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Your new company A well-regarded contractor and developer with over 50 years' experience delivering residential and mixed-use projects across London and the South East. They typically work on schemes ranging from £5m to £30m, including affordable housing, refurbishments, and new-build flats. Known for their reliable delivery, strong client relationships, and high build standards, they have bui t a solid reputation as the go-to contractor for new-build HA schemes. Following a particularly successful year, they now seek an additional contracts manager to join the team and help support with the additional workload. Your new role The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing 2 to 4 live residential schemes, collectively delivering approximately 150 units, comprising apartment developments with some traditional housing.Working closely with the construction director, the role involves full responsibility for project delivery, including programme management, site team leadership, subcontractor coordination, and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and quality stand

Your new company A well-regarded contractor and developer with over 50 years' experience delivering residential and mixed-use projects across London and the South East. They typically work on schemes ranging from £5m to £30m, including affordable housing, refurbishments, and new-build flats. Known for their reliable delivery, strong client relationships, and high build standards, they have bui

Your new company Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor ready to take the lead on impactful residential developments? Join a well-established and respected housebuilding contractor entering an exciting phase of planned expansion, with a strategic focus on delivering high-quality new-build social housing projects across the region.With a strong legacy in residential construction, the organisati n has built a reputation for quality, reliability, and community-focused development. With a growing portfolio particularly within the affordable and social housing sector, they are seeking a talented Senior QS to join the Surveying team of 4. There are several upcoming projects all in the West Kent area, ranging from a 20 - 50-unit mixture of houses and flats - All Ha/partnership schemes. Your new role You will play a key role in the commercial management of projects. You will be responsible for preparing BOQs, PPQs, and JCT 2024 contracts, managing monthly applications, issuing purchase orders, and delivering comprehensive reporting to the Commercial Manager. You'll present CVRs to t

Your new company Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor ready to take the lead on impactful residential developments? Join a well-established and respected housebuilding contractor entering an exciting phase of planned expansion, with a strategic focus on delivering high-quality new-build social housing projects across the region.With a strong legacy in residential construction, the organisati

Job type: Temporary Location: Uckfield Working Pattern: Full-time Specialism: Primary Teaching Inspire and Educate as a Supply Primary School Teacher in Uckfield!Do you have a passion for helping children learn and grow? Looking for a role where you can make a real difference every day? Join us in Uckfield, a thriving East Sussex town with a strong sense of community and excellent schools. ith HAYS Education, you'll have the support, resources, and guidance to succeed in your teaching career. What's waiting for you in Uckfield? ✔ A vibrant town surrounded by beautiful countryside ✔ Highly regarded local schools and welcoming families ✔ Great transport links to Brighton, Eastbourne, and surrounding areas What You'll Do * Deliver engaging lessons that spark curiosity and creativity * Support pupils in building strong foundations for lifelong learning * Create a positive, inclusive classroom environment What You'll Get with HAYS * Competitive pay rates * Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle * Access to our Education Hub for

Job type: Temporary Location: Uckfield Working Pattern: Full-time Specialism: Primary Teaching Inspire and Educate as a Supply Primary School Teacher in Uckfield!Do you have a passion for helping children learn and grow? Looking for a role where you can make a real difference every day? Join us in Uckfield, a thriving East Sussex town with a strong sense of community and excellent schools.

Your new company One of the UK's leading tier-1 contractors within their growing Kent business now seek an experienced Senior QS to play a key role in delivering high-profile projects across the Southern Home Counties. With multiple major projects starting this year its a period of expansion and success within the business. Projects are typically 2 Stage education schemes in the £20 - 40 mill r nge with healthcare and some residential schemes supplementing the workload. Your new role You'll be working as a senior QS overseeing one large project as part of the larger site team. You'll be the go-to person for commercial strategy, commercial reporting, and team leadership working closely with the site team, commercial team, subcontractors, and other external stakeholders. You'll manage your own team and be fundamental to the short, medium and long-term commercial wellbeing of a large contract. What you'll need to succeed You'll have solid experience managing your own projects, ideally on two-stage schemes, and you've spent time in main contracting-especially on Department f

Your new company One of the UK's leading tier-1 contractors within their growing Kent business now seek an experienced Senior QS to play a key role in delivering high-profile projects across the Southern Home Counties. With multiple major projects starting this year its a period of expansion and success within the business. Projects are typically 2 Stage education schemes in the £20 - 40 mill r

Your new company A well-established local main contractor based in the North Kent area seeks an experienced QS to join the stable office team. Working across a mixture of residential, education, care & refurb/insurance schemes, projects are typically in the £1 - 3Mill range, with 4 to 5 live sites running. The role will be based in the head office working closely with an extremely experienced C mmercial Director overseeing 2 to 3 schemes. This is a newly created role to support with a gradual expansion off the back of several recent contract awards & client relationships. The role has excellent potential with the plan being for a the role to lead into a director role within the next few years. Your new role As QS you will be involved in all aspects of the commercial running of the projects with the support of a commercial director. You will be responsible for pricing, procurement, managing variations, submitting valuations and being the main commercial liaison for your projects with clients, subcontractors and external stakeholders. What you'll need to succeed You will be

Your new company A well-established local main contractor based in the North Kent area seeks an experienced QS to join the stable office team. Working across a mixture of residential, education, care & refurb/insurance schemes, projects are typically in the £1 - 3Mill range, with 4 to 5 live sites running. The role will be based in the head office working closely with an extremely experienced C

Your new company This long-established construction firm operates across London and the South East, delivering a wide range of refurbishment and restoration projects. Their work covers everything from commercial and residential developments to specialist heritage and conservation projects. They regularly take on complex and sensitive sites, including museums, historic buildings, and high-end pro erties, with project values ranging from small refurbishments to major schemes up to £10 million.Following a planned expansion and change of leadership, they are going from strength to strength in both orderbook and productivity. As such, they are actively looking to recruit an experienced contracts manager to join the team and lead on several of the new upcoming projects. Your new role The role is all about keeping things running smoothly - managing 3 jobs from a technical, safety and people perspective, making sure deadlines and budgets are hit, and keeping everyone from clients to site teams updated on progress. You'll be the go-to person for contracts, problem-solving, and making s

Your new company This long-established construction firm operates across London and the South East, delivering a wide range of refurbishment and restoration projects. Their work covers everything from commercial and residential developments to specialist heritage and conservation projects. They regularly take on complex and sensitive sites, including museums, historic buildings, and high-end pro

Multi Trader - Kent £18.00 - £22.00 per hour * Temporary * Mobile Role About the Role Hays Construction & Property is working in partnership with a leading national Facilities Management company to recruit an experienced Multi Trader for work across the Kent region. Following new contract wins and increased maintenance demand, the team is expanding. This is an excellent opportun ty for a skilled Multi Trader looking for consistent, varied work across commercial and domestic properties. Key ResponsibilitiesAs a Mobile Multi Trader, you will carry out a wide range of maintenance tasks, including: * Reactive repairs across commercial and domestic sites * Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) * Carpentry, plumbing, basic plastering, painting and minor building fabric repairs * Fault‑finding and resolving general maintenance issues * Ensuring all work is completed safely and to high standards * Providing excellent customer service while on site You will travel between multiple properties, working independently and representing the business profess

Multi Trader - Kent £18.00 - £22.00 per hour * Temporary * Mobile Role About the Role Hays Construction & Property is working in partnership with a leading national Facilities Management company to recruit an experienced Multi Trader for work across the Kent region. Following new contract wins and increased maintenance demand, the team is expanding. This is an excellent opportun

Mobile Maintenance Carpenter - Kent £17.00 - £21.00 per hour * Temporary * Mobile Role About the Role Hays Construction & Property is partnering with a leading national Facilities Management company to recruit an experienced and skilled carpenter to work across the Kent region, primarily based in the Maidstone area. Due to new contract wins and a growing workload, the maintenanc team is expanding - making this an excellent opportunity for a capable carpenter seeking consistent work and a varied portfolio of projects. Key ResponsibilitiesAs a Mobile Carpenter, you will be responsible for: * Carrying out reactive carpentry repairs * Completing planned maintenance across commercial and domestic properties * Installing and repairing doors, skirting boards, architraves and framework * Fitting locks, handles, fixtures and general joinery elements * Basic multi‑trade tasks where required (beneficial but not essential). * Working to high standards while maintaining strong customer service You will be travelling between multiple properties across Ke

Mobile Maintenance Carpenter - Kent £17.00 - £21.00 per hour * Temporary * Mobile Role About the Role Hays Construction & Property is partnering with a leading national Facilities Management company to recruit an experienced and skilled carpenter to work across the Kent region, primarily based in the Maidstone area. Due to new contract wins and a growing workload, the maintenanc

Your new company A busy and steadily growing Kent-based main contractor seek an experienced contracts manager on a permanent basis. Working across Kent and greater London they work predominantly in the public sector, focussing on healthcare, education & public buildings on schemes up to £5 million. Working from newly refurbished offices in the mid-Kent area they work with a strong list of retai ed clients and are in an extremely healthy position with a full order book for the next 12 months. Due to a recent internal move they now seek an experienced contracts manager to join the stable team working closely with the directors and other contracts managers. Your new role As Contracts manager you will be responsible for 3-4 projects reporting to the company directors. You will have full oversight of all aspects of construction, leading commercial, procurement and delivery, managing the site management team, being supported by commercial and technical. You will be responsible for programming, health & safety, client liaison, quality control and the general day-to-day running of the

Your new company A busy and steadily growing Kent-based main contractor seek an experienced contracts manager on a permanent basis. Working across Kent and greater London they work predominantly in the public sector, focussing on healthcare, education & public buildings on schemes up to £5 million. Working from newly refurbished offices in the mid-Kent area they work with a strong list of retai

Your new company - a growing privately-owned residential developer based in West Kent, specialising in high-quality, traditionally built housing schemes, now seek an assistant QS to expand the busy commercial team. With eight active projects currently underway and more in the pipeline, they are entering an exciting phase of planned expansion over the coming years. To support this growth, a detail- ocused Assistant Quantity Surveyor is sought to join the close-knit commercial team. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience across multiple projects and grow with a company that has an extremely bright future. Your new role - Working closely with the Commercial Manager, you will assist in the financial and contractual management of three small-scale residential developments. Your responsibilities will include: * Supporting cost planning, procurement, and tendering * Preparing and managing subcontractor packages and valuations * Monitoring budgets and cost reporting * Assisting with monthly CVRs and final accounts * Liaising with site teams, suppliers, and

Your new company - a growing privately-owned residential developer based in West Kent, specialising in high-quality, traditionally built housing schemes, now seek an assistant QS to expand the busy commercial team. With eight active projects currently underway and more in the pipeline, they are entering an exciting phase of planned expansion over the coming years. To support this growth, a detail-

Mobile Cleaner - Kent Full-Time Long-Term Temporary Contract £13.68 p/h (incl. holiday) Monday-Friday Must Hold a Valid Driving Licence & Valid DBS/CRC About the Role We are recruiting experienced Mobile Cleaners to support a major national maintenance provider across Kent. As an agency supplying cleaning and support operatives to this organisation, we are looking for reliabl , proactive individuals who take pride in delivering a high standard of work. This is a long-term temporary position (expected 3+ months) with the potential for ongoing assignments locally and nationally once fully trained. Key ResponsibilitiesAs part of the Facilities & Waste Disposal Team, you will: * Maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of designated sites * Work independently as well as part of a team * Follow cleaning schedules and site-specific procedures * Represent the company professionally at all times The company is highly reputable, and permanent opportunities are often available for strong performers. What We're Looking ForTo be successful, you should have:

Mobile Cleaner - Kent Full-Time Long-Term Temporary Contract £13.68 p/h (incl. holiday) Monday-Friday Must Hold a Valid Driving Licence & Valid DBS/CRC About the Role We are recruiting experienced Mobile Cleaners to support a major national maintenance provider across Kent. As an agency supplying cleaning and support operatives to this organisation, we are looking for reliabl

Mobile Maintenance Electrician - Kent Salary: £36,000 - £38,000 Temporary * Mobile Role * Full UK Driving Licence Required About the Role Hays Construction & Property is proud to partner with one of the UK's leading Facilities Management organisations to recruit an experienced and qualified Electrician for work across the Kent region, based primarily in the Maidstone area. Due to new contract wins, the team is expanding and seeking a skilled professional to support their growing maintenance workload. What You'll Be Doing In this mobile role, you will carry out: * Reactive electrical repairs across commercial and domestic properties * Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) tasks * Fault-finding, testing and inspection * Ensuring all work is carried out safely and to current regulations You'll be working across a variety of sites in Kent, using a company vehicle to travel between locations. What We're Looking For * Friendly, reliable, motivated and professional * Able to work independently and as part of a wider maintenance team * Experienced in el

Mobile Maintenance Electrician - Kent Salary: £36,000 - £38,000 Temporary * Mobile Role * Full UK Driving Licence Required About the Role Hays Construction & Property is proud to partner with one of the UK's leading Facilities Management organisations to recruit an experienced and qualified Electrician for work across the Kent region, based primarily in the Maidstone area. Due to new

Your new company We're looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to join a leading housebuilder operating across the South East. This is a key role where you'll be responsible for overseeing multiple residential sites, making sure everything runs smoothly-from build quality and safety to budgets and timelines. You'll be working closely with Site Managers, supporting and guiding them to delive great results while keeping projects on track and customers happy. Projects vary but are typically multiphased new build schemes, Mix of both RC frame low-level apartments and traditional build houses/townhouses, 100 - 500 units. Your new role Reporting to the Construction Director, you'll be hands-on with planning and programming work, managing costs, and ensuring all health and safety and NHBC standards are met. Regular site visits, subcontractor meetings, and quality inspections will be part of your routine, as well as keeping an eye on customer care issues and helping to resolve them quickly. What you'll need to succeed We're looking for someone with solid experience in a similar

Your new company We're looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to join a leading housebuilder operating across the South East. This is a key role where you'll be responsible for overseeing multiple residential sites, making sure everything runs smoothly-from build quality and safety to budgets and timelines. You'll be working closely with Site Managers, supporting and guiding them to delive

Your new roleAs the Design Manager, you will join a highly experienced team managing your own projects with the support of a team of 4. You will be responsible for key activities across both pre- and post-contract phases, across both traditional and 2-stage tenders. Your role will involve overseeing the design process to ensure alignment with client requirements while supporting commercial objecti es and buildability. Additionally, you will lead the design process by effectively coordinating and directing external architects and designers. Key Responsibilities: * Verify employer requirements and performance specs * Assist with contractor bills and subcontractor packages * Prepare proposals and collect quotes * Manage design schedules, approvals, and compliance * Oversee consultant appointments and coordination * Work with teams and clients for high-quality detailing What you'll need to succeedExtensive experience as a design manager with a main contractor is highly desirable. While applications from individuals of all backgrounds are encouraged, comprehensive knowled

Your new roleAs the Design Manager, you will join a highly experienced team managing your own projects with the support of a team of 4. You will be responsible for key activities across both pre- and post-contract phases, across both traditional and 2-stage tenders. Your role will involve overseeing the design process to ensure alignment with client requirements while supporting commercial objecti

Business Process Analyst/Project Manager Supply Chain/Manufacturing experience £270 - £320 pd Outside IR35 Hybrid in Portsmouth You will be working for a food packing company based in the Portsmouth area. The role will be supporting the ERP implementation specialist with a full implementation of Oracle across their site. You will be supporting them to coordinate, implement, and develop complex supply chain processes and activities within the ERP system, liaising with the current supply chain team to ensure business continuity within the switch from the current system to the new ERP system. This will involve supporting on * Engage with business stakeholders to document and analyse current processes across manufacturing / supply chain, and related functions. * Identify gaps and inefficiencies in legacy processes * Support process redesign workshops. * Support the testing, training, and go-live support phases. * Monitor progress and report on risks, issues, and dependencies throughout the project lifecycle. This is an excellent opportunity to develop deep Or

Business Process Analyst/Project Manager Supply Chain/Manufacturing experience £270 - £320 pd Outside IR35 Hybrid in Portsmouth You will be working for a food packing company based in the Portsmouth area. The role will be supporting the ERP implementation specialist with a full implementation of Oracle across their site. You will be supporting them to coordinate, implement, and develop

Mobile Grounds Maintenance Operative - Kent AreaFrom £14.00 per hour * Monday-Friday * Overtime Available About the Role We are recruiting for an experienced Mobile Grounds Maintenance Operative to work across the Kent area, supporting a busy team for the upcoming season. This role involves travelling to multiple sites using a company vehicle, so reliability and flexibility are essentia . You will be responsible for maintaining outdoor spaces, supporting the tree collection, and ensuring grounds remain clean, safe, and well-presented throughout the year. Key ResponsibilitiesAs a Grounds Maintenance Operative, your duties will include: * General grounds and garden maintenance * Litter picking and site upkeep * Supporting the maintenance of tree collections * Lone working or working within a team depending on site needs. * Seasonal duties, including winter gritting You will be part of the wider Grounds Maintenance team, contributing to the day‑to‑day care and management of the grounds. RequirementsTo be considered for this role, you must have

Mobile Grounds Maintenance Operative - Kent AreaFrom £14.00 per hour * Monday-Friday * Overtime Available About the Role We are recruiting for an experienced Mobile Grounds Maintenance Operative to work across the Kent area, supporting a busy team for the upcoming season. This role involves travelling to multiple sites using a company vehicle, so reliability and flexibility are essentia

Mobile Caretaker Location: across Kent £13.68 per hour Monday-Friday overtime if you require Must hold a full UK driving licence You will be required to drive to multiple sites and drive a company van which is manual. We are currently recruiting in the Sevenoaks area for an experienced Caretaker. We are currently recruiting for someone to help with fire alarm testing, emergency lig ting and maintaining surrounding grounds, litter picking and general ground maintenance duties. You will be involved in a number of different roles with a focus on working with the team to maintain the grounds, general garden maintenance and estate work. You will be working as part of a team and be involved in the day-to-day maintenance and care of the grounds. An interest in forestry, horticulture or arboriculture would be desirable and previous experience in fire alarm testing would be ideal. What do 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 loo

Mobile Caretaker Location: across Kent £13.68 per hour Monday-Friday overtime if you require Must hold a full UK driving licence You will be required to drive to multiple sites and drive a company van which is manual. We are currently recruiting in the Sevenoaks area for an experienced Caretaker. We are currently recruiting for someone to help with fire alarm testing, emergency lig

Warehouse Operative - Rotating Shifts Location: Sittingbourne Are you looking for a stable role with a great team and opportunities to grow? We're recruiting warehouse operators to join our busy distribution centre in Sittingbourne. Shift Pattern * Rotating weekly shifts: * Week 1: Morning Shift - 07:00 to 15:00 * Week 2: Afternoon Shift - 15:00 to 23:00 What You'll Be Doing * Packing orders accurately and efficiently * Working on a production line * Maintaining a clean and safe working environment * Working as part of a team to meet daily targets What We're Looking For * Previous warehouse experience is an advantage but not essential. * Ability to work in a fast-paced environment * Good attention to detail and reliability * Flexibility to work rotating shifts If you are interested in this position, please apply and get in contact with James on 01622 235691. 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,

Warehouse Operative - Rotating Shifts Location: Sittingbourne Are you looking for a stable role with a great team and opportunities to grow? We're recruiting warehouse operators to join our busy distribution centre in Sittingbourne. Shift Pattern * Rotating weekly shifts: * Week 1: Morning Shift - 07:00 to 15:00 * Week 2: Afternoon Shift - 15:00 to 23:00 What You'll Be Doing

TELEHANDLERS NEEDED WITHIN ASHFORD AND MAIDSTONE If you are looking within the following areas for work, please apply. Medway Maidstone Ashford If you have a red or blue cpcs card then please apply, on the Hays application form. You must have full ppe ( Boots, Hivis, Hard Hat), CPCS Tickets needed Please apply by the application form and we will be in touch within the next 48 hou s. 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

TELEHANDLERS NEEDED WITHIN ASHFORD AND MAIDSTONE If you are looking within the following areas for work, please apply. Medway Maidstone Ashford If you have a red or blue cpcs card then please apply, on the Hays application form. You must have full ppe ( Boots, Hivis, Hard Hat), CPCS Tickets needed Please apply by the application form and we will be in touch within the next 48 hou

🚧 Job Opportunity: Telehandler Driver (A17E Suspended Load) 🚧 📍 Location: Ashford, Kent 🕒 Start Date: January 2026 Duration: Two Years We are currently seeking a qualified and experienced Telehandler Driver with a valid CPCS/NPORS A17E ticket (Suspended Loads) to join our team on a busy construction site. 🔧 Key Responsibilities: * Operating a telehandle to safely lift and move suspended loads * Assisting with general site duties when required * Conducting daily equipment checks and reporting any issues * Working closely with site supervisors and lifting teams to ensure safe operations ✅ Requirements: * Valid CPCS or NPORS A17E (Suspended Load) ticket * Proven experience operating telehandlers in a construction environment * Strong understanding of health & safety procedures * Ability to work independently and as part of a team * Full PPE 💼 What We Offer: * Long-term work * Weekly pay * Supportive site team and safe working environment Interested?📞 Call us on 01622235681 📧 Or ema

🚧 Job Opportunity: Telehandler Driver (A17E Suspended Load) 🚧 📍 Location: Ashford, Kent 🕒 Start Date: January 2026 Duration: Two Years We are currently seeking a qualified and experienced Telehandler Driver with a valid CPCS/NPORS A17E ticket (Suspended Loads) to join our team on a busy construction site. 🔧 Key Responsibilities: * Operating a telehandle