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Quantity Surveyor - Truro
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We have a new opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join our team within Vistry Cornwall South West, at our Exeter office covering Truro sites (TR1 2XR). As our Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing all costs relating to our projects. Your focus is to minimise the costs of a project and enhance margin and value for money, whilst still achieving the required standards and quality. This will also include procurement, subcontract management inclusive of administration of the contract, monthly payments, and final account settlement.
We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we’re also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.
Let’s cut to the chase, what’s in it for you…- Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
- Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
- Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
- Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
- 2 Volunteering days per annum
- Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
- Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
- Share save and share incentive schemes
- Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…
- Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
- HNC/HND in Surveying or Construction or equivalent OR relevant Quantity Surveying experience
Major FM contractors, high rise cladding contractors, self-delivery housing associations experience
- Excellent IT, analytical and communication skills
- Strong mathematical ability
- Ability to assess and analyse information
- Good business sense
- Good understanding of budget management
- Negotiating and networking skills
- COINS user experience
- Enthusiasm
- Flexibility
- Able to work within a busy team and under pressure
- Good team working skills
- Accurate with an eye for detail
- A methodical approach
- Willing to work extra to meet deadlines, as and when the business needs require it
- Building Safety Act works desirable
- Working closely with other departments, including Development and Construction, you will attend design meetings to advise on all areas that may have a cost implication.
- Attend development meetings when appropriate, contract pre-start and subcontract package review meetings.
- Upon receipt of Contract Documentation, you will be responsible for checking all contract drawings to identify errors, omissions, anomalies and areas where unnecessary cost may arise.
- Receive initial tender information and assist in the preparation of the proposed tender lists and updating of subsequent procurement programmes.
- Distribute design information packages and tender drawings, whilst preparing all tender documentation and letters including carrying out preliminary checks on subcontractors and preparing & closely monitoring Procurement Trackers.
- Preparing construction cost analysis, which includes analysis of quotations resulting from the tender enquiry, requesting additional and outstanding information as required.
- Assess site staffing levels and build programmes with the Construction Director to ascertain preliminary costs, including collating all cost information and preparing the start on site budget.
- Arrange and adjudicate budget settlement meetings, with the support of the wider Commercial team.
- Prepare stage payment schedules to assist in the financing of the works.
- Carry out pre-order meetings including all necessary Health & Safety requirements, finalising a tender sum and agreeing a stage payment schedule for payment purposes before preparing all contract documentation and placing the order.
- Place subcontractor orders, including interviews and checking references on selected subcontractors. You will then negotiate the contract sum within the budget, including finalising costs to cover all late variations.
- Issue variation orders and development changes alongside providing cost advice on major variations prior to issue. You will issue revised contract drawings to subcontractors; negotiating the cost of variations including liaising between Buyers and Build Managers. You will provide a full range of pricing information for purchaser’s extras.
- Check all costs posted to each contract, collate and reconcile all costs resulting from subcontract works, variation orders, site instructions, material order and preliminary / running costs. This will include providing monthly analysis of costs and identify possible areas of over expenditure at future dates.
- Check and arrange subcontractor payments, obtaining necessary authorisation for passing payments for all elements of subcontractor works. You will agree final accounts with subcontractors, ensuring all works have been carried out within budget and analysing costs to assist on future estimates.
- Take responsibility for the preparation of documents for the basis of external valuation with the client’s agent (CSA, Stage payment schedule, Tick offs).
- Liaise with the Customer Service department on post-completion defects, providing cost advice where necessary.
- Attend site meetings, project team meetings, subcontractor meetings and surveying meetings as required.
- Any other reasonable duties as directed by your line manager to support the wider teams, i.e. Procurement Tracker, Recovery, CVRs and Cash Flows.
We build more than homes, we’re making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you’ll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we’re a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach.
Join us in making Vistry.
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Patient Advisor
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Job Title – Patient Advisor
Location – Truro
Hours – Full Time/Part Time Available
Salary - £26,000 plus bonus
Optical Express is focused on delivering exceptional patient care, outstanding clinical outcomes and continued investment in our people and technology.
The Optical Express team work together, collectively and consistently striving for excellence. We support each other, respect each other and are committed to a culture of care, trust and integrity.
The culture extends to our local communities, through our range of charitable and environmental projects. We focus on doing what is right for our patients, our colleagues, our local communities and our planet.
A career at Optical Express is fulfilling, fun and rewarding. As an employee, you can benefit from the following:
- An industry leading salary plus excellent bonus potential
- State of the art, modern working environments
- 29 days annual leave
- Free Laser Eye Surgery and Intraocular Lens Surgery
- Free eye tests
- Discounted prescription eye wear and sunglasses
- Generous Optical Express friends and family discount scheme
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Pension scheme
It’s our Patient Advisors role to make our patients feel comfortable and relaxed whilst providing a 5-star service. Our Patient Advisors should enjoy meeting new people and be able to demonstrate strong communication skills with both patients and ophthalmic professionals alike.
Your day to day responsibilities may vary however a typical day will involve the following duties.
- Building a strong relationship with our patients
- Performing diagnostic eye scans (full training will be provided)
- Confidently relaying patient information to the optometrist to ensure a smooth patient journey
- Maintaining patient records with accurate and up to date information
- Arranging affordable finance options to suit each individual patient
- Schedule patients’ consultations and surgeries with our optometrists and surgeons
The successful candidate will:
- Be driven and passionate with a willingness to succeed
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Be able to demonstrate strong negotiation skills
- Be self-motivated to work with and without supervision
- Possess strong organisational skills
- Be commercially aware whilst providing world-class customer service
- Flexible to assist at the Truro and Exeter clinic
If you believe you have the right skills and attributes for this role, we would love to hear from you
HR Organisational Change Consultant
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Prospectus are proud to be supporting our client in their search for a HR Organisational Change Consultant who will be responsible for supporting the management of our organisational change programme. A key focus is to align new organisational design with cultural change, HR policy, and staff engagement, ensuring minimal disruption to patient care and service delivery.
Essential Skills and Experience
- Experience: Significant, demonstrable experience as a Change/Transformation Consultant or Senior HR Business Partner, specifically managing large-scale organisational change within a complex public sector or NHS environment. Trade Union consultation and negotiation experience.
- Methodology: Strong practical knowledge of change management methodologies and project management principles (e.g. PRINCE2).
- NHS Context: Detailed understanding of NHS structure, governance, and HR policies (Agenda for Change), including the application of change management in a clinical setting.
- Communication: Highly developed skills in presenting complex, sensitive, and contentious information to senior management and large staff groups, with proven negotiation and influencing capabilities.
We are looking to fill this role immediately and will require successful candidate to be on-site at least 3 days a week (Based at Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro).
Apply now for the opportunity to play a key role in shaping the local people strategy and making a difference for staff and patients alike.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process, then please contact Catherine Bunting at Prospectus.
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
Chief Operating Officer and Section 151 Officer
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Chief Operating Officer and Section 151 Officer
Salary: £135,406-£71,760
Location: Cornwall (headquartered in Truro)
Shape the future of one of the UK’s most ambitious and distinctive places.
Cornwall is a place of extraordinary potential – rich in natural assets, powered by innovation, and defined by strong, connected communities. As one of the largest and most complex unitary authorities in the country, we serve over half a million residents and manage a revenue budget of more than £1.5 and a capital investment programme exceeding .9bn.
We’re proud of our strong foundations – sound governance, motivated people, and a track record of delivery. But we’re also ambitious for what’s next. Guided by our mission – working with communities for a carbon neutral Cornwall, where everyone can start well, live well and age well – we’re driving forward a bold agenda for sustainable growth, digital transformation, and inclusive prosperity.
We’re now seeking an outstanding leader to join our Chief Executive and Corporate Leadership Team as Chief Operating Officer and Section 151 Officer – a career-defining role at the heart of one of the UK’s most exciting public sector organisations.
You’ll bring strategic vision, political acumen and financial expertise, ensuring we have the systems, resources and culture to deliver our priorities and FAIR values (Fairness, Ambition, Inclusion and Respect).
This is a strategic and enabling leadership role, at the heart of the Council’s organisational engine room – ensuring that our customer and corporate services fully enable the delivery of political priorities. With accountability for a wide-ranging directorate – spanning Finance, Legal, Digital, HR, Strategy and Customer Services amongst others – you will translate strategy into action, leading transformation across the Council, embedding our People-Powered, Digitally-Enabled operating model, and driving sustainable services and great value for money for our residents.
We’re looking for a collaborative, forward-thinking leader with a strong record of delivery in complex, multi-stakeholder environments – whether from local government or other comparable sectors. You’ll be equally comfortable operating at pace, shaping corporate strategy, and engaging Members, partners and communities to achieve shared outcomes for Cornwall.
If you’re motivated by purpose, inspired by Cornwall, and ready to make a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion, please contact our partners at Penna:
- Andy Tromans | |
- Kelly Ridley | |
Closing date: Sunday 9 November, 2025.
Cornwall Council is a Disability Confident and Fertility Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and are committed to creating an inclusive organisation that reflects the communities we serve.
Private Client Solicitor
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Private Client Solicitor/Legal Executive
Job Title: Private Client Solicitor, Legal Executive, or Fee Earner
Location: Cornwall & Devon – Flexible office locations
Job Type: Permanent | Full-time or part-time
Working Arrangement: Hybrid (up to 2 days WFH) + Flexible hours
Private Client Vacancy – Leading South West Law Firm
A highly respected and well-established law firm with multiple offices across Cornwall and Devon is looking to recruit a Private Client Solicitor , Chartered Legal Executive , or experienced Private Client Fee Earner .
This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional seeking a progressive and flexible firm in the South West.
This vacancy forms part of the firm’s ongoing strategic growth within its successful Private Client department , offering long-term development and a high quality of work
Key Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Bonus scheme linked to performance
- Private medical insurance (including Bupa Healthcare)
- Life assurance & income protection
- Up to 27 days’ holiday + bank holidays, with buy/sell holiday options
- Christmas office closure
- Relocation support considered for candidates moving to the area
- Hybrid working – up to 2 days per week from home
- Part-time and flexible working options
About the Role:
This role will see you manage a broad and interesting caseload of private client matters , including:
- Drafting and advising on Wills and Trusts
- Handling Probate and Estate Administration
- Preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) and Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPAs)
- Inheritance Tax planning and estate structuring
- Working with high-net-worth individuals and families , depending on experience
You will join a collaborative and expanding team with excellent internal support and opportunities to grow your career within the department
Candidate Profile:
- Qualified Solicitor , Legal Executive , or experienced Private Client Fee Earner
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience handling a private client caseload
- STEP or ACTAPS membership is advantageous, but not essential
- Strong client communication skills and a proactive, professional approach
- Comfortable working independently while contributing to a team dynamic
- Interest in relocating to or already based in Cornwall or Devon
Why This Opportunity?
This is more than just a job – it's a chance to be part of a firm that values work-life balance , encourages career development and offers access to high-quality legal work in one of the most desirable regions in the UK. Whether you're relocating, returning to the profession, or seeking a firm that values flexibility, this could be the perfect next step
How to Apply:
Click Apply Now to submit your CV and express interest in this role.
Or contact Paul Norman directly for a confidential discussion about this and other Private Client opportunities across Cornwall and Devon.
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Commercial Property Solicitor
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Commercial Property Solicitor/Real Estate Lawyer/Legal Executive
NQ to 3 PQE
Truro, Cornwall
Are you a newly qualified or junior Commercial Property Solicitor, Property Lawyer, or Legal Executive looking to build your career in the South West? This leading regional law firm, with offices in Truro, Exeter and Taunton , is expanding its highly regarded Real Estate team and is looking for ambitious property lawyers to join.
What’s on Offer?
- Starting salary from £51,000 with a competitive benefits package
- Hybrid working – minimum three days a week in the office, plus flexibility
- Career development with hands-on support from one of the firm’s top real estate partners
- A firm with a strong track record of growth and progression across the South West
Your Role:
You’ll manage and assist on a variety of commercial property and real estate matters , including:
- Commercial property sales, purchases and leases
- Advising on development projects and infrastructure matters
- Working with senior lawyers on complex transactions
- Building and managing your own caseload of property clients
- Delivering practical, commercial legal advice to a wide-ranging client base
About You:
- Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 0–3 years’ PQE in commercial property law
- Strong interest in real estate and development work
- Excellent communication skills and a client-focused approach
- Applications welcome from those looking to relocate to Cornwall
Why Join?
This is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your commercial property career , whether you’re newly qualified or looking for progression in your early PQE years. You’ll gain exposure to top-quality work, while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of living and working in Cornwall.
Apply Today:
If you’re ready to progress your career in real estate law , click Apply Now to submit your CV.
For a confidential conversation about this role and other commercial property opportunities across Cornwall and the South West , contact Paul Norman at G2 Legal .
Commercial Property Solicitor
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Commercial Property
Solicitor or Legal Executive
Cornwall
What’s on offer?
- Hybrid & flexible working
- 25 days holiday + buy/sell options
- Annual bonus
- Working with an established & supportive partner & wider team
- Work from a variety of office branches throughout Cornwall
Who will you join?
- An expanding firm & team
- A highly successful and well known commercial property dept and law firm
- Work closely with a well-liked & established partner – with plenty of knowledge to share
What will you do?
- Handle a full & broad commercial property caseload
- Advise a broad client base to include: local authorities, investors & (smaller scale) local developers
- Sector focus will include: leisure, retail and development
- There will also be opportunities to become involved in the growing energy/renewables sub-dept
What will you need?
- To be a qualified solicitor or legal executive
- To have at least 3 years PQE+
- Commercial property experience
- Ideally, you should already be operating at assistant or associate level within another reputed firm
What next?
- Click on apply now to send your CV over
- Or call Paul Norman today for a confidential chat about this and other vacancies across the South West
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Residential Conveyancer
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Residential Conveyancer – Solicitor/Legal Executive/Licensed Conveyancer
Location: Newquay, Cornwall (Hybrid & Flexible Working Available)
Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time
New Residential Conveyancing Role – Cornwall
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Residential Conveyancer to join a respected and expanding property team in Newquay . Due to increasing demand, this forward-thinking law firm has created a new role within its conveyancing department, offering career development and long-term progression.
The firm welcomes applications from Solicitors, Licensed Conveyancers, Legal Executives or experienced conveyancing professionals without formal qualification, provided you have a solid background in handling residential property matters.
Why This Conveyancing Role?
- Join a well-established Cornish law firm with multiple offices across the region
- Hybrid working available – flexibility around office and remote days
- Supportive and collaborative working culture with strong career prospects
- Excellent salary plus highly competitive, performance-based bonus scheme
- Annual salary reviews and clear progression pathways
- Work just minutes from the Cornish coast in Newquay
Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Manage a varied caseload of residential property transactions from instruction to completion
- Handle freehold and leasehold sales, purchases, re-mortgages, transfers of equity and related matters
- Deliver high standards of client service and maintain clear communication throughout each transaction
- Collaborate with colleagues across the wider property team and liaise with estate agents, lenders and other stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and accurate file management
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience in residential conveyancing (minimum 6 months+)
- Ability to run files independently or with light supervision (support available for junior lawyers)
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Confident communicator with excellent client-facing skills
- Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive, Licensed Conveyancer – or an experienced conveyancer with equivalent expertise
Salary & Benefits
- Competitive salary, based on experience
- Market-leading bonus scheme with uncapped earning potential
- Annual pay reviews
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm with flexible hours
- Hybrid working (office + home)
- Company pension scheme
Apply Today
If you are a Residential Conveyancer, Conveyancing Solicitor, Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer looking for your next move in Cornwall, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.
Click Apply Now to upload your CV.
For a confidential discussion about this and other property law jobs in the South West , contact Paul Norman – Specialist Legal Recruiter .
Residential Property Solicitor
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Residential Property Solicitor
Location: Newquay, Cornwall (Hybrid – Up to 2 Days from Home)
Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time or Part-Time
Are you an experienced Residential Conveyancing Solicitor or Legal Executive looking to join a thriving law practice on the Cornish coast? A well-established, highly regarded law firm in Newquay is seeking a property lawyer to strengthen its busy conveyancing team. This is a brilliant career move for someone wanting stability, work-life balance and a ready-made caseload without the pressure of business development.
Why Apply for This Conveyancing Role?
- Hybrid working policy – up to 2 days a week working remotely
- Manage an existing caseload of quality residential property transactions
- Competitive salary plus performance-related bonus scheme
- No requirement for business development – focus purely on client service
- Strong pipeline of repeat clients and referrals in Cornwall
- Supportive, close-knit team culture with low staff turnover
- Modern office environment just minutes from the beach
Key Responsibilities
As a Residential Conveyancer , you will handle a varied caseload including:
- Freehold and leasehold property sales and purchases
- Re-mortgages, transfers of equity and equity release
- Lease extensions, shared ownership and tenancy agreements
- Liaising with estate agents, mortgage lenders and clients throughout the transaction
- Delivering clear, practical legal advice to individuals, families and property investors
Candidate Requirements:
- Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEx)
- At least 6 months’ experience in residential property law
- Able to run a conveyancing caseload independently
- Detail-oriented, organised and proactive in client communication
- Open to applications from candidates in Cornwall or those considering relocation to the South West
Package & Benefits:
- Competitive base salary reviewed annually
- Quarterly performance bonus structure
- Flexible working arrangements – full-time or part-time considered
- Hybrid working (up to 2 days WFH per week)
- 25+ days holiday plus bank holidays
- Long-term career stability in a well-regarded Cornish law firm
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If you’re a Residential Conveyancer, Property Solicitor or Legal Executive seeking a new challenge in Cornwall, this could be the perfect fit.
Click Apply Now to send your CV.
For a confidential discussion about this role or other legal jobs across the South West , contact Paul Norman – Specialist Legal Recruiter .
Work From Home in Marazion, Cornwall, England - £500 - £3000+ per month, Full time or Part time.
Posted 15 days ago
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Home Based Opportunity with a leading UK Company UTILITY WAREHOUSE est. 2002
Part of the Telecom Plus group
- Utilities are constantly rising.
- Save money on essential services.
- Help others save money and get paid.
Gas - Electricity - Broadband - Mobile & Insurance
This is a Self Employed Opportunity
- Work around your existing job
- And fit around family commitments
- Potential earnings from £500-£000 pcm
- Unlimited income potential for team builders
- Free ongoing training is provided
Initial nominal refundale fee of 0 is required
Earnings are dependant upon the effort and time you put in.
This is an opportunity to build for your financial security.
To apply, you MUST be permitted to work in the UK,
Minimum age 21 and not on a student VISA
This is NOT a warehouse Job
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A company representative will call to explain and answer your questions with no obligation interested then click apply now.