Job Title : Project Surveyor (North) Contract Type : Permanent Salary : £ 37,127.71 (£40,931.34 is achieved after 12 months successful performance in the role) Working Hours : Full Time 35 hours per week Working Pattern : Monday - Friday Location : Hybrid, Manchester Our Client has a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Their work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and they need the best people on board to help. Working with them you'll enjoy: Competitive pay & generous pension. 28 days holidays plus bank holidays. Flexible working options available. Investment in your learning, personal development and technology. A wide range of benefits. The difference you will make as a Project Surveyor: In this role you will support Planned Works team to ensure all maintenance, servicing and repair, including Home Ownership), Care and Support and the Retirement Living Programme (RLIP), are delivered on time, within budget and to the required standards, providing efficient and effective technical expertise, contract management, planning and administrative support as required. Support the Disrepair Team in providing a technical consultative service to Asset Services to ensure the Group continues to meet its regulatory and legislative responsibility in maintaining property in a sound and safe condition. About you They are looking for someone with extensive experience in the building industry, ideally working within a customer focused housing repair and maintenance team with a strong understanding of building maintenance terminology and repair activities. Role profile Role requires you to: Accountabilities or "What You Have to Do" Develop the programme of works for all planned maintenance, servicing, repair work for a designated number of residential properties, supporting the Contracts Manager to identify the external contractors required to effectively complete required projects. Support the Senior Technical Officer in delivering a programme of repairs and structural works, including associated cost profiles, working with key stakeholders including residents and Asset Services colleagues to agree project delivery requirements. Manage project delivery for planned investment works, cyclical maintenance work for Group residential properties, acting as project surveyor to ensure quality and compliance standards and customer expectations are met, including on-site inspections during the progress of the works. Undertake pre and post contract validation surveys and ensure relevant details are accurately recorded, and maintenance records kept up to date. Undertake Disrepair & Fitness For Human Habitation Act repair surveys for residential properties to assess defects and condition of works, both maintenance and structurally, identifying the most efficient and cost effective solutions to ensure standards are maintained in terms of quality and compliance. Undertake contract management in accordance with the appropriate form of contract, commissioning appropriate work orders, including monitoring progress to completion, ensuring contract obligations are fulfilled in line with agreed performance frameworks, identifying under performance and escalating via agreed routes as required. Contribute to the development and review of relevant budgets including processing payments for approved contracted works, ensuring Asset Management expenditure is robustly managed in line with the Group's financial controls, reporting as required including escalating details of planned over/under spending as appropriate. Co-ordinate on site activity any associated works leading from Enforcement notices received in relation to HHSRS or other statutory nuisance, working closely with Local Authorities and customers to minimize the risk identified, ensuring rectification of the issue within agreed timescale, reducing the risk of legislative, financial and reputational risk to the Group. Work alongside legal professionals in the preparation of evidence to be presented in court. Maintain accurate Asset Management records, including details of component replacement works, using appropriate systems and databases, ensuring the integrity and quality of data to enable regular analysis to be carried out and reporting to be completed as required. Manage Asset Management stakeholder and customer enquiries effectively, providing clear, supportive and accurate advice or signposting as appropriate and escalating complaints and complex queries via the appropriate channels to ensure effective resolution. Manage internal and external stakeholders effectively, Asset Management colleagues, third-party suppliers and residents, providing advice and support and building constructive working relationships to effectively deliver the Group's Asset Management Strategy. Ensure internal business processes are followed in line with the Group's policy, procedures and statutory requirements. Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and procedures. Respond flexibly to any necessary changes in work priorities and undertake other duties when required to support the effective operation of the service. Ensure that all data protection requirements are met in accordance with the Group's policy, procedures and statutory requirements. Ensure that health and safety requirements are met in accordance with the Group's policy, procedures and statutory requirements. Person specification Essential Extensive experience in the building industry, ideally working within a customer focussed housing repair and maintenance team with a strong understanding of building maintenance terminology and repair activities. Thorough understanding of property related legislation, including Disrepair and FFHHA Understanding of HHSRS, Party Wall Act and Environmental Health Act Experience of successfully undertaking site visits including post inspections and identification of building defects. Thorough understanding of project management methodologies. Effective contract management skills including managing service and maintenance contracts. Effective stakeholder management, both internally and external to the organisation, including the ability to successfully persuade and influence others. Customer focused with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent team player who can work flexibly to meet business requirements. Ability to use Microsoft Office. Desirable Relevant building, maintenance, compliance or facilities management qualification e.g. HNC in Building Relevant health and safety qualification e.g. NEBOSH General, or equivalent. Relevant professional qualification. If you would be interested in this role please apply, or get in touch! (url removed) (phone number removed) Build Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Build Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer.
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
Job Title : Project Surveyor (North) Contract Type : Permanent Salary : £ 37,127.71 (£40,931.34 is achieved after 12 months successful performance in the role) Working Hours : Full Time 35 hours per week Working Pattern : Monday - Friday Location : Hybrid, Manchester Our Client has a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Their work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and they need the best people on board to help. Working with them you'll enjoy: Competitive pay & generous pension. 28 days holidays plus bank holidays. Flexible working options available. Investment in your learning, personal development and technology. A wide range of benefits. The difference you will make as a Project Surveyor: In this role you will support Planned Works team to ensure all maintenance, servicing and repair, including Home Ownership), Care and Support and the Retirement Living Programme (RLIP), are delivered on time, within budget and to the required standards, providing efficient and effective technical expertise, contract management, planning and administrative support as required. Support the Disrepair Team in providing a technical consultative service to Asset Services to ensure the Group continues to meet its regulatory and legislative responsibility in maintaining property in a sound and safe condition. About you They are looking for someone with extensive experience in the building industry, ideally working within a customer focused housing repair and maintenance team with a strong understanding of building maintenance terminology and repair activities. Role profile Role requires you to: Accountabilities or "What You Have to Do" Develop the programme of works for all planned maintenance, servicing, repair work for a designated number of residential properties, supporting the Contracts Manager to identify the external contractors required to effectively complete required projects. Support the Senior Technical Officer in delivering a programme of repairs and structural works, including associated cost profiles, working with key stakeholders including residents and Asset Services colleagues to agree project delivery requirements. Manage project delivery for planned investment works, cyclical maintenance work for Group residential properties, acting as project surveyor to ensure quality and compliance standards and customer expectations are met, including on-site inspections during the progress of the works. Undertake pre and post contract validation surveys and ensure relevant details are accurately recorded, and maintenance records kept up to date. Undertake Disrepair & Fitness For Human Habitation Act repair surveys for residential properties to assess defects and condition of works, both maintenance and structurally, identifying the most efficient and cost effective solutions to ensure standards are maintained in terms of quality and compliance. Undertake contract management in accordance with the appropriate form of contract, commissioning appropriate work orders, including monitoring progress to completion, ensuring contract obligations are fulfilled in line with agreed performance frameworks, identifying under performance and escalating via agreed routes as required. Contribute to the development and review of relevant budgets including processing payments for approved contracted works, ensuring Asset Management expenditure is robustly managed in line with the Group's financial controls, reporting as required including escalating details of planned over/under spending as appropriate. Co-ordinate on site activity any associated works leading from Enforcement notices received in relation to HHSRS or other statutory nuisance, working closely with Local Authorities and customers to minimize the risk identified, ensuring rectification of the issue within agreed timescale, reducing the risk of legislative, financial and reputational risk to the Group. Work alongside legal professionals in the preparation of evidence to be presented in court. Maintain accurate Asset Management records, including details of component replacement works, using appropriate systems and databases, ensuring the integrity and quality of data to enable regular analysis to be carried out and reporting to be completed as required. Manage Asset Management stakeholder and customer enquiries effectively, providing clear, supportive and accurate advice or signposting as appropriate and escalating complaints and complex queries via the appropriate channels to ensure effective resolution. Manage internal and external stakeholders effectively, Asset Management colleagues, third-party suppliers and residents, providing advice and support and building constructive working relationships to effectively deliver the Group's Asset Management Strategy. Ensure internal business processes are followed in line with the Group's policy, procedures and statutory requirements. Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and procedures. Respond flexibly to any necessary changes in work priorities and undertake other duties when required to support the effective operation of the service. Ensure that all data protection requirements are met in accordance with the Group's policy, procedures and statutory requirements. Ensure that health and safety requirements are met in accordance with the Group's policy, procedures and statutory requirements. Person specification Essential Extensive experience in the building industry, ideally working within a customer focussed housing repair and maintenance team with a strong understanding of building maintenance terminology and repair activities. Thorough understanding of property related legislation, including Disrepair and FFHHA Understanding of HHSRS, Party Wall Act and Environmental Health Act Experience of successfully undertaking site visits including post inspections and identification of building defects. Thorough understanding of project management methodologies. Effective contract management skills including managing service and maintenance contracts. Effective stakeholder management, both internally and external to the organisation, including the ability to successfully persuade and influence others. Customer focused with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent team player who can work flexibly to meet business requirements. Ability to use Microsoft Office. Desirable Relevant building, maintenance, compliance or facilities management qualification e.g. HNC in Building Relevant health and safety qualification e.g. NEBOSH General, or equivalent. Relevant professional qualification. If you would be interested in this role please apply, or get in touch! (url removed) (phone number removed) Build Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Build Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer.
Braxfield Recruitment specialise in connecting talented individuals with meaningful opportunities. We are currently seeking a Damp & Water Contracts Manager to join a dynamic social housing provider in London. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual with a contract management background to join in a fantastic social landlord and improve the quality of life for their residents. Damp & Water Contracts Manager Location: London, UK Salary: £52,000 - £56,000 plus remote working, excellent benefits & pension Responsibilities: Lead on the investigation, reactive remediation and planned remediation to two sites including the installation of ventilation within properties to mitigate the effect of damp and condensation not relating to balcony defects. Lead on the management of damp and water cases across the portfolio, ensuring that cases are captured, monitored and completed within an acceptable timeframe. Ensure residents are kept updated throughout and reporting on this workstream is accurate and timely. Lead on the management of contractors and consultants across workstreams ensuring works are delivered on time and to budget, in line with terms of the contracts ensuring that the quality of works meets the required specification. Lead Officer in arranging the decanting of any residents to alternative accommodation where required across different workstreams. Producing a communications strategy for each work stream and leading the team to be first point of contact for residents relating to dampness and water leaks. Lead Officer working jointly with the Development team to undertake investigations as to the cause of the problem and identification of solutions. Lead of section 20 consultation across workstreams where appropriate to maximise recovery from leaseholders where appropriate. Requirements: Relevant degree level qualification or equivalent experience working within senior levels in a housing organisation. Experience managing damp and water cases within a social housing environment. Experience leading a technical team and delivery on large volume programmes to residential properties Excellent Communication Skills Able to represent the organisation externally at an appropriate level with key stakeholders such as local authorities, partner agencies and residents groups Ability to lead effective project teams delivering cross functional outcomes Excellent customer care, staff management and interpersonal skills Able to successfully manage and lead where necessary - external consultants and contractors - within a performance management & improvement culture. Experience of working with boards and committees, producing and presenting formal reports Experience of managing staff Experience of managing and delivering resident consultation meetings Full understanding and administration of a range of contracts and contract forms Experience of managing complex contracts delivering high volumes of building works to residential property Experience managing value for money objectives and track record of implementing commercial improvements across a similar service Benefits: Competitive salary (£52,000 - £56,000 per annum) Flexible working from home 2-3 days per week Pension scheme Generous annual leave allowance Opportunities for professional development and career advancement Supportive work environment with a commitment to employee well-being In Summary If you are a motivated and experienced professional with experience in working within social housing and managing damp and water related contracts we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and if you have the right experience one of our consultants will be in touch to discuss the Damp & Water Contracts Manager role in more detail.
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Braxfield Recruitment specialise in connecting talented individuals with meaningful opportunities. We are currently seeking a Damp & Water Contracts Manager to join a dynamic social housing provider in London. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual with a contract management background to join in a fantastic social landlord and improve the quality of life for their residents. Damp & Water Contracts Manager Location: London, UK Salary: £52,000 - £56,000 plus remote working, excellent benefits & pension Responsibilities: Lead on the investigation, reactive remediation and planned remediation to two sites including the installation of ventilation within properties to mitigate the effect of damp and condensation not relating to balcony defects. Lead on the management of damp and water cases across the portfolio, ensuring that cases are captured, monitored and completed within an acceptable timeframe. Ensure residents are kept updated throughout and reporting on this workstream is accurate and timely. Lead on the management of contractors and consultants across workstreams ensuring works are delivered on time and to budget, in line with terms of the contracts ensuring that the quality of works meets the required specification. Lead Officer in arranging the decanting of any residents to alternative accommodation where required across different workstreams. Producing a communications strategy for each work stream and leading the team to be first point of contact for residents relating to dampness and water leaks. Lead Officer working jointly with the Development team to undertake investigations as to the cause of the problem and identification of solutions. Lead of section 20 consultation across workstreams where appropriate to maximise recovery from leaseholders where appropriate. Requirements: Relevant degree level qualification or equivalent experience working within senior levels in a housing organisation. Experience managing damp and water cases within a social housing environment. Experience leading a technical team and delivery on large volume programmes to residential properties Excellent Communication Skills Able to represent the organisation externally at an appropriate level with key stakeholders such as local authorities, partner agencies and residents groups Ability to lead effective project teams delivering cross functional outcomes Excellent customer care, staff management and interpersonal skills Able to successfully manage and lead where necessary - external consultants and contractors - within a performance management & improvement culture. Experience of working with boards and committees, producing and presenting formal reports Experience of managing staff Experience of managing and delivering resident consultation meetings Full understanding and administration of a range of contracts and contract forms Experience of managing complex contracts delivering high volumes of building works to residential property Experience managing value for money objectives and track record of implementing commercial improvements across a similar service Benefits: Competitive salary (£52,000 - £56,000 per annum) Flexible working from home 2-3 days per week Pension scheme Generous annual leave allowance Opportunities for professional development and career advancement Supportive work environment with a commitment to employee well-being In Summary If you are a motivated and experienced professional with experience in working within social housing and managing damp and water related contracts we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and if you have the right experience one of our consultants will be in touch to discuss the Damp & Water Contracts Manager role in more detail.
Director, Technical Development, Light Industrial Hybrid working Are you a seasoned Construction Project Manager with a track record of leading high-profile industrial projects to success? SEGRO is seeking a Director of Technical Development to helm their Light Industrial Team. You will be the driving force behind their innovative light industrial and data centre development projects across London and their Western Corridor. About the Opportunity: Oversee project and construction management to deliver exceptional results on budget and on time. Strategise development and construction opportunities for the UK light industrial/data centres sector. Spearhead environmental and safety standards for technical development activities, aligned with SEGRO's carbon-neutral goals. Direct a multifaceted team of professionals, ensuring excellence from planning to execution. Provide strategic reporting and capital expenditure forecasting for ongoing and future schemes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance our portfolio performance. Format part of the senior leadership group within SEGRO, influencing the strategic direction of the business About You: Extensive experience in construction project management, specifically in data centres, warehouses, logistics centres, retail, industrial units, or manufacturing plants. Demonstrated leadership in managing dynamic teams. In-depth knowledge of legal and environmental standards in construction. Strong network within the property and construction market. Proven ability in report writing, presentations, and negotiations. Expertise in sustainable construction and low carbon initiatives. If you're looking to embark on a career that puts you at the forefront of industrial innovation, and you are a natural and inspiring people leader, with the vision to execute top-tier development strategies, SEGRO invites you to apply for the role of Director, Technical Development, Light Industrial through their exclusive recruitment partner Capstone Property Recruitment. Please send your CV to Rob Joslin at All direct and 3rd part applications will be directed to Capstone. Transparency Notice to Prospective Candidates We process certain personal information about you for our legitimate business interests in order to identify and contact suitable candidates about positions that may be relevant to them. At Capstone Property Recruitment Ltd we respect your Privacy details all of which are set out in our Privacy Policy on our website at .If you don't want to be contacted by us about potential positions that may be of interest to you in the future, then please email our Data Protection Officer at
Mar 22, 2024
Full time
Director, Technical Development, Light Industrial Hybrid working Are you a seasoned Construction Project Manager with a track record of leading high-profile industrial projects to success? SEGRO is seeking a Director of Technical Development to helm their Light Industrial Team. You will be the driving force behind their innovative light industrial and data centre development projects across London and their Western Corridor. About the Opportunity: Oversee project and construction management to deliver exceptional results on budget and on time. Strategise development and construction opportunities for the UK light industrial/data centres sector. Spearhead environmental and safety standards for technical development activities, aligned with SEGRO's carbon-neutral goals. Direct a multifaceted team of professionals, ensuring excellence from planning to execution. Provide strategic reporting and capital expenditure forecasting for ongoing and future schemes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance our portfolio performance. Format part of the senior leadership group within SEGRO, influencing the strategic direction of the business About You: Extensive experience in construction project management, specifically in data centres, warehouses, logistics centres, retail, industrial units, or manufacturing plants. Demonstrated leadership in managing dynamic teams. In-depth knowledge of legal and environmental standards in construction. Strong network within the property and construction market. Proven ability in report writing, presentations, and negotiations. Expertise in sustainable construction and low carbon initiatives. If you're looking to embark on a career that puts you at the forefront of industrial innovation, and you are a natural and inspiring people leader, with the vision to execute top-tier development strategies, SEGRO invites you to apply for the role of Director, Technical Development, Light Industrial through their exclusive recruitment partner Capstone Property Recruitment. Please send your CV to Rob Joslin at All direct and 3rd part applications will be directed to Capstone. Transparency Notice to Prospective Candidates We process certain personal information about you for our legitimate business interests in order to identify and contact suitable candidates about positions that may be relevant to them. At Capstone Property Recruitment Ltd we respect your Privacy details all of which are set out in our Privacy Policy on our website at .If you don't want to be contacted by us about potential positions that may be of interest to you in the future, then please email our Data Protection Officer at
With the future of major regeneration programmes now sitting within the outer London Boroughs there is no better time to join Enfield Council.
Our flagship regeneration programme is Meridian Water, the regeneration of an 85- hectare site; our delivery approach is without precedent – The Council has taken control and will act as Master Developer for the site -37 hectares of land have been acquired, £170million of infrastructure funding has been secured from government, planning obtained for 3,000 homes and a partner for the first 725 -1000 homes has been selected.
The delivery of Meridian Water demonstrates Enfield’s ambitions as a local authority. For us, Meridian Water is about delivering our passion for successful communities with high quality housing to make sure that we create places that enable our communities to prosper. It must be holistic; it must involve all stakeholders and it must promote successful placemaking.
Sited next to the Lee Valley Regional Park and with its own brand new railway station, the new neighbourhood is sharply focused on delivering sustainable homes, world class public spaces and community facilities, and providing future residents unparalleled access to both nature reserves and connections to the city centre, Stansted and Cambridge.
We are looking for an experienced and dedicated professional to join our Commercial team where you will lead on a range of strategic work which will not be limited to but may include: housing programme, funding agreements, leading early stages of development phases, strategic infrastructure business case models and management of planning matters such as Section 106 and CIL.
Key Skills
• 5-8 years in Real Estate and Housing Development (experience of mixed use development preferred)
• Knowledge of current housing, affordable housing, and commercial real estate market
• Strong commercial acumen
• Experience negotiating development contracts with strong commercial outcomes
• Ability to conduct/mange viability assessments
• Experience managing and operating financial models
• Understanding of best sustainable building practice and MMC
• Managing and evaluating master plans for highest and best commercial and social value
• Grant procurement and management
• Strategic programme development
• Support multi-year budgeting and strategic planning
• Contract and consultancy management
• Ability to work in a team and positively lead a range of various workstreams at once
• Self-starter
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Organised
• Skilled at internal team management of junior employees, supporting their growth
To work as part of the council’s Meridian Water team to develop and deliver specific high profile regeneration projects across the borough including the development and implementation of major physical, social and environmental projects including development of the brief and scope, budget management and viability assessment.
1. To lead development of major regeneration projects in the Meridian Water priority area that will support delivery of the Council’s objectives to deliver over 10,000 new homes and over 6,000 jobs.
2. Specifically, responsible for project managing delivery of large scale mixed use development sites, including scheme development and procurement of delivery partners.
3. To lead major projects that deliver wider regeneration and socio-economic development outcomes.
4. To build and develop key strategic partnerships at a senior level, including but not limited to Government departments, GLA and developers to maximise and secure sustainable delivery.
5. To lead commissioning of appropriate internal and external technical and specialist resources required to enable delivery.
6. To manage the delivery of promotional activities relating to regeneration delivery to increase the regional and national profile of regeneration projects.
Job Specifics – Skills, Experience
Essential:
1. Knowledge and proven experience of leading the development of complex regeneration projects with a sound knowledge of the technical, legal, commercial and socio-economic factors that affect and influence major projects
2. Knowledge and experience of directly delivering and/or facilitating the creation of business plans, appraisals and financial models
3. Knowledge and experience of preparing and implementing delivery plans for large and complex regeneration projects
4. Knowledge and experience of negotiating development agreements and professional appointments on large and complex regeneration schemes
5. Sound commercial and financial acumen
6. Ability to produce performance and monitoring reports in line with project reporting requirements
7. Experience of interrogating and analysing a range of relevant technical data and concisely conveying a clear message to decision makers; examples include but are not limited to planning and associated technical studies, urban design and architectural plans, socio-economic data, development appraisals and financial models, tender documentation and development agreements
8. Stakeholder management and communication skills, including the ability to develop and maintain relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders, including landowners, developers, strategic partners, businesses and residents, Senior Officers and Members. This will also include the ability to present information both orally and in writing, through appropriate decision-making reports
9. Ability to manage capital and revenue budgets and interrogate financial information for accuracy and to ensure best value for the Council
10. Ability to deliver project reporting dashboards
Desirable:
11. Significant knowledge and understanding of regeneration and economic growth issues in London
12. Prince 2 Project Management qualification
May 10, 2022
Permanent
With the future of major regeneration programmes now sitting within the outer London Boroughs there is no better time to join Enfield Council.
Our flagship regeneration programme is Meridian Water, the regeneration of an 85- hectare site; our delivery approach is without precedent – The Council has taken control and will act as Master Developer for the site -37 hectares of land have been acquired, £170million of infrastructure funding has been secured from government, planning obtained for 3,000 homes and a partner for the first 725 -1000 homes has been selected.
The delivery of Meridian Water demonstrates Enfield’s ambitions as a local authority. For us, Meridian Water is about delivering our passion for successful communities with high quality housing to make sure that we create places that enable our communities to prosper. It must be holistic; it must involve all stakeholders and it must promote successful placemaking.
Sited next to the Lee Valley Regional Park and with its own brand new railway station, the new neighbourhood is sharply focused on delivering sustainable homes, world class public spaces and community facilities, and providing future residents unparalleled access to both nature reserves and connections to the city centre, Stansted and Cambridge.
We are looking for an experienced and dedicated professional to join our Commercial team where you will lead on a range of strategic work which will not be limited to but may include: housing programme, funding agreements, leading early stages of development phases, strategic infrastructure business case models and management of planning matters such as Section 106 and CIL.
Key Skills
• 5-8 years in Real Estate and Housing Development (experience of mixed use development preferred)
• Knowledge of current housing, affordable housing, and commercial real estate market
• Strong commercial acumen
• Experience negotiating development contracts with strong commercial outcomes
• Ability to conduct/mange viability assessments
• Experience managing and operating financial models
• Understanding of best sustainable building practice and MMC
• Managing and evaluating master plans for highest and best commercial and social value
• Grant procurement and management
• Strategic programme development
• Support multi-year budgeting and strategic planning
• Contract and consultancy management
• Ability to work in a team and positively lead a range of various workstreams at once
• Self-starter
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Organised
• Skilled at internal team management of junior employees, supporting their growth
To work as part of the council’s Meridian Water team to develop and deliver specific high profile regeneration projects across the borough including the development and implementation of major physical, social and environmental projects including development of the brief and scope, budget management and viability assessment.
1. To lead development of major regeneration projects in the Meridian Water priority area that will support delivery of the Council’s objectives to deliver over 10,000 new homes and over 6,000 jobs.
2. Specifically, responsible for project managing delivery of large scale mixed use development sites, including scheme development and procurement of delivery partners.
3. To lead major projects that deliver wider regeneration and socio-economic development outcomes.
4. To build and develop key strategic partnerships at a senior level, including but not limited to Government departments, GLA and developers to maximise and secure sustainable delivery.
5. To lead commissioning of appropriate internal and external technical and specialist resources required to enable delivery.
6. To manage the delivery of promotional activities relating to regeneration delivery to increase the regional and national profile of regeneration projects.
Job Specifics – Skills, Experience
Essential:
1. Knowledge and proven experience of leading the development of complex regeneration projects with a sound knowledge of the technical, legal, commercial and socio-economic factors that affect and influence major projects
2. Knowledge and experience of directly delivering and/or facilitating the creation of business plans, appraisals and financial models
3. Knowledge and experience of preparing and implementing delivery plans for large and complex regeneration projects
4. Knowledge and experience of negotiating development agreements and professional appointments on large and complex regeneration schemes
5. Sound commercial and financial acumen
6. Ability to produce performance and monitoring reports in line with project reporting requirements
7. Experience of interrogating and analysing a range of relevant technical data and concisely conveying a clear message to decision makers; examples include but are not limited to planning and associated technical studies, urban design and architectural plans, socio-economic data, development appraisals and financial models, tender documentation and development agreements
8. Stakeholder management and communication skills, including the ability to develop and maintain relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders, including landowners, developers, strategic partners, businesses and residents, Senior Officers and Members. This will also include the ability to present information both orally and in writing, through appropriate decision-making reports
9. Ability to manage capital and revenue budgets and interrogate financial information for accuracy and to ensure best value for the Council
10. Ability to deliver project reporting dashboards
Desirable:
11. Significant knowledge and understanding of regeneration and economic growth issues in London
12. Prince 2 Project Management qualification
PERMANENT ROLE!! Head of Strategic Asset Management Pay Rate: £59,754- £64,866 per annum Security Clearance: DBS CV Deadline: 13/05/2022 16:00 Interview Process: TBC Start Date: 15/05/2022 PERMANENT ROLE!! Location: Bracknell - Home Flex/Agile Key Objectives of the role 1. To lead the Council’s approach to managing all its assets including time sensitive programming and management of redevelopment of all sites to support the delivery of the Council’s Transformation Programme ensuring that the Council’s assets are able to deliver the new ways of working and service design models of services for the Council, the community and public at large. 2. To lead and manage the re-procurement of commissioning a multi-disciple design team to design and deliver on behalf of the Council. 3. Managing the delivery of significant complex and multiple level construction projects across the Council taking decisions on the most appropriate method of delivery for each project. 4. To lead and manage the Construction and Maintenance teams which provide professional building services functions across all directorates within the Council. 5. To provide policy and performance support to the department. 6. To provide programme and project management support to other local councils and partner agencies to maximise income generation opportunities for the Council. 7. To provide advice and support to the Assistant Director: Property and associated corporate working groups The main duties and responsibilities of the post-holder are to: 1. To develop the Council’s policy for asset management and monitor the performance of its buildings. 2. To report and advise Directors, senior officers and Members across Directorates in the Council on all construction and technical related matters including taking decisions on types of construction methods and materials within the context of impact on programme/project delivery timescales and costs. 3. To lead and manage the Construction & Maintenance team in accordance with professional practice to deliver the Council’s objectives. 4. Set management objectives and allocate resources to ensure that the section meets its objectives, actions, performance indicators and budgets and manage its overall performance. 5. Contribute to the Departmental Management Team co-ordinating advice on divisional services, business planning and corporate policies to ensure the department is able to deliver practical and customer focussed services. 6. Appoint, lead and manage external consultants as when required in line with procurement processes. 7. Implement and enforce all relevant Health and Safety standards relating to construction. 8. Lead, manage, monitor and report on annual budgets of all capital projects: overall budget between £15m - £35m per annum, an annual repairs budget of £1m per annum and £3m schools and planned maintenance budget. 9. Oversee the management of building and building services maintenance, including: the timely completion of repairs and servicing in accordance with the building maintenance repairs and service contracts; managing the section’s computerised maintenance repairs and planned maintenance system; ensuring all repairs and servicing effected by contractors is in accordance with all Health and Safety Legislation; managing the issuing of works orders, ensuring they are in line with Bracknell Forest Council’s Procurement Procedures and the section’s QA procedures; the preparation and prioritising of maintenance programmes; specifying and administering appropriate works or programmes of works for reactive and planned maintenance; being responsible for the design of construction works, specifically in relation to maintenance projects. 10. To represent and deputise for the Assistant Director: Property at corporate officer meetings, relevant meetings with outside bodies and when required Member/Officer Working Groups and Committees. 11. Responsible for the safety and maintenance of designated properties and sites ensuring that these properties and sites are incompliance with all applicable regulations. Recommending and coordinating improvements to the properties and procedures as needed to ensure a safe, functional, and appealing space. Essential
BSc in building construction.
Full professional qualification eg MRICS, MCIOB.
Project management qualification, MAPM.
Experience of managing a multi-discipline team to provide all property related advice and undertake construction works from Inception to Completion working alongside consultants.
Evidence of continuing professional development.
Proven experience of major capital programme management and budgets in excess of £30m with the ability to lead and manage multiple projects with key focus on delivery and quality.
Proven relationship management skills at all levels including Executive Directors, Assistant Directors and Executive Members. Proven ability to challenge and manage external contractors and clients.
Proven ability to develop relationships with partner agencies with a view to selling programme and project management services to other local Councils and partner agencies to maximise income generation opportunities. Proven ability to lead and manage a number of multi-disciplinary teams ensuring successful co-working in line with solution focused One Council approach to ensure successful management and delivery of major capital and Planned Maintenance projects which are critical to the Council’s delivery of its strategic Transformation Programme.
Proven experience and understanding project programme management methodologies and technology of managing large and complex projects including external partner contracts.
Strong understanding of contract law and procurement procedures of high value contracts.
Experience of managing major capital programmes and budgets in excess of £30m with the ability to lead and manage multiple projects with key focus on delivery and quality.
Managing the delivery of multi-million-pound capital projects: including effective financial monitoring and reporting. Authorising of financial transactions in accordance with Council’s approved scheme of delegation.
Ability to produce clear concise reports for senior managers / boards.
Sound and logical thinker with proven innovative approach to problem solving to overcome challenging situations and unexpected developments
Ability to chair meetings and inspire confidence among a wide range of service users.
Extensive knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, including CDM and Asbestos Regs.
Oral communication skills to hold a contrary view in a meeting and explain technical issues to both Councillor or senior officer who has never encountered it before.
Intermediate level PC skills, including knowledge of Word, Excel and MS Project.
Understanding of and commitment to the requirements of safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Manage, supervise and appraise identified staff including, guidance and training and make decisions on the recruitment and allocation of staff resources, including client professional services consultants where appointed. Knowledge of one corporate landlord management and reporting.
Knowledge of procurement regulations.
Desirable
Experience of deputising for the Assistant Director to provide the senior management team advice on all property related issues.
Knowledge of Local Authority procedures.
Apr 22, 2022
Full time
PERMANENT ROLE!! Head of Strategic Asset Management Pay Rate: £59,754- £64,866 per annum Security Clearance: DBS CV Deadline: 13/05/2022 16:00 Interview Process: TBC Start Date: 15/05/2022 PERMANENT ROLE!! Location: Bracknell - Home Flex/Agile Key Objectives of the role 1. To lead the Council’s approach to managing all its assets including time sensitive programming and management of redevelopment of all sites to support the delivery of the Council’s Transformation Programme ensuring that the Council’s assets are able to deliver the new ways of working and service design models of services for the Council, the community and public at large. 2. To lead and manage the re-procurement of commissioning a multi-disciple design team to design and deliver on behalf of the Council. 3. Managing the delivery of significant complex and multiple level construction projects across the Council taking decisions on the most appropriate method of delivery for each project. 4. To lead and manage the Construction and Maintenance teams which provide professional building services functions across all directorates within the Council. 5. To provide policy and performance support to the department. 6. To provide programme and project management support to other local councils and partner agencies to maximise income generation opportunities for the Council. 7. To provide advice and support to the Assistant Director: Property and associated corporate working groups The main duties and responsibilities of the post-holder are to: 1. To develop the Council’s policy for asset management and monitor the performance of its buildings. 2. To report and advise Directors, senior officers and Members across Directorates in the Council on all construction and technical related matters including taking decisions on types of construction methods and materials within the context of impact on programme/project delivery timescales and costs. 3. To lead and manage the Construction & Maintenance team in accordance with professional practice to deliver the Council’s objectives. 4. Set management objectives and allocate resources to ensure that the section meets its objectives, actions, performance indicators and budgets and manage its overall performance. 5. Contribute to the Departmental Management Team co-ordinating advice on divisional services, business planning and corporate policies to ensure the department is able to deliver practical and customer focussed services. 6. Appoint, lead and manage external consultants as when required in line with procurement processes. 7. Implement and enforce all relevant Health and Safety standards relating to construction. 8. Lead, manage, monitor and report on annual budgets of all capital projects: overall budget between £15m - £35m per annum, an annual repairs budget of £1m per annum and £3m schools and planned maintenance budget. 9. Oversee the management of building and building services maintenance, including: the timely completion of repairs and servicing in accordance with the building maintenance repairs and service contracts; managing the section’s computerised maintenance repairs and planned maintenance system; ensuring all repairs and servicing effected by contractors is in accordance with all Health and Safety Legislation; managing the issuing of works orders, ensuring they are in line with Bracknell Forest Council’s Procurement Procedures and the section’s QA procedures; the preparation and prioritising of maintenance programmes; specifying and administering appropriate works or programmes of works for reactive and planned maintenance; being responsible for the design of construction works, specifically in relation to maintenance projects. 10. To represent and deputise for the Assistant Director: Property at corporate officer meetings, relevant meetings with outside bodies and when required Member/Officer Working Groups and Committees. 11. Responsible for the safety and maintenance of designated properties and sites ensuring that these properties and sites are incompliance with all applicable regulations. Recommending and coordinating improvements to the properties and procedures as needed to ensure a safe, functional, and appealing space. Essential
BSc in building construction.
Full professional qualification eg MRICS, MCIOB.
Project management qualification, MAPM.
Experience of managing a multi-discipline team to provide all property related advice and undertake construction works from Inception to Completion working alongside consultants.
Evidence of continuing professional development.
Proven experience of major capital programme management and budgets in excess of £30m with the ability to lead and manage multiple projects with key focus on delivery and quality.
Proven relationship management skills at all levels including Executive Directors, Assistant Directors and Executive Members. Proven ability to challenge and manage external contractors and clients.
Proven ability to develop relationships with partner agencies with a view to selling programme and project management services to other local Councils and partner agencies to maximise income generation opportunities. Proven ability to lead and manage a number of multi-disciplinary teams ensuring successful co-working in line with solution focused One Council approach to ensure successful management and delivery of major capital and Planned Maintenance projects which are critical to the Council’s delivery of its strategic Transformation Programme.
Proven experience and understanding project programme management methodologies and technology of managing large and complex projects including external partner contracts.
Strong understanding of contract law and procurement procedures of high value contracts.
Experience of managing major capital programmes and budgets in excess of £30m with the ability to lead and manage multiple projects with key focus on delivery and quality.
Managing the delivery of multi-million-pound capital projects: including effective financial monitoring and reporting. Authorising of financial transactions in accordance with Council’s approved scheme of delegation.
Ability to produce clear concise reports for senior managers / boards.
Sound and logical thinker with proven innovative approach to problem solving to overcome challenging situations and unexpected developments
Ability to chair meetings and inspire confidence among a wide range of service users.
Extensive knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, including CDM and Asbestos Regs.
Oral communication skills to hold a contrary view in a meeting and explain technical issues to both Councillor or senior officer who has never encountered it before.
Intermediate level PC skills, including knowledge of Word, Excel and MS Project.
Understanding of and commitment to the requirements of safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Manage, supervise and appraise identified staff including, guidance and training and make decisions on the recruitment and allocation of staff resources, including client professional services consultants where appointed. Knowledge of one corporate landlord management and reporting.
Knowledge of procurement regulations.
Desirable
Experience of deputising for the Assistant Director to provide the senior management team advice on all property related issues.
Knowledge of Local Authority procedures.
Working 3 days per week for approx 10 months
An exciting opportunity has arisen at one of inner London's top performing local authorities.
Joint Venture Structure, 50/50 with housing association delivering a mixed use Civic Campus including:
Refurbishment of Town Hall listed building, with addition of two floors on top in a new structure – will be the main base for all council officers
New construction of
204 residential units, 52% affordable
New cinema
Additional 9,000sqm office block
Affordable workspace
Retail units
Café unit
Public square, and wider public realm
Summary of Key Deliverables/Role
Council Client for refurbishment of the Town Hall.
Council representative on JV Executive Board, reporting into JV Board, overseeing all aspects of the project from the Council’s side
Lead Council side programme management including:
Contract and risk management
Interior design and workspace fit out of town hall
Completion of branding and wayfinding design
Completion of AV/IT design and handover to ICT
Ensuring delivery of future Civic Campus operations strategy including – Facilities Management, Security, and events strategy
Lettings strategy and sales for council owned commercial units
Communications and consultation
Internal Governance and reporting to senior officers and councillors.
Council lead on key resident consultation groups
Town Hall Commissioners, supporting high quality design
Disabled Residents Team, leading on inclusive design and operations of the Civic Campus – key commitment
Experience:
- Delivery of a similar programme of work either for another local authority or a developer.
- Extensive experience of delivering mixed use development schemes.
- Extensive experience of overseeing the delivery of major construction projects
- Oversight of technical consultancies including: architects, Employers Agents and Cost Consultants.
- Designing and implementing target operating models.
- Experience of developing and implementing a place shaping strategy for new mixed use development. Including:
- Developing and implementing business plans for commercial opportunities: events, culture and leisure.
- Change management and developing and implementing soft landings for major office moves.
- Working across and managing a complex stakeholder environment: technical, political, resident and voluntary sector
Jan 21, 2022
Working 3 days per week for approx 10 months
An exciting opportunity has arisen at one of inner London's top performing local authorities.
Joint Venture Structure, 50/50 with housing association delivering a mixed use Civic Campus including:
Refurbishment of Town Hall listed building, with addition of two floors on top in a new structure – will be the main base for all council officers
New construction of
204 residential units, 52% affordable
New cinema
Additional 9,000sqm office block
Affordable workspace
Retail units
Café unit
Public square, and wider public realm
Summary of Key Deliverables/Role
Council Client for refurbishment of the Town Hall.
Council representative on JV Executive Board, reporting into JV Board, overseeing all aspects of the project from the Council’s side
Lead Council side programme management including:
Contract and risk management
Interior design and workspace fit out of town hall
Completion of branding and wayfinding design
Completion of AV/IT design and handover to ICT
Ensuring delivery of future Civic Campus operations strategy including – Facilities Management, Security, and events strategy
Lettings strategy and sales for council owned commercial units
Communications and consultation
Internal Governance and reporting to senior officers and councillors.
Council lead on key resident consultation groups
Town Hall Commissioners, supporting high quality design
Disabled Residents Team, leading on inclusive design and operations of the Civic Campus – key commitment
Experience:
- Delivery of a similar programme of work either for another local authority or a developer.
- Extensive experience of delivering mixed use development schemes.
- Extensive experience of overseeing the delivery of major construction projects
- Oversight of technical consultancies including: architects, Employers Agents and Cost Consultants.
- Designing and implementing target operating models.
- Experience of developing and implementing a place shaping strategy for new mixed use development. Including:
- Developing and implementing business plans for commercial opportunities: events, culture and leisure.
- Change management and developing and implementing soft landings for major office moves.
- Working across and managing a complex stakeholder environment: technical, political, resident and voluntary sector
Are you a Development Control Engineer looking for a new opportunity within the Highways sector?
Then you need to keep reading as this might be the right fit for you!!
We are recruiting for a leading construction consultancy looking to add a Development ControlEngineer to their team!
Job Title - Development Control Engineer
Area/Location - Barnet
Type of Job - Permanent
Start Date - As Soon As Possible
Salary - £46000
Purpose of the Role-
Becoming a Development Control Engineer with Barnet Highways will give you the opportunity to carry out all relevant duties and responsibilities in the work of the Highways Development ControlTeam on behalf of the wider Highways Service to ensure the delivery of cost effective and quality services in accordance with Regional Enterprise (Re's) vision and values so as to enhance the quality of life and physical environment of Barnet and contribute to the prosperity of the borough. Post holder will also provide technical support in the effective and efficient promotion, design and execution of projects, schemes, investigations and analysis as required within budgets and programmes.
A Few Key Responsibilities of the Role-
Processing of planning application consultations and carrying out transportation assessments for control of development within set time limits, including the assessment of geometric layouts of new developments.
Processing of highway applications associated with highway development control process including dealing with S184, S38, S278 applications under the Highways Act 1980
Processing of Stopping Up applications, Highway Licences, Projection Licences under the Highways Act 1980 and Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
Undertake engineering assessments of planning applications and provide the relevant information in report form the Traffic and Development Manager, Development Controland Senior Officers of the Planning Service and make suitable recommendations
Technical approval Highway submissions to ensure conformity with the current regulations, standards and specifications
Liaise with the Legal Services regarding planning and highways issues under S106, S38, S278 Agreements and other Licences and Orders in connection with highways development control process.
Preparing cost estimates for highway works associated with development control process.
Attend meetings, technical groups and stakeholder forums as required and represent the Highway Authority in meetings with developers and other public sector officers.
Provide written professional evidence to support the Highway Authority at Planning Appeals and to attend Informal Planning Hearings as required.
Provide professional advice and assistance to developers in helping to develop sustainable travel policies through the development controlprocess.
Provide professional advice to developers on highway design and construction issues
Undertake all administrative tasks relevant to the cost including dealing with enquires from applicants and their advisors and the general public.
Create and maintain a database of planning applications received by the DevelopmentControl Team.
Carry out duties with due regard to the Re's Customer Care, Equal Opportunities, Information Governance, Data Protection and Health and Safety policies and procedures.Undertake any other duties commensurate with the general level of responsibility of this post
Essential Experience of the Role-
Must be able to demonstrate suitable experience in traffic / highway engineering / transport and development planning
General knowledge of planning, developmentand transport policies and associated legislation
Demonstrate the ability to programme, supervise and monitor a number of projects / applications simultaneously from inception to completion
Good written and verbal communication skills
Good IT skills
Good time /budgetary management skills
Working knowledge of basic legislation
Confident self motivating and innovative
Able to work without close supervision
Experience of working with consultants/Contractors
ONC/HNC or Degree in Civil Engineering / Transportation
Membership of an appropriate highway institution (IHT, IHIE, ICE etc.)
Valid driving licence
Own means of transport
Occasional out of normal hours workingWhat's in it for you?
A competitive basic salary
23 days holiday (rising to 25 after 2 years service and 27 after 5 years) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave…and plenty more
Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technologyIf you like what you have read so far
you feel this Company matches what you are looking for in a new career venture
would like a more detailed Job Description or would like to discuss the opportunity on the Development Control Engineer role furtherplease click Apply on this advert and ring Zoey on
(phone number removed) or email to proceed in applying
Jan 21, 2022
Permanent
Are you a Development Control Engineer looking for a new opportunity within the Highways sector?
Then you need to keep reading as this might be the right fit for you!!
We are recruiting for a leading construction consultancy looking to add a Development ControlEngineer to their team!
Job Title - Development Control Engineer
Area/Location - Barnet
Type of Job - Permanent
Start Date - As Soon As Possible
Salary - £46000
Purpose of the Role-
Becoming a Development Control Engineer with Barnet Highways will give you the opportunity to carry out all relevant duties and responsibilities in the work of the Highways Development ControlTeam on behalf of the wider Highways Service to ensure the delivery of cost effective and quality services in accordance with Regional Enterprise (Re's) vision and values so as to enhance the quality of life and physical environment of Barnet and contribute to the prosperity of the borough. Post holder will also provide technical support in the effective and efficient promotion, design and execution of projects, schemes, investigations and analysis as required within budgets and programmes.
A Few Key Responsibilities of the Role-
Processing of planning application consultations and carrying out transportation assessments for control of development within set time limits, including the assessment of geometric layouts of new developments.
Processing of highway applications associated with highway development control process including dealing with S184, S38, S278 applications under the Highways Act 1980
Processing of Stopping Up applications, Highway Licences, Projection Licences under the Highways Act 1980 and Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
Undertake engineering assessments of planning applications and provide the relevant information in report form the Traffic and Development Manager, Development Controland Senior Officers of the Planning Service and make suitable recommendations
Technical approval Highway submissions to ensure conformity with the current regulations, standards and specifications
Liaise with the Legal Services regarding planning and highways issues under S106, S38, S278 Agreements and other Licences and Orders in connection with highways development control process.
Preparing cost estimates for highway works associated with development control process.
Attend meetings, technical groups and stakeholder forums as required and represent the Highway Authority in meetings with developers and other public sector officers.
Provide written professional evidence to support the Highway Authority at Planning Appeals and to attend Informal Planning Hearings as required.
Provide professional advice and assistance to developers in helping to develop sustainable travel policies through the development controlprocess.
Provide professional advice to developers on highway design and construction issues
Undertake all administrative tasks relevant to the cost including dealing with enquires from applicants and their advisors and the general public.
Create and maintain a database of planning applications received by the DevelopmentControl Team.
Carry out duties with due regard to the Re's Customer Care, Equal Opportunities, Information Governance, Data Protection and Health and Safety policies and procedures.Undertake any other duties commensurate with the general level of responsibility of this post
Essential Experience of the Role-
Must be able to demonstrate suitable experience in traffic / highway engineering / transport and development planning
General knowledge of planning, developmentand transport policies and associated legislation
Demonstrate the ability to programme, supervise and monitor a number of projects / applications simultaneously from inception to completion
Good written and verbal communication skills
Good IT skills
Good time /budgetary management skills
Working knowledge of basic legislation
Confident self motivating and innovative
Able to work without close supervision
Experience of working with consultants/Contractors
ONC/HNC or Degree in Civil Engineering / Transportation
Membership of an appropriate highway institution (IHT, IHIE, ICE etc.)
Valid driving licence
Own means of transport
Occasional out of normal hours workingWhat's in it for you?
A competitive basic salary
23 days holiday (rising to 25 after 2 years service and 27 after 5 years) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave…and plenty more
Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technologyIf you like what you have read so far
you feel this Company matches what you are looking for in a new career venture
would like a more detailed Job Description or would like to discuss the opportunity on the Development Control Engineer role furtherplease click Apply on this advert and ring Zoey on
(phone number removed) or email to proceed in applying
Project Summary:
Joint Venture Structure, 50/50 with housing association delivering a mixed use Civic Campus including:
Refurbishment of Town Hall listed building, with addition of two floors on top in a new structure - will be the main base for all council officers
New construction of
204 residential units, 52% affordable
New cinema
Additional 9,000sqm office block
Affordable workspace
Retail units
Café unit
Public square, and wider public realmSummary of Key Deliverables/Role
Council Client for refurbishment of the Town Hall.
Council representative on JV Executive Board, reporting into JV Board, overseeing all aspects of the project from the Council's side
Lead Council side programme management including:
Contract and risk management
Interior design and workspace fit out of town hall
Completion of branding and wayfinding design
Completion of AV/IT design and handover to ICT
Ensuring delivery of future Civic Campus operations strategy including - Facilities Management, Security, and events strategy
Lettings strategy and sales for council owned commercial units
Communications and consultation
Internal Governance and reporting to senior officers and councillors.
Council lead on key resident consultation groups
Town Hall Commissioners, supporting high quality design
Disabled Residents Team, leading on inclusive design and operations of the Civic Campus - key commitmentExperience:
Delivery of a similar programme of work either for another local authority or a developer.
Extensive experience of delivering mixed use development schemes.
Extensive experience of overseeing the delivery of major construction projects
Oversight of technical consultancies including: architects, Employers Agents and Cost Consultants.
Designing and implementing target operating models.
Experience of developing and implementing a place shaping strategy for new mixed use development. Including:
Developing and implementing business plans for commercial opportunities: events, culture and leisure.
Change management and developing and implementing soft landings for major office moves.Working across and managing a complex stakeholder environment: technical, political, resident and voluntary sector.
If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance
Jan 21, 2022
Project Summary:
Joint Venture Structure, 50/50 with housing association delivering a mixed use Civic Campus including:
Refurbishment of Town Hall listed building, with addition of two floors on top in a new structure - will be the main base for all council officers
New construction of
204 residential units, 52% affordable
New cinema
Additional 9,000sqm office block
Affordable workspace
Retail units
Café unit
Public square, and wider public realmSummary of Key Deliverables/Role
Council Client for refurbishment of the Town Hall.
Council representative on JV Executive Board, reporting into JV Board, overseeing all aspects of the project from the Council's side
Lead Council side programme management including:
Contract and risk management
Interior design and workspace fit out of town hall
Completion of branding and wayfinding design
Completion of AV/IT design and handover to ICT
Ensuring delivery of future Civic Campus operations strategy including - Facilities Management, Security, and events strategy
Lettings strategy and sales for council owned commercial units
Communications and consultation
Internal Governance and reporting to senior officers and councillors.
Council lead on key resident consultation groups
Town Hall Commissioners, supporting high quality design
Disabled Residents Team, leading on inclusive design and operations of the Civic Campus - key commitmentExperience:
Delivery of a similar programme of work either for another local authority or a developer.
Extensive experience of delivering mixed use development schemes.
Extensive experience of overseeing the delivery of major construction projects
Oversight of technical consultancies including: architects, Employers Agents and Cost Consultants.
Designing and implementing target operating models.
Experience of developing and implementing a place shaping strategy for new mixed use development. Including:
Developing and implementing business plans for commercial opportunities: events, culture and leisure.
Change management and developing and implementing soft landings for major office moves.Working across and managing a complex stakeholder environment: technical, political, resident and voluntary sector.
If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance
Construction Recruitment
London, South East England
Your new role You will play a lead role assisting with the development and preparation and revision of the borough's Local Plan progressing key documents through the Examination in Public and eventual adoption. This will encompass reviewing and updating existing Local Plan documents in conjunction with thematic areas such as housing, infrastructure delivery, employment land, open space and analysis of demographic trends. You will be focused on community infrastructure levy, infrastructure plans, mobilising and public consultation. You will also update and coordinate key stakeholders, multi-disciplinary teams to deliver robust planning policy frameworks to facilitate the continued growth, investment and development of one of London's most vibrant areas. Key Duties Will include the preparation, review and development of the councils Local Plan and affiliated thematic policy areas. To draft technical planning policy documents in conjunction with updating and revising existing documents. You will prepare statutory and non-statutory supporting documents and progress Local Plan policies through all relevant informal and statutory procedures Manage and coordinate the work of external consultants and conduct member briefings as well as represent the Council at examination when necessary. Coordinating extensive consultation exercises through liaison with community groups and strategic partners. Review and update existing evidence base and policy documents to maximise the effectiveness of the councils Local Plan and emerging policies and provide detailed policy comments for large scale development applications. What you'll need to succeed You will ideally be degree qualified in town planning or a RTPI equivalent subject and with a proven track record of dealing with a range of Policy or Strategic Planning duties. Depending on level, the Council will also consider a Senior, you will need to have worked within Local Government to an independent working level. A demonstrable background within Planning Policy and experience of implementing and writing the Councils Local Plan will be required. What you'll get in return You will earn a competitive salary, with a £3,000 market supplement (subject to yearly review) and with additional benefits that include a generous holiday allowance and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. In addition, you may access to voluntary benefit options including holiday buy, child care vouchers, share save scheme and life assurance. In line with the London Borough of Ealing's policy for flexible working you will be encouraged to complete work from home as appropriate to improve the work life balance for Council Employees. You will also be working as part of a team that promotes from within and will push for employees to be involved with a wide variety of applications to gain experience in many areas. The Borough has a strong retail, restaurant and cultural offer all within walking distance of the Council offices, which have excellent accessibility by rail, tube and road with central London and the western fringe.
Sep 16, 2020
Full time
Your new role You will play a lead role assisting with the development and preparation and revision of the borough's Local Plan progressing key documents through the Examination in Public and eventual adoption. This will encompass reviewing and updating existing Local Plan documents in conjunction with thematic areas such as housing, infrastructure delivery, employment land, open space and analysis of demographic trends. You will be focused on community infrastructure levy, infrastructure plans, mobilising and public consultation. You will also update and coordinate key stakeholders, multi-disciplinary teams to deliver robust planning policy frameworks to facilitate the continued growth, investment and development of one of London's most vibrant areas. Key Duties Will include the preparation, review and development of the councils Local Plan and affiliated thematic policy areas. To draft technical planning policy documents in conjunction with updating and revising existing documents. You will prepare statutory and non-statutory supporting documents and progress Local Plan policies through all relevant informal and statutory procedures Manage and coordinate the work of external consultants and conduct member briefings as well as represent the Council at examination when necessary. Coordinating extensive consultation exercises through liaison with community groups and strategic partners. Review and update existing evidence base and policy documents to maximise the effectiveness of the councils Local Plan and emerging policies and provide detailed policy comments for large scale development applications. What you'll need to succeed You will ideally be degree qualified in town planning or a RTPI equivalent subject and with a proven track record of dealing with a range of Policy or Strategic Planning duties. Depending on level, the Council will also consider a Senior, you will need to have worked within Local Government to an independent working level. A demonstrable background within Planning Policy and experience of implementing and writing the Councils Local Plan will be required. What you'll get in return You will earn a competitive salary, with a £3,000 market supplement (subject to yearly review) and with additional benefits that include a generous holiday allowance and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. In addition, you may access to voluntary benefit options including holiday buy, child care vouchers, share save scheme and life assurance. In line with the London Borough of Ealing's policy for flexible working you will be encouraged to complete work from home as appropriate to improve the work life balance for Council Employees. You will also be working as part of a team that promotes from within and will push for employees to be involved with a wide variety of applications to gain experience in many areas. The Borough has a strong retail, restaurant and cultural offer all within walking distance of the Council offices, which have excellent accessibility by rail, tube and road with central London and the western fringe.
Spencer Clarke Group are currently recruiting for a RASWA Inspector to work in the Wakefield area.
A local authority based in Wakefield have a fantastic opportunity for a RASWA Inspector to join their team.
Overall Purpose of the Post:
To provide operational and technical support within the Network Management Team, assisting the Team Leader in ensuring the effective and efficient running of the team in meeting its obligations under the Traffic Management Act 2004, New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 and Highways Act 1980 including the inspection of all works affecting the Highway Network.
The post-holder will report to the Network Management Team Leader and senior officers of the Council on matters relating the Network Management Team.
Specifically this post will be responsible for supervising and providing day to day management of a team of professional officers, systems, procedures and operational matters and to provide technical advice to colleagues dedicated to ensure activities on the District’s highways are being delivered in accordance with current legislation.
Specifically this post will be responsible for managing day to day inspection, monitoring and compliance duties to ensure activities on the District’s highways are being delivered in accordance with current legislation and to the Wakefield Permit Scheme as adopted.
The post-holder will be required to attend site to assess the impact of disruption on the Highway network and to put steps in place to keep highway users safe.
This role requires inspection and compliance matters that result from of activities associated with all works promoters and event organisers.
The post-holder will report to the Highway Network Manager and senior officers of the Council on matters relating the Network Management Team.
Experience required:
Well-developed knowledge and understanding of financial processes.
Sound knowledge of efficient office management processes.
Sound knowledge of relevant Health & Safety legislation
Detailed Knowledge of the Yorkshire Common Permit Scheme
Detailed Knowledge of Project Management.
Detailed Knowledge of the Traffic Management Act and NRASWA
Detailed Knowledge of Signing and Guarding at Road Works 2014
Detailed knowledge of highway construction, specification and standards
Knowledge of Highway Liceneces
Qualifcations required:
HNC civil engineering or equivalent in a relevant subject or relevant experience
In an associated subject.
ECDL or other recognised ICT qualification
Certificate of Competence (Supervisor) – City and Guilds of London Institute
Demonstrable and significant relevant work experience in a RASWA highways or utilities environment
If your interested in the role and would like to apply please email your up to date CV to or call Chris on (phone number removed)
Sep 09, 2020
Spencer Clarke Group are currently recruiting for a RASWA Inspector to work in the Wakefield area.
A local authority based in Wakefield have a fantastic opportunity for a RASWA Inspector to join their team.
Overall Purpose of the Post:
To provide operational and technical support within the Network Management Team, assisting the Team Leader in ensuring the effective and efficient running of the team in meeting its obligations under the Traffic Management Act 2004, New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 and Highways Act 1980 including the inspection of all works affecting the Highway Network.
The post-holder will report to the Network Management Team Leader and senior officers of the Council on matters relating the Network Management Team.
Specifically this post will be responsible for supervising and providing day to day management of a team of professional officers, systems, procedures and operational matters and to provide technical advice to colleagues dedicated to ensure activities on the District’s highways are being delivered in accordance with current legislation.
Specifically this post will be responsible for managing day to day inspection, monitoring and compliance duties to ensure activities on the District’s highways are being delivered in accordance with current legislation and to the Wakefield Permit Scheme as adopted.
The post-holder will be required to attend site to assess the impact of disruption on the Highway network and to put steps in place to keep highway users safe.
This role requires inspection and compliance matters that result from of activities associated with all works promoters and event organisers.
The post-holder will report to the Highway Network Manager and senior officers of the Council on matters relating the Network Management Team.
Experience required:
Well-developed knowledge and understanding of financial processes.
Sound knowledge of efficient office management processes.
Sound knowledge of relevant Health & Safety legislation
Detailed Knowledge of the Yorkshire Common Permit Scheme
Detailed Knowledge of Project Management.
Detailed Knowledge of the Traffic Management Act and NRASWA
Detailed Knowledge of Signing and Guarding at Road Works 2014
Detailed knowledge of highway construction, specification and standards
Knowledge of Highway Liceneces
Qualifcations required:
HNC civil engineering or equivalent in a relevant subject or relevant experience
In an associated subject.
ECDL or other recognised ICT qualification
Certificate of Competence (Supervisor) – City and Guilds of London Institute
Demonstrable and significant relevant work experience in a RASWA highways or utilities environment
If your interested in the role and would like to apply please email your up to date CV to or call Chris on (phone number removed)
Health & Safety Manager for new build & refurbishments of large housing developments. Involving site audits and policy reviews across the North West.
Client Details
This role is a fantastic opportunity to build a career in a dynamic and forward thinking organisation and play an important role in a vital corporate service. This is a permanent role with sites in the North West working for a fast growing residential provider.
Description
To carry out audits, investigations, internal enforcement and training and provide advice and assistance in order to achieve best practice and fulfil the statutory obligations imposed upon the Group in relation to health and safety.
To prepare, publish and update as necessary the Group's corporate Health and Safety policies and procedures in conjunction with the Head of People and Culture, Head of Asset Management, Managing Director (Compliance & Property Services).
To chair the Corporate Health and Safety Group ensuring H&S compliance across the Group as well as providing health and safety advice to the Group and any sub groups.
To provide support to the Senior Management Team and other officers in respect of any investigation undertaken by the Health and Safety Executive in relation to activities of the Group.
To prepare and submit reports to Corporate Health & Safety Group, senior management team and Board as appropriate, including an annual report on health & safety performance for the Group.
To draft corporate arrangements, and provide technical health and safety advice on service specific policies and procedures as they relate to health and safety.
To monitor and report on effectiveness of the Group's safety policies and procedures through comprehensive audits of Group activities as they relate to health and safety; investigation of accidents and other incidents; review of accidents and trends etc.
To advise colleagues on safety and health implications of new projects, premises, systems of work or substances.
To provide advice and technical information to line managers on request.
To co-ordinate with the People and Culture HR & LD team to ensure appropriate focused health and safety training for staff at all levels delivering in house training sessions, workshops and briefings as required.
To advise on the need for expansion, revision or other modification to corporate health and safety policies with reference to changes in legislation or operational arrangements. Profile
Professional Health and Safety Qualifications for example NEBOSH.
IOSH membership.
Thorough understanding of the main Health, Safety and Environmental Regulations.
Full understanding of CDM regulations.
Able to demonstrate a working knowledge of OHSAS:18001 and ISO:14001 certification standards.
Able to demonstrate an understanding of ISO:9001 Quality management standards.
Residential properties experience, preferably in a social housing environment.
Driving licence
Job Offer
Competitive salary with excellent benefits
Full flexible working policy
Large holiday entitlement
Life assurance
Employer pension contributions
Jul 07, 2020
Permanent
Health & Safety Manager for new build & refurbishments of large housing developments. Involving site audits and policy reviews across the North West.
Client Details
This role is a fantastic opportunity to build a career in a dynamic and forward thinking organisation and play an important role in a vital corporate service. This is a permanent role with sites in the North West working for a fast growing residential provider.
Description
To carry out audits, investigations, internal enforcement and training and provide advice and assistance in order to achieve best practice and fulfil the statutory obligations imposed upon the Group in relation to health and safety.
To prepare, publish and update as necessary the Group's corporate Health and Safety policies and procedures in conjunction with the Head of People and Culture, Head of Asset Management, Managing Director (Compliance & Property Services).
To chair the Corporate Health and Safety Group ensuring H&S compliance across the Group as well as providing health and safety advice to the Group and any sub groups.
To provide support to the Senior Management Team and other officers in respect of any investigation undertaken by the Health and Safety Executive in relation to activities of the Group.
To prepare and submit reports to Corporate Health & Safety Group, senior management team and Board as appropriate, including an annual report on health & safety performance for the Group.
To draft corporate arrangements, and provide technical health and safety advice on service specific policies and procedures as they relate to health and safety.
To monitor and report on effectiveness of the Group's safety policies and procedures through comprehensive audits of Group activities as they relate to health and safety; investigation of accidents and other incidents; review of accidents and trends etc.
To advise colleagues on safety and health implications of new projects, premises, systems of work or substances.
To provide advice and technical information to line managers on request.
To co-ordinate with the People and Culture HR & LD team to ensure appropriate focused health and safety training for staff at all levels delivering in house training sessions, workshops and briefings as required.
To advise on the need for expansion, revision or other modification to corporate health and safety policies with reference to changes in legislation or operational arrangements. Profile
Professional Health and Safety Qualifications for example NEBOSH.
IOSH membership.
Thorough understanding of the main Health, Safety and Environmental Regulations.
Full understanding of CDM regulations.
Able to demonstrate a working knowledge of OHSAS:18001 and ISO:14001 certification standards.
Able to demonstrate an understanding of ISO:9001 Quality management standards.
Residential properties experience, preferably in a social housing environment.
Driving licence
Job Offer
Competitive salary with excellent benefits
Full flexible working policy
Large holiday entitlement
Life assurance
Employer pension contributions
One of our local clients based in Hackney are currently recruiting for the role of Clerk of Works.
PURPOSE OF POST
This post is a key part of the Property and Asset Management team (PAM), and has a fundamental role to deliver a quality control, quantity checks and inspection service ensuring best value in relation to all construction projects values to £30m, ensuring that contractors meet the specified standards required.
To undertake activities on site that ensure quality control of works and site operations in line with Contract requirements.
To carry out monthly valuation checks received from contractors, check these against the specification to ensure the correct works have been carried out, check the physical quantities and that they are in accordance with the Actual Maximum Price (AMP) and sign off the valuation on Contracts with an Annual budget of £30m.
To gather information on work progress, quantifying and recording details on behalf of the Project Manager, Contract Administrator or Head of PAM.
To undertake and record surveys of the condition of buildings for a variety of purposes, including condition surveys in support of investment planning, leaseholders section 20 confirmation that the works are required.
To carry out inspections of below ground drainage or sewer works and of any works that will be not visible on completion, prior to acceptance of works done and covering.
To ensure that sites conform to Health and Safety regulations and form a safe working environment.
To act as a Clerk of Works in single or multi-disciplinary teams, as directed by the Project Manager, organising and supervising projects/programmes on a day-to-day basis or to deliver specific projects or programmes as specified by management.
When necessary, assist senior managers, together with other team members, in re- organising the work and constitution of operational teams in line with business objectives.
Responsible for ensuring the effective on site delivery of allocated projects or programmes to meet client’s requirements.
Provide Technical advice to all staff within PAM, offer solutions to Contractors when necessary and to other stakeholders.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Assist the Project Manager in the performance of the teams, which may be composed of technical and professional officers covering architecture, engineering, surveying and related disciplines, as well as administrative staff, in line with client expectations and best practice.
To understand and interpretate Drawings, Specifications, H&S, CDM, Building Regulations and Planning for M&E and building works
Carry out daily inspections of all contracts ensuring the quality is maintained and that the specification is being adhered to on works before anything is covered up, complete ongoing snagging and sign off when completed.
Update financial and management information for each project or programme in accordance with the defined requirements of the Contract Administrator/ Project Manager, including monitoring of works and quantification prior to payment of contractors.
Undertake physical audits of building works carried out by PAM as required and provide reports, together with analysis of any shortcomings and recommendations for rectification and for future service improvements.
Maintain an overview of works on site and work with the Project Manager or Contract Administrator in coordinating the requirements of Building Control, Utilities and services consultants. This will include inspection of specialist types of building cladding.
Work with the Project Manager/Contract Administrator in responding to client requests and concerns.
Accountable for the onsite quality control and progress monitoring of works, and for reporting same to the Project Manager/Contract Administrator/Senior Clerk of Works.
Make urgent on site decisions on behalf of the Project Manager and Contract Administrator ensuring that the Contract Administrator is informed at the earliest possible time. Issue site instructions on behalf of the Contract Administrator.
To assist in the specification and design of installations in the light of practical on site knowledge and experience, in order to minimise future maintenance needs, ensuring that health and safety, user satisfaction and other local needs are taken into account.
Carry out condition surveys, encompassing all aspects of the building fabric and services, highlighting any urgent repair needs and needs for more detailed examination. Identify the probability of the existence of asbestos, and, producing appropriate inspection report formats.
Undertake the duties described in the profile, and any directly associated tasks, in accordance with the Contract Administrator/Project Manager instructions and in cooperation with other relevant officers, either within PAM or from external/partner organisations.
Closely observe contractors on site set up to identify and report on, and quantify, areas of under or over provision
Be proactive in embracing the partnership principles and be an active member of a partnering team.
Exhibit the highest professional and technical standards as an example to the other members of the teams.
Work with the Planning Supervisor and carry out duties in accordance with CDM and the identification of other health and safety concerns.
Embrace new technology and develop the necessary skills to competently use it. To make full and appropriate use of IT.
Ensure that the special needs of minority groups are taken into account during the construction/refurbishment of our properties, in line with Hackney Council policies.
Work with the Project Manager in identifying training and support requirements of the team.
To actively promote customer care, value for money and performance management in own role.
To demonstrate a whole hearted commitment to the organisational values and culture, including trusting and empowering staff and colleagues.
To positively promote and represent Hackney Council.
To promote an environment of continuous learning and improvement.
To consistently promote and apply equality and diversity, in line with Hackney Council policy/procedures and ensure that this is demonstrated and maintained throughout all areas responsibility.
To be aware of, and observe fully and promote, Hackney Council policies relating to health and safety and risk management and best practice, throughout all areas responsibility.
The post holder will be expected to undertake such additional duties or responsibilities, consistent with the role and grade, as may be allocated.
Qualifications and Knowledge Requirements:
* A building related qualification is desirable but it is at least as important that candidates have at least 10 years’ experience of the operational aspects of building construction or refurbishment.
For more information please contact Ryan Doherty
Jun 23, 2020
One of our local clients based in Hackney are currently recruiting for the role of Clerk of Works.
PURPOSE OF POST
This post is a key part of the Property and Asset Management team (PAM), and has a fundamental role to deliver a quality control, quantity checks and inspection service ensuring best value in relation to all construction projects values to £30m, ensuring that contractors meet the specified standards required.
To undertake activities on site that ensure quality control of works and site operations in line with Contract requirements.
To carry out monthly valuation checks received from contractors, check these against the specification to ensure the correct works have been carried out, check the physical quantities and that they are in accordance with the Actual Maximum Price (AMP) and sign off the valuation on Contracts with an Annual budget of £30m.
To gather information on work progress, quantifying and recording details on behalf of the Project Manager, Contract Administrator or Head of PAM.
To undertake and record surveys of the condition of buildings for a variety of purposes, including condition surveys in support of investment planning, leaseholders section 20 confirmation that the works are required.
To carry out inspections of below ground drainage or sewer works and of any works that will be not visible on completion, prior to acceptance of works done and covering.
To ensure that sites conform to Health and Safety regulations and form a safe working environment.
To act as a Clerk of Works in single or multi-disciplinary teams, as directed by the Project Manager, organising and supervising projects/programmes on a day-to-day basis or to deliver specific projects or programmes as specified by management.
When necessary, assist senior managers, together with other team members, in re- organising the work and constitution of operational teams in line with business objectives.
Responsible for ensuring the effective on site delivery of allocated projects or programmes to meet client’s requirements.
Provide Technical advice to all staff within PAM, offer solutions to Contractors when necessary and to other stakeholders.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Assist the Project Manager in the performance of the teams, which may be composed of technical and professional officers covering architecture, engineering, surveying and related disciplines, as well as administrative staff, in line with client expectations and best practice.
To understand and interpretate Drawings, Specifications, H&S, CDM, Building Regulations and Planning for M&E and building works
Carry out daily inspections of all contracts ensuring the quality is maintained and that the specification is being adhered to on works before anything is covered up, complete ongoing snagging and sign off when completed.
Update financial and management information for each project or programme in accordance with the defined requirements of the Contract Administrator/ Project Manager, including monitoring of works and quantification prior to payment of contractors.
Undertake physical audits of building works carried out by PAM as required and provide reports, together with analysis of any shortcomings and recommendations for rectification and for future service improvements.
Maintain an overview of works on site and work with the Project Manager or Contract Administrator in coordinating the requirements of Building Control, Utilities and services consultants. This will include inspection of specialist types of building cladding.
Work with the Project Manager/Contract Administrator in responding to client requests and concerns.
Accountable for the onsite quality control and progress monitoring of works, and for reporting same to the Project Manager/Contract Administrator/Senior Clerk of Works.
Make urgent on site decisions on behalf of the Project Manager and Contract Administrator ensuring that the Contract Administrator is informed at the earliest possible time. Issue site instructions on behalf of the Contract Administrator.
To assist in the specification and design of installations in the light of practical on site knowledge and experience, in order to minimise future maintenance needs, ensuring that health and safety, user satisfaction and other local needs are taken into account.
Carry out condition surveys, encompassing all aspects of the building fabric and services, highlighting any urgent repair needs and needs for more detailed examination. Identify the probability of the existence of asbestos, and, producing appropriate inspection report formats.
Undertake the duties described in the profile, and any directly associated tasks, in accordance with the Contract Administrator/Project Manager instructions and in cooperation with other relevant officers, either within PAM or from external/partner organisations.
Closely observe contractors on site set up to identify and report on, and quantify, areas of under or over provision
Be proactive in embracing the partnership principles and be an active member of a partnering team.
Exhibit the highest professional and technical standards as an example to the other members of the teams.
Work with the Planning Supervisor and carry out duties in accordance with CDM and the identification of other health and safety concerns.
Embrace new technology and develop the necessary skills to competently use it. To make full and appropriate use of IT.
Ensure that the special needs of minority groups are taken into account during the construction/refurbishment of our properties, in line with Hackney Council policies.
Work with the Project Manager in identifying training and support requirements of the team.
To actively promote customer care, value for money and performance management in own role.
To demonstrate a whole hearted commitment to the organisational values and culture, including trusting and empowering staff and colleagues.
To positively promote and represent Hackney Council.
To promote an environment of continuous learning and improvement.
To consistently promote and apply equality and diversity, in line with Hackney Council policy/procedures and ensure that this is demonstrated and maintained throughout all areas responsibility.
To be aware of, and observe fully and promote, Hackney Council policies relating to health and safety and risk management and best practice, throughout all areas responsibility.
The post holder will be expected to undertake such additional duties or responsibilities, consistent with the role and grade, as may be allocated.
Qualifications and Knowledge Requirements:
* A building related qualification is desirable but it is at least as important that candidates have at least 10 years’ experience of the operational aspects of building construction or refurbishment.
For more information please contact Ryan Doherty
Programme Controls Director
1. Purpose of the Job
Responsible for the direction of all Programme Controls activity across the entire Crossrail Programme (including planning, cost management, risk management, commercial assurance, reporting and management against the Programme Measurement Baseline). The Programme Controls function is responsible for setting the programme management standards and procedures, providing assurance and governance that the standards and procedures are complied with and ensuring appropriate planned, actual and forecast data is provided and summarised in accurate, useful and timely reports.
Also responsible for providing various stakeholders ranging from external Sponsors, Crossrail Board/Executive, through to the Delivery teams at Programme, Group and Project levels timely and accurate information, acting as the “eyes and ears” of the Chief Programme Officer and CFO in achieving the programme’s performance measurement objectives.
Collaborate with other Support functions, particularly Commercial and Finance.
2. Principal Accountabilities
Provide functional leadership and technical direction for all Programme Controls staff, and day-to-day line management of direct reports
Provide strategic advice on cost/schedule integration, cost, risk and reporting issues affecting the Crossrail Programme.
Oversee the provision of accurate, succinct, informative, useful and timely reporting of Programme performance across the enterprise and its delivery partners. This includes periodic Board Reports, Management Information packs and Crossrail’s Semi-Annual Construction Reports, as well as the co-ordination of the data and reports used in the periodic programme governance meetings.
Maintain and evolve the integrated programme management system based around the fundamentals of robust data control.
Develop and implement appropriate transition strategies for the End-Programme transition to TfL.
Interface with customers, contractors and other outside personnel to ensure integration of Programme Controls tools and an easily accessible flow of data that is consistent and, as far as possible, free from duplication.
Produce accurate, succinct, focused, intelligent, rigorous, informative and timely reports and management information prepared in collaboration with leads and directors across Crossrail. Ensure consistency of approach and eliminate duplication as far as possible.
Support the Executive Directors and Project Directors by providing Programme Controls capabilities and services.
Ensure quality of Programme Controls information through use of standardised tools, integrated programme and project control processes and systems. As a minimum these processes (and associated systems) should include:
* Schedule
* Cost/Schedule integration
* Cost management;
* Risk and issue management (including Quantitative Schedule and Cost Risk Analysis)
* Baseline control; and
* Reporting.
* Seek to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the programme controls processes and systems continuously.
* Where required, develop and implement effective and efficient Programme Controls training and communication activities.
* Demonstrate compliance with all related industry leading practice and standards and ensure Crossrail adopts practices which provide industry-leading value for money in controls.
3. Main Challenges of the Job
To interact effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior internal and external stakeholders (who may have non-technical backgrounds), as well as being able to understand, support and challenge technical Delivery and Operations staff.
To develop and maintain effective relationships, and trust with key stakeholders including the Executives, Programme and Project Delivery Teams and Industry Partners.
To maintain an inquisitive, collaborative, proactive and responsive culture of excellence within the Programme Controls team. This should include the escalation of issues to enable focused and timely intervention by senior management.
To absorb, manage, analyse and interpret significant volumes of data, and articulate key trends and/or issues for management attention.
4. Dimensions & Interfaces (Internal and External)
Responsible for managing around 60 resources Crossrail the Programme.
Direct budgetary responsibilities of around £2.5m per annum are associated with this role.
Dotted line responsibility for cost management, risk management and change control that is functionally in Finance
Key interfaces include:
* Chief Finance Officer
* Chief Programme Officer
* Chief Projects Officer
* Commercial Director
* Head of Reporting
* Head of Construction Planning
* Head of Programme Risk
* Head of Cost
* CRL Executive and Board
* Joint Sponsor Team and Programme Representative
* The Senior Leadership Team
* CRL Finance Function
* Industry Partners
* Industry Forums, Initiatives and Peer Group
5. Person Specification
Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Business, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience and training.
Substantial relevant experience including programme and project controls experience on major infrastructure programmes.
Expert knowledge of all programme controls functions (including schedule, cost, risk, reporting and change control).
Appropriate knowledge of programme control tools and methodologies such as Primavera P6, critical-path analysis, earned value analysis, and Monte Carlo analysis.
Experience of complex engineering programmes at commissioning and entry into service phases
Commercial awareness re: supply chain engagement and contracting mechanisms
Familiarity with other key computer packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Web applications)
Experience of working in a large team, used to handling competing priorities and challenging deadlines.
Proven people manager and team leader with excellent communications skills, gravitas and experience of reporting at Board level
Jun 23, 2020
Programme Controls Director
1. Purpose of the Job
Responsible for the direction of all Programme Controls activity across the entire Crossrail Programme (including planning, cost management, risk management, commercial assurance, reporting and management against the Programme Measurement Baseline). The Programme Controls function is responsible for setting the programme management standards and procedures, providing assurance and governance that the standards and procedures are complied with and ensuring appropriate planned, actual and forecast data is provided and summarised in accurate, useful and timely reports.
Also responsible for providing various stakeholders ranging from external Sponsors, Crossrail Board/Executive, through to the Delivery teams at Programme, Group and Project levels timely and accurate information, acting as the “eyes and ears” of the Chief Programme Officer and CFO in achieving the programme’s performance measurement objectives.
Collaborate with other Support functions, particularly Commercial and Finance.
2. Principal Accountabilities
Provide functional leadership and technical direction for all Programme Controls staff, and day-to-day line management of direct reports
Provide strategic advice on cost/schedule integration, cost, risk and reporting issues affecting the Crossrail Programme.
Oversee the provision of accurate, succinct, informative, useful and timely reporting of Programme performance across the enterprise and its delivery partners. This includes periodic Board Reports, Management Information packs and Crossrail’s Semi-Annual Construction Reports, as well as the co-ordination of the data and reports used in the periodic programme governance meetings.
Maintain and evolve the integrated programme management system based around the fundamentals of robust data control.
Develop and implement appropriate transition strategies for the End-Programme transition to TfL.
Interface with customers, contractors and other outside personnel to ensure integration of Programme Controls tools and an easily accessible flow of data that is consistent and, as far as possible, free from duplication.
Produce accurate, succinct, focused, intelligent, rigorous, informative and timely reports and management information prepared in collaboration with leads and directors across Crossrail. Ensure consistency of approach and eliminate duplication as far as possible.
Support the Executive Directors and Project Directors by providing Programme Controls capabilities and services.
Ensure quality of Programme Controls information through use of standardised tools, integrated programme and project control processes and systems. As a minimum these processes (and associated systems) should include:
* Schedule
* Cost/Schedule integration
* Cost management;
* Risk and issue management (including Quantitative Schedule and Cost Risk Analysis)
* Baseline control; and
* Reporting.
* Seek to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the programme controls processes and systems continuously.
* Where required, develop and implement effective and efficient Programme Controls training and communication activities.
* Demonstrate compliance with all related industry leading practice and standards and ensure Crossrail adopts practices which provide industry-leading value for money in controls.
3. Main Challenges of the Job
To interact effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior internal and external stakeholders (who may have non-technical backgrounds), as well as being able to understand, support and challenge technical Delivery and Operations staff.
To develop and maintain effective relationships, and trust with key stakeholders including the Executives, Programme and Project Delivery Teams and Industry Partners.
To maintain an inquisitive, collaborative, proactive and responsive culture of excellence within the Programme Controls team. This should include the escalation of issues to enable focused and timely intervention by senior management.
To absorb, manage, analyse and interpret significant volumes of data, and articulate key trends and/or issues for management attention.
4. Dimensions & Interfaces (Internal and External)
Responsible for managing around 60 resources Crossrail the Programme.
Direct budgetary responsibilities of around £2.5m per annum are associated with this role.
Dotted line responsibility for cost management, risk management and change control that is functionally in Finance
Key interfaces include:
* Chief Finance Officer
* Chief Programme Officer
* Chief Projects Officer
* Commercial Director
* Head of Reporting
* Head of Construction Planning
* Head of Programme Risk
* Head of Cost
* CRL Executive and Board
* Joint Sponsor Team and Programme Representative
* The Senior Leadership Team
* CRL Finance Function
* Industry Partners
* Industry Forums, Initiatives and Peer Group
5. Person Specification
Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Business, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience and training.
Substantial relevant experience including programme and project controls experience on major infrastructure programmes.
Expert knowledge of all programme controls functions (including schedule, cost, risk, reporting and change control).
Appropriate knowledge of programme control tools and methodologies such as Primavera P6, critical-path analysis, earned value analysis, and Monte Carlo analysis.
Experience of complex engineering programmes at commissioning and entry into service phases
Commercial awareness re: supply chain engagement and contracting mechanisms
Familiarity with other key computer packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Web applications)
Experience of working in a large team, used to handling competing priorities and challenging deadlines.
Proven people manager and team leader with excellent communications skills, gravitas and experience of reporting at Board level
JOB TITLE Programme Controls Director
LOCATION Working from home to start and then Stratford, London
SALARY Attractive, Fixed term contract
Duration 31/12/21
Crossrail will change the way people travel across London – whether they’re meeting a busy work schedule or working out at the gym. But it’s more than a railway. It will support regeneration across the capital and could add up to £42billion to the economy. And, as you build up your expertise working with the latest technology, we’ll help you to enhance your performance too.
We are currently seeking an Programme Controls Director to be responsible for the direction of all Programme Controls activity across the entire Crossrail Programme (including planning, cost management, risk management, commercial assurance, reporting and management against the Programme Measurement Baseline). The Programme Controls function is responsible for setting the programme management standards and procedures, providing assurance and governance that the standards and procedures are complied with and ensuring appropriate planned, actual and forecast data is provided and summarised in accurate, useful and timely reports.
Also responsible for providing various stakeholders ranging from external Sponsors, Crossrail Board/Executive, through to the Delivery teams at Programme, Group and Project levels timely and accurate information, acting as the “eyes and ears” of the Chief Programme Officer and CFO in achieving the programme’s performance measurement objectives.
Collaborate with other Support functions, particularly Commercial and Finance.
Principal Accountabilities
Provide functional leadership and technical direction for all Programme Controls staff, and day-to-day line management of direct reports
Provide strategic advice on cost/schedule integration, cost, risk and reporting issues affecting the Crossrail Programme.
Oversee the provision of accurate, succinct, informative, useful and timely reporting of Programme performance across the enterprise and its delivery partners. This includes periodic Board Reports, Management Information packs and Crossrail’s Semi-Annual Construction Reports, as well as the co-ordination of the data and reports used in the periodic programme governance meetings.
Maintain and evolve the integrated programme management system based around the fundamentals of robust data control.
Develop and implement appropriate transition strategies for the End-Programme transition to TfL.
Interface with customers, contractors and other outside personnel to ensure integration of Programme Controls tools and an easily accessible flow of data that is consistent and, as far as possible, free from duplication.
Produce accurate, succinct, focused, intelligent, rigorous, informative and timely reports and management information prepared in collaboration with leads and directors across Crossrail. Ensure consistency of approach and eliminate duplication as far as possible.
Support the Executive Directors and Project Directors by providing Programme Controls capabilities and services.
Ensure quality of Programme Controls information through use of standardised tools, integrated programme and project control processes and systems. As a minimum these processes (and associated systems) should include:
* Schedule
* Cost/Schedule integration
* Cost management;
* Risk and issue management (including Quantitative Schedule and Cost Risk Analysis)
* Baseline control; and
* Reporting.
Seek to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the programme controls processes and systems continuously.
Where required, develop and implement effective and efficient Programme Controls training and communication activities.
Demonstrate compliance with all related industry leading practice and standards and ensure Crossrail adopts practices which provide industry-leading value for money in controls.
Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety and of those who may be affected in the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working to the Crossrail Target Zero principles.
Co-operate with Crossrail in all matters relating to health and safety, including following safe working procedures at all times.
Act as a role model for Crossrail’s vision and values, behaving in ways that are in alignment with Crossrail’s Ways of Working. Encourage and support others to do so too.
Promote equality and inclusivity in the workplace and adopt appropriate behaviour when interacting with colleagues.
Take necessary care to properly protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of corporate information from unauthorised disclosure, modification or destruction. Never knowingly put Crossrail’s information or information systems at risk.
Main Challenges of the Job
* To interact effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior internal and external stakeholders (who may have non-technical backgrounds), as well as being able to understand, support and challenge technical Delivery and Operations staff.
* To develop and maintain effective relationships, and trust with key stakeholders including the Executives, Programme and Project Delivery Teams and Industry Partners.
* To maintain an inquisitive, collaborative, proactive and responsive culture of excellence within the Programme Controls team. This should include the escalation of issues to enable focused and timely intervention by senior management.
* To absorb, manage, analyse and interpret significant volumes of data, and articulate key trends and/or issues for management attention.
Dimensions & Interfaces (Internal and External)
* Responsible for managing around 60 resources Crossrail the Programme.
* Direct budgetary responsibilities of around £2.5m per annum are associated with this role.
* Dotted line responsibility for cost management, risk management and change control that is functionally in Finance
Key interfaces include:
Chief Finance Officer
Chief Programme Officer
Chief Projects Officer
Commercial Director
Head of Reporting
Head of Construction Planning
Head of Programme Risk
Head of Cost
CRL Executive and Board
Joint Sponsor Team and Programme Representative
The Senior Leadership Team
CRL Finance Function
Industry Partners
Industry Forums, Initiatives and Peer Group
Person Specification
* Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Business, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience and training.
* Substantial relevant experience including programme and project controls experience on major infrastructure programmes.
* Expert knowledge of all programme controls functions (including schedule, cost, risk, reporting and change control).
* Appropriate knowledge of programme control tools and methodologies such as Primavera P6, critical-path analysis, earned value analysis, and Monte Carlo analysis.
* Experience of complex engineering programmes at commissioning and entry into service phases
* Commercial awareness re: supply chain engagement and contracting mechanisms
* Familiarity with other key computer packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Web applications)
* Experience of working in a large team, used to handling competing priorities and challenging deadlines.
* Proven people manager and team leader with excellent communications skills, gravitas and experience of reporting at Board level
Jun 23, 2020
JOB TITLE Programme Controls Director
LOCATION Working from home to start and then Stratford, London
SALARY Attractive, Fixed term contract
Duration 31/12/21
Crossrail will change the way people travel across London – whether they’re meeting a busy work schedule or working out at the gym. But it’s more than a railway. It will support regeneration across the capital and could add up to £42billion to the economy. And, as you build up your expertise working with the latest technology, we’ll help you to enhance your performance too.
We are currently seeking an Programme Controls Director to be responsible for the direction of all Programme Controls activity across the entire Crossrail Programme (including planning, cost management, risk management, commercial assurance, reporting and management against the Programme Measurement Baseline). The Programme Controls function is responsible for setting the programme management standards and procedures, providing assurance and governance that the standards and procedures are complied with and ensuring appropriate planned, actual and forecast data is provided and summarised in accurate, useful and timely reports.
Also responsible for providing various stakeholders ranging from external Sponsors, Crossrail Board/Executive, through to the Delivery teams at Programme, Group and Project levels timely and accurate information, acting as the “eyes and ears” of the Chief Programme Officer and CFO in achieving the programme’s performance measurement objectives.
Collaborate with other Support functions, particularly Commercial and Finance.
Principal Accountabilities
Provide functional leadership and technical direction for all Programme Controls staff, and day-to-day line management of direct reports
Provide strategic advice on cost/schedule integration, cost, risk and reporting issues affecting the Crossrail Programme.
Oversee the provision of accurate, succinct, informative, useful and timely reporting of Programme performance across the enterprise and its delivery partners. This includes periodic Board Reports, Management Information packs and Crossrail’s Semi-Annual Construction Reports, as well as the co-ordination of the data and reports used in the periodic programme governance meetings.
Maintain and evolve the integrated programme management system based around the fundamentals of robust data control.
Develop and implement appropriate transition strategies for the End-Programme transition to TfL.
Interface with customers, contractors and other outside personnel to ensure integration of Programme Controls tools and an easily accessible flow of data that is consistent and, as far as possible, free from duplication.
Produce accurate, succinct, focused, intelligent, rigorous, informative and timely reports and management information prepared in collaboration with leads and directors across Crossrail. Ensure consistency of approach and eliminate duplication as far as possible.
Support the Executive Directors and Project Directors by providing Programme Controls capabilities and services.
Ensure quality of Programme Controls information through use of standardised tools, integrated programme and project control processes and systems. As a minimum these processes (and associated systems) should include:
* Schedule
* Cost/Schedule integration
* Cost management;
* Risk and issue management (including Quantitative Schedule and Cost Risk Analysis)
* Baseline control; and
* Reporting.
Seek to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the programme controls processes and systems continuously.
Where required, develop and implement effective and efficient Programme Controls training and communication activities.
Demonstrate compliance with all related industry leading practice and standards and ensure Crossrail adopts practices which provide industry-leading value for money in controls.
Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety and of those who may be affected in the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working to the Crossrail Target Zero principles.
Co-operate with Crossrail in all matters relating to health and safety, including following safe working procedures at all times.
Act as a role model for Crossrail’s vision and values, behaving in ways that are in alignment with Crossrail’s Ways of Working. Encourage and support others to do so too.
Promote equality and inclusivity in the workplace and adopt appropriate behaviour when interacting with colleagues.
Take necessary care to properly protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of corporate information from unauthorised disclosure, modification or destruction. Never knowingly put Crossrail’s information or information systems at risk.
Main Challenges of the Job
* To interact effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior internal and external stakeholders (who may have non-technical backgrounds), as well as being able to understand, support and challenge technical Delivery and Operations staff.
* To develop and maintain effective relationships, and trust with key stakeholders including the Executives, Programme and Project Delivery Teams and Industry Partners.
* To maintain an inquisitive, collaborative, proactive and responsive culture of excellence within the Programme Controls team. This should include the escalation of issues to enable focused and timely intervention by senior management.
* To absorb, manage, analyse and interpret significant volumes of data, and articulate key trends and/or issues for management attention.
Dimensions & Interfaces (Internal and External)
* Responsible for managing around 60 resources Crossrail the Programme.
* Direct budgetary responsibilities of around £2.5m per annum are associated with this role.
* Dotted line responsibility for cost management, risk management and change control that is functionally in Finance
Key interfaces include:
Chief Finance Officer
Chief Programme Officer
Chief Projects Officer
Commercial Director
Head of Reporting
Head of Construction Planning
Head of Programme Risk
Head of Cost
CRL Executive and Board
Joint Sponsor Team and Programme Representative
The Senior Leadership Team
CRL Finance Function
Industry Partners
Industry Forums, Initiatives and Peer Group
Person Specification
* Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Business, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience and training.
* Substantial relevant experience including programme and project controls experience on major infrastructure programmes.
* Expert knowledge of all programme controls functions (including schedule, cost, risk, reporting and change control).
* Appropriate knowledge of programme control tools and methodologies such as Primavera P6, critical-path analysis, earned value analysis, and Monte Carlo analysis.
* Experience of complex engineering programmes at commissioning and entry into service phases
* Commercial awareness re: supply chain engagement and contracting mechanisms
* Familiarity with other key computer packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Web applications)
* Experience of working in a large team, used to handling competing priorities and challenging deadlines.
* Proven people manager and team leader with excellent communications skills, gravitas and experience of reporting at Board level
Job Spec’s.
We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Technical Officer to join our team based in Staffordshire. The successful candidate will report to the Group Technical Director and be responsible for supporting both external and internal customers across the full portfolio of the products, systems and services for SPS Envirowall, SPS Facades and RCM.
Your key tasks will be:
To support and comply with the H&S policy of the business
To take customer questions via phone calls and e-mails, communicate the solutions, populate CRM, providing industry leading solutions.
Become an authority on the technical merits of the material/system range
Communicate leads to external customer facing teams
Undertake U-value calculations
Undertake and deliver accurate specifications
Proving design calculations
To focus on the complete façade offer/calculations
To support development technical of the customer facing teams
Assist in day to day running of the department
Assist in web and literature development and accuracy
To recommend service improvements
Development of CPD technical content
Engage in testing activities for the basket of systems
Support innovation function
Manage document control
Arrange for samples to be dispatched as required
Assist in requests for CGI images by gathering suitable data and digital images for processing through Photoshop software of existing properties overlaying the image with a render finish for clients
Work alongside the BDM team completing PQQ tenders to meet the submission deadlines
Deal with technical queries from visiting trade counter customers
Assist in the maintaining of the ISO audit folders for the technical content
Arrange fixing pull out tests for clients gathering relative data and submitting the relative supplier form as a formal request
Assist in updating COSHH & Technical product data sheets adding new ones with all new products introduced
Experience required:
Educated to HNC/HND or Degree level all within a construction-related area
Excellent IT skills
Some knowledge of graphic design
Excellent communication skills (telephone and interpersonal)
Customer service skills
Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work to meet service need
Some construction knowledge
Logical mind
Able to work under pressure
Good numeracy and literacy skills
The successful candidate will need a full driving licence as this role may involve some travel to other sites within our group.
Jun 06, 2020
Full time
Job Spec’s.
We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Technical Officer to join our team based in Staffordshire. The successful candidate will report to the Group Technical Director and be responsible for supporting both external and internal customers across the full portfolio of the products, systems and services for SPS Envirowall, SPS Facades and RCM.
Your key tasks will be:
To support and comply with the H&S policy of the business
To take customer questions via phone calls and e-mails, communicate the solutions, populate CRM, providing industry leading solutions.
Become an authority on the technical merits of the material/system range
Communicate leads to external customer facing teams
Undertake U-value calculations
Undertake and deliver accurate specifications
Proving design calculations
To focus on the complete façade offer/calculations
To support development technical of the customer facing teams
Assist in day to day running of the department
Assist in web and literature development and accuracy
To recommend service improvements
Development of CPD technical content
Engage in testing activities for the basket of systems
Support innovation function
Manage document control
Arrange for samples to be dispatched as required
Assist in requests for CGI images by gathering suitable data and digital images for processing through Photoshop software of existing properties overlaying the image with a render finish for clients
Work alongside the BDM team completing PQQ tenders to meet the submission deadlines
Deal with technical queries from visiting trade counter customers
Assist in the maintaining of the ISO audit folders for the technical content
Arrange fixing pull out tests for clients gathering relative data and submitting the relative supplier form as a formal request
Assist in updating COSHH & Technical product data sheets adding new ones with all new products introduced
Experience required:
Educated to HNC/HND or Degree level all within a construction-related area
Excellent IT skills
Some knowledge of graphic design
Excellent communication skills (telephone and interpersonal)
Customer service skills
Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work to meet service need
Some construction knowledge
Logical mind
Able to work under pressure
Good numeracy and literacy skills
The successful candidate will need a full driving licence as this role may involve some travel to other sites within our group.
Reporting to the Group Chief Operating Officer, you will be responsible for the overall project planning and scheduling, resource allocation, cost management, time management, contract administration and safety management, while providing technical direction and ensuring compliance meets quality standards.
You will be required to lead and conceptualise the construction project, and will be responsible for its smooth organisation, implementation and completion, to the satisfaction of the client.
Main Duties and Responsibilities;
* Charting out the project objectives and plans, setting performance requirements, and selecting project participants.
* Bringing about optimum utilisation of resources including labour, materials and equipment, while ensuring their procurement at most cost-effective terms.
* Implementation of various operations through proper coordination.
* Development of effective communications and mechanisms for resolving conflicts among the various participants.
* Oversee the construction project from start to finish.
* Perform a key role in project planning, budgeting, and identification of resources needed.
* Develop your team and the objectives/goals and assign individual responsibilities.
* Project accounting functions including managing the budget, whilst minimising exposure and risk in the project.
* Ensure that construction activities move according to predetermined schedule.
* Devise the project programme and make revisions as and when the need arises.
* Communicate effectively with the contractors responsible for completing various phases of the project.
* Co-ordinate the efforts of all parties involved in the project, which include the client, architects, consultants, contractors, sub-contractors and labourers.
* Monitor the progress of the construction activities on a regular basis and hold regular status meetings with all the sub-teams (AED log, weekly status reports)
* Maintain strict adherence to the budgetary guidelines, quality and safety standards.
* Periodic inspection of construction sites.
* Ensure project documents are complete.
* Identify the elements of project design and construction likely to give rise to disputes and claims.
* Serve as a key link with the clients and review the deliverable prepared by the team before passing onto client.
* Design and procurement management
Skills and Experience Required:
* Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Engineering/Construction
* Minimum 5 years’ experience in construction projects
* Thorough knowledge of legal and safety standards
* Excellent communication skills
* Ability to plan and organise a team
* Effective time management and logical decision-making ability
* Capacity to work effectively in pressure filled environments
* Strong focus on quality
* CSCS
* SMSTS / SSSTS
* First Aid
Apr 26, 2020
Permanent
Reporting to the Group Chief Operating Officer, you will be responsible for the overall project planning and scheduling, resource allocation, cost management, time management, contract administration and safety management, while providing technical direction and ensuring compliance meets quality standards.
You will be required to lead and conceptualise the construction project, and will be responsible for its smooth organisation, implementation and completion, to the satisfaction of the client.
Main Duties and Responsibilities;
* Charting out the project objectives and plans, setting performance requirements, and selecting project participants.
* Bringing about optimum utilisation of resources including labour, materials and equipment, while ensuring their procurement at most cost-effective terms.
* Implementation of various operations through proper coordination.
* Development of effective communications and mechanisms for resolving conflicts among the various participants.
* Oversee the construction project from start to finish.
* Perform a key role in project planning, budgeting, and identification of resources needed.
* Develop your team and the objectives/goals and assign individual responsibilities.
* Project accounting functions including managing the budget, whilst minimising exposure and risk in the project.
* Ensure that construction activities move according to predetermined schedule.
* Devise the project programme and make revisions as and when the need arises.
* Communicate effectively with the contractors responsible for completing various phases of the project.
* Co-ordinate the efforts of all parties involved in the project, which include the client, architects, consultants, contractors, sub-contractors and labourers.
* Monitor the progress of the construction activities on a regular basis and hold regular status meetings with all the sub-teams (AED log, weekly status reports)
* Maintain strict adherence to the budgetary guidelines, quality and safety standards.
* Periodic inspection of construction sites.
* Ensure project documents are complete.
* Identify the elements of project design and construction likely to give rise to disputes and claims.
* Serve as a key link with the clients and review the deliverable prepared by the team before passing onto client.
* Design and procurement management
Skills and Experience Required:
* Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Engineering/Construction
* Minimum 5 years’ experience in construction projects
* Thorough knowledge of legal and safety standards
* Excellent communication skills
* Ability to plan and organise a team
* Effective time management and logical decision-making ability
* Capacity to work effectively in pressure filled environments
* Strong focus on quality
* CSCS
* SMSTS / SSSTS
* First Aid
Traffic and Development Manager
The Client
One of the UK's largest multifaceted consultancies, delivering property and infrastructure projects on a local, national and international scale. They have over 4,000 employees at 50 offices in the UK and internationally, offering a vast range of professional and technical expertise across an unrivalled number of services. The breadth and depth of company experience ensures that they are able to add value to any project, regardless of its size, complexity or sector.
Doing much more than simply delivering projects; they design, manage and partner. Focusing on building strategic relationships with clients - delivering a comprehensive service across their portfolio and optimising the benefits of continuous improvement in design quality, efficiency, cost reduction and knowledge retention. Supporting them at all stages of a project or programme, understanding of the key risks and challenges means that effort is directed where it is most needed.
Job Description
o To lead and manage a team responsible for the delivery of an effective and efficient Traffic and Development Section.
o To lead and direct the work of the team to ensure the statutory responsibilities of the Council are performed in a co-ordinated and customer focused way that reflects the Council's corporate objectives and achieves published policies, programmes, objectives and performance targets.
o To ensure close working between your team and colleagues in the Highways Group to ensure consistent advice and application of best practice across teams.
o To ensure effective liaison and close working between your team and the Planning, Housing and Regeneration Department as a whole, to ensure new development will achieve high standards of safety and amenity.
o To ensure efficient and effective performance of the highways development control functions, reviewing regularly and making necessary recommendation for change.
o To initiate and develop systems for processing agreements for new estate road adoption and works in the highway associated with the new development.
o To negotiate monitor and manage income due from S106, S38 and S278 agreements and expenditure.
o To assist the Highways Manager, Traffic and Development in providing advice to Cabinet and Committee on highway and development control issues.
o To manage the allocated budgets within the service area and ensure that resources are well monitored and controlled so that resources are deployed to best effect and provide value for money.
o To ensure the cost effective and efficient procurement and provision of professional services relating to traffic and development control including parking and regeneration from internal and external providers.
Responsibilities:
" To be pro-active in seeking out and promoting new initiatives / policies/ work programmes and systems which raise the quality and performance and value for money of the service and customer satisfaction.
" Manage the activities of the Traffic and Development Team to ensure optimum levels of effective and efficient work output in line with agreed targets, priorities and the Corporate Plan.
" To act as lead officer in providing technical & highway planning advice to Members and Senior Officers in all highways related development control activities including planning and regeneration of the Council.
" Provide expert advise on all aspects of design, supervision and project management as it applies to highway and parking improvements projects and to have the ability to represent the Service both within and outside the Authority.
" To manage the delivery of comprehensive works programmes including planned maintenance and works on the Highway infrastructure.
" To manage developer negotiations through the development control process to secure outcome based travel plans which reduce the need for additional car borne trips and establish more sustainable travel patterns.
" To manage the delivery of Road Safety Education and School Travel Planning.
" Lead in establishing standards that ensure that the Traffic and Development Team is organised to deliver Council Policy in the most effective and efficient way possible.
" To manage staff and work load effectively to ensure that projects undertaken within the Traffic and Development Team meet client/customer expectations. This will involve human resource planning, programming, monitoring of progress and financial monitoring from project inception to completion.
" To have supervisory responsibility for up to 20 staff of various professional and technical disciplines.
" To assist the Council's Traffic Manager as defined in the Traffic Management Act 2004 to diligently execute the related duties to ensure that the highway network operates at maximum capacity.
" To assist the Highway Manager, Traffic and Development in reporting to management and relevant committee's on all policies and practices relating to works on the highway network.
" To lead in the effective and efficient execution of projects, schemes, investigations and analysis as required within budgets and programmes by leading and managing the section allocated and to deputise for the Highway Manager, Traffic and Development in these specific work areas in his / her absence.
" To assist the Highway Manager, Traffic and Development in ensuring that the needs of customers and users of the public highway network in Barnet are met where the Council is responsible, justified and appropriate action is taken to establish and understand these needs and feedback is given.
To recruit, manage, motivate and develop employees in the service area, ensuring their health, safety and well-being at work, in order to ensure all aspects of service delivery are provided to the highest possible standard.
For more information or to apply to this role, please contact Doug Smith of Vertical Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
Apr 26, 2020
Permanent
Traffic and Development Manager
The Client
One of the UK's largest multifaceted consultancies, delivering property and infrastructure projects on a local, national and international scale. They have over 4,000 employees at 50 offices in the UK and internationally, offering a vast range of professional and technical expertise across an unrivalled number of services. The breadth and depth of company experience ensures that they are able to add value to any project, regardless of its size, complexity or sector.
Doing much more than simply delivering projects; they design, manage and partner. Focusing on building strategic relationships with clients - delivering a comprehensive service across their portfolio and optimising the benefits of continuous improvement in design quality, efficiency, cost reduction and knowledge retention. Supporting them at all stages of a project or programme, understanding of the key risks and challenges means that effort is directed where it is most needed.
Job Description
o To lead and manage a team responsible for the delivery of an effective and efficient Traffic and Development Section.
o To lead and direct the work of the team to ensure the statutory responsibilities of the Council are performed in a co-ordinated and customer focused way that reflects the Council's corporate objectives and achieves published policies, programmes, objectives and performance targets.
o To ensure close working between your team and colleagues in the Highways Group to ensure consistent advice and application of best practice across teams.
o To ensure effective liaison and close working between your team and the Planning, Housing and Regeneration Department as a whole, to ensure new development will achieve high standards of safety and amenity.
o To ensure efficient and effective performance of the highways development control functions, reviewing regularly and making necessary recommendation for change.
o To initiate and develop systems for processing agreements for new estate road adoption and works in the highway associated with the new development.
o To negotiate monitor and manage income due from S106, S38 and S278 agreements and expenditure.
o To assist the Highways Manager, Traffic and Development in providing advice to Cabinet and Committee on highway and development control issues.
o To manage the allocated budgets within the service area and ensure that resources are well monitored and controlled so that resources are deployed to best effect and provide value for money.
o To ensure the cost effective and efficient procurement and provision of professional services relating to traffic and development control including parking and regeneration from internal and external providers.
Responsibilities:
" To be pro-active in seeking out and promoting new initiatives / policies/ work programmes and systems which raise the quality and performance and value for money of the service and customer satisfaction.
" Manage the activities of the Traffic and Development Team to ensure optimum levels of effective and efficient work output in line with agreed targets, priorities and the Corporate Plan.
" To act as lead officer in providing technical & highway planning advice to Members and Senior Officers in all highways related development control activities including planning and regeneration of the Council.
" Provide expert advise on all aspects of design, supervision and project management as it applies to highway and parking improvements projects and to have the ability to represent the Service both within and outside the Authority.
" To manage the delivery of comprehensive works programmes including planned maintenance and works on the Highway infrastructure.
" To manage developer negotiations through the development control process to secure outcome based travel plans which reduce the need for additional car borne trips and establish more sustainable travel patterns.
" To manage the delivery of Road Safety Education and School Travel Planning.
" Lead in establishing standards that ensure that the Traffic and Development Team is organised to deliver Council Policy in the most effective and efficient way possible.
" To manage staff and work load effectively to ensure that projects undertaken within the Traffic and Development Team meet client/customer expectations. This will involve human resource planning, programming, monitoring of progress and financial monitoring from project inception to completion.
" To have supervisory responsibility for up to 20 staff of various professional and technical disciplines.
" To assist the Council's Traffic Manager as defined in the Traffic Management Act 2004 to diligently execute the related duties to ensure that the highway network operates at maximum capacity.
" To assist the Highway Manager, Traffic and Development in reporting to management and relevant committee's on all policies and practices relating to works on the highway network.
" To lead in the effective and efficient execution of projects, schemes, investigations and analysis as required within budgets and programmes by leading and managing the section allocated and to deputise for the Highway Manager, Traffic and Development in these specific work areas in his / her absence.
" To assist the Highway Manager, Traffic and Development in ensuring that the needs of customers and users of the public highway network in Barnet are met where the Council is responsible, justified and appropriate action is taken to establish and understand these needs and feedback is given.
To recruit, manage, motivate and develop employees in the service area, ensuring their health, safety and well-being at work, in order to ensure all aspects of service delivery are provided to the highest possible standard.
For more information or to apply to this role, please contact Doug Smith of Vertical Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
Spencer Clarke Group are currently recruiting for a Recycling & Waste Disposal Manager to work in the Waltham Forest area.
A local authority based in Waltham Forest have a fantastic opportunity for a Recycling & Waste Disposal Manager to join their team.
Job specification:
Develop and implement a waste minimisation and recycling strategy and action plan for the Council
Liaise with the North London Waste Authority and ensure LBWF’s views and interests are considered and protected at all times
Establish and manage a communications strategy, recycling strategy and input to the waste strategy with the disposal authority that will ensure the widest possible community engagement and support in the promotion of recycling.
To undertake the duties of a borough wide Local Authority Liaison Officer (LALO) in accordance with the duty rota and undertake duties out of hours.
To assist in the management and the effective and efficient delivery of the Waste and recycling contract, street cleansing and ground maintenance contract
Manage projects including leading on tendering and procurement exercises
Candidate requirements:
Extensive technical knowledge and experience in the waste/recycling industry
Excellent communication and presentation skills and ability to present reports to senior management.
Good people management skills including the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to work in a pressurised environment and meet tight deadlines.
Educated to degree level or equivalent standard desirable
If your interested in the role and would like to apply please email your up to date CV to or call Chris on (phone number removed)
Apr 26, 2020
Spencer Clarke Group are currently recruiting for a Recycling & Waste Disposal Manager to work in the Waltham Forest area.
A local authority based in Waltham Forest have a fantastic opportunity for a Recycling & Waste Disposal Manager to join their team.
Job specification:
Develop and implement a waste minimisation and recycling strategy and action plan for the Council
Liaise with the North London Waste Authority and ensure LBWF’s views and interests are considered and protected at all times
Establish and manage a communications strategy, recycling strategy and input to the waste strategy with the disposal authority that will ensure the widest possible community engagement and support in the promotion of recycling.
To undertake the duties of a borough wide Local Authority Liaison Officer (LALO) in accordance with the duty rota and undertake duties out of hours.
To assist in the management and the effective and efficient delivery of the Waste and recycling contract, street cleansing and ground maintenance contract
Manage projects including leading on tendering and procurement exercises
Candidate requirements:
Extensive technical knowledge and experience in the waste/recycling industry
Excellent communication and presentation skills and ability to present reports to senior management.
Good people management skills including the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to work in a pressurised environment and meet tight deadlines.
Educated to degree level or equivalent standard desirable
If your interested in the role and would like to apply please email your up to date CV to or call Chris on (phone number removed)
Job Spec’s.
We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Technical Officer to join our team based within the South East. The successful candidate will report to the Group Technical Director and be responsible for supporting both external and internal customers across the full portfolio of the products, systems and services for SPS Envirowall, SPS Facades and RCM.
Your key tasks will be:
To support and comply with the H&S policy of the business
To take customer questions via phone calls and e-mails, communicate the solutions, populate CRM, providing industry leading solutions.
Become an authority on the technical merits of the material/system range
Communicate leads to external customer facing teams
Undertake U-value calculations
Undertake and deliver accurate specifications
Proving design calculations
To focus on the complete façade offer/calculations
To support development technical of the customer facing teams
Assist in day to day running of the department
Assist in web and literature development and accuracy
To recommend service improvements
Development of CPD technical content
Engage in testing activities for the basket of systems
Support innovation function
Manage document control
Arrange for samples to be dispatched as required
Assist in requests for CGI images by gathering suitable data and digital images for processing through Photoshop software of existing properties overlaying the image with a render finish for clients
Work alongside the BDM team completing PQQ tenders to meet the submission deadlines
Deal with technical queries from visiting trade counter customers
Assist in the maintaining of the ISO audit folders for the technical content
Arrange fixing pull out tests for clients gathering relative data and submitting the relative supplier form as a formal request
Assist in updating COSHH & Technical product data sheets adding new ones with all new products introduced
Experience required:
Educated to HNC/HND or Degree level all within a construction related area
Excellent IT skills
Some knowledge of graphic design
Excellent communication skills (telephone and interpersonal)
Customer service skills
Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work to meet service need
Some construction knowledge
Logical mind
Able to work under pressure
Good numeracy and literacy skills
The successful candidate will need a full driving licence as this role may involve some travel to other sites within our group.
Nov 14, 2019
Full time
Job Spec’s.
We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Technical Officer to join our team based within the South East. The successful candidate will report to the Group Technical Director and be responsible for supporting both external and internal customers across the full portfolio of the products, systems and services for SPS Envirowall, SPS Facades and RCM.
Your key tasks will be:
To support and comply with the H&S policy of the business
To take customer questions via phone calls and e-mails, communicate the solutions, populate CRM, providing industry leading solutions.
Become an authority on the technical merits of the material/system range
Communicate leads to external customer facing teams
Undertake U-value calculations
Undertake and deliver accurate specifications
Proving design calculations
To focus on the complete façade offer/calculations
To support development technical of the customer facing teams
Assist in day to day running of the department
Assist in web and literature development and accuracy
To recommend service improvements
Development of CPD technical content
Engage in testing activities for the basket of systems
Support innovation function
Manage document control
Arrange for samples to be dispatched as required
Assist in requests for CGI images by gathering suitable data and digital images for processing through Photoshop software of existing properties overlaying the image with a render finish for clients
Work alongside the BDM team completing PQQ tenders to meet the submission deadlines
Deal with technical queries from visiting trade counter customers
Assist in the maintaining of the ISO audit folders for the technical content
Arrange fixing pull out tests for clients gathering relative data and submitting the relative supplier form as a formal request
Assist in updating COSHH & Technical product data sheets adding new ones with all new products introduced
Experience required:
Educated to HNC/HND or Degree level all within a construction related area
Excellent IT skills
Some knowledge of graphic design
Excellent communication skills (telephone and interpersonal)
Customer service skills
Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work to meet service need
Some construction knowledge
Logical mind
Able to work under pressure
Good numeracy and literacy skills
The successful candidate will need a full driving licence as this role may involve some travel to other sites within our group.
Job Spec’s.
We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Technical Officer to join our team based within the South East. The successful candidate will report to the Group Technical Director and be responsible for supporting both external and internal customers across the full portfolio of the products, systems and services for SPS Envirowall, SPS Facades and RCM.
Your key tasks will be:
To support and comply with the H&S policy of the business
To take customer questions via phone calls and e-mails, communicate the solutions, populate CRM, providing industry leading solutions.
Become an authority on the technical merits of the material/system range
Communicate leads to external customer facing teams
Undertake U-value calculations
Undertake and deliver accurate specifications
Proving design calculations
To focus on the complete façade offer/calculations
To support development technical of the customer facing teams
Assist in day to day running of the department
Assist in web and literature development and accuracy
To recommend service improvements
Development of CPD technical content
Engage in testing activities for the basket of systems
Support innovation function
Manage document control
Arrange for samples to be dispatched as required
Assist in requests for CGI images by gathering suitable data and digital images for processing through Photoshop software of existing properties overlaying the image with a render finish for clients
Work alongside the BDM team completing PQQ tenders to meet the submission deadlines
Deal with technical queries from visiting trade counter customers
Assist in the maintaining of the ISO audit folders for the technical content
Arrange fixing pull out tests for clients gathering relative data and submitting the relative supplier form as a formal request
Assist in updating COSHH & Technical product data sheets adding new ones with all new products introduced
Experience required:
Educated to HNC/HND or Degree level all within a construction related area
Excellent IT skills
Some knowledge of graphic design
Excellent communication skills (telephone and interpersonal)
Customer service skills
Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work to meet service need
Some construction knowledge
Logical mind
Able to work under pressure
Good numeracy and literacy skills
The successful candidate will need a full driving licence as this role may involve some travel to other sites within our group.
Nov 12, 2019
Full time
Job Spec’s.
We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Technical Officer to join our team based within the South East. The successful candidate will report to the Group Technical Director and be responsible for supporting both external and internal customers across the full portfolio of the products, systems and services for SPS Envirowall, SPS Facades and RCM.
Your key tasks will be:
To support and comply with the H&S policy of the business
To take customer questions via phone calls and e-mails, communicate the solutions, populate CRM, providing industry leading solutions.
Become an authority on the technical merits of the material/system range
Communicate leads to external customer facing teams
Undertake U-value calculations
Undertake and deliver accurate specifications
Proving design calculations
To focus on the complete façade offer/calculations
To support development technical of the customer facing teams
Assist in day to day running of the department
Assist in web and literature development and accuracy
To recommend service improvements
Development of CPD technical content
Engage in testing activities for the basket of systems
Support innovation function
Manage document control
Arrange for samples to be dispatched as required
Assist in requests for CGI images by gathering suitable data and digital images for processing through Photoshop software of existing properties overlaying the image with a render finish for clients
Work alongside the BDM team completing PQQ tenders to meet the submission deadlines
Deal with technical queries from visiting trade counter customers
Assist in the maintaining of the ISO audit folders for the technical content
Arrange fixing pull out tests for clients gathering relative data and submitting the relative supplier form as a formal request
Assist in updating COSHH & Technical product data sheets adding new ones with all new products introduced
Experience required:
Educated to HNC/HND or Degree level all within a construction related area
Excellent IT skills
Some knowledge of graphic design
Excellent communication skills (telephone and interpersonal)
Customer service skills
Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work to meet service need
Some construction knowledge
Logical mind
Able to work under pressure
Good numeracy and literacy skills
The successful candidate will need a full driving licence as this role may involve some travel to other sites within our group.