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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: 12TH MARCH 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 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.

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 & 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

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

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

BENEFITS: 22 days holiday plus bank holidays, 5 days sick benefit, workplace pension, car allowance.

CLOSING DATE: 4TH MARCH 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 Group Business Support team, who benefit from free secure car parking and bright, comfortable workspaces. You will form part of a close-knit team supporting our offices and sites across all divisions in the business.

Maintaining strong teams is another important aspect of life at RWA with social and sporting events held throughout the year. As a local employer, we also provide support to several local charities and sports teams.

JOB PURPOSE

To provide an efficient service to the Accounts Department and other internal functions ensuring that the demands of the business are met.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Accurately inputting purchase invoices from suppliers onto the electronic accounts system
Dealing with payment reminder letters and queries sent on from accounts inbox and by telephone
Making sure responses are prompt to keep supply chain relationships in good order and to help the internal process
Setting up new suppliers within the Accounts IT System
Maintaining the Barclaycard expenses, ensuring limits and records are maintained and reconciled
Answering incoming telephone calls and transferring to relevant employees
Demonstrating an awareness of VAT and when it can and cannot be reclaimed
Undertaking any other duties and responsibilities that may be reasonsably expected within the nature of the post on an ad hoc basis

TEAM SUPPORT

Providing support to the Finance Manager:

Keeping a record of invoice problem patterns and reporting to the Finance Manager on a monthly basis
Assisting with day to day duties

Providing support to the Accounts Supervisor:

Managing the Petty Cash account and reconcillation against receipts on a monthly basis
Copying staff invoices
Assisting with month end supplier reconciliation

Providing support to the Accounts Assistant when required:

Dealing with Labour Agency invoices – get signed off by Surveyors and entered onto EVO M
Managing the payments@ inbox and replying to queries

ROLE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Part qualified AAT /equivalent
Experience of purchase ledger
Experience of processing between 400 and 500 invoices/week
A basic understanding of VAT invoicing issues

MY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Previous experience of working in a fast-paced office environment
A polite and friendly manner and an ability to communicate at all levels particularly on the telephone
A working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Good organisational and prioritising skills
A proactive approach demonstrating flexibility and a willingness to deliver results
Accurate with attention to detail
Ability to meet deadlines

BENEFITS: 22 days holiday plus bank holidays, Workplace Pension

WORKING HOURS: Monday-Thursday 08:30 – 17:30 and Friday 08:00 – 16:00

CLOSING DATE: Friday 26th February 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 London division undertakes the refurbishment and new build of high-end residential properties of up to £20m in value. You will be joining a highly experienced team to complete large scale projects of high value and complexity, including specialist basement works. No two of our projects are the same and you will be given the opportunity for continual challenge and growth.

JOB PURPOSE

ROLE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

To understand more complex project and planning information and use strategies to manage this 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 especially where responsibility for quality has been delegated to an Assistant Site Manager.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

PLANNING & PROGRAMMING

To plan and coordinate 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 programme to support your plan based on the CM’s project programme using 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.
Where appropriate consult with Subcontractors to gather their specialist input into the programme.
To ensure that all planning and programming is shared with the relevant team members, including the Assistant Site Manager and/or Subcontractor Supervisors, 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 be wholly responsible for all activities on site related to the project requiring little guidance from the Contracts Manager and able to demonstrate initiative and self- reliance.
To manage your time effectively to deal with the increased amount, and complexity of, project documentation and the need to manage subcontractor supervisors, inspect the quality of work and attend professional meetings.
To manage and maintain the site to a high standard 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 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 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 the quality of work 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.
To manage your Assistant in effectively carrying out if this function is delegated.

SHE (Safety, Health and Environment)

To be aware of all relevant SHE legislation with regards to statutory compliance.
To understand complex project information to help identify risk and manage potential hazards using company procedures.
To establish a site safety culture and maintain compliance.
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 & BEHAVIOURS

KNOWLEDGE

A Trade Apprenticeship.
Site Managers Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) Certificate.
First Aid Certificate.
Basic contractual knowledge.
Awareness of standard pre-construction processes and relevant SHE regulations.
Comprehensive technical and construction knowledge.
Competent Intermediate programming software.
Higher Education Qualification (desirable).
Membership of a professional body – Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) (desirable).

SKILLS

Highly self-motivated, proactive and able to use initiative.
Able to work well under pressure and to meet deadlines.
Proven managerial skills including effective delegation.
Effective communicator increasingly using more formal and professional formats.
Committed to delivering a high-quality service.
Flexible thinker – effective problem solver.

EXPERIENCE

Trade experience (desirable).
Previous Site Manager experience on projects of a value of between £2 to £4 million or comparable complexity.

BENEFITS

Travel card (London underground Zones 1 – 6) will be available for business use only
22 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
Workplace pension scheme
Individual private medical insurance

WORKING HOURS

43.5 hours per week, 07:30 – 17:30 Monday to Thursday and 07:30 – 16:00 on Friday, with one unpaid hour for lunch each day

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

CLOSING DATE: Friday 26th February 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 second-largest office is home to our Chichester division, located in a leafy rural location in the heart of West Sussex, only a 12-minute drive from the town centre. Our modern spacious offices enjoy quiet seclusion and countryside views.

You will be joining a highly experienced team to complete large-scale projects of high value and complexity, from contemporary new builds to period refurbishments up to £20m 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 Chichester office and site, as required by the project team.

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

GENERAL

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 Quantity 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

BENEFITS

Car allowance
23 days holiday plus bank holiday
Individual private health insurance
Workplace pension scheme

WORKING HOURS

43.5 hours per week, 07:30 – 17:30, Monday to Thursday and 07:30 – 16:00 on Friday, with one unpaid hour for lunch each day.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE