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

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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.

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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
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Closing Date: 03/03/2023
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Electrician
£22.50ph
London

Gap construction are excited to partner up with a well-known electrical company to help source them with additional labour on a contract basis. Our client are a nationwide business who operate in a commercial and residential environment.

We're looking for electricians to work on a new office space in central, 3-4 months' worth of work. This role would be ideal for someone with a JIB Gold card, commercial experience and someone based in London.

Installing all aspects of containment and armoured cables.

Paying £22.50ph.

If you have any questions or are interested in any other opportunities we may have, please do not hesitate to contact Luca on 01223 375 629 / luca.dusi@gap-construction.com
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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

Plumber
£22.00ph
Stevenage

Gap construction are working alongside a large M&E firm who are in the market for x2 Plumbers to work on a contract basis.

Work will be based in Stevenage, working on large commercial project. This opportunity would be ideal for someone with past commercial experience, local to Stevenage and someone reliable.

Installing hdpe drainage, crimped copper, 1st fix and then 2nd fix.

Free parking on site, £22ph - 9 hours paid a day.

Must have a Blue or Gold CSCS card.

If you have any questions or are interested in any other opportunities we may have, please do not hesitate to contact Luca on 01223 375 629 / luca.dusi@gap-construction.com
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Plumber
£22.00ph
Southend on Sea

Gap construction are working exclusively with a large Mechanical and Electrical company, with a great reputation across the industry but in particular across East Anglia. We're excited to partner up with our client who are in the market for X2 Plumbers to work on a contract basis.

This position would be ideal for someone with extensive experience on commercial projects and local to to Southend.

Working on a new office space for 3 months. Installing crimped copper and 1st fix / 2nd fix.

Paying £22.00, 9 hours paid a day. Must have a blue or gold CSCS card.

If you have any questions or are interested in any other opportunities we may have, please do not hesitate to contact Luca on 01223 375 629 / luca.dusi@gap-construction.com

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Lean Manufacturing Engineer

£35-£37ph

Temporary Contract

Wrexham

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

Performance Objectives

• Developing and executing plans to accommodate new products and advancing lean methodology
• Creating, justifying and owning capital expenditure budgets and plans
• Coordination between Operations and the Manufacturing Engineering
• Relationship management responsibility with external contractors and suppliers of production equipment and tooling
• Application to detail to facilitate best practice in Lean Manufacturing with a No Faults Forward philosophy

Person Specification

• Degree/HNC in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• An engineering background with experience of lean methodologies / process improvement using tools such as 5S, Visual controls or exposure to TPS
• The ability to plan and orgainise work schedules to meet deadlines
• Able to build excellent working relationships with internal and external customers
• Ability to plan and organise work schedules to meet deadlines
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft office applications

Apply

Please send your CV and call Charlotte 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

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Closing Date: 02/03/2023

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

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Plumber
£200 per day
Ely

gap construction are proud to be working alongside a market leading Mechanical & Electrical company who are in the market for experienced plumbers to work on a contract basis for 4 months. Our client have a sterling reputation across East Anglia.

We're looking for someone with commercial experience, reliable and hard working.

Working on a large healthcare project.

Installing Unistruct, upinor 4 inch plastic pipework and crimped copper.

Paying £200 per day, free parking on site.

Must have a blue or gold CSCS card.

If you have any questions or are interested in any other opportunities we may have, please do not hesitate to contact Connor Strong 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

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