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.
We have a fixed term contract (till January 2026) opportunity to join our front of house team at Plane Food Heathrow Terminal 5 as a Guest Server. Plane Food is a newly designed, state of the art restaurant situated airside at Heathrow Terminal 5. The restaurant offers passengers a wide variety of fantastic dining options - from breakfast to & agrave; la carte dining, express menus and picnics to take away, the choices are endless. Guests can also relax in our cocktail bar and enjoy delicious drinks and carefully selected wines. We are looking for full time and part time Guest Servers on a fixed term contract until January 2026. What you do as a Guest Server: · You will be responsible for delivering a seamless front of house guest experience (welcome of guests, introduction of order at table (OAT), running food and beverage to tables, maintaining an efficient standard of service…) · You will ensure that the guest journey is consistently seamless, always maintaining impeccable and efficient standards. · Your will support the Management team in ensuring that the guest experience is of the highest standard whilst also ensuring that the pass is clean and tidy and to run food and drinks to the guests in a timely manner following their order being placed What’s in it for you: · Competitive Pay Rate · Wage stream employer-Employees can access up to 50% of wages before payday · Access to our world-class training & development opportunities globally including WSET Accreditation Levels 1-3 · Work with and learn from extraordinary culinary and front-of house talent in a diverse, energizing and professional restaurant environment · A fantastic 50% staff discount on food and drink in UK restaurants · 50% discount on Gordon Ramsay Academy classes & courses for you and Friends & Family · Preferential Room Rates at Gordon Ramsay Restaurants partner hotels · 30% Discount on bookings for your Friends & Family in all UK Restaurants · MYNDUP - you can get up to 2 hours a month free, anonymous mental health support & wellbeing, counselling or therapy · 50% off Membership to CODE which includes unlimited access to industry offers across restaurants, bars and hotels · Amazing family meals on duty ** We are looking for full time and part time Guest Servers on a fixed term contract until January 2026 ** If you have a love for hospitality, a passion for creating memorable guests experiences, and are looking to develop your career in a best-in-class restaurant group, we would love to hear from you. We do receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact those who have been successful in moving to the next stage of the recruitment process. At Gordon Ramsay Restaurants, we are driven to be an inclusive employer, we are devoted to creating an environment where our amazing teams can thrive, and our aim is to put people at the heart of everything we do. We want our teams to be their authentic self and we truly celebrate diversity in every sense. We are successful at what we do by cultivating talented teams with diverse skills & backgrounds. Everyone is welcome in our Gordon Ramsay Restaurants family. As we continue to grow and build the business, we are committed to putting diversity, equality, and inclusion at the forefront.
An exciting business opportunity has arisen for an Business Development Manager for a recruitment agency. If you are looking to take your career and earnings to the next step this is the perfect opportunity. GR8 Connect is a privately owned specialist Recruitment Agency that specialises in Industrial, Tech, IT, Hospitality, Healthcare, and other various industries. This will be a business development role which will require the correct candidate to build the business using new and innovative sales techniques. GR8 Connect are willing to provide the brand and back office support. It will be your responsibility to find clients using your network and connections. This is suitable for all industries and for temporary and permanent recruitment. Key Responsibilities / Tasks · Building your desk and finding clients in your niche market. · Day to day management of the client’s requirements · Achieve and increase performance across targeted KPI’s. · Excellent commercial understanding managing the client and the company budget. · The ideal candidate will be highly analytical and have a proven track record of successfully influencing and building relationships. · Initial contract to be Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:30 with flexibility on working hours to support the business needs. · Sales and marketing - cold calling, structured email or LinkedIn out-reach campaigns and digital marketing campaigns Role Requirements · A mixture of new business calling and managing existing relationships · Advertising roles · Organising and arranging interviews · Contract negotiations with clients · You will contribute to helping the business grow. · Implement improved business processes. Key Qualifications / Experience · Previous experience of business development in recruitment or similar industry · Network or connections which can be utilised to build leads and attain sales · Self-motivated, ambitious and target driven. · Excellent communicator who can build strong relationships. · Able to work in a high-pressured environment. · True desire to be developed and offer growth within the company. · To be able to work well within a team and as an individual. · To have a positive attitude and be confident speaking to candidates and clients over the phone and face to face About You · At least 2-years proven track record within a recruitment sales. · You will be business minded with a desire to personally grow and build your portfolio · Attitude is the most essential criteria, a team player, hardworking and business focussed. · A want to succeed and a work smart, proactive outlook. · You will be career minded with a desire to personally grow and build. · You will be advertising, headhunting and engaging with candidates on a daily basis. · Rapport building skills are the most valuable asset you will have.