Estimator
We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced and motivated Estimator to join the Tamdown Estimating team. In this role, you will be instrumental in managing and successfully delivering the Company's tender enquiries. Your efforts will ensure that tenders are competitive, of the quality expected by the Business and its customers and delivered on schedule.
Location: Nexus Park, Great Notley, Essex
Hours: Full Time - 40 hours, Monday – Friday
What we offer
- Competitive salary
- Holiday - 33 days holiday (including 8 bank holidays)
- Flexible working – staggered start/finish times | 2 days working from home
- Half day holiday on your birthday
- Long service awards
- Buy additional holiday
- Wellbeing services
- Life cover - 4x annual salary
- Retail discounts
- Volunteering scheme
- Christmas shutdown
What we are looking for
- Strong, proven background within Estimating within a similar organisation with knowledge of Groundworks and RC Frame works
- HNC in Civil Engineering/ Appropriate degree /post graduate qualification
- Member of a Civil Engineering/ Construction institute would be desirable
- Access to a fully serviceable and appropriately insured vehicle
- Understanding of House Building contracts and contractual precedents
- Knowledge of Estimating methods and techniques (Use of QS CAD / Causeway Estimating)
- Awareness of House Building sector, groundworks trade & competition
Key responsibilities
- Analyse tender enquiry documentation to assess the requirements of the customer and the project
- Be the point of contact for the customer; find out the customer needs and raise & answer queries
- Engage key stakeholders as part of our internal sales process to ensure we are effective in our approach to sales and estimating
- Carry out a detailed site visit with key stakeholders to assess the site conditions and constraints
- Carry out required take offs and ensure these are adequate and in line with the company procedures
- Gather and critically analyse quotations from sub-contractors and suppliers ensuring costs are adequately fixed and there is adequate resource to fulfil the project requirements
- Produce bills of quantities in line with the company procedure taking into consideration labour, plant, sub-contract and material requirements
- Produce final forecast margin’s; addressing potential risks and opportunities
- Sanity check own work in line with company procedures to ensure work is correct and accurate
- Ensure the tender process has been followed and appropriate gate forms signed for governance
- Analyse contract documentation to assess the impact of proposed terms and conditions
- Ensure we submit proposals to customers that fulfil their requirements and are of the expected quality
- Return tenders in customer agreed timescales
- Attend customer presentations and provide information in a professional manner
- Investigate and price value engineering
- Handover secured projects to the development team ensuring the customer requirements have been fully understood and that the gate process has been administered to ensure process governance
- Utilise Assistant Estimators to support with tendering and provide training where needed
Building Bright Futures at Tamdown
We work hard to ensure that working for Tamdown is a rewarding place for our people. Employees spend a lot of time at work and we know the importance of spending that time working towards a common purpose. Our culture defines how we work together. We work hard to create a resilient culture that will inspire everyone, existing staff and new recruits alike, whatever their position within the business.
To apply for the Estimator vacancy, please send your CV and covering letter to [email protected].
Closing date for applications is 31st January 2025.
Group Financial Controller
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and motivated Group Financial Controller to join the Nexus Infrastructure Central team. Providing support and assistance to the CFO, this is an integral function of the Group with overall responsibility for the preparation of accurate and timely consolidated Management Accounts and Management Information across all businesses.
Location: Great Notley, Braintree, Essex
Hours: Full Time - 40 hours, Monday – Friday
What we offer
- Competitive salary
- Holiday - 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holiday days
- Flexible working – staggered start/finish times | 2 days working from home
- Half day holiday on your birthday
- Long service awards
- Buy additional holiday
- Wellbeing services
- Life cover
- Retail discounts
- Volunteering scheme
- Christmas shutdown
What we are looking for
An ACA/CIMA/ACCA qualified accountant. You will need to have a strong, proven background within management accounts along with a high level of self-motivation and drive. Experience within the construction industry would be beneficial but not essential.
Key responsibilities
- Preparation of consolidated monthly management accounts including P&L, balance sheet and cashflows for the Group.
- Preparation of consolidated month end reporting packs with supporting analysis.
- Review of Nexus Infrastructure and Nexus Park monthly management accounts.
- Preparation of reporting information for Group Executive team.
- Lead the annual year end audit process.
- Preparation of statutory accounts and half year accounts for Group.
- Lead the Tax compliance for the Group.
- Liaison with auditors, tax advisors’ internal clients and government regulatory bodies.
- Assist with the preparation of the Annual Report.
- Preparation of Group budgets and rolling forecasts.
- Taking a lead role in operational and compliance projects (For example: IR35, CCO, benefits in kind, inter-company loan agreements, transfer pricing agreements).
- Cash and treasury management.
- Manage Group VAT return process and submission.
- Identify, review and lead the implementation of new financial reporting standards.
Working at Nexus Infrastructure
We work hard to ensure that working for Nexus is a rewarding place for our people. Employees spend a lot of time at work and we know the importance of spending that time working towards a common purpose. Our culture defines how we work together. We work hard to create a resilient culture that will inspire everyone, existing staff and new recruits alike, whatever their position within the business.
To apply for the Group Financial Controller vacancy, please send your CV and covering letter to [email protected].
Closing date for applications is 30th November 2024.
HR Generalist
HR Generalist
The HR Generalist will be responsible for a wide range of activities which are key to the efficient operation of the Nexus People Team. They will work closely with the CFO and Operational Managers across the business to support development and administration. The role requires someone with hands on knowledge of UK employment law to support our Operational Managers with a broad range of employee relations issues.
Key responsibilities:
- Coach and develop managers on all areas of HR policy, procedure and practice.
- Work with managers to recognise development opportunities for their teams.
- To provide advice to managers on employee relations issues such as disciplinary, grievance and capability, ensuring advice is consistent and based on current policy, procedures and legislation.
- To manage a high volume of various types of HR queries.
- Work with the CFO and key benefit providers.
- Attending site visits – based in the South/South East.
- Management of the apprenticeship programme.
- Lead key HR projects.
Key attributes:
- Matching the Nexus values.
- Well organised.
- Ability to multitask and prioritise effectively.
- A team player and people person with the ability to communicate and influence at all levels of the organisation.
- Polite and professional.
- Capable of working to deadlines, working on own initiative.
- Has a confident but collaborative manner.
- ‘Can-do’ attitude.
- Eager to learn and flexible in approach.
- Tenacious and committed to deliver.
Experience/Qualifications:
- CIPD qualified level 5.
- Experience of delivering training to management teams.
- Previous experience of Payroll is desirable though not essential.
Part time would be considered.
To apply, send your CV and covering letter to [email protected]. Closing date for applications is 5th July 2024
HR Generalist
The HR Generalist will be responsible for a wide range of activities which are key to the efficient operation of the Nexus People Team. They will work closely with the CFO and Operational Managers across the business to support development and administration. The role requires someone with hands on knowledge of UK employment law to support our Operational Managers with a broad range of employee relations issues.
Key responsibilities:
- Coach and develop managers on all areas of HR policy, procedure and practice.
- Work with managers to recognise development opportunities for their teams.
- To provide advice to managers on employee relations issues such as disciplinary, grievance and capability, ensuring advice is consistent and based on current policy, procedures and legislation.
- To manage a high volume of various types of HR queries.
- Work with the CFO and key benefit providers.
- Attending site visits - based in the South/South East.
- Management of the apprenticeship programme.
- Lead key HR projects.
Key attributes:
- Matching the Nexus values.
- Well organised.
- Ability to multitask and prioritise effectively.
- A team player and people person with the ability to communicate and influence at all levels of the organisation.
- Polite and professional.
- Capable of working to deadlines, working on own initiative.
- Has a confident but collaborative manner.
- ‘Can-do’ attitude.
- Eager to learn and flexible in approach.
- Tenacious and committed to deliver.
Experience/Qualifications:
- CIPD qualified level 5.
- Experience of delivering training to management teams.
- Previous experience of Payroll is desirable though not essential.
Part time would be considered.
To apply, send your CV and covering letter to [email protected]. Closing date for applications is 5th July 2024
Receptionists (Part-Time)
Receptionist (Part-Time)
About the role:
This is a crucial position at the forefront of our business. You’ll provide a first-class reception and switchboard service at Nexus Park, creating a warm and welcoming environment for visitors, clients, customers and suppliers.
A part-time role would cover the hours of 7.30 – 12.30 or 12.30-5.30, Monday to Friday
What you’ll be doing:
- Responsible for all switchboard duties and distribution of calls throughout Nexus Park
- Opening, sorting and distributing in-coming post
- Responsible for the collection, franking and postage of all out-going post, processing recorded and special deliveries
- To provide information to callers, deal with queries, take and relay messages clearly and concisely
- Maintain stationery stocks and oversee the ordering of new supplies in a cost-effective manner
- Carry out fire alarm testing & other required duties of Fire Marshall
- To provide general administration and clerical support as required
- Meeting and greeting visitors including the signing in of all visitors
What you’ll need to have:
- Working knowledge of Switchboard and reception duties
- Strong knowledge and understanding of customer service
- Knowledge and awareness of continuous improvement within existing and new processes
- Excellent telephone manner
- Customer service orientation
- Professional personal presentation
- Excellent keyboard skills and general IT skills
- The ability to communicate effectively at all levels
- Ability to perform in a busy and pressurised environment
Challenge
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Find a
better way
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Receptionist
Receptionist
About the role:
This is a crucial position at the forefront of our business. You’ll provide a first-class reception and switchboard service at Nexus Park, creating a warm and welcoming environment for visitors, clients, customers and suppliers.
What you’ll be doing:
- Responsible for all switchboard duties and distribution of calls throughout Nexus Park
- Opening, sorting and distributing in-coming post
- Responsible for the collection, franking and postage of all out-going post, processing recorded and special deliveries
- To provide information to callers, deal with queries, take and relay messages clearly and concisely
- Maintain stationery stocks and oversee the ordering of new supplies in a cost-effective manner
- Carry out fire alarm testing & other required duties of Fire Marshall
- To provide general administration and clerical support as required
- Meeting and greeting visitors including the signing in of all visitors
What you’ll need to have:
- Working knowledge of Switchboard and reception duties
- Strong knowledge and understanding of customer service
- Knowledge and awareness of continuous improvement within existing and new processes
- Excellent telephone manner
- Customer service orientation
- Professional personal presentation
- Excellent keyboard skills and general IT skills
- The ability to communicate effectively at all levels
- Ability to perform in a busy and pressurised environment
Challenge
assumptions
Find a
better way
Support each other
To be our best
Make it
happen
