Construction Planner

Just Recruitment is recruiting for a Semi-Experienced Estimator on behalf of a company based in Earls Colne, Essex.

Your main responsibilities:

• To contact the clients, architects and engineers either by phone or email to obtain accurate information about their precast concrete flooring and/or stair requirement.
• To produce accurate quotations that reflect the clients’ requirements.
• To liaise with colleagues within the Sales and Estimating department regarding the project in order to increase the likelihood of securing the project.

Candidate requirements:

• 1-2 years of experience within an Estimator position essential.
• A good understanding of the Construction industry.
• Additional knowledge of software such as Bluebeam and CAD software such as Autodesk is desirable although full training can be provided if necessary.
• Outstanding time management skills with the ability to prioritise accordingly.
• A confident and professional telephone manner is essential.

Working Monday - Friday, 40 hour week.

Free parking is available.

23 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

Just Recruitment is looking for an Account Manager on behalf of a company based on the outskirts of Colchester.

The primary role of the Account Manager is to maintain and develop clients’ accounts. They will also be responsible for supporting the Directors where appropriate, in the wider needs of their clients.

Main responsibilities:

• Build and develop allocated clients accounts
• Compile research to produce property valuation appraisals
• Maintain regular client contact to ensure they are up to date with all existing applications; from applications to exchange
• Ensure client timescales are adhered to and, where appropriate, liaise with client regarding concerns
• Oversee the entire sales process from application to legal completion and support team members to promote good working practices;
  • Proactively manage allocated Assistant Account Manager to ensure 24-hour turnaround of Property Valuation Appraisal
  • Proactively manage Account Coordinator to ensure valuations are booked in as quickly as possible and all associated duties are completed on time
  • Proactively work alongside Head of the Sales Negotiation Team to ensure properties are sold at the best possible price to the right buyer, negotiation on plot sales on a part
    exchange or assisted move property
  • Proactively manage allocated Head of the Sales Progression Team to facilitate swift legal completion
• Carry out regular site visits to develop and maintain relationships with client Sales Consultants and Sales Directors
  
  • Presenting products and services
  • Training Sales Consultants
  • Gathering monthly and quarterly KPI’s
• Achieve targets as set by the company
• Ensure company appointed processes are adhered to at all times
  Maintain the company values at all times when interacting with colleagues and clients

Person specification
Relevant skills and experience:

• Previous experience of building relationships and excellent customer service skills
• Experience of presenting to groups and training
• Previous experience of working for an estate agency
• Experience in valuing properties
• Good command of English language both written and verbal
• Keen attention to detail
• Organised with the ability to meet tight deadlines
• IT literate; database experience, MS Office, Word, Excel
• Previous experience of working with housebuilders and housing associations
• Part exchange and assisted move knowledge

You MUST have their own transport due to the location of the company.

Just Recruitment is recruiting for an Assistant Account Manager on behalf of a company based on the outskirts of Colchester.

The role of the Assistant Account Manager is to assist in maintaining and developing clients’ accounts, and to assist the Account Manager in the day to day running and development of the client account.

Key responsibilities
Proactively support:

• The AM to ensure valuations are carried out in line with service level agreement, and all associated duties are completed on time
• The Sales Negotiator to ensure properties are sold at the best possible price to the right buyer
• The allocated Sales Progressor to facilitate swift legal completion
• Compile and provide the Account Manager with a completed property valuation appraisal reports
• Monitor all periodic update reports for clients to ensure standards are met
• Ensure clients’ time scales are adhered to and, where appropriate, liaise with clients regarding concerns
• Overseeing vacant property inspections and occasionally attend the property
• Ensure company appointed processes are adhered to all times
• Promote and encourage the use of additional services at all times
• Achieve targets as set by the company
• Maintain the company values at all times when interacting with colleagues and clients

Person specification
Relevant qualifications, skills and experience:

• Previous experience of working for an estate agency
• Previous experience of delivering excellent customer service
• Experience in valuing properties
• Good command of English language both written and verbal
• Keen attention to detail
• Problem-solving mindset
• Organised with the ability to meet tight deadlines
• IT literate; database experience, MS Office, Word, Excel

Working hours are 09:00 to 18:00 and you will be office based however, flexibility to attend clients’ sites will be required, along with some weekend work.

You MUST have your own transport due to the location of the company.

Just Recruitment is looking for an Interior Planner on behalf of a company based on the outskirts of Colchester.

The primary role of the Planner is to deliver planning activities in line with the client’s brief whilst following the company’s standards and policies.

Key responsibilities:

• To support the overall client’s brief and the company’s deliverables
• Be accountable for the quality, accuracy and delivery of plans on time
• Able to carry out store surveys in line with the client’s brief
• Understand and apply the client’s standards
• Contribute to the wider team and recommend how they can plan better/drive efficiencies in the future
• Support, coach and train colleagues where needed
• Complete general admin tasks for the company including an accurate timesheet on a daily basis

The ideal candidate:

• Able to build relationships with clients and colleagues
• Being agile in the way they think, making decisions that are right for the client and the business
• Handle and manage change
• Get jobs done through motivation, determination and drive
• Use planning expertise to highlight innovative ideas for how the business can improve in the way we work
• Be passionate about planning resulting in good attention to detail
• Showing a willingness to learn and grow
• Being flexible to the client’s needs
• Have the correct credentials to deliver the company’s expectations

Knowledge and experience required:

• AutoCAD
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Numeracy, literacy and IT are essential skills
• Full UK driving licence

Do you have a strong background in construction and/or facilities management?

Just Recruitment is recruiting for a Project Manager on behalf of a company based in the Chelmsford area.

Your duties will include:

• Manage the collation of the record documents to the agreed template, timescale and quality. Take ownership from point of order through until project close. Addressing any project creep is controlled accordingly.
• Plan, control and co-ordinate the internal technical and administration staff who compile the data and products.
• Monitor and report on activities and provide relevant management information at regular meetings.
• Communicate with customers and construction team members to ensure all necessary information is obtained, processed and feedback provided within the agreed timescales.
• Manage the financial elements for each project and advise customers and internal estimators of any alterations to costs that need to be advised to customers.
• Report on changes to the Development and Project Team.
• Manage all staff reporting to the position.
• Liaise with other departments in order to establish and maintain effective and relevant activities.
• Use personal judgement and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions to challenges and obstacles in the document creation activity and procedures.
• Manage/liaise with customers and advise them of the status of their projects.
• Maintain the project status database to ensure the information is relevant, correct and up to date.
• Maintain your ability in the use of, all relevant ICT and other systems within the project management function.  
• Maintain and develop existing and new customers through account support, and liaison with internal order-processing staff.

This is a full-time, permanent role working Monday – Friday.

In return, you will receive excellent benefits!