I need a full time personal driver for a family of 6. We need someone that is flexible and lives around or not too far from the Gerrards cross area. We own a Mercedes Viano that will be the primary vehicle along with other cars. We’re looking for someone that can mix well with a large family and is looking for a long term option for work. Majority of travels are into central London, and various airports.
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.
Nursery Practitioner Wanted – Bray, Maidenhead 📍 Location: Bray, Maidenhead 💷 Pay: £14 per hour (paid weekly) 🕒 Hours: 42.5 hours per week – 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM (Term-Time Only) 📅 Start: From the beginning of the summer term We are currently looking for a Level 3 qualified nursery practitioner to work in a lovely preschool setting in Bray. This is a term-time-only role, ideal for someone who enjoys working with children and wants to make a difference in their early development. ✨ Responsibilities: • Help children learn and grow in a safe, fun environment • Support with daily routines like setting up and packing away • Work closely with the team to follow EYFS guidelines • Be flexible to cover early or late shifts when needed (e.g., if a team member is off sick or at training) 🕘 Shift Option: A shorter shift (9 AM to 3 PM) may be possible, but you must be willing to do full hours when required. ✅ What You’ll Need: • Level 3 childcare qualification (Ofsted-recognised) • Enhanced DBS (Child Workforce) • Valid training in safeguarding, food hygiene, and paediatric first aid • Understanding of the EYFS framework 🌟 What You’ll Get: • £14 per hour, with weekly pay • Friendly team and supportive working environment • A great opportunity to grow your experience in early years education 📩 If this sounds like the right role for you, please get in touch. We’d love to hear from you!
🏢 Residential Building Manager (Live-In Role) 📍 West Ruislip, London 🕒 Full-Time | 🏠 Accommodation Provided Maten and Degan is seeking a proactive, professional, and trustworthy Residential Building Manager to oversee a 64-flat development in West London. This is a live-in position with a rent-free flat provided on-site. Key Responsibilities: - Act as the primary on-site representative for tenants and contractors - Manage daily operations, including reporting repairs and overseeing maintenance - Handle tenant check-ins, check-outs, and tenancy documentation - Maintain logs of communication, issues, and site incidents - Support the head office with basic administrative duties - Ensure building standards, safety, and cleanliness are consistently upheld Ideal Candidate: - Experience in property, housing, or site management - Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills - Highly reliable and organised with strong attention to detail - Comfortable handling paperwork, phone calls, and tenant-facing duties - Able to live on-site full-time and respond to issues as needed This is an opportunity to play a key role in managing a growing residential site with long-term potential as the development expands.