PORTAKABIN

Responsibility

• about the opportunity
• join the Portakabin culture of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients
• project cost management and cost forecasting
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• role Responsibilities
• manage procurement of project subcontractors in conjunction with project buyer
• contract administration including issuing of notices, correspondence etc as applicable
• project cost and risk management and cost forecasting
• lead on cashflow management including submission of applications for payment to clients and notification of payments to subcontractors
• develop and maintain relationships with the supply chain
• full commercial management on permanent turnkey projects between £2m and £15m in value
• maximise project revenue, minimise cost and enhance margin
• an exciting cost management opportunity has arisen for a Quantity Surveyor to join our Project Delivery team to proactively manage the financial and contractual aspects of our Sales division projects and drive continuous improvement of the commercial function
• protect company contractual position with both client & supply chain
• reporting to the Managing Surveyor, you will work closely with multi-disciplined teams and take commercial responsibility and ownership for the projects to ensure their successful delivery whilst maintaining relationships, maximising commercial returns and managing risk
• develop and maintain relationships with clients and the supply chain
• protect Sales E&W contractual position with both client & supply chain
• role Details
• assist in timely and accurate applications for payment compliant with the contract
• attend project meetings and interviews, as required, in support of the selling and order management processes
• liaise with Sales team to ensure that, prior to submission, the quotations reflect agreements made with our customers
• assist in valuing work and arranging payments

Requirements

• 3 A-Levels or equivalent ideally Grade 9* - 4
• desirable - Level 4 Construction QS Technician apprenticeship or HNC in Construction or equivalent
• A degree in quantity surveying / commercial management / related construction degree
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• previous experience in a quantity surveying role within the UK construction industry
• understanding of traditional construction methods
• understanding of project delivery phases and associated quantity surveying actions
• demonstrable experience of administrating JCT and/or NEC contracts independently
• clear written and verbal communication skills
• we have lots of fantastic success stories from previous apprentices who have gone on to achieve industry recognised qualifications through their apprenticeships and many of our past apprentices are still working within the business today or have gone onto have successful careers elsewhere
• why Portakabin?
• effective time management, organisational, interpersonal and negotiation skills
• the ability to take full responsibility for all aspects of a construction project
• if you think this sounds like the ideal job for you, please apply by no later than Friday, 14 April 2023. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend interviews in April and May 2023
• using modern methods of construction, Portakabin exists to bring the wonder of modular building to the world
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Benefits

• company car

Earnings for position quantity surveyor

Responsibility

• you will develop and promote the Company’s hire business, to include our full range of products and services
• the role is target driven and the key focus is on order winning activity
• you will ensure that our Customer Charter is followed
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• the role is target driven with the key focus on order winning
• prepare quotations and drawings against customer requirements
• internal IT systems will need to be mastered to ensure commercial information is relevant and up to date
• to maximise added value for every opportunity through promoting the full range of Building Services
• join our Portaloo business as an Area Sales Manager and you will carry out structured business development activities to include local and national campaigns within the South West Region
• we’re looking for a hands-on, commercial and results driven sales manager who has a passion for business development, understanding clients’ needs and achieving orders, whilst delivering excellent customer service and clearly demonstrates our Company values
• complete customer care programme to ensure maximum satisfaction, continuity of business and maximise referral opportunities
• we are looking for a hands on, commercial and results driven sales manager who has a passion for developing new business, face to face meetings, uncovering complex clients’ needs and achieving orders, whilst always delivering excellent customer service
• you will promote the Company’s hire business, to include our range of modular toilet, shower and changing room buildings as well as added value products and services from across the Division
• A standalone sales role working alongside Commercial and Operations teams, the role holder will be a strong communicator with a teamwork ethic
• accountable for the delivery set targets for the year for a particular catchment area including contract value, order numbers, and visits as well as other commercial KPI’s
• accountable for the delivery of set targets for the year for a particular catchment area including contract value, order numbers and visits as well as other commercial KPI’s
• carry out structured business development, local and national campaigns, including “cold calling” within the area designated, in order to achieve order targets
• working alongside Projects and Service teams in the region, as well as Divisional support functions, the role holder will be an efficient communicator with a strong teamwork ethic
• ensure that sound customer relationships are developed for own catchment area through effective communication to provide excellent levels of customer service resulting in repeat, continued or new opportunities and orders
• generate orders by attending Customer sites
• identify and develop new business opportunities and sectors
• ensure information is kept up to date on CRM system

Benefits

• mobile phone
• laptop

Earnings for position area sales manager

Responsibility

• understanding and applying the electrical principles associated with the design, building, installation and maintenance of electrical equipment and systems
• support the planning, briefing, delivering, and reporting on multi-channel marketing campaigns to a number of market sectors for different business units
• support with the management of stakeholders, taking account of their levels of influence and particular interests
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• ensure compliance relevant Health and Safety practices and all applicable legislation to encourage and maintain zero harm environment and culture
• ensure that buildings are tested to the required standards where necessary whilst under supervision
• communication with a variety of audiences and developing your ability to negotiate
• have an awareness of project budgets and build an understanding of planned and actual costs
• to support on supplementary process-based tasks where required, that may not be directly electrical related
• determine, control, and manage changes to the scope of the project, including assumptions, dependencies, and constraints
• be involved with monitoring the progress of projects
• briefing and keeping the business up to date with marketing activity
• identify and monitor project risk or opportunity, plan and implement responses to them, contribute to risk registers
• understand the resources required to successfully deliver a project, including colleagues, sub-contractors, and how to manage these
• working closely with the business/commercial teams and using your own research to support the development of the communication plan to ensure we achieve the above objectives for the business
• working closely with the entire marketing team to support communication of all campaigns across multiple channels in a consistent way and the content is accurate and engaging for the target audience
• day to day work on Systems Application and Product to raise process orders and ensure goods are received/delivered and that all marketing activities are within agreed budget
• support creation of marketing lists and campaigns, allocate calls for the commercial teams and run reports to measure campaign success through efficient and accurate use of Microsoft Dynamics Customer Relation Management System
• day to day protection of the Portakabin brand; ensuring the trademark is used correctly and the brand guidelines are used consistently in the marketplace and within the company

Requirements

• 2 A-Levels or equivalent, Grades 9 - 4
• construction related qualification or experience
• holds a full UK drivers licence
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• we have lots of fantastic success stories from previous apprentices who have gone on to achieve industry recognised qualifications through their apprenticeships and many of our past apprentices are still working within the business today or have gone onto have successful careers elsewhere
• why Portakabin?
• if you think this sounds like the ideal job for you, please apply by no later than Friday, 14 April 2023. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend interviews in April and May 2023
• apply Now

Trade

• marketing
• project Management
• installation & Maintenance
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• Marketing
• Project Management
• Installation & Maintenance

Earnings for position apprentice

Responsibility

• we have a great opportunity for you to join us at Portakabin as a Project Manager
• role Details
• manage projects to meet agreed programmes, specifications, and cost plans
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• support the Commercial team to formulate a bid win strategy for tenders and quotation proposals where required
• ensure the appropriate project records and communications are properly filed in the project file in a timely manner
• this role will sit within the Project Delivery team in our Sales department and in this role you will be responsible for ensuring that allocated projects are delivered safely, on time, to specification, on budget and to the satisfaction of the client
• we have a fantastic opportunity for a Project Manager to join our Portakabin Scotland team
• ensure that all project-specific Health and Safety paperwork is issue on time and is prepared to an appropriate standard
• manage, monitor and control contractual or financial changes, planned or unexpected, with viable solutions, that are agreeable to all stakeholders in the project
• provide technical guidance and support when deemed necessary to support all involved in the project- i.e. client, installation team, sub-contractors, York planners
• plan, co-ordinate and control all activities in the repair, refurbishment and fit out of units within the designated area of operation, working to planned costs and within agreed timescales
• support Bid activity when required
• manage all correspondence, documentation and information relating to project delivery in accordance with the Portakabin Project Delivery and Document Control standards
• ensure compliance with all legislation, codes of practice, industry guidelines and /or Company procedure relating to Health and Safety
• you will be responsible for managing, co-ordinating and communicating with all internal resources and third parties required to ensure that allocated projects are delivered safely, on time, to specification, on budget and to the satisfaction of the client
• provide technical guidance and support when deemed necessary to support all involved in the project – i.e. client, installation team, sub-contractors, York planners

Requirements

• effective communication- Listens, consults others and communicates proactively

Benefits

• company car
• mobile phone
• laptop

Trade

• management
• Management

Earnings for position project manager

Responsibility

• portakabin is currently recruiting for a Painter to join our progressive Hire Division in Birmingham
• you will also be responsible in developing customer relationships in order to provide excellent levels of customer service
• plan and undertake the preparation/decoration of all external product surfaces
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• flexibility is required in this role due to the workload of projects and rectifications which are based on and off site
• apply internal finishing such as internal partitions, trims, configure interior layout, painting
• carry out basic joinery tasks inclusive of partition walls, doors, windows etc
• role Details
• you will refurbish and fit out the complete range of Portakabin buildings to the highest possible standards, specialising in the area of painting and decorating
• as a Painter you will work effectively as part of a team to ensure timescales for completing work are achieved and quality standards reached
• undertake basic electrics inclusive of installing trunking and cable runs, sockets, heaters, lighting etc, supporting in the preparation and first fix, under the supervision of an electrician
• starting salary: £30,602.52 p.a / £15.09 per hour
• role based: Smethwick, B66 1AT
• contract type: Permanent
• carry out basic plumbing tasks inclusive of sink and toilet assembly, waste and drainage, copper and push fit fittings etc confirming drawing details
• we’re looking for someone with basic painting skills gained in construction as well as a basic understanding of industry trades such as plumbing, painting and electrical work

Earnings for position painter