Groundworks Surveyor

£45,000 - £70,000

Chelmsford

gap construction is proud to be representing a family run contractors in their search for a Groundworks Surveyor to work at their facility based near Chelmsford.

The client is a very established and thriving operator in the world of construction and are a company that seek to go above and beyond to ensure both employees and clients are satisfied. They can offer a unique blend of the collegiate attitude of a tight knit team, and the lure of large and widely varied projects. As a result of this and their hugely talented team they ensure nothing but supremely professional service and superb quality results. Ideal for someone looking to move from a larger PLC builder.

Performance Objectives

• Preparing, negotiating, and agreeing final accounts.
• To procure sub-contract and material packages.
• Preparing cost budgets and prices for contract variations
• To prepare monthly reporting for management
• To control and monitor expenditure against budget.

Person Specification

• A few years post degree level experience is essential.
• The Successful candidate needs to be personable, dedicated, and ambitious, but above all poses a positive and can-do attitude.
• Full driving licence
• Ability to form strong working relationships
• Good IT and communication skills
• Able to work to tight deadlines under pressure

Apply

Please send your CV to info@gap-construction.com and call James at gap construction on

01223 375 629

If you have any questions or are interested in any other opportunities we may have, please do not hesitate to contact on 01223 375 629

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of gap construction who are operating as an employment agency.

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Closing Date:

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Domestic Plumbing & Heating Engineer

£40,000 - £42,000

Chinnor

gap construction are proud to be representing this established and professional heating and plumbing company in their search for a Domestic Plumbing & Heating Engineer to work out of their head office based near Chinnor.

The Successful Candidate will be required to attend Various sites within the home counties to carry out the multitude of different tasks. These will include servicing, repairs, plumbing installations, boiler and cylinder installations, general maintenance, and commissioning of all appliances.

The company will also provide the successful candidate with a Company vehicle, fuel card, company electronic communications device along with any necessary training.

Ideal skills and qualifications also include:

• The Ideal candidate will have experience with all current British plumbing and heating systems along with good product knowledge of system installations including un-vented cylinders, gas, oil, and LPG installations and ASHP.
• Must be Gas Safe registered and have boilers, cookers, fires, pipework, and unvented cylinders certification.
• ASHP service & maintenance, OFTEC Oil registration also preferred.
• It would also be an advantage to have LPG and underfloor heating experience.
• A confident and enthusiastic engineer

Please send your CV to luca.dusi@gap-construction.com or call Luca on 01223 375 629 to discuss this opportunity in more detail.

If you have any questions or are interested in any other opportunities we may have, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01223 375 629

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Mechanical Project Manager
£55,000.00 per year
Chinnor

gap construction are proud to be representing this market leading plumbing & Heating organisation. This is an ideal opportunity for a distinguished Mechanical Project Manager with a previous track record of successfully delivering residential projects at a high level. Our client have built a sterling reputation across Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire and beyond.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing a wide range of residential projects from bespoke high-end work to affordable housing schemes.

Ideal skills and qualifications also include:

• Previous residential mechanical management experience is preferred.

• First aid qualified.
• Ambitious and hands-on approach to projects.
• Longevity within previous positions.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering projects ranging from £250.000-£2.5million.
• NVQ Level 2/3 in plumbing & heating.

The duties for this position will include:

• General site management.
• Completion of contracts - Handover.
• Variations - Ensuring that these works are highlighted to the office.
• Ordering stock and materials.
• Maintaining a WIP tracker - Stock and work in progress figures must be produced at the end of the month by the contracts team. It will be your duty to assist the office management with the required information to allow these figures to be submitted.
• Labour budget management.
• Supervision of quality.
• Quality assurance.
• Resolution of on sites issues.

If you have any questions or are interested in the above opportunity, please do not hesitate to contact Luca on 01223 375 629 / luca.dusi@gap-construction.com
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Maintenance Engineer
£40,000 Per Annum
Liverpool
Hours: Monday - Friday between 6am - 6pm

gap technical are proud to be representing this global manufacturing business in their search for a Maintenance Engineer to work at their facility based near Liverpool

Performance Objectives

• This is an established facility, so at the outset the Maintenance Engineer will be engaged in the upkeep and documentation of maintenance procedures and policies for the facility.
• Carrying out day to day preventative maintenance on all equipment.
• Ensuring that all machinery and packing equipment and other systems are kept operational and properly maintained.
• Responding to breakdowns in a timely and efficient manner.
• Troubleshooting faults and finding long term solutions.
• Ensuring that the all activities are carried out in accordance with Health & Safety requirements and Company rules, procedures and standards at all times.
• Be proactive in reporting and resolving defects or wear issues with the equipment.
• Provide recommendations on repairs and upgrades.
• Assist the Terminal Manager with procurement of correct replacement items.
• Working effectively with subcontractors.
• Using ERP systems to maintain stock management and maintenance records.
• Undertake any other duties and tasks which are reasonably required by management which may including assisting in the warehouses or elsewhere on the Terminal site from time to time.

Person Specification

• Significant experience in maintenance working in a bulk facility where conveyors and elevators are used (minimum of 2 years).
• Experience of working with; conveyors, bucket elevators, silos, warehouses, packing equipment
• Experience of working alongside subcontractors in this environment.
• Must have both QA and H&S experience.
• Good spoken and written English skills and numeracy essential.
• Computer literacy and ability to use ERP systems, MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Flexible positive attitude to your own work as well as an assertive and outgoing nature to supervising the work of others.
• Please note, daily duties may require working at height.

Apply
Please send your CV and call Alex at gap technical on 01925 406 525
If you have any questions or are interested in any other opportunities we may have, please do not hesitate to contact on 01925 406 525
This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of gap technical who are operating as an employment agency.
gap technical are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job.
Closing Date: 03/03/2023
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Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Epping
£50-£60,000

The Company
The client is a very established and thriving operator in the world of construction and are a company that seek to go above and beyond to ensure both employee's and clients are satisfied. They can offer a unique blend of the collegiate attitude of a tight knit team, and the lure of large and widely varied projects. As a result of this and their hugely talented team they ensure nothing but supremely professional service and superb quality results. Ideal for someone looking to move from a larger PLC builder.
This newly created role will allow you to become integral to the current expansion plans of the business, a chance not only to be a part of those plans but to shape them.
About you

• A few years post degree level experience would be preferable but not essential.
• The Successful candidate needs to be personable, dedicated, and ambitious, but above all poses a positive and can-do attitude.
• Full driving licence
• Ability to form strong working relationships
• Good IT and communication skills
• Able to work to tight deadlines under pressure

The Benefits
In return, my client is offering the chance to join a tight-knit and welcoming team as a part of a business with enviable portfolio of works
This is supplemented with a fantastic package along with excellent support and clear scope for future progression. An ideal package will be negotiated upon successful appointment.
If you have the relevant skills and would like to work across a varied and diverse portfolio of projects, please get in touch.
For more information, please contact James Hyland on 01223 375 629 or email me on James.Hyland@gap-construction.com

Estimator

Cambridge

£35,000 - £40,000

An opportunity for a distinguished Estimator with experience working in the Residential sector to join a renowned main contractor with a fantastic reputation for quality and sustainability. The successful candidate will join a small and friendly Estimating team based in Cambridge within a company with a very low staff turnover.

Projects will be varied in nature and will see you working on a range of projects from small refurbishments to design and build developments.

The main duties of the Estimator will include:

• Liaise and support client engagement before, during and following the tender process to fully understand the client's requirements.
• Produce cost effective specifications and estimates based upon client enquiries and/or estimates based on client specifications.
• Conduct take offs and produce schedule of works
• Engage with supply chain to obtain accurate quotes for materials and services to establish true cost estimates.
• Understand and scrutinise the supply chain quotations ensuring accuracy, value for money and resolve cost discrepancies whilst maintaining profitability.
• Understand and present financial overviews of tenders
• Develop the Company's current supply chain introducing new suppliers and subcontractors.
• Help to develop new business by introducing new tender opportunities.
• Have a thorough understanding of project, scope of works and restrictions imposed by contractual requirements and site conditions.
• Communicate regularly and effectively to all team members.
• Help ensure that the Company maintains its image for quality

Ideal experience:

• Experience of working in an estimating/pre-construction department.
• Experience in working on both domestic and commercial projects.
• Good technical construction knowledge.
• Good time management skills

To apply for this position of Estimator please contact martin.lively@gap-construction.com or call Martin Lively on 07485 359 568

If you have any questions or are interested in any other opportunities we may have, please do not hesitate to contact on 01223 375 629

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Personal Assistant / Office Manager

Cambridge

£28,000 - £30,000 Package

The company

My client is seeking a Personal Assistant / Office Manager to join their friendly, experienced team just outside of Cambridge.

You will be working for a hugely respected main contractor who operate in a wide range of sectors from small refurbishments to design and build developments.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a market leading agency and develop your career in a progressive and forward-thinking business.

PA / Office Manager Key Duties:

• Provide daily secretarial and administrative support to MD.
• Providing a first point of contact for external parties.
• Assist the MD with the company's HR administration.
• Manage the MD's diary and commitments.
• Manage e-mails and correspondence, responding where appropriate and/or forwarding for input to the relevant Director.
• Assisting MD to gather quotes for upcoming projects and tenders.
• Scheduling internal and external meetings
• Prioritising conflicting demands to ensure a high level of service is delivered at all times.
• Understanding of sensitive issues and prioritise accordingly.

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Previous experience using Xero
• Previous experience posting on company social media platforms
• Highly confident writing emails, letters, creating spreadsheets
• Strong communication skills
• Strong organisation and time management skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• An interest in recruitment and supporting candidates to find new job
• Ability to work within a fast-paced environment
• Previous PA/Secretarial experience is essential.
• Proven experience at successfully supporting senior staff.
• Self-motivation, be efficient and hard working.
• High attention to detail and meticulous in maintaining records.

To apply for this position of PA / Office Manager please contact martin.lively@gap-construction.com or call Martin Lively on 07485 359 568

If you have any questions or are interested in any other opportunities we may have, please do not hesitate to contact on 01223 375 629

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of gap technical who are operating as an employment agency.

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Maintenance Engineer Electrical bias
£42556
Continentals (2Days/2Nights/4 off)
Wrexham
gap technical are proud to be representing this global manufacturing business in their search for an Electrically biased Multi Skilled Engineering Team Leader to work at their facility based near Wrexham.
This is an excellent opportunity to join an established maintenance team within a successful business. The role itself will be focussed around supporting the manufacturing process by responding effectively to equipment breakdowns, carrying out scheduled maintenance work and being proactive on the correction and modification of reoccurring machine processing faults.
Performance Objectives

• To adhere at all times to health and safety regulations
• To follow and adhere to planned maintenance programs
• To fault find and repair equipment to a satisfactory standard
• To undertake any machine adjustments within your capabilities
• To assist in relevant projects and machine modification as and when required
• To ensure an effective shift handover is undertaken with the oncoming shift and work is logged according to workshop requirement

Person Specification

• Apprentice Trained BTEC/NVQ 3 Engineer
• 17th edition IEE Electrical Regulations Certificate
• Ideally have experience in a FMCG/Regulated environment

Apply
Please send your CV and call Alex at gap technical on 01925 406 525
If you have any questions or are interested in any other opportunities we may have, please do not hesitate to contact on 01925 406 525
This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of gap technical who are operating as an employment agency.
gap technical are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability or the job.
Closing date: 02/03/2023

Estimator
Loughton/Buckhurst Hill
Salary £60,000-£66,000
Gap construction are thrilled to be working with a bespoke family run firm based just outside Buckhurst Hill. They have been trading for just under 40 years and in that time, they have built up a reputation for quality and a high standard of finish. They work for a small number of high-net-worth PLC property companies in Central London and the variety of their works reflects the range of architecture that exists in Central London. They work in (but not limited to) the following fields:

• High end residential and office renovations to a value of £3.5m.
• Structural alterations to extend, raise or generally create open spaces.
• Strip out and structural works.
• External repairs.

Summary

• The person we need to fulfil the role of Estimator needs to be working in a similar role carrying out that that reflects the works we do. The need to have an excellent knowledge of building at our level is vital to ensure the candidate can move seamlessly into the role.
• The role will also include Procurement, managing subcontractor/supplier prices to allow selection based on satisfying tender enquiries, preparing budgets to extract the required margins for each project and some quantity surveying work as capacity allows
• The personality of the individual that we employ must be outgoing, enthusiastic, hardworking, conscientious and want to help in the growth of our business. We are a well-respected company with 36 years of trading history and value our employees.
• We produce high quality, well managed projects that respect the relationship we have with our clients and this provides the opportunity to negotiate and maintain continuity with our clients.

For more information, please contact James Hyland on 01223 375 629 or email me on James.Hyland@gap-construction.com

Graduate / Trainee Recruitment Consultant

£19,000 - £21,000 (£25,000 OTE Year 1)

Cambridge

Thinking of a new career?

Do you consider yourself to be an excellent judge of character and possess excellent interpersonal skills? Have a flare for customer service?

Are you looking to join a business whose culture is to develop hardworking, driven individuals by helping them achieve a rewarding career and earn some great money along the way?

Specialist Construction recruiter gap construction is looking to expand its team to supplement our impressive year on year growth. Are you or do you know anyone looking for an exciting career with an organisation that boasts Investors in People - Gold status and have been shortlisted this year for two awards in the Recruiter Awards.

Investment:

Our training program for graduate / entry level candidates will provide you with relevant training that works with your strengths; this is a 12-month program that encapsulates training across networking, resourcing, sales, presentation and negotiations. Further proven management training programs are available for candidates that excel in a specific field.

'It is individuals that make the difference.'

We have created a specialist presence within the technical sector and are looking for energetic, intelligent, and motivated individuals to join our very successful team.

The role will involve:-

Regular candidate & client communication.

Exploring employment opportunities and strategies in line with our candidates & Clients.

Playing a vital role in maintaining our value proposition.

Utilisation of leading recruitment software system.

Strategic networking of candidates and clients.

In depth administration skills required.

Regular interaction through telephone and face-to-face meetings.

At gap construction, there is a belief that our business has the duty to be the best in everything we do. Its about having a clear differentiation based on the quality of service delivered to our customers (both our candidates and our clients). Our emphasis on quality in all aspects of our service, being responsive, transparent and personable are values that run through the heart of our team and our business.

Rewarding:

As mentioned before any successful candidate will need to be an excellent judge of character and possess excellent interpersonal skills.

Our culture is to develop hardworking, driven individuals by helping them achieve a rewarding career, within a growing industry and a high achieving team.

As part of this rapidly growing delivery team you will retain a great basic and be rewarded with an excellent commission structure.

If you have any questions or are interested in any other opportunities we may have, please do not hesitate to contact Luca Dusi or Martin Lively on 01223 375629.

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Stevenage

£30,000 - £35,000

A renowned regional building contactor with a rich history of delivering valued, sustainable and aesthetically pleasing projects throughout the Home Counties are searching for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor.

Their portfolio ranges through the commercial, education, healthcare, residential and industrial sectors and values are typically ranging between £1million - £15million

Ideal requirements for the role will include:

• Practical knowledge of quantity surveying procedures.
• Current study towards, or possession of, a suitable qualification.
• Ability to communicate with department colleagues proactively.
• A commitment to offer customers a best value service.
• Good IT and communication skills.
• The ability to work to tight deadlines, under pressure.

In return we can offer:

• A well organised and resourced office facility with colleague support.
• Competitive Salary and benefits package.
• Structured training to develop skills.
• The opportunity to work within a busy productive department and to share in the rewards that success brings.

Why would you work for this Company?

• Large order book lined up for 2022/2023
• Long standing, rich history of prestigious projects in the region
• Excellent Reputation with both clients and customers
• Able to offer an excellent basic salary along with staff benefits and bonus structure

If you are considering a move or would like career advice then please contact Martin Lively on 07485 359 568 or email: martin.lively@gap-construction.com

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Peterborough

Remuneration Negotiable

A respected regional building contactor with a rich history of delivering projects across the Cambridgeshire region have opened their search for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor.

Their portfolio ranges through the commercial, education, healthcare, residential and industrial sectors and values are typically ranging between £1 Million to £15 Million.

Ideal requirements for the role will include:

• Practical knowledge of quantity surveying procedures.
• Current study towards, or possession of, a suitable qualification.
• Ability to communicate with department colleagues proactively.
• A commitment to offer customers a best value service.
• Good IT and communication skills.
• The ability to work to tight deadlines, under pressure.

In return we can offer:

• Funding for your current degree
• A well organised and resourced office facility with colleague support.
• Competitive Salary and benefits package.
• Structured training to develop skills.
• The opportunity to work within a busy productive department and to share in the rewards that success brings.

Why would you work for this Company?

• Large order book lined up for 2023
• Typical project value ranges from £1 Million to £15 Million
• Very low turn-over in staff
• Excellent Reputation
• Offer an excellent basic salary along with staff benefits and bonus structure

If you are considering a move or would like career advice then please contact Martin Lively on 07845 359 568 or email: martin.lively@gap-construction.com