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Job Title Quantity Surveyor Salary Our salaries are competitive and reviewed regularly to ensure they remain fair and in line with the wider industry. Location Tipton Our Company Doocey Group is a family-run utility and civil engineering contractor with over 40 years’ experience built on strong, Black Country values. We’ve experienced significant growth over the past 10 years which we’ve achieved through consistently delivering high quality work on behalf of our clients, including National Grid and South Staffordshire Water. We pride ourselves on the strength of our relationship with our clients and subcontractors and despite operating in a very fast-paced and often challenging industry, we will soon register a turnover of £100m, a significant milestone for the organisation. If you’re looking to join a business that values hard work, loyalty and ambition, you’ll feel right at home here. The Role We are looking for a Quantity surveyor to manage the commercial and contractual aspects of civil engineering and construction projects, from initial cost planning through to final account settlement. The Quantity surveyor will ensure alignment between Company and Client requirements, with a focus on cost efficiency, value optimisation and risk management to support the successful delivery of projects to agreed standards, budgets and timescales. Responsibilities • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with senior commercial and operational stakeholders within key client organisations, • Support Contract Managers and Senior Management in the financial management, reporting and performance of assigned contracts, • Prepare and submit applications for payment and associated reports in line with contractual deadlines, • Manage the subcontractor process, including approvals, work allocation, payment certification and maintaining accurate records, • Undertake full commercial management of projects, including cost control, forecasting, and progress monitoring, • Produce and manage Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), including analysis of performance, tracking of variations and reporting on profitability, • Attend regular client meetings to review financial performance, resolve outstanding balances and support positive cash flow, • Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies including weekly review of Statements of Account across all workstreams, • Identify, analyse and respond to commercial risks throughout the project lifecycle, • Prepare and submit early warnings, compensation events and claims in accordance with contract requirements and negotiate commercial settlements, • Contribute to value engineering initiatives by proposing alternative solutions to improve cost efficiency, • Provide commercial input on contractual and legal matters arising during project delivery, • Support the wider commercial team with administrative duties, including data entry into internal systems and maintaining accurate filing structures Personal Qualities • Strong commercial awareness, • Highly analytical with excellent attention to detail, • Confident communicator, • Strong negotiation and influencing skills, • Well organised with effective time management, • Proactive problem-solver, • High level of professionalism and integrity, • Resilient and confident, • Collaborative team player, • Committed to continuous professional development Technical Skills & Experience • Minimum 4 years’ relevant experience in a Quantity Surveyor role, ideally within utilities, • Strong numerical and financial management skills with a high level of commercial awareness, • Proven experience in cost control, forecasting and commercial reporting, • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and associated financial systems, • Strong understanding of commercial contract law, particularly NEC forms of contract (Options A-E, Early Warning Notices, and Z Clauses) Qualifications & Training • BSc in Quantity Surveying or related subject, • Working towards or holding a professional accreditation (desirable), • Full UK Driving Licence Additional Information Doocey Group value a diverse workforce and welcome applications form all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated Quantity Surveyor to develop their career within a growing and supportive organisation. Please note that we operate with a preferred supplier list and will not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies with whom we do not have an existing agreement. By submitting your application, you consent to Doocey Group retaining your CV, application details, and personal information for the purpose of considering you for current and future employment opportunities. Your information will be stored securely and will only be shared internally as necessary.

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Job Title Assistant Accountant Salary Our salaries are competitive and reviewed regularly to ensure they remain fair and in line with the wider industry. Location Tipton Our Company Doocey Group is a family-run utility and civil engineering contractor with over 40 years’ experience built on strong, Black Country values. We’ve experienced significant growth over the past 10 years which we’ve achieved through consistently delivering high quality work on behalf of our clients, including National Grid and South Staffordshire Water. We pride ourselves on the strength of our relationship with our clients and subcontractors and despite operating in a very fast-paced and often challenging industry, we will soon register a turnover of £100m, a significant milestone for the organisation. If you’re looking to join a business that values hard work, loyalty and ambition, you’ll feel right at home here. The Role The Assistant Accountant is a key role in supporting the wider Finance Team, covering a variety of accounting and administrative duties in a timely and effective manner. This role supports all Group companies and is an important link with internal and external stakeholders. Responsibilities • Import sales information into the finance system in a timely and accurate manner, • Process cashbook transactions, ensuring all entries are recorded correctly, • Post bank statements and complete regular bank reconciliations, • Allocate incoming cash within the sales ledger, resolving any discrepancies where required, • Assist with the processing of subcontractor payment packs, including reconciling requested payments, checking compliance with CIS and VAT, and preparing remittance advice for authorisation, • Maintain digital records to support intercompany and third-party recharges, • Prepare and maintain debtor reports and support credit control activities as required, • Produce monthly spend reports, • Review and analyse credit card spend and employee expenses, • Assist with the preparation of statutory returns, • Support the production of monthly management accounts, including balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis, • Maintain accurate digital records and ensure documentation is up to date, • Carry out nominal account reconciliations, investigating and resolving any variances, • Raise sales invoices and issue customer statements in line with company procedures, • Provide support with purchase ledger processing as required Personal Qualities • An interest in developing a career within finance, • Strong attention to detail, • Good organisational skills, • A methodical and structured approach to work, • Basic problem-solving skills, • Good communication skills, • Proactive and reliable, • Positive and flexible approach to work Technical Skills & Experience • Previous experience in a similar finance or accounts role (desirable but not essential), • Strong IT skills including a good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel Qualifications & Training • GCSEs Grade 4-9 or equivalent in Maths and English Additional Information Doocey Group value a diverse workforce and welcome applications form all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Please note that we operate with a preferred supplier list and will not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies with whom we do not have an existing agreement. By submitting your application, you consent to Doocey Group retaining your CV, application details, and personal information for the purpose of considering you for current and future employment opportunities. Your information will be stored securely and will only be shared internally as necessary

Job Title Costing Administrator Apprentice Salary Our salaries are competitive and reviewed regularly to ensure they remain fair and in line with the wider industry. Location Tipton Our Company Doocey Group is a family-run utility and civil engineering contractor with over 40 years’ experience built on strong, Black Country values. We’ve experienced significant growth over the past 10 years which we’ve achieved through consistently delivering high quality work on behalf of our clients, including National Grid and South Staffordshire Water. We pride ourselves on the strength of our relationship with our clients and subcontractors and despite operating in a very fast-paced and often challenging industry, we will soon register a turnover of £100m, a significant milestone for the organisation. If you’re looking to join a business that values hard work, loyalty and ambition, you’ll feel right at home here. The Role The Costings Administrator Apprentice provides support in the preparation, analysis, and management of costings and financial data. The role involves assisting in compiling accurate cost estimations, maintaining financial records, liaising with departments to gather required data, and ensuring compliance with company procedures and policies. This position is designed to offer hands-on experience and training, contributing to both personal development and the overall efficiency of the costings team. The Apprenticeship This role includes enrolment onto a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship delivered in partnership with Sandwell College. This apprenticeship will work towards developing key competencies such as communication, data handling, problem solving and effective use of business systems, all aligned with the requirements of the role. A representative from Sandwell College will attend site monthly to: • Review coursework progress, • Assess performance against apprenticeship standards and targets, • Provide guidance and support to ensure successful completion of the programme The apprentice is expected to maintain up-to-date coursework, actively engage in review sessions and demonstrate continuous development throughout the duration of the apprenticeship. Responsibilities • Work towards being first point of contact for all Costing’s queries from both inside and outside of the company, • Collate and chase, if necessary, any outstanding data from other departments to ensure data is prepared for weekly manager’s meeting, • Notify Directors and HR daily of the Finance teams’ whereabouts, • Working alongside the Costing’s team, ensure the timely maintenance of the Costing’s email inbox, responding and actioning accordingly, • Ensure personal coursework is consistently up to date, accurate and you are on track for the course completion date, • Populate costing spreadsheets, • Scan and digitally file weekly Costings and back-up documents, • Attend and take notes during the Costing meeting with supervisors, managers and directors, • Attend and participate in monthly tutor meetings to support with further learning towards successful completion for your apprenticeship, • Completion of any other necessary Costing’s tasks, as and when required, • Ensure completion of ongoing learning and development, to work towards full Costing’s Administrator role, • Ensure personal coursework is kept up-to-date and accurate, • Attend a monthly tutor meeting to support further learning towards your apprenticeship Personal Qualities • Strong attention to detail, • Highly organised, • Good communication skills, • Proactive and self-motivated, • Willingness to learn, • Punctual and organised, • Reliable, • Positive attitude Technical Skills & Experience • Working towards a comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint Qualifications & Training • Minimum Grade 4 in GCSE Maths and English Additional Information Doocey Group value a diverse workforce and welcome applications form all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Please note that we operate with a preferred supplier list and will not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies with whom we do not have an existing agreement. By submitting your application, you consent to Doocey Group retaining your CV, application details, and personal information for the purpose of considering you for current and future employment opportunities. Your information will be stored securely and will only be shared internally as necessary

Job Title IT Manager & Hands on Principal Technician Salary Our salaries are competitive and reviewed regularly to ensure they remain fair and in line with the wider industry. Location Tipton Our Company Doocey Group is a family-run utility and civil engineering contractor with over 40 years’ experience built on strong, Black Country values. We’ve experienced significant growth over the past 10 years which we’ve achieved through consistently delivering high quality work on behalf of our clients, including National Grid and South Staffordshire Water. We pride ourselves on the strength of our relationship with our clients and subcontractors and despite operating in a very fast-paced and often challenging industry, we will soon register a turnover of £100m, a significant milestone for the organisation. If you’re looking to join a business that values hard work, loyalty and ambition, you’ll feel right at home here. The Role The IT Manager & Hands on Principal Technician is responsible for providing advanced technical support, managing IT infrastructure (including networking), and ensuring the smooth operation of the company’s IT systems across all sites. The role will involve working closely with the Head of Technology to roll out the vision for IT operations, network, and infrastructure improvements across the business. Responsibilities • Lead, mentor and develop a small IT team, including performance management, workload planning via ticketing systems and ongoing skills development, • Oversee day-to-day IT operations while balancing strategic improvement initiatives and long-term technology roadmap., • Manage and support multi-site IT infrastructure, ensuring consistency, performance and reliability across all locations, • Implement, modernise and maintain infrastructure and systems to meet organisational and security standards, • Develop, maintain and enforce IT policies, procedures and best practices, • Maintain and evolve IT asset management processes, including lifecycle tracking and procurement, • Oversee provisioning, distribution and management of end-user devices (laptops, tablets and mobile devices), • Monitor system performance and proactively identify risks, vulnerabilities or potential outages before they impact the business, • Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues using structured troubleshooting approaches Personal Qualities • Hands-on leader, • Strong communicator, • Proactive mindset, • Highly organised and pragmatic, • Analytical and solution-focussed, • Service-driven, • Resilient under pressure Technical Skills & Experience • 8+ years’ IT experience, including 3-5 years in a leadership role managing small teams, preferably as an IT Manager & Hands on Principal Technician, • Proven experience supporting and modernising IT environments for 300+ users across multiple sites, • Experience delivering IT projects, upgrades and deployments aligned to business objectives, • Familiar with ITIL principles and service delivery frameworks Qualifications & Training • Relevant IT qualification or equivalent practical experience, • ITIL certificate (desirable), • Microsoft or cybersecurity certifications (desirable), • Experience with ISO 27001 or similar frameworks (desirable) Additional Information Doocey Group value a diverse workforce and welcome applications form all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Please note that we operate with a preferred supplier list and will not accept unsolicited IT Manager & Hands on Principal Technician CVs from recruitment agencies with whom we do not have an existing agreement. By submitting your application for the IT Manager & Hands on Principal Technician, you consent to Doocey Group retaining your CV, application details, and personal information for the purpose of considering you for current and future employment opportunities. Your information will be stored securely and will only be shared internally as necessary