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R W 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.
To contact us about a vacancy, or to send a speculative application, please contact our Human Resources team at recruitment@rwarmstrong.co.uk.
Covid-19 Update: Due to the ongoing pandemic, our annual apprentice recruitment programme is on hold. As a result, we will not be recruiting any apprentices this September
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CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY 2ND JULY 2021
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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 well-connected head office is easily accessible from Basingstoke, situated in the charming village of Sherborne St John, only a stone’s throw from the town centre and plentiful nearby amenities. Our modern office is home to our busy Pre-Construction team, who benefit from free secure car parking and bright, comfortable workspaces.
JOB PURPOSE
Responsible for calculating tenders for high end residential building projects, maintain an adequate return on investment and ensure high quality of work is maintained at all times.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
GENERAL
- Undertake all estimating duties.
- Estimating primarily high end residential domestic properties.
- Take ownership of the estimating process, and follow a robust estimating procedure including managing all enquiries to sub-contractors, choosing applicable sub-contractors, and communicating other bid requirements to members of the bid team.
- Take ownership of the entire bid process, which includes liaising with the architect or PQS, establishing the bid requirements for submission, agreeing responsibility for the bid requirements, setting up and chairing tender launch, mid bid and settlement meetings, liaising with the marketing department to ensure the bid is submitted to company standards, on time.
- Completing quantity take offs as required and completing schedules of work, or bills of quantities if applicable.
- Thoroughly analysing sub-contract returns (including sub-contract comparisons) and engaging with our supply chain throughout the bid to ensure suitable returns are provided.
- Completing elemental rate breakdowns at the completion of projects and helping to manage our internal cost database.
- Assist with multiple stage tenders, including completing preliminary costings, and forms of tender.
- Assist if necessary with pre-qualification questionnaire, and enquiry information.
- Use historic rates or experience to price work, and complete cost plans.
- Actively promote the company and seek new tender opportunities under the direction of the Directors.
- Prepare all the required documents for tender adjudications and be an active participant.
- Once projects are won, prepare handover documents, subcontractor returns and organise formal handover to construction teams.
- Meet architects and clients throughout the course of pre, live and post tender negotiations and at all times represent the company in a professional manner.
- Check and verify that contracts and accompanying documentation, letters of instruction and letters of intent comply with the commercial requirements of the business.
- Should enquiry workload decrease, undertake basic surveying duties on any live projects, especially if there are two stage tenders procured on a package by package basis,
- Remain an ambassador for and promote R W Armstrong, or any other companies or divisions that may operate in the future as part of the group.
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 high end residential construction.
- Good experience working with estimating software like Esti-Mate, or ConQuest
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 IT packages.
- Ability to complete take offs and produce detailed schedules of work when required.
- The ability to produce Bills of Quantities in line with SMM7, or NRM2
EXPERIENCE & BEHAVIOURS
- Act in a manner befitting the status and responsibility of an Estimator 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: Monday – Thursday 08:00 – 17:30 and Friday 08:00 – 16:00
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS: Workplace Pension, Private Health Insurance. 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, 5 days sick pay entitlement
Senior Quantity Surveyor
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CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY 25TH JUNE 2021
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 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
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 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 a 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
CONTRACTUAL HOURS: Monday – Thursday 07:30-17:30 and Friday 07:30-16:00
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS: Car Allowance; Private Health Insurance, 5-day sick pay benefit. 23 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
CLOSING DATE: 30TH JUNE 2021
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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 manage the surveying team on the project and work with the Project Director to ensure that the project is delivered to the highest commercial standard whilst maintaining the Company’s reputation for quality. Assist the 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
MANAGEMENT
- Oversee the commercial activities of the surveying team on the project and ensure that all Company processes and procedures are communicated clearly and are embedded in everyday practice.
- Line manage this team using Company performance management procedures including regular one-to-one catch ups and appraisals.
- Work with the Project Director and the Divisional Commercial Manager to ensure that high standards of delivery are maintained and that there is early identification of the escalation of any commercial project risk so that necessary action can be taken.
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
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 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
CONTRACTUAL HOURS: Monday – Thursday 07:30-17:30 and Friday 07:30-16:00
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Site based.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS: Car Allowance; Private Health Insurance, 5 days sick pay entitlement, 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
CLOSING DATE: WEDNESDAY 30TH JUNE 2021
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 £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 work as part of a team, under the direction of the Project Manager (PM), to deliver projects to the highest standard, to maximise profit and to contribute to the overall success of the client experience and client satisfaction. To reflect the company ethos in the management of employees and in the undertaking of all professional duties.
ROLE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
- To understand complex, technical project information and demonstrate effective principles of planning and programming.
- To manage a large team including an Assistant, Section and some Subcontractor Managers and to enable them to deliver work of the highest standard.
- To demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of SHE and ensure that sites are managed in accordance with complex requirements.
- To have an awareness of contractual issues that impact on site-based activity.
- To be proactive and professional in all dealings with the wider team, the client and their representatives.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
PLANNING & PROGRAMMING
- To plan and coordinate complex daily and weekly activities in excess of 4 weeks in advance, including resources and labour in line with project information and the construction programme.
- To produce a professionally presented programme to support your planning based on the PM’s project programme using programming software to compile this and as a tool to show progress, record delays and variations.
- To assist the PM in developing programmes for Section and Finishing Managers.
- To assist, monitor and co-ordinate Section, Finishing and Subcontractor Managers in producing daily and weekly programmes.
- To plan a wide range of complex tasks in an integrated manner that illustrates how they are interlinked and interdependent. Be able to update plans on a day to day basis depending on the immediate needs of the project and record any impact on the larger programme.
- To consult with sub-contractors to gather their specialist input into the programme and ensure that they are kept up to date with all relevant information.
- To organise informal day-to-day meetings with Assistants, Section, Finishing and/or Sub-contractor Managers and proactively contribute to more formal weekly and monthly planning and progress meetings.
- To maintain excellent levels of communication with the client, their representatives and professional team.
MANAGEMENT
- To manage your team in line with HR (Human Resources) policies and the Company values.
- To be wholly responsible for all activities on site related to the project and able to demonstrate initiative and self- reliance.
- To delegate tasks appropriately to Assistant, Section, Finishing and/or Subcontractor managers, to monitor their performance and address any issues promptly and effectively.
- To manage your time effectively to deal with the substantial amount, and complexity of, project documentation and the need to manage assistants and supervisors, inspect the quality of work and attend professional meetings.
- To delegate appropriate tasks to the Site Administrator.
- To manage and maintain the site to a high standard and to ensure that team members, including Subcontractors, conduct themselves appropriately at all times.
- To develop your team and provide any mentorship required.
COMMERCIAL AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING
- To plan and manage the project with consideration to financial efficiencies with regard to the sequencing of activities, logistics and the use of labour and plant.
- To maintain an awareness of the financial status of the project throughout its duration to minimise financial risk and maximise profit gains.
- To be responsible for project wide procurement across delegated sections of the project.
- To understand specific contractual requirements and be aware of multiple and compound CPD (Contractor Design Portion) elements and the obligations they entail.
- To demonstrate an understanding of the impact of longer lead in times for specialist materials and resources and ensure that this is reflected in any planning.
- To accurately complete all administration supporting financial tracking and be able to deliver this information in a professional format 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 be responsible for the strategies that are used to monitor the quality of work and to maintain high standards including the delegation of aspects of this to Assistants, Section and Subcontractor Managers.
- To proactively deploy effective strategies to address issues regarding substandard work including gathering documentation to support this assessment and ensure that the correct standards are met.
- To follow all company processes regarding sign off and completion of works.
SHE (Safety, Health and Environment)
- To be aware of all relevant SHE legislation with regards to statutory compliance.
- To have an advanced understanding of complex project information to help identify risk and manage potential hazards using company procedures.
- To establish a site safety culture through appropriate inductions, training and modelling of good practice and maintain compliance throughout the life of the project.
- To assess the competency of your team when allocating tasks.
- 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 use your knowledge and experience to identify any omissions or anomalies in project documentation and to proactively address this.
- To effectively use the onsite Project Administrator and Document Controller.
- To demonstrate effective, professional communication in meetings and in electronic or written form.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & BEHAVIOURS
KNOWLEDGE
- A Trade Apprenticeship.
- Site Managers Safety Training Scheme Certificate (SMSTS).
- First Aid Certificate.
- Basic contractual knowledge.
- Awareness of standard pre-construction processes and relevant SHE regulations.
- Comprehensive technical and construction knowledge.
- Experienced intermediate programming software.
- NEBOSH (desirable).
- Higher Education Qualification (desirable).
- Member of a Professional body – Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) (desirable).
SKILLS
- Highly self-motivated and able to use initiative.
- Able to apply extensive technical and construction skills to problem solving.
- Able to work well under pressure and to meet deadlines.
- Able to demonstrate advanced managerial skills including appropriate delegation, monitoring and evaluating performance.
- Able to contribute proactively to project meetings and contribute to project strategy.
- Mentoring assistants when necessary.
EXPERIENCE
- Extensive managerial experience.
- Previous Site Manager experience on projects worth a value of £5-£10 million or more or of comparable complexity.
WORKING HOURS: Monday – Thursday 07:30 – 17:00 and Friday 07:30 – 16:00
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS: 22 days holiday plus bank holidays, Car Allowance, Workplace Pension, Private Health Insurance, 5 days sick pay entitlement
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CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY 2ND JULY 2021
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 reasonsably expected on an ad hoc basis.
- To understand the importance of Health & Safety on site
We offer:
- Working hours: 07:30-17:00 Monday to Thursday and 07:30-16:00 Friday (departure time may vary depending on site distance)
- Full time, permanent role
- 22 days holiday plus 8 bank holiday
- Workplace Pension
- Weekly wages paid direct
- Uniform and PPE supplied
Experience required for a labourer:
- Previous brickwork labouring experience
- Right to work in the UK
- Own transport and full clean drivers licence
NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE