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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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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
Detailer required for a frame and truss company working in their Campbelltown factory. You will work in a team of Detailers and full time factory staff, alongside the Senior Detailer and Factory Manager of the company. The company produce timber frames and trusses for single and double story homes across Sydney. Mitek software experience is ideal but not required, the company can put you through a training course. To be successful in this role you must: Must be able to work Full Time in the office Frame and Truss Detailing experience or Structural or architectural engineering drafting experience acceptable from within the residential housing industry Interest in learning Mitek software and going through the training course Ability to liaise with factory Manager, factory staff and head office Please call Anca Marinescu on 02 9376 8200 for more information or email your CV to anca@designandbuild.com.au
Site Supervisor - Volume Residential Projects Construction company building 400 homes a year has various Site Supervisor roles available across Sydney. Locations: Northwest Sydney Southwest Sydney Central Coast Supervising 15-20 homes at a time, all valued $300k - $800k both single and double story new builds. Requirements: Interested candidates will have at least 5 years' work behind them as a Site Supervisor (ideally project homes) You will come from a Residential background and have managed up to 20 projects at any one time A trade background is preferred with a good network or suppliers You'll be a strong communicator and not afraid to take charge You will enjoy working as part of a team of experienced supervisors Attention to detail is key, with strong administrative skills and an eye for quality Computer skills necessary as you'll be using a laptop or tablet to organise jobs For any questions relating to this role or other opportunities with D&B and our clients please contact Anca Marinescu on 02 9376 8200 or click apply. Your application will be treated as strictly confidential.
Site Supervisor - Volume Residential Projects Site Supervisor required for a leading Project Home Builder. Leading NSW construction company building 400 homes per year. Managing 15-20 builds at anyone time. Reporting into the Construction Manager, the main responsibilities of the position will be to assist with the build and timely completion of new-build project home developments. You will be overseeing OH&S and ensuring that compliance is met and adhered to at all times. On top of that you will be expected to keep on top of who is doing what and general trade liaison. Requirements: Interested candidates will have at least 5 years' work behind them as a Site Supervisor (ideally project homes) You will come from a Residential background and have managed up to 20 projects at any one time A trade background is preferred with a good network or suppliers You'll be a strong communicator and not afraid to take charge You will enjoy working as part of a team of experienced supervisors Attention to detail is key, with strong administrative skills and an eye for quality For any questions relating to this role or other opportunities with D&B and our clients please contact Anca Marinescu on 02 9376 8200 or click apply. Your application will be treated as strictly confidential.
Relocate to the Hunter Valley for this rare opportunity. This company has been in the northern NSW market for over 10 years and is steadily growing their development portfolio across Newcastle, Central Coast and the Hunter Valley. They specialise in residential houses, attached multi-dwelling developments and commercial projects. Hard working and professional team environment, friendly staff and very experienced upper management. 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). To be successful for the role you will need the following background: A qualification in a property related field and experience in multi-dwelling sites A minimum of 2+ years experience in a development management role Experience with acquisitions to handover of full development projects Please send your CV to Anca Marinescu: anca@designandbuild.com.au Please call on 02 9376 8200 for a discussion.
Relocate to the Hunter Valley for this rare opportunity. This company has been in the northern NSW market for over 10 years and is steadily growing their development portfolio across Newcastle, Central Coast and the Hunter Valley. They specialise in residential houses, attached multi-dwelling developments and commercial projects. Hard working and professional team environment, friendly staff and very experienced upper management. 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). To be successful for the role you will need the following background: A qualification in a property related field and experience in multi-dwelling sites A minimum of 2+ years experience in a development management role Experience with acquisitions to handover of full development projects Please send your CV to Anca Marinescu: anca@designandbuild.com.au Please call on 02 9376 8200 for a discussion.
Relocate to the Hunter Valley for this rare opportunity. This company has been in the northern NSW market for over 10 years and is steadily growing their development portfolio across Newcastle, Central Coast and the Hunter Valley. They specialise in residential houses, attached multi-dwelling developments and commercial projects. Hard working and professional team environment, friendly staff and very experienced upper management. 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). To be successful for the role you will need the following background: A qualification in a property related field and experience in multi-dwelling sites A minimum of 2+ years experience in a development management role Experience with acquisitions to handover of full development projects Please send your CV to Anca Marinescu: anca@designandbuild.com.au Please call on 02 9376 8200 for a discussion.
This company has been in the northern NSW market for over 10 years and is steadily growing their development portfolio across Newcastle, Central Coast and the Hunter Valley. They specialise in residential houses, attached multi-dwelling developments and commercial projects. Hard working and professional team environment, friendly staff and very experienced upper management. 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). To be successful for the role you will need the following background: A qualification in a property related field and experience in multi-dwelling sites A minimum of 2+ years experience in a development management role Experience with acquisitions to handover of full development projects Please send your CV to Anca Marinescu: anca@designandbuild.com.au Please call on 02 9376 8200 for a discussion.
Site Supervisor - Volume Residential Projects Site Supervisor required for a leading Project Home Builder. Leading NSW construction company building 400 homes per year. Managing 15-20 builds at anyone time. Reporting into the Construction Manager, the main responsibilities of the position will be to assist with the build and timely completion of new-build project home developments. You will be overseeing OH&S and ensuring that compliance is met and adhered to at all times. On top of that you will be expected to keep on top of who is doing what and general trade liaison. Requirements: Interested candidates will have at least 5 years' work behind them as a Site Supervisor (ideally project homes) You must have a valid Supervisors License OR Builders License You will come from a Residential background and have managed up to 20 projects at any one time A trade background is preferred with a good network or suppliers You'll be a strong communicator and not afraid to take charge You will enjoy working as part of a team of experienced supervisors Attention to detail is key, with strong administrative skills and an eye for quality For any questions relating to this role or other opportunities with D&B and our clients please contact Anca Marinescu on 02 9376 8200 or click apply. Your application will be treated as strictly confidential.