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Development Manager

Published

3 years ago

May 13, 2021

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Title: Development Manager
Location: Cavendish Place, London
Job Grade: M2
Business Area: Flexible
Position Type: Permanent

Your space, your opportunity.

Kier Property unlocks potential and creates space for opportunity – investing in and developing sites and schemes right across the UK. With a billion-pound pipeline and a range of property solutions extending from local authority regeneration projects to Network Rail joint ventures, we’re a Top-Three UK trader-developer – and a Number One career destination if you’re looking for the scope and scale to grow and achieve.

Key Responsibilities

We are looking for a Development Manager who will Lead and take responsibility for the team covering all aspects of the development process from the identification of new commercial development opportunities (individual sites, land portfolios and/or corporate acquisitions) through to investment disposal. This is undertaken reporting to the Senior/Development Director and/or Managing Director (Business Unit).

What are we looking for?

You will need experience in the development sector including identifying investments, negotiating lease agreements / end user requirements and ideally investment disposal. Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) is encouraged though is not essential. You must have shown the ability to motivate and manage both yourself and a whole team, as well as having the ability to work with and negotiate directly with private and public sector clients. If you have this experience as well as being able to demonstrate commercial awareness with the ability to build and maintain network industry contacts then please apply.

Pre-employment checks

It’s worth remembering that we’ll undertake the relevant/ standard employment checks if you’re successful in the selection process. This includes taking up your references, as well as checking your ID, driving licence (if appropriate) and your right to work in the UK. Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.

Make the journey. Leave a legacy.

Being part of Kier means living our values of being Collaborative, Trusted and Focused. We all have the potential to shape our world, and it’s through these values that we will leave a lasting legacy.

Kier is an inclusive employer

Closing Date: Thursday 10th June 2021

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Painter- Reading

Published

40 mins ago

April 24, 2024

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About us:

Daniel Owen is an established recruitment consultancy specialising in the placement of quality, temporary and permanent workers to all roles in the Built Environment. Working with some of the UK’s largest and most respected construction, maintenance and engineering companies.

The Role

You will be working within the Facilities maintenance sector in a hotel setting in the Reading region. This would be on a 3 month fixed term contract.

Working 4 days per week, this would be on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Painters responsibilities

-When working as a painter you will ensure that all work is completed to a high standard.

-You will be able to use paint and materials in a safe manner.

– You will work with others to ensure all tasks are completed in a timely manner.

It would be beneficial to have the following previous experience:

Must have previous experience within the painting and decorating sector
Identify the required materials and resources to carry out the work.
Applying paint, varnishing and other finishes, hanging wallpapers and other decorative products
It would be favourable to have a full driving licence so you can commute to and from the job.

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Quantity Surveyor in Birmingham

Published

3 hours ago

April 24, 2024

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Quantity Surveyor/ Commercial Manager who has experience in the construction industry with previous preconstruction & estimating experience.

Package

Salary £65,000 – £70,000 (Dependant on experience)
Pensions scheme
Annual leave
Additional benefits to be discussed

Position Requirements

MRICS qualified
Over 5 years’ working as a QS within the construction industry (UK)
Proven experience of delivering projects and at tender stage
Proven experience working with all types of JCT contracts
A-Level, HND, NVQ or Degree level qualified
Excellent mathematical skills
Good organisational and administrative skills
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Experience using Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook
Self-motivated personality.
Attention to detail with a right first-time attitude.
Organisation and time management skills.

POSITION TITLE: Quantity Surveyor/Commercial Manager

Reports to the Senior Commercial Manager

RESULT STATEMENT: To manage and control the commercial and contractual matters of fit out and refurbishment projects. To ensure that all standards and the required level of profitability are achieved, and risk is mitigated.

To work alongside the respective Project Manager to ensure a profitable and successful project and have the overall responsibility of delivering successful projects commercially.

To develop positive relationships to enhance Inside’s reputation.

WORK LISTING:

Strategic Work: 1. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, supply chain and the Inside team.

Manage the prompt costing of change, secure instructions and maximise commercial opportunities.

Actively participate in design cost control and value engineering solutions.

Recommend and develop improved systems, policies and procedures for the business.

Tactical Work: 1. Participate in tender submissions and ensure tender returns are compliant and numbers are agreed for tender finalisation.

Ensure retention is collected on time and rectify debtors’ issues.

Generate and maintain relevant records, accurate filing and support for all commercial functions and ensure the Inside Team works together to keep accurate records.

Prepare, negotiate, manage and agree cost plans, valuation dates, cashflows and forecast final accounts.

Ensure cost control within projects including preliminary expenditure.

Ensure robust subcontractor orders are awarded to the supply chain.

Ensure fortnightly cashflows are submitted for each project and that the information contained within the cashflow is achieved.

Prepare and submit monthly cost value reconciliations to reflect current and forecast turnover and profit.

STANDARDS:

Position-Specific: 1. Achieve the Operational Standards.

Bring technical ability in all aspects of the role: commercial management, legal, building regulations, commercial procedures, contractual risk management, design principles, construction processes procurement and tendering.

Manage the project turnover forecast accurately.

Monitor the supply chain’s performance and protect Inside from

disputes.

Company-wide: 1. All work will be performed to company policies and standards in the spirit of the company’s Vision and Values.

All work will be performed with a consistent honest approach and effective communication: sincere, with spark, and optimism.

All work will be carried out with the clients and consultants’ relationships and satisfactions in mind.

Support the business in necessary organisational change and sustainable business goals.

Participate and contribute to the company’s best practice

initiatives.

Respond and act upon the need to continued Professional Development and training.

Personal skills: organisational, solution driven, openminded, negotiating skills, positive pragmatic approach, proactive, team player, quality focussed, innovative and enthusiastic.

Display IT and technical ability relating to the role.

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Social Housing Site Manager

Published

17 hours ago

April 23, 2024

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We are currently supporting one of our clients in their search for a Site Manager for social housing refurbishment works in and around Manchester. This work will be covering bathrooms and kitchen works so experience of this work is a must. This is ongoing work and could lead to a permanent role if suitable. I am looking for a Manager who has social housing refurb experience.

As Site Manager you will take full responsibility for the Site Activities which will include:

Delivering all Construction activities in line with Health & Safety policies
Working to RAMS
Monitoring quality and progress
Coordinating direct and indirect (Subcontractor) personnel
Lead and deliver against project programme
Liaison with internal departments
Ensuring high quality records / reports / paperwork are maintained and completed in a timely fashion
Regular liaison and site updates with the Contracts Manager
Regualar liasion with the client
Candidates must be able to demonstrate a previous and successful track record.

Key qualifications will include:

SSSTS or SMSTS
First Aid Certificate
Time served Tradesperson or qualified to appropriate level HNC/HND/NVQ
Ability to use IT systems

This position is due to start asap. If interested, please send your CV or call Tom on 01618869670