Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire
Employer: Residential Developer
Type: Permanent, Full-Time

An opportunity has arisen for an Apprentice Carpenter to join a residential developer working on high-quality housing projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting qualified carpenters with first and second fix work
• Learning installation of doors, frames, flooring and basic roofing elements
• Measuring, cutting and preparing materials
• Maintaining tools and ensuring safe working practices
• Attending college/training as part of the apprenticeship programme

Requirements:

• Genuine interest in carpentry and construction
• Good work ethic and willingness to learn
• Basic understanding of tools and site safety (desirable, not essential)
• Reliable and punctual

Contracts Manager

Location: High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Employer: Specialist Refurbishment Contractor
Type: Permanent, Full-Time

A growing contractor specialising in refurbishment and fit-out works is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee multiple live projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing several projects simultaneously from pre-start through to completion
• Overseeing site teams, subcontractors and programme delivery
• Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to specification
• Managing client relationships and attending progress meetings
• Monitoring health & safety compliance and site standards

Requirements:

• Experience managing multiple construction projects concurrently
• Strong commercial awareness and programme management skills
• SMSTS and CSCS (Black or Gold)
• Ability to lead teams and drive performance on site

Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire
Employer: Main Contractor (New Build & Refurbishment)
Type: Permanent, Full-Time

An established main contractor is looking to appoint an Estimator to support tendering across commercial and residential projects up to £5m.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing detailed cost estimates from drawings, specifications and BOQs
• Analysing tender documents and identifying risks/opportunities
• Obtaining and evaluating subcontractor and supplier quotations
• Producing tender submissions and supporting documentation
• Liaising with pre-construction and delivery teams during handover

Requirements:

• Previous estimating experience within a main contracting environment
• Strong understanding of construction methods and materials
• Competent with estimating software and Excel
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings

We’re recruiting for a well-established, award-winning construction contractor that specialises in structural waterproofing. They work on a variety of interesting projects, from heritage buildings to modern commercial developments. They’re now looking to grow their team of site operatives.

This is a great opportunity for someone with hands-on construction experience, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn. If you’re looking to develop your skills in a specialist trade and be part of a supportive team, this could be the role for you.

The Role:

• Installation of waterproofing systems on a range of sites (training provided)
• Work both locally and in London (travel required)
• Follow technical instructions and site plans
• Maintain high standards of quality and safety
• Work as part of a close-knit team

What You’ll Need:

• CSCS card (preferred)
• Site experience and basic understanding of construction processes
• A practical mindset – any skills in plumbing, carpentry or electrics are a bonus
• Full UK driving licence (essential)
• Good communication skills and attention to detail
• Willing to undergo a DBS check

What’s on Offer:

• Full on-the-job training from experienced professionals
• External training courses and career progression
• Fully expensed company vehicle, tools and uniform
• Competitive salary
• Annual profit share bonus
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension, sick pay and overtime opportunities

This is a full time, permanent position with consistent work and career development prospects.

The ideal candidate will be someone looking to progress their skills and knowlege, with training and leadership opportunities available.

Responsibilities:

- Effectively undertake commercial building refurbishment projects

- Oversee and manage projects from start to finish

- Ensure quality control and safe working practices

- Read and interpret schematics and drawings

- Collaborate with contract managers and subcontractors to ensure project success

- Coordinate and schedule work crews and subcontractors

- Monitor project progress and make adjustments as necessary

Candidates will need:

• Strong experience in carpentry and decorating preferred - other fabric trades such as plastering, tiling will also be considered
• Strip out works experience (preferred)
• Reliable with good time keeping
• Ability to undertake a wide variety of tasks
• Leadership potential / desire to become a Site Lead / Foreman.

Preferred but not essential:

• SMSTS
• CSCS
• NVQ 3 or above in a core trade

This is a unique opportunity to join a growing construction company which specialises in small to large scale fit-out and refurbishment projects across Berkshire, Surrey and the South East.

You will work closely with the operations team and contract managers through the life cycle of projects. Helping to produce health and safety documentation, tracking and submitting tenders, quotations, invoices, purchase orders and creating O&M documentation.

This is a unique opportunity for a skilled tradesperson (all trades considered, including Carpenter, Painter & Decorator, Plumber, HVAC, Mechanical Engineer, Bricklayer, Roofer, Electrician or any other trade) - if you have a background in trades/construction and would like to build a career with a growing company and play a key role in a broad range of challenging projects.

Key Requirements:

- Background / experience as a Carpenter, Painter & Decorator, Plumber, HVAC, Mechanical Engineer, Bricklayer, Roofer, Electrician or any other trade and seeking to work towards becoming a future Project Manager
- Must be based in or local to Surrey/Berkshire area.

If you are a motivated tradesperson looking to advance your career in project management, we would like to hear from you!