Trade Subcontractors / Subcontractor Teams – High-Quality Residential Projects
DSB Premier Construction Ltd - London
Field-basedContractFull time
About the Role DSB Premier Construction is engaging Trade Subcontractors/Subcontractor Teams to deliver defined work packages on residential construction projects. We are looking for experienced subcontractor teams who can manage and execute complete trade packages such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, plastering, painting, roofing, and similar residential works. You will coordinate with the Site Manager and Site Supervisor to ensure all work is delivered in line with approved drawings, specifications, programme timelines, and health and safety requirements. The subcontractor will be responsible for the planning, resourcing, coordination, quality and successful completion of the agreed trade package in accordance with the subcontract scope, programme and project requirements. What You Will Do - Deliver assigned packages of work in accordance with drawings, specifications and agreed scope. - Plan and organise labour, materials, tools, equipment and workflow for your package. - Review drawings and project information before starting work and raise any missing, conflicting or unclear information. - Ensure workmanship meets DSB quality standards and rectify defects promptly where required. - Coordinate with other trades and follow the agreed programme and sequence of works. - Monitor the progress of your package and communicate any delays, risks or issues to the Site Manager. - Comply with project health and safety requirements, including approved RAMS and site procedures. - Maintain sufficient labour and resources to meet agreed programme dates and milestones. - Take responsibility for your team's work through to completion and handover of the package. - Provide adequate supervision for your own workforce and ensure operatives are appropriately skilled and competent for the works being undertaken. - Plan ahead and identify labour, material, access or information requirements that could affect programme or delivery. - Attend relevant site coordination meetings where required. - Complete snagging and defects associated with your package within agreed timescales. Packages of Work Depending on the project, opportunities may include: - Groundworks & Drainage – £5,000 to £150,000+ - Brickwork & Blockwork – £5,000 to £100,000+ - Structural Works – £10,000 to £150,000+ - Carpentry, 1st & 2nd Fix – £5,000 to £100,000+ - Roofing – £5,000 to £100,000+ - Drylining & Plastering – £5,000 to £75,000+ - Tiling & Stonework – £5,000 to £75,000+ - Painting & Decorating – £5,000 to £100,000+ - Landscaping & External Works – £10,000 to £150,000+ - Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) – £10,000 to £200,000+ - Complete Refurbishment / Multi-Trade Packages – £25,000 to £500,000+ Important: These figures are indicative package values only. Actual contract values will depend on the project, scope of works, programme, specification, team capability, team size and whether the package is labour-only or includes the supply of materials. Application Process Applications must be submitted via our Odoo Form. You will be asked to provide the applicant's name, contact number, and email address. Please also include your resume/CV and, if applying as a team, your team portfolio. When submitting your CV/resume, please ensure it is in PDF format. Only candidates who follow the application process will be considered.
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Senior Trading Manager - Mat Cover
D R Newitt - London
£50,000 to £60,000 a year, pro rata
HybridContractFull time
Location: London Contract: FTC, Maternity Cover (7 months) Some UK travel to stores and suppliers may be required, with occasional overseas supplier travel. Role Purpose Lead the development and delivery of category strategy to grow profitability, optimise supplier terms, reduce costs and maintain product availability. Manage and develop the Trading Assistant while building strong supplier and stakeholder relationships. Key Responsibilities Develop, implement and review category strategy, ranges and supplier plans. Lead supplier negotiations to minimise costs, maximise income and manage commercial risk. Manage trading budgets, income targets, cost of goods and category profitability. Develop and deliver national promotional plans aligned with customer and market needs. Analyse market trends, competitor activity and commercial data to identify opportunities and risks. Monitor product availability, stock levels and supply issues, acting as an escalation point where required. Build and manage strong relationships with suppliers, distribution teams and senior stakeholders. Present recommendations and negotiate with senior stakeholders to achieve commercial objectives. Lead cross-functional projects and deliver agreed outcomes within time and budget. Develop and maintain effective product ranges that meet customer, retailer and business requirements. Monitor competitor benchmarks and identify opportunities to improve the retail offer. Identify and mitigate commercial, supply and market risks. Coach, manage and develop the Trading Assistant through regular feedback and performance support. Support wider business initiatives and continuous improvement. Qualifications & Experience Essential Degree, equivalent qualification or higher education experience. Proven FMCG buying and/or selling experience, ideally within category management. Strong experience negotiating with and managing a large supplier base, with measurable commercial results. Experience managing product ranges, budgets and commercial targets. Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills. Experience preparing reports, presentations and commercial documentation for varied audiences. Proven experience negotiating and presenting to senior stakeholders. Experience working cross-functionally and managing multiple stakeholders. Successful delivery of projects to agreed timescales and budgets. Previous people management and development experience. Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in Outlook, Word and PowerPoint. Desirable Retail or wholesale trading experience, particularly within food or fresh food. Experience developing and delivering trading strategies. Experience planning and delivering promotional programmes. Experience managing stock levels and availability. Core Competencies Commercial negotiation and supplier management. Category strategy and financial management. Data analysis and commercial decision-making. Stakeholder management and influencing. Leadership, coaching and people development. Project management and delivery. Customer and market focus. Resilience, adaptability and confidence working with ambiguity. Ability to identify opportunities, manage risk and deliver measurable results.
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Trading Manager
D R Newitt - London
£50,000 to £55,000 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
Location: London Occasional travel to distribution centres and suppliers may be required. Role Purpose Develop and deliver category strategies that improve profitability, optimise supplier terms, reduce costs and maintain strong product availability. Lead supplier negotiations, promotional planning, seasonal activity and cost-price management while working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement category plans, supplier strategies and core ranges. Lead supplier negotiations, including national terms, cost prices, promotional investment and commercial agreements. Manage supplier relationships, performance and supply issues, developing improvement plans where required. Analyse supplier strengths and weaknesses using SWOT analysis and identify commercial opportunities and risks. Manage promotional plans, ensuring competitive activity, strong execution and commercial returns. Identify seasonal opportunities and manage volume planning, sell-through and clearance strategies. Forecast income and promotional schemes, identifying risks and working with stakeholders on mitigation. Manage cost-price increases, ensuring accurate analysis, timely communication and stakeholder alignment. Monitor product availability and resolve complex supply issues with appropriate escalation. Lead category reviews and cross-functional projects, securing stakeholder alignment. Maintain awareness of legislation, product safety, market trends, commodity movements and competitor activity. Analyse complex commercial data to support decision-making and identify opportunities for growth and efficiency. Contribute to process improvement, standardisation and effective risk management. Stakeholder & Relationship Management Build effective relationships with suppliers, distribution teams and internal stakeholders. Influence and negotiate with multiple stakeholders to achieve commercial objectives. Communicate clearly and adapt style to different audiences and situations. Lead cross-functional initiatives and resolve issues collaboratively. Provide and receive constructive feedback and support the development of colleagues. Qualifications & Experience Essential Good standard of education, including English and Maths. 2–3 years' successful commercial negotiation experience. Experience analysing and interpreting complex data. Experience managing competing priorities and working to deadlines. Experience working within a recognised brand and large, fast-paced organisation. Proven experience managing multiple stakeholders and commercial relationships. Strong negotiation and influencing skills. Strong Excel skills, with good working knowledge of Outlook, PowerPoint and Word. Ability to adapt to changing priorities and business environments. Desirable Degree or equivalent qualification in Business, Administration or a related discipline. 2–3 years' experience in a fast-paced office or commercial environment. Core Competencies Commercial awareness and analytical thinking. Negotiation and influencing. Strategic planning and decision-making. Stakeholder and supplier management. Customer focus. Resilience and adaptability. Collaborative working. Continuous improvement. Ability to manage risk and deliver against challenging objectives.
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Head of Planning & Portfolio Controls (SRE E&P)
Octavius Infrastructure Limited
ContractFull time
We are recruiting for a Head of Planning & Portfolio Controls to join us here at Octavius, working on our SRE and E&P projects out of London Blackfriars. This is a 12 month contract. We are a leading civil engineering organisation delivering safe, sustainable, and efficient transport solutions across the UK. You'll be working on…. (what your role and responsibility is) -As Head of Planning & Project Controls, you'll lead the planning and project controls function for the Electrification & Plant (E&P) portfolio within the Southern Renewals Enterprise (SRE). Working as part of the integrated SID delivery model, you will provide trusted insight across programme, cost, risk, change and performance, helping the business make informed decisions and drive successful outcomes. You'll be responsible for: -Leading the E&P planning and project controls team across a complex rail infrastructure portfolio. -Providing clear performance insight, forecasting and reporting to support decision-making and portfolio delivery. -Developing and maintaining robust programme controls across planning, cost, risk, change and governance. -Driving the effective use of data, reporting systems and dashboards to improve visibility and confidence in performance information. -Owning planning standards and Primavera P6 implementation across the portfolio. -Identifying emerging risks, trends and opportunities, ensuring timely intervention where required. -Supporting a collaborative, "Best for Portfolio" approach across the wider Southern Renewals Enterprise. You'll work with… (because relationships are important)A team of highly motivated, dedicated professionals delivering projects across the Southern Renewals Enterprise, alongside Network Rail and other SID partners. You'll work closely with delivery, commercial, engineering and leadership teams to ensure everyone is operating from a consistent view of programme performance, cost, risk and change. You'll receive…. (because we value you)We offer a competitive rewards package, including a Company Car scheme, Private Healthcare, Pension, Life Assurance cover, 25 days Annual Leave (and a day off for your birthday). You'll also have access to Hybrid working where possible, an enhanced Paternity & Maternity package and the opportunity to develop yourself personally and professionally. About you…. (what you are skilled at) -You'll be an experienced project controls leader with the ability to translate complex data into meaningful insight that supports delivery and strategic decision-making. You'll have: -Strong leadership skills, with the ability to influence, collaborate and constructively challenge across multiple stakeholders. -Extensive experience managing planning and project controls functions within major infrastructure programmes. -A thorough understanding of programme controls, including planning, cost management, risk, change and performance reporting. -Advanced analytical skills and the ability to identify trends, risks and opportunities across complex portfolios. -Experience developing dashboards, reporting tools and data-driven performance solutions. -Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to both technical and executive audiences. -A structured, organised and collaborative approach, combined with a strong focus on delivery and continuous improvement. You'll bring… (your wealth of experience & qualifications) -Significant experience in planning and project controls within major infrastructure or rail environments. -Experience working within collaborative delivery models and multi-partner organisations. -Advanced knowledge of Primavera P6 and Office 365, including Power BI and the wider Power Platform. -A strong track record of delivering portfolio-level reporting, forecasting and performance analysis. -A degree in Engineering, Project Management, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline. -Professional accreditation such as APM, PRINCE2, MSP or equivalent. -Chartered status, or progress towards achieving chartership. Inclusion and diversity are important to us, we are an equal opportunities employer and value difference. We want and will continue to build an inclusive environment where our people thrive. We firmly believe constantly striving to build a truly diverse workforce is what makes us a strong business and will enable us to continue to solve important problems and deliver unrivalled value to both our customers and clients. If you need any specialist support throughout your application, we will work with you where we can to support your journey with us.
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Senior Skilled Worker / Working Team Leader – High-Quality Residential Projects
DSB Premier Construction Ltd - London
£225 to £250 a day
Field-basedContractFull time
DSB Premier Construction is looking for highly experienced, hands-on construction professionals capable of taking responsibility for an area or package of works while leading and coordinating a small team. This remains a practical, hands-on position. However, the individual must also be capable of organising work, coordinating workers and trades, maintaining quality standards and taking ownership of delivery without requiring constant supervision. The successful candidate should be able to lead by example, plan ahead, maintain productivity within their team and ensure assigned works are completed to the required quality and programme Key Responsibilities - Carry out skilled construction work while leading a small team. - Take responsibility for an assigned area or package of works. - Organise and allocate work to workers or trades. - Coordinate activities to maintain efficient site progress. - Read and understand construction drawings, specifications and project requirements. - Check workmanship and maintain DSB quality standards. - Monitor progress of the assigned works. - Identify problems, delays or quality concerns and communicate them promptly. - Coordinate effectively with the Site Manager and Project Manager. - Help ensure workers follow agreed site procedures and instructions. - Take ownership of the assigned works through to completion. - Maintain a professional, organised and safety-conscious working environment. Application Process Applications must be submitted via our Odoo Form. You will be asked to provide the applicant's name, contact number, and email address. Please also include your resume/CV and, if applying as a team, your team portfolio. When submitting your CV/resume, please ensure it is in PDF format. Only candidates who follow the application process will be considered.
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Senior Test Analyst (Trade Finance)
Hays Specialist Recruitment - London, London
£650 to £700 a year
ContractFull time
Your new role A leading global investment bank with a strong presence in Trade Finance technology, delivering advanced solutions across multiple financial products. The organisation operates in a highly regulated environment and provides enterprise-scale platforms supporting complex transactional workflows and cross-border financial services. You will be responsible for driving end-to-end (E2E) testing activities across Trade Finance applications, with a primary focus on the Eximbills Enterprise platform. The role involves executing System Integration Testing (SIT), functional, regression, and end-to-end testing across various Trade Finance products and workflows.You will work closely with business analysts, developers, and project stakeholders to translate requirements into robust test scenarios, ensuring full test coverage. The role will also involve preparing and validating test data, supporting UAT phases, and contributing to test planning, reporting, and defect management. A key aspect of the position is validating both inbound and outbound interfaces to ensure accurate data flow across systems, including SWIFT messaging, General Ledger postings, and downstream impacts.The position requires hands-on involvement in testing the full lifecycle of Trade Finance transactions, including Letters of Credit, Guarantees, and Collections, ensuring that all workflows operate seamlessly across integrated platforms while meeting regulatory and audit requirements.What you'll need to succeed What you'll need to succeed Strong experience in SIT, functional, regression, and end-to-end testing within financial services Proven knowledge of Trade Finance products and full transaction lifecycles, including Letters of Credit, Guarantees, and Collections Hands-on experience testing the Eximbills Enterprise platform or similar Trade Finance systems Solid understanding of interface testing, including SWIFT messaging, General Ledger validation, and downstream system impacts Experience reviewing requirements (BPRDs, functional specs, user stories) to ensure comprehensive test coverage Familiarity with defect management and test tools such as JIRA, and ability to support UAT phases Ability to perform data validation and backend testing (e.g. SQL querying) In-depth knowledge of system testing methodologies, tools, and best practices Strong analytical skills and ability to operate across complex, integrated system landscapes What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
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High Net Worth Loss Adjuster
Crawford & Company - London
Field-basedPermanentFull time
Our Property Claims Solutions Team are at the heart of our business: Managing property claims ranging from minor damage to major to catastrophic events. As a High Net Worth Commercial and/or Domestic Loss Adjuster, you’ll be assigned your own region and mixed claims portfolio. The role will be home based with regular regional travel required with occasional overnight stays depending upon location. You’ll be supporting our valued clients in proactively handling and settling a mixed caseload of property claims, up to the value of £100k. These can vary in complexity so it’s essential that you’ll put yourself in the shoes of the customer, appreciate each situation differently by investigating each claim with tact and a calm manner, establishing the facts, policy details and work towards a resolution. Client relationships will be key, through management and delivery of SLA's and KPI’s, in addition to proactive Client and Broker interaction to assist in efficient claims handling and business development opportunities. You’ll also be liaising with colleagues within different business areas, such as Casualty, Major & Complex Loss, Contractor Connections and Legal depending upon the nature of the claim, so attention to detail is essential to ensure each step of the claims process is as thorough as possible, collating and recording all necessary statements and information as required. You’ll need to remove hurdles in the process if required, ensuing you get to the root cause of issues, take responsibility to resolve and problems and collate all necessary details to ensure swift settlement whenever possible recognising the unique circumstances of HNW property claims.
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Managing Quantity Surveyor – Rail (SRE / E&P Distribution)
Octavius Infrastructure Limited
PermanentFull time
We are recruiting for a Managing Quantity Surveyor to join Octavius, supporting our work on the Southern Renewals Enterprise (SRE), a 10-year programme transforming how rail renewals are delivered across Network Rail's Southern region. As one of a small number of Project 13 enterprise agreements, SRE represents a step change in how the industry collaborates and delivers making this a rare opportunity to be part of a truly integrated, long-term programme. This is an opportunity to take a leading commercial role within our Electrification & Plant (E&P) package. You'll be working on…You'll take ownership of a portfolio of works valued at c.£35m per year, overseeing the commercial performance of a high volume of fast-paced distribution projects within the E&P framework. Operating in a high-tempo, delivery-focused environment, you will: -Lead the commercial management across high volume, small scale projects -Oversee a team of 12 (Graduates and Apprentices, QS, SQS and consultants) -Drive cost control, forecasting and reporting -Ensure effective contract administration and proactive risk and opportunity management The SRE is delivered under Project 13 enterprise principles, bringing together partners in a more integrated, collaborative model focused on long-term outcomes and performance. For more insight into the programme and the work we're delivering: -A New Era for Rail Renewals Delivery -SRE E&P team achieve record-breaking weekend in CP7 You'll work with…You'll be part of a collaborative enterprise team, working closely with: -Internal commercial and E&P delivery teams -Network Rail and key programme partners -A diverse and active supply chain This is a role that requires strong stakeholder management and clear leadership, particularly within a busy, high-volume framework. You'll receive…We offer a competitive rewards package, including: -Company Car scheme -Private Healthcare -Pension and Life Assurance -25 days Annual Leave + your birthday off -Hybrid working (typically London / site c.3 days per week) -Enhanced family leave policies -Ongoing professional development and progression opportunities About you…You're a confident commercial leader who thrives in fast-paced, high-volume delivery environments, managing multiple projects without losing grip on performance, detail or team engagement. You'll bring: -Proven experience operating at Managing QS or Senior QS level across multiple projects -Strong people leadership, with experience managing and developing teams -The ability to prioritise across a high volume of live projects -Solid knowledge of contract administration, cost control and commercial reporting, with experience working under NEC contracts -Confidence in commercial decision-making and stakeholder engagement -A proactive approach to managing risk, performance and outcomes -A collaborative style with the ability to influence at all levels If you're looking for a role where you can lead a team, influence performance and be part of a long-term, high-profile rail programme, we'd love to hear from you. Inclusion and diversity are important to us, we are an equal opportunities employer and value difference. We want and will continue to build an inclusive environment where our people thrive. We firmly believe constantly striving to build a truly diverse workforce is what makes us a strong business and will enable us to continue to solve important problems and deliver unrivalled value to both our customers and clients. If you need any specialist support throughout your application, we will work with you where we can to support your journey with us.
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Self Employed Trade Plate Driver
DMN Logistics Ltd - EN1 1BL
£375 to £650 a week
Field-basedContractFull time
Become a DMN Logistics Inspector/Driver DMN Logistics are one of the UK’s leading independent vehicle collection, delivery and inspection companies Due to ongoing growth we require FULL TIME self-employed driver contractors based across England to join our expanding network across the UK . Home based you will start as a Self-Employed Vehicle Collection and Delivery Driver You will collect and deliver vehicles across the UK. You will be required to plan your own travel between drop off and collections by utilising public transport or through the resource of our network of drivers Following a successful probationary period, you will be up-skilled to be a Corporate Handover Driver and ultimately trained to join our Inspections team working on blue chip accounts as an Inspector/Driver enjoying the additional benefits associated with the role Experience is not essential as full training will be given, you must have good customer service skills, a working knowledge of vehicles and have a professional can-do attitude To apply applicants must have A full UK driving licence, held for at least 5 years and with no more than 6 penalty points and no major endorsements such as : CD, IN, DR, DD, TT99 You MUST be over 30 years old to meet insurance requirements You MUST have Off-road parking i.e. driveway or allocated off road parking space at your address. You must be comfortable driving manual and automatic vehicles. Driving Licence must show current address The Benefits: Competitive remuneration / weekly pay Inspection Fee: an industry leading £17.50 per inspection on top of movement job price when fully trained at which point uniform will be provided. The latest technology enabling you to work smart Fuel cards & Trade plates provided Full training with ongoing progression Fully supported by our driver support team whilst out on the road Job Type: Self Employed – regular work available from Monday – Friday. We are only looking for drivers available Monday to Friday. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £375.00-£650.00 per week Our drivers are averaging £540 a week. Apply at www.dmnlogistics.co.uk/apply
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Self Employed Trade Plate Driver
DMN Logistics Ltd - HA1 1AT
£375 to £650 a week
Field-basedContractFull time
Become a DMN Logistics Inspector/Driver DMN Logistics are one of the UK’s leading independent vehicle collection, delivery and inspection companies Due to ongoing growth we require FULL TIME self-employed driver contractors based across England to join our expanding network across the UK . Home based you will start as a Self-Employed Vehicle Collection and Delivery Driver You will collect and deliver vehicles across the UK. You will be required to plan your own travel between drop off and collections by utilising public transport or through the resource of our network of drivers Following a successful probationary period, you will be up-skilled to be a Corporate Handover Driver and ultimately trained to join our Inspections team working on blue chip accounts as an Inspector/Driver enjoying the additional benefits associated with the role Experience is not essential as full training will be given, you must have good customer service skills, a working knowledge of vehicles and have a professional can-do attitude To apply applicants must have A full UK driving licence, held for at least 5 years and with no more than 6 penalty points and no major endorsements such as : CD, IN, DR, DD, TT99 You MUST be over 30 years old to meet insurance requirements You MUST have Off-road parking i.e. driveway or allocated off road parking space at your address. You must be comfortable driving manual and automatic vehicles. Driving Licence must show current address The Benefits: Competitive remuneration / weekly pay Inspection Fee: an industry leading £17.50 per inspection on top of movement job price when fully trained at which point uniform will be provided. The latest technology enabling you to work smart Fuel cards & Trade plates provided Full training with ongoing progression Fully supported by our driver support team whilst out on the road Job Type: Self Employed – regular work available from Monday – Friday. We are only looking for drivers available Monday to Friday. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £375.00-£650.00 per week Our drivers are averaging £540 a week. Apply at www.dmnlogistics.co.uk/apply
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