The Gelder Group is an incredible place to work and our goal is to recruit motivated and committed people with the knowledge, skills, experience, and most importantly the enthusiasm to succeed in a competitive environment. If you think you’re a good fit for the Gelder Group, please apply for one of our positions.
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Equal Opportunities
The Gelder Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company's established policy is to ensure that no unlawful discrimination occurs, either directly or indirectly, against any person on the grounds of colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, age, sex or marital status, religion or religious belief, sexual orientation or disability, or be disadvantaged by any other condition or requirement that is not essential for carrying out the job.
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IRR Joiners
Location: Lincoln
Department: Insurance, Repair & Renovation
The Gelder Group is a diverse mixture of divisions and companies all orientated around the delivery of high quality customer excellence in the construction industry. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join our ever expanding Insurance, Repair and Renovation team based in Lincoln.
You will be part of an established dedicated team dealing with insurance repairs. The ideal candidate will be able to work to tight timescales, use their own initiative and work at the highest standards providing customers with quality work.
You must have relevant experience/qualifications to your trade, a full driving license and references from previous works.
To apply for the above position, send your CV and covering letter to katie.scott@gelder.co.uk, or by post to:
Katie Scott
Gelder Group, Head Office
Tillbridge Lane
Sturton By Stow
Lincoln. LN1 2DS
Commercial Site Manager
Location: Lincoln
Department: Commercial
The Commercial department are looking to appoint an experienced site manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join a privately owned company, who believe in staff recognition and development. The company, instigated in 1988, has developed and grown, through a reputation of quality workmanship.
As a Site Manager, you will play a key role in overseeing on-site operations and ensuring the successful execution of construction projects within budget and on Programme.
Responsibilities:
- Lead by example on Health & Safety and provide and undertake regular team briefings to ensure all staff are aware of daily/weekly expectations and encompass Health & Safety.
- Manage on-site operations and provide guidance on quality and productivity issues.
- Monitor subcontractor performance to ensure compliance with project plans and programme.
- Maintain all statutory records on a daily/weekly basis as required.
The successful candidate will have:
- Minimum 3 years experience
- Previous experience of successfully delivering Commercial projects within multiple sectors
- Must hold a current SMSTS and CSCS card
- Valid First Aid at Work certificate
- Confident IT skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Proven track record of motivating staff and managing a site effectively
- Up to date knowledge of health and safety obligations and building legislation
Must be able to work in a friendly proactive manner with the Gelder project team, designers and clients.
To apply for the above position, send your CV and covering letter to katie.scott@gelder.co.uk, or by post to:
Katie Scott
Gelder Group, Head Office
Tillbridge Lane
Sturton By Stow
Lincoln. LN1 2DS
Multi-Trades & Joiner
Location: Lincoln
Department: Facility, Repairs and Maintenance
The Gelder Group is a diverse mixture of divisions and companies all orientated around the delivery of high quality customer excellence in the construction industry. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join our ever expanding Facilities, Repairs and Maintenance team based in Lincoln.
You will be part of an established dedicated team dealing with insurance repairs. The ideal candidate will be able to work to tight timescales, use their own initiative and work at the highest standards providing customers with quality work.
You must have relevant experience/qualifications to your trade, a full driving license and references from previous works.
To apply for the above position, send your CV and covering letter to louisa.sharpe@gelder.co.uk, or by post to:
Louisa Sharpe
Gelder Group, Head Office
Tillbridge Lane
Sturton By Stow
Lincoln. LN1 2DS
Quantity Surveyor
Location: Lincoln
Department: Commercial
The Gelder Group is a diverse mixture of divisions and companies all orientated around the delivery of high-quality customer excellence in the construction industry.
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our existing team within our Commercial Department.
The successful candidate will work on projects across the East Midlands; on a wide range of new build and refurbishment projects.
Salary Dependant on Experience
To apply for the above position, send your CV and covering letter to katie.scott@gelder.co.uk, or by post to:
Katie Scott
Gelder Group, Head Office
Tillbridge Lane
Sturton By Stow
Lincoln. LN1 2DS
Contract Manager Lincoln
Location: Lincoln
Department: Facility, Repairs and Maintenance
Due to expansion our Facility, Repairs and Maintenance department are actively seeking an experienced Contracts Manager/Surveyor with a proven track record of delivering projects on time, in budget and to a high quality.
Job Purpose
The primary responsibility of this position is to manage work orders originating from councils, housing associations, estate agents, land agents and similar entities. These tasks encompass managing reactive repairs and maintenance, utilising both an in-house team of tradespeople and external subcontractors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage contracts in line with client requirements and Gelder processes and procedures ensuring the works are completed to the required standard, on time and within budget.
- Be able to evaluate the repairs required and prepare a corresponding priced schedule of works utilising various portal.
- Agree start and completion dates in line with contracts / schedules based on client requirements and ensure the data base is updated.
- Issue any relevant notices for delays or direct / specific instructions from the client / contractor that may influence the project.
- Ensure all health and safety regulations are maintained.
- Provide written sub-contract or works orders. Liaise with the admin team / buyer to issue orders as required.
- Deal with site issues and snagging in line with the contract requirements to ensure all works are completed in a timely manner the first time.
- Raise follow on works from visits with diagnosing repair and scheduling work within set timeframes.
This is not an exhaustive list of duties, and you may be required to carry out other tasks in accordance with the needs of the organization. You will need to be flexible and adaptable in respect of your role.
The successful candidate will have/are:
- An ability to build strong client relationships.
- Reliable, flexible and a team player.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines timeframes.
- Hold a valid UK driving licence
- A proven track record of delivering construction projects on time, within budget and to a high quality.
To apply for the above position, send your CV and covering letter to louisa.sharpe@gelder.co.uk, or by post to:
Louisa Sharpe
Gelder Group, Head Office
Tillbridge Lane
Sturton By Stow
Lincoln. LN1 2DS
Bid Writer
Location: Lincoln
Department: Commercial
Gelder Ltd is a leading construction company with a proud reputation for delivering projects across a diverse range of sectors. We are now looking for a talented Bid Writer to join our Commercial Department on a full-time basis, working alongside our estimators and pre-construction team to produce high-quality, winning bids.
The Role:
As Bid Writer, you will play a pivotal role in securing work for Gelder Ltd. You will:
- Work closely with estimators and the wider pre-construction team to prepare compliant, compelling bid submissions.
- Write and edit persuasive quality responses tailored to client requirements.
- Manage and coordinate the quality elements of bids for projects ranging from £100k to circa £10m.
- Ensure all submissions are completed to the highest standard and delivered on time.
- Support continuous improvement by maintaining and developing a library of bid content.
About You:
We’re looking for someone who brings both expertise and enthusiasm to the role:
- Proven experience of bid writing within the construction industry, particularly answering scored quality assessments.
- Strong writing, editing, and communication skills with a keen eye for detail.
- Highly organised, able to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- A collaborative team player with the drive to contribute to successful outcomes.
- Someone who embodies the Gelder “Can-do” attitude – proactive, motivated, and committed to excellence.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
- Full-time, office-based role within our Commercial Department at our Lincoln head office.
- Opportunity to work on projects of varying size and complexity across multiple sectors.
- A supportive team culture with career development opportunities.
If you’re ready to bring your skills and ‘can-do’ attitude to a forward-thinking construction company, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply for the above position, send your CV and covering letter to katie.scott@gelder.co.uk, or by post to:
Katie Scott
Gelder Group, Head Office
Tillbridge Lane
Sturton By Stow
Lincoln. LN1 2DS
Construction Health & Safety Advisor
Location: Lincoln
Department: All Departments
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Construction Health, Safety and Environmental Advisor to join the Gelder Group.
Gelder Group can offer:
- A competitive salary
- The opportunity to reach your full potential by joining a friendly, supportive well established local construction company.
- A structured learning and development plan.
- Working hours of 08.00 - 17.00 Monday to Friday
- Car allowance
The advisor will be joining the health and safety department alongside our health and safety manager and administrator. The advisor will be involved in all divisions of the business ranging from Insurance Repair and Renovation work, Facility, Repair and Maintenance to Commercial new build and refurbishment projects.
The position will be based at our Head Office near Lincoln supporting the whole business and working closely with Contracts Managers and Site Managers to address any health, safety and environmental issues and assist in the continuous improvements of health, safety, and environmental management across the business.
For this position you will need:
- A full driving licence, travel to our other offices will be required, Barlborough and Lichfield as well as site visits.
- A can-do attitude with the drive and motivation to learn and develop.
- Ability to manage own workload, prioritising matters that require urgent attention.
- You must be confident in dealing with people both face to face and over the phone including contractors and other third parties.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to negotiate and influence in a calm manner.
- Ideal candidate will have some construction H&S experience, hold a relevant H&S qualification, ideally NEBOSH Construction Certificate.
- Experience in undertaking site audits using iAuditor software.
To apply for the above position, send your CV and covering letter to danielle.skayman@gelder.co.uk, or by post to:
Danielle Skayman
Gelder Group, Head Office
Tillbridge Lane
Sturton By Stow
Lincoln. LN1 2DS
Group Health & Safety Administration Support
Location: Lincoln
Department: All Departments
Gelder Group is a leading provider in the construction industry and is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our employees and clients. We pride ourselves on our dedication to maintaining high standards of health and safety across all aspects of our operations.
Job Description:
We are seeking a motivated and organised individual to join our team as a Health & Safety Administration Support. In this role, you will work closely with the Health & Safety Manager to assist in the day-to-day administrative tasks that ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative support to the Health & Safety Manager, including scheduling meetings, preparing documents, and maintaining records.
- Monitor and update safety policies and procedures as directed by the Health & Safety Manager.
- Prepare site H & S files as directed by the Health & Safety Manager
- Conduct data entry and maintain accurate records of safety inspections, incidents, and corrective actions.
- Prepare reports and presentations on health and safety metrics as required.
- Assisting with submissions for SSIP HSE accreditation such as CHAS, Constructionline & Safe Contractor.
- Providing H&S information for tender bids.
- Communicate effectively with employees and external stakeholders regarding health and safety matters.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in administrative support or related field.
- Familiarity with health and safety regulations and practices preferred.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Full driving licence.
To apply for the above position, send your CV and covering letter to danielle.skayman@gelder.co.uk, or by post to:
Danielle Skayman
Gelder Group, Head Office
Tillbridge Lane
Sturton By Stow
Lincoln. LN1 2DS
