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Department: CA Building Products
Responsible to: CA Roofing Services
Responsible for: As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will be a key member of the project team, responsible for managing aspects of the commercial and contractual activities on the assigned sections of the project. Your expertise will play a crucial role in ensuring the project's financial success and delivering it to the highest standards of quality, within budget and on schedule.
Job Summary/Key Responsibilities:
> Preparation and submission of valuations
> Preparation of accurate take offs from drawings
> Pricing of contract variations
> Preparation of subcontractor payment certificates
> Control of supply chain ensuring full visibility of liabilities
> Issue of subcontract enquiries, compare quotes, undertake negotiations and place comprehensive orders
> Site visits to assess progress against plan (When required)
> General administration duties within the Quantity Surveying Department
> Setting up and inputting data to standard spreadsheets for Cost Value Reconciliation
> Monthly valuations
> Liaising with the main Contractor’s QS for certification and instructions
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
> Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a similar financial discipline desirable but not essential
This position is for Attain BES but located at Evenwood.
Department: CA Roofing Services
Responsible to: Estimating Manager
Responsible for: A Draughtsperson is responsible for design co-ordination for own projects, producing layouts, detailed drawings and schedules of materials. As well as carrying out site measurements and surveys when required.
Job Summary/Key Responsibilities
> Producing layouts and detailed drawings
> Producing material schedules inline with tender allowances
> Raise any variation works on the project to the commercial team
> Co-ordination for own projects
> Carry out site measurements, surveys and assessment of our clients requirements
> Attend design team meetings as required
> Review project specifications, providing technical layouts, details and estimates in support of tendering and quotation activities
> Identify and meet client requirements and expectations
> Deliver strong performance to sustain effective client relationships
> Creation of accurate technical documentation
> Evaluate, organise and prioritise work within the overall project schedule and client requirements
> Project management duties
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
> Ability to understand and meet the needs of customers (both internal and external)
> Display effective organisation skills with an ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines (both internal and external)
> Experience within the roofing and cladding/façade sector
Working as part of an established technical team the successful applicant will be enthusiastic and passionate, possess a hunger to learn & develop new skills and demonstrate clear & confident communication. The ideal candidate will be working towards or have recently achieved a degree level qualification in an appropriate engineering discipline (structural, mechanical, civil etc), and will receive on-the-job coaching & mentoring to progress towards the role of Technical Engineer. Training in the use of software packages such as Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, Revit and Tekla TEDDS will also be provided internally.
Under the supervision of the Technical Manager the Junior Technical Engineer will be enrolled upon a strategic Employee Development Plan (EDP), specifically tailored to promote personal competence for future progression within the technical team and/or group of companies.
Key Responsibilities
> The development of long standing relationships with architects, main contractors, and roofing contractors as you assist in the delivery of construction projects from conceptual design, through to tender, installation and completion
> The production of design concepts, supporting sketches and detailed technical drawings for CABP systems & components
> Conduct wind / snow load calculations to current European standards and provide advice & recommendations in line with the requirements of CA Group building envelope systems
> Conduct project specific gravity drainage calculations and thermal analysis (u-value, psi-value & chi-value)
> Use in-house management systems and computer software packages to provide technical support to external customers, specifiers and internal departments
> Generate new and update existing technical documentation such as specification, detail & component drawings, Technical Information Papers (TIPs), installation guides and product renders
> Become proficient and technically competent in all aspects of departmental responsibilities, including;
- The interpretation of technical drawings and specifications
- Engineering drawings, part assemblies and structural calculations using Finite Element Analysis
- Understanding current and developing new methods of construction and manufacturing processes
- Supporting the development of existing and new product lines, including innovation in new markets, materials and supply chain partners
- Knowledge of current and previous Building Regulation requirements (Part L, Approved Document B etc)
> Support the technical team in the installation and testing of systems and components in accordance with project constraints and regulatory requirements
> Any other activities deemed necessary by the Technical Manager
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
> Working towards or recently achieved a relevant engineering degree level qualification (structural, mechanical, civil etc)
> Self-motivated with an ambition to succeed and progress within a rewarding career
> The ability to work as part of a team and to prioritise workload to meet deadlines
> Good communication, literacy, numeracy and organisational skills
> Proficient IT skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc)
Department: Sales Division
Responsible to: Sales Director
Responsible for: The Project Sales Coordinator reports directly to the Group Sales Director. You will support the function of the Sales Division
Job Summary / Key Responsibilities:
> Become familiar with the basic principles of the business and its ethos, as well as developing an understanding of CA Group’s products and services
> To work closely with the Sales Development, Technical, Manufacturing and Contracting teams to carefully track projects from conception to final installation
> Maintain a knowledge library that captures project related information and ensure an up-to-date record of project activity
> Prepare detailed information and reports to Company Directors and Managers alike
> Carry out analysis and provide research for new business leads
> Daily liaison with other members of the team to provide information to ensure our clients receive excellent customer service
> To co-ordinate meetings and support external customer engagements
> To contribute to the production of content to the website and social media channels
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
> Effective communicator who possess a hunger to learn and develop
> Ability to work both independently and as part of a multi-functional team
> Be self-motivated whilst working to concise deadlines
> Provide a thorough approach to problem-solving and have a good eye for detail
> Ability to plan, implement and coordinate activities in response to varying sales requirements
> Deliver a professional approach to all customer demands
> Strong analytical and literacy skills
Department: CA Roofing Services
Job Summary/Key Responsibilities
> Preparing and agreeing valuations with clients and ensuring payments are received in accordance with subcontract agreements
> Preparing accurate take off of material quantities from drawings
> Follow procedures to ensure proper allocation of job cost
> Pricing of contract variations
> Preparing subcontractor payment certificates, calculation and allocation of subcontractor payments and updating spreadsheets accordingly
> Assist in the control of supply chain ensuring full visibility of liabilities
> Issue of subcontract enquiries, comparison of quotes, undertake negotiations and placing of comprehensive orders
> Contribute to the formulation of monthly financial reports
> Negotiation and agreement of final accounts with main contractor QS
> Cash flow forecasting across all contracts to project company turnover
> Liaising with estimating, design, purchasing and contracts teams to ensure any changes and potential cost overspends are identified as soon as practicable, ensuring costs are recovered and future overspends avoided wherever possible
> Working with the Commercial Manager to provide cost control and reporting on individual contracts, as well as overview and cost management of all contracts for CA Roofing Services division
> Supervision and training of Assistant/Trainee QS
> General administration duties as required
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
> Confident personality with the ability to communicate across all disciplines and at all levels within the organisation
> Previous experience of working for a specialist sub-contractor essential
> Cladding knowledge preferred
> Pro-active, flexible approach with an ability to work to deadline
Department: CA Roofing Services
Job Summary/Key Responsibilities
> Provide commercial support on projects
> Preparing and agreeing valuations with clients and ensuring payments are received in accordance with subcontract agreements
> Preparing accurate take off of material quantities from drawings
> Follow procedures to ensure proper allocation of job cost
> Pricing of contract variations
> Preparing subcontractor payment certificates, calculation and allocation of subcontractor payments and updating spreadsheets accordingly
> Assist in the control of supply chain ensuring full visibility of liabilities
> Issue of subcontract enquiries, comparison of quotes, undertake negotiations and placing of comprehensive orders
> Contribute to the formulation of monthly financial reports
> Negotiation and agreement of final accounts with main contractor QS
> Cash flow forecasting across all contracts to project company turnover
> Liaising with estimating, design, purchasing and contracts teams to ensure any changes and potential cost overspends are identified as soon as practicable, ensuring costs are recovered and future overspends avoided wherever possible
> Working with the Managing Director to provide cost control and reporting on individual contracts, as well as overview and cost management of all contracts for CA Roofing Services division
> Supervision and training of Assistant / Apprentice QS
> Give support and guidance to the Quantity Surveying team
> General administration duties as required
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
> Confident personality with the ability to communicate across all disciplines and at all levels within the organisation
> Previous experience of working for a specialist sub-contractor essential
> Cladding knowledge preferred
> Pro-active, flexible approach with an ability to work to deadline
Department: Technical Department
Responsible to: Technical Manager
Job Summary
Working as part of an established technical team the successful applicant will be enthusiastic and passionate, possess a hunger to develop new skills and demonstrate clear & confident communication. The ideal candidate will be working towards an appropriate engineering discipline and will receive on-the-job training to become fully conversant in all CA Group building envelope systems and components. Typical training will include the use of software packages such as Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, Revit and Tekla TEDDS and may also be combined with the option of further education, to study for appropriate qualifications funded by the company.
Under the supervision of the Technical Manager the Technical Apprentice will be enrolled upon a strategic Employee Development Plan (EDP), specifically tailored to promote personal competence within the team and further develop critical knowledge of the industry and the markets in which CA Group companies operate.
Key Responsibilities
> The use of in-house management systems and computer software packages to provide technical support to internal departments as you assist in the delivery of construction projects from conceptual design through to tender, installation and completion
> Produce new and update existing technical documentation pertaining to CA Group building envelope systems, such as detail & component drawings, Technical Information Papers (TIP’s), installation guides and product renders
> To become proficient and technically competent in all aspects of departmental responsibilities, including;
- The interpretation of technical drawings and specifications
- Understanding and developing knowledge in specialist computer software packages to produce engineering drawings, part assemblies and structural calculations using Finite Element Analysis tools
- Understanding current and developing new methods of construction and manufacturing processes
- Participating in training and improvement initiatives, both internal and external
- Supporting the development of existing and new product lines, including innovation in new markets, materials and supply chain partners
- Assist in the design, development and specification of CA Group building envelope systems, industrial drainage systems, rainscreen systems and fabricated accessories
> Any other activities deemed necessary by the Technical Manager
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
> Working towards an engineering discipline (all engineering disciplines will be considered; Structural, Mechanical, Civil etc)
> Be hardworking and self-motivated with an ambition to succeed and progress within a rewarding career
> Have the ability to work as part of a team and to prioritise workload to meet deadlines
> Good communication, literacy, numeracy and organisational skills
> Proficient IT skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc)
Department: Technical Department
Responsible to: Technical Manager
Job Summary
Working as part of an established technical team the successful applicant will be enthusiastic and passionate, possess a hunger to learn & develop new skills and demonstrate clear & confident communication. The ideal candidate will be qualified in an appropriate engineering discipline (preferably Structural or Civil engineering) and have an understanding of software packages such as Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, Revit and Tekla TEDDS.
You will play a key role in product innovation, managing individual projects and providing support to various in-house departments and processes as well as developing fundamental relationships with CA Group’s established network of architectural and contracting teams. You will provide technical guidance and specification support for CA’s building envelope systems as you assist in the delivery of construction projects from conceptual design, through to tender, installation and completion.
Under the supervision of the Technical Manager the Technical Engineer will be enrolled upon a strategic Employee Development Plan (EDP), specifically tailored to promote personal competence for future progression within the technical team and/or group of companies.
Key Responsibilities
> Produce design concepts, supporting sketches and detailed technical drawings
> Conduct wind / snow load calculations to current European standards and provide advice & recommendations in line with the requirements of CA Group building envelope systems
> Use in-house management systems and computer software packages to provide technical support to external customers, specifiers and internal departments as you assist in the delivery of construction projects from conceptual design through to tender, installation and completion
> Generate new and update existing technical documentation such as detail & component drawings, Technical Information Papers (TIPs) and product renders
> Conducting thermal calculations (u-value, psi-value & chi-value) as well as condensation risk analysis
> Become proficient and technically competent in all aspects of departmental responsibilities, including;
- The interpretation of technical drawings and specifications
- Producing engineering drawings, part assemblies and structural calculations using Finite Element Analysis
- Understanding current and developing new methods of construction and manufacturing processes
- Supporting the development of existing and new product lines, including innovation in new markets, materials and supply chain partners
- Assist in the design and specification of CA Group metal roof and wall cladding systems, industrial drainage systems, rainscreen systems and fabricated accessories
> Any other activities deemed necessary by the Technical Manager
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
> Qualified in an appropriate engineering discipline (structural, mechanical, civil etc)
> Minimum 3 years of industry experience in a suitable role
> Experience in dealing with Architects, Main Contractors and Roofing & Cladding Contractors, with the ability to communicate well and build strong relationships at all levels
> Be hardworking and self-motivated with an ambition to succeed and progress within a rewarding career
> Have the ability to work as part of a team and to prioritise workload to meet deadlines
> Excellent communication, literacy, numeracy and organisational skills
> Proficient IT skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc)
Department: Technical Department
Responsible to: Technical Manager
Job Summary
Working as part of an established technical team the successful applicant will be enthusiastic and passionate, possess a hunger to learn & develop new skills and demonstrate clear & confident communication. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of software packages such as Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, Revit and Tekla TEDDS.
You will play a key role in product innovation, managing individual projects and providing support to various in-house departments and processes as well as developing fundamental relationships with CA Group’s established network of architectural and contracting teams. You will provide technical guidance and specification support for CA’s building envelope systems as you assist in the delivery of construction projects from conceptual design, through to tender, installation and completion.
Under the supervision of the Technical Manager the Technical Technician will be enrolled upon a strategic Employee Development Plan (EDP), specifically tailored to promote personal competence for future progression within the technical team and/or group of companies.
Key Responsibilities:
> Produce design concepts, supporting sketches and detailed technical drawings
> Conduct wind / snow load calculations to current European standards and provide advice & recommendations in line with the requirements of CA Group building envelope systems
> Use in-house management systems and computer software packages to provide technical support to external customers, specifiers and internal departments as you assist in the delivery of construction projects from conceptual design through to tender, installation and completion.
> Generate new and update existing technical documentation such as detail & component drawings, Technical Information Papers (TIPs) and product renders
> Conducting thermal calculations (u-value, psi-value & chi-value) as well as condensation risk analysis
> Become proficient and technically competent in all aspects of departmental responsibilities, including;
- The interpretation of technical drawings and specifications
- Producing engineering drawings, part assemblies and structural calculations using Finite Element Analysis
- Understanding current and developing new methods of construction and manufacturing processes
- Supporting the development of existing and new product lines, including innovation in new markets, materials and supply chain partners
- Assist in the design and specification of CA Group metal roof and wall cladding systems, industrial drainage systems, rainscreen systems and fabricated accessories
> Any other activities deemed necessary by the Technical Manager
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
> Minimum 3 years of industry experience in a suitable role
> Experience in dealing with Architects, Main Contractors and Roofing & Cladding Contractors, with the ability to communicate well and build strong relationships at all levels
> Be hardworking and self-motivated with an ambition to succeed and progress within a rewarding career
> Have the ability to work as part of a team and to prioritise workload to meet deadlines
> Excellent communication, literacy, numeracy and organisational skills
> Proficient IT skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc)
Department: CA Roofing Services
You will be trained by the Company as a Draughtsperson
Job Summary/Key Responsibilities
> To interpret technical drawings and specifications
> To use specialist computer software to produce technical drawings to use for construction
> To update and amend existing drawings
> To understand construction methods and processes
> To become conversant with and apply the requirements of the QA procedures and drawing office systems
> To become conversant with the specification, estimating and enquiry drawings forming the basis of an order
> To prepare drawing work as required achieving approval, material take-off and installation needs in line with the agreed project programme
> To undertake scheduling and ordering of all materials to suit the agreed project programme
> To attend design and site meetings with Senior Draughtsperson as required
> To prepare a weekly progress report for the Contracting Design Manager
> To participate in training and improvement initiatives
> To assist the Drawing Office Management Team as required
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
> Ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines
> To work as part of a team whilst displaying own initiative
> An understanding of construction methods is desirable
> Experience with using Autocad or other similar software is desirable
> Good communication, literacy and numeracy skills
> Excellent IT skills
To apply for any of the vacancies above, please email your CV with covering letter to careers@cagroup.co.uk or to the postal address below;
Human Resources
CA Group
Evenwood Industrial Estate
Copeland Road
Evenwood
County Durham
DL14 9SF
Our in-house team of construction experts are on hand to help with CA Group product information and any aspect of design, specification, application and performance-related queries you may have.
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