I recruit and oversee our temporary division for our Midlands office for both white and blue collar disciplines for contractors and developers.
Gary Harvey
Director
I predominantly involved with temporary recruitment from trades and labour, engineering, and management roles. I am very involved in the day-to-day running of the business, and I am passionate about service delivery based on strong market knowledge and honesty.
Prior to Harvey Lawrence, I had a long term management career within the hospitality sector where I managed a major events and wedding venue, before running my own business. It was during these years that I learnt the importance of good customer service provision and building long-term relationships.
I believe clients put their trust in me as I always go the extra mile and pride myself on being honest in all my communications. If you require assistance with recruiting temporary staff in the Midlands or you are looking for your next temporary assignment please feel free to contact me.
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Senior Site Manager
West Midlands, England
Senior Site Manager - Tier 1 Main Contractor - West Midlands - Multiple projects underway - further projects to start Working for one of the largest privately owned Tier 1 main contractors, you will be working with a team on student accommodation, commercial and education projects in the West Midlands. Having a strong order book with further projects due to start and with a turnover of more than £900m they have built themselves a name and reputation to become one of the 'go to' contactors in the Region. The Opportunity As Senior Site Manager, you will be working on various projects including student accommodation, commercial and education projects in and around the West Midlands area up to circa £100m. As Senior Site Manager reporting to a Project Manager, you will be responsible for the day to day running of all site activities including ensuring all works are carried out in accordance with the contract information, drawings and manage all quality specifications. You will monitor progress at all times in line with the current programme, arrange and attend all meetings, manage and oversee all subcontractors on site and ensure all Health, Safety and Welfare policies are adhered to at all times as per company policy. As Senior Site Manager, you will have the ability to build and develop strong relationships within the team and with the subcontractors, ideally come from a main contractor background although this is not essential and have worked on a variety of schemes such as commercial, education, student accommodation (including high rise), with the ability to drive projects forward effectively whilst ensuring safety, quality and programme at all times. A highly motivated and talented Senior Site Manager who can use their skills to be a problem solver and someone who has their eyes on the next step in their career for progression to project management. Skills and Experience As a minimum, you will need: *Excellent oral and written skills for clear communication *Come from a stable background and have worked in a similar position previously *The ability to travel as and when needed *As a minimum hold current CSCS, SMSTS and First Aid certification To Apply Senior Site Managers with the right experience should apply immediately via the link
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Building Services Manager / MEP Project Manager
Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria
Freelance Building Services Manager / MEP Manager - Work till March 2023 - Working on a major project in the Cumbria area A great opportunity to work with a leading Tier 1 main contractor on a major project. This major Construction force with strong ties to the North West is looking for a skilled Electrical Engineer working on a new build large industrial / manufacturing scheme. The main function of this role will be to work closely with both the client and contractors design teams helping to manage and interface with both teams to finalise all design elements and implement them with the onsite team. Overseeing packages including both mechanical and electrical work. Our client is interested in candidates with exposure to having worked previously on large industrial / manufacturing schemes but this is not a requirement. You will need a real 'problem solving can do' attitude and work closely with the design team to come up with solutions to any problems and agree solutions as and when needed therefore the ability to understand design interfacing will also be key with the ability to carry this through to commissioning process. Skills / Experience: * Ideally have worked with Tier 1 main contractor previously on large industrial / manufacturing schemes * Ideally, already hold current security clearance * Experience overseeing and managing design * A driven personality with a proven track record of problem solving * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * The ability to live away from home if required * Current CSCS To apply for this Freelance Building Services / MEP Manager role please apply via the link, email matthew.emsley@harveylawrence.com or call Matt on 07841 383 592.
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Finishing Manager
Uttoxeter, Staffordshire
Freelance Finishing Manager position - 1 to 3 months work - Uttoxeter - working with an established residential contractor on a new build project. This Finishing Manager role will see you taking control of the day to day site delivery and overseeing the onsite trades, labour and subcontractors. We are looking for a strong onsite lead who is able to drive and motivate the team whilst keeping high standards of health, safety and quality. Helping to push the onsite finishes and work towards CML. This role is suited to a hands on manager who is happy working out in the field. This role will require a current SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualification. If you are interested in this Finishing Manager role and are available please apply via the link, email matthew.emsley@harveylawrence.com or call 07841 383 592.
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Site Manager
Uttoxeter, Staffordshire
Freelance Site Manager position - 1 to 3 months work - Uttoxeter - working with an established residential contractor on a new build project. This Site Manager role will see you taking control of the day to day site delivery and overseeing the onsite trades, labour and subcontractors. We are looking for a strong onsite lead who is able to drive and motivate the team whilst keeping high standards of health, safety and quality. Helping to push the onsite finishes and work towards CML. This role is suited to a hands on manager who is happy working out in the field. This role will require a current SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualification. If you are interested in this Site Manager role and are available please apply via the link, email matthew.emsley@harveylawrence.com or call 07841 383 592.
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Senior Design Manager
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Newly created Senior Design Manager opportunity working with a highly successful and growing multi regional contractor in their Yorkshire division. Taking the lead design role on high rise private residential projects valued at circa £70m. The Opportunity Working with this established contractor you will be joining a construction brand who due to a heavy workload and strong pipeline of ongoing work are looking to add to their team. As Senior Design Manager you will be the design lead on projects from inception though to onsite delivery and completion, working closely with both the internal team and end client. The initial project will see you working on a new build high rise private residential project and future project could also include commercial offices, education, medical and health science facilities. This contractor is offering a very attractive salary and package including car / car allowance, pension and healthcare within a stable and growing business. They are committed to supporting and developing their employees and have a secured a strong order book of projects. Skills and Experience Our client is looking to speak with experienced Design Managers coming from a main contractor background. Experience working on high rise project is desirable. This role is suited to individuals who are methodical, conscientious, and organised. It is key you have strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships. To Apply If you are interested in this Design Manager role please apply via the link, email matthew.emsley@harveylawrence.com or call 07841 383 592.
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Site Manager - Cover
Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire
Site Manager Cover - 2 days - Friday 17th June and Saturday 18th June Working on a new build housing Site you will be overseeing the onsite trades, labour and subcontractors. This role will require a current SMSTS, First Aid and CSCS qualification. If you are available and interested in this role please apply via the link, or call Matt on 07841 383 592.
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Site Manager
Uttoxeter, Staffordshire
Freelance Site Manager position - 1 to 3 months work - Uttoxeter - working with an established residential contractor on a new build project. This Site Manager role will see you taking control of the day to day site delivery and overseeing the onsite trades, labour and subcontractors. We are looking for a strong onsite lead who is able to drive and motivate the team whilst keeping high standards of health, safety and quality. Helping to push the onsite finishes and work towards CML. This role is suited to a hands on manager who is happy working out in the field. This role will require a current SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualification. If you are interested in this Site Manager role and are available please apply via the link, email matthew.emsley@harveylawrence.com or call 07841 383 592.
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Project Quantity Surveyor
North West England, England
**New Opportunity** Project Quantity Surveyor - Manchester - High-rise Residential Scheme £75m+ Leading contractor in the residential market with multiple live projects currently on site with further due to commence, you will be joining a contractor who has positioned themselves to offer selected clients a negotiated solution on residential accommodation projects within the North West area. The Opportunity As Project Quantity Surveyor, you will be joining an established contractor with a strong client bank working on a live high-rise residential scheme as the No.2 onsite to the Senior Quantity Surveyor. Day to day duties will include managing subcontractors, subcontract payments, measurements & re-measurements, valuations and financial reporting as well as tracking changes to design and adjusting budgets accordingly. Skills and Experienced Ideally, Degree or HNC/HND educated Ability to travel as and when needed Come from a main contractor background although this is not essential Have clear and concise communication skills with strong IT knowledge Experience of working on JCT form of contract Keen eye for detail The ability to work as part of a team To Apply To apply for this Project Quantity Surveyor role please apply via the link
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Senior Design Manager
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Newly created Senior Design Manager opportunity working with a highly successful and growing multi regional contractor in their Yorkshire division. Taking the lead design role on high rise private residential projects valued at circa £70m. The Opportunity Working with this established contractor you will be joining a construction brand who due to a heavy workload and strong pipeline of ongoing work are looking to add to their team. As Senior Design Manager you will be the design lead on projects from inception though to onsite delivery and completion, working closely with both the internal team and end client. The initial project will see you working on a new build high rise private residential project and future project could also include commercial offices, education, medical and health science facilities. This contractor is offering a very attractive salary and package including car / car allowance, pension and healthcare within a stable and growing business. They are committed to supporting and developing their employees and have a secured a strong order book of projects. Skills and Experience Our client is looking to speak with experienced Design Managers coming from a main contractor background. Experience working on high rise project is desirable. This role is suited to individuals who are methodical, conscientious, and organised. It is key you have strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships. To Apply If you are interested in this Design Manager role please apply via the link, email matthew.emsley@harveylawrence.com or call 07841 383 592.
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General Labourer
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
General Labourer opportunity - Stoke-on-Trent area - £13.00 Per hour - Immediate Start Working with an established house builder on new build sites. This role is an ongoing position and will see you working on different sites around the Stoke to Uttoxeter area. Due to the location of these sites it would be an advantage if you drive. This role will require a current CSCS card and you must be able to provide work checkable reference. Please call Matt on 07841 383 592 or Kerry on 07999 164 800 for details
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Site Manager
Sleaford, Lincolnshire
Freelance Site Manager opportunity - Working as the onsite lead to a new build steel frame unit - Sleaford area - 20 week program - £250 per day Working with an established North West contractor you will be taking the lead role on a new build steel frame project in the Bolton area. Working closely with the onsite team and reporting back to a visiting Contracts Manager. You will be responsible for managing the build program, maintaining health and safety and overseeing the quality inspections. This role is suited to a experienced Site Manager coming from a main contractor background who is happy working as the onsite No.1. This role will require a current SMSTS, First Aid and CSCS qualification. If you are interested in this Freelance Site Manager role please apply via the link or call Matt on 07841 383 592.
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Site Manager
Stafford, Staffordshire
Freelance Site Manager - Stafford - £250 per day - Onsite lead on a office fit out project - 16 Weeks Working with an established contractor you will be overseeing the day to day site delivery as the onsite lead for this office fit out project in Stafford Town Centre. Ensuring that the work is carried out to quality and safety standards. This role will be suited and an experienced Site Manager who is happy working as the No.1 onsite. This role will require a current SMSTS, First Aid and CSCS Qualification. If you are interested in this role call Matt on 07841 383 592. Regards
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Project Manager
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Working with a leading Project Management and development business who have an outstanding pipeline of project already secured. You will be joining a well known and established UK brand who have a strong foothold in the North West market. The Opportunity This role will see you taking a leading role over projects from inception through to onsite delivery and completion. You will be working in a client side capacity but taking a hands on role working with all parties involved with the delivery of the project helping to master plan the successful delivery. As Project Manager you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects including education, accommodation, retail, technology and medical project with project values from £10m to £100m+ and major developments and frameworks up to and in excess of £1bn including both new build and refurbishments. In this Project Manager role you will have the opportunity to grown and take further career steps, taking on multiple project and over seeing a larger team as you progress. This is a company who look to nurture there staffs talent and ambitions. Skills and Experience Our client is looking to speak with experienced managers who come from either a main contracting or hands on client side position. This role will be suited to a driven individual who is happy working as part of a team but also using their own initiative to help ensure the successful delivery of a project. This role will require you to be a confident individual who is able to communicate at all levels with a strong knowledge of the design and planning processes in construction. To Apply If you are interested in this Project Manager role please apply via the link, email matthew.emsley@harveylawrence.com or call 07841 383 592.
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Document Controller
Manchester, Greater Manchester
**New Opportunity - Document Controller - Tier 1 Main Contractor - Manchester - Multiple projects underway throughout the North West Working for one of the largest privately owned Tier 1 main contractors, you will be working with a team known for working on some of the largest accommodation, commercial, education and health projects in the North West. Having already secured their turnover for 2022 and with a turnover of more than £900m they have built themselves a name and reputation to become one of the 'go to' contactors in the North West. The Opportunity As Document Controller based from the site office, you will be reporting to the Senior Project Manager and working with the site team to oversee the document control systems as well as managing site administration. You will be responsible for issuing documents as necessary and updating the Document Register, managing the general office administration including taking Site Meeting Minutes distributing as required. You will update and manage the file directory, log and manage all incoming drawings and documents working closely with the team to ensure all document requirements are captured and retained with a clear audit trail tracking all movements and changes. You will need excellent IT skills, be proficient in the use of 4 Projects as well as having a strong background and knowledge of working with Microsoft Office packages with the ability to work as part of a team. Skills and Experience This role will suit an experienced Document Controller coming from a main contractor construction background. As a minimum, you will: Have excellent oral and written skills with clear communication Come from a stable background and have worked in a similar position previously Proficient with 4 Projects with an excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) The ability to work as part of a Team To Apply To apply for this Document Controller role, please apply via the link or call Matt Emsley on 07841 383592
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Quantity Surveyor
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Newly created Quantity Surveyor opportunity working with one of the UK's leading main contractors in their North West region. The opportunity Our client is one of the UK's largest and most recognisable construction brands who are currently looking to add ambitious and driven Quantity Surveyors to their North West team. With project including education, high rise residential, medical and commercial schemes this contractor offers a diverse portfolio. This could be your opportunity to join a highly successful and expanding team with opportunities working as part of a team or taking the lead commercial role on your own project. Day to day duties will include managing subcontractors, subcontract payments, measurements & re-measurements, valuations and financial reporting as well as tracking changes to design and adjusting budget projects accordingly Skills and Experience Our client is looking to speak with driven individual coming from a main contractor background either working as a commercial lead or working in a support role to a lead. As Quantity Surveyor, you will be commercially aware and meticulous in all your workings, be computer literate and have strong organisational skills with the ability to support junior team members as and when necessary. To Apply If you are interested in this Quantity Surveyor role please apply via the link, email matthew.emsley@harveylawrence.com or call 07841 383 592.
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Design Manager
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Newly created Design Manager opportunity working with a highly successful and growing North West regional contractor. Taking the lead design role on high rise private residential projects valued from £25m to £100m+. The Opportunity Working with this established contractor you will be joining a construction brand which has seen stable year on year growth and due to this is now looking to at to its team. As Design Manager you will be the onsite design lead either overseeing multiple projects or on one larger scheme reporting to into a senior regional manager. On this initial project you will be overseeing 2 tower blocks valued at a combined circa £55m. This contractor is offering a very attractive salary and package including car / car allowance, pension and healthcare within a stable and growing business. They are committed to supporting and developing their employees and have a secured a strong order book of projects. Skills and Experience Our client is looking to speak with experienced Design Managers coming from a main contractor background. Experience working on high rise project is desirable. This role is suited to individuals who are methodical, conscientious, and organised. It is key you have strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships. To Apply If you are interested in this Design Manager role please apply via the link, email matthew.emsley@harveylawrence.com or call 07841 383 592.