Bowmer And Kirkland Limited

Job Title: HR Advisor Location: Heage, Derbyshire Salary: Competitive Job Type: Full time - 12 Month FTC Since being established in 1923 Bowmer + Kirkland has grown to become one of the most successful privately-owned, and family run construction groups in the UK. Our Investors in People accreditation demonstrates our commitment to our staff and we are Scheme Partners of the Considerate Constructors Scheme - something which only a select number of high performing contractors achieve. We are looking for an additional HR Advisor, to join our friendly HR team at our Head Office in Heage, Belper. This is a full-time position, working Monday - Friday from 8.30am - 5.30pm, joining a well-established HR Team, supporting approximately 2,000 employees. You will be required to travel to other offices/sites as part of the role and there will be some working from home. The role will be varied to meet the changing needs of the business. Main duties and responsibilities of the role may include : Providing day to day HR advice to the business, supporting on the effective application of policy and procedure. Guiding, coaching and facilitating managers through employee relations cases (e.g. disciplinary, grievances, redundancies, long-term absence etc.), intervening and steering in the appropriate direction, while taking account of the relevant policies, employment law and business needs. Case work in relation to the above. Managing the absence and wellbeing for the group and supporting individuals on a case-by-case basis. Including but not limited to absence/wellbeing meetings and tracking absence. Organising occupational health appointments and following these through back to the employee/Director. Liaising with payroll regarding any sickness pay queries. Supporting managers with the effective and efficient performance of their employees, identifying and facilitating appropriate interventions through the performance management processes. Managing VISA applications for international employees, including issuing CoS and advising on processes. Managing recruitment campaigns for the Group. Assisting other members of the HR Team in liaising with local schools, colleges and universities; supporting with mock interviews and careers fairs. Assisting and leading where appropriate on other projects and activities. Dealing with general day to day enquiries and managing the HR inbox. Undertaking any other reasonable duties as requested from time to time by the Group Head of HR. Skills and experience we are seeking in the ideal candidate: Personable and approachable. Good communication and listening skills. Strong attention to detail. Ability to work alone and as part of a team. Previous experience in case management. A full, clean, UK driving licence. The Ideal candidate will be CIPD level 5 qualified or have equivalent experience. Bowmer + Kirkland is an equal opportunities employer: We are a disability confident employer and actively encourage applicants who are covered under the equality act to apply. Please contact Jane Robinson in advance of an interview to discuss any adjustments that are required in order to support you in the process. If you're interested in the role and would like to put yourself forward, please hit APPLY and attach your CV. Candidates with the relevant experience or job title of; Human Resources Executive, HR Advisor, Human Resources Advisor, HR Generalist, HR Officer, Employee Relations Advisor, Resourcing Talent Advisor, Senior HR Coordinator, Group HR Operations Officer, may also be considered for this role.

Job Title: Assistant Quality Manager - Central Region Location: DE56 2BW Salary: Competitive Job Type: This is a full time, permanent role. Ideally 8 hours over 5 days per week, 08:30am - 5:30pm. About Bowmer + Kirkland: Since being established in 1923 Bowmer + Kirkland has grown to become one of the most successful privately-owned, and family run construction groups in the UK. Our Investors in People accreditation demonstrates our commitment to our staff and we are Scheme Partners of the Considerate Constructors Scheme - something which only a select number of high performing contractors achieve. We are seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Quality Manager to join our Central Region, based at High Edge Court, Heage, Belper, Derbyshire DE56 2BW, to manage procedures, systems and quality are paramount to the success of the region and the wider B+K business and this appointment is considered to be critical in ensuring the highest standards of quality management are achieved and maintained. Role duties: Provide quality and systems related support to regional projects, before, during and after construction. Support with training, technical knowledge and lessons learnt sharing with regional teams & other peers Ensure compliance to meet legal, contract and manufacturers requirements during design & construction. Aid in the identification and development of improvements to our Management System and supporting tools. Monitor our regional offices and projects to establish how effective and relevant the Management System is. A requirement to travel and lodge away due to business needs. Key skills and experience required: Driving Licence Essential CSCS would be an advantage (can provide training if Req'd) Site set up support of all internal systems - Biosite -Work Wallet - RDrive - Smart waste Site set up support of management system - 4P Development Audits on site Assist with onsite training of systems with B&K staff and Subcontract supply chain A degree or HND HNC equivalent in a building related discipline Construction site experience is an advantage In return we offer: 25 days holiday per year, plus 8 bank holidays & Christmas Eve A car or car allowance provided. Entry into the Group Personal Pension Scheme Private Health Insurance (subject to a qualifying period) Enhanced family friendly policies (subject to qualifying period) Eye care voucher scheme Training & Development Opportunities Bowmer + Kirkland is an equal opportunities employer. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and actively encourage applicants who are covered under the equality act to apply. Please contact HR in advance of an interview to discuss any adjustments that are required in order to support you in the process. We are also signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and encourage applications from service leavers. NO AGENCIES PLEASE . If you're interested in the role and would like to put yourself forward, please hit APPLY and attach your CV and Cover Letter. Candidates with the experience and relevant job titles of; Quality Assurance Manager, Quality Control Manager, Quality Systems Manager, Quality Manager, Process Improvement Manager, may also be considered for this role.

Job Title: Design Manager - Education Projects Location: Bristol Salary: Competitive Job Type: This is a full time, permanent role 40 hours over 5 days per week About Bowmer + Kirkland: Since being established in 1923 Bowmer + Kirkland has grown to become one of the most successful privately-owned, and family run construction groups in the UK. Our Investors in People accreditation demonstrates our commitment to our staff and we are Scheme Partners of the Considerate Constructors Scheme - something which only a select number of high performing contractors achieve. We are now looking to strengthen our team with the appointment of an experienced Design Manager with a background in the education sector, to lead the coordination and delivery of design across pre-construction and live project phases of our work rebuilding schools. The Role: As Design Manager, you will be responsible for managing the school design intent through detailed interrogation, coordination, and leadership of the design process across the full project lifecycle. This includes ensuring compliance with the Building Safety Act, CDM Regulations, statutory approvals, and B+K's internal governance. You will work collaboratively with clients, consultants, specialist subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure design excellence, programme certainty, and buildability-while embedding health and safety and digital innovation throughout. You will play a key part in ensuring information flows smoothly between the B+K, subcontractors, consultants, and the client - contributing to the delivery of high-quality, well-coordinated projects. Duties of the Role: The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional leadership, a robust understanding of delivering in a main contracting environment, and the ability to work collaboratively with key project stakeholders. A relentless focus on safe delivery, programme certainty, stakeholder engagement, and quality assurance are essential. Key Responsibilities: Lead the management of the design process across one or more projects. Coordinate the full design team including consultants and design-and-build subcontractors. Manage the design programme, RFIs, change control and document control processes. Ensure designs are compliant with Building Regulations, planning conditions, CDM, and other statutory requirements. Drive Safety in Design (SiD) and embed buildability and health & safety risk mitigation. Oversee BIM coordination, clash detection reviews, and digital model audits. Support tendering, value engineering and pre-construction activities. Maintain a high level of technical and commercial awareness in all design decision-making. Engage in client meetings and lead proactive design-based communication. Participate in lessons learned and best practice forums to enhance our delivery model. Mentor junior design team members and actively support CPD development. Key Skills & Experience required: Proven experience in a design management role, ideally within a main contracting environment. Strong technical design background with a degree (or equivalent) in a construction-related discipline. Solid understanding of current regulations (Building Safety Act, CDM, Building Regs, etc.). Experience in coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing specialist subcontractors. Skilled in BIM processes and using platforms such as Viewpoint 4P. Proactive, organised, and a confident communicator. Capable of managing a range of project types, tight deadlines, and complex design scopes. In return we offer: 25 days holiday per year, plus 8 bank holidays and Christmas Eve. Entry into the Group Personal Pension Scheme Private Health Insurance (subject to a qualifying period) Enhanced family friendly policies (subject to qualifying period) Eye care voucher scheme Training & Development Opportunities Bowmer + Kirkland are an equal opportunities employer. We are a disability confident employer and actively encourage applicants who are covered under the equality act to apply. Please contact HR in advance of an interview to discuss any adjustments that are required in order to support you in the process. If you're interested in the role and would like to put yourself forward, please hit APPLY and attach your CV and Cover Letter. Candidates with the experience and relevant job titles of; Design Coordinator, Design and Build Manager, Technical Manager, Principal Designer, Design Lead, Technical Coordinator, Engineering Program Manager, may also be considered for this role.