Total 43 Construction / Property job vacancies in Birmingham

Due to a number of large new business wins, an expanding and well respected commercial insurance brokerage based in central Birmingham have the requirement for two Real Estate Account Handlers to join their expanding team.

Supporting Accounr Executives who have recently won some sizable real estate clients, you will assist with their day to day responsiblities, performing MTA's forthe clients, producing policy documentations, leasing with insurers to ensure the clients have the best rates on the market, assisting with the Account Executives presentations and general administrative tasks.

Bases in central Birmingham, but with the option to work on a hybrid basis, you will ideally have experience dealing with commercial property risks, if you have dealt with large property real estate portfolios then you will be highly considered, however my client is willing to think outside the box to a degree should you know the basics of commecial property and be looking to specilise in that area.

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Are you looking for your next Quantity Surveyor opportunity in the midlands?
Fawkes and Reece are working with a tier 1 civil engineering main contractor, seeking Rail experienced Quantity Surveyors to join this huge project.

Our client is looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor in their Rail commercial team for their large Rail projects around Birmingham.

You will be working within the commercial team to deliver the projects successfully, develop and maintain contact relationships and negotiate to maximise commercial returns and manage risk.

This role will require you to be based up near Birmingham project office, and travel to varying projects across the scope of works.

Quantity Surveyor Key Responsibilities

• Commercial Team support and Site management liaising
• Prepare tenders, variations/valuations, final accounts, S/C valuations, site client meetings, and client quotations/estimates
• Consider Risk and Opportunity
• Maintain site records, control documents, and measure on-site progress
• CVR - assist as required for larger valued works and produce for small value projects for reports

Quantity Surveyor Experience and Qualifications

• Quantity Surveying Qualification (HND/HNC or above)
• Previous high value Rail contract experience
• Previous Rail main contractor experience
• Effective use of Microsoft office package
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Demonstrable Commercial awareness
• Effective time management, organisational, interpersonal, and negotiation skills

If you're an Rail experienced Quantity Surveyor Apply Now!

The Utility Surveyor role will work to provide and deliver quality-assured geospatial data on surveying projects for clients across a variety of sectors throughout the UK&I.

This predominantly field-based position will work on supervised and unsupervised activities both individually and as part of wider teams on projects of varied complexity using state-of-the-art equipment to support the delivery of quality field data for Underground Utility Mapping, Drainage surveys, and additional surveying services, techniques, and procedures.

The understanding and application of health and safety procedures and safe systems of work within supervised and unsupervised activities are fundamental to success; as is working methodically to a plan and solving problems to ensure surveys are delivered to cost, time, and scope. This role will require drive and initiative to solve problems and liaise with clients and other stakeholders, when necessary, to ensure deliverables are met.

The data capture of projects will require travel around the UK in a company fleet vehicle and the use of the latest surveying equipment.

This role is part of a structured development pathway that provides recognised industry qualifications and personal development.

Role & Responsibilities

· Lead and support the planning and execution of survey projects and manage timescales whilst adhering to the client’s scope.

· Support the Senior Surveyors and Survey Managers.

· Follow operational instructions and technical guidance to support quality-controlled delivery of survey deliverables to clients.

· Follow safe systems of work in a variety of external and internal site environments.

· Undertake and deliver supervised and unsupervised works following risk assessments and safe systems of work to project timescales.

· Liaise and engage with members of the public, team members, and client stakeholders.

· Escalation of operational, Health and Safety, and commercial risks.

· Following company procedures and policies, including commercial driving best practices.

· A desire to learn and develop new techniques, and procedures through the pursuit of formal and informal training.

· Ensure and maintain Quality compliance.

Skills and Expertise

· QCF Level 3 in Utility Mapping and Surveying or have a relevant HNC/Diploma in Surveying or related discipline, however, candidates with suitable skills and/or proven experience will also be considered.

· Minimum of 2 year’s experience in delivering Underground Utility surveying services essential.

· Understanding of PAS128 Standards.

· Competent in carrying out below-ground utility surveys and mapping surveys, to PAS128 standards in both collecting and post-processing of the site data under your supervision.

· Competent user of surveying equipment such as Electromagnetic and Ground Penetrating Radar.

· A competent user of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office software such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is essential to enable you to post-process data and report compilation.

· Demonstrable a good communicator in written and verbal English.

· Ability to work within a team or independently within a project brief.

· A desire to learn on the job a can-do attitude, and the ability to resolve unexpected issues.

· Full UK driving Licence and be willing to take and pass regular drugs and alcohol screening.

· Good time management and flexibility in working hours.

· Right to work in the UK.

NB This lead role involves a lot of field-based activities throughout the UK and therefore requires a level of fitness, (this could also include night work) and requires some working away from home, both as part of a team or on an individual basis.

Location

Midlands

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Full time position has become available in our small building company in Solihull, job will be general labouring and helping various trades. Need to be hardworking and reliable, own transport would be an advantage. Good opportunity to learn new building skills

Painter/Handyman needed on a part time or full time bases, experience is necessary, job will entail painting, general property maintenance, good time keeping and transport needed.

Join our growing team and help us make a difference!

As we grow our External Contracts & Delivery team, we're specifically looking for two skilled Programme Surveyors to support our mission of building a better future through investments in affordable homes, services, and communities.

In these roles you’ll be responsible for managing investment works and related issues across a locality to ensure stock is maintained, customer satisfaction is increased, as well as contributing to the development and delivery of Platform’s Asset Management Strategy.

Some of the things we are looking for:

Considerable experience in the housing or construction industry

Knowledge of Building safety regulations, particularly CDM, asbestos management, site safety management and fire safety requirements (including knowledge of fire risk actions and Stay Put Policy)

A sound understanding of construction to deliver a broad range of property related activities.

A relevant technical qualification in construction or building services (e.g., HNC/ HND in building studies or equivalent)

Experience of customer consultation in a planned maintenance/construction setting

Knowledge of building construction, maintenance, contracts, and procurement

Good management skills and experience of successfully managing project teams, external contractors and liaising with other building consultants/professionals to deliver programmes of maintenance work.

Knowledge of Section 20 is considered desirable

Although this role is home based, it is essential to have a full UK driving license and the ability to travel around properties across our Tame locality (please see the attached map). Your business travel will be reimbursed from your home address as per the inland revenue mileage rates.

Some of the great benefits we can offer you:

Up to 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with the opportunity to buy and sell leave      

Family friendly policies and Learning and Development opportunities 

Medicash membership for all employees which includes access to an employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership and exclusive discounts           

Health Cash Plan worth up to £1700 p/a with cashback for dental, optical, physio and complementary therapies and more         

Pension scheme with minimum employee contributions of up to 3% and Platform will contribute up to 12% (inclusive of life assurance and dependent on employee contributions)           

Employee reward and recognition scheme with wellbeing hub and discount from a wide range of retailers   

If this sounds like the place for you then we’d love to hear from you. If you would like any further information on the role or would like to arrange an informal chat, please feel free to contact Jayshill Patel (Senior Programme Surveyor) via email: Jayshill.Patel@platformhg.com

We aim to hold interviews for this role via Microsoft teams and will contact you to arrange a suitable time once successfully shortlisted.

Early applications are encouraged as we may close this vacancy prior to the closing date.

We do not require recruitment agency support at this time - all speculative CV’s will be treated as a direct application.

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Your new company
You will be joining a civils subcontractor based in the midlands. The subcontractor has a strong pipeline of work and due to this they are looking to grow their team. In particular, they are looking to add Land Surveyors to their team. Previous projects that have been worked on include HS2, major UK airports and Hinckley Point C.

Your new role
As Land surveyor you will be responsible, but not limited to, use survey methods such as total stations, GNSS and data collectors. Setting out duties are also required to assist other land surveying work. All surveying must be carried out in the agreed specification and scope. To be efficient within your role you will be working alongside contractors. Therefore, you must be able to engage with stakeholders.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful, you will have a flexible and positive attitude, have excellent planning and organisational skills and to be able to learn new software and processes. It is desirable that you are RICS/ICES qualified, have a university degree in survey related field and CSCS card holder.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will get a competitive salary (dependent on experience), 23 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays, private medical insurance and company perks. Alongside this the company values progression. Therefore, provide continuous on the job training and progression.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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My client is a successful and established Midlands based Shopfitting & Interiors Fit Out Company, who now seeking to recruit an experienced Estimator/QS to join their existing Commercial Department.

The successful person will provide an estimating service by performing analytical tasks for the determination of costs. Calculate the costs of carrying out a project, ensuring that the price charged covers all costs, whilst always being competitive.

Responsibilities: -
Report back to the Directors key aspects of the estimating / QS function of the business in an agreed format.
Develop accounts with existing and new clients in close liaison with the Directors.
Analyse job appraisals to determine accuracy of estimating standards, report variances to the Directors.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the contracts team, site agents, sub-contractors, and all other employees.
Manage the QS function. Provide advice and support, post and pre contract.
Monitor projects costs from pre contract to final account agreement.
Contract law – review and assess risk on framework agreements plus contract documentation and provide feedback to Directors.

Activities (Quantity Surveying / Estimating)
Analyse tenders and job specifications to ensure all required information for calculating costs is included. Communicate with client, architects, consultants and / or contracts team for clarification as required.
Calculate final figure for the estimated cost, supplemented by adjustments for overheads and profit, presenting a tender price.
Compile estimates for projects / tenders as per agreed format.
Carry out negotiations with sub-contract trades for achievement of best cost of value.
Refine specifications to provide for better production, lower costs, and better suitability to meet job requirements.
Produce accurate tender analysis for joinery / production elements when required.
Award orders in agreement with contracts team and purchasing manager based on time required, price and quality of work.
Where necessary survey sites to ensure familiarity with the work being carried out and the environment.
Develop and maintain good working relationships with third party consultants, architects, building control, sub-contractors etc.
Produce all cost information, sub-contract quotations, labour analysis for handover to the Contracts Manager.

Numerical skills for calculating and analysis.
Ability to forward plan.
Construction industry trade experience and understanding.
Ability to communicate, written and spoken, and be able to confidently advise and influence all levels of personnel.

We are currently seeking a Support Services Administrator to join our Support Services Team at Construction College Midlands in King’s Norton, Birmingham. Reporting to the Support Services Team Leader, you will work within a busy team to deliver a high standard of administrative support to our Support Services Team and the wider Construction College Midlands. Construction College Midlands is a high turnaround training centre that delivers both adult commercial and apprenticeship courses.
The responsibilities of this role include:

Booking of training courses
Liaising with customers, employers and internal stakeholders.
Management of training records
Preparation of course/programme material for instructors
Meeting and greeting visitors
Additional wider administrative tasks
Supporting other staff members as and when necessary for the role.

In return, we offer;

Enrolment into the West Midlands Pension Fund (LGPS) with generous employer contributions.
Free on site car parking.
Outstanding staff training and team building programme.
ZEST; the College’s Health & Wellbeing initiative for our staff.
Staff incentive schemes including Cycle to Work scheme and ‘Best of Walsall’ discounts.
Simply Health care scheme.
In-house Mental Health First Aiders.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Reward and recognition scheme.

We are passionate about promoting equality of opportunity and creating a working environment where diversity is recognised and celebrated and everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. Our environment is diverse in character and student population. We particularly welcome applications from candidates from Black Minority Ethnic origin and those with a disability.
Walsall College is committed to safeguarding our children and young people/adults at risk of harm. We uphold fundamental British Values and expect all our employees to do the same. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including previous employment checks and an enhanced DBS Check.

Your new company
You will be joining a civils subcontractor based in the midlands. The subcontractor has a strong pipeline of work and due to this they are looking to grow their team. In particular, they are looking to add Land Surveyors to their team. Previous projects that have been worked on include HS2, major UK airports and Hinckley Point C.

Your new role
As Land surveyor you will be responsible, but not limited to, use survey methods such as total stations, GNSS and data collectors. Setting out duties are also required to assist other land surveying work. All surveying must be carried out in the agreed specification and scope. To be efficient within your role you will be working alongside contractors. Therefore, you must be able to engage with stakeholders.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful, you will have a flexible and positive attitude, have excellent planning and organisational skills and to be able to learn new software and processes. It is desirable that you are RICS/ICES qualified, have a university degree in survey related field and CSCS card holder.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will get a competitive salary (dependent on experience), 23 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays, private medical insurance and company perks. Alongside this the company values progression. Therefore, provide continuous on the job training and progression.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to join a commercially aware, financially stable, and employee-focused company.

Who are they?

My client is a national tier 1 main contractor that specialises in general build projects but has a bias towards multi-room, industrial, and data centre projects. They were established in 2001, with a turnover of £900m+ and 1000+ employees.

What will I be doing?

As the Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be working on a large Multiroom/PRS or Industrial projects valued between £10m and £150m based in the Midlands.

Senior Quantity Surveyor responsibilities:

• Preparation of bills and/or schedules for quantities of materials, labour and services required
• Cost reporting.
• Preparation and valuation of progress and submission to client.
• Sub-contract procurement including sending out enquiries, collating prices, negotiation, order placement.
• Sub-contract valuations and payments in connection with any contract.

What's in it for me?

• £65k - £75k Salary
• Car Allowance or Company Car
• Private healthcare and dental packages
• Eye test
• Season Ticket loan
• Pension scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Life assurance
• Discounted gym membership
• Buy more holiday (up to three days)

Am I right for the role?

• At least 5+ years' Quantity Surveying experience.
• Experience working for a Main Contractor
• Multiroom/PRS or Industrial project experience within the last 5 years
• Experience working on projects valued upwards of £20m
• Loyal and resilient track record

How do I apply?

If you believe you're right for this role, click apply or forward your CV to sbegum@fr-group.co.uk.

If you have any questions or want to introduce yourself, call me on 01827 211 022 (Option 3).

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Core Specialty Summer Internship Program

Core Specialty Insurance is the perfect place to launch your career with our Core Specialty Summer Intern program! This is an exciting and hands-on internship program for university juniors and seniors that are looking to gain industry leading experience.

As an intern, you will be involved in daily conversations that impact your
department's trajectory while working alongside experienced peers to create new ideas. Whether it be through program-long projects or providing feedback with a fresh perspective - you will gain hands-on experience and get paid while you do it! There is no limit to what you can do with an internship at Core Specialty!

The Core Specialty experience goes beyond having a job, it creates a springboard for your career! We provide purposeful work to ensure our interns gain real-life, meaningful experiences that leave them inspired. In addition to your program, you will have the unique opportunity to spend time creating connections at the Cincinnati headquarters. Programs are based on your career track.

GROW...YOUR NETWORK
At Core Specialty, we place a high priority on networking to allow interns access to leadership, their peers, and the entire organization. From your manager and team, to your mentor and HR Program Manager, this support will help ensure your success in now and for years to come.

GROW... YOUR EXPERIENCE & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Your learning experiences and opportunities will provide a foundation for continuous growth within Core Specialty. Our rotations are designed to foster an environment of success, developing skills that are vital in today’s working environment. Your manager and leadership team is committed to promoting growth for all interns through mentorship, feedback, and specialty hands-on learning.

Summer Intern - Property Underwriting

The Property Intern will support the Property Underwriting Team in activities to renew business and assist in underwriting operational activities.

Key Accountabilities & Deliverables:

• Assist with day-to-day activities of the Property Division
• Assist with renewals
• Assist with supporting underwriting teams
• Communicate with broker teams as needed
• Undertake general office administrative duties as and when required
• In addition to the above key responsibilities, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as the company may reasonably require.

Technical Knowledge & Understanding:

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel & Access
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience:

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At Core Specialty, you will receive a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development and advancement.  We offer medical, dental, vision, and life insurances; short and long-term disability; a Company-match of 100% of a 6% contribution 401(k) plan; an Employee Assistance Plan; Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Health Reimbursement Account, and a wellness program

Job Title

Property Administrator

Job Description Summary

Have you considered working in Real Estate and want to have the opportunity to join a global organisation? Cushman and Wakefield are currently looking for a Property Administrator to join our Occupier Management team here in Birmingham.

This role will see you working alongside Senior Surveyors and Associates, assisting in the management of one of our large clients with a notable reach across the UK.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• To assist the team with the delivery of day to day property matters on a large UK wide portfolio
• Liaising with C&W’s internal Accounts Team on the payment of Rents and Service Charges
• Liaising with the Property Administration Team in respect of database changes and invoice authorisation
• Property Inspections for management purposes
• Liaising with landlords on minor issues and escalating to senior colleagues as appropriate
• Dealing with tenants including repair issues and arrears
• Providing support to the Estates Helpdesk in terms of lease interpretation and liaising with Facilities Management suppliers

Knowledge & Experience:

• Experience of property management and knowledge of lease terms preferred but training will be given
• Good level of computer literacy including Excel, Word and Outlook and ability to pick up new packages quickly
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to deal with clients and colleagues at all levels
• Good understanding of finance and accounting, specifically property related, preferred but training will be given.

The ideal candidate will be confident working in a client facing role, be able to prioritise high workloads and have excellent verbal, and written communication skills.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an industry leading company that champions it's employees growth and success.

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to start a career within property and has the desire to progress. You will gain the exposure and experience of working closely with our surveyors to support our Landlords and Tenants.

Job Title

Associate Account Manager - Real Estate

Job Description Summary

Cushman and Wakefield are looking for an Account Manager to join one of their most important client accounts, overseeing the operational & account level governance, reporting & co-ordination of the team day to day, and directly supporting the Account Lead.

Job Description

This is a pivotal role for the client, managing and overseeing a dedicated team of Surveyors, Technicians together with support from Cushman's Operational Client platform to directly deliver a wide range of general estates management, treasury and data management activities.

You will also be instructing and overseeing a high volume of transactional management activity delivered through our National and Regional service lines.

Core Responsibilities:

• Oversite for all general estate management activity across the portfolio with responsibility for the provision and assurance of all work in progress
• Oversite for all transactional activity being delivered such as rent reviews, lease renewals, acquisitions, leasehold disposals and managed exits
• Oversite of internal client operations platform to ensure they are meeting the accounts contractual obligations
• Drive operational efficiency to ensure that key performance indicators/SLA’s are being met/exceeded
• Oversite of our internal client operations platform to ensure compliance with agreed key performance indicators
• Provide coaching and mentoring for direct reports and/or junior surveyors conducting performance reviews and supporting ongoing training activity
• Contribute and support to the account director and wider team fee generation targets including supporting local and central business development opportunities and initiatives
• Actively support Social Value events and agreed directives as agreed with the client team and Account Director

Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree level estate management qualification or equivalent desired
• Ideally MRICS qualified, or suitable attained experience
• Demonstrable experience and knowledge of managing a large operational property portfolio for Government or similar large occupier
• Ability to take responsibility and ownership for managing high volumes of client instructions
• Good working knowledge and application of key property legislation
• Good working knowledge of corporate property financial management with practical application of property forecasting and budgeting
• Practical knowledge and application of managing transactional activity across a leasehold estate including but not limited to Rent Reviews, Lease Renewals, Acquisitions, Disposals
• Line management skills desirable  – e.g. coaching, managing performance

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an industry leading company, working with one of our longest standing clients.

Job Title

Senior Surveyor - Occupier Management

Job Description Summary

Cushman and Wakefield are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced individual to join their Occupier Management team as a Senior Surveyor for one of their most prestigious retail occupier clients.

The Occupier Management division of Global Occupier Services is an expanding unit working for global brands across the UK and, increasingly, EMEA and the rest of the world. We are the sole supplier of property management services for the majority of our occupier clients and have a first-class retention record.

In this role you will provide mainly existing corporate occupier clients with full property management services that meet their expectations.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities:

• Maintain client relationship and act as liaison with clients on specific projects
• Support the team profile in the market and throughout the business
• Ensure advice is provided thoroughly, accurately and within set deadlines, seeking assistance from colleagues if necessary or as appropriate
• Deliver activities and projects within client expectations (e.g. time, quality)
• Consult internally and externally to help identify optimum solutions for clients
• Manage and liaise with internal teams and other external professionals to provide a full service to the client
• Identify potential cross-selling opportunities
• Contribute to meeting overall departmental fee/billing target
• Ensure timesheets are up to date and reflective of current work
• Ensure work complies with firm procedures and guidelines (health & safety, quality, risk, professional code of conduct, etc.)
• Keep own knowledge of relevant case law and current affairs impacting clients up to date
• Proactively seek and undertake on the job and formal developmental activities to broaden experience and knowledge
• Achieve objectives set and actively engage in review process
• Effectively use established systems for workflow management, minimising debts, and disbursement recovery
• Feed into client budgets to ensure accurate market data.

Knowledge & Experience:

• General practice background for either a corporate, public sector or private practice
• Experience of property management work for either investors or corporate occupiers would be preferred
• Demonstrable technical competence in areas relevant to role
• IT skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet)
• Sound numerical reasoning and analytical skills
• Solid understanding of client service delivery
• High level of written and spoken communication skills
• Preferable to be RICS qualified

This is a fantastic opportunity to further your career to Senior Surveyor level, joining a brilliant team of individuals working with a supportive and innovative company that champions its employees growth and progression.