Elvet Recruitment has been appointed to recruit for a Technical Manager to join a regional contractor who operate in both building and residential, new build schemes.  

This position is ideally suited to someone with a design/architectural background and with experience in the delivery of new build projects across both sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• To be responsible for all design and technical matters ensuring that best practice is set, achieved and maintained at project level both during tender/PCSA and construction stages
• Fully contribute to the project delivery process from a technical and design perspective
• Identify risk and promote strategies and alternative design solutions to mitigate
• Promote innovative solutions to develop strategies at tender stage
• Identification of value engineering opportunities
• Production of contractor’s proposals and technical submission
• Consultant appointment, including novated and directly appointed
• Assembly of consultant appointment documents in accordance with procedure
• Establishing and maintaining design management procedures at each stage of the project
• Produce detailed package scope of works and advise on work package content suitable for delivery, evaluate and make recommendations
• Carrying out full technical reviews and an evaluation of all design information received during all stages (tender and construction stages)
• Managing the release of design information of contractor design portions and consultant design information during construction stage
• Production and management of the design programme and information required schedule
• Establishing and managing a sample approval strategy and open items list
• Providing design reports on a monthly basis for inclusion in the project report
• Leading design reviews for both coordination and ER compliance
• Ensure third party approvals are obtained
• Identification and management of change
• Be the first point of contact for the client for design issues
• Chairing and driving all design workshops and meetings

Qualifications and Experience

• Preference for experience in multi sector projects with a Architectural bias
• The candidate will typically have undertaken a similar role in a similar sized business for a minimum of 5 years and be working towards or will have achieved a professional qualification
• The candidate will have demonstrated a sound approach to managing the design process across a wide spectrum of procurement routes and will be able to evidence having managed a function or project team in this discipline
• The ability to have multi project experience covering more than one scheme at any one time, covering new build, refurbishment and fit out across recognised sectors
• Experience of technology-based tools and methods such as BIM and CAD systems is advantageous
• Experienced in both single stage and two stage procurement processes including knowledge of all forms of construction contract
• Able to take lead role as design manager during pre-construction or construction as business needs dictate
• A provider of design solutions and should have strong communication and presentation skills
• Complete development risk reviews
• Ability to undertake consultant reviews on projects
• The ability to review design documents to identify where gaps are missing, or details are not coordinated

This is a permanent position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of our client.

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Elvet Recruitment has been appointed to recruit for a Site Engineer to join a regional housing developer who are targeting some impressive growth plans.

This role is suited to an experienced civil engineer with a background in ground works and/or roads and sewers.  

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting the site team in the monitoring of road and sewer installations, reviewing and recording measured and variation works in conjunction with the Technical and Commercial Departments.
• Setting out and surveying as required on each allocated site, including working alongside our groundwork’s teams checking and setting formation levels, while minimising excessive material waste (this will require the full use of total station etc. along with AutoCAD to produce the actual setting out information).
• Assisting the site team in conjunction with the Technical Department on all ground works for the sites, reviewing at site level any foundations/ plot drainage or external levels queries, with a view of further value engineering and problem solving where possible.
• Service installations by way of keeping an update on progress and any upcoming constraints and preparations to facilitate installations.
• Assist in site completion/close works including final surfacing to coincide with section agreements allowing for bond reductions. Provide information to ratify contractor claims.
• Provide regular updates on site progress to allow accurate reporting to the Technical Department.
• Assisting the Technical Department and site team by attending meetings as required with statutory undertakers (Building control, Warranty provider, Local Authority, etc.)
• Review of site material management practices to ensure they are being adhered to and provide information to amend, as necessary. Identifying material that can be re-used helping to keep the development in-line with budgets and avoid overspend.
• Recording of all work in progress through accurate as-built surveys of plots and estate under construction while also recording information regularly to update the Material Management Plan for the site(s) on an ongoing basis.
• Liaise with the Technical Director and Technical Manager on any design related issues or amendments required.

Qualifications and Experience

• The role requires an excellent technical knowledge base including setting-out skills and full use of a Leica TS16 total station with hands on experience and ability to value engineer projects as and when it is appropriate to do so.
• Knowledge of roads, sewers and substructures as well as current regulations.
• Previous experience of working with a House Builder or Contractor that works with developers (ideally in ground works).
• Must possess great communication skills and have confidence to challenge should it be in the company’s interest.
• Able to efficiently manage own diary and prioritise site visits accordingly.
• Hold a full UK driving license.

This is a permanent position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of our client.

By applying for this job you accept the T&Cs, Privacy Notice and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

Elvet Recruitment has been selected to hire a Technical Coordinator for a leading national property developer and investor.

With over 40 years of experience in the UK property industry, and five consecutive UK Property Awards, this role has emerged at an exciting time of growth and success, making it a great opportunity to join their expanding team in Teesside.

This position provides the chance to work with a forward-thinking industry leader who places a strong emphasis on customer care, ensuring everyone they work with receives a personal touch throughout the process.

It's an ideal role for a motivated individual looking to excel in a dynamic construction environment. If you're ambitious, driven, and ready to take on your next challenge, apply today!

Main duties will include, but not limited to: 

• Coordinating Section/legal Agreements with local authorities and utility boards
• Applying for services for developments and arranging disconnections
• Arranging SAP reports and managing SAP recording and BREL reports
• Updating documents for the technical department
• Drafting and sending emails and correspondence
• Coordinating with the sales department
• Offering technical support and solutions throughout the construction phase
• Working with building control and warranty providers to ensure completion of developments.
• Liaising with trades for certification of works
• Assisting with clearing planning conditions and monitoring adherence

Skills and experience:

• A collaborative team member with strong communication skills, able to interact effectively with a wide variety of people.
• Industry knowledge is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in IT, with a solid understanding of Microsoft Office.

Role information:

• Monday to Friday - 08:00 - 16:30 or 08:30 - 17:00 
• Salary £35,000 - £40,000 DOE 
• Pension Scheme 
• Onsite Gym 
• Onsite parking 
• New modern offices

This is a permanent position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of our client.

By applying for this job you accept the T&Cs, Privacy Notice and Disclaimers which can be found on our website

Please call Heather Sweetman at Elvet Recruitment to discuss in more detail.

Elvet Recruitment are recruiting for a Design/ Civil Engineer on behalf of a rapidly expanding Construction and Infrastructure business. Our client are looking for a passionate and dynamic Design / Civil Engineer to come in and work on the Yorkshire Water Framework.

Projects involve a scope of projects within the water industry, therefore the ideal candidate will have experience working within the water sector, clean or waste water. This main contractor has grown rapidly in the past couple of years and has secured a lot of work for the future coming years. 

Duties as Design Engineer:

• Detailed design work on water projects: waste water and clean water.
• Allocating and managing CAD output from technicians.
• Represent company in meetings, client & stakeholder interactions.
• Undertake site visits to gather information & data.
• Working with Project Managers to ensure smooth delivery on site.
• Documentation & drawing reviews.

Experience Required as Design Engineer:

• Must have experience working as Design Engineer for a civil engineering contractor delivering water projects as part of a water framework.
• Preferably have experience dealing with Yorkshire Water, Severn Trent Water etc. as client.
• Preferably have knowledge with waste & clean water design
• Must have fluent IT & English writing skills.
• Experience with AutoCAD beneficial.