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RW Armstrong is a family company with over 60 years' heritage. Our reputation is outstanding, as are our people.

We are a leading employer in the local area and offer training and development opportunities to our employees, so there are no limits to fulfilling your potential. We are a close-knit team and you can expect a challenging, rewarding career with us.

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R W Armstrong is a family business with over 60 years’ experience working on some of the finest properties in the South of England. As part of our Basingstoke Principal Projects Division, you will be joining a highly experienced team to complete large scale projects of high value and complexity. From new builds to period refurbishments of up to £10m in value, no two of our projects are the same and you will be given the opportunity for continual challenge and growth. Your role will be split between our Basingstoke head office and site, as required by the project team.

JOB PURPOSE

To assist Pre-Construction throughout the bid stage and, after handover, provide leadership and direction to multiple project teams. To be responsible for the successful completion of projects so that they are delivered within the contractual timescales and meet or exceed the anticipated profit margins. To work collaboratively with the General Manager and other key personnel to champion best practice and ensure that projects are delivered to the high standards expected. To work in the best interests of the Division and those of R W Armstrong & Sons Ltd, Directors, Stakeholders and subsidiary companies.

Project Management

To direct and coordinate all project activities, including overall responsibility for the performance of the assigned projects
To manage multiple projects concurrently
To set, review and implement project strategy
To drive project strategy and progress by making necessary interventions
Programming, using Project Commander software, to manage, review and update the following on an ongoing basis;
- Long and short term construction programmes
- Reporting, including base lining
- Delay analysis, including identification of cause and effect
To provide contractual and internal reporting
To create and manage documents eg IRS, CDP tracker
To manage change
To prepare a site logistics and project execution plan, including review and implementation
To deliver design coordination and management where CDP is a requirement, such as subcontractor design, directly appointed design consultants, temporary works
Pre construction activities
- Programming, methodologies, logistics, scaffold schedules, etc.
- Interviews and presentations
To lead the pre start and post completion process
To manage defects and post completion works
To provide input to the Subcontract database
To set and maintain quality and service standards

People Management

To lead and manage team members to help them fulfil their roles, responsibilities and expectations
To carry out appraisals, set objectives and provide mentoring or coaching to the team
To be involved in team recruitment
To manage the expectations of clients and the relationship with professional teams
To manage the performance of subcontractors and trade operatives
To manage any contact with the general public as a result of project work
Meetings – running and chairing internal and external team meetings
To set and maintain a culture of quality and high standards on sites
To engage in external business development to build relationships that help to proactively promote our services
Proactively work with Divisional Managers and Group support teams

Commercial Management

To understand the principals of commercial management
To understand JCT contracts;
- To manage projects in accordance with the contractual terms and conditions
- To manage notifications, claims and disputes
To work proactively with your commercial team members and oversee the following:
- The procurement processes and account management of
  - Trade / subcontract packages
  - Direct labour
  - Preliminaries
  - Goods, materials and plant
- The discharge of provisional sum and PC allowances
- Accurate and timely reporting
- The management of change
- Interim applications and final accounts

SHE (Safety, Health and Environment)

To proactively manage all aspects of SHE on site as a primary responsibility
To keep up to date with all legal obligations and good practice
Accident, RIDDOR and near miss reporting
To undertake regular, SHE audits of each project
To set and maintain an effective SHE culture and ensure compliance with regulations
To manage project CEMP and CPP in accordance with CDM regulations
To liaise with external consultants and advisors

Administration

To demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of compliance matters and to follow both internal and external compliance processes
To use the agreed Company processes, procedures and systems
To run effective meetings including chairing, taking minutes and implementing actions

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & BEHAVIOURS

Experience

The management of projects with a value of between £2M and £6M
The management of multiple projects running simultaneously
Understanding and managing complex project information
Managing projects whose complexity require multiple processes and programme revisions

Technical and construction knowledge

A relevant construction qualification e.g., NVQ in Construction Management
Contemporary construction methods and detailing
Traditional construction methods and detailing
Conservation and listed buildings
Basements and RC substructures
Indoor swimming pool construction

Competency in the use of IT software packages including as a minimum

Outlook, Word, Excel etc.
Use of document filing systems
Project Commander
PDF editing

WORKING HOURS

41 hours per week
08:00 to 17:30 Monday to Thursday
08:00 to 16:00 Friday, with a one hour unpaid break each day

BENEFITS

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R W Armstrong is a family business with over 60 years’ experience working on some of the finest properties in the South of England. As part of our Basingstoke Large Projects Division, you will be joining a highly experienced team to complete large scale projects of high value and complexity. You will be based predominantly on site, with a typical project duration of 1-3 years. From new builds to period refurbishments upwards of £10m in value, no two of our projects are the same and you will be given the opportunity for continual challenge and growth.

JOB PURPOSE

To assist the Senior Surveyor and members of the commercial department in managing all costs relating to building projects, saving money where applicable but still maintaining quality of work.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

GENERAL

To keep a tight control of potentially high numbers of variations on a large number of on-going projects, assisting site managers and contracts manager in recording all variations, pricing them and accurately recording their effect on final accounts.
Participate in the calculation and preparation of all company valuations and final accounts.
Assist with the preparation and presentation of monthly job cost analysis data.
Analyse current methods and procedures and develop improved methods of working.
Organise, order and manage subcontract orders, applications and assist with subcontract enquiries and management.
Undertaking costs analysis for repair and maintenance projects.
Assist in establishing a client’s requirements and undertaking feasibility studies.
Liaison with internal Accounts Departments to ensure cash flow for forthcoming monthly payment certificates.
Perform risk and value management and cost control.
Analyse costs of subcontractors before work commences.
Identify, analyse and develop responses to commercial risks.
Allocate work to subcontractors.
Value completed work and arrange payments.
Maintain awareness of the different building contracts in current use.
Understand the implications of health and safety regulations.

KNOWLEDGE

HNC in Construction or relevant Degree level qualification
Detailed knowledge private residential building contracting.
Awareness of property taxation matters and contractual law
Have a good technical understanding of traditional and modern building methods and products associated with refurbishment and new build projects of both traditional and contemporary design in the prime and super prime residential sector.

SKILLS

Have a good working knowledge MS Office – Intermediate level of Excel
To be able to write clear and precise communications which might include detailed and complex figures, calculations and specific building information.
Strong numeracy and financial management skills and the ability to learn construction management IT packages.

EXPERIENCE & BEHAVIOURS

Act in a manner befitting the status and responsibility of an Assistant Surveyor and of the image of the company.
A practical, logical and methodical approach to thinking and problem solving
Be confident in dealing directly with Architects, Quantity Surveyors, Clients and Subcontractors

WORKING PATTERN

08:00 to 17:30 Monday to Thursday and 08:00 to 16:00 on Friday

BENEFITS

Car allowance
22 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
5 Company Sick Days
Free on-site parking
4pm finish on a Friday

For more information or to apply, click here

JOB PURPOSE

To work as part of a team, under the direction of the Contracts Manager (CM), to deliver projects to the highest standard and to contribute to the overall success of the customer experience and of customer satisfaction.To reflect the company ethos in the management of employees and in the undertaking of all professional duties.

ROLE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

To balance the delivery of excellent trade skills with managerial responsibility.
To understand effective planning processes and be able to respond and adapt to change at short notice.
To organise building works to minimise the impact of disruption on the client.
To demonstrate excellent communication and client management skills.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

PLANNING & PROGRAMMING

To plan and coordinate daily and weekly activities for up to 2 to 3 weeks in advance, including resources and labour in line with project information and the construction programme.
To produce a programme to support your plan based on the Contracts Manager’s (CM) project programme ideally using Excel or basic programming software
To ensure that all planning and programming is shared with the relevant team members, including subcontractors, and is monitored and reviewed.
To contribute proactively to weekly team planning meetings and to maintain excellent levels of communication with the client and their representatives.

MANAGEMENT

To manage your team in line with HR (Human Resources) Policies and the Company values.
To manage all activities on site related to the project with some guidance from the Contracts Manager, but increasingly able to demonstrate initiative and self- reliance.
To manage your time effectively to balance the practical and managerial aspects of the role.
To manage the site with the minimum of disruption to the client and to ensure that team members, including subcontractors, conduct themselves appropriately at all times.

COMMERCIAL AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING

To plan and manage the project with consideration to financial efficiencies with regard to the sequencing of activities and the use of labour and plant.
To accurately complete all administration supporting financial tracking.

QUALITY CONTROL

To ensure that expectations of workmanship are explained clearly to your team.
To ensure strategies are delivered to monitor quality and maintain high standards.
To follow all company processes regarding sign off and completion of works.
To develop strategies for addressing issues regarding work that doesn’t meet expectations.

SHE (Safety, Health and Environment)

To be aware of all relevant SHE legislation with regards to statutory compliance.
To understand project information to help identify risk and manage potential hazards using company procedures.
To establish a site safety culture.
To ensure that all documentation related to SHE is completed regularly, kept up to date and filed securely.

ADMINISTRATION & DOCUMENT CONTROL

To develop basic procedures for producing, updating, collating and storing all relevant project information in line with company policy, procedure and legislation.
To demonstrate effective communication using email and the written form.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & BEHAVIOURS

KNOWLEDGE

A Trade Apprenticeship.
Site Managers Safety Training Scheme Certificate (SMSTS).
First Aid Certificate.
Awareness of standard pre-construction processes and relevant SHE regulations.
Basic Excel or programming software.

SKILLS

Self-motivated and able to use initiative.
Able to work well under pressure and to meet deadlines.
Able to understand the importance of maintaining high levels of client satisfaction and can demonstrate strategies to manage these expectations.

EXPERIENCE

3-5 years trade experience.
Site Supervisor experience.
Involvement in the Apprentice mentoring programme (desirable).

BENEFITS

For more information or to apply, click here

R W Armstrong is a family business with over 60 years’ experience working on some of the finest properties in the South of England. As part of our Basingstoke Large Projects Division, you will be joining a highly experienced team to complete large scale projects of high value and complexity. You will be based predominantly on site, with a typical project duration of 1-3 years. From new builds to period refurbishments upwards of £12m in value, no two of our projects are the same and you will be given the opportunity for continual challenge and growth.

JOB PURPOSE

As Project Manager you will take lead responsibility for large, complex and high value projects, typically directing and managing a multi-disciplinary project team, proactively working with Pre-Construction throughout the bid stage and, following bid handover, provide exemplary leadership and direction to the project team throughout the delivery phase and post completion activities.

The role involves taking responsibility for overall performance of the project across all disciplines in order to meet or exceed the contractual obligations, anticipated profit margins and other project KPI’s. You will be able to work with limited support and be capable of effective decision making and directing the project to achieve the highest standards of performance.

You will be responsible for establishing project culture, strategy and driving momentum, and as a core role providing effective leadership and management of direct and indirect team members consisting of multiple personnel and working with extensive numbers of professional design and client team members.

In addition to extensive construction knowledge and project experience your core skills must be in the effective management of people, delivery of strategic project objectives, forward planning, extensive and effective programming and project reporting.

To work collaboratively with the Project Director and Divisional Manager(s) and other key personnel to champion best practice and ensure that projects are delivered to the highest standards. To work in the best interests of the Division and those of R W Armstrong & Sons Ltd, Directors, Stakeholders and subsidiary companies.

Project Management

Pre-construction activities

Under the direction of the Pre- Construction Manager and your Divisional Manager, proactively engage in pre- construction activities as part of bidding for new projects
Manage your team in completing the required activities, such as Programming, methodologies, logistics, scaffold schedules, etc.
Attend interviews and presentations, including required preparation.
Lead the handover and Pre Start process.
Oversee contractual negotiations to ensure contractual risk is mitigated and contractual instruction is in place prior to any commitment of liabilities.

Post Completion activities

Conclude contractual, commercial and operational activities to close all risks and liabilities.
Proactively manage post completion relationships to maintain high levels of service.
Lead the post completion process.
Manage defects and post completion works.
Provide feedback to inform data transfer to the Subcontract database.
Implement ongoing maintenance agreements as required.

People Management

Direct and manage your project team to ensure they fulfil their roles, responsibilities and obligations in a collaborative and proactive team environment acting in the best interests of the projects and in order to meet best HR practise. At this level your performance must be exemplary, and your team is likely to be multi-disciplinary.
To carry out appraisals, set objectives and provide mentoring or coaching to the team.
To be involved in team recruitment.
To manage the expectations of clients and the relationship with professional teams.
To manage the performance of subcontractors and trade operatives.
To manage any contact with the general public as a result of project work.
Meetings – running and chairing internal and external team meetings.
To engage in external business development to build relationships that help to proactively promote our services.
Proactively work with Divisional Managers and Group support teams in setting and maintaining best practise and process.
Identify the need for training and development and work with the HR Team to fulfil the demand.

Commercial Management

Oversee all aspects of the commercial performance of the project, working closely with the lead surveyor to ensure the commercial team are fulfilling all roles, responsibilities and obligations and working collaboratively and proactively as part of an integrated team.
Have a comprehensive understanding of the principals of commercial management.
Continually manage the requirements of the contract in order to mitigate contractual risk.
To understand appropriate JCT contracts in detail;
To manage projects in accordance with the contractual terms and conditions.
To manage notifications, claims and disputes.
To work proactively with your commercial team members and oversee the following
The procurement processes and account management of;
Trade / subcontract packages.
Direct labour.
Preliminaries.
Goods, materials and plant.
The discharge of provisional sum and PC allowances.
Accurate and timely reporting.
The management of change.
Interim applications and final accounts.

SHE (Safety, Health and Environment)

Proactively manage all aspects of SHE on site as a primary responsibility, setting and maintaining exemplary standards.
To keep up to date with all legal obligations and good practice.
Ensure compliance with accident, RIDDOR and near miss reporting.
To undertake regular SHE audits of the project(s).
To set and maintain an effective SHE culture and ensure compliance with regulations.
To manage project CEMP and CPP in accordance with CDM regulations.
To liaise with external consultants and advisors.

Quality

To set and maintain a culture of quality and exemplary standards on sites.
Identify, set and direct quality management processes and procedures to meet and exceed the specification and KPI’s of the project.
Understand and implement internal company quality processes and procedures across all aspects of the project ensuring they meet or exceeds company standards.
Work with the Senior Management team in identifying and improving quality processes.

Compliance

Identify, implement and fulfil the compliance requirement specified within the project conditions.
Understand and implement internal company compliance processes across all aspects of project activity ensuring all risks are mitigated to the lowest possible level.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & BEHAVIOURS

Experience

Previous experience as a Project Manager in the construction industry.
The management of large and complex projects of value up to £10m, involving complex contractual, operational and commercial activities.
Managing a direct project team consisting of 5+ people and at least 3 direct reports where you can evidence collaborative and effective people management and leadership skills.
Coordination of professional consultants, typically 10+ disciplines, working collaboratively to direct, influence and manage the team.
Understanding and managing complex project information with extensive and demanding change control requirements.
Experience of complex contractual terms and amendments.
Delivering 2 stage projects involving the demands of package pricing and negotiation, including management of extensive risk and opportunity.
Evidence self-learning and ongoing CPD in the development of skills and knowledge.

Knowledge

A relevant construction qualification eg) (Degree or NVQ in Construction Management).
In depth understanding of JCT standard contractual terms and amendments.
Extensive commercial awareness and acumen.
Advanced capability in planning and programming.
Ability to identify and strategically plan around risk and opportunity.
Design coordination of stand-alone and interrelated CDP, sometimes managing a Design Coordination team.
Management of extensive and complex SHE activities (SMSTS minimum).
Management of extensive compliance activities.
Management and delivery of demanding quality expectations.
Contemporary construction methods and detailing on large scale projects.
Traditional construction methods and detailing on large scale projects.
Conservation and listed buildings.
Basements, RC substructures and other civils orientated project packages.
Extensive and high value residential fit outs, including highly bespoke design led and artisan trade packages.
Indoor swimming pool construction.
Extensive landscaping projects.
Competency in the use of IT software packages including as a minimum;
Outlook, Word, Excel etc.
Use of document filing systems.
Elecosoft Power Project.
PDF editing.

WORKING HOURS:

41 hours per week, 08:00 to 17:30 Monday to Thursday and 08:00 to 16:00 on Friday

BENEFITS:

Car allowance
23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Individual private medical insurance
5 Company Sick Days
4pm finish on Fridays

For more information or to apply, click here

JOB PURPOSE

To work as part of a team, under the direction of the Contracts Manager (CM), to deliver projects to the highest standard and to contribute to the overall success of the customer experience and of customer satisfaction. To reflect the company ethos in the management of employees and in the undertaking of all professional duties.

ROLE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

To understand more complex project and planning information.
To demonstrate the ability to plan over a longer period and to take into account more interdependent variables in this planning.
To demonstrate time management strategies to deal with the range and complexity of tasks – managerial, administrative and technical input.
To develop strategies to manage the quality of workmanship of both direct employees and subcontractors.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

PLANNING & PROGRAMMING

To plan and coordinate daily and weekly activities for up to 3 to 4 weeks in advance, including resources and labour in line with project information and the construction programme. Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of longer lead in times for materials and resources and ensure that this is reflected in any planning.
To produce a programme to support your plan based on the CM’s project programme using basic programming software to compile this and as a tool to show progress, record delays and variations.
To plan for more numerous, complex tasks in an integrated manner that illustrates how they are interlinked and interdependent.
To ensure that all planning and programming is shared with the relevant team members, including subcontractors, and is monitored and reviewed.
Where appropriate consult with subcontractors to gather their specialist input into the programme.
To contribute proactively to weekly team planning meetings and to maintain excellent levels of communication with the client and their representatives.

MANAGEMENT

To manage your team in line with HR (Human Resources) policies and the Company values.
To manage all activities on site related to the project with some guidance from the Contracts Manager, but increasingly able to demonstrate initiative and self- reliance.
To manage your time effectively so as to balance the increased administrative and managerial aspects of the role together with any ongoing practical demands.
To manage the site with the minimum of disruption to the client and to ensure that team members, including subcontractors, conduct themselves appropriately at all times.

COMMERCIAL AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING

To plan and manage the project with consideration to financial efficiencies with regard to the sequencing of activities and the use of labour and plant.
To accurately complete all administration supporting financial tracking and be able to deliver this information at formal meetings.

QUALITY CONTROL

To ensure that expectations of workmanship are explained clearly to the team including the use of examples of good practice where appropriate.
To ensure strategies are used to monitor quality and to maintain high standards including regular site inspections of work in progress.
To follow all company processes regarding sign off and completion of works.
To deploy effective strategies to address issues regarding work that doesn’t meet expectations including gathering documentation to support this assessment and to ensure standards are met.

SHE (Safety, Health and Environment)

To be aware of all relevant SHE legislation with regards to statutory compliance.
To understand project information to help identify risk and manage potential hazards using company procedures.
To establish a site safety culture.
To ensure that all documentation related to SHE is completed regularly, kept up to date and filed securely.

ADMINISTRATION & DOCUMENT CONTROL

To develop effective strategies for producing, updating, collating and storing all relevant project information in line with company policy, procedure and legislation.
To demonstrate effective communication using email and more formal documentation.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND BEHAVIOURS

KNOWLEDGE

A Trade Apprenticeship.
Site Managers Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) Certificate.
First Aid Certificate.
Basic contractual knowledge.
Intermediate programming software.
Awareness of standard pre-construction processes and relevant SHE regulations.

SKILLS

Self-motivated and able to use initiative.
Able to work well under pressure and to meet deadlines.
Effective time management.
Good problem-solving capabilities.
Clear communicator.

EXPERIENCE

Trade experience (desirable).
Previous managerial experience on projects of a value up to approximately £2million or of similar complexity.

WORKING PATTERN

42.75 hours per week, 07:30 to 17:00 Monday to Thursday and 07:30 to 16:00 on Friday

BENEFITS

For more information or to apply, click here

JOB PURPOSE

To work as part of a team, under the direction of the Site Manager and Contracts Manager (CM), to deliver projects to the highest standard and to contribute to the overall success of the customer experience and of customer satisfaction. To reflect the company ethos in the management of employees and in the undertaking of all professional duties.

ROLE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

To balance the delivery of excellent trade skills with managerial responsibility.
To understand effective planning processes and be able to respond and adapt to change at short notice.
To organise building works to minimise the impact of disruption on the client.
To demonstrate excellent communication and client management skills.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

PLANNING & PROGRAMMING

To plan and coordinate daily and weekly activities for up to 2 to 3 weeks in advance, including resources and labour in line with project information and the construction programme.
To produce a programme to support your plan based on the Contracts Manager’s (CM) project programme ideally using Excel or basic programming software
To ensure that all planning and programming is shared with the relevant team members, including subcontractors, and is monitored and reviewed.
To contribute proactively to weekly team planning meetings and to maintain excellent levels of communication with the client and their representatives.

MANAGEMENT

To manage your team in line with HR (Human Resources) Policies and the Company values.
To manage all activities on site related to the project with some guidance from the Site Manager and Contracts Manager, but increasingly able to demonstrate initiative and self- reliance.
To manage your time effectively to balance the practical and managerial aspects of the role.
To manage the site with the minimum of disruption to the client and to ensure that team members, including subcontractors, conduct themselves appropriately at all times.

COMMERCIAL AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING

To plan and manage the project with consideration to financial efficiencies with regard to the sequencing of activities and the use of labour and plant.
To accurately complete all administration supporting financial tracking.

QUALITY CONTROL

To ensure that expectations of workmanship are explained clearly to your team.
To ensure strategies are delivered to monitor quality and maintain high standards.
To follow all company processes regarding sign off and completion of works.
To develop strategies for addressing issues regarding work that doesn’t meet expectations.

SHE (Safety, Health and Environment)

To be aware of all relevant SHE legislation with regards to statutory compliance.
To understand project information to help identify risk and manage potential hazards using company procedures.
To establish a site safety culture.
To ensure that all documentation related to SHE is completed regularly, kept up to date and filed securely.

ADMINISTRATION & DOCUMENT CONTROL

To develop basic procedures for producing, updating, collating and storing all relevant project information in line with company policy, procedure and legislation.
To demonstrate effective communication using email and the written form.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND BEHAVIOURS

KNOWLEDGE

A Trade Apprenticeship.
Site Managers Safety Training Scheme Certificate (SMSTS).
First Aid Certificate.
Awareness of standard pre-construction processes and relevant SHE regulations.
Basic Excel or programming software.

SKILLS

Self-motivated and able to use initiative.
Able to work well under pressure and to meet deadlines.
Able to understand the importance of maintaining high levels of client satisfaction and can demonstrate strategies to manage these expectations.

EXPERIENCE

Trade experience.
Site Supervisor experience.
Involvement in the Apprentice mentoring programme (desirable).

WORKING PATTERN

42.75 hours per week, 07:30 to 17:00 Monday to Thursday and 07:30 to 16:00 on Friday

BENEFITS

Car allowance
22 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
5 Company Sick Days
Free on-site parking
16:00 finish on Fridays

For more information or to apply, click here

R W Armstrong is a family business with over 60 years’ experience working on some of the finest properties in the South of England. Our bespoke joinery division is one of our proudest assets. As a member of the team, you will work amongst skilled craftspeople on a broad range of projects, supplying high-end residential projects across our divisions.

JOB PURPOSE

A Saint John cabinet maker is responsible for making all types of bespoke furniture, cabinetry and interior joinery items and delivering these items to meet the timescales and project deadlines set. You will be required to work to the very highest standards of quality and workmanship and to proactively identify and resolve any potential obstacles to timely delivery. The role requires the ability to work independently and to work effectively as part of a team.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

To work in accordance with SHE compliant procedures and processes
To read and work accurately from working drawings
To plan and manage a job from pre-manufacture to completion and to ensure that you have everything required to deliver a given project efficiently
To be highly competent in the use of woodworking machines, power tools and hand tools and be able to work safely and compliantly within Health & Safety regulations.
To have a solid knowledge and understanding of the appropriate use of different hardware, glues, fixings and fittings across a wide range of applications.
To show an understanding of different finishes and how their use can impact the construction, the choice of materials and techniques applied to a given piece.
To work on free standing furniture pieces as well as larger fitted projects such as kitchens and dressing rooms.
To ensure the working space is always clean, tidy and safe.
To assist in site surveys as required.
To assist site fitting teams as required
To complete timesheets and have them signed off by your line manager
To work additional time as can be reasonably required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & BEHAVIOURS

To be meticulously well organised
To have proven planning and time management skills
Able to demonstrate an in-depth and wide-ranging knowledge of cabinet making / furniture making techniques, materials and finishes.
Able to demonstrate extensive knowledge of working with both solid wood and veneer and to understand the applications, techniques and limitations associated with their uses.
Able to demonstrate a good knowledge of the integration of metal work, AV systems, M&E and appliances.
An ability to identify and overcome technical making issues.
Demonstrates an understanding and knowledge of the high-end residential market
Excellent interpersonal skills and able to work as part of a team
Polite, reliable and flexible
Demonstrates a commitment to developing good practice and building on their skills
You will be expected to have your own tools

WORKING HOURS: 07:30 – 17:00 Monday to Thursday and 07:30 – 16:00 Friday

BENEFITS: 22 days holiday plus bank holidays, 5 days company sick pay, UK Healthcare Cash Plan, Free onsite parking

For more information or to apply, click here

JOB PURPOSE

The overall expectation of the role is to provide CAD drawing support to the Saint John design team and to assist in project co-ordination and general project administration.

This role will require a flexible and adaptable work attitude. You will have good CAD drawing skills and a good working knowledge and understanding of the design and manufacture of high-end cabinetry and joinery within the high-end residential marketplace.

MAIN REPSONSIBILITIES

To work alongside Saint John designers and draughtsman producing resolved CAD drawings
To assist with site surveys and survey drawings.
To review and organise client tender packs and create electronic and hard copy job folders, drawing registers and schedules.
To assist in the management, manufacture, and distribution of material and finishes samples.
To assist in the preparation of costing and quote documents including establishing quantities, sourcing supplier and sub-contractor quotes.
To coordinate and manage snagging schedules.
To help with compiling and distribution of O&M manuals.
To oversee site deliveries and coordinate relevant suppliers and site teams to ensure all activities are communicated to the relevant parties.
To assist in project related in administration including the management of enquiry registers, variation registers and request for information registers

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND BEHAVIOURS

To be proficient in the use of Adobe Acrobat, Autodesk Auto CAD and Inventor, Sketch up and Microsoft Word & Excel.
Able to demonstrate an in-depth and wide-ranging knowledge of cabinet making / furniture making including construction techniques, materials, and finishes.
Able to demonstrate an understand of the applications, techniques and limitations associated with the use of solid wood and veneers in furniture and joinery construction.
Able to demonstrate a good knowledge of the integration of metal work, AV systems, M&E and appliances.
Able to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of the high-end residential market
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability able to work as part of a team and independently.
To be polite, reliable, and flexible.
Able to demonstrate a commitment to good practice and to pro-actively develop your own skills and knowledge.
Well organised with proven planning and time management skills

HOURS OF WORK

Permanent, Full-Time
42 hours 45 minutes (42.75) per week
7:30am to 5:00pm on Monday to Thursday and 7:30am to 4:00pm on Friday

BENEFITS

22 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays
Workplace pension
5 Days Company Sick Pay
UK Healthcare Cash Back Scheme

For more information or to apply, click here

R W Armstrong is a family business with over 60 years’ experience working on some of the finest properties in the South of England. Our joinery division is one of our proudest assets, headed up by two master craftsmen with a combined experience of 70 years. As a member of the joinery team, you will work amongst skilled craftspeople on a broad range of projects, supplying high-end residential projects across our divisions.

JOB PURPOSE

An R W Armstrong Bench Joiner is responsible for manufacturing and machining all types of purpose made bespoke joinery items and should be able to manufacture these Joinery items efficiently within the allocated time frames that are set. As part of the RW Armstrong joinery team you will be required to work consistently to the highest levels of quality and workmanship.

The role requires the ability to work on projects without supervision and to work effectively on projects as part of a team. Reading and working accurately from drawings are key requirements in addition to being able to resolve technical problems.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITES

BENCH JOINERY

Producing full sized working rods
Creating clear and concise cutting list
Measuring and marking cutting lines on materials, using rulers, pencil, chalk and marking gauge
Verifying the accuracy of components and checking against drawings
Machining (where permitted to use specific machinery)
Shaping or cutting materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power tools
Completing the dry assembly of joinery components
Completing the final assembly of joinery components
Accurately fitting ironmongery, fixtures, and fittings
Quality checking and signing off of all joinery products
Assisting the Operations Manager in site measures
Assisting the Joinery site fitting teams as required

GENERAL

Working in accordance with SHE compliant procedures and processes
Maintaining records, documenting actions, and presenting written progress reports to Workshop Managers
Attending any training when required
Taking part in an annual heath surveillance
Working additional time as can be reasonably required and providing additional cover as the Workshop Manager requests
Completing timesheets and having these signed off by the appropriate Manager

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, BEHAVIOURS & EXPERIENCE

Qualification in City and Guilds or NVQ equivalent in Carpentry and Joinery
Able to demonstrate a desire and commitment to delivering high quality joinery products
Able to read and interpret drawings
Understanding of traditional and conventional joinery techniques and an ability to work to very fine tolerances
Meticulously well organised and strong levels of planning
Able to demonstrate a positive ‘can-do` attitude
Excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work as part of a team,
Able to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of carpentry and joinery competencies,
Ability to solve any complications in a timely manner,
Able to demonstrate general knowledge of building materials and related disciplines

WORKING HOURS: 07:30 to 17:00 Monday to Thursday and 07:30 to 16:00 Friday

BENEFITS: 5 days company sick pay, Workplace Pension, 22 days holiday plus bank holidays, UK Healthcare Cash Back Plan

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JOB PURPOSE

To be responsible for managing all commercial aspects of a project. Working in coordination with the site team to maintain high standards of quality and profit.

Main responsibilities

PROCUREMENT

Manage handover from estimator of financial information
Agree package composition with CM
Set buying targets for each package
Agree which packages are to be re-bid
Send out tender documentation
Conduct commercial negotiations with packages not to be re-bid
Attend post tender interviews & lead financial sections
Attend pre-order meeting & manage financial section
Produce initial CVR / buying report for each package
Prepare order documentation for each package
Carry out financial checks on sub-contractors (in conjunction with Accounts Director)
Agree detailed T&C’s back to back with main contract highlight deviations to the CM

PLANNING

Agree preliminaries set-up / spend with the CM

REPORTING

Prepare & maintain Cash Flow forecast
Prepare maintain & present CVR
Prepare for the CM the financial section of the progress report
Report to the CM in the cash position of the job

MATERIAL PURCHASING

Maintain control / monitor materials & sundries purchased from site
Negotiate rates, terms & place orders for major materials packages
Sign off invoices for all site purchased materials

VALUATIONS

Prepare & publish payment schedule
Prepare & agree monthly valuations with PQS
Prepare & agree monthly valuations with Subs
Sign off invoices for payment
Ensure subcontract applications are dealt with in the required timescale (avoid payment notices)

VARIATIONS

Maintain VO schedule
Ensure prompt agreement of all VO’s upstream and downstream
Highlight program risk of VO’s to CM

SUB-CONTRACT COMPLIANCE

Check & Monitor insurance & renewal
Ensure timely procurement of all warranties

KNOWLEDGE

HNC in Construction or relevant Degree level qualification
Detailed knowledge private residential building contracting.
Awareness of property taxation matters and contractual law
Have a good technical understanding of traditional and modern building methods and products associated with refurbishment and new build projects of both traditional and contemporary design in the prime and super prime residential sector.

SKILLS

Have a good working knowledge MS Office – Intermediate level of Excel
To be able to write clear and precise communications which might include detailed and complex figures, calculations and specific building information.
Strong numeracy and financial management skills and the ability to learn construction management IT packages.

EXPERIENCE & BEHAVIOURS

Act in a manner befitting the status and responsibility of an Senior Surveyor and of the image of the company.
A practical, logical and methodical approach to thinking and problem solving
Be confident in dealing directly with Architects, Quantity Surveyors, Clients and Subcontractors

WORKING PATTERN

41 hours per week, 08:00 to 17:30 Monday to Thursday and 08:00 to 16:00 on Friday

BENEFITS

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JOB PURPOSE

To be responsible for managing all commercial aspects of a project. Working in coordination with the site team to maintain high standards of quality and profit.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

GENERAL

Have a good understanding of traditional building methods and products associated with the refurbishment of listed buildings and up-market period houses.
Be confident in dealing directly with Architects, Quantity Surveyors, Clients and Subcontractors.
Manage multiple projects
Be able to keep a tight control on potentially high numbers of variations on a large number of on-going projects, assisting site managers and contracts managers in recording all variations, pricing them and accurately recording their effect on final accounts and ensure that AI’s are received for all variations
Pay regular visits to site, as well as liaising directly with Contracts Managers and Site Managers to ensure that all variations are recorded on CVIs and copied to all interested parties
Responsibility for ensuring that VAT assessments/calculations are correct.

PROCUREMENT

Manage handover from estimator of financial information
Agree package composition with CM
Set buying targets for each package
Agree which packages are to be re-bid
Send out tender documentation
Conduct commercial negotiations with packages not to be re-bid
Attend post tender interviews & lead financial sections
Attend pre-order meeting & manage financial section
Produce initial CVR / buying report for each package
Prepare order documentation for each package
Carry out financial checks on sub-contractors (in conjunction with Accounts Director)
Agree detailed T&C’s back to back with main contract highlight deviations to the CM

PLANNING

Agree preliminaries set-up / spend with the CM

REPORTING

Prepare & maintain Cash Flow forecast
Prepare maintain & present CVR
Prepare for the CM the financial section of the progress report
Report to the CM in the cash position of the job
Ensure that cost reports to PQS/Clients are up to date
Communicate also on all matters affecting the performance of projects, employees, associates, and the commercial interests of the company.

MATERIAL PURCHASING

Maintain control / monitor materials & sundries purchased from site
Negotiate rates, terms & place orders for major materials packages
Sign off invoices for all site purchased materials

VALUATIONS

Prepare & publish payment schedule
Prepare & agree monthly valuations with PQS
Prepare & agree monthly valuations with Subs
Sign off invoices for payment
Ensure subcontract applications are dealt with in the required timescale (avoid payment notices)
Ensure that no deposits are paid to third parties without equivalent sums first being paid to ourselves.

VARIATIONS

Maintain VO schedule
Ensure prompt agreement of all VO’s upstream and downstream
Highlight program risk of VO’s to CM

SUB-CONTRACT COMPLIANCE

Check & Monitor insurance & renewal
Ensure timely procurement of all warranties

KNOWLEDGE

HNC in Construction or relevant Degree level qualification
Detailed knowledge private residential building contracting.
Awareness of property taxation matters and contractual law
Have a good understanding of traditional building methods and products associated with the refurbishment of listed buildings and up-market period houses

SKILLS

Have a good working knowledge MS Office – Intermediate level of Excel
To be able to write clear and precise communications which might include detailed and complex figures, calculations and specific building information.
Strong numeracy and financial management skills and the ability to learn construction management IT packages.

EXPERIENCE & BEHAVIOURS

Act in a manner befitting the status and responsibility of an Senior Surveyor and of the image of the company.
A practical, logical and methodical approach to thinking and problem solving
Be confident in dealing directly with Architects, Quantity Surveyors, Clients and Subcontractors

WORKING HOURS

41 hours per week, 08:00-17:30 Monday – Thursday, 08:00-16:00 Friday

BENEFITS

Car allowance
23 days holiday plus bank holidays
Individual private medical insurance
free onsite parking
4pm finish on a Friday!

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JOB PURPOSE

This a developmental role with the expectation that the trainee will learn how to produce drawings to the appropriate level of detailing (including specialist materials) for construction. There will be a requirement to assist the Joinery team and to interact with clients, advisors, design professionals and internal project teams.

The successful candidate will be joining a well-established joinery team within a large high-end residential construction company and will play a key role in developing the drawing capabilities of the joinery division.

SITE SURVEYS AND RESEARCH

To assist in taking accurate site surveys, with due consideration to the finished designs and ensuring the design and construction of the product accommodates site limitations and logistics, installation and finishing of the products
To learn how to recognise at the first stage of design if the design will work in practice
To learn how to convert architectural drawings into manufacturing drawings for approval
To ensure that drawings produced are cost effective and within budget
To understand the interface with inbuilt and loose fixtures and fittings, either supplied direct or indirect
To be able to IncorporateM & E, AV, IT and control systems within the design

CAD STANDARDS

Adhere to CAD standards and branding, with consideration to the following:
- Page layouts and title formats,
- Line weights,
- Font styles,
- Numbering system/variation control,
- Regularized placement of drawings on paper space is achieved,
- Correct use of layers,
- Creation of shared standard blocks to be imported into drawings.
To show allowances for tolerances and fitting requirements for fixtures and fittings
To showan accommodation of mechanical, electrical AV and IT systems, including the sharing, communication and coordination of design and technical information with specialist supply chain
To understand the Interface between building structure and products being supplied, including consideration to the fixing and fittings and attention to detail of these parts

DESIGN

To assist in liaising and communicating with clients and professionals to:
- Ascertain client brief,
- Develop design concepts and obtain stage sign off,
- Develop final design and obtain sign off
To be able to adapt own design styles to meet the brief, utilising current and traditional trends and standards.
To be able to follow and replicate design styles set by the client’s teams
To coordinate detailed drawing for all projects considering all aspects of assembly, construction, and installation
Understand the importance of procuring specialist equipment prior to manufacture

ADMINSTRATION

Excellent documentation and filing of drawings and correspondence
Demonstrate effective management of the personal workspace and the wider design office to set high standards of organisation and efficiency

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & BEHAVIOURS

Ability to use Autodesk AutoCAD/Inventor
Proficient in the use of Microsoft packages including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Excellent literacy and numeracy
Commitment to ongoing CPD to maintain and develop knowledge about current materials, products and manufacturing and use this knowledge to influence design and manufacture
Excellent in personal time management with the ability to multitask
Ability to hand sketch to communicate initial design ideas
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work in a team and independently when required.

WORKING PATTERN

42.75 hours per week, 07:30 to 17:00 Monday to Thursday and 07:30 to 16:00 on Friday, with a 45 minute unpaid break.

BENEFITS

22 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
5 Company Sick Days
Free on-site parking
16:00 finish on Fridays

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R W Armstrong is a family business with over 60 years’ experience working on some of the finest properties in the South of England. As part of our Trade Team, you will be joining a highly experienced team to complete large scale projects of high value and complexity. From new builds to period refurbishments, no two of our projects are the same and you will be given the opportunity for continual challenge and growth.

About the role:

You will be labouring for our Brickwork team.
You will need to demonstrate your ability to be reliable, committed and be able to work as part of a team.
To undertake training as required.
To undertake any other duties that may be reasonably expected on an ad hoc basis.
To understand the importance of Health & Safety on site

We offer:

Working hours: 40 hours per week 08:00-16:45 Monday to Thursday and 08:00-16:00 Friday (departure time may vary depending on site distance)
Full time, permanent role
22 days holiday + bank holidays
5 days sick
UK health care cash back scheme
Pension Workplace Pension (if eligible)
Weekly wages paid direct
Uniform and PPE supplied

Experience required for a labourer:

Previous labouring experience
Right to work in the UK
Own transport and full clean drivers licence

NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE

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R W Armstrong is a family business with over 60 years’ experience working on some of the finest properties in the South of England. Our Blandford division was formed by two established members of our management team, working on a diverse range of projects; from new build country homes, to period refurbishments. Those joining have an opportunity to help grow this up and coming division grow to its full potential, with the support and expertise of the group. Forming part of a small, close-knit team, you will be based in the charming Old Chicken House in the heart of the Dorset countryside.

JOB PURPOSE

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management

To direct and coordinate all project activities, including overall responsibility for the performance of the assigned projects

To manage multiple projects concurrently

To set, review and implement project strategy

To drive project strategy and progress by making necessary interventions

Programming, using Project Commander software, to manage, review and update the following on an ongoing basis;

– Long and short term construction programmes

– Reporting, including base lining

– Delay analysis, including identification of cause and effect

To provide contractual and internal reporting

To create and manage documents eg IRS, CDP tracker

To manage change

To prepare a site logistics and project execution plan, including review and implementation

To deliver design coordination and management where CDP is a requirement, such as subcontractor design, directly appointed design consultants, temporary works

Pre construction activities

– Programming, methodologies, logistics, scaffold schedules, etc

– Interviews and presentations

To lead the pre start and post completion process

To manage defects and post completion works

To provide input to the Subcontract database

To set and maintain quality and service standards

People Management

To lead and manage team members to help them fulfil their roles, responsibilities and expectations

To carry out appraisals, set objectives and provide mentoring or coaching to the team

To be involved in team recruitment

To manage the expectations of clients and the relationship with professional teams

To manage the performance of subcontractors and trade operatives

To manage any contact with the general public as a result of project work

Meetings – running and chairing internal and external team meetings

To set and maintain a culture of quality and high standards on sites

To engage in external business development to build relationships that help to proactively promote our services

Proactively work with Divisional Managers and Group support teams

To understand the principals of commercial management

To understand JCT contracts;

– To manage projects in accordance with the contractual terms and conditions

– To manage notifications, claims and disputes

To work proactively with your commercial team members and oversee the following:

– The procurement processes and account management of

– Trade / subcontract packages

– Direct labour

– Preliminaries

– Goods, materials and plant

– The discharge of provisional sum and PC allowances

– Accurate and timely reporting

– The management of change

– Interim applications and final accounts

SHE (Safety, Health and Environment)

To proactively manage all aspects of SHE on site as a primary responsibility

To keep up to date with all legal obligations and good practice

Accident, RIDDOR and near miss reporting

To undertake regular, SHE audits of each project

To set and maintain an effective SHE culture and ensure compliance with regulations

To manage project CEMP and CPP in accordance with CDM regulations

To liaise with external consultants and advisors

Administration

To demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of compliance matters and to follow both internal and external compliance processes

To use the agreed Company processes, procedures and systems

To run effective meetings including chairing, taking minutes and implementing actions

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND BEHAVIOURS

Experience

The management of projects with a value of between £2M and £6M

The management of multiple projects running simultaneously

Understanding and managing complex project information

Managing projects whose complexity require multiple processes and programme revisions

Technical and construction knowledge

A relevant construction qualification eg)NVQ in Construction Management

Contemporary construction methods and detailing

Traditional construction methods and detailing

Conservation and listed buildings

Basements and RC substructures

Indoor swimming pool construction

Competency in the use of IT software packages including as a minimum

Outlook, Word, Excel etc

Use of document filing systems

Project Commander

PDF editing

WORKING HOURS

41 hours per week, 08:00 – 17:30 Monday – Thursday, 08:00 – 16:00 Friday

BENEFITS

Car allowance