Location: Borehamwood

Duration: Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £60-100k DOE

Carpentry Quantity Surveyor

Company Overview:

The company has been a trusted partner of the UK’s leading construction businesses for over 30 years. As a family-owned and operated provider of specialist carpentry and joinery services, we boast extensive experience in delivering projects across both the public and private sectors. With our head office located in North London and storage and distribution centres in the Home Counties, we are strategically positioned to undertake complex and demanding projects in central London and beyond.

Job Description:

We are seeking a talented Carpentry Quantity Surveyor to join our dedicated team. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing the financial aspects of carpentry projects, ensuring their successful delivery within budget and to the highest standards.

Responsibilities:

- Prepare accurate and comprehensive cost estimates for carpentry projects, considering materials, labour, and other expenses.

- Procure materials and subcontractors, negotiating favourable terms and ensuring timely delivery.

- Monitor project costs throughout the lifecycle, identifying and addressing budgetary concerns.

- Collaborate closely with project managers and construction teams to ensure carpentry works meet quality standards and client expectations.

- Manage contract variations and claims, resolving disputes efficiently and effectively.

- Conduct regular site visits to assess progress, identify potential issues, and provide solutions.

- Prepare and present financial reports to senior management, highlighting project performance and areas for improvement.

- Foster strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers, promoting collaboration and trust.

- Stay abreast of industry trends and regulations related to carpentry works, always ensuring compliance.

Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying, Carpentry, Construction Management, or a related field.

- Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in carpentry and joinery projects.

- Strong knowledge of carpentry techniques, materials, and costs.

- Excellent analytical and numerical skills, with meticulous attention to detail.

- Proficiency in relevant software applications, such as Excel and construction estimating software.

- Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team with a proactive and solution-focused approach.

- Membership in a relevant professional body (e.g., RICS) is advantageous.

- Flexibility to travel to project sites and attend meetings as required.

Salary Range: £60,000 - £100,000 per annum, dependent on experience and qualifications

Additional Information:

• Two roles available

Contact:

For more information or to apply for this vacancy, contact Vinnie Saunders at 01256 817878, email vsaunders@roberthurstltd.co.uk, or complete the application form below.

We are seeking motivated site installation operatives to join our fantastic team based from our Dartford offices.

We are a steel and pipework fabrication and installation company based in north Kent. We predominantly work on client-run sites within the Clean and Waste Water Industries throughout South East England.

You must be competent, safety-aware, and able always to use your initiative and work well within a group.

The job scope includes working with a team to install pipework, general steelwork, access platforms, and various mechanical packages for the industries, including routine maintenance work as required.

Good rates of pay and regular overtime within flexible remuneration packages.

CSCS / CPCS registration is essential, as well as a clean driving licence.

A confined space qualification and telehandler and PASMA training would be a great advantage, although training can be provided to the right candidate.

Working hours: 40 hours a week, plus regular overtime, including occasional weekend work

Due to the nature and location of work, the successful applicant may be required to stay away overnight.

Pay depends on knowledge and experience, starting at £15.05 per hour (PAYE), within flexible remuneration packages.

We would be looking for suitable applicants to start immediately.

CONTACT:

For more information or to apply for this vacancy, contact Vinnie Saunders at 01256 817878, email vsaunders@roberthurstltd.co.uk, or complete the application form below.

Overview:

We seek a skilled Architectural Technologist/Design Coordinator with a robust architectural background to join our team.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing multiple projects concurrently, providing architectural design input, and proficiency in Revit software. This role will involve various responsibilities, including project planning, maintenance of filing systems, BIM coordination, ensuring technical accreditations, adherence to quality management systems, and effective coordination between external consultants, our in-house design team, and the factory.

Key Responsibilities:

- Oversee multiple architectural projects simultaneously, ensuring timely and quality delivery.

- Provide architectural design input, incorporating innovative and practical solutions.

- Proficiently utilize Revit software for architectural drafting and modelling.

- Conduct project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation to meet project objectives.

- Maintain organized filing systems for architectural drawings, documents, and project records.

- Coordinate BIM activities, ensuring accurate and up-to-date model information.

- Ensure compliance with technical accreditations and quality management systems.

- Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between external consultants, in-house design team, and manufacturing facilities.

Requirements:

- Strong architectural background with proven experience in architectural design and coordination.

- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

- Proficiency in Revit software for architectural drafting and modelling.

- Excellent project planning and organizational skills.

- Familiarity with BIM coordination and practices.

- Ability to maintain technical accreditations and ensure compliance with quality management systems.

- Effective communication and coordination skills.

- Must be local to Northampton and able to work from the office.

Salary Range: £37,000 - £45,000 per annum, dependent on experience and qualifications.

Contact:

For more information or to apply for this vacancy, contact Vinnie Saunders at 01256 817878, email vsaunders@roberthurstltd.co.uk, or complete the application form below.

Senior Mechanical Working Site Operative Required

We seek a motivated Site Installation Team Leader to work hands-on with our fantastic site teams based in our Dartford offices.

We are a steel and pipework fabrication and installation company based in north Kent. We predominantly work on client-run sites within the Clean and Wastewater Industries throughout South East England.

You must be competent, safety-aware, and able to use your own initiative at all times, as well as work well within a group.

The job scope includes leading a small team on Client sites, installing Pipework, General Steelwork, access Platforms, and various mechanical packages for the industries, including routine maintenance work as required.

CSCS / CPCS registration is required along with SSSTS (or equivalent), first aid at work and a clean full driving licence.

A confined space qualification and telehandler and PASMA training would be a great advantage, although training can be provided to the right candidate.

Working hours: 40 hours a week, plus regular overtime, including occasional weekend work

Due to the nature and location of work, the successful applicant may be required to stay away overnight.

Pay depending on knowledge and experience, starting at £17.50 per hour (PAYE), within flexible renumeration packages.

We would be looking for the right applicants to start immediately.

Contact:

For more information or to apply for this vacancy, contact Vinnie Saunders at 01256 817878, email vsaunders@roberthurstltd.co.uk, or complete the application form below.

Air Conditioning Supervisor – London and Home Counties

We are currently looking for an Air Conditioning Supervisor to join our clients dedicated Engineering team in their commitment in providing a high standard of service output for their customers.

Air Conditioning Engineer Required Qualifications:

• City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2/3 Maintenance and Repairs.
• City & Guild 18th Edition
• Experience working with HVAC, Air Con, and Ventilation.

Extensive experience working on major OEM A/C brands, including Daikin, Mitsubishi, Panasonic, etc

Understanding of electrics

Air Conditioning Main Duties:

• General Servicing, Maintenance, and Repairs of HVAC / Air Conditioning equipment.
• Diagnostics and fault finding.
• Installation / Commissioning

Contact:

For more information, please call Michaela Samet at 07497 480088, email msamet@roberthurstltd.co.uk or complete the application form below.

We seek an Architectural Technologist/design coordinator with a solid architectural background.

You must have experience running multiple projects, the ability to provide architectural design input and proficiency in Revit.

Other roles include project planning, maintenance of filing systems, BIM, maintenance of technical accreditations, compliance with quality management systems, and coordination between external consultants, our in-house design team, and the factory.

Salary £37-45k

Applicants must be local to Northampton and office-based.

Contact:

For more information or to apply for this vacancy, contact Michaela Francis at 01256 817878, email mfrancis@roberthurstltd.co.uk, or complete the application form below.

Exciting Career Opportunity in Durham! Roofing and Cladding Estimator Needed - Salary £50k Plus Car 

Are you a skilled estimator with expertise in roofing and cladding projects? Are you looking for a rewarding career opportunity with excellent compensation and benefits? Look no further!

We are seeking a talented Roofing and Cladding Estimator to join our team based in Durham. As an Estimator, you will play a key role in assessing project requirements, preparing accurate cost estimates, and ensuring the success of our roofing and cladding projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough assessments of project specifications and requirements.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates for roofing and cladding projects, including materials, labour, and other expenses.
• Collaborate with project managers, architects, and contractors to ensure alignment of project goals and objectives.
• Analyze project risks and opportunities to develop competitive bids.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, materials, and pricing.
• Assist in the negotiation of contracts and pricing agreements.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as an estimator in the roofing and cladding industry.
• Strong understanding of roofing and cladding systems, materials, and installation methods.
• Excellent analytical and mathematical skills.
• Proficiency in estimating software and Microsoft Excel.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Valid driver's license.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of £50,000 per annum.
• Company car provided.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement plans.

Contact:

For more information or to apply for this vacancy, contact Michaela Francis at 01256 817878, email mfrancis@roberthurstltd.co.uk, or complete the application form below.

Location: London

Duration: Permanent

Start Date: Asap

Salary: £50k-£60k

Job Description:

• (MINIMUM 10 YEARS PQE) 
• External Wall Risk Assessments 
• Type 1-4 FRA’s 
• Compartmentation Surveys 
• Large and small refurbishment and re-cladding projects 
• Fire Protection Work 
• MIFire E 
• MIFSM 
• C Build E MCABE 
• CEng

Skills, Knowledge and Understanding 

• Liaise closely with Clients, Contractors, Developers, Clerk of Works and other key stakeholders. 
• Undertake Risk Assessments in line with current legislation. 
• Advise clients of pragmatic, cost-effective solutions to mitigate risk where possible.
• Assist in a small team's growth, development and structure, drawing upon team leadership skills and experience.

General 

• Comply with or improve upon Key Performance Indicators. 
• Working with and developing a Quality Management System. Report regularly on the status of projects and update Fee Projections. 
• Assist the Director in Charge with Business Development, cultivating new and existing Clients to promote our Building Surveying service offering.

Fire Risk Assessment 

• Assist the client in RAG assessing their stock to understand their potential liabilities. 
• Review information relating to fire safety that the client has accrued for their buildings to date and advise them of its suitability. 
• Conduct Fire Risk Assessments both internally and externally in line with current industry guidance and compile a detailed report. 
• Provide CPD to clients, making them aware of their obligations as building owners. 
• Peer review reports from other Fire Engineers where requested. 
• Work with the project team to produce cost-effective, pragmatic remedial solutions where possible. 
• Attend client/resident meetings when required to explain reports that have been issued and the implications of the findings.

Remedial Works

• Work with the project team to compile the ER’s. 
• Peer review the contractor's proposals 
• Liaise closely with the clerk of works and the contractor and carry out compliance checks of the works as they progress. 
• Attend site progress meetings when required.

Contact:

For more information or to apply for this vacancy, contact Michaela Francis at 01256 817878 or email: mfrancis@roberthurstltd.co.uk or complete the application form below.

Location: M5 Corridor

Duration: Permanent

Start Date: Immediate

Salary: Negotiable D.O.E

Job Description:

Our client is looking for new electricians to help grow their established team.

JOB ROLE:

• Full-Time Electrician Required

SALARY:

• Up to £18 per hour depending on experience and based on a 40-hour week.
• Door-to-door travel paid
• Company Van
• Fuel Card
• Ipad
• 24 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Flexible working hours
• Uniform Provided

ESSENTIALS:

• City and Guilds 2360 part 2/City and Guilds 2330 level 3 (or equivalent)
• NVQ Level 3 Installing and Commissioning Electrotechnical Systems
• City & Guilds 2382 Requirements for Electrical installations BS7671 18th Edition
• Be able to successfully gain military/government security |Clearance
• City & Guilds 2391 Inspection, Testing, and certification of electrical Installations
• Microsoft Office literate
• Hold a clean driving license.
• Confident working alone and within a team.

DESIRABLES:

• Fire Alarm Experience
• IPAF and/or PASMA
• City & Guilds 2391 Inspection, Testing, and certification of electrical Installations

Qualification / Cards:

• ECS card, 2391 test & inspection

Contact:

For more information or to apply for this vacancy, contact Daniel Davey at 01256 817878 or email: ddavey@roberthurstltd.co.uk or complete the application form below.

Location: UK Wide

Duration: Permanent

Start Date: Immediate

Salary: £45 - £55k

Job Description:

We are recruiting for Sprinkler Project Managers on a UK-wide basis to work on a major project. You will be expected to travel extensively, although the client's UK base is in the Midlands.

Base locations considered include: Birmingham, Black Country, Wolverhampton, Coventry, Leicester, Nottingham.

Person Specification:

• Positive can-do attitude
• A good working knowledge of BS5839
• Minimum 3 years’ of industry experience
• UK driving license - no more than 3 points
• Good fault-finding skills
• Must be willing to travel across the Midlands & overlapping with other regions when required
• Starting salary dependent on experience

Qualifications - Desirable:

• FIA courses
• First Aid
• ECS
• IPAF
• IOSH
• Asbestos Awareness

Duties will include:

• The servicing and installation of fire alarm systems to the latest standards - mostly Gent / Advanced / Kentec / Notifier
• Maintaining records & completing company forms electronically
• Smoke vents service & remedial works
• Emergency lights service & remedial works
• Access control service & remedial works
• CCTV service & remedial works
• Intruder alarm service & remedial works
• Small works and installation

On Call Rota:

• National coverage 1 week in 8 first on call
• Second on-call same frequency - very quiet
• On-call allowance paid for both first and second on-call

What we can offer you:

• Nationwide comprehensive training program
• Gent training
• Engineer bonus up to £200 per month on hitting achievable KPIs
• Company vehicle, mobile phone & laptop
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: £28,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company car
• Company events
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• COVID-19 considerations:
• Everyone in our team is provided with face coverings, disposable gloves, anti-bacterial sanitiser, anti-bacterial wipes and overshoes. It is optional if any of the above are worn, depending on the individual and the client site.

Application question(s):

Are you willing to provide information to enable full security screening to be conducted in line with British Standard BS5878 including DBS check?
Are you willing to travel regularly across the Midlands and overlap with other regions when required?

Experience:

• Fire Alarm: 3 years (required)
• Licence/Certification:
• Driving Licence (required)
• Work Location: On the road

Qualification / Cards:

CSCS Black card / SMSTS / Project Manager qualifications

Additional Information:

Please create separate ads for South West / Midlands/ North East

Contact:

For more information or to apply for this position, please call David Page at 07497 480107 / dpage@roberthurstltd.co.uk or complete the form below.

Location: Rotherham

Duration: Temp - Permanent

Start Date: April

Salary: Negotiable

Job Description:

Electrical Project Manager, Oversee a project based in Rotherham on a project up to 18 - 20 weeks with the opportunity of joning the team permanently for future electrical projects.

This project will be on a food Factory, the first initail stage will be striping out exsisting electrical work will take up to 4 weeks. The candidate must have knowledge in all electrical experience working on commercial and industrial sites, able to liaise with client on progress, report back to office with progress.

Qualification / Cards:

• ECS card, 2391 test & inspection & IPAF, SMSTS

Additional Information:

• Electrical project management, stripout and installation Experience.

Contact:

For more information or to apply for this vacancy, contact Daniel Davey at 01256 817878 or email: ddavey@roberthurstltd.co.uk or complete the application form below.

Location: London

Duration: Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £42,000

Job Description:

Our client is looking to hire a full time permanent Mobile Mechanical Engineer. The position is within in the Sutton, Surrey area.

The company has been running since 2003 providing Technical M&E service support to the Commercial Building Maintenance sector. We run a small team of highly skilled mobile engineers covering London, Greater London and South of England.

The role is to provide a variety of general maintenance and reactive services and corrective works on buildings, plant and site

Skills and experience:

Essential that you have experience working within plant rooms and have excellent communication skills. Full current driving licence with no more than 3 points.

The successful candidate should ideally possess the following:

• A sound knowledge of mechanical engineering and the ability to carry out planned and un-planned safety inspection and maintenance work on mechanical plant and associated equipment in accordance with FSG20 and the like.
• To have completed a recognised apprenticeship or hold a recognised qualification e.g. City & Guild, BTEC, NVQ level 3 in a mechanical engineering discipline as a minimum qualification.
• Experience of selecting and installing a wide range of pipework types and systems.
• The ability to read and understand schematic drawings in order to carry out effective fault finding and diagnostics.
• Experience of working with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Electrical principals appropriate to actuation of mechanical systems and plant.
• Experience of working with pumps (DOL and inverter driven) and capable of undertaking fault finding / repairs when necessary.
• Experience of Health & Safety procedures relevant to engineering activities and the safe handling of heavy equipment.
• Willing and able to work in a varied, multi-skilled role, assisting other trades as and when required.
• Experience of PPM systems of work.
• Produce details of time and materials required for any minor works for quoting purposes.
• Ability to provide job updates and reports in a timely fashion, including all necessary technical detail needed to enable correct remedial works when required.

Employees Package:

• 40 Hours Per week
• Over Time available (but not guaranteed)
• 28 days Holiday including Bank Holidays
• Company Van and fuel card
• Work Wear
• Pension
• Private Medical
• Company Phone
• Training The successful candidate will be required to pass Home Office Security Vetting (SC). We are looking for a highly technical and motivated engineer to join our team who will be willing and able in assisting JT Mechanical Services Ltd to progress our aspirations in the commercial market.

Qualification / Cards:

• ECS card or CSCS card

Additional Information:

• Electrical Experience

Contact:

For more information or to apply for this vacancy, contact Daniel Davey at 01256 817878, email: ddavey@roberthurstltd.co.uk or complete the application form below.