders. As part of this role, you will be required to work within confined spaces, any successful candidate must pass strict medical criteria including, BMI, vision, blood pressure, hearing, and Spirometry tests to ensure your full safety when working in hazardous environments. All roles that require the driver to hold Licence entitlement C1 or above will be subject to the following. An Initial Basic Standard Eyesight Assessment. An initial Driving Assessment using the category of vehicle that the role requires .and further assessments as and when required. A regular Basic Standard Eyesight Assessment. You will have a flexible attitude to your work as you will be working a variety of rotas in the role to cover our working window. It would be ideal to have previous jet van operation experience or experience driving liquid loads and a basic understanding of the sewer network although full training will be provided. This includes high pressure jetting training, confined space & NRASWA. Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, its important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isnt always easy! Do we sound like your cup of tea? If you hold a Cat C Licence and are customer focused, with a good H&S background and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you. Advert Closing date: 31st December 2025. Interviews will be ongoing throughout December and into January 2026. If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance. All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required. We are proud to serve the Yorkshire region and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds to apply. Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible. No agencies please. TPBN1_UKTJ

We are looking for a Health and Safety Contractor with CDM knowledge and experience to join a business immediately, or at the beginning of January on an initial 3 month FTC.

Workshop Foreman, you will be required to undertake the following; ·Oversee the team of technician and delegate the work to the team ·Carry out any repairs required that have been highlighted on the initial inspection ·General Servicing and MOT preparation ·Fault fin

Planning Consultant Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire (hybrid 4 days on site) Salary: Up to £43,000 DOE A great opportunity for an experienced Planning Consultant to join a growing organisation and take ownership of the full planning process across varied development projects. Youll provide planning advice, prepare applications, coordinate with local authorities and stakeholders, and guide projects from initial assessment through to approval. The role would suit someone confident in planning policy and legislation, with experience in complex or sensitive planning environments such as listed buildings or conservation areas. Duties and responsibilities: Prepare and submit planning applications and supporting reports. Advise internal teams and clients on planning strategy. Manage applications through to determination. Carry out site appraisals and feasibility assessments. Liaise with councils, consultees and stakeholders. Monitor policy changes and planning developments. About you: Degree in Town Planning, Urban Planning, Architecture, or a related field or equivalent experience. Strong working knowledge of UK planning legislation. Experience in preparing planning statements and reports. Confident communicator with stakeholders and local authorities. Highly organised and able to manage multiple projects. RTPI membership (or working towards) is desirable. Heritage or conservation planning experience is desirable. Whats on offer: Involvement in varied development projects. Opportunity to shape and develop the planning function. Professional development and career progression support. TPBN1_UKTJ

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UK bank account setup and to help maintain ongoing corporate compliance.The initial setup may take around 1–2 hours in the first month, with only occasional light tasks thereafter—typically just a few minutes per month, and at times, no activity at all.Once the bank account is opened, the positi

We are recruiting a UK-based Nominee Executive to support the establishment of a UK bank account and ensure ongoing adherence to statutory and compliance requirements.This is a part-time, non-operational role with a minimal workload.The initial phase may involve 1–2 hours in the first month, follo

We are seeking a UK Resident Corporate Compliance Director to facilitate the opening of a UK bank account and ensure ongoing corporate compliance.This is a part-time, non-operational position requiring minimal involvement.The initial setup may involve 1–2 hours in the first month, followed by occa

We are seeking a UK-based Proxy Director to assist with opening a UK bank account and ensuring ongoing compliance with statutory obligations.This is a part-time, non-operational role with a minimal workload.The initial phase may involve 1–2 hours of work in the first month, followed by occasional

We are seeking a UK-based Representative Director to facilitate the opening of a UK bank account and ensure ongoing statutory and compliance requirements are met.This is a part-time, non-operational role with a minimal workload.The initial setup may require 1–2 hours in the first month, followed b

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