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Apprentice Quantity Surveyor for Optima Installations Ltd

Job Role

We are now seeking to appoint an Apprentice Quantity Surveyor to join the Optima Installations Ltd team.

The main purpose of the role is to learn all aspects of the surveying role within Optima Installations Ltd. The right candidate will be given support to undertake appropriate professional studies.

The role will involve the following tasks:

• Assist in overseeing the management of projects from conception to completion
• Assist with monitoring progress on site to ensure completion of works within agreed programmes
• Provide support regarding all financial aspects of projects to ensure a successful outcome
• Process sub-contract orders and purchase orders for plant and material
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations on site

This role would suit someone who is interested in a career in construction and has experience in or studying towards a qualification in the building trade.

What you will gain

Optima Installations Ltd is a close working team and this is seen in the long service record of its employees. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to have access to long-standing knowledge from their peers, whilst joining an industry leader within the office fit-out sector.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to learn all aspects of quantity surveying and will be supported to take on further studies in this field, enrolling on to Surveying Technician Level 3

Intermediate Apprenticeship.

The entry requirement for the apprenticeship will typically be five GCSEs at Grade C or higher including Maths and English or a Level 2 apprenticeship in a construction or property-related discipline.

Who we are

Optima Installations Ltd is an Aluminium framework, glass and joinery contractor for commercial fit-outs within the UK. Part of the Optima group, with over 25 years experience of delivering high-quality projects in time and on budget. Our ethos is to provide our clients with an exceptional service from the initial design right through to practical completion.

We directly employ in the region of 40 highly skilled operatives, ranging from, Site Managers, Site Supervisors to partition installers & carpenters. We have the skills to undertake projects ranging from £5,000to £10,000,000. Our aim is to develop and maintain strong lasting relationships, resulting in repeat business from clients who regularly seek our specialist services.

For more details about Optima and the types of projects we work on please visit our website www.optimasystems.com

To apply please forward covering letter along with a CV to  HR@OptimaSystems.com

Part of the Optima Group, Optima Installations Ltd is an aluminium framework, glass, and joinery contractor for commercial fit-outs within the UK. Part of the Optima Group, with over 25 years experience of delivering high-quality projects on time and on budget. Our ethos is to provide our clients with exceptional service from the initial design right through to practical completion.

We directly employ in the region of 40 highly skilled operatives, ranging from, Site Managers, Site Supervisors to partition installers & carpenters. We have the skills to undertake projects ranging from £5,000.00 to £10,000,000.00. Our aim is to develop and maintain strong lasting relationships, resulting in repeat business from clients who regularly seek our specialist services.

This vacancy is open to people who can travel and work within and around the M25, the majority of work being in Central London.

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES

To work within a team to deliver the highest quality glazed partitions. Take instructions from the site management team to ensure delivery of projects on time snag free.

To ensure that all company policies and procedures are fully implemented and adhered to on allocated contract sites. This specifically includes but is not limited to Health & Safety and the requirements of the Company Business Management System.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to achieve an NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Interior Systems which will include college attendance of varying blocks (2, 3, and 4 weeks) at the National Construction College.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

During the apprenticeship, you will be given a variety of job duties, such as;

• Reading and understanding plan drawings as to set out location of partitions
• Reading and understanding detailed drawings as to build what is required
• Install structures or fixtures, such as aluminium framework, timber framework using carpenters hand or power tools
• Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment
• Shape or cut material to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saws
• Measure and mark cutting lines on materials
• Installing various sizes/specifications of glass to partition system
• Cleaning, protecting, and maintaining protection to the glass
• Work towards an apprenticeship framework set out by the appointed college
• Such other reasonable duties as may be required from time to time

To apply please contact HR@OptimaSystems.com

Main Purpose of Position

• Preventative maintenance on machines and equipment, responding to emergency machine break downs.
• Involvement with new design, installation and movements of existing machines.
• Overhaul and repair of machines and equipment ensuring machines and equipment on site is safe, working efficiently and fit for purpose.
• Must be prepared to work overtime and respond to call outs as required in line with the remit of the post.
• The working hours for the role are 6am – 2pm and 10am – 6pm Monday to Friday, alternating weekly shifts.

Key duties and responsibilities

• To help maintain plant, machine and facility maintenance schedule and keep updated.
• Assist installation of new machines and equipment.
• Overhaul and upkeep and repair of all plant machines including;

CNC / PLC equipment &Powder Coating process equipment.

• Work with single phase / three phase electrical circuits.
• Fault Finding, testing, and the removal or adjustment of existing fittings fixtures and parts.
• Maintaining effective communication – keeping management and relevant parties aware and seeking advice and assistance when required.
• Any other duty as may be required with the grading of the post and the skill of the post holder.

General

• To contribute to company objectives and values.
• To adhere to Company Rules / Health and Safety / Environmental

Standards and Practices.

• To attend College training and continuous development opportunities as required.
• Ensure that they continuously look for improvements to the service and for

effective good practice within their role.

• Ensure all machines are safe and fit for purpose.
• Actively promote safe working practices.

Objectives

• To complete electrical safe isolation course. 

The above is only a summary of the typical functions of this position and is not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all responsibilities, you may be responsible for other duties as directed by the Maintenance Manager   

To apply please contact HR@OptimaSystems.com

Due to our continued success, we have an excellent opportunity for a Designer to join our Optima Major Works team in High Wycombe.

Working alongside our team of experienced Designers you will undertake the following activities:

• Assist Sales / Estimating departments by locating, or generating, if necessary, details for projects in the sales or estimating departments
• Attend Design Handover Meetings from the estimating department and agree/ compile a design brief for the project.
• Identify key interfaces with adjacent structures or finishing trades.
• Prepare requests for Information / Query sheets as required and monitor replies.
• Produce Drawing Schedules, Models, Families, General Arrangement, and Working drawings for Design team approval, following the design procedure laid out in Optima Group BMS.
• Ensure delivery of all information to design team, and approval thereof, in accordance with project programme requirements.
• Ensure all design solutions offered by Optima are fully compliant with the project particulars, statutory requirements, building regulations, relevant codes of practice, and good practice.
• Design Review – revise and re-issue commented drawings. For projects where BIM is required revise and re-issue models.
• Attend Design Meetings as required throughout the design process. Attend, or organise if necessary, internal design review meetings with the project manager / financial manager.  Ensure via review, that the design is proceeding in an economic and practical manner.
• Produce Fabrication information or component drawings, as required, to an agreed program.
• Undertake checking responsibilities for drawings and fabrication information generated by other Designers.
• Visit Sites as necessary to ascertain conditions, carrying out basic surveying if required.
• Represent Optima Design at Pre / Mid / Post Tender interviews for forthcoming projects
• Select external designer/structural engineers/consultants where relevant.
• Take on responsibility for a proportion of the design office workload as agreed and discussed with Optima Design Director
• Check all elements of a project, including Models, Drawing Schedules, General Arrangement Drawings, Working Drawings, and Fabrication information.
• Be aware of current Optima project workload and project timings. Maintain regular contact with each member of the Optima design team and monitor their progress against programs.
• Assist Contract/Project Managers with the production of accurate, realistic design programs for current or forthcoming projects.
• Provide Design and Technical Support for all other departments as required.
• Check Project BIM requirements/protocols on any new project. Implement into the design program all models and information needed.

Any other appropriate duties as may be required. This role is based full-time at our High Wycombe head office.

Essential skills / Experience

• This role is suited to candidates graduates with a design discipline.
• An interest/ ambition to work in a design / technical role.
• Experience with Revit, 2D or 3D CAD would be beneficial.
• Eligible to work full time in the UK

If you are interested in applying for any of the above opportunities please send a CV and a covering letter stating why you want to work for us to hr@optimasystems.com