Current Vacancies

As a leading residential property developer in the UK, Crest Nicholson looks to recruit, develop and retain the best people in the property development business.

Planner - Chiltern
St Albans

Crest Nicholson has been building new homes for 50 years and is firmly established as a leading developer with a passion for not just building homes, but creating vibrant sustainable communities.

Crest Nicholson Chiltern division, are looking for a Planner to join the team based in St Albans.

Main Duties include:

To assist with the acquisition of proposed development sites by:-

1. Keeping appraised of changes to national planning policy and guidance and disseminating knowledge to the Development Team;

2. Identifying and advising the Development Team of potential development sites that may become available through the prevailing/emerging planning policy;

3. Carrying out Site Appraisals having regard to local and national planning policies, planning history and technical and physical constraints;

4. Assisting in the preparation of Planning Reports on land to be acquired by the division, identifying any planning/commercial risk;

5. Assisting in the formulation of planning strategies in order to obtain planning consent in a timely manner within an appropriate deadline that allows the division to deliver sales completions in accordance with forecasts and which maximises commercial returns for the company.

To assist with the preparation of Planning Submissions and their eventual Approval by:-

1. Assisting in the instruction and management of internal and external project teams to ensure the preparation of a planning application which is commercially viable, takes account of all planning, technical and physical constraints, and is capable of validation by the Local Planning Authority;

2. Checking planning drawings and documents produced by outside draughtsmen/consultants;

3. Monitoring applications and maintaining records and file notes;

4. Attending Committee Meetings, Appeal hearings and similar meetings and providing reports of their proceedings;

5. Checking Planning Agreements/drawings and ensuring conditions do not present any onerous requirements which would delay implementation of planning permissions.

Preparation and submission of planning condition discharge applications.
Monitoring S016 Agreements to ensure that all obligations are met within the prescribed timescales.
Assisting in the management of the Division’s existing Strategic Land Portfolio in order to deliver sites to the Division at the earliest possible opportunity, promoting sites through the Local Plan systems and keeping landowners/agents as well as division management team advised of progress.
To generally assist with the administration of the Land Department, as directed by the Planning Manager.
To assist with other duties associated with the above, including helping to maintain a satisfactory relationship with outside bodies and generally promoting the good name of the Company.
Assist at all times in maintaining a safe working environment within Company workplaces, and applying the Company Health & Safety Policy for their own, their colleagues, third parties and public's benefit.

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Closing date: 29/09/2017
Bought Ledger Clerk - Chertsey
Chertsey

Crest Nicholson has been building new homes for 50 years and is firmly established as a leading developer with a passion for not just building homes, but creating vibrant sustainable communities.

Crest Nicholson Group Operations are looking for a Bought Ledger Clerk to join the team based in Chertsey.

This role will perform various clerical and routine accounting tasks in support of a business unit, to include posting entries, verifying and reconciling input to financial reporting system output, processing payments, and other financial reports. The job holder will also respond to inquiries and contacts other departments and/or suppliers to resolve a variety of problems and assists in the preparation of financial reports when required.

The successful applicant will have experience in a similar role.

We seek to be an ethical and progressive employer which encourages a culture of openness, creativity and continuous professional development and which rewards the effectiveness and loyalty of our employees.

Crest Nicholson is an equal opportunities employer.

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Closing date: 03/10/2017
Senior Site Manager
Wells

Crest Nicholson has been building new homes for 50 years and is firmly established as a leading developer with a passion for not just building homes, but creating vibrant sustainable communities.

Crest Nicholson South West are looking for a Senior Site Manager, or potentially an ambitious Site Manager looking for a step-up in their career, to join their team in Wells, Somerset.

Crest are seeing promising growth and profit figures across our divisions. Great care is always taken to ensure the end product is one of quality, sustainability and innovative design. A career with Crest is both challenging and rewarding, and with large investments currently being made to drive learning and development, as well as fantastic national growth plans, now is a great time to join us.

The successful candidate will be reporting into the Build Executive, and will be responsible for the speedy, accurate and cost effective technical planning of developments sites. You should have experience within a similar role where you have been managing large teams of trades people, and producing high quality residential schemes.

In this role you are expected to gain a detailed understanding of the technical site and design requirements, identify and onboard suitable sub-contractors and ensure construction materials are resourced and stored safely and correctly on the site.

You will also be working closely with the wider team to ensure complete health and safety compliance, acting as the Site Safety Officer controlling and guiding sub-contractors, anticipating, identifying and resolving problems as and when they arise.

Each element of the scheme will need to adhere to strict quality standards, and you will be conducting critical checks across the scheme, ensuring setting out drawings, road positions, and each dwelling is accurately transferred from concept through to construction and completion. You will also be managing the budgets, whilst never compromising on quality and Health and Safety, immediately bringing any issues to the attention to the Build Manager.

It is paramount that you operate and control the site strictly in accordance with the agreed Method Statement and Health and Safety Plan as required by the CDM Regulations.

To be successful within Crest Nicholson you will be expected to constantly work to improve our build patterns, suggesting any improvements or additions which could positively impact our staff, the end product and the build process as a whole.

We seek to be an ethical and progressive employer which encourages a culture of openness, creativity and continuous professional development and which rewards the effectiveness and loyalty of our employees.

Crest Nicholson is an equal opportunities employer.

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Closing date: 29/09/2017
Senior Site Manager
Cranleigh

Crest Nicholson has been building new homes for 50 years and is firmly established as a leading developer with a passion for not just building homes, but creating vibrant sustainable communities.

Crest Nicholson South are looking for a Senior Site Manager to join our site in Cranleigh. It is an excellent opportunity to join an award winning house builder at a traditional large site offering 250 2-5 bedroom homes in the beautiful village of Cranleigh. The project is running for another 4-5 years, so there is plenty of stability on offer.

Crest are seeing promising growth and profit figures across our divisions. Great care is always taken to ensure the end product is one of quality, sustainability and innovative design. A career with Crest is both challenging and rewarding, and with large investments currently being made to drive learning and development, as well as fantastic national growth plans, now is a great time to join us.

The successful candidate will be reporting into the Build Manager, and will be responsible for the speedy, accurate and cost effective technical planning of developments sites. You should have experience within a similar role where you have been managing large teams of trades people, and producing high quality residential schemes.

In this role you are expected to gain a detailed understanding of the technical site and design requirements, identify and on-board suitable sub-contractors and ensure construction materials are resourced and stored safely and correctly on the site.

You will also be working closely with the wider team to ensure complete health and safety compliance, acting as the Site Safety Officer controlling and guiding sub-contractors, anticipating, identifying and resolving problems as and when they arise.

Each element of the scheme will need to adhere to strict quality standards, and you will be conducting critical checks across the scheme, ensuring setting out drawings, road positions, and each dwelling is accurately transferred from concept through to construction and completion. You will also be managing the budgets, whilst never compromising on quality and Health and Safety, immediately bringing any issues to the attention to the Build Manager.

It is paramount that you operate and control the site strictly in accordance with the agreed Method Statement and Health and Safety Plan as required by the CDM Regulations.

To be successful within Crest Nicholson you will be expected to constantly work to improve our build patterns, suggesting any improvements or additions which could positively impact our staff, the end product and the build process as a whole.

We seek to be an ethical and progressive employer which encourages a culture of openness, creativity and continuous professional development and which rewards the effectiveness and loyalty of our employees.

Crest Nicholson is an equal opportunities employer.

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Closing date: 29/09/2017
Quality Assurance Manager
Chertsey

Crest Nicholson has been building new homes for 50 years and is firmly established as a leading developer with a passion for not just building homes, but creating vibrant sustainable communities.

We are currently looking for an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to join our Southern Region. You will be based in our Chertsey office, covering sites across the division.

Crest are seeing promising growth and profit figures across our divisions. Great care is always taken to ensure the end product is one of quality, sustainability and innovative design. A career with Crest is both challenging and rewarding, and with large investments currently being made to drive learning and development, as well as fantastic national growth plans, now is a great time to join us.

In this role your primary responsibilities will be on post-occupation properties, assessing the quality and potential defects in our construction method, materials and fittings. Emphasis will be on identifying, recording and preventing issues reoccurring, reporting findings directly to build team, ensuring appropriate action is taken to source materials and methods that complies with our quality standards.

The successful candidate will be checking the sign off of Build Completion Certificate, identifying training needs among customer facing staff, and ensuring best practice is adhered to and any problems that are reported are dealt with quickly, with minimal impact on the customer.

You will proactively oversee and produce component performance reports, and conducting mandatory checks at all stages of construction, ensuring compliance of design and working practice.

To be successful within Crest Nicholson you will be expected to constantly work to improve our build patterns, suggesting any improvements or additions which could positively impact our staff, our customers, the end product and the build process as a whole.

We seek to be an ethical and progressive employer which encourages a culture of openness, creativity and continuous professional development and which rewards the effectiveness and loyalty of our employees.

Crest Nicholson is an equal opportunities employer.

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Closing date: 29/09/2017
Senior Technical Manager - CQ
Southampton

Crest Nicholson has been building new homes for 50 years and is firmly established as a leading developer with a passion for not just building homes, but creating vibrant sustainable communities.

Crest Nicholson Regeneration are looking for a Senior Technical Manager to join their team on site in Southampton.

Responsibilities include;

To assist and co-operate with the Land Department in the investigation and acquisition of development sites.

To be responsible for the preparation of detailed constructional drawings, the negotiation and securing of technical and statutory approvals to achieve and monitor the optimum timing programmes

To be responsible for identifying and resolving technical design and constructional problems

To assist in the supervision and administration of the Group Technical function

Assist at all times in maintaining a safe working environment within Company workplaces, and applying the Company Health & Safety Policy

Essential and Desirable criteria

Essential:

Experience at Technical Manager level or equivalent.
Experience of managing numerous projects at a time.
Exposure to mix use/commercial schemes.
Experience in concrete, steel and traditional masonry build.
Experience of working for a volume house builder.

Desirable:

Chartership in Engineering or Architecture.

We seek to be an ethical and progressive employer which encourages a culture of openness, creativity and continuous professional development and which rewards the effectiveness and loyalty of our employees.

If you are interested in the above vacancy, please click apply now!

Crest Nicholson is an equal opportunities employer.

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Closing date: 29/09/2017
Sales Advisor - London
London

Crest Nicholson has been building new homes for 50 years and is firmly established as a leading developer with a passion for not just building homes, but creating vibrant sustainable communities.

Crest Nicholson London are looking for two experienced Sales Advisors/Team Leaders for their London based sites.

The role will require the successful applicant to:

- Apply effective selling skills in order to exceed required profitable sales for the Division whilst maintaining the presentation of the sales areas to the highest standard. The incumbent will effectively manage customers and deliver excellent customer service and have the ability to generate potential sales leads in addition to those created by marketing activity.

- The applicant will have the ability to manage the threat of cancellation and minimize cancellation rates. There will be involvement in managing and resolving customer complaints. In being a key member of the sales team, will ensure that the site is effectively managed and information should be widely shared.

-The individual will have the ability to work weekends and Bank Holidays as well as having flexibility within normal working hours.

We are looking for applicants who;

Has worked in a similar role, preferably with a similar size housing developer within the central London market.
Have a broad product knowledge of the housing market.
Being computer literate is essential together with excellent communication skills with the ability to negotiate.

We seek to be an ethical and progressive employer which encourages a culture of openness, creativity and continuous professional development and which rewards the effectiveness and loyalty of our employees.

Crest Nicholson is an equal opportunities employer.

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Closing date: 13/10/2017
Senior Quantity Surveyor - Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes

Crest Nicholson has been building new homes for 50 years and is firmly established as a leading developer with a passion for not just building homes, but creating vibrant sustainable communities.

Crest Nicholson South West are looking for a Senior Surveyor to join the Regeneration team at Crest Nicholson.

You will be based at our upcoming Campbell Park site which consists of 375 sites, including both houses and apartments.

Responsible for ensuring timely & accurate cost management, dealing with contractual issues & procurement & payment of sub-contractors for complex large volume development projects from pre-operational stage through to final account settlement.

Duties include;

The identification & procurement of suitable sub-contractors.
The negotiation & letting of subcontracts within required timescales.
Providing the cost-data feedback to Divisional Estimating Department.
Administration & management of the financial aspects of the development.
Reviewing and forecasting the latest cost estimates and reporting
The relationships with external employers such as Housing Associations undertaking valuations, cash flow forecasts, obtaining warranties, etc.
Assist at all times in maintaining a safe working environment within Company workplaces and applying the Company’s Health & Safety Policy for their own, their colleagues, third parties and the public’s benefit. Individuals must act to minimise danger and report all potential dangers and accidents to their immediate superior or designated Health & Safety Officer.

We are looking for a surveyor who has previous experience within house building.

We seek to be an ethical and progressive employer which encourages a culture of openness, creativity and continuous professional development and which rewards the effectiveness and loyalty of our employees.

Crest Nicholson is an equal opportunities employer.

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Closing date: 09/10/2017
Apprentice Painting and Decorator
Milton Keynes

Crest Nicholson PLC are based in the South East and South West of England, we have a number of 2 and 3 year apprenticeships leading to nationally recognised qualifications.

If you’re looking to build a career with Crest Nicholson, we will help you with all the above through our pioneering apprenticeship programme. Yes, we offer strong support onsite to help you get the best experience possible. Yes, we have a dedicated Apprenticeship manager working with your college, site manager and subcontractor. And yes, we’re passionate about developing young professionals.

We require enthusiastic apprentices to work on our existing sites. The applicant must be committed to learning, with a genuine interest and commitment to this exciting and dynamic industry.

Apprentices will be working alongside experienced tradesmen on a daily basis on site and will complete off-the-job training at a local college on a day release basis.

Training to be provided:

NVQ & Diploma 2 or 3
Functional Skills L1 or L2 in English and Math’s (if relevant GCSE grades not obtained)
ERR

Skills Required:

Literacy and numeracy
Good spatial awareness
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to listen and follow instruction
Good practical skills
Driving license preferable
Committed to the values & expectations of the Apprenticeship Programme
A desire to learn and progress
Team player
A flexible and adaptable approach to work
Enthusiasm and self-motivation to learn and progress
Willingness to complete relevant course work to the best of ability
Able to work in a well organised and accurate way
Flexible approach to location of work

In addition to statutory apprenticeship pay, we offer a life changing benefits package that helps you own a van, set up your own business, open a Help to Buy ISA and save for your own home.

Of course, if it was easy everyone could do it so we’re looking for the brightest minds with future potential.

What we’re really passionate about, is your future. We have an innovate scheme that identifies and develops great talent onto inspiring career paths like a place on our CITB and CIOB endorsed Site Management Academy or providing business skills and grant to set up your own business or simply securing employment with one of our contractors.

Do you see yourself setting up your own business by the time you are 30 and turning over 6 figures?

Do you see yourself as a Production Director, managing a 100 + workforce and running award winning sites?

Do you see yourself working plying your trade for brilliant large contractors that work in partnership with Crest Nicholson and earning 40k in the next 5 years?

If you’re thinking about the above. Then you’re thinking about Crest Nicholson and we’re thinking about you.

We seek to be an ethical and progressive employer which encourages a culture of openness, creativity and continuous professional development and which rewards the effectiveness and loyalty of our employees.

Crest Nicholson is an equal opportunities employer.

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Closing date: 13/10/2017
Assistant Surveyor - Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes

Crest Nicholson has been building new homes for 50 years and is firmly established as a leading developer with a passion for not just building homes, but creating vibrant sustainable communities.

Crest Nicholson are looking for a Assistant Surveyor to join the Regeneration team at Crest Nicholson.

You will be based at our Campbell Park site.

As the Assistant Quantity Surveyor you will be working to ensure timely & accurate cost management, dealing with contractual issues & procurement & payment of sub-contractors for complex large volume development projects from pre-operational stage through to final account settlement.

Duties include;

The identification & procurement of suitable sub-contractors.
The negotiation & letting of subcontracts within required timescales.
Providing the cost-data feedback to Divisional Estimating Department.
Administration & management of the financial aspects of the development.
Reviewing and forecasting the latest cost estimates and reporting
The relationships with external employers such as Housing Associations undertaking valuations, cash flow forecasts, obtaining warranties, etc.
Assist at all times in maintaining a safe working environment within Company workplaces and applying the Company’s Health & Safety Policy for their own, their colleagues, third parties and the public’s benefit. Individuals must act to minimise danger and report all potential dangers and accidents to their immediate superior or designated Health & Safety Officer.

We are looking for a surveyor who has some previous experience within house building.

We seek to be an ethical and progressive employer which encourages a culture of openness, creativity and continuous professional development and which rewards the effectiveness and loyalty of our employees.

Crest Nicholson is an equal opportunities employer

Apply Now
Closing date: 06/10/2017

At Crest Nicholson we are committed to training and development. We offer exciting career opportunities which can span a lifetime.

Planner - Chiltern

Bought Ledger Clerk - Chertsey

Senior Site Manager

Senior Site Manager

Quality Assurance Manager

Senior Technical Manager - CQ

Sales Advisor - London

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Milton Keynes

Apprentice Painting and Decorator

Assistant Surveyor - Milton Keynes

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At Crest Nicholson we are committed to training and development. We offer exciting career opportunities which can span a lifetime.

Planner - Chiltern

Bought Ledger Clerk - Chertsey

Senior Site Manager

Senior Site Manager

Quality Assurance Manager

Senior Technical Manager - CQ

Sales Advisor - London

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Milton Keynes

Apprentice Painting and Decorator

Assistant Surveyor - Milton Keynes

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