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<h1>Sales Executive - Commercial Property (3-Month Contract with Permanent Opportunity)</h1>Location: St Paul's, London (nearest station: Cannon Street)Hybrid working arrangement, 1-2 days working from home, with flex Salary: Equivalent to £29,000 basic (£14.63 per hour + holiday pay, paid weekly) Commission: Uncapped, averaging £1,200 per quarter (around £400 per month) Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm Start: ASAP<h2>Ready to build a career in property? Thrive on the phone? Love hitting targets? </h2><h2>We're hiring on behalf of one of the UK's largest commercial property landlords, offering the chance to join a genuinely supportive team where your sales ability is recognised, rewarded and developed.</h2>If you're someone who enjoys speaking to people, loves working towards targets and gets a buzz from turning conversations into results, you'll fit right in.This is initially a 3-month contract with a strong likelihood of becoming permanent for the right person.<h2>What's on offer?</h2><ul><li>Equivalent to a £29,000 basic salary, paid weekly</li><li>Uncapped commission, averaging £1,200 per quarter</li><li>Hybrid working with one flexible day from home each week</li><li>Monday-Friday hours (no weekends)</li><li>Ongoing training and genuine career progression</li><li>Modern Central London office</li><li>Friendly, supportive team with regular socials and networking opportunities</li><li>The chance to build a long-term career with one of the UK's leading commercial property businesses</li></ul><h2>The role</h2>You'll be speaking with prospective customers throughout the day, responding to enquiries, proactively following up leads and helping people find the right property solution.This is a fast-paced, sales-focused position where success comes from building rapport, asking great questions and confidently guiding customers through the next steps.You'll:<ul><li>Make high volumes of outbound calls to follow up warm enquiries and generate appointments</li><li>Handle inbound customer enquiries professionally and confidently</li><li>Build relationships and identify customer needs through effective questioning</li><li>Work towards individual and team sales targets</li><li>Keep customer records up to date using the CRM system</li><li>Coordinate appointments, viewings and customer follow-up</li><li>Support the wider team with administration and reporting where needed</li></ul><h2>About you</h2>We're looking for someone who genuinely enjoys sales and is motivated by achieving targets.You'll likely come from a background such as:<ul><li>Contact centre sales</li><li>Telesales</li><li>Outbound sales</li><li>Customer sales</li><li>Estate agency</li><li>Retail sales</li><li>Membership or service sales</li></ul>You'll also have:<ul><li>Experience working in a target-driven sales environment</li><li>Confidence speaking with customers over the phone</li><li>A resilient, positive attitude and strong work ethic</li><li>Excellent communication and relationship-building skills</li><li>Good organisation and attention to detail</li><li>Experience using CRM systems (preferred)</li></ul>Property experience isn't essential-we're far more interested in your sales mindset, energy and drive to succeed.<h2>Why apply?</h2>If you're looking for a company where you'll be supported, rewarded for your performance and given the opportunity to build a long-term career within the property sector, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today with your CV and a short note telling us why you're the right fit.

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<h1>Senior Project Manager / Associate Director</h1>London | £75,000-£90,000 + Bonus + BenefitsAn established and growing independent construction consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Project Manager / Associate Director to join its London team.This is an opportunity to lead the delivery of major industrial, logistics, data centre and commercial developments for a portfolio of leading developers, investors and occupiers. You'll take ownership of projects from inception through to completion, working closely with clients and multidisciplinary consultant teams.<h3>The Role</h3><ul ><li>Lead the successful delivery of large-scale industrial, logistics, commercial and data centre projects.</li><li>Act as the main point of contact for clients, building and maintaining strong relationships.</li><li>Manage multidisciplinary project teams through all RIBA stages.</li><li>Oversee project programmes, procurement, risk management, design coordination and stakeholder engagement.</li><li>Provide strategic advice throughout the development lifecycle, from feasibility through to handover.</li><li>Support business development activities and mentor junior team members.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><ul ><li>Experience as a Senior Project Manager or Associate within a construction consultancy.</li><li>Proven track record delivering industrial, logistics, commercial or data centre projects.</li><li>Strong client-facing, leadership and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Commercially minded with excellent project delivery experience.</li><li>MRICS, MAPM or equivalent professional qualification is desirable.</li></ul><h3>What's on Offer?</h3><ul ><li>Salary of £75,000-£90,000 plus bonus and benefits.</li><li>The opportunity to work on complex, high-value developments across the industrial, logistics, commercial and data centre sectors.</li><li>A clear pathway to Director level within a growing consultancy.</li><li>High levels of autonomy, responsibility and client exposure.</li><li>A collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with genuine opportunities for career progression.</li></ul>This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Senior Project Manager looking to take the next step in their career with a consultancy that is continuing to grow its presence across some of the UK's most exciting development sectors.

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Site Manager - Industrial Project Location: Slough Rate: £300/day CIS Contract Type: Freelance / ContractWe are currently looking for an experienced Site Manager to oversee works on a large industrial development project based in Slough.The successful candidate will be responsible for managing day-to-day site operations, coordinating subcontractors, maintaining health &amp; safety standards, and ensuring works are delivered on programme and to a high standard.<h3>Key Responsibilities:</h3><ul><li>Overseeing daily site activities and subcontractor management</li><li>Ensuring health &amp; safety compliance across site</li><li>Managing programme and coordinating trades effectively</li><li>Conducting site inductions, toolbox talks, and progress meetings</li><li>Liaising with project management and reporting on progress</li><li>Maintaining quality control and site standards</li><li>Managing deliveries, logistics, and general site organisation</li></ul><h3>Requirements:</h3><ul><li>Proven experience as a Site Manager on industrial or commercial projects</li><li>Strong organisational and communication skills</li><li>Valid SMSTS</li><li>CSCS Black Card (or equivalent)</li><li>First Aid at Work</li><li>Ability to manage fast-paced site operations independently</li></ul><h3>Desirable:</h3><ul><li>Experience delivering large-scale industrial/logistics schemes</li><li>Strong knowledge of structural and fit-out packages</li></ul>

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Job Title: Housing Defects &amp; Compliance Officer Location: Southend - Travel based role Salary: £37K + Bonus - Monday-Friday Reports to: Head of PRS and Head of Works and Compliance<hr />Are you passionate about property compliance and ensuring homes are safe, well-maintained, and fully compliant? We are working with a leading property management organisation that is looking for a Housing Defects &amp; Compliance Officer to join their team. This is a hands-on role where you will carry out property inspections, identify defects, and support the maintenance team in keeping their portfolio in top condition.<hr /><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Conduct detailed inspections of void and occupied rental units, producing thorough survey reports on property conditions.</li><li>Identify maintenance requirements and defects, recommending both remedial and preventative solutions.</li><li>Work closely with the in-house maintenance team and external contractors to ensure works are accurately scheduled and completed.</li><li>Monitor ongoing compliance with council licensing and Health &amp; Safety regulations, escalating high-risk or unresolved issues to senior management.</li><li>Perform routine property inspections to flag early-stage defects and safeguard tenant welfare.</li><li>Support the out-of-hours emergency line to provide tenants with 24/7 assistance for urgent maintenance or safety concerns.</li></ul><hr /><h3>Skills &amp; Experience</h3><ul><li>At least 2 years' experience in property defect identification and compliance.</li><li>Experience in property inspections, ideally within the PRS (Private Rented Sector).</li><li>Strong understanding of Health &amp; Safety regulations and council licensing requirements.</li><li>Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise with tenants, contractors, and local authorities.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and the ability to make informed decisions independently.</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email; familiarity with property software systems (e.g., MRI Evolution) is advantageous.</li></ul><hr /><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li>GCSEs in English and Maths (C+).</li><li>Industry-related qualifications desirable but not essential.</li><li>Full UK Driving Licence required.</li></ul><hr />This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on responsibility, enjoys a hands-on role, and wants to make a real difference in the safety and compliance of a property portfolio.Interested? Apply today and take the next step in your property compliance career.

Housing Defects & Compliance Officer

Handyman / Multitrader £35,000 + Bonus | Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Company Van + Tools ProvidedWe are seeking an experienced Handyman/Multitrader to maintain a portfolio of residential properties. This mobile role is ideal for someone who is confident working independently and has a broad range of maintenance and repair skills.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Carrying out general repairs and maintenance across multiple properties</li><li>Basic plumbing, carpentry, painting, decorating, and minor electrical tasks</li><li>Lone working across various sites - must be comfortable managing your own schedule</li><li>Responding to maintenance requests promptly and professionally</li><li>Ensuring all work is completed to a high standard</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>Proven handyman or multitrade experience</li><li>Comfortable and confident working alone</li><li>Full, clean UK driving licence</li><li>Strong communication and problem-solving skills</li><li>Self-motivated with excellent time management</li></ul>What We Offer:<ul><li>£35,000 salary plus performance-based bonus</li><li>Monday-Friday hours (8:00am-4:30pm)</li><li>Company van and tools provided</li><li>Friendly and supportive team environment</li></ul>

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.<h1>Project Manager - Special Projects Division</h1>Location: London &amp; Home Counties Salary: Up to £120,000 + Comprehensive PackageAn exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to join a well-established, award-winning main contractor within its growing Special Projects division.This role offers the chance to lead a diverse portfolio of technically challenging projects, delivering high-quality schemes across refurbishment, remediation, structural alterations, fit-out, fire safety works, façade improvements, and complex works within occupied residential and mixed-use environments.Working closely with clients, consultants and internal teams, you will take full responsibility for projects from pre-construction through to successful completion, ensuring delivery on programme, within budget and to the highest standards of quality and safety.<h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul ><li>Lead the delivery of multiple Special Projects valued from approximately £2m-£30m.</li><li>Manage programmes, budgets, procurement and commercial performance.</li><li>Coordinate design development and technical solutions.</li><li>Build and maintain strong client relationships throughout the project lifecycle.</li><li>Manage site teams, subcontractors and consultants.</li><li>Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.</li><li>Identify and manage project risks, implementing practical solutions where required.</li><li>Drive programme performance while maintaining excellent customer satisfaction.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2><ul ><li>Proven experience as a Project Manager with a recognised main contractor.</li><li>Strong background delivering refurbishment, remediation, structural alteration or complex construction projects.</li><li>Experience working within occupied buildings is highly desirable.</li><li>Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Commercially aware with a strong understanding of project delivery.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple workstreams within fast-paced environments.</li><li>Degree qualified or equivalent, with relevant construction qualifications.</li></ul><h2>What's on Offer</h2><ul ><li>Basic salary up to £120,000</li><li>Competitive bonus</li><li>Car allowance or company vehicle</li><li>Private healthcare</li><li>Pension contribution</li><li>Life assurance</li><li>Generous annual leave</li><li>Professional development and clear progression opportunities</li><li>The opportunity to work on prestigious, technically challenging projects with a highly respected contractor.</li></ul>

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