Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Estimator        

Job Type: Temp-Perm

Location: Norwich

Start Date: ASAP

Company & Project:

Our client are looking for an experienced estimator to assist them on a minor works and maintenance project in Norwich.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Clear understanding of work scope and best estimation with respect to the execution of project.
• Estimate from fully designed documents and room data/design and build sheets.
• Ensure that commercial submissions to tenders fully comply with all necessary details.
• Ensure the Estimate is built up methodically and in sufficient detail and is in accordance with good estimating practice.
• Deal directly with clients and assist with the Sales teams with client meetings when required.
• Able to assist in the preparation of tenders, including reviewing tender documents, take supplier & sub-contractor inquiries, inputting of prices and data.
• Organised, meticulous and methodical.
• Professional and confident, with good communication skills both written and verbal, able to deal directly with clients.
• Prepare and submit estimates in line with company guidelines.
• Obtain materials and subcontractor quotations.
• Organise and track market price of equipment, material and construction costs.
• Work with in-house surveyors for initial design and review of proposed projects.
• Review cost documentation and client specifications, in order to prepare accurate cost estimation
• Prepare handover documentation for successful projects and attend internal pre-start meetings
• Ensure that tender clarifications are communicated to our clients at an early stage
• Produce tenders or pricing documents that are competitive, accurate and compliant.
• Submit bids within given timescales to main contractors
• Complete any other duties as might be reasonably required

Qualifications & Skills:

• Strong track record of estimating minor works and maintenance projects.
• The successful candidate will work closely within a collaborative team of surveyors and project managers.
• Good standard of educational attainment, inc Maths and IT skills and have a strong problem-solving ability and keen attention to detail.
• You’ll also need to be able to communicate well, verbally and in writing, and be able to manage projects.
• Organisational and presentational skills are crucial.

Application Process:  If you would like more information on this position or any other vacancy, please email your current CV through to kristi.haylock@arcgroup.co.uk where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest.

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Type: Permanent                    

Location: Cambourne

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: Up to £73K ( depending on experience )

Company & Project:

We currently have a fantastic opportunity with an award-winning house builder who are looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team.

 Duties & Responsibilities:

• To assist with the negotiation of sub-contract orders
• Preparing sub-contract order requisitions
• Be able to accommodate site visits as required.
• Provide feedback on commercial matters to management
• Timely Procurement and management of sub-contract packages and consultant appointments in conjunction with technical project lead
• Management of client and 3rd party contracts, valuations and variations
• Maximize margin through value engineering, implementing robust commercial strategies and proactive management of subcontractor accounts
• Optimize cash flow through external valuations and control of subcontractor accounts.
• Ensure correct contractual procedures are operated for both Main Contracts and Subcontracts.
• Monitor that subcontract conditions are ‘Back-to-Back’ with main contract conditions
• Claims preparation and recovery
• Provide monthly Cost Value Reports and monthly Margin Analysis
• Forecast Out-turn Margin/Commercial Analysis / program / progress in conjunction with Line Management and review monthly

Desirable Experience & Qualification:

• Experience working for a Main Contractor and leading your own projects.
• Shown longevity in your career.
• Degree qualified

Skills:

• A creative and innovative approach to problem solving
• Strong numeracy and financial management skills
• The ability to learn sophisticated design and costing IT packages
• The ability to write clear and precise reports and to relate complex information in a simple way to a diverse range of people
• Negotiation and team work skills
• The ability to motivate and lead those on site
• A detailed knowledge of past and current building and construction technology, processes, materials, business and legal matters.

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Job Type: Permanent             

Location: Attleborough

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £45K-£55k annually DOE

Company & Project:

Are you an Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking for your next challenge? Our client, a residential developer is looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to help oversee a residential project in Attleborough.

Duties & Responsibilities (including and not limited to):

• To assist with the negotiation of sub-contract orders
• Deliver subcontract procurement
• Checking and authorising Subcontract Orders and Payments
• To assist the Quantity Surveyor as and when required
• Assist in the production of timely CVCs
• Preparing sub-contract order requisitions
• Be able to accommodate site visits as required
• Assess, review and mitigate commercial and contractual risks during project delivery

Desirable Experience:

• Relevant experience working as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor
• Residential experience preferred

Qualifications & Skills:

• Degree qualified (essential)
• A creative and innovative approach to problem solving
• Strong numeracy and financial management skills
• The ability to learn sophisticated design and costing IT packages
• Negotiation and team work skills
• The ability to motivate and lead those on site
• A detailed knowledge of past and current building and construction technology, processes, materials, business and legal matters.

Application Process:  If you would like more information on this position or any other vacancy, please apply online, where your CV will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interes

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Plant Fitter

Location: Earls Colne

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £35K-£38K

Company & Project:

Are you an experienced Plant Fitter looking for a new role? Our client, a civils and engineering company are currently recruiting for a Plant Fitter to work on a permanent basis.

Duties & Responsibilities (including and not limited to):

• Ensure works are carried out in accordance with processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by providing suggestions and feedback to management.
• Work to agreed timescales updating the Team Leader where required.
• Maintain good communication with Team Leaders and Management at all times.
• All orders are to be wrapped, banded and packaged as per delivery method.
• Complete service and maintenance for mechanical and non-mechanical plant and specialist equipment, following manufacture guidelines and company processes.
• Raise workshop jobs in the system detailing hours and parts used for all service, maintenance and repair work completed saving the updated certificates on the shared drive.
• Request parts for workshop jobs to be ordered using the workshop module in the system.
• Ensure damage repairs are processed as rechargeable in the system where applicable and photographs are submitted to support charges.
• Request purchase orders to be raised for parts for stock, and suggest stock holding requirements to management.
• Identify equipment for disposal and highlight to management

Desirable Experience & Qualifications:

• Previous experience working as a Plant Fitter
• Computer literate
• Attention to detail and ability to follow procedures
• Ability to work well within a team, offering support to others
• Driving licence

Application Process: If you would like more information on this position or any other vacancy, please email your current CV through; where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest.

Job Title: 360 Operator
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Dereham, Norfolk
Rate of pay: up to £12/hr

Are you a Digger Operator looking for work?

For this position, you must have the following:

• Full PPE 

This permanent position for a digger operator is for a highly successful recycling company based in Norfolk.
Previous experience would be beneficial however it is not essential. Full training would be provided. 

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR ARC
• Working with one of East Anglia’s leading Recruitment agencies with 16 years within the marketplace, recruiting for many of the region’s leading companies.
• In a recent survey 96% of our clients stated ARC are their preferred agency labour supplier.
• Paid annual leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday)
• Weekly pay – with a 1 hour pay resolution guarantee.
• Pension contribution (after 3 months continuous service).
• On-going assignments
• Free access to our Health Assured scheme for you and your family.
• Access to Free online training.

Please contact our Labour & Trades Recruitment specialists if you are available for this position
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