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Experienced Painter & Decorator Required Colchester New Build Project EA Associates are currently recruiting for 1 2 experienced Painters & Decorators to join a project in Colchester. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a high-quality development with an established and professional team. The Role You will be responsible for delivering a high standard of finish across internal areas of the project, including: Internal walls Ceilings Surface preparation and finishing work Requirements Proven experience in painting and decorating Own transport and tools essential Reliable and professional attitude References required What s Provided All materials supplied Ongoing work Starts available ASAP If you re an experienced Painter & Decorator looking for your next opportunity in Suffolk, we d like to hear from you. To apply or find out more, contact Ben at EA Associates today.

EA Associates require an experienced Floor Screeder for work near Camberley, Surrey starting Wednesday 24th June. The role: The project is a commercial refurbishment, which requries a number of small rooms to have fresh floor screed installed ready for follow on trades. Hours: 7:30am - 4:30pm Duration: Short term Parking: Free parking on site Suitable applicants must have: - Valid CSCS card - 3 Point PPE - Compliment of tools - Minimum 3yrs of screeding experience - 2 x Contactable work references Please contact Reece Harte on (phone number removed) or apply direct via the advert for further information.

EA Associates are partnering with a small, family run construction with a strong reputation for delivering quality projects across the residential and commercial sectors. As part of our growth strategy, we are looking to expand our presence within the social housing and planned/reactive maintenance markets. We are seeking an ambitious and driven Business Development Manager to help identify, secure, and develop new opportunities within housing associations, local authorities, and social housing providers. The Role Reporting to the directors, you will play a key role in driving business growth by building relationships with key decision-makers, identifying tender opportunities, and developing strategic partnerships within the social housing and maintenance sectors. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong industry contacts and experience of winning maintenance, refurbishment, and social housing contracts. Key Responsibilities Identify and develop new business opportunities within the social housing sector. Build and maintain relationships with housing associations, local authorities, framework providers, and property management organisations. Monitor and identify upcoming tender opportunities for reactive maintenance, planned maintenance, voids, repairs, and refurbishment works. Lead bid and tender submissions alongside the operational team. Develop and implement business development strategies to achieve growth targets. Attend networking events, industry forums, and client meetings. Maintain a pipeline of opportunities and provide regular reports on business development activities. Work closely with estimating, operations, and senior management teams to ensure successful project delivery and client satisfaction. Promote the company's services and strengthen its market presence. About You The successful candidate will have: Proven experience in business development within construction, property maintenance, or social housing. Strong understanding of social housing procurement routes, frameworks, and tendering processes. Established relationships within housing associations, local authorities, or maintenance procurement teams would be highly advantageous. A track record of securing maintenance, refurbishment, repairs, or compliance-related contracts. Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and drive results. Full UK driving licence. What We Offer Company vehicle or car allowance. Opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future growth of the business. Supportive and entrepreneurial working environment. Career progression opportunities within a growing company. Pension scheme and holiday entitlement. Apply Now If you have the drive, industry knowledge, and contacts to help grow our presence within the social housing and maintenance sector, we'd love to hear from you.

The Client Our client is a well-established main contractor based in the Colchester area, delivering a diverse portfolio of projects across Essex, Suffolk and the surrounding counties. Operating across multiple sectors including commercial, education, healthcare, residential and public sector works, they have built a strong reputation for quality, repeat business and collaborative project delivery. Due to continued growth and an increasing pipeline of secured work, they are looking to strengthen their pre-construction and delivery team with the appointment of a Design Manager / Planner. The Role This is a unique opportunity for an individual who enjoys becoming involved in projects from an early stage and playing a key role in both design coordination and programme management. Working closely with Directors, Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors and Site Teams, you will be responsible for coordinating the design process from pre-construction through to project completion, whilst also producing and managing project programmes. The role would suit an experienced Design Manager looking to broaden their responsibilities, an established Planner with strong technical construction knowledge, or an individual who has experience across both disciplines. Responsibilities Managing the design process from tender through to project completion Coordinating consultants, architects, engineers and specialist subcontractors Reviewing design information to identify clashes, omissions and buildability issues Producing, developing and maintaining construction programmes Monitoring programme performance and identifying potential delays Supporting bid and tender submissions with programme and methodology input Attending design team and client meetings Managing design deliverables and information flow throughout the project lifecycle Working closely with site teams to ensure projects are delivered in line with programme requirements Assisting with risk management, procurement sequencing and construction planning Qualifications & Experience Previous experience as a Design Manager, Planner, Project Manager or similar role within the construction industry Experience working for a main contractor would be highly advantageous Strong understanding of the design and construction process Experience using planning software such as Asta Powerproject, Microsoft Project or similar Ability to interpret technical drawings and construction information Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities Full UK driving licence required What to do next If you're looking for a role that combines technical design management with project planning and programme responsibility, we'd be keen to hear from you. Please apply today or contact EA Associates for a confidential discussion regarding the opportunity.

The Client Our client is a well-established main contractor based in the Colchester area, delivering a diverse range of construction projects across Essex, Suffolk and the surrounding counties. With a strong reputation built over many years, they operate across a variety of sectors and continue to experience steady growth, creating an opportunity to strengthen their finance team with the appointment of a Finance Coordinator. The Role This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-oriented finance professional looking to join a busy and supportive construction business. Working closely with the Finance Manager and wider operational teams, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day financial administration of the company, ensuring records are maintained accurately and financial processes run efficiently. The role would suit someone with previous finance, accounts or bookkeeping experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to play a key role within a growing business. Responsibilities Processing purchase invoices and supplier payments Raising sales invoices and assisting with credit control activities Reconciling supplier and customer accounts Assisting with month-end reporting and management accounts preparation Managing expense claims and company credit card reconciliations Maintaining accurate financial records and filing systems Supporting payroll administration where required Liaising with suppliers, subcontractors and clients regarding payment queries Assisting with cash flow monitoring and reporting Providing general administrative support to the finance function Qualifications & Experience Previous experience within a finance, accounts or bookkeeping role Experience using accounting software such as Sage, Xero or similar Strong attention to detail and organisational skills Good understanding of purchase ledger and sales ledger processes Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines Excellent communication skills and a professional manner Experience within the construction sector would be advantageous but is not essential What to do next If you're looking to join a well-respected construction business where you can develop your career within a supportive finance team, we'd be keen to hear from you. Please apply today or contact EA Associates for a confidential discussion.