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An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Site Manager to join our Housing Partnerships team in the Midlands for Housing Refurbishment Projects. 

The purpose of the role is to manage and have responsibility for all site / workplace construction activities, reporting on a regular and routine basis to your Line Contracts Manager, ensuring all works are carried out safely, to programme, within budget and in accordance with all design standards, specifications and company procedures.

What you’ll do:

• Manage activities on site, ensuring that the highest standards of health and safety are maintained at all times
• To liaise with and develop a working partnership with the Project Team working alongside you on any particular project
• To take ownership of your project from pre-commencement through to completion Manage, sub-contractors, direct trades and suppliers to consistently deliver on time and to the highest standard of quality of work
• Manage your direct reports to ensure they carry out their responsibilities to the required standards and appropriate resources, ensuring plant, material and other resources are available to successfully carryout their role
• Ensure all works are carried out and monitored in accordance with the company Quality Controls policy and procedures and in accordance with current legislations, regulations and environmental standards
• Promote a culture for improving health and safety management practices
• Introduce and innovate good working practices at site level
• Manage the project, ensuring it has the correct resources to be completed to the required quality standards and ‘Right First Time’ culture, within the agreed timescales
• Liaise with and ensure client satisfaction with the work process in delivering a defect free result and excellent communication standards
• Proactively  plan and programme the works ensuring compliance with contract dates
• Oversee technical and programming needs of the project identifying any risks and opportunities
• Manage, control and report on productivity, resources, materials and plant to deliver fore casted outputs
• Responsible for ensuring your project or site is performing to and delivering in line with the financial aspects of the contract and deliver the project’s profit in line with business requirements
• Have a good understanding of the different forms of building contracts
• Manage the site and take responsibility for all personnel and everything that happens on it

Have you got what it takes:

• Proven track record of successful delivery of projects Housing Refurbishment
• Use of Microsoft suite of Office programmes; including but not limited to; Excel, Word, Outlook and ASTA
• The ability to read and accurately interpret programmes, drawings and technical specifications
• To have an understanding and appropriately sharing build programmes
• Experience in managing supply chain, direct employees and consultants
• Experience in liaising with customers and the supply chain
• Must have relevant level 4 qualification (HNC/NVQ4 etc) or equivalent
• Must have appropriate CSCS card
• Must have SMSTS certificate
• Must have First Aid at Work certificate
• Full UK driving licence

Benefits:

Competitive Salary / Car Allowance / 25 Days Holidays / Pension Scheme / Free Parking / Private Health Care / Professional Development & Training Opportunities/ Free Wellbeing Initiatives such as eye care vouchers, occupational health, employee assistance programme / Ministry of Fun / Online Retailer Discounts (Seddon SmartSpending)

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• Education Level: GCSE (or equivalent)

Areed

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Resident Liaison Officer to join our Housing Partnerships team in the Midlands for Housing Refurbishment Projects. 

The purpose of the role is to provide information and support to residents during the works programme, to liaise with Site Management, operatives and clients and to collate all information as required by the administration team.

What you’ll do:

• To ensure the day-to-day smooth running of the customer liaison operation in the most efficient and cost-effective manner
• Provide the Project Management with effective customer experience reports and data
• The production of all documents relating to the Liaison Officer and customer service function
• The maintenance and correlation of all records, files and incoming documents that relate to customer liaison and customer service activity
• The effective management of all customer complaints inline with company  procedures
• Organisation and attendance of public/community meetings/events
• Prepare to work out of hours if required to facilitate liaison and customer service
• Give guidance on likely length of disruption and reasonable precautions to be taken by residents
• Focus on and support for vulnerable customers
• Be present at handover, ensuring resident understanding of new fixtures and fittings provide manuals, instructions where applicable, as well as contact
• Undertake resident satisfaction processes and ensure data is reported along with lessons learnt and feedback
• To ensure that Seddon and its subcontractors are working professionally and respecting the residents in whose homes they are and to report to site management any occasions where this is not the case
• Promoting and identifying safe working practices in compliance with our SHEQ process and procedures
• Doing whatever it takes, to ensure an excellent customer journey is experienced
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Have you got what it takes:

• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office – word, excel and powerpoint
• Excellent knowledge of Social media channels
• Knowledge of safe working  in occupied homes
• Proven experience in a RLO and/or Customer Service role for main contractors or housing group
• The ideal candidate will have come from a housing / repairs & maintenance background
• The ability to pick up bespoke systems with ease
• Strong customer service skills
• Positive attitude towards people with special needs and minority groups
• Full UK driving licence

Benefits:

Competitive Salary / Car Allowance / 25 Days Holidays / Pension Scheme / Free Parking / Private Health Care / Professional Development & Training Opportunities/ Free Wellbeing Initiatives such as eye care vouchers, occupational health, employee assistance programme / Ministry of Fun / Online Retailer Discounts (Seddon SmartSpending)

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• Education Level: GCSE (or equivalent)

Areed

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Quantity Surveyor to join our Housing Partnerships team in the Midlands for Housing Refurbishment Projects. 

The purpose of the role is to manage the financial and contractual administration of projects carried out by the business.

What you’ll do:

• Ensure that Seddon SHE and quality standards, operating processes, company policies and all legislative requirements are understood, implemented and adhered to at all times.
• Adopt and comply with the Seddon contract delivery processes into your daily disciplines
• Forecast cash on an accurate and timely basis, ensuring that the cash position of the project is maximised without compromising our contractual arrangements and relationships with either customers or subcontractors & suppliers
• Evaluate CVIs, Architect or EA instructions and subcontractor’s variations
• Raise alarm signals to the Senior QS when the contract is straying outside the cost and profit parameters.
• Apply skills to maximise margins in co-operation with the Contracts / Project Manager by keeping cost to a minimum and value to a maximum by all professional legitimate means
• Develop and maintain close relationships with customers, consultants & subcontractors to continuously improve customer experience, improve our company and obtain repeat & negotiated business

Have you got what it takes:

• QS Degree or equivalent
• Must have social housing refurbishment experience
• Good data interrogation skills
• Commercial awareness
• Experience of management accounts
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Commercial contracting experience
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Must be proficient, timely and accurate data entries
• Understanding and compliance of financial and performance reporting
• Full UK driving licence

Benefits:

Competitive Salary / Car Allowance / 25 Days Holidays / Pension Scheme / Free Parking / Private Health Care / Professional Development & Training Opportunities/ Free Wellbeing Initiatives such as eye care vouchers, occupational health, employee assistance programme / Ministry of Fun / Flexible Working / Online Retailer Discounts (Seddon SmartSpending)

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• Education Level: GCSE (or equivalent)

Areed

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Project Manager to join our Housing Partnerships team in the Midlands for Housing Refurbishment Projects. 

The purpose of the role is to manage, coordinate, supervise and deliver the construction and commercial activities on an individual project.

What you’ll do:

• To lead and manage a Project from inception to completion
• To be the client point of contact
• Produce construction phase plan and monitor throughout the project
• Consider tender preliminaries against actual requirements and review monthly
• Manage and ensure the production of effective Procurement Schedules & IRS with Site Manager and QS
• Request, collate and distribute all contractual documentation required
• Overall control of Project activities and work operations
• Supervise and manage other members of the Project team
• Manage and ensure the production of effective and compliant construction and target programmes, monitoring their progress and reporting risk and opportunity
• Chair and actively support all Project meetings with client, subcontractors, consultants, design team and Project team
• Support with legal teams to identify any easements, section agreements, adoptions, bonds etc. that may be required
• Manage and lead people ensuring a happy and productive workforce
• Manage and ensure operational contract notices are prepared and issued in accordance with the contract
• Manage and report Vendor data for subcontractors’ assessments throughout the contract period
• Provide sufficient operational information for commercial team in order to issue any legal notices etc.
• Promote a culture of excellent health and safety including ensuring our SHEQ procedures and processes are fully adhered to
• Ensure the business prepares and maintains effective O&M Manuals on completion
• Ensure Quality Control is fully adhered to and compliant with company process and procedure

Have you got what it takes:

• Proven track record of successful delivery of Housing Refurbishment projects and Client relationship buildings
• Use of Microsoft suite of Office programmes; including but not limited to; Excel, Word, Outlook and ASTA
• The ability to produce, read and accurately interpret programmes, drawings, and technical specifications
• Experience in managing the supply chain, direct employees and consultants
• Minimum relevant level 4 qualification (HNC/NVQ4 etc) or equivalent
• Appropriate CSCS card
• SMSTS certificate
• First Aid at Work certificate
• Full UK driving licence

Benefits:

Competitive Salary / Car Allowance / 25 Days Holidays / Pension Scheme / Free Parking / Private Health Care / Professional Development & Training Opportunities/ Free Wellbeing Initiatives such as eye care vouchers, occupational health, employee assistance programme / Ministry of Fun / Online Retailer Discounts (Seddon SmartSpending)

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• Education Level: GCSE (or equivalent)

Areed

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Managing Quantity Surveyor to join our Housing Partnerships team in the Midlands for Housing Refurbishment Projects. 

The purpose of the role is to provide effective lead commercial management and control of projects and to administer them in line with the applicable contract terms/statutory legislation, maximise margin and minimise the exposure of Seddon and their stakeholders to risk.

What you’ll do:

• Ensure that Seddon HS&E and quality standards, operating processes, company policies and all legislative requirements are understood, implemented and adhered to at all times
• Support and manage the cooperation and engagement between the surveyors and the Operations/Project/Contracts Manager and the project team(s). To ensure consistent delivery of successful projects will in turn support the achievement of Seddon business objectives and to deliver the target margins
• Review, check and manage the project status report, in conjunction with the Operation/Contracts/Project Manager, ensuring clear understanding and that all forecasts accurately reflect project values, costs & margins against the target margin, as well as ensuring that changes and solutions have been agreed with the Contracts / Project Manager prior to implementation
• Check that the forecast cash is accurate and completed in a timely manner, ensuring that the cash position of the project has been maximised without compromising our contractual arrangements and relationships with either customers or subcontractors & suppliers
• Lead and manage Surveying staff under your control, developing them to achieve their full potential
• Provide advice to Management staff on contractual, valuation and measurement matters
• Monitor all significant project issues, checking that correspondence and all necessary contractual processes have been observed, notices issued, records kept and documents stored by the team to protect the company’s position
• Develop & maintain close relationships with customers, consultants & subcontractors to continuously improve customer experience, improve our company and obtain repeat & negotiated business, mentor your team to ensure they are also completing this.

Have you got what it takes:

• QS Degree or equivalent
• Must have social housing refurbishment experience
• Strong people management skills
• Good data interrogation skills
• Commercial awareness
• Experience of management accounts
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Commercial contracting experience
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Must be proficient, timely and accurate data entries
• Understanding and compliance of financial and performance reporting
• Full UK driving licence

Benefits:

Competitive Salary / Car Allowance / 25 Days Holidays / Pension Scheme / Free Parking / Private Health Care / Professional Development & Training Opportunities/ Free Wellbeing Initiatives such as eye care vouchers, occupational health, employee assistance programme / Ministry of Fun / Flexible Working / Online Retailer Discounts (Seddon SmartSpending)

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• Education Level: GCSE (or equivalent)

Areed

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Administrator to join our Housing Partnerships team in the Midlands for Housing Refurbishment Projects.  

The purpose of the role is to provide administrative support at site locations, ensuring the smooth running of the business or department. 

What you’ll do:

• To collaborate with employees (at all levels) and take part in the planning needs of the business/department and be an advocate and driver for change recognising areas for improvement and supporting the business with change management
• Coordinate and implement office procedures, systems and processes
• Use a variety of software packages including Microsoft Office & third-party products, and bespoke products such as data administration and document management tools and internal databases
• Create and maintain electronic &paper document management, including photocopying, printing, and scanning, data logs and records etc
• Prepare documents such as letters, reports, presentations, and spreadsheets
• Act as a key member for project change teams – working alongside other Administrators
• Organise meetings including management of electronic diaries, ordering refreshments, sending invitations, and taking minutes
• Handle queries from management, team, and customers etc
• Organise office space, housekeeping, and resources
• Deal with telephone and email enquiries 
• Organise and distribute post

Have you got what it takes:

• Ability to demonstrate a good level of general education to GCSE standard in Mathematics and English (or equivalent)
• Intermediate to advanced IT skills in MS office
• NVQ 3/4 or equivalent, or a willingness to learn
• Experience of working as an Administrator in a busy office environment
• Experience with a variety of software packages including Microsoft Office & third-party products such as data administration, document management tools and internal databases
• Familiarity with office equipment
• Work as a multidisciplinary team, establishing good working relationships at all levels
• Communicate and exchange information in a tactful and diplomatic manner
• Exchange information in a tactful and diplomatic manner
• Work independently and act on own initiative (proactive and forward thinking)
• Ability to complete multiple tasks and projects on time and to a high standard, working to tight deadlines and under pressure
• Travel between locations (branch/projects). Driving licence is essential
• Show a willingness to be flexible
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Demonstrate strong time management skills
• Problem solving attitude with eye for detail (attention for detail)

Benefits:

Competitive Salary / 25 Days Holidays / Pension Scheme / Free Parking / Private Health Care / Professional Development & Training Opportunities/ Free Wellbeing Initiatives such as eye care vouchers, occupational health, employee assistance programme / Ministry of Fun / Flexible Working / Online Retailer Discounts (Seddon SmartSpending)

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• Education Level: GCSE (or equivalent)

Areed

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Administrator to join our Housing Partnerships team in the Midlands to support our Commercial Team.  

The purpose of the role is to provide administrative support at site locations, ensuring the smooth running of the business or department. 

What you’ll do:

• To collaborate with employees (at all levels) and take part in the planning needs of the business/department and be an advocate and driver for change recognising areas for improvement and supporting the business with change management
• Coordinate and implement office procedures, systems and processes
• Use a variety of software packages including Microsoft Office & third-party products, and bespoke products such as data administration and document management tools and internal databases
• Create and maintain electronic & paper document management, including photocopying, printing, and scanning, data logs and records etc
• Act as a key member for the commercial team – working alongside other Administrators
• Organise meetings including management of electronic diaries, ordering refreshments, sending invitations, and taking minutes
• Handle queries from management, team, and customers etc
• Organise office space, housekeeping, and resources
• Deal with telephone and email enquiries 
• Organise and distribute post
• Prepare key documents such as sending out letters to sub-contractors, issuing contract documents and tracking the return of warranties.

Have you got what it takes:

• Ability to demonstrate a good level of general education to GCSE standard in Mathematics and English (or equivalent)
• Intermediate to advanced IT skills in MS office
• NVQ 3/4 or equivalent, or a willingness to learn
• Experience of working as an Administrator in a busy office environment
• Experience with a variety of software packages including Microsoft Office & third-party products such as data administration, document management tools and internal databases
• Familiarity with office equipment
• Work as a multidisciplinary team, establishing good working relationships at all levels
• Communicate and exchange information in a tactful and diplomatic manner
• Exchange information in a tactful and diplomatic manner
• Work independently and act on own initiative (proactive and forward thinking)
• Ability to complete multiple tasks and projects on time and to a high standard, working to tight deadlines and under pressure
• Travel between locations (branch/projects). Driving licence is essential
• Show a willingness to be flexible
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Demonstrate strong time management skills
• Problem solving attitude with eye for detail (attention for detail)

Benefits:

Competitive Salary / 25 Days Holidays / Pension Scheme / Free Parking / Private Health Care / Professional Development & Training Opportunities/ Free Wellbeing Initiatives such as eye care vouchers, occupational health, employee assistance programme / Ministry of Fun / Flexible Working / Online Retailer Discounts (Seddon SmartSpending)

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• Education Level: GCSE (or equivalent)

Areed

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Site Manager to join our Housing Partnerships team in the North-West.

The purpose of the role is to manage and have overall responsibility for all on-site construction activities, reporting on a regular and routine basis to the Contracts Manager, ensuring all works are carried out safely, to programme, within budget and in accordance with all design standards, specifications and company procedures.

What you’ll do:

• Manage activities on site, ensuring that the highest standards of health and safety are maintained at all times
• To liaise with and develop a working partnership with the Contracts Manager and Quantity Surveyor working alongside you on any particular project
• To take ownership of your project from pre-commencement up to hand over and completion
• Supervise and effectively manage all contractors and labour forces on site to consistently deliver value to the highest standard of quality of work
• Manage all staff to ensure they carry out their responsibilities to the required standards and appropriate resources, plant and material are available
• Ensure all works are carried out and monitored in accordance with the company safety policy and procedures and in accordance with current legislations, regulations and environmental standards
• Advise on improving health and safety management practices
• Introduce and innovate good working practices at site level to benefit all those on site
• Monitor the project, ensuring it has the correct resources to be completed to the required quality standards and ‘Right First Time’ culture, within the agreed timescales
• Ensure client satisfaction with the work process in delivering a defect free result
• Forward plan and programme the daily works to use all resources efficiently
• Oversee planning and programming needs of the project
• Manage the weekly planning of productivity, resources, materials and plant to deliver forecasted outputs
• Maintain and control financial aspects of the contract and deliver the project’s profit in line with business requirements
• Have a good understanding of the different forms of building contracts

 Have you got what it takes:

• Proven track record of successful delivery of projects
• Use of Microsoft suite of Office programmes; inc. Excel, Word, Outlook and Project
• The ability to read and accurately interpret programmes, drawings and technical specifications
• To have an understanding and appropriately sharing build programmes
• Experience in managing supply chain, direct employees and consultants
• Experience in liaising with customers and the supply chain
• Must have relevant level 4 qualification (HNC/NVQ4 etc) or equivalent
• Must have appropriate CSCS card
• Must have SMSTS certificate
• Must have First Aid at Work certificate
• Full UK driving licence

• Education Level: College

Areed

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Safety, Health & Environmental Advisor to join our SHEQ team based in Bolton.

The principle purpose of this role will be to implement, monitor and advise on Safety, Health and Environmental policies and procedures throughout the company.

What you’ll do

• Visit all sites to measure, monitor and advise on legal requirements relating to Safety, Health and Environmental issues.
• Support and advise on production of Construction Phase Plans, Method statements and Risk Assessments.
• Attend Decision to Proceed meetings for SHEQ support.
• Carry out site safety and environmental audit on a risk basis decided by the local project team and/or Regional Director.
• Accurately record findings to the local team and department.
• Provide support to site teams, and assistance/advice on corrective and preventative actions.
• Investigate all accidents, and record accurate data for reports to the Head of SHEQ and Regional team in a timely manner.
• Undertake SHEQ Inductions for new starters.
• Maintain current/updated knowledge regarding Safety, Health & environmental and other relevant legislation.
• Arrange regional safety meetings with project teams and contractors to develop best practice.
• Facilitate Director and Senior Management Safety Tours.
• Support Pre-construction team with Health, Safety and Environmental requirements.
• Provide training to staff/employers at all levels.

Have you got what it takes?

• NEBOSH Diploma/Certificate.
• Experience of managing health and safety on construction projects.
• Good people management and communication skills.
• Proven track record and well organised.
• Ability to forward plan and foresee potential problems together with solutions.
• Maintain accreditation in relevant qualifications.
• Environmental qualification not essential but some experience required.

Benefits

Car Allowance / 25 Days Holidays / Pension Scheme / Free Parking / Private Health Care / Professional Development & Training Opportunities/ Free Wellbeing Initiatives such as eye care vouchers, occupational health, employee assistance programme / Ministry of Fun / Flexible Working/ Online Retailer Discounts (Seddon SmartSpending)

Additional Information

Working hours 37.5 per week - Monday to Friday, monthly paid.

• Education Level: College

Areed

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Quantity Surveyor to join our Housing Partnerships team in the North-West.

The purpose of the role is to manage the financial and contractual administration of projects carried out by the business.

What you’ll do:

• Ensure that Seddon SHE and quality standards, operating processes, company policies and all legislative requirements are understood, implemented and adhered to at all times.
• Adopt and comply with the Seddon contract delivery processes into your daily disciplines
• Forecast cash on an accurate and timely basis, ensuring that the cash position of the project is maximised without compromising our contractual arrangements and relationships with either customers or subcontractors & suppliers
• Evaluate CVIs, Architect or EA instructions and subcontractor’s variations
• Raise alarm signals to the Senior QS when the contract is straying outside the cost and profit parameters.
• Apply skills to maximise margins in co-operation with the Contracts / Project Manager by keeping cost to a minimum and value to a maximum by all professional legitimate means
• Develop and maintain close relationships with customers, consultants & subcontractors to continuously improve customer experience, improve our company and obtain repeat & negotiated business

Have you got what it takes:

• QS Degree or equivalent
• Must have experience in administering JCT Design & Build contracts
• Must have New Build Housing experience
• Good data interrogation skills
• Commercial awareness
• Experience of management accounts
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Commercial contracting experience
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Must be proficient, timely and accurate data entries
• Understanding and compliance of financial and performance reporting
• Full UK driving licence

Benefits

Car Allowance / 25 Days Holidays / Pension Scheme / Free Parking / Private Health Care / Professional Development & Training Opportunities/ Free Wellbeing Initiatives such as eye care vouchers, occupational health, employee assistance programme / Ministry of Fun / Flexible Working/ Online Retailer Discounts (Seddon SmartSpending

• Education Level: Bachelor's Degree