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QESH Admin

Posted Date - 19/07/2025

pound icon 0 - 28000

pin icon Berkshire - Reading

clock icon Permanent

link icon vc4224

QESH Admin- Construction/Manufacturing (hybrid) via Delaney Browne – Reading 

PLS NOTE YOU MUST LIVE NEAR READING, BERKSHIRE AS IT IS 3 DAYS OFFICE NOT FULLY REMOTE.

Salary Band £28k plus bonus scheme

Hybrid/Reading Office/On site Hours 7.30am – 16.30 Mon – Fri 24 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Key Accountabilities

The QESH Administrator supports the Quality Manager and wider team with administrative tasks. This role ensures compliance with relevant standards, legal requirements, and company policies by managing documentation, facilitating audits and coordinating QESH-related activities. The administrator acts as a central point of contact for QESH communications, supporting continuous improvement initiatives and fostering a culture of safety and quality.

Job Specific

· Provide day to day administrative support to the QESH Team.

· Ongoing maintenance and updating on all company compliance accreditations given the significance of this to the daily function of the business.

· Create, upload and maintain training courses within the LMS platform ensuring all training is kept up to date and aligned with regulations and business needs. · Support the delivery of departmental inductions for all new members of staff ensuring they are familiar with all workplace safety and emergency procedures. · Support the completion of DSE assessments for office and remote workers to identify any risks.

· Support and coordinate internal audits across various departments and assist with follow up actions to drive continuous improvement.

· Format and submit completed audit reports to a professional standard.

· Maintain and update internal passport system.

· Oversee the coordination of PPE equipment including distribution and inventory management.

· Support the drafting, reviewing and updating of QESH related policies and procedures ensuring compliance with legislation and organisational goals.

· Assist in the coordination and maintenance of company insurance policies. Producing clear and concise data analysis reports.

§ Previous Administration Experience

§ Competent in all aspects of office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint.)

§ Organised and have a keen eye for detail.

§ Good accurate record keeper.

§ Must be able to work with limited supervision and under their own initiative.

§ Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

§ Outgoing personality and ability to connect with diverse audiences.

Full UK Drivers License

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £28,000.00 per year Benefits: Company pension On-site parking Work from home

Application question(s):

Are you a driver with a car?

Have you experience within an administrative capacity in Quality

Do you live within a 10 mile radius to Reading, berks

 Must be able to work with limited supervision and under their own initiative.

Experience: Construction or Manufacturing admin: 1 year (required)

of office 365 Word, Excel, PowerPoint.: 3 years (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Reading 

Reference ID: vc4224

Internal Bus Dev - Construction

Posted Date - 14/07/2025

pound icon 32000 - 38000

pin icon Berkshire - Reading/hybrid

clock icon Permanent

link icon vc4915

Internal Business Development Exec - Construction/Manufacturing via Delaney Browne – Reading  -

PLS NOTE YOU MUST LIVE NEAR READING, BERKSHIRE AS IT IS 3 DAYS OFFICE NOT FULLY REMOTE.

£32,000 - £38,000 per annum, plus bonus of 10% of basic.

Reading, Berkshire Permanent hours 7:30 to 4:30pm hybrid, 2 days WFH, 3 days office work.

Our client has the following post:-

Job Specific

As the Business Development Executive operating in our Sales Team, you will be responsible for generating leads, booking and following up meetings with prospective clients, this is to enable the pipeline growth targets of the business.

The aim of this role is to progress projects through the Business Development pipeline by calling customers / prospects involved in leads / projects and booking meetings for the external Business Development Team.

Job Specific

§ Conduct targeted telemarketing calls to qualify prospects and schedule meetings regarding key focus projects.

§ Identify and engage with the right decision-makers to build a robust sales pipeline.

§ Utilise email, phone, and other communication methods to connect with potential clients.

§ Follow up relentlessly and efficiently to maximise conversion rates.

§ Maintain a strong pipeline of warm leads to ensure a consistent flow of high-quality opportunities for the Sales Team.

§ Accurately record and update all prospect interactions and actions in the company CRM system.

§ Assist in high priority "Whale Hunting" efforts, supporting large-scale prospect qualification and rapid response sales activities

§ Develop an in-depth understanding of product offerings, customer needs, and industry trends to refine sales pitches.

§ Identify new business opportunities through proactive market research and analysis.

§ Build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers in target industries.

§ Work closely with marketing, sales, and cross-functional teams to ensure a seamless customer experience.

§ Contribute to a strong team culture by maintaining a positive, proactive mindset and demonstrating resilience in overcoming objections.

§ Adapt to changing market conditions and embrace professional development opportunities.

§ Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback to identify areas of opportunity and risk.

§ Conduct competitor analysis to refine sales strategies and strengthen the company’s market positioning.

§ Provide valuable insights to management to enhance products, services, and customer engagement strategies.

§ Provide the external Business Development team with support in preparation for and in the action and follow up from their meetings

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience

§ At least two years’ experience in a business development or telemarketing role within the construction industry

§ Proven experience of using a CRM system

§ Great listening skills and able to build rapport quickly

§ Strong problem-solving skills § Strong networking and relationship management skills.

§ Highly effective communicator and influencer § Able to use initiative, prioritise and maintain a clear and cool head under pressure.

§ Able to maintain relationships with colleagues, partners, and other stakeholders.

§ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and CRM software.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £32,000.00-£38,000.00 per year Additional pay: Bonus scheme Benefits: On-site parking Schedule: Monday to Friday Application question(s):

Are you able to work the hours 7.30am – 16.30 Mon – Fri

Do you live within a 15 mile radius to Reading, berks

Are you happy working in a small company where the working environment is quite quiet?

Experience:

Telemarketing/business development: 2 years (required) using linkedin/CRM tools to build relationships with clients: 2 years (required)

construction/manufacturing industry ideal: 1 year (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Reading  Reference ID: vc4915

Technical Sale Lead/Construction

Posted Date - 19/06/2025

pound icon 0 - 70000

pin icon Berkshire - Reading/hybrid

clock icon Permanent

link icon vc4223

- PLS NOTE YOU MUST LIVE NEAR READING, BERKSHIRE AS IT IS 3 DAYS OFFICE NOT FULLY REMOTE.

Salary upto £70k with 10% discretionary bonus

Reading, Berkshire

Permanent hours 7:30 to 4:30pm hybrid, 2 days WFH, 3 days office work.

Our client has the following post:-

As a rapidly growing medium sized family-owned business, my client is looking for a forward thinking and creative Project Lead to support and help manage the sales pipeline (for territory or customers assigned) and ensure appropriate and timely sales activities to generate sales in line with company goals.

Job Specific

They want a Technical Sales Lead of 5 + years and someone who is hungry and has the desire to progress into a management position.

§ Responsible for management of the sales pipeline

o Ensuring customers’ needs are correctly assessed, Pain Hypothesis Diagnosed, and suitable proposals and Value Propositions are put forward.

o Timely follow through of actions resulting in sales meetings.

o Commercial Negotiation & Objection Handling

o Thorough internal sales handover on securing of an order and help with any order finalization required.

o Achieve or exceed sales targets within available resources.

o Provide regular and timely sales reports to Sales manager and director.

§ Order finalization and commercial assistance – attend pre-order meetings with customers and assist commercial team if necessary with agreeing terms with the customers/issues that arise on site/payment issues.

Sales Strategy

§ Setting sales strategy – working with the estimator and sales manager to assess new enquiries and develop a win strategy for each project.

§ Telesales and arranging appointments. Successful closure and appointment follow up.

§ Identification of all parties of the client Decision Making Unit (DMU)

§ Work with the Sales Manager &/or directors to instigate “Top-Down” selling and ensure relevant director – director links are established.

§ Sales visits – attend face to face meetings to build rapport with customers, assess needs, understand the buying process and who the decision makers are, carry out company presentations and present solutions.

Project Technical Analysis

§ Gain a thorough understanding of each project by studying project drawing packs and specifications to understand the needs and requirements of the client.

§ Identify technical challenges & complexities.

§ Coordinate & liaise with the pre-construction team to provide project specific solutions for clients

§ Carry out design meetings (DTMs) with clients & architects to present technical solutions

Commercial Understanding

§ Work with the sales manager & estimator to agree our proposal specification requirements, options & pricing strategy

§ Understanding of price calculator and other estimating tools to make price decisions

Reporting

§ Daily – update CRM with all calls & actions

§ Weekly – update GAP scores to show where deals are

§ Quarterly – Work with Sales Manager to set Worst, Likely & Best Sales Forecast

Skills, Knowledge

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience

§ Ability to meet project objectives within designated constraints.

§ Ability to read and understand technical drawings

§ A flair for analysis, troubleshooting and problem solving.

§ Good accurate record keeper.

§ Excellent presentation, organisational and time-management skills.

§ Outstanding communication and negotiation skills.

§ Good knowledge of and skills with MS Office; including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project

§ Qualifications sufficient to perform the role

§ Full UK Driving License

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Additional pay:

  • Bonus scheme

Benefits:

  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

  • Are you able to work the hours 7.30am – 16.30 Mon – Fri
  • Do you live within a 15 mile radius to Reading, berks
  • Are you an exp'd Technical Sales lead with 5 years plus in Balconies, Facades, Joinery, or Landscaping

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Reading

Estimator - Construction

Posted Date - 03/06/2025

pound icon 40000 - 42000

pin icon Berkshire - Reading

clock icon Permanent

link icon vc4213

Estimator - Construction/Manufacturing via Delaney Browne – Reading Estimator - Construction - PLS NOTE YOU MUST LIVE NEAR READING, BERKSHIRE AS IT IS 3 DAYS OFFICE NOT FULLY REMOTE.

£42,000 - £44,000 per annum, OTE Reading, Berkshire

Permanent hours 7:30 to 4:30pm hybrid, 2 days WFH, 3 days office work.

Our client has the following post:-

Job Specific

§ Responsible for calculating accurately the costings of projects to enable the sales team to win and deliver projects on time and in budget.

§ Responsible for budgeting, building and checking schedules of rates and approximating build costs.

§ Responsible for attending pre-budget meetings and site visits to help with setting costs.

§ Responsible for co-ordinating with the sales team on any new and upcoming projects to that they are scheduled way in advance to optimize best costing practices.

§ Reporting any concerns that may negatively impact projected costs and time estimates.

§ Do appropriate checks to make sure that take off is done correctly

§ Oversee handover from bid to execution with other teams and stakeholders in business.

§ Provide and manage all relevant documentation including quotes, presentations, information and data, all within GDPR and corporate governance.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience

§ Degree or sufficient experience in construction management, civil engineering, estimating or similar.

§ Full UK Driving License, preferably clean.

§ Ability to meet project objectives within designated constraints.

§ Ability to prepare bid presentations on Power Point

§ A flair for analysis, troubleshooting and problem solving.

§ Good accurate record keeper, excellent organisational and time-management skills.

§ Outstanding communication and negotiation skills.

§ Commercial awareness and eye for detail; ability to estimate without scope for financial error.

§ Flexibility to accept and manage change.

§ Knowledge of similar products, glass, steel, aluminum, and powder coatings.

§ Five plus years progressive responsibility with quantifiable results in similar roles.

§ Experience in commercial building projects and knowledge of construction methods and technologies.

Personal Attributes · Humble & Hungry · Persistent · Strong Emotional Intelligence, good team player · Flexible approach as priorities can change · Consistent & Reliable performer

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: £40,000.00-£42,000.00 per year Additional pay: Bonus scheme

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

Are you a driver with a car?

Do you live within a 20 mile radius to Reading, berks

Are you able to work the hours 7.30am – 16.30 Mon – Fri

Experience:

Ability to prepare bid presentations on Power Point: 2 years (required)

ability to estimate without scope for financial error.: 3 years (required)

Knowledge of, glass, steel, aluminum, and powder coatings.: 2 years (required)

construction management, civil engineering, estimating: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: vc4213

School hours part time Admin on HOLD

Posted Date - 15/05/2025

pound icon 30000 - 0

pin icon Surrey - Chertsey

clock icon Permanent

link icon vc4197

Part time Office Administrator/Client Support - school hours via Delaney Browne – Chertsey Surrey

Office Admin Assistant - Client Support -

Monday to Friday 30 hours a week, school hours welcome.

Working in a small chartered accountants, where you will be front of office on the phones to clients, taking payments, emailing and invoicing.

Your professionalism and spoken english is key, and they would prefer someone who is not ambitious as there is no room to grow.

If you are a parent looking for part time school hours, they could accommodate 9:15 to 2:15pm or similar across 5 days. The role is 100% on site.

The team are so friendly, and highly professional. part time -

key duties:-

· Answering of telephone and assisting clients, screening calls and taking detailed messages

· Post in – opening of post, scanning and filing in relevant folders- ensuring relevant department is notified

· Franking of outgoing post and make sure gets to the post box before 4.15pm.

· Reception duties, - greet visitors, deal with clients

· Filing of documents

· Assist with archiving of files

· Working with office manager in daily processing of documents as and when required

· Typing and assisting partners as needed

· Taking payments and preparing banking

· Ordering of stationery and consumables

· Assist office manager where necessary - ad hoc jobs

Must be MS Office proficient

Have an excellent command of english and are happy working in a traditional small team.

Job Types: Part-time,

Permanent Pay: £15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits: Company pension Free parking On-site parking

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate: Chertsey : reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Application question(s):

Are you happy being in a traditional office and happy there is no promotion scope

Experience: Client telephone handling: 1 year (required) Office Administrative : 3 years (required) Proficient in MS Office: 3 years (required) Language: English (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: vc4197

Sales Admin - ON HOLD

Posted Date - 09/05/2025

pound icon 28000 - 30000

pin icon Berkshire - Reading

clock icon Permanent

link icon vc4193

Job description

Our client is requiring a Sales Administrator to join their niche brand aligned with the construction/manufacturing industry.

The role is based in Reading, hybrid WFH two days a week, but candidates must live within 15 miles of Reading, Berks.

The job comes with a discretionary bonus of up to 10% of basic and free lunches. The perks are superb.

Key purpose:-

To play a fundamental role in the growth of this innovative organisation by supporting the Sales Manager in running the team and in working with customers. This role involves handling administrative tasks, coordinating sales activities, and ensuring smooth communication between customers, the sales team, and other departments.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, efficient, and capable of managing multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

job specifics:-

§ Supporting the Sales Manager and Sales Team with day-to-day tasks and admin support

§ Present a professional courteous attitude while answering all inbound calls and addressing customer or sales team needs

§ Ensuring all documentation is accurate and up to date

§ Develop skills to meet or exceed agreed annual and quarterly sales goals, profit margins, and activity goals

§ Maintain and update the CRM system, run reports, and offer areas for improvement/streamlining

§ Assist with writing sales proposals and tender responses

§ Represent the company at public events, exhibits and conferences

§ Answer customer email inquiries promptly to resolve or escalate any complaint or issue while maintaining customer satisfaction

§ Diary management and logistical support for events

§ Follow up actions from client meetings, with prospects, clients and colleagues

§ Providing weekly and monthly reports to the Sales Manager against KPIs

§ Report on won and lost sales and any lessons learnt/recommendations

§ Provide a quarterly report to the Sales Manager on competitors in the market and their USP

§ Support the sales team with scheduling meetings, preparing presentations, and handling follow-ups

§ Assisting with pipeline management and follow ups

§ Providing quotations to customers

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience

§ Previous experiences in a sales administrator/Sales Support -based role preferably within the construction industry.

§ Excellent verbal and written communication skills

§ Good organisational skills § Customer Service Skills

§ Sales Skills

§ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and CRM software.

§ Some experience with selling over the phone, order taking, and quote follow up

Personal Attributes:-

§ Relationship builder and team player

§ Willing to go above and beyond

§ Excellent attention to detail Effective under pressure

Hours 7:30qam to 4:30pm Mon to Friday, Hybrid two days WFH and three days in the office.

Free parking.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

 

Additional pay: Performance bonus Benefits: Company pension Discounted or free food Free parking On-site parking Private medical insurance Work from home

Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends Ability to commute/relocate: Reading: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

Are you happy to work the hours 7:30 to 4:30 and work a hybrid model week

Do you have some exp selling over the phone, order taking, and quote follow up

Experience: MS Office above intermediate: 2 years (required)

Sales Administration pref within Construction: 2 years (required)

Location: Reading (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: vc4193

UK Sales Manager

Posted Date - 27/03/2025

pound icon 0 - 0

pin icon Berkshire - Reading

clock icon Permanent

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UK Sales Manager - Construction/Manufacturing via Delaney Browne – Reading  -

PLS NOTE YOU MUST LIVE NEAR READING, BERKSHIRE AS IT IS 3 DAYS OFFICE NOT FULLY REMOTE. Competitive Salary

Reading, Berkshire

Permanent hours 7:30 to 4:30pm hybrid, 2 days WFH, 3 days office work.

Our client has the following post:-

Job Specific

This is a very responsible role, capable of growing UK IRE sales from £60-70m.

" Proven sales track records of 5 plus years in a Sales Manager position

" Seven to ten years progressive responsibility with quantifiable results in similar roles.

" Five to seven years progressive responsibility managing sales teams and being in a leadership role.

" they must have personal experience of having sold their own large value project sales and understand the criteria set out e.g. multiple decision makers, uncovering pain points, value hypothesis, negotiation skills, presenting, working with C-suite.

They will need to be able to role model this to the sales team reporting up to them

" Construction experience - /facades/steel/aluminium etc. - required

" A key criteria to us is they are a great believer in disciplined use of CRM. We have identified this as key to accurate forecasting and ensuring a single source of truth.

" Coaching and leadership skills to develop and personally develop a team

" Appearance is professional and they will represent the co. well

" Based within commutable distances of Reading and able to be at Reading ideally full time but min 2-3 days Job Specific

§Responsibility for achieving UK/IRE sales target of £70m+

§ Responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the sales team to attain all business plan sales targets and objectives.

§ Managing the UK sales and estimating team and ensuring opportunities are maximised and the team are held accountable for disciplined sales actions and healthy GP.

§ Achieve or exceed sales targets within budget and resources allocated.

§ Develop sales strategy, tactics and targets for the sales team.

§ Develop and nurture key client relationships.

§ Identify and report on business opportunities and threats in target market.

§ Identify and mitigate risks to market and explore and exploit new opportunities.

§ Strive for continuous improvements to the sales process and add to company best practices.

§ Attending key sales meetings c-suite level pitches

§ Holding weekly sales meeting.

§ Ensuring accurate forecasting and reporting to the Sales Director

§ Training and developing the team

§ Ensuring clean sales handover to operations.

§ Set quarterly team goals and improve systems and processes

Key Performance Indicators

§ KPIs are all in line with a 2025 business plan and will be established mutually within individual teams depending on departmental needs and goals.

Skills, Knowledge

§ Good accurate record keeper.

§ Excellent organisational and time-management skills.

§ Outstanding communication and negotiation skills.

§ Good knowledge of and skills with MS Office; including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

§ Detailed knowledge of product ranges and brochure content.

§ Strong understanding of regulations

§ Strong understanding of market and competitors

§ Ability to meet project objectives within designated constraints.

§ Ability to read and understand technical drawings

§ A flair for analysis, troubleshooting and problem solving.

§ Excellent presentation, organisational and time-management skills.

§ Outstanding communication and negotiation skills.

§ Construction industry experience required

§ Proven sales track records of 5 plus years

§ Ability to demonstrate pipeline management with use of sales analysis tools, win maps and other proven UBT methods

§ Full UK Driving License

§ Seven to ten years progressive responsibility with quantifiable results in similar roles.

Five to seven years progressive responsibility managing sales team and being in a leadership role.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent competitive Additional pay: Bonus scheme

Benefits: On-site parking Schedule: Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

Are you able to work the hours 7.30am – 16.30 Mon – Fri

Do you live within a 15 mile radius to Reading, berks

Experience: managing sales team and being in a leadership role: 7 years (required) having sold their own large value project sales:5 years (required)

negotiation skills, presenting, working with C-suite:5 years (required)

UK Sales Manager position: 5 years (required) quantifiable results in similar roles.: 7 years (required) construction/manufacturing industry ideal: 2 years (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Reading  Reference ID: vc4915