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Congratulations Anca Marinescu on Your Promotion to Senior Consultant!
Congratulations Anca Marinescu on Your Promotion to Senior Consultant!
8 months ago By
One of our consultants for the Sydney residential team Anca Marinescu has double the reason to celebrate as not only does this week mark her fourth year with Design and Build, but she has also been promoted to Senior Consultant! Since joining the Design & Build team four years ago, Anca has become an integral part of the residential construction team and has built strong relationships with a number of clients that now rely solely on her to assist them with their recruitment needs.
We caught up with Anca this week to find out more about what this double milestone means to her: how does it feel to celebrate four years with D&B off the back of her recent promotion, what are her goals moving forward and the exciting new roles she is working on at the moment. See her answers below:
Congratulations Anca on all your hard work and achievements over the last four years – here’s to many more!
How Did You First Get Involved In Recruitment?
I just applied to an Associate- level role and called the company to follow up. They invited me in for an interview and I got the role straight away. All within 2 weeks of landing in Sydney and no relevant work experience!
What brought you to D&B?
My friend started with the company before me and had told me about the fun work culture. Plus, I’d already heard that Kelly Harrison, who I work closely with, was an amazing recruiter in my industry, so I thought I’d join her team and learn from the best.
What’s your favourite part of your job?
I think my favourite part is being able to build a new relationship with a new company, or re-building and strengthening an old relationship with an existing client.
What does becoming a senior consultant mean to you?
I think this promotion reflects my experience level within recruitment and places me in a position where I can now hopefully be seen as more of an expert in the market I recruit in.
"A massive congratulations to Anca on her well-deserved promotion to Senior Consultant this week. I am not sure where any of the Residential Team would be without you! Anca is one of the hardest working and most disciplined consultants I have worked with, in the last 16 years in recruitment. She takes personal pride in doing a good job, is trustworthy and honest and can always be relied on. She's still learning what “banter” means and still entertaining us every day by trying to put it into practice! Happy Anniversary and congrats on your promotion! "
Kelly Harrison, NSW State Manager
As a senior consultant what key roles/areas will you be focusing on?
My focus will still be on the same area of residential construction: all roles within volume residential home building across NSW.
As a senior consultant, what are your goals for the rest of 2021
I want to expand my client base and continue to focus on building and strengthening my relationships with volume home builders so that I can then provide my candidates with a greater and more diverse selection of job opportunities.
Do you have any exciting roles you’re currently working on?
I’m looking for a Senior Estimator and ArchiCAD Drafter for a good client of mine based in South West Sydney, and I also have a rare opportunity for a Procurement/Purchasing Officer in Newcastle. The details of these opportunities are listed below:
Job Title: Senior Estimator
Location: West Sydney
Contract Type: Permanent
Job Description: A great opportunity for a senior estimator who is passionate about estimating for residential companies to work for an established residential builder in Southwest Sydney. The role will include responsibilities like job takeoffs, creating BOQ’s, issuing supplier orders and liaising with construction supervisors and managers.
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Job Title: ArchiCAD Drafter
Location: West Sydney
Job Description: An exciting opportunity for an ArchiDAD Drafter to work for a residential builder that’s not only at the forefront of the housing industry but offers a structured and ongoing training and development program designed to assist staff members. The successful applicant will be proficient in ArchiDAD, have experience working with a home builder, a diploma in Design and Drafting and ability to work and thrive within a fast-paced environment.
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Job Title: Procurement Officer
Location: Newcastle/Hunter Region of NSW
Job Description: A unique opportunity for a procurement officer to work with a lively and cohesive team environment that specialises in the construction and development of multi-housing projects. The successful applicant will require experience in a similar role with a strong background in housing projects and significant and demonstratable communication skills, a strong customer service focus and the ability to problem-solve.
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Contact Us
To find out more about any of the roles Anca has discussed, or to get in touch with Anca for a confidential chat about the job market and upcoming opportunities within residential construction, you can contact her here: anca@designandbuild.com.au
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Steel Detailer
SydneyThe Company: This role is a rare opportunity to join one of the leading steel frame manufacturing companies in Sydney. The company is well organised and offers full-time, permanent career opportunity in a very busy residential construction market. The projects will be large scale subdivision housing, house/land package homes for project builders and custom design homes. Work hours are 730am - 4pm Monday to Friday based in the office full time. The Role: Reading plans and documentation Structural drafting and architectural drafting for residential housing projects Production of steel workshop drawings Operation of Raptor software for machine automation programming (will be taught on the job) QA checks Skills Required: 2+ years’ experience within the domestic housing market Strong communication skills Proficiency using AutoCAD software Proficiency using Microsoft applications; Outlook, Excel, Word Proven ability to complete tasks in a fast-paced environment in a professional manner Strong customer service Ability to work full time in the office, Monday to Friday Please apply via the link and if you have further questions call Anca Marinescu on 02 9376 8200 or email anca@designandbuild.com.au directly, along with your CV.
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Maintenance Supervisor
SydneyMaintenance Supervisor We are working alongside a leading Sydney home Builder to source a multi skilled tradesperson to work as their first Maintenance Supervisor. The company is very established, so has all systems and procedures in place for this department to run smoothly. The role is working on homes at handover stage and coordinating trades and materials to fix all problems and liaising with the client. Key Responsibilities of the Maintenance Supervisor include Visit homes and do all final inspections Coordinate trades people to complete all required works on time and to a set level of quality Maintain and stick to set standard and codes and to be familiar with the BCA and these relevant standards Perform organise and plan all maintenance work and follow up accordingly Allocate resources to ensure that all maintenance work is completed on time Report to the Construction and Maintenance Manager To be successful in the role of Maintenance Supervisor you will possess A solid trade background or time in a similar role Project home software experience is ideal - but must be good with computers Solid understanding of NCC, local building codes, tolerances and standards Valid license and willingness to drive Sydney-wide for site visits and speak to clients Please call or email Anca Marinescu for more information: anca@designandbuild.com.au | 02 9376 8200 Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Project Manager
Regional NSWEstablished and reputable construction and development company is looking for a Project Manager to join their team. They have a mixed portfolio of small commercial projects and mid-to-large, medium density housing projects. The role will involve running a handful of projects at a time across all of New South Wales. You will have supportive colleagues who are very helpful and happy to assist with answering questions, along with the assistance of a Contracts Admiinistrator. Your role as the Project Manager: Design, DA and front end set up of the projects Get civil, site clearance, structures to completion finished Liaise with subbies, clients and consultants on a weekly basis. Cost reportings with the Estimators and CAs Site based and office based role, travel will be required between sites and the office Work alongside Site Managers to run the job sites You will need: Degree qualification or Trade and local experience Experience running projects $5mn - $20mn Experience with housing development projects or commerical projects Ability to travel between projects and the office, remain in a long-term role and work alongside a CA, Site Manager and subcontractors, clients, consultants etc. Ability to work full time in an office with regular office hours Please call Anca Marinescu on 02 9376 8200 and email your CV anca@designandbuild.com.au
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Contracts Administrator
Regional NSWThis company is looking for a CA to work on a mix of projects: commercial and residential. They are very established, with a good team in place and the opportunitiy for a new Contracts Administrator to come work alongside the Project Manager. Good progression opportunities available as they have a lot of work in the pipeline. Well positioned, new office with plenty of parking and great office space. Friendly and cohesive team who support and help one another. Roles and Responsibilities of the Contracts Administrator will include: Preparation of subcontractor packages, scopes, lettings, procurement schedules Progress claim assistance and external variations Review, negotiation and finalisation of subcontracts Management and tracking of project expenditure, inclusive of subcontractor claim Administration of RFIs to clients, architects and consultants Administration of the project HSE system Take offs, quotes, estimates and ordering materials Sourcing suppliers and negotiating rates Tendering for projects Estimating may be required To be considered for the role of Estimator/Contracts Administrator you will require: Degree qualified in construction management or equivalent Experience working as a CA on new built commercial OR residential projects (schools, daycares, industrial, townhouses, retail) Knowledge of Newcastle construction market and subcontractors Strong attention for detail and proven communication skills Please send your CV to Anca Marinescu to anca@designandbuild.com.au or call on 02 9376 8200
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Senior ArchiCAD Drafter
SydneyThis is a great opportunity for an experienced Architectural Draftsperson to join the design department within a home Builder well-known within the NSW housing and development market. New homes and house/land projects across Sydney, new office and growing team. They offer stable and long term work in a very low staff turnover enviornment. The role: Integrated housing drafting DCP, LEP, BCA, CDC and DA/CC experience and knowledge Production of construction documentation and details in ArchiCAD Liaison with estimators and site managers, and project coordination. Report to the Drafting Manager The successful candidate will have the following skills / experience: Architectural drafting qualifications Experienced working on DA/CC/CDC for new homes DCP, LEP, BCA knowledge and experience Advanced ArchiCAD experience For a confidential discussion please contact Anca Marinescu on 02 9376 8200 or via anca@designandbuild.com.au
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Kitchen Joiner or Apprentice
Regional NSWThis Kitchen Joinery Company is well known in the housing industry, and has been in operation for 20+ years. Excellent and clean facility with low staff turnover and a huge pipeline of ongoing work. The role: Full time permanent role Monday - Friday Overtime, plus Saturdays full or half day optional Assembling kitchens in the factory with a team Apprentices welcome! Requirements: 1 year experience in kitchen cabinetmaking Currently a 2nd/3rd/4th year Apprentice or Trade Qualified Ability to provide references from most recent roles Full working rights Please apply via the link or contact Anca Marinescu on 02 9376 8200 or anca@designandbuild.com.au for more information.
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Senior Development Manager
Regional NSWThis Builder/Developer is very established and reputable across Northern New South Wales. They have a mix of residentail subdivision projects and commercial projects that they are working on, with a focus on multi-dwelling housing developments. The office offers a stable and long term career with a growing team. This role can offer an immediate start and requires a Development Manager who has worked across acquisitions to sales/handover on residential housing development sites and who can work autonomously and run projects with minimal supervision. As the Development Manager you will be responsible for the following: All aspects from property development including Acquisition (due diligence, feasibility preparation and contract negotiation), Design and Approvals Management (liaising with consultants, approval authorities, real estate agents etc), Marketing (marketing package preparation, supporting sales and leasing agents, contract preparation etc), Construction Management and Settlement (tendering, contract negotiation and legal registration and settlement processes). Working on the projects throguh to sales To be successful for the role you will need the following background: Project Managment or Engineering Consultancy or from a Development Management role A minimum of 5+ years' experience in construction, project mangement or engineering Experience with running the full lifecycle of a project Ability to work Monday to Friday in the head office near the Hunter Please send your CV to Anca Marinescu: anca@designandbuild.com.au Please call on 02 9376 8200 for a discussion.