Our client is looking for a Contracts Manager, 40 hour work week, Monday to Friday.

Base Office: Erith Office but travel to Head Office and other offices as required will feature.

Management responsibility for: Operational and Commercial Supervisors / Site Managers / Contract Administrators, Direct Labour Operatives (DLO) and Sub Contractors as assigned to your Contracts.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE/ROLE OVERVIEW:

Simultaneous control of individual or term contracts ensuring the allocated contracts are delivered on time, within budget and safely in line with Company procedures and objectives and to the Clients’ requirements. Achievement of Contract KPI’s, recruitment of sufficient resources (internal and external) to fulfil contract requirements in a timely and professional manner.

You will be the first point of contact for Clients, Customers and Supervisors for the entire duration of the contract, including defect and warranty periods. Quality Control and Health and Safety management is a top priority in this role, ensuring all Supervisors and resources under your direct control adhere to all Company and legislative requirements, whilst effectively managing the Client expectations.

You will need to understand all aspects of the contract, contracting process/requirements and have a good technical knowledge. You will need to establish strong working relationships with a wide range of people across all disciplines and at all levels and be able to use your own initiative to make delegated decisions in line with your responsibilities.

The position will also include negotiating sub-contract/supplier orders and monitoring supervisor performance, along with identifying areas for improvement in the Contract Management process.

SPECIFIC DUTIES/KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Control all aspects of business operations within your Contract(s), and Health & Safety management to deliver Company objectives in line with contractual requirements.
2. Develop and ensure all workstreams are monitored and progressed to time, quality, specification and budget in accordance with the Company/Client targets and K.P.I’s.
3. Ensure all relevant RAMS are in place prior to works for both direct & sub contract works.
4. Ensure appropriate H&S measures, requirements, communication and compliance are in place at all times.
5. Attend monthly operational performance management meetings with Division Heads / Directors.
6. Set up regular performance related meetings with your Supervisors.

7. Procure the necessary labour and materials in line with contractual requirements.
8. Ensure all sub-contractors/suppliers are approved and have adequate certification, qualifications and insurance before placing orders.
9. Ensure the correct use of, direct labour, agency staff, sub-contractors, materials and plant in accordance with legal/statutory requirements.
10. Ensure that the presentation of direct labour, sub-contractors, etc. is at all times monitored to and enforced by the Supervisory team in accordance with company policy.
11. Ensure Contract Admin / Supervisors are recording all works on Accuserv prior to starting works to ensure timely info is available at all times.
12. Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with best practice and in line with company policies/procedures.
13. Maintain, prepare and communicate, monthly performance reports in line with contractual and company requirements.
14. Develop agreed processes with Clients to undertake and complete defects during the defects/warranty period.
15. Check sub-contractor and wholesaler payment certificates in line with Company terms and Conditions and ensure subcontract final account statements are received prior to their final payment being release.
16. Ensure that no work packages operate at a loss.
17. Provide monthly/weekly reports to Company Director on all financial and operational issues, analysing and reporting on deficiencies as appropriate.
18. Maintain good Client and supply chain relationships, fully investigate complaints and log in line with company complaints procedure and escalate as appropriate in a timely manner. Provide monthly reports and communicate complaints received log to Client management team or nominated representative and line Manager, along with any action taken.
19. Maximise and liaise with Bid teams and Directors for future work opportunities
20. You will be measured on Key Performance Indicators to ensure your role is being carried
    out to the company’s expected standards. These include the following but may be subject to change:
    • Operational Supervisor’s productivity of engineers.
    • Ability to generate new Works.
    • Contract Profitability.
21. Understand the various types of Contracts that you will be adhering to, for e.g. NHF, JCT, MTC etc.

Experience:

Strong and effective people Management skills, for both direct employees and Agency/Sub Contractor labour.

Managing Local Authority / Social Housing Contracts
Financial acumen/ management – able to bring Contracts in on time and within budgets.

Skills / Knowledge:

Must be fully competent in the following and other company specific applications
• Word
• Excel
• Accuserv
• E-mail (Outlook)
• Internet
Must be able to communicate professionally at all levels

Personal Attributes:

Professional, highly motivated and self- driven.
Good negotiation skills.
The ability to work quickly, flexibly, effectively and positively in response to requests made at short notice.
Forward planner.

Self-driven, results orientated with a positive outlook, clear focus on customer satisfaction.
Pro-active, ability to work under own initiative without close direction.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Willingness to adapt throughout change process.
Clear focus on high quality service to Clients.

Qualifications (preferable):

Trade relevant certificates
SMSTS
Full UK Driving licence

If you’re interested please call Zac Taylor on 07852 698244 /  ztaylor@roberthurstltd.co.uk or complete the form below.

The information contained in this Job Specification outlines the main purpose of the role in general terms only and is not intended to be prescriptive. You will be required to carry out such other duties as directed by your Manager to meet business demands.

This job specification is not contractual, and the Company reserves the right to amend the tasks and responsibilities to better suit business demands. This document will be reviewed regularly and at least annually as part of the job holder’s appraisal process.

A job description is generic and may be issued to more than 1 individual. Additional KPI’s and SMART objectives may feature in addition to the generic, standard responsibilities/tasks which will be discussed, agreed and documented as part of your individual Performance Appraisal.

My well-established client based in the North East requires an LEV Test Engineer within Ductwork.

As an LEC Test Engineer you will work in conjunction of the occupational Hygienists.

Location: North East

Your main duties will include:
Conducting Initial and Routine Thorough Examination and Test Assessments Commissioning new LEV Systems 
Conducting Associated Air Quality Monitoring in support of LEV Assessments 
This list is not exhaustive. 

Opportunities:
There is the opportunity for this candidate to branch out into areas of Occupational Hygiene and extend their knowledge and skills in disciplines such as air quality monitoring, noise monitoring, stack emissions assessments and HAVs testing etc 

Person Specifications: 
The successful applicant will be a team player, with a willingness to go the extra mile to ensure service levels are met and expectations exceeded.

Strong communication skills

Self-driven and pro-active

Good timekeeper

The candidate must be willing to adapt and learn 

Qualifications and Experience: 
BOHS P601 Essential
BOHS P602 Desirable
BOHS P604 Desirable 

Standard Working Hours: 
Monday to Thursday 08:00 to 17:00 and Friday 08:00 to 15:00. 
Thirty minutes for lunch. 
Some additional hours may be required for travelling to and from the site.
Overtime or Time off in Lieu is for specific projects and is not a regular part of any salary package.

Remuneration: 
£25k - £35k
The Pension scheme is Auto-enrolment compliant.

If you’re interested please call Tony Carey on 07497480110 / tcarey@roberthurstltd.co.uk or complete the form below.

Our client is looking for a site engineer in the ductwork industry.

Reports to: Sites Manager

Pay: £22,000 - £26,000 + Benefits ​

Responsibilities:

Operate and promote safe working on site

• Ensure all works are carried out in line with approved method statements and that the engineer mate has been briefed and understood

• Discuss any changes or amendments to method statements with site supervisor 

• Carry out checks on all equipment 

• Ensure a safe place of work 

• Forward plan work activities 

• Lead by example to others on site 

• Ensure supervision of the site engineer mate at all times

• Don’t leave engineer mates unsupervised, if the need to leave arises, stop the work and contact the Site Supervisor

Ensure the completion of works on time 

• Co-ordinate and supervise the daily activities of site engineer mates by implementing best practice at all times

• Share and pass on knowledge to teams

• Ensure documentation is properly completed in line with Customer/Company requirements

Forward planning on equipment and material needs

• Communicate with quality supervisor regarding equipment and material needs at an early stage

Personal Development

• Ensure own personal development (through attendance / online courses) is kept up to date 

In the event you need assistance with or wish to verify any conduct, rules, regulations or procedures or are aware of any breach of same by an employee of the company, you should refer to the Managing Director, who will deal with such matters and take advice from other directors or external advisers as required.

If you’re interested please call Tony Carey on 07497480110 / tcarey@roberthurstltd.co.uk or complete the form below.

Our client is looking for a Site Engineer Supervisor - Ductwork.

Reports to: Sites Manager

Pay: £22,000 - £26,000 + Benefits ​

Responsibilities:

Operate and promote safe working on site

• Ensure all works are carried out in line with approved method statements and that the engineer mate has been briefed and understood

• Discuss any changes or amendments to method statements with site supervisor 

• Carry out checks on all equipment 

• Ensure a safe place of work 

• Forward plan work activities 

• Lead by example to others on site 

• Ensure supervision of the site engineer mate at all times

• Don’t leave engineer mates unsupervised, if the need to leave arises, stop the work and contact the Site Supervisor

Ensure the completion of works on time 

• Co-ordinate and supervise the daily activities of site engineer mates by implementing best practice at all times

• Share and pass on knowledge to teams

• Ensure documentation is properly completed in line with Customer/Company requirements

Forward planning on equipment and material needs

• Communicate with quality supervisor regarding equipment and material needs at an early stage

Personal Development

• Ensure own personal development (through attendance / online courses) is kept up to date 

In the event you need assistance with or wish to verify any conduct, rules, regulations or procedures or are aware of any breach of same by an employee of the company, you should refer to the Managing Director, who will deal with such matters and take advice from other directors or external advisers as required.

If you’re interested please call Tony Carey at 07497480110 / tcarey@roberthurstltd.co.uk or complete the form below.

My client is seeking several ambitious and highly motivated Refrigeration Engineers.

From Junior to Mid-Level with a minimum of 1 year's experience installing commercial refrigeration and air conditioning systems.

You must be competent and confident in your ability to complete work to a high standard and build a good rapport with both colleagues and customers.

Ideally, you would meet the following requirements:

• Minimum of 1 years’ experience installing refrigeration & air conditioning systems
• F-Gas Cat 1
• CSCS / CITB Skills card
• IPAF & PASMA ( Not Essential as we can provide the training course for this however preferred )
• Full UK driving license
• Good communication skills and work ethic
• Enjoy working as part of a team as well as alone

You will be provided with a fuel card, company van, work phone, PPE and full uniform.

• Paid Door to door
• Overtime available
• 25 days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Good career development & training provided
• Van, fuel card, phone,

Salary: Between £20,000 - £35,000 depending on experience

Please contact Michaela Samet on 07497 480088 / msamet@roberthurstltd.co.uk Or complete the application form below.

Our client is currently looking to employ Project Managers.

The salary range would be £50k - £60k dependent on experience. Ideally, the candidates would have experience / knowledge of ductwork and building services as a minimum. Permanent or fixed term contract of a minimum duration of 18 months.

DEPARTMENT: Contracts Department

REPORTS TO: Associate Director    ​             

MAIN PURPOSE:

To represent the company as the senior representative on projects, supervising drawing, coordination, procurement and installation activities and to safeguard the company’s interests in this sector of its operations

RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

• Lead project team;

• Liaison with the Client, Consultants and other Contractors;

• Produce Quality / Health & Safety / Environmental Plans;

• Establish a programme of works;

• Monitor progress and produce progress reports;

• Ensure/oversee ductwork construction specification;

• Ensure technical compliance of project;

• Supervise drawing/coordination activities;

• Supervise procurement activities (e.g. management of suppliers and subcontractors);

• Ensure timely production of drawings and ductwork deliveries to the site;

• Oversee site installation (e.g. progress, productivity, quality, environmental and safety);

• Liaison with project team surveyors to maximise accounts and minimise expenditure;

• Liaison with other Project Teams and Company Departments;

• Assist with the production of management reports.

Quality & Environment

• Employees must work in accordance with the Company’s requirements of the Quality Management System (ISO.90001:2015) and the requirements of the Environmental Management System (ISO.14001:2015).

Health & Safety

• Employees must ensure that they take reasonable care of their own health and safety and the health and safety of others who may be affected by their actions or omissions; that they familiarize themselves with the health and safety arrangements that apply to themselves, their equipment and their work; that they co-operate with management to ensure that all statutory duties are complied with.

General

• We have a small support team and it is therefore essential that all members of the team be prepared to help each other in times of need.  This does mean that a flexible attitude to the duties to be carried out is essential.

Contact Lee Poynter at 07956 668147 or LPoynter@roberthurstltd.co.uk or complete the application form below.

Experienced JIB Graded Testing & Inspection Electrician required.

Working throughout the Midland’s region in our busy testing and inspection department.

City & Guilds 2391 Testing & Inspection preferred

Vehicle and Plant provided.

Pay: £16.78 - £17.70 p/h

Varied work, JIB Rates, with further availability for overtime allowances and a regular call out rota to enhance your earnings potential.

Contact Zac Taylor at 07852 698244 or ztaylor@roberthurstltd.co.uk or complete the application form below.

Experienced JIB Graded Approved Electrician required.

Working throughout the midlands region in our busy industrial and commercial department.

Approved Electrician grading preferred (although support may be available for the right applicant to obtain this grading).

Vehicle and Plant provided.

“Pay: £16.78 - £17.70 p/h

JIB Rates & Benefits, 24 days paid holidays plus statutory bank holidays.”

Contact Zac Taylor at 07852 698244 or ztaylor@roberthurstltd.co.uk or complete the application form below.

Experienced JIB Graded Testing & Inspection/Small Works Electrician required to work on new housing throughout the region in our busy residential department.

City & Guilds 2391 Testing & Inspection preferred

Vehicle and Plant provided.

Pay: £16.78 - £17.70 p/h

Attractive varied work predominantly on New Build, JIB approved electrician rate, with further availability for overtime allowances and a regular call out rota to enhance your earnings potential.

Contact Zac Taylor at 07852 698244 or ztaylor@roberthurstltd.co.uk or complete the application form below.

Experienced JIB Graded Electricians required. To work on new housing throughout the region in our busy residential department.

Based in Leicester.

Opportunity to earn high wages through our attractive incentive scheme.

Pay: £16.78 - £17.70 p/h

Contact Zac Taylor at 07852 698244 or ztaylor@roberthurstltd.co.uk or complete the application form below.

Senior Estimator | Tonbridge

A regional main contractor in Tonbridge is looking for a Senior Estimator with experience in the sector who can start ASAP to support their Pre-Con team who work across major build sectors including residential, commercial, education and healthcare.

This prestigious main contractor, who has worked across the UK for decades, are specialist's in their area, run by a team of experts with a passion for the industry. They are hiring across multiple divisions due to high demand and a strong order book over the coming year.

The Senior Estimator position:

As Senior Estimator, you will work within a forward-thinking and dynamic team who are a key component of the company's success.

You will be the ideal Senior Estimator for the role if you live locally, are looking for a new challenge and have experience in major residential schemes.

Requirements for this Senior Estimator position

* You must be qualified in a relevant area.

* You should have experience on major build projects

* You should have previous experience as a Senior Estimator

* You must be personable, articulate and confident to liaise with stakeholders at all levels

The package on offer for this Senior Estimator position:

* Up to £80000

* Car allowance

* Fast-tracked career progression

* Competitive pension

If you are a Senior Estimator considering your career options, then please contact Ben Howells at RHL.

The services of RHL are that of an Employment Agency. Our client can only accept applications from Senior Estimators who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom.

Potential Senior Estimators who do not have this right or permit or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply.

Residential / main contractor / Tonbridge / Senior Estimator

Contact Ben Howells at 07947 344936 or Bhowells@roberthurstltd.co.uk or complete the application form below.

Our client requires an electrician on a permanent basis.

Salary offer circa 37K.

Package includes:

• van
• mobile
• iPad
• fuel card
• pension

Most of their works are on data centres and commercial buildings, from Southwest of the country to central London and Midlands so CSCS needed.

40hrs week + travel time / Saturday is time + half / Sunday is double time.

Contact Jack Wyatt on 01256 817878 or jwyatt@roberthurstltd.co.uk Or complete the application form below.

Our client requires Electricians – covering East London (Poplar/Bow).

• 2391 Qualified, 18^th Edition.
• Routine domestic, emergency & service/maintenance works.
• Salary negotiable; c.£31,200 - 40,000 pa.
• 40 hour working week
• Company van
• 24hr call out rota (1 in every 4/5 weeks)

Uses a working knowledge of electrical systems to conduct maintenance, fault-finding, and diagnostics on existing systems. Installs new electrical systems, including lighting and heating, to customer standards and maintain those systems while upholding safety guidelines and complying with relevant codes and regulations.

Work Experience:

Previous electrical works experience including lighting (communal and domestic), wiring, installations, alarm /door entry systems and fire prevention systems maintenance.

Skills:

Strong written and verbal communication. Excellent organisational skills – good time management.

Qualifications:

• Full valid UK driving licence
• Qualified to 18th Edition (or later)
• L2 Qualified Electrician
• 2391 Testing Qualified (where required)

Contact Zac Taylor on 07852 698244 or ztaylor@roberthurstltd.co.uk Or complete the application form below.

Our client is looking for a Domestic Gas Engineer. The base office is in Mott Street, covering North London/Essex borders.

• 40 hours pw 8-5pm
• Required to work on-call every 1 in 5 weeks on a rota basis
• Supplied with a Company van and fuel card.

Working as part of a team of experienced Domestic Gas Engineers, duties include undertaking planned and reactive service, repair, maintenance and installations of gas appliances (including cookers, fires and boilers) in domestic properties, and in accordance with relevant manufacturer’s instruction and guidance.

You will also be responsible for dealing with emergency call out repairs, and have strong fault finding/diagnosis ability for any Gas appliance.

Call Out is a feature of this position, on a rota-basis, for which a standby payment is made, along with a per-call-out payment.

You will be Gas Safe Registered and hold L3 or ACS qualifications including: CCN1, CENWAT, HTR1, CKR1, unvented hot water and Energy Efficiency.

You will have proven experience in providing high quality property/housing gas maintenance work ideally with the Social Housing/Local Authority sector, possess a high level of literacy and numeracy.

Work Experience:

Previous experience working as a Gas Engineer in the Social Housing/ Local Authority Sector a distinct advantage.

Skills:

Experience of fault diagnosis, service, repair & maintenance of domestic gas appliances.

Qualifications:

• Full UK Driving Licence
• L3 or ACS Domestic Gas Qualified (Gas Safe Registered)

Please contact Michaela Samet on 07497 480088 / msamet@roberthurstltd.co.uk Or complete the application form below.

Our client is looking for a Commercial Gas Engineer. With a base office in Mott Street, working in Haringey, Barnet, and Enfield areas.

• 40 hours per week
• 8-5pm.
• Required to work on-call every 1 in 4/5 weeks on a rota basis
• Supplied with a Company van and fuel card.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

To complete planned and reactive service & repair of commercial, (and occasionally domestic), boilers, install gas boilers (or appliances) in commercial (and occasionally domestic) properties, including communal premises such as blocks of flats, schools, commercial offices, public houses, all in accordance with manufacturer’s instruction and guidance.

You must be Gas Safe Registered, and have the relevant Domestic and Commercial Gas qualifications.

You will have proven experience working to deadlines, ideally within the social housing/local authority sector, undertaking general Gas maintenance work. You must be flexible in your approach, a good team player, able to proactively identify further works when on-site, and have excellent fault finding and diagnosis skills.

Experience:

• Social Housing / Local Authority works.
• Commercial Gas S&R and/or Installations.
• Experience of working in large plant and boiler rooms.
• Experience of domestic gas S&R and fault diagnosis.

Skills / Knowledge:

• Knowledge of North London areas an advantage.
• Able to use a PDA / Email.
• Relevant industry knowledge – H&S and up to date regulations specific to the Commercial Gas Industry.
• Good IT and communication skills (verbal).

Qualifications:

• Gas Safe Registered.
• CCN1, CEN1, HTR1, WAT1, CKR1, Unvented Hot Water, Energy Efficiency, Commercial Gas Qualification
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Please contact Michaela Samet on 07497 480088 / msamet@roberthurstltd.co.uk Or complete the application form below.