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Business Development Manager Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 + commission (uncapped) Location: Vauxhall, London (office-based) The Opportunity We're looking for a driven and energetic Business Development Manager to join a long-established painting and decorating contractor with a strong reputation for quality and delivery across multiple sectors. This is a pure growth role ideal for someone hungry to succeed, open doors, and build a pipeline from scratch. No construction background needed; attitude, resilience and work ethic matter more. About the Role What You'll Be Doing This role is focused on winning new business and creating opportunities. You will: Make a high volume of outbound cold calls to generate leads Identify and open new client relationships Build a pipeline of opportunities for tender and pricing teams Develop client relationships over time into repeat business Work closely with the commercial team to convert opportunities into project wins The core responsibility is simple: bring in new business. Everything else builds from there a common priority for BDM roles focused on growth and client acquisition About the Business Where You'll Be Working You'll be joining a specialist contractor operating since the 1970s, delivering painting, decorating and specialist finishes across residential, commercial, healthcare, education, and more. Known for quality, collaboration and reliability, the business offers a strong platform to win and deliver work. Requirements & Rewards What you'll bring: Sales mindset with high energy and resilience Confidence on the phone and strong communication skills Hunger to win business and earn commission Any sales experience is beneficial (entry-level considered) What you'll get back: £35k-£45k base salary Uncapped commission on project wins Clear opportunity to grow with the business Direct impact on company growth and your earnings To Apply Don't just send a CV call and explain why you should get the job. Email: . co . uk (remove spaces) Call: Contact Alex directly LinkedIn: Connect with Alex Wallace and send a message

Job Purpose: At Lucy Properties we pride ourselves on maintaining high standards across our 360 rental properties in the Oxford area. We are seeking a proactive and experienced Maintenance Assistant to join our professional and friendly maintenance team based in Jericho. This role offers the opportunity to work across a wide variety of tasks in a well-organised and respectful workplace, where quality, safety and teamwork are key. Business Overview: At Lucy Real Estate, comprised of Lucy Properties and Lucy Developments, our mission is to provide high-quality homes and outstanding support to our tenants and buyers alike. Lucy Properties is a trusted letting and management business that owns, lets and manages a portfolio of 360 residential properties, home to over 850 tenants in Oxford. Our dedicated in-house property and maintenance team ensures responsive, professional service, with tenant satisfaction as our top priority. Lucy Developments specialize in the creation of high-end, sustainable homes for sale. Focused on prime locations within a 90-minute commute from Oxford, we are committed to thoughtful design, environmental responsibility, and long-term value. Job Context: As a Maintenance Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring our properties are safe, well maintained and presented to a high standard. You will carry out general maintenance duties including carpentry, decorating, plumbing, general cleaning and landscaping, working both independently and as part of the wider maintenance team. You will conduct regular inspections to quickly identify and address maintenance needs, assist with event setups as required and ensure ongoing compliance with health and safety regulations. Job Dimensions: - This is a full-time client facing role working 37hours per week Monday to Friday. - The successful candidate will be expected take part in the on-call emergency rota - The role will report directly to the Maintenance Manager. Key Accountabilities: - Carry out scheduled and ad-hoc property repairs and maintenance to a high standard. - Conduct preventative maintenance and identify areas requiring upgrades or replacements - Provide clear advice and support to tenants on maintenance matters - Undertake a variety of repair and maintenance tasks including:Carpentry, General building work, Basic Plumbing, Painting and decorating, Brickwork and plastering, Roofing and guttering. - Furniture removal and waste disposal (using company van) - Conduct regular property inspections to identify potential issues - Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations - Participate in the emergency on-call rota as required - Undertake any other duties as required to support continuous service improvement Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience - Experience in property maintenance or a related trade - Working knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, painting and general repairs - Ability to troubleshoot and resolve minor electrical, plumbing and structural issues - Competency in using hand tools and maintenance equipment - Strong communication skills and a customer focused approach - Full UK driving licence (clean) Behavioural Competencies: - Positive and confident approach to tasks - Reliable, self-motivated, and well organised - Excellent time management and problem-solving skills - Able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team - Professional appearance and conduct - Demonstrates strong attention to detail - Takes pride in delivering high-quality work About Us: Lucy Properties is a property owner and lettings & management business within Oxfordshire. With an increasing focus on sustainable living, we invest in and manage over 500 lettable units with over 650 tenants. One of Oxford's largest private landlords, our properties - including residential units, offices, car parks and agricultural land - are managed and maintained in-house, providing an extremely high-quality service to residential and commercial tenants alike.

Our clients are expanding their commercial team out of their Watford office. They are looking for a Quantity Surveyor who can share in this growth ethos. Honesty, integrity and teamwork will be at the heart of what they do. Ideally they are looking for Quantity Surveyor with experience dealing and working with direct labour teams of people , time sheets etc . Any background in painting, brickwork or plastering or roofing , or civils or new builds in terms of QS could work for this role along with tendering ,estimating and refurbishments but dealing and working with direct teams is a big tick . £69,400 inc car allowance ( 6700) plus fuel card , Profit share (last year 14% ), private health, pension, life etc They are looking for an enthusiastic, people focused and entrepreneurial Quantity Surveyor to join their dedicated commercial and operational team, who specialise in Painting and Decorating and associated planned refurbishment works to the public, private, residential and educational sector . Painting background isn't essential , though if you have any exposure in regards to QS in that regard then definitely highlight it in your Cv as its a big plus to them . They have been an established and leading property services company for over 75 years, based across England and Wales, in over 18 locations and 32 Business Units, so very well established . They are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to work as part of their fantastic Painting team. The main customer base will be Social Housing and Council/ Local authority , Housing Associations so worth mentioning any experience ( on your CV ) in these sectors or projects you've worked as this could be beneficial . They value their employees and offer an exceptional benefits package the chance to be a part of their prosperous long-term future that is full of potential, development and opportunity. Be part of the company profit share scheme (14% of base salary achieved last year) Private mileage scheme and a fuel card Let us help you prepare for your future with an enhanced employer pension contribution of up to 7% OR a savings scheme. Life, Medical and Permanent Health Insurance Annual leave, but you may want longer or less, so buy up to 5 days or sell up to 3 days per year. Access to the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity to support your health and wellbeing, including free legal and financial advice. Annual pay reviews Enhanced maternity/ paternity pay. Training and development opportunities Trade discounts from our preferred suppliers for you and your friends and family, and Specsavers vouchers The Quantity Surveyor role: As a Quantity Surveyor , you will actively tender, estimate and measure onsite and also liaise with direct labour at the client . We can offer a variety of works including established frameworks and core contracts with prestigious clients within the public, and residential sector as well as our services covering into the retirement living, commercial and education sectors too. Specifically, you will: Measure and prepare cost estimates for contracts and tenders, highlighting any commercial risks. Prepare cost value reconciliations for contracts, identifying commercial risks and opportunities to ensure correct contract planning from the outset. Work closely with the Contracts Manager to ensure productivity labour targets are agreed and issued before contract start, including direct labour incentives where possible. Build strong client and supplier relations, to ensure any variations and progress of contracts are discussed and mutual solutions are sought, always. Complete and analyse weekly reporting from site, ensuring it has adequate cost information (including labour rates and performance expectations, budgets, value, progress, quality, and safety) What will you bring as Quantity Surveyor? You will be inquisitive, organised, and honest as well as being a genuine 'people person' who thrives when collaborating with clients, trade teams and immediate colleagues. Fostering a real 'working together' environment, whilst building valued long-term relationships. Proven experience in a similar estimating and surveying role. Experience of the commercial management of projects from tender and estimation stages through to final account. Experience of successfully managing a value of works up to £3 million annually. Entrepreneurial spirit, with a key eye for identifying business opportunities, and areas for negotiation and better gains. You will describe yourself as commercial, analytical, and accurate in your approach.

Quantity Surveyor Emersons Green Bristol £60,630 inc car allowance ( 6700) plus fuel card , Profit share last year 14% , private health, pension, life etc Our client are expanding their commercial team out of their long established Bristol office. As a Quantity Surveyor in Bristol, you will actively tender, estimate and measure onsite. They can offer a variety of works including established frameworks and core contracts with prestigious housing clients within the public, and residential sector as well as their property services covering defence, commercial and education sectors too. The work is varied - and they'd be particularly interested to hear from you if you have experience on site, pricing and dealing with direct labour and subcontractors. They are looking for a Quantity Surveyor who can share in this growth ethos. Honesty, integrity and teamwork will be at the heart of what they do. Ideally they are looking for Quantity Surveyor with experience dealing and working with direct labour teams of people , time sheets etc . Any background especially in Painting, brickwork or plastering or roofing , or new builds in terms of QS could work for this role along with tendering ,estimating and refurbishments but dealing and working with direct teams is a big tick . They are looking for an enthusiastic, people focused Quantity Surveyor to join their dedicated commercial and operational team, who specialise in Painting and Decorating and associated planned refurbishment works . Painting background isn't essential , though if you have any experience in that regard in terms of QS in Painting definitely mention that on the CV as its a big plus . They have been an established and leading property services company for over 75 years, based across England and Wales, in over 18 locations and 32 Business Units, so very well established . They are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to work as part of their fantastic Painting team. The main customer base will be Social Housing and Council/ Local authority , Housing Associations so you its worth highlighting any experience ( on your CV ) in these sectors or projects you've worked as this would be beneficial . They value their employees and offer an exceptional benefits package and the chance to be a part of their prosperous long-term future that is full of potential, development and opportunity. Be part of the company profit share scheme (14% of base salary achieved last year) Private mileage scheme and a fuel card Let us help you prepare for your future with an enhanced employer pension contribution of up to 7% OR a savings scheme. Life, Medical and Permanent Health Insurance Annual leave, but you may want longer or less, so buy up to 5 days or sell up to 3 days per year. Access to the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity to support your health and wellbeing, including free legal and financial advice. Annual pay reviews Enhanced maternity/ paternity pay. Training and development opportunities Trade discounts from our preferred suppliers for you and your friends and family, and Specsavers vouchers The Quantity Surveyor role: As a Quantity Surveyor in Bristol, you will actively tender, estimate and measure onsite. They can offer a variety of works including established frameworks and core contracts with prestigious housing clients within the public, and residential sector as well as their property services covering defence, commercial and education sectors too. Specifically, you will: Measure and prepare cost estimates for contracts and tenders, highlighting any commercial risks. Prepare cost value reconciliations for contracts, identifying commercial risks and opportunities to ensure correct contract planning from the outset. Work closely with the Contracts Manager to ensure productivity labour targets are agreed and issued before contract start, including direct labour incentives where possible. Build strong client and supplier relations, to ensure any variations and progress of contracts are discussed and mutual solutions are sought, always. Complete and analyse weekly reporting from site, ensuring it has adequate cost information (including labour rates and performance expectations, budgets, value, progress, quality, and safety) What will you bring as Quantity Surveyor? You will be inquisitive, organised, and honest as well as being a genuine 'people person' who thrives when collaborating with clients, trade teams and immediate colleagues. Fostering a real 'working together' environment, whilst building valued long-term relationships. Proven experience in a similar estimating and surveying role. Experience of the commercial management of projects from tender and estimation stages through to final account. Experience of successfully managing a value of works up to £3 million annually. Entrepreneurial spirit, with a key eye for identifying business opportunities, and areas for negotiation and better gains. You will describe yourself as commercial, analytical, and accurate in your approach. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits: Company car Company pension Flexitime Life insurance Private medical insurance Profit sharing Sick pay Experience: Quantity Surveying : 2 years (required) social housing./council sector : 1 year (preferred) working with direct labour: 2 years (required) Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (required)

Maintenance Handyperson Imperial London Hotel Group 40 hours a week. Fully Flexible hours within 8.00am to 8.00pm £25,856.00 + Benefits In joining our team, you ll be immediately welcomed into the Imperial London Hotels (ILH) family where we have a rich history of 175 years of hospitality experience creating unique guest experiences. Our seven hotels are all located in the heart of Bloomsbury, Central London. From our charming 34-bedroom boutique Morton Hotel to our largest and lively Royal National hotel with a huge 1630-bedrooms, there is a role here for everyone from Housekeeper to Sous Chef and Shift Engineer to Hotel General Manager. We are now recruiting for a Maintainance Assistant to work at one of our hotels. With over 3076 bedrooms, 10 restaurants across our 7 Imperial London Hotels, our maintenance team are never short of something to do. As Painter and Decorator, you are a key part of our maintenance team supporting all types of painting and decorating jobs (general maintenance and refurbishment) both inside and outside the hotels and other buildings to our company standard using appropriate tools and equipment, whilst keeping a clean and tidy working area. No two days are ever the same, though some of your key duties will include; minor repairs to walls and joinery using appropriate fillers and sealants, preparing surfaces ready for decoration, regular floor walks to inspect wall coverings and other public areas reporting any defects and repair immediately, working with contractors as directed by the Maintenance Manager You ll coordinate your daily tasks and any other scheduled maintenance activity with your front of house team to ensure requests are managed promptly and in a timely manner whilst operating in a safe and efficient way according to all H&S legislation and company policy. What we d like from you Ideally you will have had some previous experience painting and decorating or general maintainance, but if you haven t don t worry, we ll support you with practical training and development to help you reach your full potential. What we d like from you is a positive can-do attitude, able to work independently and as part of team. A stickler for detail, you ll take pride in delivering a great job each time. Able to prioritise and multi-task, you ll be confident speaking with both guests and anyone in the business. With a high standard of personal presentation and grooming, a positive attitude, you will be flexible to work in range of different work situations as required. What you ll get in return Holidays 28 (inc. of bank holidays) increasing with length of service up to 33 days Reward and recognition schemes including discounts across a number of high street brands 30% discount to friends and family at our hotels (excluding Morton Hotel) Employee Assistance Programme Workplace pension scheme Interest free season ticket loan (after probation) Training and development through our ILH Group Academy to support your career development and growth. Employee recognition awards, Christmas Party and other social events. Free Meals on Duty Local discounts at Gym, Dry Cleaners, Restaurant outlets

This role offers an exciting opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join a growing commercial team in Newbury, contributing to long-term cyclical contracts across public, private, residential, and educational sectors. The position focuses on estimating, tendering, and contract management, with a strong emphasis on collaboration, integrity, and sustainable growth. Client Details The client is a well-established contractor with a strong reputation for delivering painting, decorating, and planned refurbishment works across multiple sectors including residential, public, and education. They foster a collaborative, people-focused culture and are committed to sustainable growth, employee development, and long-term client relationships. Description Supporting a growing commercial team with a strong pipeline of long-term cyclical contracts. Specialises in painting, decorating, and planned refurbishment works across the public sector. Responsible for tendering, estimating, and on-site measurement of works. Prepare cost value reconciliations and identify commercial risks and opportunities. Collaborate with Contracts Managers to set productivity targets and manage labour incentives. Maintain strong relationships with clients and suppliers to manage contract variations and progress. Analyse weekly site reports covering labour rates, budgets, progress, quality, and safety. Requires experience in estimating and surveying, managing projects up to £3 million annually. Seeks a commercially minded, entrepreneurial individual with strong analytical and negotiation skills. Offers a comprehensive benefits package including profit share, enhanced pension, insurance, flexible leave, training, and wellbeing support. Emphasises honesty, integrity, teamwork, and a people-focused approach. Profile Proven experience in estimating and surveying, from tender through to final account. Ability to manage projects with an annual value of up to £3 million. Strong commercial awareness with an analytical and accurate approach. Entrepreneurial mindset with a talent for identifying business opportunities and negotiating effectively. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative, people-focused attitude. Ability to build and maintain long-term relationships with clients, suppliers, and colleagues. Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with varied contract types. Commitment to honesty, integrity, and teamwork. Willingness to contribute to a culture of sustainable growth and continuous improvement. Job Offer Profit share scheme (14% of base salary achieved last year). Private mileage scheme and fuel card. Enhanced employer pension contribution up to 7% or access to a savings scheme. Life, medical, and permanent health insurance. Flexible annual leave options (buy up to 5 days or sell up to 3 days). Access to health and wellbeing support, including free legal and financial advice. Annual pay reviews. Enhanced maternity and paternity pay. Training and development opportunities. Trade discounts for you, your friends, and family, plus Specsavers vouchers.