As a passionate gardener and member of the local "Purley in Bloom" team, our staff member Dave initiated Project Pumpkin at the beginning of the year. Using a spare plot of land behind the Eltham office, Dave transformed a 20-square-meter patch of wasteland into a pumpkin patch.

The plan was to sow 100 seeds and prepare the area for planting. However, the first batch was quickly devoured by squirrels, leading to a second round of sowing. As the seedlings thrived in Dave’s greenhouse, further preparations were made to ready the land for planting.

Once the seedlings were transferred to the ground, the bees from our seven McHugh beehives took over the task of pollination. Remarkably, the pumpkins grew throughout the summer without the need for fertilizing, weeding, or watering.

With the crop maturing, Dave reached out to clients within the Bromley local authority contract to donate the pumpkins. He connected with the Age Concern Saxon Day Centre in Orpington and the Griffin SEN School in Locks Bottom, both of which were delighted by the donation and used the pumpkins for carving, decoration, and cooking.

After a successful harvest, the largest pumpkin, weighing 9.5 kg, was kept for display in the office reception. The rest were washed and delivered to the Griffin SEN School and the Age Concern Saxon Day Centre. With the help of our boiler engineer, Stephen, the pumpkins were handed over, and staff and residents at both locations were immensely grateful for the generous contribution.





We have a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Helpdesk/Project Co-ordinator to join our rapidly expanding and forward-thinking Business.

You will be providing first-line support to a number of our clients, along with assisting our Bid Team with administration support.

Objective and Purpose of the Job

• Assisting with the helpdesk email inbox and telephone

• Administrative duties for live contracts.

• Supporting the co-ordination and scheduling for both planned and reactive maintenance contracts

• Liaising with sub-contractors and suppliers: issuing Purchase Orders to both, whilst collating job information to be received and issued.

• Allocate tasks to directly employed engineers or sub-contractors. Supporting the delivery and commercial teams.

• Assist the Bid Team with administrative duties such as booking meetings, uploading documents to the management system and ensuring the Bid library is kept up to date.

Requirements

• Previous Facilities Management experience

• Good working knowledge of maintenance processes and procedures. Or experience within a helpdesk function

• Good working knowledge of construction processes and procedures

• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment

• Self-motivated with the ability to use own initiative

• A high level of attention to detail

• Excellent I.T skills – including MS Office software- Word, Excel, Outlook & MS Teams

• Good communication and strong organisational skills

Location

• Based in our Basingstoke and Copthorne offices.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits

• Company pension

• Fully paid training

• Opportunities for advancement

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: TBD

Please forward your CV and covering letter to Ian Onions - Business Manager / ian.onions@mchughltd.co.uk

Quantity Surveyor - Permanent

Location: The role will be based out of our Basingstoke office (RG21 5PL)

Overview: This is an unrivalled opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join one of the leading SME contractors in the south east of England. The role will be predominantly managing the commercial aspects of various live schemes within our existing frameworks. The varied works will cover building refurbishment, highways maintenance including assisting the delivery of various railway projects.

Role & Responsibilities: We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Quantity Surveyor to join our team. As a Quantity Surveyor, you will play a crucial role in managing and controlling costs throughout the construction project lifecycle. Your responsibilities will include estimating, budgeting, cost planning, procurement, and contract administration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing and maintaining project budgets, ensuring cost control throughout

• Review and comment on the latest programmes while providing accurate forecasts

• Compile, Review and Submit periodic applications to the client

• Evaluate and negotiate applications and contracts with suppliers

• Monitor and manage variations, valuations, and final accounts for both the client and suppliers.

• Collaborate with project teams to provide cost advice and feasibility assessments

• Conduct regular site visits and inspections to monitor progress and ensure compliance with specifications and regulations

• Prepare and submit progress reports, financial statements, and other documentation as required.

• Review and management of risk and opportunity within the project

• Interface with the client and regular engagement with the commercial counterpart

Candidate Profile: It is envisaged that the successful candidate will ideally have the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor, ideally within the construction industry over a period of 5 years

• Ideally, previous experience of working in Building refurbishments, Rail and Highways sectors

• Strong analytical and numerical skills with attention to detail

• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities

• Knowledge of construction contracts, regulations, and legal requirements

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

• Strong IT skills and ability to use Microsoft packages with good report writing skills

• Self-driven and results-oriented individual with a positive outlook

What we offer:

• Competitive salary, pension and 28 days holidays

• Flexible working

• Professional growth and development

• Opportunities to be involved in all aspects of project delivery and have your say in taking the business forward

• Volunteering days off





Having supported the Changing Places campaign for several years, B&M McHugh have the knowledge and expertise to help you install a compliant Changing Places toilet within your existing venue. Whether you need to install a facility inside a shopping centre, football stadium, or a cinema, we offer tailored solutions to meet your specifications and budget.

By collaborating with architects, local authorities and business owners, we can advise, construct and support venues across the UK to ensure their facilities comply with BS 8300 standards.

With our complete Changing Places package, we can help your project progress and stay on budget. From helping you to identify the right location for your Changing Places, to support with the design, installation and maintenance, our team aim to take the pressure off you with the delivery of an internal Changing Places toilet.

Our FM team carried out some voluntary removals work for our clients at Bexley Council, moving some furniture from a community care centre to the Bexley Civic Offices where it was going to be repurposed.

Louis, our senior facilities manager, and Ben our PPM engineer, worked alongside one of Bexley's Building Officers, and with the help of 'KTE' our trusty flatbed truck we completed the task needed to support the client's needs with this gesture of goodwill!

Pride Month is a vibrant and inclusive celebration that honours the LQBTQ+ community, their history and achievements.

The annual event serves a powerful reminder of the importance of acceptance, diversity and love.

At B&M McHugh, it’s within our values to create a safe, diverse and inclusive environment for all our people. We build inclusive communities.

Happy Pride Month!

#BuildingInclusivity #Pride #OurValues



Our committed & dedicated HSQE team on one of their many site visits as accompanied by our superb Bid Manager and Contracts Manager.

Great work team; your hard-work, contribution and loyalty is genuinely appreciated!

B&M McHugh supports and highlights World Environment Day on 5th June 2024.

The theme for 2024 is "Our Land, Our Future’. This year, the initiative highlights and emphasizes the importance of restoring land, combating desertification, and enhancing resilience to drought.

Currently, up to 40% of the world's land is degraded, impacting around 3.2 billion people globally due to desertification. Moreover, projections suggest that by 2050, over three-quarters of the world's population will be affected by drought. This year's World Environment Day precedes the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) COP16, which will be held in December 2024 in the United Kingdom.

Human-induced environmental damage is escalating, with serious consequences such as climate change, ecosystem loss, and land desertification. It is our duty as the current generation to protect the environment and restore land and nature to their natural state.



Another recent successful project at Winchester Station installing strengthening brackets to the platform canopies.

Great teamwork, great strategy! Huge thanks and appreciation to all involved.

Another excellent CPD event with Titan Mechanical Services yesterday. As a valued supply-chain partner, we look forward to exciting times ahead!

On the 28th of April, B&M McHugh support and highlight World Day For Safety & Health at Work. This year's theme is "Impacts of climate change on occupational safety and health"

Safety is not an option - it is a priority.

Excellent progress being made on the Gasworks Pipe Bridge refurbishment project in Oxford. We've been overwhelmed by the numerous positive comments and feedback from local residents.

Great work Team!