Project Manager -Twickenham – £30k – £35k

An excellent opportunity has arisen with a well-established storage and logistics company based in South West London.  
To offer Project Management support within the Contracting Department.  The post holder will be required to have excellent project and account management skills. The ability to work within close time constraints and within budget.  You will need to be able to work from the start to the fruition of the project, working closely with their key clients.
It would also be a great advantage if a second European language was spoken. You will also need to be open to travel with this role, both in the UK and Europe. This role would suit someone who comes from a construction background.
Hours of business : Monday to Friday, 8.30 : 5pm

Key Accountabilities:

• Site meetings
• Site surveys
• Liaising with clients
• Liaising with contractors and sub-contractors
• Ensuring all elements of the project run smoothly, within budget and time constraints
• Management of subcontractors and external suppliers
• Budget management and control
• Purchasing, ordering and expediting of materials both in house and from external suppliers
• Surveying of sites UK and Europe
• Technical support to sales team
• Customer facing
• Project and budget reporting
• Management of onsite installations
• Financial management of project expenses as well as contract variations.
• Control of project from sales handover to client handover
• Liaison between sales, factory and client
• Second language ability (preference)
• Planning resources
• Customer satisfaction and complaints resolution
• Extensive travel in the UK and Europe

Person Specification:

• Excellent organisations skills
• Energy and drive
• A strong influencer / negotiator
• An ideas person
• Someone who wishes to progress in their career
• Excellent customer service skills
• Wiling to travel
• Lives 10 miles radius of Twickenham

Qualifications and skills

• Experience as a project manager in line with the APM Competency Framework (Association for Project Managers)
• Experience in the commercial aspects of delivering projects for external customers in terms of customer charging, internal cost control and achievement of margin.
• A sound understanding at a basic level of core project financial disciplines such as profit and loss accounting, revenue, cost and cash flow forecasting.
• Trade supervisor in construction
• Health and Safety qualifications
• Any building qualifications will be an advantage
• Computer literate
• Good communication skills
• Basic knowledge of Valuations
• Trainee quantity surveyor
• Language would be an advantage not a necessity

We do try to get back to as many applicants as possible, however some roles are in very high demand, and we will always carefully select and shortlist the resumes that are most aligned to our client’s requirements; so, if you have not heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please assume that your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion.

Social Media Account Manager : Twickenham area – £38k
We are on the hunt for an experienced Social Media Account Manager to join our client, a leading marketing & events company in Twickenham area.
Working within a fast moving and creative agency environment, the Social Media Account Manager will be responsible for managing client relationships and project deliveries of multiple social media accounts and integrated campaigns, including internal agency digital marketing requirements. Working with a small but energetic and hands on team, delivering on existing client work, establishing and building relationships, and seeking new opportunities and fostering business growth. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to pitches and strategic ideation too, with budgeting and forecasting experience a must.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Work with clients and the internal Comms team to define and create social media and integrated digital strategies that collaborates with marketing, PR and advertising campaigns, research top influencers, competitors, and trends in clients’ industries.
• Planning, insight, mapping and content creation direction 
• Create timely and engaging content optimised for platform used and intended audience.
• Monitor sites for community opportunities and initiate conversations on behalf of the client.
• Analyse and report social media activity on a monthly basis to clients, and for new opportunities.
• Keen eye for delivering engaging and professional visuals (briefing design and production teams) that reflect the client and their brand (Customize social media pages (ex. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+, YouTube), develop supporting offline collateral, create original content, etc. 
• Finger on the pulse, stay current with digital and social media trends and tools : includes attending relevant events, networking, avid interest on future gazing, including key news sources and influencers in this space 
• Continue to refine and define our social marketing process to maximise impact.
• Work with teams to create a solid branding message that’s reflected across marketing materials, social media content and shared by employees

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
• 3+ years of social media marketing experience (must have account management experience).
• Experience including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Google+, Google Communities, Twitter, Flickr, YouTube, Pinterest, and more.
• Knowledge of social media and analytics software (Hootsuite, Falcon, Google Analytics, Facebook Insights, etc.).
• Working knowledge of social media paid advertising campaigns including Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin and Twitter.
• Ability to blog about social media on the agency website based on research, experience, and relevant social media news.
• Strong understanding of user-generated content management, content marketing and reputation management.
• Strong, professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strategic content creation and excellent writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Exceptional time management skills including the ability to handle multiple clients with changing priorities.

PERSONAL ATTIBUTES:
• Creatively driven 
• Intelligent and inquisitive
• Confident, warm, outgoing personality
• Responsive, proactive and innovative
• Proficient in delivering the best creative solution and delivering under pressure
• A team player and a team leader: able to command the support and respect of the team
• Sense of humour and a positive mental attitude are a must!

In a nutshell – We are looking for a doer as well as a thinker, someone who is strategic but loves a hands on approach to marketing and account management. Someone who will work closely with teams in delivering a business vision, supporting and contributing to the company’s business growth ambition and someone who wants to learn, have fun and grow with the agency.

Sales Advisors required, Twickenham, Richmond & Chiswick : up to £19k + attractive team & individual bonus

Our client is looking for high-calibre Sales Advisors, to join their busy team. Working in the real estate / storage sector, this is an exciting fast-paced role, offering incredible training & development and career progression within the company.
As a Sales Advisor, you’ll be enthused about supporting the Managers in your store and will be the first point of contact for most of the customers; driving store sales and achieving KPI’s, selling merchandise and insurance, following up on enquiries and advising customers on the best solution for their particular needs, dealing with administration and ensuring all standards are maintained.

Having gained experience at a similar level in the retail or sales sectors, you’ll be confident, flexible, a team player, possess strong selling and communication skills and have a good knowledge of MS Office and a good head for figures, as this is a key part of the role. Ideally, you’ll be located within 30 minutes travelling time of the store. Our client is looking for someone who is reliable, with a ‘can-do’ attitude.

The stores are open 7 days a week and full-time staff work a 40-hour week to cover the following hours on a rota basis:

Monday to Friday: 8.00 am to 6.00 pm
Saturday: 9.00 am to 6.00 pm
Sunday: 10.00 am to 4.00 pm

This is no ordinary sales advisor position, you will need to have great communication and customer service skills.  Once you make a sale, you will need to be able to maintain relationships with your customers, so a good understanding of account management is key.

Training & Perks

If you feel you have the attributes listed above, the company will offer an extensive training programme to help you grow and develop within your position in the company. Plus, they are big on looking after their own people too, offering plenty of perks to say thanks for all your hard work. From days off on your birthday to incentive awards – cash prizes to reward great customer service. As well as this, there is a team bonus of up to 25% of your yearly salary, depending on team performance, as well as the individual bonus’ listed above.

A company that’s going places

The company is growing fast, which is why they are looking for more like-minded professional to join their team. They are full of ambition for the company and want people who share in that ambition.  People who want to make their mark with great customer service…and who get stuck in with helping the company continue to be great.

We do try to get back to as many applicants as possible, however some roles are in very high demand, and we will always carefully select and shortlist the resumes that are most aligned to our client’s requirements; so, if you have not heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please assume that your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion.

Audio Typist / Secretary – Richmond – £25k

Our client is looking for an Audio Secretary to join this busy, home interiors company.
We are looking for an experienced Audio Typist / Secretary who has an accurate audio typing speed, excellent telephone manner and office administration experience.

Hours of business are: Monday – Friday 9.15 – 5.15

Salary: £25k

We do try to get back to as many applicants as possible, however some roles are in very high demand, and we will always carefully select and shortlist the resumes that are most aligned to our clients requirements; so if you have not heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please assume that your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion.

Project Manager – North West London –  Circa £70,000 per annum

Our client, a rapidly growing, award winning building contractor based in NW London is seeking a Project Manager to join its expanding team.  You will need to demonstrate extensive experience in a similar position in the construction industry. 

As the Project Manager, your duties will be to:

• Monitor progress of Programme throughout the Development Phase, reporting closely on progress to the Director / Senior Management Team.
• Review the Contractors procurement programme and monitor the progress of procurement of construction packages against the programme and report to the employer through Monthly Project Report.
• Be fully involved in any design issues which have a detrimental impact on the employer and the end Building, and should be reported to the Employer.
• Be responsible for ensuring the Design Manager is managing the discharge of all Planning Conditions.
• Be responsible for managing and submitting the flow of information required to the Party Wall Surveyors prior to the issue of the awards and during the awards.
• Liaise with the Housing Association or their respective EA, and agree with the direction of Employer, a strategy for enabling the Housing Association to do their own marketing using the Employers show unit and marketing suite if the Housing Association is purchasing Shared Ownership or Private Residential Units.

Skills and experience:

• Previously from a civil engineering background.
• Extensive experience in project management within construction.
• A track record of delivery within a construction management or logistics function (over the past 3 years) that has led to performance improvement e.g. cost reduction, process/service enhancements, innovation.
• Excellent communication skills that build empathy and support, engage with individuals at all levels, influence, promote.
• IT skills (e.g. PowerPoint, Visio, Word, Excel)
• A proven track record of integrity and ethical behaviour.
• CSCS.
• SMSTS / SSSTS.
• First Aider.
• Lifting Supervisor Certification.
• Current full UK driving licence.
• Recognised safety programme, qualified and up to date.
• A suitable qualification in traffic management (e.g. Chapter 8 awareness).

For a detailed job description, please contact Aimee Weston

We do try to get back to as many applicants as possible, however some roles are in very high demand, and we will always carefully select and shortlist the resumes that are most aligned to our clients requirements; so if you have not heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please assume that your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion.

Site Foreman (Construction) : NW London : Up to £35k-£40k
Location: Developments in NW London
Lamb Personnel are looking to recruit a Site Foreman, for our client, a leading construction contractor based in NW London.

Job brief
We are looking for a competent Construction Foreman to coordinate operations and oversee workers at construction sites. As the point of reference of both workers and supervisors, you will be a key person for the completion of a project.
A construction foreman has a solid background in the field. Your leadership skills and your extensive experience have earned you the ability to direct the work of others and make quick decisions. You must be well-organized and favour safety above everything else.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate tasks according to priorities and plans
• Produce schedules and monitor attendance of team
• Allocate general and daily responsibilities
• Supervise and train workers and tradespeople
• Ensure manpower and resources are adequate
• Guarantee all safety precautions and quality standards are met
• Supervise the use of machinery and equipment
• Monitor expenditure and ensure it remains within budget
• Resolve problems when they arise
• Report on progress to managers, engineers etc.

Requirements

• Proven experience as construction foreman
• In-depth knowledge of construction procedures, equipment and OSH guidelines
• Ability to read drawings, plans and blueprints
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Ability to communicate and report effectively
• Aptitude in math
• Problem-solving abilities
• Good physical condition and stamina
• High school diploma or diploma in a skilled trade (electrician, carpenter etc.)

We do try to get back to as many applicants as possible, however some roles are in very high demand, and we will always carefully select and shortlist the resumes that are most aligned to our clients requirements; so if you have not heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please assume that your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion.

Site Manager (Construction) : NW London : Up to £55k

Location: Developments in NW London
Lamb Personnel are looking to recruit a Site Manager, for our client, a leading construction contractor based in NW London . You will report into the Senior Site Manager, Project Manager & Project Director and will be responsible for the Assistant Site Managers, Site Foreman & Logistics Manager

Main Objectives

• Reports directly to the Senior Site Manager, Project Manager and Project Director on all matters relating to the day to day running of the site.
• Responsibility for the required standards of Health and Safety, protection of works, presentation and quality of the development. Working to the agreed construction programme and financial parameters set by the senior management team of the company.

Key Duties:

• To have read, understood and comply with Company Policies and Procedures at all times.
• Ensure all visitors to site are aware of the company’s Health & Safety Policy and ensure that they do not go on site if unauthorised to do so without a company representative.
• Ensure that Company Health & Safety Policies and procedures are strictly adhered to and work closely with the company SHEQ Manager
• Maintain and produce, on request, up-to-date Health & Safety records.
• Ensure that all staff, sub-contractors and visitors to the site are appropriately inducted.
• Fully comply with the company’s Staff Handbook and company’s SHEQ procedures manual.
• Ensure all directly employed personnel work within the required specification and adhere to general company policies and procedures.
• Ensure all sub-contractors work within the required specification and adhere to general company policies and procedures.
• Ensure that procedures and controls laid down by the Company are fully implemented by all site personnel.
• Motivate, support and manage directly employed site staff. Provide training, coaching, appraisal and support as required to improve the performance of directly employed site staff.
• Ensure site presentation is maintained at the correct standard at all times.
• Take ownership of agreed construction programmes at pre-start meetings and assist the Senior Site Manager / Project Manager in accepting and checking the full construction package information being handed by Quantity Surveyors / Design Managers / Project Managers / Project Director or Senior Management Team.
• Take responsibility for early identification of outstanding construction information / detailed design / specifications which are required to maintain the agreed construction programme, and report these to the Senior Site Manager / Design Manager / Project Manager.
• Pre-plan the usage of key assets such as hoists to ensure planned assets meet the needs of the construction program.
• Ensure that company Health & Safety procedures are strictly adhered to
• Deliver all aspects of construction requirements in strict accordance with relevant technical and planning documentation provided etc
• Ensure cost effective construction in line with construction budgets by ensuring that the work undertaken is in full accordance with the cost provision allocated and as confirmed in cost valuations.
• Organise regular site construction meetings and pre-plan

Individual Specification

Required Skills, Competencies & Qualities

• Teamwork
• Forward Thinking
• Good man-management skills
• Ability to motivate and support staff
• Take responsibility and accountability
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to liaise with individuals within the company and external to the company
• Meet deadlines
• Enthusiastic
• Flexible / Dynamic
• Attention to detail
• Embrace training and self-develop

Required Qualifications & Training

• CSCS Card at Site Manager Level.
• Valid First Aid at Work Certificate
• Valid SMSTS Training Certificate.

Desirable Qualifications & Training

• CIOB / RICS / NVQ Qualification Level 3-4
• Valid scaffold appreciation certificate
• Valid LOLER certificate
• Crane supervisor
• Valid UK Driver’s License
• Temporary Works Co-ordinator training

Please contact Aimee Weston for a full job description.
We do try to get back to as many applicants as possible, however some roles are in very high demand, and we will always carefully select and shortlist the resumes that are most aligned to our clients requirements; so if you have not heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please assume that your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion.

Secretary to Construction Director : NW London : up to £32k depending on experience

Lamb Personnel are looking for an experienced professional with strong PA / Secretary background to join our client, a leading, well established company in the construction sector, based in NW London.

The opportunity is for a pro-active and bright secretary to provide secretarial services for the Construction Director. Duties will include letter writing, diary management, email correspondence, management of filing systems and other ad-hoc tasks that may arise.
As well as assisting with the above, the individual would be expected to assist with regular monthly tasks such as preparation of reporting packs.
Hours of work : Full-time, permanent  – Monday : Friday  8.30am : 5.30pm

Responsibilities & Main Duties:

• Assistance with diary management, booking meeting rooms.
• Email and letter writing.
• Taking minutes and writing up and distributing minutes for key meetings as required.
• Filing and preparation of key management documents

Personal skills:

• Proactive approach and flexibility and willingness to the evolving requirements of the role.
• Professional in approach and a strong communicator.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver to deadlines
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Attention to detail.
• Degree level preferred;
• Knowledge of Microsoft office programs, especially Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

We do try to get back to as many applicants as possible, however some roles are in very high demand, and we will always carefully select and shortlist the resumes that are most aligned to our client’s requirements; so if you have not heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please assume that your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion.

Head of Design – Twickenham – £40k

Highly successful and dynamic Marketing Management Consultancy that offer strategic marketing, sales and communications consulting to the Property and Construction industry have a new opportunity for a Head of Design to join them based in Twickenham.

In this brand new role as the Head of Design, reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will head up the design element of the business with profit-centre responsibility. The design capability of this hugely successful organisation has run successfully to date through their expert supply chain, with whom they continue to have excellent relations, however, are now looking to broaden their offer enabling them to secure larger projects to deliver successfully, and also have someone responsible for driving this area of the business.

Duties:

• Hold full responsibility for the management of all design projects in terms of financial performance, profit, accountability, risk and legals.
• Managing and working with a super team of proactive, young, keen and intelligent people.
• Creating and developing e-mail marketing campaigns.
• Maintain and upkeep company website proactively suggesting improvements and ensuring regularised updates.
• Creating copy, marketing collateral and blogs.
• Reviewing and recommendations on SEO/SEM, marketing databases, email, social media and display advertising, PPC and other marketing channels.
• Responsible for building and maintaining social media presence.
• Measure and report all digital marketing campaigns, and access against goals regularly (weekly/monthly).
• Winning presentations and generating growth in this department.
• Supporting the Sales Team and MD with sourcing new business.

Experience required:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in Graphic Design, Digital design and web design.
• Hold a proven track record of success and clients who can be authenticated.
• Have extensive experience working within a graphic design or marketing communications agency in a management / senior management position.
• Up to date knowledge of all aspects of digital marketing and a hunger for new IT and digital developments/software.
• Experience of setting up and running an App.
• Impeccable spelling and grammar with an eye for detail.
• Exceptional IT skills.
• Confidence in both the writing of reports and proposals and the delivery of them in pitch scenarios.
• Expert in all aspects of Social Media – in particular, Linked In, Facebook, HubSpot/Hootsuite, and possibly Pinterest/What’s App/Instagram.
• Able to report on analytics in a non-jargon way to clients and within the team.
• Have an understanding of targets, and why they need to be achieved for growth.

The successful candidate must be able to manage the existing supply chain, broaden this to find others where required/if required, and potentially grow their own design team working closely with the Managing Director. Additionally, they must be dynamic, focused, hard-working, client-focused and ‘puts the customer first’, with excellent attention to detail and be extremely competent. We are interested in speaking to candidates with a good track record and CV, that are highly personable and able to win business and manage clients’ expectations. This role will involve substantial client interface, client management and client presentations often in the London area or other parts of the UK, therefore, you will be required to travel.

Hours: Monday – Friday – 9am – 6pm

Salary : Circa £40,000 depending on experience

We do try to get back to as many applicants as possible, however some roles are in very high demand, and we will always carefully select and shortlist the resumes that are most aligned to our clients requirements; so if you have not heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please assume that your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion.