Highways Maintenance Contractor with over 40 years experience. We carry out road surfacing, civil op
Ohara Bros Surfacing Ltd
Looking for planing tips in Buckinghamshire for ongoing contract.
Need tips from 24th July in and around the Chesham and Berkhamsted area circa 75 loads.
If interested please contact Warren on 07721397385
RECRUITING - Civils Supervisors
O’Hara Bros surfacing Ltd is a well-established contracting business that over the past 49 years has provided highways services to a number of challenging and complex networks. Working for both public and private sector clients, we understand what it takes to meet the challenges of the modern road network.
With an increase in long term contracts we are looking to expand our civils team to cover specifically Buckinghamshire, Surrey, and Hillingdon along with other surrounding counties / boroughs.
Job Description:-
As a Supervisor you will be responsible for planning and organising of resources including labour and plant to safely achieve maximum efficiency and output. You will have responsibility for ensuring the Health and Safety and quality standards of the company are met and clients expectations are exceeded.
Key Responsibilities
• Direct individual foremen, planning future workload to meet the targets of the contract plan and monitoring production
• Day to day co-ordination and supervision of direct labour and sub-contractors
• Place timely and accurate orders for materials and plant to ensure efficient production balancing cost against client value and adherence to standards
• Management and allocation of resources including plant, equipment and vehicles
• Completing daily diaries and returning at the end of each visit.
Include copy of dims, supply problems and waiting time
• Report observations and near hits and assist with incident investigation and root cause analysis ensuring the corrective actions have been completed and closed out
• Complete a site-specific risk assessment and site packs ensuring that appropriate control measures can be implemented to complete the work safely
• Ensure that all plant checks are completed
• Deliver Toolbox Talk's and briefings
• Communicate daily with customer and Contract Management to ensure project is completed within timeline
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate focus and determination to achieve successful outcomes. Take the initiative, overcome obstacles and the ability to drive and motivate the site team.
Experience
We are seeking a highly motivated and passionate Supervisor who has extensive operational experience within civils / footway reconstruction and a can demonstrate an excellent all round knowledge.
So if our role sounds like your next career move, please email your contact details to [email protected] for the attention of Warren Perrin / Chris O’Hara
Ohara Bros Surfacing Ltd
Looking for planing tips in and around the Buckinghamshire area for ongoing contract.
Need tips from 24th June till mid July in and around the Winslow and North Marston area circa 60 to 80 loads.
If interested please contact Warren on 07721397385
We are delighted to share we have successfully renewed our FORS Silver accreditation.
Our vehicles and fleet exceed the performance in key areas covering operational efficiency, environmental impact and safety as we continually improve the business under this standard.
A big thank you to Matt Corsini and Peter Hambling for their support in ensuring our commitment to the FORS programme continues.
O’Hara Bros are seeking a Quantity Surveyor to work on our contracts across Buckinghamshire and North London. The commercial function is a key role within the company structure.
Key Responsibilities
• Commercial lead on contracts (and projects)
• Understanding and communication of the commercial strategy across the contract
• Responsibility for the timely submission of applications for payments and invoices
• Maximising value entitlement under the contract
• Management of change control and valuation of change
• Preparation and agreement of new rates and prices (from first principles if required)
• Site measurement
• Preparation and updating of works programme
• Procurement and management of subcontractors and supply chain
• Agreement of supply chain final accounts
• Monthly cost / value reconciliations and financial reporting
• Cost management across the contract
• Management of work in progress and debt (cash collection)
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
A strong background in the quantity surveying is required as well as a good working knowledge of the highways maintenance industry is required as is excellent numeracy, IT, and communication skills. Management of key contractual relationships at all levels are vital and individuals must represent business professionalism and ethical behaviours throughout.
Benefits
• 28 days holiday Inc BH
• Pension
• Free onsite parking
• Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm
• Car allowance
About O’Hara Bros. Surfacing
O’Hara Bros. is an independent family owned & run surfacing & civil engineering company with 49 years’ experience in every aspect of traditional and contemporary civil engineering work.
We operate on family morals and ensure our clients are given a first class service at all levels.
Our main focus is on building long term relationships with our client. With a special focus on highways term maintenance contracts with Local Authorities both in and out of London.
We operate from our HQ in Pinner, Middlesex and our current client list includes but is not limited to the following councils: LB Barnet, Brent, Newham & Hillingdon. Buckinghamshire & Surrey County Councils.
For more information please contact: [email protected]
Follow our success in securing a number of long term contracts, we are looking to enhance the team with an additional experienced Asphalt Machine Lay Gang (8 man gang) to cover a number of London boroughs and surrounding County Councils in the South / SouthEast.
The successful candidates will be fully experienced in all aspects of road surfacing and have the relevant CSCS and plant competency etc.
So if you fancy a new challenge, looking for job security and prepared to work nights / weekends as necessitated, please contact [email protected] for the attention of Micheal J O’Hara / Warren Perrin or telephone our office on 020 8424 2220 and leave your details.
Today we said goodbye to our good friend and colleague Cristian.
He was one of our best, multi skilled operatives and an integral figure within one of our surfacing gangs.
It was a beautiful service and the perfect goodbye.
RIP Cristian 🙏🏼
It is with a heavy heart that I am writing this. On the morning of Friday 15th December 2023 Cristia… Robbie Brady needs your support for RIP Cristian Wadman
As the end of the year draws to a close,
O’Hara Bros Surfacing Ltd would like to wish the team, our suppliers, supply chain partners and all of our customers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎅🎄
Enjoy the festivities with your families and friends and we look forward to what 2024 brings.
It is with great sadness that we wish to share the passing of one of our team; Cristian Wadman. Cristian sadly passed away on the morning of Friday 15th December.
Cristian was born on 4th November 1977 (46 Years Old) in Baia Mare, Romania. He Moved to the United Kingdom in the early 2000s searching for a better life and to start a family.
Cristian or known to others as Cristi, Pat, Patrick or Pauric had spent the past 12 years working at O'Hara Bros Surfacing Ltd as part of the well known and highly respected ‘Roby Brady gang’
He was an integral figure within the gang and multi talented with the ability to drive the Paver, Roller and JCB. He was also a competent Screwman and Rakehand. He was always willing to help anyone out and will now be a huge loss to our business, the gang and our foreman Roby.
With the financial burden this will leave his wife and 3 children at this very difficult and tragic time, a go fund me page has been set up.
If you would like to make a kind donation which will help the family please see the details below.
It is with a heavy heart that I am writing this. On the morning of Friday 15th December 2023 Cristia… Robbie Brady needs your support for RIP Cristian Wadman
We are thrilled to announce that we have secured a place on Barnet Council’s Highway Maintenance Works Framework.
Over the next four years, with a possible two-year extension, the business will deliver a variety of drainage and carriageway construction works.
We look forward to working alongside the people of Barnet providing a substantial service with economical benefits to the local community.
Are you an experienced Health & Safety Manager looking for a new opportunity?
Do you have experience working within the Civils & Highways sector?
O’Hara Bros Surfacing Ltd has a successful track record with over 48 years, working alongside a large network of County Councils and private clients. We are looking to recruit an experienced Environment, Quality, Health & Safety Manager (SHEQ) to provide a high quality Health & Safety service to protect our employees, sub-contractors and clients in line with the overall company objectives. The role, will be to lead the SHEQ across the business covering London and the South East.
In this role you will be responsible for:
-Auditing active sites to monitor and maintain Health & Safety standards
-Attending Pre-start Safety meetings and monthly safety meetings
-Monitoring and maintaining Safety Accreditation's
-Conducting accident/incident investigations
-Providing the Construction Phase Plans and Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)
-Assisting in creating Health and Safety policies and site-based management systems where required
-Induction delivery
To be considered for this role the successful Health & Safety Manager (H&S) will ideally have the following background and experience:
-A proven track record in Health & Safety Management in the Civils and Construction Industry, ideally within the rail / heavy civils sector.
-NEBOSH Construction Certificate / IOSH membership or working towards chartered status
-Experienced in the design and delivery of safety training programmes
-Knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation
-Team management experience.
-Strong communication skills (written and verbal) to convey guidelines and reports effectively
In return the successful SHEQ Manager will receive a very competitive salary + package.
If you are keen to discuss this role in more detail OR want to apply, please send your details to Warren Perrin / Chris O’Hara on [email protected].
RECRUITING - Asphalt Supervisor
O’Hara Bros surfacing Ltd is a well-established contracting business that over the past 48 years has provided highways services to a number of challenging and complex networks. Working for both public and private sector clients, we understand what it takes to meet the challenges of the modern road network.
With another long term contract looming we have a couple of surfacing supervisory roles available based from our office in Pinner, Middlesex.
Job Description:-
As a Supervisor you will be responsible for planning and organising of resources including labour and plant to safely achieve maximum efficiency and output. You will have responsibility for ensuring the Health and Safety and quality standards of the company are met and clients expectations are exceeded.
Key Responsibilities
• Direct individual foremen, planning future workload to meet the targets of the contract plan and monitoring production
• Day to day co-ordination and supervision of direct labour and sub-contractors
• Place timely and accurate orders for materials and plant to ensure efficient production balancing cost against client value and adherence to standards
• Management and allocation of resources including plant, equipment and vehicles
• Completing daily diaries and returning at the end of each visit.
Include copy of dims, supply problems and waiting time
• Report observations and near hits and assist with incident investigation and root cause analysis ensuring the corrective actions have been completed and closed out
• Complete a site-specific risk assessment and site packs ensuring that appropriate control measures can be implemented to complete the work safely
• Ensure that all plant checks are completed
• Deliver Toolbox Talk's and briefings
• Communicate daily with customer and Contract Management to ensure project is completed within timeline
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate focus and determination to achieve successful outcomes. Take the initiative, overcome obstacles and the ability to drive and motivate the site team.
Experience
We are seeking a highly motivated and passionate Supervisor who has extensive operational experience within asphalt surfacing and a can demonstrate an excellent knowledge of asphalt materials.
So if our role sounds like your next career move, please email your contact details to [email protected] for the attention of Warren Perrin / Chris O’Hara
Congratulations to West Ham on their European win ⚒️⚒️⚒️
WE ARE RECRUITING - SVM
Following the recent successful contracts wins and other long terms contracts in the pipeline, we have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and talented Social Value Manager to join our team. This is a permanent position based from our head office in Pinner, Middlesex.
Why you should join our O’Hara family?
O’Hara Bros surfacing Ltd is a well-established contracting business that over the past 48 years has provided highways services to a number of challenging and complex networks. Working for both public and private sector clients, we understand what it takes to meet the challenges of the modern road network.
Opportunity:
The successful candidate will be joining an existing team of passionate and dedicated construction professionals. This is a standalone role supporting our core business reporting to the Directors. As a Social Value Manager, you will manage, implement and coordinate Employment Skill Plans to meet framework and customer requirements. In addition the individual will be expected to build relationships with external organisations to support the delivery of these requirements.
We are looking for candidates who have experience of the main contracting market in London or the surrounding boroughs. Previous experience in a similar role in construction is preferable.
We are looking for people who share our passion for the project at hand whilst also being able to work within a fun and hardworking team environment.
Responsibilities:
As a Social Value Manager, you will:
• Liaise with the Customer, dealing with different stakeholders from Councillors, Clients to Local residents
• Focusing on Employment and Skills plan opportunities for people from the local borough
• Challenging the supply chain to ensure we maximise and fill the opportunities for apprentices, work experience placements on the project.
• Completing quarterly ESP returns.
• Work with local schools, charities etc.
• Lead all external project communications (Newsletters, Project website update, project social media updates)
• Deal with any comments/ questions/ complaints on the project from local residents as and when they arise in the most professional and efficient way. This will include going to residents homes to meet with them to close out any issues arising.
• Keeping local councillors and project stakeholders updated on the project and any external communications.
• Implement, manage & take ownership of Social Value Plans for the business
• Provide support and assist teams in meeting Social Value targets
• Provide reports on progress to Senior Management
• Identify new innovative ways to meet and exceed customer requirements
• Identify concerns and solutions to enable teams to deliver Social Value requirements
•Working with the Business Development / Marketing team to maximise social media and PR exposure to highlight social value achievements
• Build relationships with our customers
• Identify, through networking and engagement with public & private sector bodies, future social value requirements relating to the construction sector
• Regular travel required
So if our Social Value Manager role sounds like your next career move, please email your contact details to [email protected] for the attention of Warren Perrin / Chris O’Hara
We have an exciting opportunity for a Coordinator who will be working as part of our Logistics team. You will be responsible for administrative and logistical tasks in addition to providing support to the office on adhoc duties as required.
Key Responsibilities:-
Support the delivery of all contracts by ensuring that all elements required are available on each and every site primarily;
• Labour
• Materials
• Plant and Equipment
Check accuracy and issue the production Daily Diary detailing;
• Client
• Site address
• Labour
• Materials
• Plant and Equipment
• Prepare and collate information required for site inductions
• React and respond as required to short-term changes in site requirements/ conditions
• Record the actual volumes of material deliveries to all sites
• Arranging accommodation for delivery teams as required
Admin Duties
• Running and producing department reports
• Procurement of materials and resources
We want a passionate and dedicated individual with previous experience working in the highway maintenance or construction industry and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
So if our co-ordinator role sounds like your next career move, please email your contact details to [email protected] for the attention of Warren Perrin / Matt Corsini
Due to our recent awarded long term contracts, we have exciting opportunities for a Quantity Surveyor & Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our team. This is a permanent position based from our head office in Pinner, Middlesex.
As our Quantity Surveyor / Assistant you will ensure that all commercial and contractual aspects are carried out in accordance with the contract, company policies and procedures, and to the satisfaction of the customer to successfully deliver the projects.
Why you should join our O’Hara family?
O’Hara Bros surfacing Ltd is a well-established contracting business that over the past 48 years has provided highways services to a number of challenging and complex networks. Working for both public and private sector clients, we understand what it takes to meet the challenges of the modern road network.
Responsibilities of our Quantity Surveyor / Assistant.
Control of sub contract accounts
Measuring of sub-contract work
Processing sub contract applications
Preparation of final accounts
Quantification and evaluation of variations
Preparation of contract budgets and cash flow
Attend site meetings
General contract administration
Undertake cost value analysis for all aspects of project works, carried out under one or more contracts
Preparation of monthly valuations
Liaise with managers on claims issues
Undertake jobs and responsibilities in a professional and business-like manner
Honour client and O’Hara Bros business confidentialities
What we are looking for in our Quantity Surveyor?
We want passionate and dedicated individuals with previous experience working in the highway maintenance or construction industry. Commercial communication skills would be highly beneficial and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
So if our Quantity Surveyor or Assistant role sounds like your next career move, please email your contact details to [email protected] for the attention of Warren Perrin / Chris O’Hara
Last night marked the start of our 4 year journey with Buckinghamshire County Council and Atkins for the maintenance of the county roads.
United as one and a great team effort by all, we were able to show our strength and versatility in being first on the network of this new framework.
Very busy weekend on the A308 Staines bypass.
New fleet ready to support our new contracts
What a fantastic year so far.
Only recently announcing the award for the London Borough of Brent, we are pleased to report that we have been selected alongside BBLP and Eurovia to deliver the Highway Framework Lot 1 - Conventional Surfacing contract for Buckinghamshire Council that will run until March 2027.
This will cover carriageway inlay, overlay, reconstruction and strengthening/reinforcement.
In addition we have also been selected for Lot 3 - Minor Works.
This will incorporate the construction of capital funded maintenance schemes which includes
•Footways maintenance and improvement schemes
•Machine patching
•Highway drainage improvement schemes
•Civil engineering schemes.
Our Director of Operations Warren Perrin said, “I am so proud of the business and team. This is an important partnership and highlights the expansion desires we have inline with our long term plan. This is a great strategic win for our business. We look forward to sharing our expertise in the delivery of a sustainable service and sharing the knowledge gained on our current collaborative contracts where we can provide economical benefits to the local community”
We would also like to congratulate Balfour Beatty Living Places and Eurovia who were also successful in securing Lot 1. We look forward to working with them to make this a success for Buckinghamshire Council.
We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded the Highways Maintenance Contract for Brent Council to provide up to £45m of work in the borough.
Working in the North (Lot 1), we will be responsible for planned schemes and maintenance works. We have also been awarded the reactive and gully cleansing for both the North and South areas. The initial term will be for 7 years.
Our Managing Director Chris O’Hara said, “We’ve had a fantastic start to the New Year. A great strategic win for our business, and we look forward to working alongside the Council and the people of Brent, providing a sustainable service with economical benefits to the local community.
We would also like to congratulate GW Highways, who were successful in securing Lot 2, which will cover the South. We look forward to working with them to make this a joint success for the London Borough of Brent.
We would like to wish the team, our supply chain partners and all of our customers a very prosperous, healthy happy new year!
Here’s to a great 2023 🥂
Merry Christmas to all our clients, friends and colleagues from the whole team here at O’Hara Bros Surfacing Ltd.
Due to our future commitments we have an exciting opportunity for a Senior / Quantity Surveyor to join our team. This is a permanent position based from our head office in Pinner, Middlesex.
As our Senior / Quantity Surveyor you will ensure that all commercial and contractual aspects are carried out in accordance with the contract, company policies and procedures, and to the satisfaction of the customer to successfully deliver the projects.
Why you should join our O’Hara family.
O’Hara Bros surfacing Ltd is a well-established contracting business that over the past 48 years has provided highways services to a number of challenging and complex networks. Working for both public and private sector clients, we understand what it takes to meet the challenges of the modern road network.
Responsibilities of our Senior / Quantity Surveyor:
Control of sub contract accounts
Measuring of sub-contract work
Processing sub contract applications
Preparation of final accounts
Quantification and evaluation of variations
Preparation of contract budgets and cash flow
Attend site meetings
General contract administration
Undertake cost value analysis for all aspects of project works, carried out under one or more contracts
Preparation of monthly valuations
Liaise with managers on claims issues
Undertake jobs and responsibilities in a professional and business-like manner
Honour client and O’Hara Bros business confidentialities
What we are looking for in our Quantity Surveyor
We want a passionate and dedicated Senior / Quantity Surveyor with previous experience working in the highway maintenance or construction industry. You will have a degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent and excellent knowledge of JCT, ICE and NEC term service contracts. Commercial communication skills would be highly beneficial and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
So if our Senior / Quantity Surveyor role sounds like your next career move please email your contact details to [email protected] for the attention of Warren Perrin / Chris O’Hara
We were very proud at the weekend to be supporting “Remembrance Sunday” along with the Mayor and Leader of Hillingdon Council to commemorate the service and sacrifice of all those who so bravely gave their lives.
Due to continued growth we have an opportunity for a Skilled road worker to join our reactive and gully cleaning teams working in and around Middlesex / London
To apply please contact [email protected] for the attention of Warren Perrin
Another cracking week in the London Borough of Newham on our framework contract. Footway renewal, install carriageway drainage and resurface.
Asphalt reinstatement gang needed for our growing utilities contracts. Immediate start and long term working within the M25. Must have experience in utility reinstatement. Please send your details to [email protected] for the attention of Warren Perrin or telephone the office on 0208 424 2220.
WOW WOW SHOCK BOMBSHELL!!! The conversation between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard had at the end of the trial has been leaked! The transcript reads:
Heard: Johnny... Hey! Can you turn around and look at me?
Depp: (bows his head)
Heard: Let's talk Johnny... Talk to me.
Depp: (Turns to his lawyer, and his lawyer shakes her head)
Heard: I have something to talk to you about.
Depp (with his head still down): I have nothing to talk to you about.
Heard: Please, look at me!
Depp: Good bye Amber.
Heard: Tell me something Johnny, do you still love me?
Depp: (Keeps quiet)
Heard: Do you still love me Johnny?
Depp (lifts his head, looks her straight in the eyes and says): Amber, this might be the last time we ever speak, so please listen to me very carefully. If you ever need any help with construction, advice on resurfacing, or help with design get in touch with Warren Perrin or Chris O’Hara via [email protected]
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As another challenging year comes to an end, we would like to say a massive thank you to all of our employees, clients, colleagues and supply chain who have supported us in 2021. We wish you, your families and loved ones a Merry Christmas and a healthy, prosperous New Year. 🎄🎅🎄🎅
As another challenging year comes to an end, we would like to say a massive thank you to all our employees, clients, colleagues and supply chain who have supported us in 2021.. We wish you, your families and loved ones a Merry Christmas and a healthy, prosperous New Year. 🎄🎅🎄🎅
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