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Aim of the role To provide coordinator and administrative support to a regional HR Business Partner. Including policy advice, process guidance and administrative support. In this role you will be exposed to all aspects of HR including policy advice, process guidance and employee relations to help evolve your HR career. This post is based at our Solihull office. Duties will include: Day to day point of contact for employees in specific regions providing process guidance and policy advice Raising contracts and associated paperwork for new starters Issue of OH questionnaires and follow ups Ensure compliance for right to work and other legislative requirements Reporting from various sources including Access, Excel and our ATS Supporting the regional HRBP with ER cases, including note taking Support Head of L&D with coordination of training Work with Payroll Manager and our external provider to resolve queries and issues Work with Fleet Manager, supporting queries Support Talent Acquisition with ATS administration and candidate journey Analyse starter and leaver surveys providing trend data to HR Business Partners and Talent Acquisition Accurate provision of data to other providers including reward and benefits  Take part and support in HR projects Monitor and respond to central email inbox Provide administrative support

We have an opportunity for a Site Manager to join a talented team working from our Eastern region and based at our site in Norwich on a permanent contract.  Our Site Managers lead on the construction of a residential development including all associated pre and post housebuilding works. Ensuring that targets are met regarding Health and Safety, delivery against the build programme, quality, customer service and cost.  Responsibilities and Duties  Manage a construction site, to ensure the development is completed on time, to specification and safety regulations, while complying with company and construction build and quality standards.   Ensure all quality and safety inspections are within quality control standards and carried out in accordance with company guidelines.   Monitoring and controlling the cost of production, and approving payment to contractors and trades where appropriate   Initiating and attending plot inspections with the Local Building Inspector or NHBC, taking corrective action to ensure a minimum of RI’s/BRI’s   Facilitate communication and coordinate activities with external third-parties, such as warranty provider, local authorities and utility companies to ensure achievement of the build programme.  Maintaining accurate records for the development including but not limited to, Staff Inductions, Health, Safety and Environment, timesheets, incident reports, quality control checklists.   Co-ordinating labour and resources on site to deliver the build programme, and to proactively schedule in trades to ensure optimum delivery   With the support of the Contracts Manager, ensure the on-site construction team is fully resourced and well-directed, with clear guidelines to their own job responsibilities, and are provided with full support in achieving these   Ensure materials are called off in a timely manner and checked and stored in accordance with company guidelines.  Direct and supervise activity of the workforce, including all subcontractors, to ensure works are completed on time, to the desired quality standards and within budget.   Work cohesively with other departments across the Company such as Sales and Customer Care to ensure achievement of targets, for example prompt resolution of customer care issues and timely updates relating to plot progress.  

We have a great opportunity for an Assistant Site Manager to join a friendly team working from our Eastern region and based at our site in Norwich on a permanent contract. Duties include: Support the Site Manager in coordinating trades, and directing labour and materials to meet the production programme Work in conjunction with the Sales Team to ensure that regular Build/Sales meetings are attended, all Build/Sales procedures are adhered to, and inspections of all show homes are carried out Accept responsibility for such duties and responsibilities as the Site Manager may determine; and as and when required, deputise for the Site Manager Support the Site Manager in ensuring that the on-site Construction team is fully resourced and well-directed, with clear guidelines to their own job responsibilities Provide full support to site workers in achieving their job responsibilities through communication, training and development, and the organisation of the site’s workload and resources Be responsible or delivering excellent customer service in line with company guidelines Implement and comply with Safety, Health, and Environment policy and procedures, all legal requirements, and established best practic Develop an organisational culture within projects that embodies the company values Establish and maintain the best relationship with the client, through and beyond construction to satisfactory completion, and deliver improved value to the client and company

We have a great opportunity for an Assistant Site Manager to join a friendly team working from our Eastern region and based at our site in Bedfordshire on a permanent term contract. Duties include: Support the Site Manager in coordinating trades, and directing labour and materials to meet the production programme Work in conjunction with the Sales Team to ensure that regular Build/Sales meetings are attended, all Build/Sales procedures are adhered to, and inspections of all show homes are carried out Accept responsibility for such duties and responsibilities as the Site Manager may determine; and as and when required, deputise for the Site Manager Support the Site Manager in ensuring that the on-site Construction team is fully resourced and well-directed, with clear guidelines to their own job responsibilities Provide full support to site workers in achieving their job responsibilities through communication, training and development, and the organisation of the site’s workload and resources Be responsible or delivering excellent customer service in line with company guidelines Implement and comply with Safety, Health, and Environment policy and procedures, all legal requirements, and established best practic Develop an organisational culture within projects that embodies the company values Establish and maintain the best relationship with the client, through and beyond construction to satisfactory completion, and deliver improved value to the client and company

We have an exciting opportunity for a Sales Executive to join a friendly team working from our New Homes Development at Wickham Market on a permanent contract. Duties include: Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of our product and its construction, relevant local information, our unique selling points, the New Homes Quality Code, General Disclosure of Personal Records, Hopkins Homes Health & Safety and Personal Safety policies, and using such knowledge in a professional and structured manner Attending to the needs of visitors, customers and potential purchasers and updating and progressing leads via our CRM system Taking reservations and initiating paperwork with speed and accuracy and supporting customers with understanding the sales process, including the financial and legal aspects Building great working relationships and having a continuous liaison with solicitors, estate agents, banks and building society managers and valuers to support with sales Ensuring the Sales Centre, Show Homes, Stock Plots and associated gardens are well maintained, cleaned and kept up to date, to maintain a standard of excellence Sales of customer extras from the Hopkins Homes range within agreed timescales and to agreed targets Effective communication with the Site Manager to ensure knowledge of plot construction, progress and safe areas of viewing Supporting the company in covering additional developments across the region when required The role covers a 5 day week which includes weekends

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join a talented team at untypical Central on a permanent basis.  This post is based from Solihull. About the role As a Quantity Surveyor, you will provide quantity surveying services within the Commercial department on multiple projects, ensuring commercial procedures are followed to maximise the project's commercial success. The quantity surveyor will be required to work closely with the rest of the project team to ensure all commercial risks and opportunities are managed and reported accurately. Your main responsibilities will include: Managing the project subcontract procurement process, ensuring that buying opportunities are maximised and best value is achieved through each subcontract order. Preparation of value engineering schedules to identify opportunities to provide best value to the project throughout the detailed design and procurement process, liaising with the project design and technical team, attending design team meetings to ensure value engineering options are considered and group procurement agreements/suppliers are utilised whenever possible. Oversee subcontract account management including monthly subcontractor valuations, agreeing value of subcontractor variations, administering of contra charges and preparation and agreement of final account statements Preparation and regular review of project risk and opportunity schedules, liaising with the project team to identify and record any project risks and opportunities which could have an impact on the project costs. Production of project Cost Value Reconciliation reports on a quarterly basis for each project ensuring the accurate forecasting. Production and quarterly updates of cashflow forecasts for affordable housing revenue and construction cost. Production of subcontractor accruals. Administration of subcontractor vetting including review SMAS approval, credit checks, suitable insurance cover and CIS and bank details in collaboration with accounts. Contract administration of affordable housing contracts. Ensure third party rebate information is collated for indirect spend. Carry out regular site visits reviewing subcontract valuations and affordable housing progress/valuations including presenting site progress to the employer’s agent. Support the department to achieve a prompt positive resolution of subcontract disputes. This will include preparation of letters referencing relevant contract conditions and obligations. 

We have an exciting opportunity for as Assistant Sales Manager to join a friendly team working from our new Head Office in Bury St Edmunds, with travel to developments throughout Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk. Duties include; Learning to manage all sales and administrative processes in and out of the sales department to ensure smooth transactions Assisting the recruitment of Sales staff and inducting new starters to the team, assisting with the delivery of the appropriate training required to fulfil their role Learning to manage and motivate direct reports to perform to the company standards and targets Assist with conducting performance reviews with direct reports in accordance with Company guidelines, format and timescales, raising any areas of concern to the Sales Director. Help to ensure any staff leave or absence is requested, recorded and reported appropriately in line with Company policy Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with internal teams, effectively liaising to ensure readiness for sale, exchanges are achieved within the set deadline, and notifying of completion Reporting to external clients as required and responding to any queries through to resolution Learn to collate Sales based reports for delivery to Directors and the Sales Team, tracking performance against target and net pricing Attend all meetings, training courses or events as required by the role and organisation Assist with ensuring staff expenses and commission forms are completed accurately and authorised prior to processing for payment Learning to manage stages of the sale process such as ensuring price releases are authorised and released on the finance sales system, collating all information prior to sale commencement and flagging any issues, ensuring all sales related forms and paperwork are appropriately authorised, tracked, retained and signed on behalf of the company Comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and ensure all sales activity is in accordance with the Property Misdescription Act, immediately raising any concerns covering this legislation with the Sales Director. Ensure compliance by the team with Health and Safety Policies, IT policies and any other Policies and Procedures the company issue.

About the role The role will be based across Developments in Devon or Somerset. This is an opportunity to complete an Apprenticeship in our Sales department as well as get practical experience while being an integral part of the Sales team.  The role covers a 5 day week which includes weekends. A Driving license is essential. Duties include: Helping customers have a positive home buying experience Ensuring show homes are presented to the highest standards and escalating any issues to the appropriate manager Managing on-site administration Building relationships with customers and external parties

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join a talented team at untypical Eastern on a permanent basis.  This post is based from Bedford. About the role As a Quantity Surveyor, you will provide quantity surveying services within the Commercial department on multiple projects, ensuring commercial procedures are followed to maximise the project's commercial success. The quantity surveyor will be required to work closely with the rest of the project team to ensure all commercial risks and opportunities are managed and reported accurately. Your main responsibilities will include: Managing the project subcontract procurement process, ensuring that buying opportunities are maximised and best value is achieved through each subcontract order. Preparation of value engineering schedules to identify opportunities to provide best value to the project throughout the detailed design and procurement process, liaising with the project design and technical team, attending design team meetings to ensure value engineering options are considered and group procurement agreements/suppliers are utilised whenever possible. Oversee subcontract account management including monthly subcontractor valuations, agreeing value of subcontractor variations, administering of contra charges and preparation and agreement of final account statements Preparation and regular review of project risk and opportunity schedules, liaising with the project team to identify and record any project risks and opportunities which could have an impact on the project costs. Production of project Cost Value Reconciliation reports on a quarterly basis for each project ensuring the accurate forecasting. Production and quarterly updates of cashflow forecasts for affordable housing revenue and construction cost. Production of subcontractor accruals. Administration of subcontractor vetting including review SMAS approval, credit checks, suitable insurance cover and CIS and bank details in collaboration with accounts. Contract administration of affordable housing contracts. Ensure third party rebate information is collated for indirect spend. Carry out regular site visits reviewing subcontract valuations and affordable housing progress/valuations including presenting site progress to the employer’s agent. Support the department to achieve a prompt positive resolution of subcontract disputes. This will include preparation of letters referencing relevant contract conditions and obligations.