About James Blaber

Quantity Surveyor Central London
Up to £80,000 plus benefits

Our client is a rising star in Building Envelope market, offering the complete design, supply and installation of integrated roofing and cladding solutions.

Reporting to the Senior Quantity Surveyor and Commercial Director your role will be to assist the project team with commercial functions on a number of current prestigious projects. Duties will include:

• assisting in all aspects of the financial control of the project
• valuations
• measurements
• cost reports
• attending meetings
• ensuring that adequate cost monitoring and management is undertaken
• co-ordinate and agree the production of final accounts with various parties
• ensure that project approvals and completions can be obtained at the required times

Required Attributes and Experience

The ideal Quantity Surveyors will have a minimum of 5 or 6 years practical gained within a suitable specialist sub-contractor and preferably with experience of curtain walling, glazing and roofing.

You will be proving commercial management duties on a range of project typically valued between £4million up to £8million, with mixed systems on a range of residential and commercial new builds.

You will have a focused attitude, and excellent communication skills and must be able to work as part of a team and possess a high level of motivation. Ideally you will also have an HND or equivalent qualification.

The salary will be dependant on level of exposure to industry and can go beyond the stated level above for first class individuals. Bonus and additional benefits also make up the package. The group are a recognised performer in industry within the sector in which they operate.

Commercial Manager London
Facades sub contractor
Up to £105000

A leading international façade subcontractor with a reputation built on their expertise and ability to deliver high-quality facades and curtain walling solutions are seeking a capable Commercial Manager wth NEC contract experience to manage a large-scale hospital project in the city. Established for over 50 years with an annual turnover reaching more than £150m in the UK, they have continuously expanded globally with an increase in demand for their innovative projects within the UK. Projects vary in size but upwards of £20m on the largest and most high profile new builds in the city. Ideally you will be ready to run 1 large project and manage the commercial team based on site and support in the office.

As a Commercial Manager, you will be reporting directly to the Commercial Director to ensure successful delivery of various façade projects. Therefore, your day to day responsibilities will vary from but are not limited to:

• Updating cost plans
• Measurements
• Providing written quotations
• Negotiating final accounts
• Meeting clients and Subcontractors
• Applications for payments
• Investigate, notify, and substantiate variations
• Must have NEC contract experience

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager to join a specialist contractor offering an opportunity to develop, grow and progress organically within the company. The ideal candidate will have 10 years' experience, in the construction industry, preferably with a facade, curtain walling or roofing subcontractor. Those who have gained experienced working with main contractors or other subcontractors will be considered if they have demonstrated the ability to perform exceptionally well.

Candidates must be highly motivated, resilient, and determined to 'get things right' to be successful. HND Qualification/Degree in Quantity Surveying is desirable, however, not critical. Whilst a more junior role, the salary will be dependent and a product of experience. The package will include additional benefits which will be negotiable. This is an exciting opportunity that cannot go unnoticed, if you are an individual who is keen to be moulded by one of the leading contractors in Europe.

For further details on this and other Facades roles and positions within the Construction Industry, please contact James Blaber for a confidential discussion.

Quantity Surveyor, South West London
Up to £70,000 plus benefits

Our client is one of the leading Building Envelope specialists in the UK, offering the complete design, supply and installation of architectural and structural glass including shopfronts, atriums and associated works. These projects range in scope, size and value varying from £100,000 up to £5 million.

Reporting to the Senior Quantity Surveyor and Commercial Manager your role will be to assist the project team with commercial functions on a number of current prestigious projects. Duties will include:

• assisting in all aspects of the financial control of the project
• valuations
• measurements
• cost reports
• attending meetings
• ensuring that adequate cost monitoring and management is undertaken
• co-ordinate and agree the production of final accounts with various parties
• ensure that project approvals and completions can be obtained at the required times

Required Attributes and Experience
The ideal Quantity Surveyors will have a minimum of 2 or 3 years practical gained within a suitable specialist sub-contractor and preferably with experience of curtain walling, glazing and roofing. Quantity Surveyors who have worked with main contractors or other specialist sub-contractors will be considered if they are an adapt and capable Quantity Surveyor keen to gain experience in curtain walling or working with a specialist sub-contractor on large build projects.
You will have a focused attitude, and excellent communication skills and must be able to work as part of a team and possess a high level of motivation. Ideally you will also have an HND or equivalent qualification.

The salary will be dependant on level of exposure to industry and can go beyond the stated level above for first class individuals. Bonus and additional benefits also make up the package. The group are a recognised performer in industry within the sector in which they operate.

Junior Project Manager London
£40,000 - £45,000 plus package
Facades Sub-Contractor

Our client is a smaller European Specialist sub-contractor operating in the UK. Supported as one of the leading building envelope specialists in Europe who offer the complete design, supply and installation of integrated envelope and facades packages. They are looking to strengthen their project team with a Site / Project Manager in London. Ideally they are keen to appoint a more "Junior" individual with perhaps 2 or 3 years experience who can grow into the role, with support.

With an extensive portfolio of works including commercial & residential projects with typical contracts varying from £5m through to £11m they seek a key member of the management team. This Project Management position requires excellent communication and management skills to co-ordinate site based activities, to maximise the efficiency and add value to the project. You will be conversant with planning activities safely, having direct responsibility for all activities carried out on site and you must be able to implement the business management system procedures and provide a professional approach to all aspects of the project.

Working closely with and reporting to the Project Director your duties will be to take full operational responsibility for the site, under supervision, including making every effort to ensure that works proceed in a safe manner and that all employees adopt the "Don't walk by" attitude to ensure the site is a safe place for everyone to work.

Required Attributes and Experience

The ideal Project Manager will have recently graduated or be ready or step up from an installation capacity, someone with c 2 years post grad experience or c 5 years working on site on projects with relevant discipline experience including roofing, cladding, glazing etc. Ideally you will be HND or Degree qualified in a construction or engineering related discipline with a CSCS Managers card and either a relevant First Aid certificate. Preferably you will be computer literate with programming and planning experience, have good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work without supervision and to use your own initiative and experience to fulfil the company's commitments.

For further details on this and other positions within the facades / exteriors market, please contact James Blaber for a confidential discussion.

Senior Site Manager London
Up to £80,000 plus package
Facades Sub-Contractor

Our client is one of the leading building envelope specialists in the UK offering the complete design, supply and installation of integrated envelope and facades packages specialising in complex design lead steel and glass structures. They are looking to strengthen their project team with a capable and experienced Senior Site Manager in London.

With an extensive portfolio of works including commercial & residential projects with typical contracts varying from £10m through to £25m they seek a key member of the management team. This Senior Site Management position requires excellent communication and management skills to co-ordinate site based activities, to maximise the efficiency and add value to the project. You will be fully conversant with planning activities safely, having direct responsibility for all activities carried out on site and you must be able to implement the business management system procedures and provide a professional approach to all aspects of the project.

Reporting to the Installation Director your duties will be to take full operational responsibility for the site including making every effort to ensure that works proceed in a safe manner and that all employees adopt the "Don't walk by" attitude to ensure the site is a safe place for everyone to work.

Required Attributes and Experience

The ideal Senior Site Manager will have about 10 years experience working on site on projects with relevant discipline experience including roofing, cladding, glazing etc. Ideally you will be HND or Degree qualified in a construction or engineering related discipline with a CSCS Managers card and either a relevant First Aid certificate. Preferably you will be computer literate with programming and planning experience, have good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work without supervision and to use your own initiative and experience to fulfil the company's commitments.

For further details on this and other positions within the facades / exteriors market, please contact James Blaber for a confidential discussion.

Senior Quantity Surveyor London
Up to £95,000

A leading international façade subcontractor with a reputation built on their expertise and delivery of high-quality facades and curtain walling solutions are seeking a capable Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage a number of their large-scale projects. Established for over 50 years with an annual turnover reaching more than £150m in the UK, they have continuously expanded globally with an increase in demand for their innovative projects within the UK. Projects vary in size but upwards of £10m on the largest and most high profile new builds in the city. Ideally you will be ready to run 1 large project and manage the commercial team based on site and support in the office.

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be reporting directly to the Commercial Director to ensure successful delivery of various façade projects. Therefore, your day to day responsibilities will vary from but are not limited to:

• Updating cost plans
• Measurements
• Providing written quotations
• Negotiating final accounts
• Meeting clients and Subcontractors
• Investigate, notify, and substantiate variations
• Progressing with your APC competences

This is an exciting opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager to join a specialist contractor offering an opportunity to develop, grow and progress organically within the company. The ideal candidate will have 5 to 10 years' experience, or more, in the construction industry, preferably with a facade, curtain walling or roofing subcontractor. Those who have gained experienced working with main contractors or other subcontractors will be considered if they have demonstrated the ability to perform exceptionally well.

Candidates must be highly motivated, resilient, and determined to 'get things right' to be successful. HND Qualification/Degree in Quantity Surveying is desirable, however, not critical. Whilst a more junior role, the salary will be dependent and a product of experience. The package will include additional benefits which will be negotiable. This is an exciting opportunity that cannot go unnoticed, if you are an individual who is keen to be moulded by one of the leading contractors in Europe.

For further details on this and other Facades roles and positions within the Construction Industry, please contact James Blaber for a confidential discussion.

Quantity Surveyor
sub-contractor / facades / NEC contract
London
Up to £65,000

A leading international subcontractor with a reputation built on their expertise and delivery of high-quality facades and curtain walling solutions are seeking a capable Quantity Surveyor to assist on a portfolio of smaller projects c £2 - £3m, which are managed on the NEC form of contract. Established for over 20 years, with an annual turnover reaching more than £20m in the UK, they have continuously expanded with an increase in demand for their innovative design lead projects within London.

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will be supporting and reporting to the Commercial Manager in a small team to ensure successful delivery of various current façade projects. This role also requires someone who will take a pro-active and hands on approach to a number of contract wins, at various stages of delivery. Therefore, your day to day responsibilities will vary from but are not limited to:
-Updating cost plans
-Procurement
-Measurements
-Providing written quotations
-Negotiating final accounts
-Meeting clients and Subcontractors
-Investigate, notify, and substantiate variations

This is an exciting opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join a contractor offering an opportunity to develop, grow and progress organically within the company. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years' experience in the construction industry, preferably with a facade, curtain walling or roofing subcontractor. Those who have gained experienced working with main contractors or other subcontractors will be considered if they have demonstrated the ability to perform exceptionally well.
Candidates must be highly motivated, resilient, and determined to 'get things right' to be successful. HND Qualification/Degree in Quantity Surveying is desirable, however, not critical. Whilst a more junior role, the salary will be dependent and a product of experience. The package will include additional benefits which will be negotiable. This is an exciting opportunity that cannot go unnoticed, if you are an individual who is keen to be moulded by one of the leading contractors in Europe.
For further details on this and other Facades roles and positions within the Construction Industry, please contact James Blaber for a confidential discussion.

Intermediate Quantity Surveyor, Buckinghamshire
Up to £47,500 plus benefits

This leading interiors specialist sub-contractor working in London, offering the complete design, supply and installation of integrated partitions and ceilings are looking to expand their commercial team, with an Intermediate level Quantity Surveyor.

This role is based out of the office with frequent trips to London, where you will be involved in multiple projects valued from £500k up to £4 million, including commercial and office fit outs for the leading fitout main contractors.

Reporting to the Managing Quantity Surveyor, your role will be to assist the project team with commercial functions on a number of current prestigious projects. Duties will include:

• assisting in all aspects of the financial control of the project
• valuations
• measurements
• cost reports
• attending meetings
• ensuring that adequate cost monitoring and management is undertaken
• co-ordinate and agree the production of final accounts with various parties
• ensure that project approvals and completions can be obtained at the required times

Required Attributes and Experience

The ideal Quantity Surveyors will have gained practical experience within a suitable specialist sub-contractor and preferably with experience of partitions and ceiling sub contract packages. Quantity Surveyors who have worked with main contractors or other specialist sub-contractors will be considered if they are an adapt and capable Quantity Surveyor keen to gain experience in a new discipline or working with a specialist sub-contractor on large build projects.

You will have a focused attitude, and excellent communication skills and must be able to work as part of a team and possess a high level of motivation. Ideally you will also have an HND or equivalent qualification.

The salary will be dependant on level of exposure to industry and can go beyond the stated level above for first class individuals. Bonus and additional benefits also make up the package. The group are a recognised performer in industry within the sector in which they operate.

Site Manager London
Up to £65,000 plus package
Facades Sub-Contractor

Our client is a smaller European Specialist sub-contractor operating in the UK. Supported as one of the leading building envelope specialists in Europe who offer the complete design, supply and installation of integrated envelope and facades packages. They are looking to strengthen their project teams with a Site Manager in London. Ideally they are keen to appoint a Junior Project Manager who can grow into the role, with support.

With an extensive portfolio of works including commercial & residential projects with typical contracts varying from £5m through to £11m they seek a key member of the management team. This Site Management position requires excellent communication and management skills to co-ordinate site based activities, to maximise the efficiency and add value to the project. You will be conversant with planning activities safely, having direct responsibility for all activities carried out on site and you must be able to implement the business management system procedures and provide a professional approach to all aspects of the project.

Reporting to the Installations Director your duties will be to take full operational responsibility for the site, under supervision, including making every effort to ensure that works proceed in a safe manner and that all employees adopt the "Don't walk by" attitude to ensure the site is a safe place for everyone to work.

Required Attributes and Experience

The ideal Site Manager will have recently graduated or be ready or step up from an installation capacity, someone with c 2 years post grad experience or c 5 years working on site on projects with relevant discipline experience including roofing, cladding, glazing etc. Ideally you will be HND or Degree qualified in a construction or engineering related discipline with a CSCS Managers card and either a relevant First Aid certificate. Preferably you will be computer literate with programming and planning experience, have good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work without supervision and to use your own initiative and experience to fulfil the company's commitments.

For further details on this and other positions within the facades / exteriors market, please contact James Blaber for a confidential discussion.

Roofing Project Manager Aylesbury
Up to £80,000 ftc

Our client is a leading envelope specialist in the UK offering the design, fabrication and installation of SFS & Rainscreen Cladding, Aluminium Windows & Doors, Curtain Walling and Structural Glazing.

They are looking to strengthen their Operations team with a Project Manager, site based on a project in Oxfordshire.

With an extensive portfolio of works up to £5 million in value, including a number roofing and cladding packages on large prestigious industrial new builds in the South East and further afield they seek a key member of the management team. This Project Management position requires a hands on manager with excellent communication and management skills to co-ordinate input from each department, to maximise the efficiency and add value to the project. You will be fully focused on the succesful delivery of the projects and be able to plan activities safely, having direct responsibility for all activities carried out on site and must be able to implement the business management system procedures and provide a professional approach to all aspects of the project.

Reporting to the Operations Director your duties will be to take full operational responsibility for the site including making every effort to ensure that works proceed in a safe manner. You will need to be fully conversant with the following: contract documents including correspondence; understand and interpret drawings; research, establish and develop installation method statements and installation programmes; reporting; record keeping and project reviews.

Required Attributes and Experience

The ideal Project Manager will have c10 years experience working on construction sites managing curtain walling installations or other relevant disciplines including roofing, cladding, glazing etc., with at least 5 years as a Project Manager. Ideally you will be HND or Degree qualified in a construction or engineering related discipline with a CSCS Managers card and either a relevant First Aid certificate. Preferably you will be computer literate with programming and planning experience, have good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work without supervision and to use your own initiative and experience to fulfil the company's commitments.
Finally, the successful Project Manager will offer a high level of professionalism at all times in dealing with clients, people and in the presentation of themselves and their work. You will be able to handle demanding people in challenging situations and show the capacity to absorb new knowledge quickly and must be able to motivate teams and drive Projects to successfully deliver the companies commitments and aspirations.

The salary will be dependant on level of exposure to industry and can go beyond the stated level. Bonus and additional benefits also make up the package. The group are a recognised performer in industry within the sector in which they operate.

For further details on this and other Facades roles and positions within the Construction Industry, please contact James Blaber for a confidential discussion.

Project Quantity Surveyor London
Specialist sub-contractor
Up to £75,000

A leading specialist subcontractor with a reputation built on their expertise and ability to deliver high-quality packages on a wide range of projects are seeking a capable Project Quantity Surveyor with NEC contract experience to manage 3 or 4 small scale fire stopping package sin project inside the M25. Established for over 15 years with an annual turnover reaching more than £25m in the UK, they have continuing to expand. Ideally you will be ready to run 1 larger project or manage smaller ones, with total control over the commercial aspects.

As a Project Quantity Surveyor, you will be reporting directly to the Commercial Manager to ensure successful financial delivery of various fire stopping projects. Therefore, your day to day responsibilities will vary from but are not limited to:

Updating cost plans
Measurements
Providing written quotations
Negotiating final accounts
Meeting clients and Subcontractors
Applications for payments
Investigate, notify, and substantiate variations
Must have NEC contract experience
This is an exciting opportunity for a Project Quantity Surveyor or Senior to join a specialist contractor offering an opportunity to develop, grow and progress organically within the company. The ideal candidate will have 5 to 10 years' experience, in the construction industry, preferably with a facade, curtain walling or roofing subcontractor. Those who have gained experienced working with main contractors or other subcontractors will be considered if they have demonstrated the ability to perform exceptionally well.

Candidates must be highly motivated, resilient, and determined to 'get things right' to be successful. HND Qualification/Degree in Quantity Surveying is desirable, however, not critical. Whilst a more junior role, the salary will be dependent and a product of experience. The package will include additional benefits which will be negotiable.

For further details on this and other roles and positions within the Construction Industry, please contact James Blaber for a confidential discussion.

Site Manager Oxford
Up to £60,000 plus package
Facades Sub-Contractor

Our client is one of the leading building envelope specialists in the UK offering the complete design, supply and installation of integrated envelope and facades packages specialising in complex design lead steel and glass structures. They are looking to strengthen their project team with a capable and experienced Site Manager to work on an upcoming project in Oxford.

With an extensive portfolio of works including commercial & residential projects with typical contracts varying from £10m through to £25m they seek a key member of the management team. This Site Management position requires excellent communication and management skills to co-ordinate site based activities, to maximise the efficiency and add value to the project. You will be fully conversant with planning activities safely, having direct responsibility for all activities carried out on site and you must be able to implement the business management system procedures and provide a professional approach to all aspects of the project.

Reporting to the Installation Director your duties will be to take full operational responsibility for the site including making every effort to ensure that works proceed in a safe manner and that all employees adopt the "Don't walk by" attitude to ensure the site is a safe place for everyone to work.

Required Attributes and Experience

The ideal Site Manager will have a 10 years experience working on site on projects with relevant discipline experience including roofing, cladding, glazing etc. Ideally you will be HND or Degree qualified in a construction or engineering related discipline with a CSCS Managers card and either a relevant First Aid certificate. Preferably you will be computer literate with programming and planning experience, have good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work without supervision and to use your own initiative and experience to fulfil the company's commitments.

For further details on this and other positions within the facades / exteriors market, please contact James Blaber for a confidential discussion.