Current Vacancies

Joiner Insurance Barlborough

Location: Barlborough
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 Barlborough.

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

Contracts Manager – Insurance

Location: Lincoln
Department: Insurance, Repair & Renovation

Salary: Negotiable Benefits: Company car or opt-out allowance

Due to continued growth and increased volumes of work, we are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join our Insurance, Repair & Renovation team based at our Lincoln office.

This role involves overseeing the delivery of insurance repair projects for both domestic and commercial losses, ensuring works are completed efficiently, safely and to a high standard. You will be responsible for managing multiple projects simultaneously, leading teams and coordinating specialist subcontractors from instruction through to completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full responsibility for the successful delivery of multiple insurance reinstatement projects
• Managing programmes to ensure works are completed on time, within budget and in line with SLA requirements
• Financial control of projects, including cost management, forecasting and margin performance
• Coordinating and managing subcontractors, direct labour and material procurement
• Leading and supporting trades
• Ensuring all works are delivered in compliance with current Health & Safety legislation, including CDM regulations
• Liaising with clients, insurers, loss adjusters and policyholders, maintaining strong professional relationships
• Monitoring quality standards across all projects and driving continuous improvement
• Providing regular progress updates and reports to senior management
• Identifying opportunities for value engineering and efficient construction solutions

About You:

• Proven experience in Contracts Management or Project Management within construction
• Experience delivering refurbishment, repair or reinstatement works (insurance experience desirable but not essential)
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage costs and deliver projects profitably
• Confident leader with the ability to motivate and manage teams and subcontractors
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build relationships at all levels
• Organised and able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-focused approach
• IT literate
• Full UK 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

Trainee Contracts Manager – Insurance

Location: Lincoln
Department: Insurance, Repair & Renovation

Our Insurance, Repair & Renovation department are seeking a motivated Trainee Contracts Manager with an interest in developing a career within insurance-related construction works.

This role will involve supporting the delivery of insurance repair projects, including property reinstatement, refurbishments and maintenance works following damage such as fire, flood or structural issues. You will gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced Contracts Managers and the wider project team, assisting in the management of multiple projects across a range of sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting in the management and coordination of insurance repair projects from instruction through to completion
• Supporting the planning of works to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the required standard
• Assisting with preparation of programmes, subcontractor coordination and material procurement
• Working closely with Trades, Branch Manager, Surveyors and Health & Safety Manager
• Liaising with clients, loss adjusters, insurers and the wider supply chain
• Assisting with progress reports and general project documentation
• Supporting the team in maintaining health & safety compliance across all sites
• Representing the company in a professional and courteous manner at meetings and site visits
• Assisting with value engineering and practical construction solutions to achieve project targets

About You:

• Keen to build a career within construction, ideally with an interest in insurance reinstatement works
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Confident liaising with a range of stakeholders including clients and insurers
• Reliable, flexible and a team player with a proactive ‘can do’ attitude
• Able to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks effectively
• Full UK 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

Fleet Mechanic and Apprentice Mechanic Head Office

Location: Lincoln
Department: Garage

Start ASAP

Job description:

The Gelder Group is looking for an experienced Vehicle Technician / Mechanic and an Apprentice Mechanic. Mechanic must have a minimum Level 2 (NVQ or City and Guilds or IMI Qualification) in Vehicle Repair.

These roles would be based in our modern workshop in Sturton by Stow, Lincoln and would suit someone who is highly motivated, organised and conscientious and works well in a team environment.

Main Responsibilities:

• Routine scheduled servicing of cars and vans in compliance to manufacture’s guidelines
• General repairs and maintenance
• Using Vehicle Diagnostic equipment to fault find
• Keeping workshop and surrounding areas clean and tidy
• Completing paperwork thoroughly

Essential:

• Full UK driving licence
• Smart and punctual
• Excellent communicator: able to understand instructions and communicate effectively
• Excellent troubleshooting skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and deliver to strict timescales
• Comply with company H&S policy
• Able to multitask, prioritise, and manage time efficiently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Be flexible in approach to workload.

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

Receptionist - Fixed Term Contract – Maternity Cover Approx 24th June for 12 months

Location: Lincoln
Department: Administration & Reception

8am-5pm Monday to Friday, with 30 minutes lunch

At Gelder Group, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional service and creating a welcoming environment for our clients and guests. Our team is dedicated to excellence, and we are looking for a receptionist who shares our commitment to professionalism and outstanding customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Greet and assist visitors upon arrival, ensuring a positive and welcoming experience.
• Answer and direct phone calls in a professional manner
• Manage the front desk area, ensuring it is always tidy and presentable
• Coordinate and prioritise multiple tasks efficiently, maintaining a calm and organised workflow
• Good Excel knowledge for various administrative tasks, including data entry, scheduling, and reporting
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail, stationery and deliveries
• Assist with various administrative duties as needed to support other departments

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

Estimator – Commercial Department

Location: Lincoln
Department: Commercial

Salary Competitive Package, negotiable depending on experience - 42.5hrs per week

Benefits

• Private Health Care
• 32 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Flexible Working
• Company Pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Bereavement Leave
• Free Parking

Gelder Ltd are looking to recruit an experienced Estimator to join our Commercial Department. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented and commercially aware professional to play a key role in securing new projects and supporting the continued growth of the business.

Gelder deliver projects across a wide range of sectors including healthcare, leisure, retail, refurbishment, and social housing, providing high-quality construction and refurbishment solutions for both public and private sector clients.

The Role

As an Estimator, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for a variety of construction and refurbishment projects. You will work closely with the commercial, pre-construction and delivery teams to ensure tenders are well prepared, commercially viable and aligned with company objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed cost estimates for construction and refurbishment projects
• Analysing drawings, specifications and tender documentation
• Obtaining and evaluating subcontractor and supplier quotations
• Preparing bills of quantities and cost breakdowns
• Identifying risks and opportunities within tender submissions
• Liaising with subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams during the tender process
• Supporting the preparation of tender submissions and documentation
• Attending tender review meetings and assisting with bid strategies
• Maintaining accurate records of tender information and pricing data
• Assisting with value engineering and cost planning during the pre-construction stage

About You

• Previous experience working as an Estimator within the construction industry
• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Ability to interpret drawings and technical specifications
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of construction processes
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Conquest experience desirable nut essential, training can be provided

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience
• Opportunity to work on projects across healthcare, leisure, retail, refurbishment and social housing sectors
• A supportive and collaborative commercial team
• Opportunities for career development within an established and growing company

If you are a motivated Estimator looking for your next opportunity within a forward-thinking construction business, we would welcome your application.

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

IRR Branch Manager Lincoln Office

Location: Lincoln
Department: Insurance, Repair & Renovation

Gelder Group are looking for an experienced Branch Manager to head up the Insurance Repair and Renovation Department at their Head Office in Sturton by Stow. The successful candidate will have a wealth of experience in people/operations management and the construction industry. Experience in insurance work is desirable, but not essential as training will be provided.

Key responsibilities:

• Management of a large team including recruitment and appraisal
• Managing overall branch performance based on service level agreements including financial and customer satisfaction
• Operations management, ensuring the team operates to Gelder standards
• Offer strategic direction to promote sustainable future growth
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of Health & Safety legislation
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and to a high standard.

Personal specification:

• Strong leadership qualities with the ability to lead a large team
• Exceptional mentoring skills to develop talent within the organisation
• Excellent project management and organisational skills
• A proven track record, in the construction industry, of delivering projects on time and within budget
• High levels of confidentiality, credibility, and integrity
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work closely with internal and external stakeholders
• Advanced mathematical and literacy skills, especially in business formats.

The remuneration at Gelder is highly competitive with industry standards and the successful candidate can expect the below package:

• Competitive salary (subject to experience)
• Company car or payment in lieu
• Company pension contributions
• 24 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays.

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

Insurance Surveyor - Based Lincoln or Barlborough

Location: Lincoln
Department: Insurance, Repair & Renovation

Lincoln or Barlborough based

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 an ever-expanding insurance team based in either Lincoln or Barlborough and working the surrounding areas.

You will be part of an established dedicated team dealing with insurance repairs. The ideal candidate will have experience in construction, be able to work to tight timescales, use your own initiative and always carry out work at a high standard. Experience with surveying Insurance related repairs would be an advantage but full training will be given.

Benefits include

• Competitive salary (depending on experience)
• Optional company car scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• 21 days holiday plus bank holidays

Duties will include, but will not be limited to (full job role training will be provided):

• Validating, settling and scheduling domestic and commercial insurance claims.
• Working directly with several insurance companies and networks. Claims such as subsidence, flood, fire, escape of water, impact, accidental damage, storm etc.
• Producing schedules, final accounts, variations, interim payment claims, private quotations and health and safety documentations
• Carrying out moisture readings and asbestos sampling.
• Offering professional advice to clients and policy holders.

Essential skills:

• Knowledge of Xactimate and Microsoft Office packages especially Outlook and Excel would be an advantage, but training will be given.
• Great telephone manner
• Pride yourself on great customer service and ensure your work is done to the highest standard.
• Good communication skills, time management and organisation.
• Good understanding of asbestos containing materials and asbestos awareness, but training will be given.

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

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Lincoln
Department: Commercial

Salary: Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience

Gelder Ltd are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Commercial Department. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven professional to play a key role in managing the financial and contractual aspects of construction projects while supporting the wider commercial team.

Gelder deliver projects across a wide range of sectors including healthcare, leisure, retail, refurbishment, and social housing, providing high-quality construction and refurbishment solutions for both public and private sector clients.

The Role

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take responsibility for the commercial management of projects from tender stage through to final account. You will work closely with project teams, subcontractors, and clients to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, profitably, and in line with contractual requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing, negotiating, and analysing costs for tenders and contracts
• Monitoring the commercial performance of projects and reporting to the commercial team
• Producing monthly valuations for completed work and arranging payments
• Reviewing monthly sales forecasts and preparing profit reports
• Pricing and managing variations throughout the project lifecycle
• Procuring subcontractors and obtaining subcontract quotations
• Managing subcontractor accounts and agreements
• Supporting and managing the final account process to maximise project return
• Carrying out site surveys and taking off quantities from specifications and drawings
• Producing and maintaining project cash flow forecasts
• Attending internal pre-start meetings and project progress meetings
• Advising project teams on legal and contractual matters
• Ensuring all commercial activities align with relevant health and safety regulations

About You

• Proven experience working as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge
• Experience managing project finances from tender to final account
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and reporting skills
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with project teams and clients

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience
• Opportunity to work on projects across healthcare, leisure, retail, refurbishment, and social housing sectors
• A supportive and collaborative commercial team
• Opportunities for career progression within an established and growing company

If you are a motivated Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for your next opportunity within a forward-thinking construction business, we would welcome your application.

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

Apprentice Surveyor

Location: Lichfield
Department: Insurance, Repair & Renovation

Working hours: 8am – 5pm Monday-Friday

Apprenticeship duration: 30 months, employment and progression within the organisation may be possible upon successful completion of the Apprenticeship.

You will work for The Gelder Group as an Apprentice Surveyor. You will work for our Insurance Renovation and Repair division on various contracts ranging from private houses to commercial properties. This apprenticeship is for 2.5 years starting at Level 3.

Duties will include, but will not be limited to (full job role training will be provided);

• Validating, settling and scheduling domestic and commercial insurance claims.
• Working directly with several insurance companies and networks. Claims such as subsidence, flood, fire, escapes of water, impact, accidental damage, storm etc.
• Producing schedules, final accounts, variations, interim payment claims, private quotations and health and safety documentations
• Carrying out moisture readings and asbestos sampling.
• Offering professional advice to clients and policy holders.

Essential skills;

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages especially Outlook and Excel would be an advantage but training will be given.
• Great telephone manner
• Pride yourself on great customer service and ensure your work is done to the highest standard.
• Confident individual who has the desire and personal drive to achieve the apprenticeship.
• Good communication skills, time management and organisation.
• GCSE level 4 or above in Maths and English .
• Driving licence.

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