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Sureserve Sureserve mission is to be the trusted partner of choice to the social housing and related public sector in delivering essential and affordable heating, energy savings, and compliance solutions. We are playing a key and progressive role in decarbonisation, always delivering for customers, employees, residents and the environment with safety, integrity and respect at the forefront of everything we do. We provide trusted high-quality solutions that focus on energy efficiency, warm, safe, and compliant homes, and an improved quality of life for residents. With a Nationwide reach, regional and local relationships and expertise, and commitment to excellent client service we are set up to be a trusted partner for now and the future. Sureserve Compliance Central We are a national company offering market leading heating & hot water solutions from a network of regional offices across the East of England and the Midlands, strategically positioned to ensure comprehensive coverage and uncompromised access to our clients We are seeking an experienced gas engineer to join our busy team to carry out service, and repairs on domestic heating and hot water systems for our customers. Overview of Role: The primary responsibility of the Heating Engineer will be to maintain and repair heating systems in our clients' properties. They will ensure that the heating & hot water systems are operating efficiently and safely, and that any repairs are completed in a timely manner ensuring customer satisfaction. Key Responsibilities: • Carry out service and maintenance works on a variety of domestic properties across the region., • Ensuring high levels of customer care in dealing with clients and tenants to meet the required quality standards., • Communicate updates and progress of work, completing the required paperwork electronically and manually., • Ensure all Health and Safety requirements and legislation, including Risk Assessments, Safe Systems of Work and COSHH Records, are adhered to during your daily work., • Gas qualifications are essential for this role including as a minimum CCN1, CENWAT, HTR1, CKR1., • Out of Hours evening and weekend cover on a rota basis is required as part of this role, • A friendly and professional attitude to build strong relationships with clients & tenants, • Company vehicle and fuel card, • Uniform & mobile device, • Support provided for professional qualifications, • Employee wellbeing programme, occupational health support, telephone support- counselling for staff, • Service level awarded annual leave, • Enhanced maternity & paternity packages, • Dental/Healthcare cash plan, • Cycle to Work Scheme, • Electric Vehicle Leasing Scheme, • Gender & Equality Working Group, • Sureserve Academy- a platform for development, career progression, • Employee Voice programme, • Social activities for all of our Teams As part of our commitment to Inclusivity, we offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process for individuals who may require them. If you feel you need any adjustments, please contact Successful applicants will be subject to eligibility checks including the right to work in the UK and DBS checks. Join us in our mission to deliver excellence across the UK. JBRP1_UKTJ

Assistant Site Manager Location East Midlands, Derbyshire, Spondon Job Type Permanent, Full-Time Monday - Friday Salary £45,000 - £55,000 per annum + generous package About the Company A quality-focused housing developer known in the market for delivering high-specification homes seeks a diligent and motivated Assistant Site Manager to join its team on a development in Spondon. The company prides itself on craftsmanship, attention to detail, and delivering exceptional new build housing projects. Job Purpose To support the Site Manager in the effective management and delivery of traditional new build housing developments, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the high standards expected by the company and its customers. Key Responsibilities Assist in planning, organising, and supervising day-to-day site activities to maintain progress and quality standards. Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and company policies, promoting a safe working environment for all personnel and visitors. Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams to facilitate smooth operations and resolve site issues promptly. Monitor and report on site progress, identifying risks and implementing corrective measures where necessary. Maintain accurate and up-to-date site records including site diaries, quality check sheets, and health and safety documentation. Su...

Contracts Manager – Social Housing Refurbishment 📍 East Midlands 💰 £65,000 – £70,000 per year + Car Allowance + Benefits 🕒 Full-time | Permanent Overview We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee the delivery of social housing refurbishment and planned maintenance projects across the East Midlands. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing contractor delivering high-quality works for housing associations and local authorities. You will take responsibility for managing multiple refurbishment contracts, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. Key Responsibilities * Manage multiple social housing refurbishment and planned maintenance contracts across the East Midlands * Oversee Site Managers, supervisors, and subcontractors across several live projects * Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification * Monitor programme performance, costs, and project risks * Ensure full compliance with health & safety regulations and company procedures * Build and maintain strong relationships with housing associations, local authorities, and clients * Review project progress, chair contract meetings, and provide reports to senior management * Support commercial teams with variations, valuat...

Heating Engineer About Our Client Our client is a trusted partner to the social housing sector and wider public services, delivering essential, affordable heating, energy efficiency, and compliance solutions across the UK. They play a progressive and influential role in decarbonisation, consistently delivering high-quality services that benefit customers, employees, residents, and the environment. Safety, integrity, and respect are at the heart of everything they do. With nationwide coverage supported by strong regional and local expertise, our client is committed to providing excellent service and long-term partnerships—ensuring warm, safe, compliant homes and an improved quality of life for residents. About the Role Our client is seeking an experienced Gas & Oil Heating Engineer to join their busy and growing team. Operating from a network of regional offices across the East of England and the Midlands, they provide market-leading heating and hot water solutions with comprehensive coverage and responsive local support. The successful candidate will carry out servicing and repairs on domestic heating and hot water systems, ensuring systems operate safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with industry standards. Delivering excellent customer service and high-quality workmanship will be central to the role. Key Responsibilities • Carry out servicing, maintenance, and repair work across a range of domestic properties., • Diagnose faults and complete repairs efficiently and effectively., • Provide a high standard of customer care when dealing with clients and tenants., • Communicate clearly regarding work progress and updates., • Accurately complete required documentation, both electronically and manually., • Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation, including Risk Assessments, Safe Systems of Work, and COSHH requirements., • Follow stock control and ordering procedures to ensure availability of parts. Skills, Experience & Requirements • Current Gas qualifications (minimum): CCN1, CENWAT, HTR1, CKR1., • OFTEC certifications: OFT10-101, OFT10-105E, OFT10-600a., • Experience servicing and repairing domestic heating systems., • Willingness to participate in an out-of-hours evening and weekend rota., • Professional, friendly manner with the ability to build strong relationships with clients and tenants., • Commitment to safety, compliance, and high standards of workmanship., • Successful completion of relevant criminal and reference checks prior to employment. What’s on Offer • Company vehicle and fuel card, • Uniform and mobile device, • Ongoing support for professional development and qualifications, • Employee wellbeing programme, occupational health support, and confidential counselling, • Service-related annual leave entitlement, • Enhanced maternity and paternity packages, • Dental and healthcare cash plan, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Electric Vehicle leasing scheme, • Gender & Equality Working Group, • Dedicated development platform and clear career progression pathways, • Employee Voice programme, • Regular team social activities, • Employee recognition programme celebrating those who live the company values Ardour Associates values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business. #heatingengineer #utilities #water #gasengineer #engineer #Customerservice

Heating Engineer About Our Client Our client’s mission is to be the trusted partner of choice to the social housing sector and wider public sector, delivering essential and affordable heating, energy efficiency, and compliance solutions. They play a progressive and influential role in decarbonisation, consistently delivering for customers, employees, residents, and the environment. Safety, integrity, and respect are at the heart of everything they do. Through high-quality, trusted solutions, our client focuses on improving energy efficiency, ensuring warm, safe, and compliant homes, and enhancing residents’ overall quality of life. With a nationwide presence, strong regional and local relationships, and a commitment to outstanding service delivery, our client is well positioned as a trusted partner for both now and the future. About the Business Our client is a national organisation delivering market-leading heating and hot water solutions through a network of regional offices across the East of England and the Midlands. Their strategic positioning ensures comprehensive coverage and responsive, high-quality service to customers. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Gas Engineer to join their busy team, carrying out servicing and repairs on domestic heating and hot water systems. Role Overview The Heating Engineer will be responsible for maintaining and repairing heating systems within domestic properties. You will ensure systems operate safely and efficiently, completing all repairs in a timely manner while delivering an excellent standard of customer service. Key Responsibilities • Carry out servicing, maintenance, and repair works across a variety of domestic properties within the region., • Deliver high levels of customer care when interacting with clients and tenants, ensuring required quality standards are consistently met., • Provide clear communication regarding work updates and progress., • Accurately complete required documentation, both electronically and manually., • Adhere strictly to Health and Safety legislation and company policies, including Risk Assessments, Safe Systems of Work, and COSHH regulations., • Comply with stock ordering and auditing procedures to ensure required parts are available to complete works efficiently. Key Skills & Requirements • Essential gas qualifications including: CCN1, CENWAT, HTR1, CKR1 (minimum requirement)., • Willingness to participate in an out-of-hours rota, including evenings and weekends., • A professional, approachable manner with the ability to build strong relationships with clients and tenants., • Successful completion of all relevant pre-employment checks, including criminal record and reference checks. Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm (1 hour lunch break), plus participation in the evening and weekend call-out rota. What’s on Offer • Company vehicle and fuel card, • Uniform and mobile device, • Support for professional development and qualifications, • Employee wellbeing programme, including occupational health and counselling support, • Service-linked annual leave entitlement, • Enhanced maternity and paternity packages, • Dental/Healthcare cash plan, • Cycle to Work Scheme, • Electric Vehicle Leasing Scheme, • Gender & Equality Working Group, • Internal development academy offering structured career progression, • Employee Voice programme, • Team social events and activities, • Employee recognition programme celebrating colleagues who embody company values Ardour Associates values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business. #heatingengineer #utilities #water #engineer #Customerservice

QUANTITY SURVEYOR Job Title: Quantity Surveyor Location: East Midlands (Derby office with projects across East Midlands) Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 (DOE) Benefits: Car or car allowance, pension, private medical, 27 days holiday The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established and award winning contractor delivering high-quality residential projects across the East Midlands. With a strong pipeline of work and a growing regional presence, the business offers a stable and supportive environment where commercial professionals can develop their careers and play a key role in delivering meaningful projects within local communities. The company is committed to investing in its people and provides clear opportunities for progression, making this an excellent role for an experienced Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to take the next step in their career, or for a Quantity Surveyor seeking a new challenge within a growing regional business. The Role Based from the East Midlands regional office in Derby, you will support the commercial management of construction projects across the region, Project coverage typically extends from Coalville through to Nottingham. The role will require regular site visits to maintain strong engagement with delivery teams and ensure projects remain commercially on track. The successful candidate will ideally have experience working within social housing construction or with regional building contractors, bringing a strong understanding of the contracting side of projects and experience managing change and commercial risk. Career Development This role offers a genuine opportunity to progress within a growing regional team. The business values long-term career development and supports employees in building their expertise, taking on greater responsibility, and advancing into senior commercial or leadership roles over time. Key Responsibilities Manage the commercial aspects of construction projects from procurement through to final account. Monitor and control project costs, ensuring financial efficiency and value for money. Prepare cost forecasts, budgets, and regular financial reporting. Administer contracts and ensure compliance with contractual obligations. Manage and negotiate variations and change control throughout the project lifecycle. Procure subcontractor packages and manage subcontractor accounts. Work closely with project managers, site teams, and stakeholders to achieve commercial and project objectives. Maintain a visible site presence to support project delivery and resolve commercial matters Contribute to continuous improvement within the commercial team. Key Responsibilities Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within a contractor environment. A background in social housing construction or working with regional build contractors. Strong experience managing variations, subcontractor accounts, and project costs. Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills. The ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively with project teams. Applications are also welcomed from Senior Quantity Surveyors where experience aligns with the scope of the role