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Vacancies
Social Value Trainee
We have an exciting opportunity for a Social Value Trainee to join our team at Vistry Partnerships working across the entire business. As our Social Value Trainee, you will be working alongside the Development and Communities Manager and the Vistry Group Sustainability Manager to support vital market research, understanding what others are delivering against Social Value within Construction, what our clients are looking for, recognising what we are already delivering across the company and analysing this data to help implement the New Social Value Strategy for both Vistry Partnerships and Vistry Group. The role will also support the West & South West Social Value Coordinator to fulfil social value responsibilities and targets for Vistry Partnerships. Such as Employment & Skills Section 106 KPI’s and planning initiatives. You will also need to support the monitoring and reporting of the delivery of activities and achievements delivered by the Coordinator in line with the Employment and Skills Agenda and highlighting to them where they are required to take steps to rectify areas of slippage against programme.
Graduate Cost Consultant
&
Graduate Project Manager
Coreus are looking for driven, innovative and creative individuals for our graduate schemes.
What we are looking for:
– A motivated individual with a thirst to learn. We don’t require you to have a specific degree, as you can learn everything you need to know.
– Strong communication skills, a proactive mindset and a positive can do attitude.
– Be ambitious to progress your career, and to be part of something special and exceptional.
If you are interested then please email your CV and cover letter to the email below.
Closing Date: 16 August 2021
The Midas Group are committed to the creation of buildings that conserve rather than waste energy and are mindful of their responsibility to protect the environment. Midas prides themselves on delivering long-term value to their people, customers, supply chain and the communities in which they work.
Senior Planner
Location: Devon or Cornwall
Sector: MCL Devon & Cornwall
Salary: Negotiable
Closing Date: 8 August 2021
Ref: MV000470
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Midas Group for a Planner or Senior Planner. Midas is in a time of unprecedented growth, and as such we are expanding our workforce. This vacancy exists within Midas Construction Devon and Cornwall, and will oversee a number of projects through out the region.
As a Planner or Senior Planner, you will provide a full planning service during pre-qualification, tender, contract and post contract stages. The role will support the aim of Midas in serving all customers’ design and construction needs.
For further information:
Estimator
Location: Devon
Sector: MCL Devon & Cornwall
Salary: Negotiable
Closing Date: 22 August 2021
Ref: MV000473
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Midas Construction Ltd for an Estimator / Senior Estimator.
As an Estimator, you will report to the Managing Estimator and will be responsible for ensuring that all tenders are in accordance with the business objectives and company procedures, and undertake all work necessary to ensure the preparation of robust bids. This role will be based in our Exeter office and will work on projects throughout the Devon region.
For further information:
Delivering homes and revitalising communities is at the heart of what Vistry Partnerships do. Working with local authorities, housing associations and investors, they create lasting partnerships and deliver vibrant, sustainable places to live.
Quantity Surveyor
We have a fantastic opportunity for Quantity Surveyor to join our team within Vistry Housebuilding South West, at our Exeter, Devon office. As our Quantity Surveyor you will be responsible for managing all costs relating to New Build Residential Developments. Your focus is to minimise the costs of a project and enhance margin and value for money, whilst still achieving the required standards and quality.
Sales Progressor
We have a great opportunity for Sales Progressor to join our team within Vistry Housebuilding South West, at our Exeter office. As our Sales Progressor you will be responsible for progressing reservations to exchange and legal completion within the company agreed timescales. You will support the customer journey and effect timely exchanges through regular communications with solicitors, mortgage brokers and estate agents, dealing with issues promptly and efficiently, and keep the business informed on all sales progress for accurate financial legal completions forecasting.
KICKSTART placement:
Archiving Administrator
This opportunity is available for 16-24 year olds claiming Universal Credit. If you are interested, please speak to your Work Coach at your local Jobcentre.
Apex Scaffolding provide scaffolding and access across the SW from their base in Exeter. From small domestic jobs to major developments and new builds for multi-national main contractors.
Apex Scaffolding are currently recruiting for a number of roles in Exeter including:
Scaffolders
Apex have once again managed to secure more high profile contracts, which will be starting in the next few weeks and will see us well into 2021. This means we will need to take on people with scaffold experience of all grades (CISRS Cards only)
Please contact us to discuss what we can offer you:
Kier is a leading UK construction and infrastructure services company.
CAD/Design Engineer
Location: Exeter
Contract: Permanent, full time
We have an opportunity for a ‘CAD / Design Engineer’ to work as part of the Planned Works Delivery Team (Developer Services) within the NSA, specifically on clean water related projects. We are looking to expand our current CAD and design capability and capacity to reflect the increasing variable workload.
For full details of the roles, core competencies and required qualifications and experience, please click on the button below:
General Labourer
Location: Exeter
Contract: Permanent, full time
Closing Date: 11 August 2021
As a General Labourer you will be responsible for personal and site safety, including operating to standards of safety, compliance and competence required by own professional qualifications. You will carry out general reinstatement work as instructed by the Team Leader and/or FLM and operate and maintain at least two pieces of plant, drive vans, pickup trucks and/or lorries above 7.5 tonnes and relevant attachments. You will also ensure all work complies with relevant Safety, Health and Environmental legislation, business policy & procedure and local instruction & guidance, ensure full and correct use of vehicles, plant and materials, keeping wastage to a minimum and carry out any ad-hoc duties that may occur as instructed by the management team or team leader / ganger.
For full details of the roles, core competencies and required qualifications and experience, please click on the button below:
Surveyor
Location: Exeter
Closing Date: 16 August 2021
We have an opportunity for a Surveyor to work primarily on New Water Connections as part of the Planned Works Delivery Team within Network Service Alliance (NSA), specifically on clean water related projects. We currently have a vacancy at our Barnstaple depot.
For full details of the roles, core competencies and required qualifications and experience, please click on the button below:
Project Manager (Planned Works)
Location: Exeter
Contract: Permanent, full time
Closing Date: 16 August 2021
Reporting to the Operations and Customer Manager the ‘Planned Works’ Project Manager will primarily be responsible for the successful delivery of clean water diversionary schemes, developer services requisitions and other clean water project related works.
For full details of the roles, core competencies and required qualifications and experience, please click on the button below:
Drainage Engineer
Location: Exeter
Contract: Permanent, full time
Closing Date: 167 August 2021
In this exciting role, you will be responsible for contributing to the successful delivery of the programme of work by designing, developing and overseeing sound design solutions. Further responsibilities will include dealing with the production or overseeing of scheme documents and reports in accordance with the relevant contract. You will also be responsible for providing information to populate the Risk and Decision registers and update this information as the project develops and to ensure that suitable site investigations are undertaken.
For full details of the roles, core competencies and required qualifications and experience, please click on the button below:
New Connections Surveyor (Potable Water)
Location: Exeter
Contract: Permanent, full time
Closing Date: 13 August 2021
We have an opportunity for a New Connections Surveyor to work as part of the Planned Works Delivery Team within the Network Service Alliance, specifically on clean water related projects.
As New Connections Surveyor you will be responsible for undertaking potable water main new connection surveys, ensuring compliance of the works in relation to water regulations and establishing traffic management requirements to undertake the works.
For full details of the roles, core competencies and required qualifications and experience, please click on the button below:
Plumber
Location: Exeter
Contract: Permanent, full time
Closing Date: 24 August 2021
– Carrying out internal and external meter exchanges, new installs and metering surveys
– Ensure all work complies with relevant Safety, Health and Environmental legislation
– Ensuring wastage is kept to a minimum and recycling takes place wherever possible is also essential to this role.
For full details of the roles, core competencies and required qualifications and experience, please click on the button below:
General Labourer
Location: Exeter
Contract: Permanent, full time
Closing Date: 11 August 2021
As a General Labourer you will be responsible for personal and site safety, including operating to standards of safety, compliance and competence required by own professional qualifications. You will carry out general reinstatement work as instructed by the Team Leader and/or FLM and operate and maintain at least two pieces of plant, drive vans, pickup trucks and/or lorries above 7.5 tonnes and relevant attachments. You will also ensure all work complies with relevant Safety, Health and Environmental legislation, business policy & procedure and local instruction & guidance, ensure full and correct use of vehicles, plant and materials, keeping wastage to a minimum and carry out any ad-hoc duties that may occur as instructed by the management team or team leader / ganger.
For full details of the roles, core competencies and required qualifications and experience, please click on the button below:
Ganger
Location: Exeter
Contract: Permanent, full time
We are looking for Gangers to join the team where you will be responsible for all stages of works on site, which will involve all aspects of Dig & Lay on the electricity network. You will need to have a strong focus on Health & Safety whilst completing the work on time and to the required specification.
For full details of the roles, core competencies and required qualifications and experience, please click on the button below:
KTA Architects has been practising in the South West for over 30 years and is respected for its ability to deliver innovative and award winning projects across a wide range of sectors.
Healthcare Architects
KTA are recruiting experienced healthcare architects and architectural technologists. Please contact Kyrenia Tew: Kyrenia.Tew@kta.uk.com for further information.
RGB Recruitment are a leading South West recruitment agency specialising in constructing careers across the built environment.
They currently have a number of vacancies in Greater Exeter and are committed to finding the right role for you.
Assistant Project Manager
Location: Exeter
Start: ASAP
Wages: £35,000 pa + package
fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Project Manager to join a leading global construction consultancy, based in their Exeter office.
As an Assistant Project Manager you will assist in the delivery of positive commercial outcomes on a number of exciting projects in the area varying from Public to Private sector works including Hotels, Schools and Local Authority schemes. The size of these projects range from circa £1m to £50m in value.
For more information click below.
Carpenter
Location: Exeter
Start: ASAP
Wages: £18-£19ph depending on payment method
Carpenter required to work on a busy project in Exeter city centre.
Candidates will have experience in various areas of carpentry but mainly working on 2nd Fix work.
You will be able to work alone as well as part of a team. General cladding duties are also required.
CSCS is required.
For more information contact Emma on 01392 314052.
Finishes Supervisor
Location: Exeter
Start: ASAP
Do you revel in completing objectives? Are you motivated to deliver quality? Do you have a great eye for detail??
If so, we need you!! We are in need of a talented and experienced individual to join an established team and expedite the completion of an apartment development in Exeter.
With finishes to manage internally and externally, you’ll need to have previous knowledge of similar main contracting schemes with values of £2m + – specifically housing/apartments, student accommodation or hotels.
Reporting into a site based Construction, you’ll be responsible for the day to day co-ordination of specialist sub-contract labour, whilst maintaining quality & Health & Safety standards.
SMSTS, CSCS & First aid at work will be required to supplement your practical experience and a finishing trade background would be helpful.
The contract is due to run until late Summer 2021 and a competitive PAYE/Umbrella rate is available.
For more information or to register your interest, please forward your CV today or call us on 01392 314052.
Labourer
Location: Exeter
Start Date: ASAP – for 6 months
£10ph – £11.50ph Depending on payment method
A leading Construction firm in Exeter are seeking an experienced labourer to help work on a new development in the area.
General labouring duties and assisting trades on site.
Must have CSCS card and 2 checkable references .
Looking for a reliable and motivated labourer who is willing to learn new skills and assist on all areas on site.
Long term temp contract starting ASAP.
For more information contact Emma Carlisle on 01392 314052
Assistant Site Manager – Devon
An opportunity with a reputable regional building contractor has arisen for an Assistant Site Manager to join an established team on a permanent basis!
This South West based building contractor prides themselves on delivering first class, innovative projects whether new build, refurbishment or restoration. Having experienced great expansion over the last few years, they are keen to continue to build their operational team and due to an increase in workload, are ready to recruit.
With a number of schemes already on site and about to start, the company are actively looking to appoint a dynamic and experienced Assistant Site Manager.
This is a great chance to join an exciting and expanding business who are delivering some great building projects across Devon & Cornwall.
For more information contact Emma Carlisle on 01392 314052
Recruitment Consultant
Trades & Labour
Location: Exeter
Due to expansion we are currently seeking a motivated and personable individual for a busy Trades and Labour desk. As one of our core business sectors, the desk offers a wealth of opportunity with new and existing clients, repeat business and cross-sell prospects.
We’re in need of an experienced Recruiter that has previous knowledge of a Blue collar Temp desk, ideally within Construction. You’ll be familiar with candidate selection and compliance processes, have sound business development skills and the ability to be able to negotiate and communicate effectively with a wide range of people.
Highly motivated, you’ll need to be driven and focussed – the market is busy and competitive so you’ll need to be confident in fighting your corner!
We have an attractive salary and commission structure, a range of other benefits including shares, numerous incentives throughout the year and offer flexible working patterns. Additionally, over 80% of our Consultants have been with the business for over 2 years and over 70% have 4 years + service so we’d like to think we’re doing something right!
If you’re open to a new challenge and could be interested in hearing more then please get in touch or forward your CV today.
Jason Powers Consultants is an experienced construction and property consultancy renowned for its commitment to delivering the highest professional standard of service.
Graduate Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager
Jason Powers Consultants are currently seeking a Graduate Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager to join our UK team in support of our continuing growth throughout the South West.
This role presents an exciting career opportunity for a high calibre, proactive individual to work on a variety of interesting projects and provide valuable high quality services to our clients.
We are looking for an individual who has a passion for the construction industry and motivated by the work we do and the clients we work with.
With a competitive salary, on-going support, training and a wide variety of hands-on roles, this is a ground-floor opportunity to join a growing business, where genuine career progression will be possible.
Apprenticeship Vacancies
Business Administrative Apprentice
Location: Exeter
Business Unit: Kier Highways
Contract Type: Apprentice – Fixed Term
Closing Date: 3 August 2021
Your role will see you utilising various IT packages, maintain records and files ensuring that they are stored in the correct manner as well as plan/organise meetings and travel. At the same time, you will also study for a Level 3 Business Administrator qualification with support from our experienced teams – giving you the practical skills and expertise to excel in your career.
For full details of the roles, core competencies and required qualifications and experience, please click on the button below:
Apprentice Coordinator – Sales
Location: Exeter
Department: Development
Vacancy Basis: Full Time
Contract Type: Apprenticeship
Salary: £18,287
Deadline: 27 July 2021
Interview Date: 17 August 2021
Are you looking for an exciting Apprenticeship opportunity? Do you have an interest in the property market? If so, we really want to hear from you.
We are looking for a committed Apprentice to join our busy Sales team. You will provide an administrative service and support the team in ensuring customers receive a timely service whilst purchasing their home.
You will be the first point of contact and will need to work flexibly to respond to business needs while delivering a wide range of administrative duties.
We are looking for an individual who is passionate about doing a good job and willing to continually learn. This Apprenticeship will not only give you on-the-job experience and coaching in property sales, but you will also achieve a Level 3 Business Administration qualification, supporting you to develop your career. During the Apprenticeship, you will gain a clear understanding of the property market and will develop key skills, knowledge and behaviours.
This Apprenticeship is being offered on a fixed term basis, for a period of 18 months in our Exeter office.
Scaffolding Apprenticeships
Apex Scaffolding are excited to help individuals that are already working in or considering a career in Scaffolding. We are looking to recruit and are offering scaffold apprenticeship training as this is the most secure route into the scaffolding industry.
There are numerous benefits to becoming an apprentice by gaining on-site experience all the time while training and earning money.
If you are interested, please send your CV with a covering letter to the email below:
Construction Apprenticeship Offer 2021
Train4All, with Swatpro and Vistry Partnerships, are offering Bricklaying, Carpentry, Property Maintenance, Roofing & Dry Lining apprenticeship training.
Training locations in Alphington, Exeter as well as Plymouth and Somerton.
To enquire use the button below.
Use this search to browse which apprenticeships are available based on your interest and location:
Mears see apprenticeships as a vital part of their approach to recruit, develop and retain talent and provide school leavers and older employees the chance to earn while they learn. In fact, it’s how many of their senior people began their careers.
Click on the button below for the latest opportunities.
Apprentice Plumber
and
Apprentice Electrician
Mears are currently recruiting new apprentices to work on our Exeter City Council contract, all roles are for a September 2021 start date.
To express your interest in the above positions please contact
Becky O’Donnell below
Junior Surface Repair Apprentice
Our team repair everything from damaged window frames on commercial construction sites to floor tiles in £10 million houses and our apprentices are going to be at the forefront of this. Spending the first few years with one of our senior repairers you will be learning our complete repair process from preparation of surfaces to spray finishing, combining techniques from the French polishing and automotive sectors.
Your training will include learning the following practical skills: Masking, sanding, profiling, colour matching, detailing, spraying of specialist coatings, woodgrain replication, texture replication, free hand brush work, surface preparation, surface protection, paint mixing.
We want our apprentices to be our future leaders which is why you will also be spending time with our support team learning different elements of the business from customer support, marketing, finance and how our business works. Towards the end of your apprenticeship you will also spend time with the managing director and operations director to gain an insight into developing and running a national business.
Excellent earning potential on completion of the Apprenticeship programme – in the region of £19k per year.
Location: Exeter
For full details of the role, core competencies and required qualifications and experience, please follow the link below.
Construction Training Opportunities
Construction and the Built Environment
This course is for anyone who wants to develop the skills needed to progress to further study and/or employment in construction.
Part time over 12-weeks, this BTEC Level 2 First Award course provides an introduction into some of the key themes within the construction sector, enabling students to develop and apply their knowledge while also acquiring a range of relevant practical, communication and technical construction-related skills.
The course is free to anyone unemployed or earning less than £17,004. For further information:
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma
in Building Services Engineering
The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Building Services Engineering is intended as a Tech Level qualification, equivalent in size to two A Levels. It allows you to develop significant core knowledge within building services engineering disciplines.
The content of this qualification has been developed in consultation with employers and professional bodies to ensure that it is appropriate for those interested in working in the sector. In addition, higher education representatives have been involved to ensure that it fully supports entry to the relevant range of specialist degrees.
The qualification provides the essential knowledge, understanding and skills that will allow you to progress directly to employment, or to an apprenticeship in the construction sector.
There are six mandatory units, which cover the following aspects of construction:
– construction principles
– construction design
– health and safety in construction
– construction technology
– provision of primary services in buildings
– building services science
There are many roles in this sector where recruitment is at graduate level. The qualification carries UCAS points and is recognised by higher education providers as contributing to meeting the admission requirements to many relevant courses. For example:
– HNC in Construction and the Built Environment (Building Services Engineering pathway)
– HND in Construction and the Built Environment (Building Services Engineering pathway)
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in
Civil Engineering
The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Civil Engineering is intended as a Tech Level qualification, equivalent in size to two A Levels. It allows you to develop significant core knowledge within civil engineering disciplines.
The content of this qualification has been developed in consultation with employers and professional bodies to ensure that it is appropriate for those interested in working in the sector. In addition, higher education representatives have been involved to ensure that it fully supports entry to the relevant range of specialist degrees.
The qualification provides the essential knowledge, understanding and skills that will allow you to progress directly to employment, or to an apprenticeship in the construction sector.
There are seven mandatory units, which cover the following aspects of construction:
– construction principles
– construction design
– health and safety in construction
– construction technology
– site engineering
– construction in civil engineering
– further mathematics for construction
There are many roles in this sector where recruitment is at graduate level. The qualification carries UCAS points and is recognised by higher education providers as contributing to meeting the admission requirements to many relevant courses. For example:
– HNC in Construction and the Built Environment (Civil Engineering pathway)
– HND in Construction and the Built Environment (Civil Engineering pathway)
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in
Construction and the Built Environment
The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment is intended as a Tech Level qualification, equivalent in size to 2 A Levels. It allows you to develop significant core knowledge within construction and the built environment disciplines.
The content of this qualification has been developed in consultation with employers and professional bodies to ensure that it is appropriate for those interested in working in the sector. In addition, higher education representatives have been involved to ensure that it fully supports entry to the relevant range of specialist degrees.
The qualification provides the essential knowledge, understanding and skills that will allow you to progress directly to employment, or to an apprenticeship in the construction sector.
There are five mandatory units, which cover the following aspects of construction:
– construction principles
– construction design
– health and safety in construction
– construction technology
– surveying in construction
There are many roles in this sector where recruitment is at graduate level. The qualification carries UCAS points and is recognised by higher education providers as contributing to the admission requirements to many relevant courses, for example:
– HNC in Construction and the Built Environment (Construction pathway)
– HND in Construction and the Built Environment (Construction pathway)
Electrical Skills Bootcamp
This Technical Skills Bootcamp is designed to enable successful candidates to ‘stand out’ when employers are recruiting for electrical installation apprentices and fast-track to an interview with a local employer.
The programme is open to all candidates over the age of 19 and have been unemployed for less than 12 months.
The programme will start in their Exeter Centre on Monday 26 July for 12 weeks. It will run 4 days per week: Monday-Thursday, 9.30am-4.00pm.
Included in this course:
Level 3 Understand Health, Safety & Environmental Considerations (City & Guilds)
ECS Qualification
Installation of power and lighting circuits
Installation of metal and plastic containment
Working safely with hand/power tools
How circuits are designed and ensuring work is safe
All PPE will be provided, and help towards travel cost will be available. Benefits can be continued.
For further information and/or to enrol:
The Retrofit Academy CIC has been awarded funding under the Green Homes Grant (GHG) Skills Training Competition to train 1,000 new and existing energy efficiency installers in
Understanding Domestic Retrofit.
This 3 day course is aimed at:
– Those not currently in education, employment or training
– New entrants in the industry with little or no understanding of domestic retrofit
– Existing installers with experience but who do not hold any qualifications in domestic retrofit
For more information:
Train4All are a specialist provider of training for the Engineering and Construction industry. With over 130 current enrolments, they are now one of the leading providers delivering training to learners and employers across the South West and beyond. Providing Apprenticeships, Traineeships, NVQs, CSCS, SSSTS and SMSTS Training, Short Skill DIY Courses, Health & Safety, Supervisory and Management and Armed Forces Resettlement Programmes.
Advanced Building Construction Skills Bootcamp
The aim of this programme is to develop, support and retain NVQ L2 Blue card trades people and apprentices and progress individuals to achieve their NVQ Level 2 CSCS Gold card and obtain necessary Trade Supervisory skills to aid career progression.
For further information:
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CIOB – Construction Innovation & Quality Scholarships
The Construction Innovation and Quality Scholarship is designed to provide an invaluable professional development opportunity for those working towards a career in construction management. By completing a research project or enterprising work experience activity, you will gain experience, skills and a complete understanding of just what it takes to succeed in construction management.
The focus of this scholarship is Innovation and Quality. During the scholarship programme, you will be required to complete a research project with a definable, published output which is relevant to the industry. If successful in joining the programme, you will be encouraged and supported to see your idea through to the end, because we believe it will bring a real, tangible benefit to the construction industry. In this way, the scholarship aims to inspire a culture of construction innovation by advancing the science and practice of construction through the adoption of new approaches.
For further information please click below.
