I oversee our Manchester office and recruit white collar disciplines for contractors and developers throughout the North West region.
Claire Kettle
Managing Consultant
I joined Harvey Lawrence twelve years ago and throughout that time I have focused on recruiting in the Manchester market, placing both permanent and temporary staff for contractors and developers. I am fiercely committed to offering the best possible recruitment service to all of our clients and candidates.
Before joining Harvey Lawrence, I spent twelve years in financial services which gave me a strong background in business and dealing with compliance, customer service and reporting. Overall I feel that my twenty-four year work history has given me a deep understanding of what good customer service should feel like.
I have seen Harvey Lawrence develop as a strong construction recruitment force and feel proud of the market longevity and standing that we have created in an ever-changing marketplace. Our clients and candidates have confidence in the brand and trust that we do business the right way. For me, doing a good job and working for a company that you believe in is where it's at.
Please feel free to contact me if you are interested in exploring job opportunities or looking to recruit within the Greater Manchester or Merseyside areas.
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Site Manager
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Site Manager - 4 Weeks Holiday Cover - Manchester city centre - Main Contractor The opportunity: You will be working on the internals of a large new build and refurb scheme in the centre of Manchester. You will be supporting the Project Manager by taking control of a number of floors in the building. You will push and drive the works whilst maintaining high quality workmanship and finishes. Site Manager must have a keen eye for detail and a proven background with internals. This is a 4 week holiday cover role so candidates applying must be able to start on the 29th July 2019 and commit to the 23rd August to ensure vacationing staff can relax and enjoy their time off. Skills / Experience: CSCS SMSTS & First Aid Experience of internals is highly desirable Be able to start on the 29th July 2019 To apply for the role of Site Manager please contact me on 01785 413140
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Freelance Site Manager
Greater Manchester, England
Freelance Site Manager - Holiday Cover - Monday 19th August start for 4 weeks - Main Contractor - Social Housing The opportunity: As Freelance Site Manager, you will be providing temporary cover whilst the Site Manager and Project Manager are on annual leave working on social housing kitchen, bathroom and roof replacements within the Manchester area. As this is on a 15+ storey block of flats, experience of working at height will be of benefit. Duties will include ensuing day to day site management responsibilities including management of sub-contractors and ensuring health and safety out on site is adhered to at all times and that any issues are closed out quickly and effectively. Skills / Experience: CSCS SMSTS First Aid Asbestos Awareness Working at Height or Scaffold Awareness Be familiar with Hoist operations Ideally have knowledge of Alucobond cladding To Apply Freelance Site Managers with the right experience should apply immediately via the link
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Site Manager
Greater Manchester, England
Site Manager - North West Main Contractor - This is a chance to join a dynamic management team with work already secured for the next 12 months plus Following consistent growth, a Regional Contractor that has an established background and has been trading for over 100 years in the North West is looking to further expand their existing Team. Employing over 800 staff throughout their offices, this is an opportunity to join a brand who believe in promoting from within, supporting and investing in their staff to continuously drive their business forward. Skills & Experience As Site Manager, you will have a strong track record of working on social housing refurbishments including replacement of kitchens, bathrooms and roofing. You will have the ability to develop strong relationships with both tenants and sub-contractors alike and will be responsible for providing progress report updates, checking that quality is maintained throughout each scheme, attend all meetings, manage and oversee all subcontractors on site and ensure that all Health, Safety and Welfare policies are adhered to at all times. A clear line of communication with residents and site teams is key throughout the works, and you will have the experience to close out any issues or queries quickly and effectively ensuring that programme is maintained throughout the works. If you are a Site Manager looking for a role that can provide great challenges as well as great rewards, then this job will match that criteria. As a minimum, you will need: *Experience working on Social Housing projects *Clear written and spoken skills *First Aid *SMSTS *CSCS *Asbestos Awareness To Apply Site Managers with the right experience should apply immediately via the link
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Labourers
Brownhills, West Midlands
Dry liner / Tackers x 2 required near Brownhills, West Midlands. I am looking for x 2 Plasterboard tackers to start on a project near Brownhills in the West Midlands. This role is initially for 1 month, could be longer, the pay rate is £17.00 Per Hour.CSCS card needed, plus a work checkable reference, must be reliable. Contact ASAP Dawn on 01785 413140 or 07841 383592 to discuss further.
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Dry liner / Tacker
Brownhills, West Midlands
Dry liner / Tackers x 2 required near Brownhills, West Midlands. I am looking for x 2 Plasterboard tackers to start on a project near Brownhills in the West Midlands. This role is initially for 1 month, could be longer, the pay rate is £17.00 Per Hour. CSCS card needed, plus a work checkable reference, must be reliable. Contact ASAP Dawn on 01785 413140 or 07841 383592 to discuss further.
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Project Manager
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Project Manager - Manchester - Established Regional Contractor - expansion of Team required on High-Rise Projects valued at £25m+ The Opportunity Having established themselves as a contractor who specialises in private rental and hotel accommodation amongst others, due to an increase in workload and size of the projects they are working on wish to further add to their existing Team. Working within a company that is becoming known in the market for working on large projects in the accommodation sector, they are currently enjoying structured growth that will see them hit the £100m turnover this year with work already secured. Working initially on a project in Manchester for the next two years, the opportunity for growth and progression within the company is there for the right candidate. Operating both regionally and nationally, they currently have a number of projects underway with a pipeline of further works that only looks to strengthen their brand position in the market. The Role and Responsibilities Reporting to a visiting Contracts Manager you will have ideally worked on a number of projects including high-rise Hotels, Student Accommodation or private residential and be able to prioritise workload whilst remaining client focused at all times. You will have a proven ability to lead and co-ordinate all project activities ensuring that all project deliverables are achieved with regard to safety, quality, programme and cost. Further duties will include attending and chairing client and project meetings, maintaining contact and a good working relationship with the clients, monitoring and reporting on budgets, delays and holdups on a regular and detailed level to senior management with the ability to recognise and close out any issues quickly and effectively. Skills and Experience Coming from a main Contractor background with the proven ability of having worked in a similar role on high-rise projects, experience of having worked with logistical challenging sites will be of benefit. Hold up-to-date CSCS, SMSTS and First Aid certificate To Apply Those with the right experience should apply immediately via the link.
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Landscape Labourer
Cannock, Staffordshire
Landscape Labourer x 2 required near Cannock, Staffordshire. We are currently seeking x 2 Landscape Labourer's to travel to various sites throughout Midlands / Staffordshire and the surrounding areas in their company vans from the companies site base near Cannock, Staffordshire. Please note you will be paid from your start time on the site base. Projects range from £1K to over £1M including out of town shopping centres, town and city centres, residential areas and sport facilities. You will need to be hard working with a hands-on attitude, you will be working alongside a landscaping team to provide high quality work for our client. Start date Monday 22nd July 2019, initially for 3 months to be reviewed. Pay rate £10.50 Per Hour. Main duties Landscape Labourer include: - Turf Laying - Shrub and tree planting - Site Landscaping maintenance - Manual Labour - Movement of soils, bark, etc. - Raking the land soft - Assisting with loading and unloading of site deliveries You will need to have: - Valid CSCS Card - Good Health and Safety Knowledge - Provide a work checkable reference - Must be reliable with a positive attitude to work To discuss this role, please call Dawn today on 01785 413140 or 07841 383592.
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Site Manager
West Lothian, Scotland
Site Manager - Holiday Cover - Monday 22nd July start for 3 weeks - Main Contractor - New Build Project. The opportunity: Whilst the Site Manager is on holiday you will be working on a large new build project reporting to a site based Project Manager. Duties will include general day to day site management responsibilities inc overseeing the sub-contractors and health and safety out on site. This role will require you to have a black CSCS card. If you are available to start on Monday 22nd July get in touch today. Skills / Experience: Black CSCS SMSTS & First Aid Ideally the right candidate will have a strong main contractor background with well rounded build experience. To apply : to apply for the role call Marie 01785 413140 now or submit your cv
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Landscape Labourer
Cannock, Staffordshire
Landscape Labourer x 2 required near Cannock, Staffordshire. Our client is one of the UK's leading providers of landscaping solutions for local authorities, housing developers, the construction industry and domestic clients. A well-established Landscaping company with over 50 year's experience, who serve a wide and diverse client base. Projects range from £1K to over £1M including out of town shopping centres, town and city centres, residential areas and sport facilities. We are currently seeking x 2 Landscape Labourer's to travel to various sites throughout Midlands / Staffordshire and the surrounding areas in their company vans from the companies site base near Cannock, Staffordshire. Please note you will be paid from your start time on the site base. You will need to be hard working with a hands-on attitude, you will be working alongside a landscaping team to provide high quality work for our client. Start date Monday 22nd July 2019, initially for 3 months to be reviewed. Pay rate £10.50 Per Hour. Main duties Landscape Labourer include: - Turf Laying - Shrub and tree planting - Site Landscaping maintenance - Manual Labour - Movement of soils, bark, etc. - Raking the land soft - Assisting with loading and unloading of site deliveries You will need to have: - Valid CSCS Card - Good Health and Safety Knowledge - Provide a work checkable reference - Must be reliable with a positive attitude to work To discuss this role, please call Dawn today on 01785 413140 or 07841 383592.
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Senior Site Manager
Manchester, Greater Manchester
This is your opportunity to join and established main contractor that due to ongoing work winning and an expanding workload are looking to an a Senior Site Manager to its busy North West office. The Opportunity Working as an onsite pusher and driver leading your own section of the project with a team reporting into you, you will be responsible for the day to day delivery reporting to a Project Manager. Working on a major developments which include commercial, leisure and retails schemes with project values from £15m to £50m. These initial projects are City Centre, cut and carve schemes and will require suitable candidates to have previous experience in these areas. This company is well known for offering continued progression with in a rewarding environment. Skills & Experience This role will suit and experienced Senior Site Manager who has lead an onsite team in an "out in the field" capacity. With the nature of this project it is essential that suitable candidate have experience working on city centre, cut and carve projects. It is also a requirement that you will hold a current CSCS, SMSTS and First Aid qualification. To Apply Please call Matthew Emsley on 01785 413 140 or email matthew.emsley@harveylawrence.com
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Senior Quantity Surveyor
Liverpool, Merseyside
Senior Quantity Surveyor opportunity to join an established and growing main contractor and developer in the North West region on major high rise residential project up to £60m. The Opportunity This role will see you working on major high rise residential projects up to and in excess of £60m including both single and multi-phased schemes. Initially working in an office based role on the pre-construction phases of projects supporting the Commercial Director. This role will later see you taking an onsite role leading the commercial aspects of the project, reporting to the Commercial Director. Working within a busy office which due to its workload has lead to the requirement for a new member of the team. A progressive builder who is looking to add a new members to its experienced team who shares their core drivers of delivering projects to the highest quality and health and safety standards. Skills and Experience We are looking to speak with experience Senior Quantity Surveyors with a main contractor background and experience working as the onsite lead overseeing projects in excess of £25m from pre-construction through to handover and final accounts. It would be beneficial to have experience in high rise projects. Working overseeing a team it would also be beneficial to have had experience working and helping to develop junior members. This role would suit a candidate with an applicable degree qualification in Quantity Surveying or Construction. To Apply Please call Matthew on 0161 486 2000 or email matthew.emsley@harveylawrence.com for more information.
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Quantity Surveyor
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Quantity Surveyor opportunity joining an expanding Shropshire based new build private housing contractor working in a busy office which has shown stable year on year growth. The Opportunity Joining a busy office which delivers in excess of 200 units per year you will be working as an onsite commercial lead for projects consisting of 50 to 100 units. In this role you will be reporting into the Commercial Manager overseeing junior members of the commercial team who will be supporting you. Working within the close knit team there will be ongoing career progression opportunities to Senior Quantity Surveyor. This contractor has shown stable year on year growth and is currently turning over circa £50m with further growth predicted. Skill and Experience We are looking to speak to Quantity Surveyors who have experience working on new build private housing and have worked in an onsite commercial lead. Working within this contractor will see you interacting with the head office and working closely with junior members of the team so will suit a team player. Duties will include sub-contract procurement, payments, valuations, cost reviews and producing monthly cost reports. To Apply If you are interested in this Quantity Surveyor role please apply via the link, email matthew.emsley@harveylawrence.com or call 01785 413 140.
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Document Controller
West Bromwich, West Midlands
Freelance Document Controller - Tier One Contractor - Immediate start for up to 3 months The opportunity: You will be working for a leading main contractor in the Midlands. You will be based on site in the Oldbury area and will be tasked with overseeing and management the document management system and supporting the project team. Skills / Experience: Experience working with a main contractor or similar. Has good knowledge of 4projects or Viewpoint Be available to start asap and be able to commit to the role for the full duration of the contract. To apply for the role of freelance Document Controller please contact Marie Stephens on 01785 413140 or click the link and submit your cv today.
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Labourer
Llandudno, Conwy
Labourer required in Llandudno, Wales We are representing a reputable construction company who are looking for a Labourer to work on a construction site in Llandudno, Wales. Starts Monday 15th July 2019, Pay rate £10.50 Per Hour. The ideal Labourer will have a good personality, be able to be part of a team and communicate well with trades and management on site. Main duties include: - Keeping the walkways safe - Keeping site clean and tidy - Assisting with loading and unloading of site deliveries - Working alongside Trades on site You will need to have: - Valid CSCS Card - Good Health and Safety Knowledge - Provide work checkable references - Must be reliable - Manual Handling and Face Fit preferred but not essential To discuss this role, please call Dawn today on 01785 413140 or 07841 383592
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Planner
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Working within a strong and stable main contractor who are expanding their North West office working on projects including commercial, residential, education and retail projects. Your chance to work on refurbishment and fit out projects from conception to completion with values up to circa £5m. The Opportunity If you are looking for a new and exciting opportunity then this role could be of interest to you! Join an established main contractor as part of the North West team. You will be working in a busy, and growing office tendering for the small works (refurb and fit out mainly) up to the value of approx £5m. Working under the Pre-Construction Director and along side the current Planner you will be joining a team with a steadily growing portfolio of work. Skills & Experience We are looking to speak with Planners who have experience working within the construction industry using Asta. This role would suit someone who has worked for main contractors or someone looking to make a move to an established construction firm. Those who are at intermediate level / on the cusp of becoming a Planner are also invited to apply for the role. To Apply To apply for the role of Planner please submit your CV to the team today. Or call Matthew on 01785 413140 now for an initial and confidential chat.
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Project Quantity Surveyor
Birmingham, West Midlands
Project Quantity Surveyor opportunity working with a Midlands based main contractor on projects from £5m to £35m. Offering career progression within a busy regional office. The Opportunity Joining the Midlands region of this main contractor you will be working as either a commercial lead or joining a larger project in a support role reporting to an on Site Senior Quantity Surveyor. Working on projects including student accommodation, education, commercial and retail schemes. This contractor is known for offering continued development and career progression, this role would suit a driven individual who is looking to take these opportunities. Skills & Experience We are looking to speak to experience Quantity Surveyors who have either worked as an onsite commercial lead of have taken a support role on a larger project taking control of your own section and packages. This role would also be suitable to someone who has not yet taken a lead role but is looking to take that opportunity in the near future. Successful candidates will ideally have achieved a relevant degree qualification in quantity surveying or construction. To Apply If you are interested in this Quantity Surveyor role please apply via the link call Matthew on 01785 413 140 or email matthew.emsley@harveylawrence.com for more information.
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Planner
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Working within a global main contractor who are expanding their North West office working across a variety of projects including high-rise residential, commercial and education up to £75m. Your chance to work on new build schemes, be involved in both tender and on-site planning. The Opportunity Joining an established main contractor as part of the North West team you will be working in a busy and fast paced office. Working under the head of the division and with the onsite teams your duties will include providing weekly and monthly progress review reports to senior managers. This role will see you based in the head office and then on site. Projects will include luxury high-rise apartments, new build schools and college buildings as well as city centre commercial builds. Skills & Experience We are looking to speak with Planners who have experience working within the construction industry using Asta Powerprojects and Microsoft packages. This role would suit someone who has worked on new build schemes with a main contractor, as well as having both tender and on site planning experience. To Apply Please call Matthew Emsley on 01785 413 140 or email matthew.emsley@harveylawrence.com
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Senior Site Manager
Manchester, Greater Manchester
This is your opportunity to join and established main contractor that due to ongoing work winning and an expanding workload are looking to an a Senior Site Manager to its busy North West office. The Opportunity Working as an onsite pusher and driver leading your own section of the project with a team reporting into you, you will be responsible for the day to day delivery reporting to a Project Manager. Working on a major developments which include commercial, leisure and retails schemes with project values from £15m to £50m. These initial projects are City Centre, cut and carve schemes and will require suitable candidates to have previous experience in these areas. This company is well known for offering continued progression with in a rewarding environment. Skills & Experience This role will suit and experienced Senior Site Manager who has lead an onsite team in an "out in the field" capacity. With the nature of this project it is essential that suitable candidate have experience working on city centre, cut and carve projects. It is also a requirement that you will hold a current CSCS, SMSTS and First Aid qualification. To Apply Please call Matthew Emsley on 01785 413 140 or email matthew.emsley@harveylawrence.com
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Senior Quantity Surveyor
Liverpool, Merseyside
Senior Quantity Surveyor opportunity to join an established and growing main contractor and developer in the North West region on major high rise residential project up to £60m. The Opportunity This role will see you working on major high rise residential projects up to and in excess of £60m including both single and multi-phased schemes. Initially working in an office based role on the pre-construction phases of projects supporting the Commercial Director. This role will later see you taking an onsite role leading the commercial aspects of the project, reporting to the Commercial Director. Working within a busy office which due to its workload has lead to the requirement for a new member of the team. A progressive builder who is looking to add a new members to its experienced team who shares their core drivers of delivering projects to the highest quality and health and safety standards. Skills and Experience We are looking to speak with experience Senior Quantity Surveyors with a main contractor background and experience working as the onsite lead overseeing projects in excess of £25m from pre-construction through to handover and final accounts. It would be beneficial to have experience in high rise projects. Working overseeing a team it would also be beneficial to have had experience working and helping to develop junior members. This role would suit a candidate with an applicable degree qualification in Quantity Surveying or Construction. To Apply Please call Matthew on 0161 486 2000 or email matthew.emsley@harveylawrence.com for more information.
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Site Manager
Livingston, West Lothian
New position - 3 month Freelance Site Manager opportunity in the Livingston area £230 to £250 per day.... Due to new requirements on site we require a strong Site Manager to join the team. The Opportunity Working as one of 2 site managers reporting to a Project Manager you will help push and drive this £30m new build retail project. Skills and Experience This role will suit an experienced Site Manager who is happy working as the onsite No.2 to a Project Manager. It is essential that you hold a current SMSTS, CSCS Black card and First Aid qualification. You must be experienced working on large new build projects and be a strong pusher driver when it comes to ensuring the delivery of the project. Duties will entail sub-contractor management, health and safety and all other general site management responsibilities on this busy new scheme. To Apply If you are interested in this Freelance Site Manager role please apply via the link today