Areed

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Partnerships Manager, Asset Management to join our Housing Partnerships team based in the Birmingham office. The purpose of the role is to drive profitable growth in the affordable housing asset management sector, delivering new work in planned maintenance, compliance and retrofit for housing associations and local authorities. 

 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)

What you’ll do: 

• Act as a member of the senior leadership team, demonstrating the requisite behaviours
• Take the lead in "win-work" for the asset management sector - to help devise both strategy and tactics
• Show leadership in project selection - considering against Seddon governance and capability whilst balancing against other competing factors including relationships and profitability
• Identify new markets and services in which Seddon can increase profitability 
• Demonstrate leadership (and support) on Seddon governance and initiatives 
• Identify and develop positive customer relationships which unlock a pipeline of opportunities
• Manage opportunities into becoming work we can negotiate or tender
• Ensure a relationship management plan is in place - with relationship ladders for all key customers
• Act as key account manager for customers as required
• Act as framework lead for key framework appointments
• Maintain the CRM system, including monthly reporting
• Establish and set winning bid strategies
• Bid Management - including guiding the qualitative and price submission - working with the bid writer and the estimator / commercial team
• This role will require a hands on approach whilst we grow the business
• Raise the profile of Seddon through events, PR, marketing and other modes
• Represent Seddon at industry taskforce / leadership events and bodies
• Attend hospitality, events and awards - often out of hours
• Represent Seddon at exhibition's - including speaking events. 

Have you got what it takes: 

• Strong interpersonal skills, with an ability to create and develop relationships
• Commercial acumen
• Ability to understand customer challenges and clearly and simply articulate solutions
• Strong understanding of Registered Providers and Local Authority markets, particularly in relation to existing stock
• Understanding of social / affordable housing planned maintenance programmes
• Understanding of retrofit works and the business case to unlock (ideally including asset reviews and funding options)
• Experience in creating and drafting compelling solutions for customers
• Some knowledge of and experience in bid management
• Extensive network of contacts/relationships with other landlord bodies

Areed

An exciting new opportunity has arisen to work with a family-owned contractor specialising in social housing refurbishment and retrofit projects, based in the North-West. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic team of construction professionals, with the ability to give the right candidate the foundations they require to build their career path. With access to professional memberships (CIOB).

As a family-run business, we take great pride in our close-knit team and commitment to maintaining long-standing relationships with clients, customers and employees.

‘At Seddon, we partner with customers to transform existing housing stock into safe, secure, and energy-efficient homes, tackling fuel poverty. As a leader in the retrofit marketplace, we provide end-to-end services, from assessment and design to installation and monitoring. We focus on delivering high-quality retrofit solutions that reduce energy costs, promote sustainability, and help achieve net-zero targets’ that can be carried out within lived in environments.

The role of Graduate Assistant Site Manager is to assist the Site Manager with all on-site construction activities, ensuring all works are carried out safely, to programme, within budget and in accordance with all design standards, specifications and company procedures.

 Key Responsibilities: 

• Oversee and report to the Site Manager regarding contractors and labour forces on site and assist in the delivery of workmanship to the highest standard.
• Assist the Site Manager to monitor the project, giving input to ensuring it has the correct resources to be completed to the required quality standard and ‘Right First Time’ culture, within the agreed timescales.
• Support the Site Manager in implementing project plans and ensuring they are executed efficiently.
• Ensure all relevant paperwork is completed and returned in a timely manner.
• Organise the project at site level to help ensure success.
• Maintain communication with the supply team members to help with the delivery.
• Develop skills in collaborative planning.
• Understand and work towards the project programme and assist in reporting the programme position.
• Ensure that the supply chain is working in accordance with their risk assessments and method statements.
• Attend project meetings and provide updates on site progress.
• Be aware of the financial aspects of the contract and assist in the delivery of the project’s profit in line with business requirements and forms of building contracts.

Qualifications:

• A degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of construction processes, materials, and health and safety regulations.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proactive with a problem-solving mindset.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Project).
• A valid driver’s license

 What We Offer: 

• A structured training programme with mentorship from experienced professionals.
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing company.
• Exposure to a variety of projects across different sectors.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Car allowance, competitive salary with benefits package, including health insurance, pension plan, 25 days holiday .

Seddon Construction Limited is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Areed

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Estimator to join our Housing Partnerships team based in the North West.

The purpose of the role is to prepare accurate nett estimate of project cost and following settlement process, manage the submission of agreed tender offer to the client, typically on traditional & non-traditional forms of procurement.

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)

What you’ll do:

• Developing competitive design solutions to client’s briefs with input from the professional team and subcontractors
• Adopting a proactive approach to value engineering throughout the design phase of design and build projects
• Professional approach when dealing with clients and their representatives
• Working together with the Bid Manager to successfully deliver negotiated opportunities
• Compiling an appropriate handover information pack on all secured tenders, and by chairing the handover meeting with the Delivery team
• Acquiring a thorough understanding of each tender, including identifying and recording all relevant risks and opportunities
• Contributing to the design development process, and attending and chairing design team meetings
• Compiling accurate budget cost & cost plans using appropriate data including company historical data
• Managing the subcontract and material enquiry process
• Initiating technical queries and ensuring design is sufficiently developed to indicate accurate costing
• Pricing of rates from first principles
• Adjudication and comparison of subcontractor quotations
• Compilation of project preliminaries
• Risk management throughout the tender period and preparation of the tender Risk Register when required
• Preparing and submitting tender documentation
• Submitting tenders in accordance with the client’s requirements including any post tender requests
• Attending internal mid bid review meetings as required
• Attending tender settlement meeting for each project

Have you got what it takes:

• Proven experience as an Estimator
• Successful delivery of tenders on a wide range of tenders
• Have experience of various construction methods
• Experience of controlling costs, timing and quality in line with targets
• Experience of reading and accurately interpreting drawings and technical specifications
• Good standard of mathematical ability
• Minimum relevant level 4 qualification (HNC/NVQ4 etc)
• Relevant degree
• Use Conquest Estimating System or similar

Areed

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Administrator to join our Engineering Services team based in Bolton.   This role is for temporary cover for an initial period of three months.  Hours of work are 37.5 per week – working Monday to Friday.

The overall purpose of the role is to provide administrative support, ensuring the smooth running of the Engineering Services department. 

Benefits:

• Pension Scheme / Health Cash Plan / Free Parking / Training Opportunities / Free Wellbeing Initiatives such as eye care vouchers, occupational health, employee assistance programme / Ministry of Fun / Online Retailer Discounts (Seddon SmartSpending)

 What you’ll do:

• Deal with telephone and email enquiries from clients and/or tenants for reactive and/or planned maintenance work
• Liaise with Reactive Engineers issuing reactive and planned maintenance works
• Record and report Engineers findings
• Prepare reports for Senior QS for invoicing purposes
• Order materials
• Support the team with quotes and contract renewals
• Coordinate and implement office procedures
• Use a variety of software packages including Microsoft Office & 3^rd party products, and bespoke products such as Propeller and document management tools and internal databases
• Create and maintain electronic / paper document management, including photocopying, printing and scanning
• Prepare documents such as letters, reports, presentations and spreadsheets
• Organise meetings including management of electronic diaries, ordering refreshments, sending invitations
• Handle queries from management, team and customers etc

 Have you got what it takes:

• Experience of working as an administrator in a busy office environment preferably in a M & E Office
• Experience with a variety of software packages including Microsoft Office & 3^rd party products such as Propeller, 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
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Demonstrate strong time management skills
• 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
• Understand the organisation’s aims and objectives
• Show a willingness to be flexible
• Experience of Propeller an advantage
• Problem solving attitude with eye for detail (attention for detail)

• Education Level: GCSE (or equivalent)