http://www.4constructionjobs.co.uk/ Latest Jobs Posted Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:56:18 +0000 rss20 by http://www.4constructionjobs.co.uk/ admin@4constructionjobs.co.uk http://www.4constructionjobs.co.uk/view.php?job_id=10875 Forklift driver Required for Tottenham Hale job CSCS & Forklift ticket required. Permanent position Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.4constructionjobs.co.uk/view.php?job_id=10874 Our client is an International Aluminium Facade / Curtain Walling Systems Company. They are looking for an experienced hands on Managing Director to control all sales and marketing activities across Russia, and Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan. Fluent knowledge of Russian, English required Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.4constructionjobs.co.uk/view.php?job_id=10873 Estimation Manager, Egypt. Our client is an international construction company with offices in countries across the Middle East and North Africa. Their expertise is in the construction of high quality building and infrastructure projects including hospitals, hotels, high rise commercial buildings, highways and highway structures, utilities and facilities for the energy sector. We are inviting application from candidates that meets the criteria below for a Team Estimation Manager to be based in Egypt. • Reporting To: Commercial & Technical Manager • Supervision of: Team of Estimators and support QSs and Planners • Package: Basic: from Egyptian Pound 25K to 30K plus two month bonus + medical Insurance. JOB OBJECTIVES • Responsible for all aspects of the Tendering process from receipt of enquiry, preparation of net costs, application of margin and overheads, pre-contract negotiation, to hand over to the Construction Team. • Providing a leading role in estimating major international construction projects in the general fields of Civil Engineering and Building, including Highways & Utilities Infrastructure, Commercial, Retail, Education and Health market sectors. • Development and continuous improvement of the Estimating Department. EDUCATIONAL / SKILLS REQUIREMENTS • B.Sc. in Civil Engineering or equivalent with at least 20 years of post-graduate experience of which at least 10 years should have been in an Estimating Department and at least 5 years in an Estimating Managerial. • Experience in the use of Computerised Estimating Software packages. • Experience in the Middle East is a strong advantage. MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES • Procurement of contracts at a profitable price. • Comprehensive understanding of commercial and contract law. • Comprehensive knowledge of construction methods. • Plan and schedule for completion of tendering activities, maintaining a constant check on the tendering programmes • Perform detailed tender review with senior management prior to submission • Review commercial conditions and risks of potential contracts and implication to the business. • Manage the departmental budgets by constantly reviewing the cost expended against the forecast costs, taking appropriate remedial action when required. • • Co-ordinate all tendering functions to ensure good liaison and co-operation between internal departments. • Ensure good industrial relations, discipline, timekeeping and performance of staff. • Carry out annual performance appraisals identifying training requirements. • Generate and maintain a culture whereby all parties are encouraged to work together towards common improvement goals. • Ensure a strict adherence to the company estimating procedures. To apply send your detailed MS Word CV directly to: Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.4constructionjobs.co.uk/view.php?job_id=10872 Business Development Manager, Kuwait Our client is an international construction company with offices in countries across the Middle East and North Africa. Their expertise is in the construction of high quality building and infrastructure projects including hospitals, hotels, high rise commercial buildings, highways and highway structures, utilities and facilities for the energy sector. We are inviting application from candidates that meets the criteria below for a Business Development Manager to be based in Kuwait. · Reporting to: Commercial & Technical Manager · Salary: Basic from Kuwaiti Dinar 2K to 2.5K net (R52 000 – R66 000 pm net) · Family accommodation + medical insurance + company car · Air Tickets for employee, spouse and 3 kinds below age of 19. ROLE PURPOSE: Plans and manages all Business Development activities including but not limited to Identifies, monitors, research, and reports on all business opportunities within the assigned region in addition to lead marketing activities in the assigned region. EDUCATIONAL / SKILLS REQUIREMENTS: · B.Sc. in Engineering with minimum 15 years of experience, at least 5 of them in managing Business Development activities. · Master degree or Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing is a plus. · Strong Business Development experience within a construction organization. · Excellent business sense and market vision. · Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills. · Excellent leadership and team management skills. · Proven track record of success in BD. MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: · Develop and implement short- and long-term business plans consistent with company goals and objectives. · Establish and implement active program of company’s public relations. · Identify contracting business opportunities, conduct feasibility studies to determine viability of each opportunity, recommend potential projects in which the company should be involved. · Seek new markets appropriate to the needs and capabilities of the company and identify and act upon new profitable business opportunities in order to Increase market share and company awareness, in emerging markets. · Establish marketing goals, develop and execute marketing plans and programs to ensure expansion of company services, plus coordinate the company’s advertising and promotion activities. · Research, analyze and monitor financial, technological and demographic factors so that market opportunities may be capitalized on and the effects of competitive activity can be minimized. · Maintain up to date business intelligence. Prepare marketing activity reports for management. · Assisting the “CM” for formulation of the marketing policy of the company. · Maintain a strong relationship with all stakeholders, and cultivate current and potential business contacts. · Performs related duties as assigned. To apply send your detailed MS Word CV directly to Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.4constructionjobs.co.uk/view.php?job_id=10871 Site Quantity Surveyor Engineer, Qatar. Our client is an international construction company with offices in countries across the Middle East and North Africa. Their expertise is in the construction of high quality building and infrastructure projects including hospitals, hotels, high rise commercial buildings, highways and highway structures, utilities and facilities for the energy sector. We are inviting application from candidates that meets the criteria below for a Site Quantity Surveyor Engineer to be based in Qatar. · Reporting to: Commercial Manager · Package: Basic from QAR 12K to 15K net (Qatari Rial) · Shared accommodation + shared transportation · 30 days paid leave + medical + airfare tickets. JOB OBJECTIVES: Measurement of Quantities according to the method of measurements for the project with respect to the drawing and Bill of Quantities. EDUCATIONAL / SKILLS REQUIREMENTS • B.Sc. in Civil Engineering with 5 to 7 years of experience in related area. • Demonstrated skill in performing all levels and types of Quantities Serving. • Must have solid knowledge of standard forms of contracts including FIDIC and standard methods of measurements. • Proven QS Site Experience in Construction Companies is a must • Excellent English and computer skills MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES • Establish cost control methods with the Project Manager. • Liaise with the clients QS representative, prepare and agree value variations. • Ensure that the preparation of valuation and issue of interim certificates enable punctual payment. • Ensure that subcontract orders are placed in accordance with the requirements of the procurement schedule. • Monitor and update contract turnover and cash flow forecasts as required. • Ensure that subcontract orders are placed in accordance with requirements of the procurement. • Cross-check material deliveries against site measurements. • Performs other related duties as assigned. To apply send your detailed MS Word CV directly to: Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.4constructionjobs.co.uk/view.php?job_id=10870 Project Manager, Qatar. Our client is an international construction company with offices in countries across the Middle East and North Africa. Their expertise is in the construction of high quality building and infrastructure projects including hospitals, hotels, high rise commercial buildings, highways and highway structures, utilities and facilities for the energy sector. We are inviting application from candidates that meets the criteria below for a Project Manager to be based in Qatar. · Reporting to Operation Manager · Supervise: Project’s Construction & Technical Team · Package: Basic: from Qatari Rial 25K to 30K net · Family Accommodation + Medical insurance + Company car + tickets for employee, spouse and 3 kids below age of 19. EDUCATIONAL / SKILLS REQUIREMENTS • BSc. Degree in Civil Engineering. • Minimum 15 years experience in which 5 of them as PM for infrastructure project(s). • Must have experience developing and negotiating subcontractor agreements. • High communication and problem solving skills. • Forward Thinker, having a good financial knowledge. • MS Office applications. MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES • Work closely with customer management to understand the business requirement for the project, developing effective working relationships and ongoing management processes for the project. • Define the deliverables, resource requirements and work plan for the project, and manage their development and delivery. • Ensure that the project is delivered within the financial requirements of the Business Unit. • Estimate and plan projects from start to finish, with built in contingencies. • Ensure projects meet industry leading quality standards. • Manage, monitor and motivate the cross functional team assigned to the project. • Conduct project presentations and compile reports. • Ongoing support of solutions post-deployment • Manage all project activities for compliance with company purpose and philosophy and general corporate policies. Interpret, communicate, and require compliance with the contract, the approved plans, project procedures and directives of the client. • Closely monitor project activities for conformity to contract scope provisions. • Establish change notice procedures to evaluate and communicate scope changes. • Performs other related duties as assigned. To apply send your detailed MS Word CV directly to: Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.4constructionjobs.co.uk/view.php?job_id=10869 Commercial Manager Qatar. Our client is an international construction company with offices in countries across the Middle East and North Africa. Their expertise is in the construction of high quality building and infrastructure projects including hospitals, hotels, high rise commercial buildings, highways and highway structures, utilities and facilities for the energy sector. We are inviting application from candidates that meets the criteria below for a Commercial Manager to be based in Qatar. • Reports to Technical Manager regarding overall assignment of duties and compliance with company policies and procedures, and to the Operations Manager (Qatar) regarding the specific duties required for the commercial management of the assigned projects. • Liaison: Works closely with Project Managers, Finance Managers, Accounts Managers and others as directed from time-to-time. • Package: Basic: from Qatari Rial 30K to 35K net (R63K-R73K p.m. net) • Family Accommodation + Medical insurance + Company car + tickets for employee, spouse and 3 kids below age of 19. JOB OBJECTIVES · Provide Technical Services, Planning, procurement Services to all companies projects. · Improve the overall performance of Burhan Projects and to create an environment of effective teamwork and collaboration. EDUCATIONAL / SKILLS REQUIREMENTS • B.Sc. in Civil Engineering with 15+ years of experience in constructions related commercial activities. • Demonstrated experience managing multiple trade of engineering is important. • Relevant experience in similar position is a must. • Self driven, strong sense of ownership and wanting to do the thing right • Excellent business sense and market vision. • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills. • Excellent leadership and team management skills. • Excellent analytical skills. • Problems solving capabilities. DIMENSIONS · Accuracy of financial forecasts. · Delivery of predicted margins. · Identification of sustainable Claims and Variations. · Major Job Responsibilities · Responsible for the commercial management of the company’s activities on the assigned projects · Ensure that effective commercial control of the projects is carried out in accordance with all Corporate Policies and Procedures and to ensure the same by all subordinate staff. · Establish and maintain excellent and proper working relationships with other staff. · Develop and maintain excellent and proper working relationships with Client and Subcontractor representatives. · Ensure the proper preparation and submission of all applications for payment to maximize the income to the company. · Ensure that internal valuations and cost reports are accurate and raise early warnings of adverse trends. · Monitor all changes and variations to contracts and obtain agreement of additional payments and extensions of time. · Ensure consistent and accurate preparation of Project Budgets (together with relevant Project and Operations Managers) and preparation of recommendations for changes to the budgets for review by senior management. · Ensure accurate information is provided to Finance Department for the preparation of annual budgets. · Maintain a detailed Cost Control System for each project including management of cost-to-complete forecasts. · Monitor progress against budget and implement necessary agreed action plans. · Ensure the accuracy and timely preparation of Cash Flow projections for each project. · Ensure that claims management is effective to obtain maximization of additional payments and extensions of time. · Manage the key project correspondence and ensure that detailed records and files are maintained. · Provide commercial and contractual support to Procurement and Operations Department during the negotiation of subcontracts and supply orders. Ensure that the subcontracts and supply orders contain the necessary commercial provisions to protect the company’s interests. · Ensure that payments to subcontractors and suppliers are in accordance with the relevant agreements. · Ensure that all necessary insurance policies are maintained and ensure that all claims against such policies are identified and processed. · Ensure that all bonds and guarantees are maintained in accordance with the Contract requirements. · Provide support to Estimating Departments and review tender documents for new projects to identify areas of concern or risk. · Carry out performance reviews of department staff and set-up training and development plans. · Provide training and mentoring for subordinate staff. · Participate in company training programs for staff. To apply send your detailed MS Word CV directly to Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.4constructionjobs.co.uk/view.php?job_id=10868 Our client is a well established civils contractor based in Essex. They are currently recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to strengthen their commercial division for projects in and around London and the Home Counties, the South East and East Anglian regions on groundwork's, residential infrastructure, roads and general civils schemes. Reporting directly to the managing QS this role will involve: * Managing contracts * Site measures * Valuations * Sub-contractor payments * Variation accounts * Contractual notice * Checking and assisting in the production of tender documentation * Preparation of pre-qualifications and monthly reports, forecasts and final accounts. Candidates must have experience at a similar level working for a civil contractor. A Quantity Surveying qualification will be essential along with an understanding on NEC, JCT and ICE form of contract. The successful applicant will be joining a respected and forward thinking contractor. Long term promotional opportunities are on offer with this company. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.4constructionjobs.co.uk/view.php?job_id=10867 Lead Design Manager - Sewerage Network - Lead Design Engineer Our client is a leading infrastructure contractor in the MENA region. They currently have a contract to undertake a major infrastructure project in Oman and as part this project there is a $145m vacuum sewerage network package. KOMAK have been asked to source a Technical Manager / Lead Design Manager to oversee all of the design team on this $145m sewage project. The team will consist of around 50 engineers and requires a civil engineer who has a very strong track record with sewerage network projects, ideally vacuum sewerage networks. On offer is a long term role with a leading MENA region infrastructure contractor and a starting salary of around $7,500 - $8,200 net p/m plus housing, car, flights, medical etc.. Lead Design Manager - Sewerage Network - Lead Design Engineer Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.4constructionjobs.co.uk/view.php?job_id=10866 Maintenance Electrician / West London / £28,000 Our client, a Facilities Management company, is looking to recruit a Maintenance Electrician to work on commercial contracts mainly in West London. This is a day position working Monday to Friday working from 8.00am to 5.00pm and overtime and call out as and when required. Your main duties will include: " Planned preventive maintenance of M & E plant including lighting and power, emergency lighting, control panels, AHU's, etc " Small electrical installations, modifications and testing " Call-out as and when required Experience " Working within a commercial environment. " Electrical inspection and testing. Qualifications, Education & Training " City and Guilds or NVQ electrical with 16th or 17th edition " Driving license Competencies " Strong communication Skills " Problem solving skills " Ability to work on own initiative " Time management and prioritisation skills " Ability to work as part of a team " Strong customer service skills Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000