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Project Manager WMS Underfloor Heating Limited Brookmans Park, Hertfordshire Salary: Negotiable depending on experience Hours: 07:00am – 16:30pm, Monday to Friday Holidays & Benefits: • 25 days holiday per annum, • Bank Holiday Closure, • Christmas Closure Line Manager: Senior Project Manager Location: Brookmans Park, Hertfordshire Company Summary Working with us means you become part of the WMS family. We are a fun, passionate and trusted company, delivering underfloor heating to luxury projects of varying sizes. Beyond just fitting underfloor heating, we believe in building solid relationships and providing the same premium quality service to all our clients and suppliers. With ambitious plans to grow over the next few years, we have a fantastic opportunity to be part of our exciting team. The Role WMS Underfloor Heating Limited has a team of office-based Project Managers who manage multiple underfloor heating projects once an order has been secured. This involves seeing the project through to completion in conjunction with our labour team, sub-contractors and suppliers. You need to be a proactive team worker with the initiative to work alone when required and able to manage your own diary and workload. There will be occasions when you will be required to attend site meetings with our clients so that the underfloor heating detail for installation is fully prepared and accurate. The ability to communicate at all levels is key as you will interact daily with site operatives to Director level. Key Requirements • Construction knowledge and experience, working in a similar environment and/or role, ideally within the Plumbing, Heating & Mechanical sector, • Full valid UK Driving Licence, • Good IT skills & literacy, with working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word & Excel, • Excellent communication and written skills, • You will be required to hold a CSCS and/or SKILLcard (the Company can support obtaining this, if required), • Good numerical skills, • Strong organisation and time management skills, • Personable, presentable, respectful and articulate, • Excellent commercial awareness and ability to negotiate, • Ability to work within deadlines and cope under pressure Project Delivery Seamlessly run your projects within company and client objectives – on time, on budget and with customer service excellence: • Maintain strong positive working relationships with our clients onsite & offsite, including installers and sub-contractors, • Set up of new projects once order has been secured, providing Tech Subs, Budget Tracker, Schedule of Works etc., • Responsible for UFH design and fully able to carry out designs for your projects should the Design Manager be absent or needing assistance due to their workload, • Responsible for Risk & Method Statements (RAMS) and issue to relevant parties and any other health & safety requirements of the client, • Approval of supplier and sub-contractor invoicing, ensuring Quality Assurance checks and documentation has been completed (this may require using client programs and submissions), • Deal with reactive client, installer, and subcontractor enquiries, • Raise Purchase & Sales Orders, Picking Lists & Variations, • Attend meetings when required including Site Visits, Pre-Starts, Operations/Contract Meetings etc., • Provide installer training and compliance support Our Company values are important to us and any successful candidate undertakes to uphold them: Perform | Responsibility | Integrity | Do | Exceed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Our Project Managers have three main KPIs. The successful candidate will: Throughput Ensure that project invoicing per month is in line with targets & objectives set by the Operations Manager. Profitability / Commercial Take full ownership for the commercial elements of their projects. When a new project is handed over from Pre-Contracts, scrutinise project objectives including forecasted exit gross profit (GP). Come up with appropriate solutions for continuous improvement where anything is hindering targets. Remain aware of costs versus budgets as projects progress. GP performance is assessed based upon these factors. Net Promoter Score (NPS) Achieve and/or exceed the Company’s NPS target. Attitude Contribute to the positive environment with a constructive mindset. Commitment to being culture-driven and a team player. Feedback Readiness to accept constructive feedback to enable the team’s continuous improvement. Project Resource Ensure your projects have the correct levels of resource in line with the client’s programme of work. Health, Safety and Environment Responsible for all aspects of project health, safety & environment. Prepare RAMS and ensure that control measures are communicated and adhered to by relevant parties. Work alongside Site Management to ensure that HSE/Site Rules and specific hazards are identified.

Role: Bid Manager - Social Housing / Property Services Location: 1 day required in the Hertfordshire office Salary: up to £75k + car allowance BenefitsWe are working with a leading National contractor to recruit a Bid Manager to join their highly successful work-winning team, driving the SQ and tender process and producing exceptional qualitative submissions. You must have recent demonstrable experience in winning planned, and project works within social housing/property services sectors, the end clients being Housing Associations, Local Authorities and RSLs. You will have experience in leading and preparing bids in your own right with a proven track record of scoring highly on quality for term contracts in the value range of £10m - £100m. We are looking for someone with experience in winning strategic bids within the social housing/property services markets including planned maintenance, decarbonisation and EWI. Bid Manager Key Duties: • Project manage the SQ and Tender process to meet client deadlines, • Develop and agree strategies and unique selling points to win individual bids through creative thinking and understanding each client's requirements, • Work proactively with the business/supply chain to gather information to produce exceptional written SQ and tender responses, • Research and write responses that reflect each client's requirements, • Manage the launch and mid-bid review meetings, • Demonstrate a commercial understanding and liaise with estimators, • Maintain an excellent relationship with clients and consultants throughout, • Attend bidder conferences and dialogue sessions as required, • Review completed bids before submission, • Manage all post tender clarifications in line with the client's timescales, • Prepare, manage, attend and lead / support site visits in support of each tender opportunity and to meet each client's requirements, • Work with the Business Development Director and Operations/Commercial teams to identify the interview team and brief them on the opportunity and submission, • Significant bid writing & tender management experience, • Leadership and project management experience, • IT proficient in Word and Excel, • Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), • High levels of attention to detail, • Ability to fully engage with all levels of employees For more info please call Gary Sewell on . Applications If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on . Howells are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.

Resident Liaison Officer - Social Housing Planned WorksBased in Hatfield Full time, permanent£30-35k+ car allowance We are working with a leading main contractor to find a successful and proactive Resident Liaison Officer to join their team delivering a planned maintenance contract within Social Housing based in Hatfield. It will be your responsibility to develop positive relationships with residents in order to provide information and support during refurbishment, maintenance and major works programmes. You will prevent and limit dissatisfaction, resolve complaints and queries quickly and efficiently. This scheme is working closely with a public sector client so previous experience working for a main contractor on similar projects is ideal but not required as training given on the job.Key Responsibilities include: • Working on planned maintenance projects, • Decent Homes programme experience, • Full clean driving licence with own vehicle, • Pre-entry visits and company inductions, • Collect tenancy agreement/approval forms, • Visiting tenants in their homes and advising them on when and what work is being carried out, • Act as the main point of contact and deal with any problems/queries that the tenant may have, • Contacting neighbourhood housing associations and establishing working relations with them, • Visiting properties that are being refurbished with potential tenants and advising them on completion dates Please apply online now, or call Meg from for more information!

Geobear is a global ground improvement contractor committed to managing assets in the built environment, enhancing people's quality of life, and contributing to the decarbonisation of our planet. We provide non-disruptive geotechnical ground improvement solutions and operate in the UK, Ireland, Finland, Sweden, Poland, the Baltic States, China, UAE, and the United States. We are looking for an experienced Transport Manager to be based in our Hatfield Office. General Overview As the Transport and Depots manager, you will have responsibility for the management of all the vehicles, maintenance of equipment and the depots throughout the UK & Ireland. You will manage the fitters to ensure they are able to maintain the vehicles and the equipment on the vehicles to the standards as laid out in the Statutory Document for Transport Managers, and ensure all the depots are maintained in accordance with HSE and Statutory guidelines. You will be responsible for ensuring all operators of company vehicles are legally compliant and safe to be driving as per the company driving policy. You will liaise with the contracts managers, supervisory technicians and the operations team to ensure compliance with HSE and DOT standards are upheld. You will be responsible for the production of weekly & monthly management reporting on the status of the depots and the vehicle maintenance. Key Responsibilities • Main business contact for all queries relating to vehicles, maintenance, depot management and transport management, • Manage the fitters to ensure they are in the right place at the right time to be able to support the fleet maintenance requirements and that company procedures are adhered to, • Control stock levels for maintenance materials, • The management of UK & Ireland depots, • Regularly monitor safety standards at the depot and reports to the SHEQ Director any concerns, • Attend weekly scheduling meetings to advise on vehicle usage and transportation issues., • Responsibility of maintenance of all injection equipment and tools Experience • Fleet management, • Experience of managing drivers, and teams of people, • Experience of warehouse/depot management, • Transport & Driver management of high volume operation., • Management and compliance of vehicle fleets.., • Experience of managing drivers to the Working Time Directive, to include scheduling, • Experience of using automated Tachometers and vehicle management IT systems., • Experience of managing transportation budgets Qualifications • Transport Manager CPC, • Full Car and Motorcycle Licence, • HGV Class C Licence, • Counterbalance Fork Lift Truck Licence, Reach Fork Lift Truck Licence, • First Aider Personal attributes We are looking for a person who operates with high integrity, is resilient and takes ownership of their objectives. This person should be a self-starter, knowledgeable, highly organized, dynamic and flexible in their approach and should be of a strong character and have the ability to challenge performance and be challenged. This role will require the candidate to be highly proactive and be able to manage change within the operations team. Hands-on individual who is used to working in a fast paced changing environment. Someone who can work under pressure, solve problems and is a good team player. Ability to manage the fitters where necessary and liaise with senior management as needed. Benefits: • Competitive salary and benefits, • Ongoing training and development, • Abundant career opportunities and progression paths available, • Joining a successful and growing organisation

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Role: Bid Manager - Social Housing / Property Services Location: 1 day required in the Hertfordshire office Salary: up to £75k + car allowance Benefits To be considered for an interview, please make sure your application is full in line with the job specs as found below. We are working with a leading National contractor to recruit a Bid Manager to join their highly successful work-winning team, driving the SQ and tender process and producing exceptional qualitative submissions. You must have recent demonstrable experience in winning planned, and project works within social housing/property services sectors, the end clients being Housing Associations, Local Authorities and RSLs. You will have experience in leading and preparing bids in your own right with a proven track record of scoring highly on quality for term contracts in the value range of £10m - £100m. We are looking for someone with experience in winning strategic bids within the social housing/property services markets including planned maintenance, decarbonisation and EWI. Bid Manager Key Duties: • Project manage the SQ and Tender process to meet client deadlines, • Develop and agree strategies and unique selling points to win individual bids through creative thinking and understanding each client's requirements, • Work proactively with the business/supply chain to gather information to produce exceptional written SQ and tender responses, • Research and write responses that reflect each client's requirements, • Manage the launch and mid-bid review meetings, • Demonstrate a commercial understanding and liaise with estimators, • Maintain an excellent relationship with clients and consultants throughout, • Attend bidder conferences and dialogue sessions as required, • Review completed bids before submission, • Manage all post tender clarifications in line with the client's timescales, • Prepare, manage, attend and lead / support site visits in support of each tender opportunity and to meet each client's requirements, • Work with the Business Development Director and Operations/Commercial teams to identify the interview team and brief them on the opportunity and submission, • Significant bid writing & tender management experience, • Leadership and project management experience, • IT proficient in Word and Excel, • Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), • High levels of attention to detail Applications If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on Howells are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. xrnqpay Howells acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.

Vacancy Summary Job Title: Design Manager Job Type: Permanent Job Ref: #1360 Location: Hertfordshire (Site and office based with flexible working) Start Date: ASAP Salary: c£65,000-£78,000 basic, plus a comprehensive package including car or allowance, healthcare, performance bonus, pension, and more. Company & Project: An award-winning Main Contractor renowned for advancing modern methods of construction and digital design innovation is seeking to strengthen its Design team with the appointment of a Design Manager. The successful candidate will be joining a flagship Healthcare project in the local area, initially working in Pre-Construction. Operating across multiple sectors including Commercial, Science, Residential, Mixed-Use, Healthcare, Higher Education, and Regeneration: the Design Manager will be responsible for managing the design process from early feasibility and planning stages through to on-site coordination and delivery. Duties & Responsibilities: The Design Manager will be part of a team overseeing technical compliance and design management, focusing primarily on early feasibility and procurement stages, while also monitoring on-site design coordination and managing the performance of external consultants. Key responsibilities include: Working as part of the design team, liaising with the client, and on-site delivery team. Ensuring technical accuracy and compliance with all relevant standards and regulations. Driving an efficient design process aligned with project timelines and commercial targets. Desirable Experience: • eExperience as a Design Manager, Technical Manager, or Design & Build Manager on projects valued at £10 million+ or as part of a team on a larger project, from early planning through to completion., • Sector experience across Healthcare, Life Science or Education sectors would be highly advantageous., • A minimum of5 years' experience within an Architectural Practice, Developer, or Main Contractor (experience with a Main Contractor is highly advantageous)., • Previous Roles May Include:, • Technical Manager | Assistant Design Manager | Design Manager | Design Coordinator | Design & Build Manager Qualifications & Skills: • HNC or Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture., • Good communication skills., • Understanding of digital design and modern construction techniques. Application Process: If you would like more information on this Design Manager position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through to Jess Quinn where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest. Services advertised by Apple Technical Recruitment are that of an Employment Agency/Business. JBRP1_UKTJ

Trainee/Assistant Estimator Opportunity – Hatfield, Hertfordshire – up to £40k + Package + Bonus - Hertfordshire We are currently representing a growing main contractor who specialise in large scale commercial and education schemes with values up to £20m. My client is going through a growth period, they are looking for a candidate who is seeking to expand on their existing knowledge and has the drive and determination to progress as the company grows. The Position: My client are open to either a Trainee or an Assistant Estimator, this is very much about the right attitude and desire. You would join a well established team who can aid with continued professional development. • You will play a pivotal role in the pre-construction phase, providing accurate and commercially robust cost advice across a range of construction projects., • The position involves detailed analysis of drawings and specifications, preparation of comprehensive cost plans and tenders, engagement with supply chain partners to secure competitive pricing and identification of commercial and delivery risks., • Working closely with the senior management and project teams, you will support strategic bid decisions and help ensure projects are secured on terms that deliver both value for clients and sustainable profitability for the business. Who would this role suit? • Someone who is currently in a Trainee/Assistant Estimator position and feels that their current employer isn't the right home for them., • A completley fresh Graduate or college leaver who want's their first role on the ladder. Good Maths and computing skills are a must!, • Individuals with a genuine passion for Construction and a high work ethic You may currently be operating as an Estimating Apprentice, Junior Estimator, Trainee Estimator, Assistant Estimator or similar - this role offers real opportunity to be part of a successful and experienced team. What’s in it for you? My client will offer a highly generous negotiable salary of £24,000 - £40,000. The salary will be reflective of your experience level. Additional benefits include car allowance, pension, healthcare, life assurance, expensed travel, annual bonus scheme and more

Vacancy Summary Job Title: Assistant Quantity Surveyor Job Type: Permanent Job Ref: #1354 Location: Hertfordshire Start Date: ASAP Salary: c£40k-£47k basic plus competitive package inc car or allowance, health, performance bonus. Company & Project: Apple Technical Recruitment are working alongside a well thought of Main Contractor operating across Hertfordshire and North London who are looking to recruit an ambitious and driven Assistant Quantity Surveyor to complement their Commercial Management team working on a c£20m+ Mixed Use project in the local area. The opportunity has a clear pathway for progression to Quantity Surveyor level, with full support for further professional development, RICS/ICES APC guidance, and internal training. Duties & Responsibilities: The successful candidate will support the Senior Commercial team with: Assisting in daily commercial management functions during both 2nd stage procurement and on-site delivery. Assisting with measurement & valuations. Preparation of applications for payment. Ensuring compliance with all contractual requirements. Reconciling accounts and managing small-to-medium subcontract packages. Assisting in the placement of subcontract orders. Supporting the production of monthly cost value reconciliation (CVR) reports.Desirable Experience: Minimum 2 years+ experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor (or a strong sandwich placement year). Basic knowledge of JCT contracts would be advantageous. Emerging negotiation skills and a proactive attitude toward learning procurement processes. Previous Roles: Trainee Quantity Surveyor OR Assistant Quantity Surveyor OR Graduate Quantity Surveyor OR Junior Surveyor. Qualifications & Skills: Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management (completed or in final year), or comparable qualification. Application Process: If you would like more information on this Assistant Quantity Surveyor position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through to Jess Quinn; where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest. Services advertised by Apple Technical Recruitment are that of an Employment Agency/Business

Resident Liaison Officer - Social Housing Planned Works Based in Hatfield Full time, permanent £30-33k+ car allowance We are working with a leading main contractor to find a successful and proactive Resident Liaison Officer to join their team delivering a planned maintenance contract within Social Housing based in Hatfield. It will be your responsibility to develop positive relationships with residents in order to provide information and support during refurbishment, maintenance and major works programmes. You will prevent and limit dissatisfaction, resolve complaints and queries quickly and efficiently. This scheme is working closely with a public sector client so previous experience working for a main contractor on similar projects is ideal but not required as training given on the job. Key Responsibilities include: Working on planned maintenance projects Decent Homes programme experience Full clean driving licence with own vehicle Pre-entry visits and company inductions Collect tenancy agreement/approval forms Visiting tenants in their homes and advising them on when and what work is being carried out Act as the main point of contact and deal with any problems/queries that the tenant may have Contacting neighbourhood housing associations and establishing working relations with them Visiting properties that are being refurbished with potential tenants and advising them on completion dates Attending and chairing tenant forum meetings to advise tenants of works being carried outYou will be working for a modern, forward-thinking business; that believes the strengths, skills and personalities of their people are the key to the group's success. Please apply online now, or call Meg from (phone number removed) for more information