The candidate would ideally have previous experience of working in Procurement and the Construction Industry (although not essential) and enjoy working in a fast paced yet rewarding area of the business, contributing to the successful delivery of our projects. They will have responsibility for buying the requisite goods and services required by the various departments within the group and must be focused on minimising spending costs in every area whilst maintaining an awareness of quality, safety and environmental issues which are key requirements of the business. The ability to work within a busy team environment as well as individually is essential. The broad spectrum of services provided to the construction industry by the group requires that the candidate must be able to gain knowledge of all these areas and will be procuring for all departments within the business’ portfolio.

The role includes (but is not limited to):

• Day to day procurement of materials, goods and services to ensure the smooth and efficient running of our projects
• Liaising directly with site personnel to provide advice and guidance to assist in delivery of projects
• Ensuring suppliers meet required delivery timescales
• Negotiating prices with suppliers
• Other ad hoc procurement for non-project requirements
• Daily interface with the company-specific COINS accounts system

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 5:30pm, salary range £30-35k dependent upon experience

An opportunity has arisen for a Contracts Manager with a minimum of five years’ experience to join our expanding Earthworks and Infrastructure Division. Reporting to the Operations Director, you will have worked in similar roles and take responsibility for chairing client meetings with full regular full client liaison, cost control and budget monitoring, risk monitoring, DTMs, project meetings and health and safety. Oversee all coordination of the works, managing the teams and client facing lead.

You will have full day to day responsibility for multiple sites’ operations and take full responsibility of the programme from weekly dropline reviews and forecast looking ahead of any areas that are approaching the critical Path, unblocking design restraints and commercial blockers, factoring in long lead items by ordering in advance by way of procurement schedule management.

You will ensure that site operations and the effective delivery methodology of our Integrated Management System are being managed correctly by Project and Site Managers, Engineers and Subcontractors.

You will be accountable and motivate, encourage and drive the team to success, aiding where possible. You will lead by example.

To start a discussion about this exciting opportunity, click the Apply Button now and send us your CV and covering letter, quoting the reference above.

We are looking for an experienced Earthworks and Infrastructure Project Manager to join our team with a minimum of 5 years experience in managing works on site, predominantly within the scope of earthworks. Remediation experience would be advantageous as is an exemplary Health and Safety compliance record.

Reporting to the Contracts Manager, you will manage the project site team, design team and subcontractors as required.

Specific responsibilities include

• Chairing client meetings with full regular full client liaison, cost control and budget monitoring, risk monitoring, DTMs, project meetings and health and safety. Oversee all coordination of the works, managing the teams and client facing lead.
• Day to day responsibility for the site operations.
• Taking full responsibility of the programme from weekly dropline reviews and forecast looking ahead of any areas that are approaching the critical Path, unblocking design restraints and commercial blockers, factoring in long lead items by ordering in advance.
• Management of procurement schedule.
• Ensuring site operations are being managed correctly by managing the Site Managers, Engineers and subcontractors.
• Motivate and drive the team to success, encouraging and aiding where possible, take the lead, be accountable and lead by example.

We are offering a salary of £60-65k, plus a vehicle or car allowance, 23 days’ holiday plus bank holidays. Hours of work are 08:00 to 17:30, or as required in addition to fulfil the role.

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Expansion within our Earthworks and Infrastructure division means that we are recruiting for an experienced Estimator to join our team. Based at our large facility at Ebbsfleet, Kent, just off the A2 near Bluewater, you will have a minimum of ten years’ experience within similar roles. Together with having a full UK driving licence, your specific responsibilities will include

• Analysis of drawings and specifications
• Understand contractual terms and conditions
• Assemble accurate and well organised estimates and proposals in a timely manner
• Provide clear detailed quantity take offs
• Organise sub‐contractor’s quotations, negotiate to ensure quotes meet contract documents
• Complete budgeting and scheduling for projects and track same
• Ensure site personnel are provided with robust handover pack upon successful tender award
• Provide and maintain unit pricing and database for material and labour costing
• Formulate cost breakdown from estimates and for project progress
• Attend necessary pre, mid and post bid tender interviews

This role will report to the Group Commercial Director and the salary is negotiable. Usual large company benefits apply.

If this sounds like you, click the apply now button to send us your CV and covering letter.

Are you looking for a rewarding career with an award-winning company that prides itself on family values, puts its people first and provides somewhere you can find security for the future?

We are committed to providing quality apprenticeship opportunities in a range of operative, technical and management occupations.

Please send your CV and personal statement to [email protected], clearly indicating which role you are applying for.

We are currently looking for Project Managers and Site Managers with Tier One enabling experience to work across our London project portfolio.

Applicants must hold relevant CCDO/CSCS card.

Requirements:

• Extensive industry experience
• Strong communication, literacy and organisational skills
• Capability to organise and run several projects from sectors within our diverse project portfolio
• Fully aware of Health, Safety and Environmental legislation with the ability to assess then produce Risk Assessment, Method Statements, Programmes and Construction Phase Health and Safety Plans
• Good commercial awareness
• Management experience with behavioural awareness
• Must be IT literate in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to operate programming software such as MS Project and Elecosoft PowerProject is an advantage but not essential

To apply, please forward your CV to [email protected]

Our asbestos department is looking to recruit Contracts Managers to work from our London/South East and Wakefield offices.

The role will involve assisting our existing management team in the day to day operations of providing a service to an in-house and external client base.

To be considered for this role, applicants will need to provide a close match to the following criteria:

Minimum 5 years experience within an asbestos related management role
Extensive industry experience – inclusive of all asbestos legislation
Good communication, literacy and organisational skills;
Capability to organise and run several projects from sectors within our diverse project portfolio
Fully aware of Health, Safety and Environmental legislation with the ability to assess then produce Risk Assessment, Method Statements and Construction Phase Health and Safety Plans
Good commercial awareness
Management experience with behavioural awareness
Must be IT literate in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to operate programming software such as MS Project and Asta is an advantage but not essential
To apply for the role please email your CV to [email protected]

We are currently looking for asbestos removal supervisors and operatives to join the business covering London and surrounding area.

The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year industry experience
All current training in date
Up to date medical
A good understanding of current regulations and ACoP’s
A full UK driving license with B+E qualification
Be able to work in a professional manner
CSCS
NVQ training desirable
Be willing to work to the highest standards

To apply for the vacancy please email your CV to [email protected]

We are currently looking for experienced personnel to join our Industrial Demolition Division. These positions are temporary and requirements are immediate.

Operatives are to be based at Runcorn and Teesside, to start as soon as possible.

Applicants must hold CCDO Card or CSCS Card.

To apply for the vacancy in question, please respond by email to [email protected]

Start Date: Immediately

Terms: Permanent role

Salary: Negotiable plus benefits

Company overview:

Swantest is a specialist company providing structural testing, investigation, remedial and strengthening solutions for complex projects. We are a team of multi-disciplined engineers who can provide a wide range of specialist site services to the construction, demolition and civil engineering industry.

Site technician role overview: 

We are looking to employ an experienced site technician to join our testing division to work on a range of site investigation projects across London and the home counties.

The main duties of the role will involve driving from site to site, carrying out tests and recording results to allow our engineers to compile reports for clients. You will be provided with and trained in the use of various specialist testing equipment and undertaking in-situ testing, including:

• Plate Bearing Tests
• Shear Vane Tests
• Dynamic cone penetrometer tests

Swantest also carry out a number of other structural tests; such as pull out tests, load capacity tests, barrier tests, and more. The right candidate will also be shown how to carry out these tests to assist our team across the division.

This list is not exhaustive, and the candidate will be expected to take a leading role, get actively involved and become an integral part of the team.

Candidates as a minimum should have the following capabilities:

• At least 1 year on site experience as a site technician or material testing
• Numeracy and literacy to GCSE level C or equivalent
• Capable of impartially recording data and keeping site records
• Clear communicator, both written and spoken English
• Clean UK manual driving licence – company van will be provided
• Proficient in the use of MS Excel and
• Some knowledge of structures and construction materials
• Willing to work on site in adverse weather conditions

If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your CV, by email, to [email protected]

See our website www.swantest.co.uk for further details about our company