Principal Development Infrastructure Officer (Planning Contributions/S106) PO5, £51,099 - £54,135 Do you have a flair for developing new processes, have a good knowledge of town planning including enforcement, understand the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) functions, write briefings / guidance notes with ease and generally can pick things up quickly? If you answered yes to three or more of those questions and fancy a year (or more) of this interesting work - read on for the detail! We are on a mission to drive forward positive change for Lambeth. We're looking for a Principal Development Infrastructure Officer, to help us make meaningful change and improve monitoring systems to ensure optimal delivery of for non-financial planning obligations like affordable housing and workspace and other key infrastructure. Like all change, it takes passion, resilience, and commitment. But you'll be inspired by your hard work because every day you get to make a difference and change lives. The role is based in our Development Infrastructure team. We are open to offering this on either a permanent or a 1 year, fixed term opportunity. We are looking for an individual that can learn quickly, hit the ground running and motivate others to create and demonstrate impact. From day one, you'll be ready for the challenge - working in a fast-paced environment. Whether it be designing new processes, liaising with developers delivering strategic developments, inputting into s106 legal agreements or responding to politicians, no two days will be the same. The role involves line managing up to two direct reports, as well as overseeing work of other officers on specific workstreams. Your enthusiasm for the mission must be matched with a demonstrable ability to nurture people, maximise the performance of a team and deliver on our ambitious outcomes. Ideally, you will have an excellent understanding of town planning, with an interest in data analysis, reporting and an eye for detail. Working knowledge of Exacom software would be a bonus, but not essential. About the Development Infrastructure team The Development Infrastructure (DI) team sits within the Operations & Innovation team and the Climate and Integrated Growth Directorate (CIG.) CIG is at the heart of driving positive change for our residents and businesses in Lambeth; whether that's creating new homes, new work or creative spaces, employment opportunities, or tackling the climate emergency. The recently formed DI team has a focus on ensuring that the right infrastructure is delivered to support growth in the borough and on monitoring non-financial planning obligations found within Section 106 Agreements (s106). The team works very closely with the s106/CIL team which focuses on financial obligations and CIL. In this role you will: The successful candidate will have a wide remit of duties including: Develop improvements to the way in which the service operates with a focus on implementing and managing systems and mechanisms to ensure effective monitoring of planning obligations Develop accompanying protocols and guidance for all systems and processes relating to monitoring obligations and develop best practice, liaising with other teams and external parties Have a varied caseload of applications to discharge planning obligations Oversee work of other officers including management sign off of planning obligations related reports of other officers Assess progress of active construction sites and liaise with developers to ensure they meet their obligations by the relevant triggers and lead on enforcement action where required. Comment on planning applications and input into Heads of Term negotiations to secure the best outcomes for the borough Input into draft s106 agreements to ensure that they align with the council's monitoring systems, planning policy and the work and priorities of other services Liaise with legal and other services to update s106 templates Work with other services (Housing, Employment and Skills, Affordable Workspace, Trasport and Highways etc) to oversee the delivery of infrastructure and other benefits secured through the planning process Facilitate the flow of information, encourage collaboration and cooperation to maximise the benefits arising from new developments and to align infrastructure provision with residents' priorities and projects identified in other strategies Provide professional advice on infrastructure related matters Requirements: In depth knowledge of relevant town planning and CIL/s106 legislation and policy Strong understanding of affordable housing legislation and policy including viability reviews Understanding of S106 agreements' role in securing affordable housing, affordable workspace, public realm and other planning obligations Excellent communications skills: you are positive and able to engage others both above and below you with a naturally tolerant, pragmatic manner Demonstrable strong problem-solving skills with a strong ability to diagnose and implement solutions. Key qualities: Excellent communications skills: you are positive and able to engage others both above and below you with a naturally tolerant, pragmatic manner Strong engagement skills: you build trust with others and develop positive, collaborative working relationships with other stakeholders (both internal and external) Collaborative: You are unafraid to learn from and share learnings in a relaxed manner Open to change: are adaptable, curious, with a flexible, positive attitude that isn't afraid to try new things. What's in it for you? 35 hour working week with flexible working opportunities 26 days holiday entitlement (rising to 34) - Hybrid working (currently up to 3 days/week working from home) Professional learning and development Local Government Pension Scheme Mental health and wellbeing support The opportunity to be part of an evolving service and opportunities to input into exciting innovative projects You can find more about the benefits of working at Lambeth here . For an informal chat or further information on the role please contact Magda Kotyza, Development Infrastructure Lead on or email . Job Description & Person Specification The closing date for receiving completed application forms is Sunday 14th April 2024 at midnight. Interviews and assessments to be held shortly thereafter. Lambeth aims for quality services and equal opportunities for all and is committed to safer recruitment. You will also be required to undertake a Cifas check. Further information about Cifas can be found here Cifas Please note we operate an anonymised application process. A statement outlining how you meet the shortlisting criteria marked on the person specification can be inserted on the application form or a PDF version can be uploaded. If you are uploading your CV or a statement, please remove your personal details and replace these with your unique candidate application number. We are a Stonewall diversity champion; a Living Wage Employer and we guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. Please click here for a full list of our accreditations.
Mar 22, 2024
Full time
Principal Development Infrastructure Officer (Planning Contributions/S106) PO5, £51,099 - £54,135 Do you have a flair for developing new processes, have a good knowledge of town planning including enforcement, understand the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) functions, write briefings / guidance notes with ease and generally can pick things up quickly? If you answered yes to three or more of those questions and fancy a year (or more) of this interesting work - read on for the detail! We are on a mission to drive forward positive change for Lambeth. We're looking for a Principal Development Infrastructure Officer, to help us make meaningful change and improve monitoring systems to ensure optimal delivery of for non-financial planning obligations like affordable housing and workspace and other key infrastructure. Like all change, it takes passion, resilience, and commitment. But you'll be inspired by your hard work because every day you get to make a difference and change lives. The role is based in our Development Infrastructure team. We are open to offering this on either a permanent or a 1 year, fixed term opportunity. We are looking for an individual that can learn quickly, hit the ground running and motivate others to create and demonstrate impact. From day one, you'll be ready for the challenge - working in a fast-paced environment. Whether it be designing new processes, liaising with developers delivering strategic developments, inputting into s106 legal agreements or responding to politicians, no two days will be the same. The role involves line managing up to two direct reports, as well as overseeing work of other officers on specific workstreams. Your enthusiasm for the mission must be matched with a demonstrable ability to nurture people, maximise the performance of a team and deliver on our ambitious outcomes. Ideally, you will have an excellent understanding of town planning, with an interest in data analysis, reporting and an eye for detail. Working knowledge of Exacom software would be a bonus, but not essential. About the Development Infrastructure team The Development Infrastructure (DI) team sits within the Operations & Innovation team and the Climate and Integrated Growth Directorate (CIG.) CIG is at the heart of driving positive change for our residents and businesses in Lambeth; whether that's creating new homes, new work or creative spaces, employment opportunities, or tackling the climate emergency. The recently formed DI team has a focus on ensuring that the right infrastructure is delivered to support growth in the borough and on monitoring non-financial planning obligations found within Section 106 Agreements (s106). The team works very closely with the s106/CIL team which focuses on financial obligations and CIL. In this role you will: The successful candidate will have a wide remit of duties including: Develop improvements to the way in which the service operates with a focus on implementing and managing systems and mechanisms to ensure effective monitoring of planning obligations Develop accompanying protocols and guidance for all systems and processes relating to monitoring obligations and develop best practice, liaising with other teams and external parties Have a varied caseload of applications to discharge planning obligations Oversee work of other officers including management sign off of planning obligations related reports of other officers Assess progress of active construction sites and liaise with developers to ensure they meet their obligations by the relevant triggers and lead on enforcement action where required. Comment on planning applications and input into Heads of Term negotiations to secure the best outcomes for the borough Input into draft s106 agreements to ensure that they align with the council's monitoring systems, planning policy and the work and priorities of other services Liaise with legal and other services to update s106 templates Work with other services (Housing, Employment and Skills, Affordable Workspace, Trasport and Highways etc) to oversee the delivery of infrastructure and other benefits secured through the planning process Facilitate the flow of information, encourage collaboration and cooperation to maximise the benefits arising from new developments and to align infrastructure provision with residents' priorities and projects identified in other strategies Provide professional advice on infrastructure related matters Requirements: In depth knowledge of relevant town planning and CIL/s106 legislation and policy Strong understanding of affordable housing legislation and policy including viability reviews Understanding of S106 agreements' role in securing affordable housing, affordable workspace, public realm and other planning obligations Excellent communications skills: you are positive and able to engage others both above and below you with a naturally tolerant, pragmatic manner Demonstrable strong problem-solving skills with a strong ability to diagnose and implement solutions. Key qualities: Excellent communications skills: you are positive and able to engage others both above and below you with a naturally tolerant, pragmatic manner Strong engagement skills: you build trust with others and develop positive, collaborative working relationships with other stakeholders (both internal and external) Collaborative: You are unafraid to learn from and share learnings in a relaxed manner Open to change: are adaptable, curious, with a flexible, positive attitude that isn't afraid to try new things. What's in it for you? 35 hour working week with flexible working opportunities 26 days holiday entitlement (rising to 34) - Hybrid working (currently up to 3 days/week working from home) Professional learning and development Local Government Pension Scheme Mental health and wellbeing support The opportunity to be part of an evolving service and opportunities to input into exciting innovative projects You can find more about the benefits of working at Lambeth here . For an informal chat or further information on the role please contact Magda Kotyza, Development Infrastructure Lead on or email . Job Description & Person Specification The closing date for receiving completed application forms is Sunday 14th April 2024 at midnight. Interviews and assessments to be held shortly thereafter. Lambeth aims for quality services and equal opportunities for all and is committed to safer recruitment. You will also be required to undertake a Cifas check. Further information about Cifas can be found here Cifas Please note we operate an anonymised application process. A statement outlining how you meet the shortlisting criteria marked on the person specification can be inserted on the application form or a PDF version can be uploaded. If you are uploading your CV or a statement, please remove your personal details and replace these with your unique candidate application number. We are a Stonewall diversity champion; a Living Wage Employer and we guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. Please click here for a full list of our accreditations.
Construction Jobs
Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire
Prosper Recruitment is working in partnership with a Tier 1 Contractor who are North East Lincolnshire Council’s long-term Regeneration Partner delivering a number of services on their behalf, including the planning service. This role is to support the planning service, to ensure that it delivers a first-class service to its customers and fully contributes to delivering sustainable development and growth in North East Lincolnshire.
The post holder will be part of the Spatial Planning team, which deals with the preparation of development plans, supporting evidence base documents, and associated planning policy documents. The team is preparing a review of the Local Plan on behalf of North East Lincolnshire Council.
Responsibilities:
Prepare and contribute to work on statutory and non-statutory planning policy documents, including:
The formulation of planning policies and their justification through robust evidence
Preparing for and undertaking consultation and engagement activities, including attendance at public meetings
Liaison with council officers regarding delivering the council’s new Local Plan
Preparation of evidence for, and attendance at, public examinations, inquiries and appeals as required
Work closely with other teams to support regeneration and economic growth projects
Liaise with private sector developers regarding development and investment opportunities
Manage their workload to deadlines, and contribute as a team member to support others to meet theirs
Prepare responses to consultations including those issued by Government and local authorities
Work across a broad range of environmental and socio-economic disciplines
Collect, analyse and interpret evidence including statistical data
Work closely with other officers to prepare evidence documents including Authority Monitoring Reports and statements of housing land supply
Undertake such other duties which reasonably be expected at this level.
Being responsible for preparing and contributing to work on statutory and non-statutory planning policy documents
Fully supporting the wider partnership aims, ambitions and goals
Assisting in the development of any schemes, projects or strategy directly associated with regeneration and economic growth
The Principal Planning Officer will be responsible for contributing to the preparation and delivery of statutory planning policies which requires creativity, knowledge, skill and an awareness of cross-cutting service delivery issues.
The post holder will be able to work across a variety of technical and specialist areas.
The work includes responding to, and resolving, sensitive problems and issues.
The planning delivery function is often one of compromise.
The post holder will contribute towards ensuring that the needs of North East Lincolnshire’s communities are met, by contributing to judgements to be made about balancing the aspirations of developers with the needs of the public and environmental sustainability.
These judgements can have a profound long-term impact in terms of investment decisions, legal implications and environmental consequences.
The post holder will assist developers in examining and responding to a wide range of planning, investment and economic regeneration issues, and engender confidence in the delivery of long term aspirations by key agencies, investors and the community.
The post holder must be an effective team player and be able to develop key relationships with stakeholders.
The post holder must adopt a collaborative approach, but have the ability to challenge and influence effectively.
The post holder must be able to present, provide and deliver imaginative changes over long term time horizons, within the context of existing and future aspirations and constraints.
The post holder will be required to interpret and adapt to changing procedures and requirements, using creative and innovative skills to meet procedural requirements in a manner that meets critical deadlines and supports the business priorities.
Qualifications or Required Experience:
The post holder will:
Hold a degree or diploma in town and country planning and be working towards, or willing to work towards, chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)
Have proven written and verbal communication skills
Be numerate and have proven analytical skills
Have a sound knowledge of research techniques
Have a knowledge of data analysis techniques which can be applied across a broad and complex range of environmental and socio-economic disciplines
Have extensive ICT skills including experience in spreadsheet and database creation and maintenance, and experience in using Geographical Information Systems (GIS) software to present and analyse data.
Have experience of the preparation of evidence for and appearing as a witness at development plan examinations
Extensive knowledge of town and country planning legislation, the development process, and statistical methodology
Ability to plan, prioritise and organise work to meet deadlines
Sep 15, 2022
Permanent
Prosper Recruitment is working in partnership with a Tier 1 Contractor who are North East Lincolnshire Council’s long-term Regeneration Partner delivering a number of services on their behalf, including the planning service. This role is to support the planning service, to ensure that it delivers a first-class service to its customers and fully contributes to delivering sustainable development and growth in North East Lincolnshire.
The post holder will be part of the Spatial Planning team, which deals with the preparation of development plans, supporting evidence base documents, and associated planning policy documents. The team is preparing a review of the Local Plan on behalf of North East Lincolnshire Council.
Responsibilities:
Prepare and contribute to work on statutory and non-statutory planning policy documents, including:
The formulation of planning policies and their justification through robust evidence
Preparing for and undertaking consultation and engagement activities, including attendance at public meetings
Liaison with council officers regarding delivering the council’s new Local Plan
Preparation of evidence for, and attendance at, public examinations, inquiries and appeals as required
Work closely with other teams to support regeneration and economic growth projects
Liaise with private sector developers regarding development and investment opportunities
Manage their workload to deadlines, and contribute as a team member to support others to meet theirs
Prepare responses to consultations including those issued by Government and local authorities
Work across a broad range of environmental and socio-economic disciplines
Collect, analyse and interpret evidence including statistical data
Work closely with other officers to prepare evidence documents including Authority Monitoring Reports and statements of housing land supply
Undertake such other duties which reasonably be expected at this level.
Being responsible for preparing and contributing to work on statutory and non-statutory planning policy documents
Fully supporting the wider partnership aims, ambitions and goals
Assisting in the development of any schemes, projects or strategy directly associated with regeneration and economic growth
The Principal Planning Officer will be responsible for contributing to the preparation and delivery of statutory planning policies which requires creativity, knowledge, skill and an awareness of cross-cutting service delivery issues.
The post holder will be able to work across a variety of technical and specialist areas.
The work includes responding to, and resolving, sensitive problems and issues.
The planning delivery function is often one of compromise.
The post holder will contribute towards ensuring that the needs of North East Lincolnshire’s communities are met, by contributing to judgements to be made about balancing the aspirations of developers with the needs of the public and environmental sustainability.
These judgements can have a profound long-term impact in terms of investment decisions, legal implications and environmental consequences.
The post holder will assist developers in examining and responding to a wide range of planning, investment and economic regeneration issues, and engender confidence in the delivery of long term aspirations by key agencies, investors and the community.
The post holder must be an effective team player and be able to develop key relationships with stakeholders.
The post holder must adopt a collaborative approach, but have the ability to challenge and influence effectively.
The post holder must be able to present, provide and deliver imaginative changes over long term time horizons, within the context of existing and future aspirations and constraints.
The post holder will be required to interpret and adapt to changing procedures and requirements, using creative and innovative skills to meet procedural requirements in a manner that meets critical deadlines and supports the business priorities.
Qualifications or Required Experience:
The post holder will:
Hold a degree or diploma in town and country planning and be working towards, or willing to work towards, chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)
Have proven written and verbal communication skills
Be numerate and have proven analytical skills
Have a sound knowledge of research techniques
Have a knowledge of data analysis techniques which can be applied across a broad and complex range of environmental and socio-economic disciplines
Have extensive ICT skills including experience in spreadsheet and database creation and maintenance, and experience in using Geographical Information Systems (GIS) software to present and analyse data.
Have experience of the preparation of evidence for and appearing as a witness at development plan examinations
Extensive knowledge of town and country planning legislation, the development process, and statistical methodology
Ability to plan, prioritise and organise work to meet deadlines
Construction Jobs
Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire
Prosper Recruitment is working in partnership with a Tier 1 Contractor who are North East Lincolnshire Council’s long-term Regeneration Partner delivering a number of services on their behalf, including the planning service. This role is to support the planning service, to ensure that it delivers a first-class service to its customers and fully contributes to delivering sustainable development and growth in North East Lincolnshire.
The post holder will be part of the Spatial Planning team, which deals with the preparation of development plans, supporting evidence base documents, and associated planning policy documents. The team is preparing a review of the Local Plan on behalf of North East Lincolnshire Council.
Responsibilities:
Prepare and contribute to work on statutory and non-statutory planning policy documents, including:
The formulation of planning policies and their justification through robust evidence
Preparing for and undertaking consultation and engagement activities, including attendance at public meetings
Liaison with council officers regarding delivering the council’s new Local Plan
Preparation of evidence for, and attendance at, public examinations, inquiries and appeals as required
Work closely with other teams to support regeneration and economic growth projects
Liaise with private sector developers regarding development and investment opportunities
Manage their workload to deadlines, and contribute as a team member to support others to meet theirs
Prepare responses to consultations including those issued by Government and local authorities
Work across a broad range of environmental and socio-economic disciplines
Collect, analyse and interpret evidence including statistical data
Work closely with other officers to prepare evidence documents including Authority Monitoring Reports and statements of housing land supply
Undertake such other duties which reasonably be expected at this level.
Being responsible for preparing and contributing to work on statutory and non-statutory planning policy documents
Fully supporting the wider partnership aims, ambitions and goals
Assisting in the development of any schemes, projects or strategy directly associated with regeneration and economic growth
The Principal Planning Officer will be responsible for contributing to the preparation and delivery of statutory planning policies which requires creativity, knowledge, skill and an awareness of cross-cutting service delivery issues.
The post holder will be able to work across a variety of technical and specialist areas.
The work includes responding to, and resolving, sensitive problems and issues.
The planning delivery function is often one of compromise.
The post holder will contribute towards ensuring that the needs of North East Lincolnshire’s communities are met, by contributing to judgements to be made about balancing the aspirations of developers with the needs of the public and environmental sustainability.
These judgements can have a profound long-term impact in terms of investment decisions, legal implications and environmental consequences.
The post holder will assist developers in examining and responding to a wide range of planning, investment and economic regeneration issues, and engender confidence in the delivery of long term aspirations by key agencies, investors and the community.
The post holder must be an effective team player and be able to develop key relationships with stakeholders.
The post holder must adopt a collaborative approach, but have the ability to challenge and influence effectively.
The post holder must be able to present, provide and deliver imaginative changes over long term time horizons, within the context of existing and future aspirations and constraints.
The post holder will be required to interpret and adapt to changing procedures and requirements, using creative and innovative skills to meet procedural requirements in a manner that meets critical deadlines and supports the business priorities.
Qualifications or Required Experience:
The post holder will:
Hold a degree or diploma in town and country planning and be working towards, or willing to work towards, chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)
Have proven written and verbal communication skills
Be numerate and have proven analytical skills
Have a sound knowledge of research techniques
Have a knowledge of data analysis techniques which can be applied across a broad and complex range of environmental and socio-economic disciplines
Have extensive ICT skills including experience in spreadsheet and database creation and maintenance, and experience in using Geographical Information Systems (GIS) software to present and analyse data.
Have experience of the preparation of evidence for and appearing as a witness at development plan examinations
Extensive knowledge of town and country planning legislation, the development process, and statistical methodology
Ability to plan, prioritise and organise work to meet deadlines
Sep 15, 2022
Permanent
Prosper Recruitment is working in partnership with a Tier 1 Contractor who are North East Lincolnshire Council’s long-term Regeneration Partner delivering a number of services on their behalf, including the planning service. This role is to support the planning service, to ensure that it delivers a first-class service to its customers and fully contributes to delivering sustainable development and growth in North East Lincolnshire.
The post holder will be part of the Spatial Planning team, which deals with the preparation of development plans, supporting evidence base documents, and associated planning policy documents. The team is preparing a review of the Local Plan on behalf of North East Lincolnshire Council.
Responsibilities:
Prepare and contribute to work on statutory and non-statutory planning policy documents, including:
The formulation of planning policies and their justification through robust evidence
Preparing for and undertaking consultation and engagement activities, including attendance at public meetings
Liaison with council officers regarding delivering the council’s new Local Plan
Preparation of evidence for, and attendance at, public examinations, inquiries and appeals as required
Work closely with other teams to support regeneration and economic growth projects
Liaise with private sector developers regarding development and investment opportunities
Manage their workload to deadlines, and contribute as a team member to support others to meet theirs
Prepare responses to consultations including those issued by Government and local authorities
Work across a broad range of environmental and socio-economic disciplines
Collect, analyse and interpret evidence including statistical data
Work closely with other officers to prepare evidence documents including Authority Monitoring Reports and statements of housing land supply
Undertake such other duties which reasonably be expected at this level.
Being responsible for preparing and contributing to work on statutory and non-statutory planning policy documents
Fully supporting the wider partnership aims, ambitions and goals
Assisting in the development of any schemes, projects or strategy directly associated with regeneration and economic growth
The Principal Planning Officer will be responsible for contributing to the preparation and delivery of statutory planning policies which requires creativity, knowledge, skill and an awareness of cross-cutting service delivery issues.
The post holder will be able to work across a variety of technical and specialist areas.
The work includes responding to, and resolving, sensitive problems and issues.
The planning delivery function is often one of compromise.
The post holder will contribute towards ensuring that the needs of North East Lincolnshire’s communities are met, by contributing to judgements to be made about balancing the aspirations of developers with the needs of the public and environmental sustainability.
These judgements can have a profound long-term impact in terms of investment decisions, legal implications and environmental consequences.
The post holder will assist developers in examining and responding to a wide range of planning, investment and economic regeneration issues, and engender confidence in the delivery of long term aspirations by key agencies, investors and the community.
The post holder must be an effective team player and be able to develop key relationships with stakeholders.
The post holder must adopt a collaborative approach, but have the ability to challenge and influence effectively.
The post holder must be able to present, provide and deliver imaginative changes over long term time horizons, within the context of existing and future aspirations and constraints.
The post holder will be required to interpret and adapt to changing procedures and requirements, using creative and innovative skills to meet procedural requirements in a manner that meets critical deadlines and supports the business priorities.
Qualifications or Required Experience:
The post holder will:
Hold a degree or diploma in town and country planning and be working towards, or willing to work towards, chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)
Have proven written and verbal communication skills
Be numerate and have proven analytical skills
Have a sound knowledge of research techniques
Have a knowledge of data analysis techniques which can be applied across a broad and complex range of environmental and socio-economic disciplines
Have extensive ICT skills including experience in spreadsheet and database creation and maintenance, and experience in using Geographical Information Systems (GIS) software to present and analyse data.
Have experience of the preparation of evidence for and appearing as a witness at development plan examinations
Extensive knowledge of town and country planning legislation, the development process, and statistical methodology
Ability to plan, prioritise and organise work to meet deadlines
UCA Consulting ltd
North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and Humberside
The successful candidate will:
* Be a member of the Royal Town Planning Institute. * Have 5 years or more relevant experience. * Be able to prioritise and manage a workload whilst working flexibly to meet both the commercial and contractual needs of the business. * Hold demonstrable experience of working as a planning officer or consultant in the public/private sector. * Hold a demonstrable level of knowledge and understanding and application of current and emerging planning legislation. * Be ambitious to enhance the reputation of the Development Management service for innovation, quality and timeliness of delivery.
As a Principal Planning Consultant, you will be part of a small ambitious, successful team providing clients with high quality, customer focussed, timely and outcome-based Planning services which include:
* Planning applications and appeals,
* Public inquiries, local hearings,
* Dealing with enforcement matters,
* Lawful development certificates,
* Local Plan submissions and representations.
Oct 30, 2020
Full time
The successful candidate will:
* Be a member of the Royal Town Planning Institute. * Have 5 years or more relevant experience. * Be able to prioritise and manage a workload whilst working flexibly to meet both the commercial and contractual needs of the business. * Hold demonstrable experience of working as a planning officer or consultant in the public/private sector. * Hold a demonstrable level of knowledge and understanding and application of current and emerging planning legislation. * Be ambitious to enhance the reputation of the Development Management service for innovation, quality and timeliness of delivery.
As a Principal Planning Consultant, you will be part of a small ambitious, successful team providing clients with high quality, customer focussed, timely and outcome-based Planning services which include:
* Planning applications and appeals,
* Public inquiries, local hearings,
* Dealing with enforcement matters,
* Lawful development certificates,
* Local Plan submissions and representations.
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.
Construction Recruitment
London, South East England
Job Title: Principal Planner Location: South East London Hours: 35 hours p/w Length of Contract: 3 months Pay Rate: £31-35 p/h (DOE) Main purpose
To be the lead Planning Officer for a defined area to ensure a co-ordinated approach to planning, development and regeneration within that area.
To assist the Area Delivery Leads or Major Applications Coordinator in the management of the team and undertaking work of a strategic nature.
To lead and manage complex agreements including commissioning and clienting professional services and managing the risk to the council.
To provide guidance to key strategic decision-makers and making a full contribution to the achievement of relevant performance targets and corporate outcomes.
Person Specification Essential Experience/Knowledge:
RTPI-recognised degree level qualification in Town Planning or equivalent
Eligible for Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute.
Thorough knowledge of all relevant planning legislation, policies and procedures.
Knowledge and awareness of current issues and developments affecting planning, growth, urban regeneration and local government in London.
Desirable Experience:
Extensive experience of Town Planning work, including significant experience of development control work with responsibility for dealing with a planning application caseload that includes major and complex applications.
Providing advice to Councillors, senior officers, developers and the public on all aspects of planning applications.
Negotiating planning obligations, or similar, in respect of complex development proposals.
Dealing with all types of planning appeals, including giving evidence at public inquiries.
Worked at a high level of advocacy and sensitivity in dealing with contentious information, combined with a particular awareness of political sensitivities.
Providing supervision and/or guidance to more junior staff.
Project and programme development and managing of client relationships
Jul 14, 2020
Full time
Job Title: Principal Planner Location: South East London Hours: 35 hours p/w Length of Contract: 3 months Pay Rate: £31-35 p/h (DOE) Main purpose
To be the lead Planning Officer for a defined area to ensure a co-ordinated approach to planning, development and regeneration within that area.
To assist the Area Delivery Leads or Major Applications Coordinator in the management of the team and undertaking work of a strategic nature.
To lead and manage complex agreements including commissioning and clienting professional services and managing the risk to the council.
To provide guidance to key strategic decision-makers and making a full contribution to the achievement of relevant performance targets and corporate outcomes.
Person Specification Essential Experience/Knowledge:
RTPI-recognised degree level qualification in Town Planning or equivalent
Eligible for Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute.
Thorough knowledge of all relevant planning legislation, policies and procedures.
Knowledge and awareness of current issues and developments affecting planning, growth, urban regeneration and local government in London.
Desirable Experience:
Extensive experience of Town Planning work, including significant experience of development control work with responsibility for dealing with a planning application caseload that includes major and complex applications.
Providing advice to Councillors, senior officers, developers and the public on all aspects of planning applications.
Negotiating planning obligations, or similar, in respect of complex development proposals.
Dealing with all types of planning appeals, including giving evidence at public inquiries.
Worked at a high level of advocacy and sensitivity in dealing with contentious information, combined with a particular awareness of political sensitivities.
Providing supervision and/or guidance to more junior staff.
Project and programme development and managing of client relationships
Principal Planning Policy Officer
£26 - 32 per hour* *Berkshire*
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Planner based in a Local Authority in Berkshire.
Temporary position
The main duties of the role are as followings;
-Provide advice and guidance in response to planning best practice, procedure or policy within a legal/organisational policy framework
-Ensure that service-wide and corporate performance indicators, targets and customer service standards are met for the full range of the workload
-To lead on the preparation of evidence for written representation appeals
-To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of national and regional planning policy and relevant legislation and to take a proactive approach to relevant changes in
legislation and updating junior staff on those changes.
-To ensure that the electronic copy of the planning application, pre-application advice and correspondence is the master copy and that all electronic and paper copies of your own case work and that of the supervised staff is up-to-date before any decision is made
-Work on a range of development management case work including, preapplication advice, the processing of planning applications, Certificate of Lawfulness, prior notification and advertisement applications, ensuring that these are effectively and efficiently carried out to identifiable deadlines in a manner that is consistent with planning policy and is successful in meeting corporate targets and objectives
Requirements
A degree in planning or other appropriate professional qualification and a member of the RTPI or eligible for or working toward full membership.
Clients are looking to interview and shortlist shortly, so please submit your CV promptly for consideration.
Please apply with submission of your CV and Giulia Mauro from our London CPE office will be in Touch. For more information and a confidential chat about the position, please do not hesitate to call us on (phone number removed).
Still searching? Not all of our vacancies are on our website yet. We're happy to provide a tailored careers guidance service, so for the best chance of finding your ideal opportunity, get in touch with one of our specialist consultants and we will be able to support you with your job search.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business
Jul 14, 2020
Principal Planning Policy Officer
£26 - 32 per hour* *Berkshire*
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Planner based in a Local Authority in Berkshire.
Temporary position
The main duties of the role are as followings;
-Provide advice and guidance in response to planning best practice, procedure or policy within a legal/organisational policy framework
-Ensure that service-wide and corporate performance indicators, targets and customer service standards are met for the full range of the workload
-To lead on the preparation of evidence for written representation appeals
-To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of national and regional planning policy and relevant legislation and to take a proactive approach to relevant changes in
legislation and updating junior staff on those changes.
-To ensure that the electronic copy of the planning application, pre-application advice and correspondence is the master copy and that all electronic and paper copies of your own case work and that of the supervised staff is up-to-date before any decision is made
-Work on a range of development management case work including, preapplication advice, the processing of planning applications, Certificate of Lawfulness, prior notification and advertisement applications, ensuring that these are effectively and efficiently carried out to identifiable deadlines in a manner that is consistent with planning policy and is successful in meeting corporate targets and objectives
Requirements
A degree in planning or other appropriate professional qualification and a member of the RTPI or eligible for or working toward full membership.
Clients are looking to interview and shortlist shortly, so please submit your CV promptly for consideration.
Please apply with submission of your CV and Giulia Mauro from our London CPE office will be in Touch. For more information and a confidential chat about the position, please do not hesitate to call us on (phone number removed).
Still searching? Not all of our vacancies are on our website yet. We're happy to provide a tailored careers guidance service, so for the best chance of finding your ideal opportunity, get in touch with one of our specialist consultants and we will be able to support you with your job search.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business
Principal Planning Policy Officer
£25 - 26 per hour* *Slough*
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Planner based in a Local Authority in Slough.
Temporary position
The main duties of the role are as followings;
-Provide advice and guidance in response to planning best practice, procedure or policy within a legal/organisational policy framework
-Ensure that service-wide and corporate performance indicators, targets and customer service standards are met for the full range of the workload
-To lead on the preparation of evidence for written representation appeals
-To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of national and regional planning policy and relevant legislation and to take a proactive approach to relevant changes in
legislation and updating junior staff on those changes.
-To ensure that the electronic copy of the planning application, pre-application advice and correspondence is the master copy and that all electronic and paper copies of your own case work and that of the supervised staff is up-to-date before any decision is made
-Work on a range of development management case work including, preapplication advice, the processing of planning applications, Certificate of Lawfulness, prior notification and advertisement applications, ensuring that these are effectively and efficiently carried out to identifiable deadlines in a manner that is consistent with planning policy and is successful in meeting corporate targets and objectives
Requirements
A degree in planning or other appropriate professional qualification and a member of the RTPI or eligible for or working toward full membership.
Clients are looking to interview and shortlist shortly, so please submit your CV promptly for consideration.
Please apply with submission of your CV and Giulia Mauro from our London CPE office will be in Touch. For more information and a confidential chat about the position, please do not hesitate to call us on (phone number removed).
Still searching? Not all of our vacancies are on our website yet. We're happy to provide a tailored careers guidance service, so for the best chance of finding your ideal opportunity, get in touch with one of our specialist consultants and we will be able to support you with your job search.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business
Jul 07, 2020
Principal Planning Policy Officer
£25 - 26 per hour* *Slough*
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Planner based in a Local Authority in Slough.
Temporary position
The main duties of the role are as followings;
-Provide advice and guidance in response to planning best practice, procedure or policy within a legal/organisational policy framework
-Ensure that service-wide and corporate performance indicators, targets and customer service standards are met for the full range of the workload
-To lead on the preparation of evidence for written representation appeals
-To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of national and regional planning policy and relevant legislation and to take a proactive approach to relevant changes in
legislation and updating junior staff on those changes.
-To ensure that the electronic copy of the planning application, pre-application advice and correspondence is the master copy and that all electronic and paper copies of your own case work and that of the supervised staff is up-to-date before any decision is made
-Work on a range of development management case work including, preapplication advice, the processing of planning applications, Certificate of Lawfulness, prior notification and advertisement applications, ensuring that these are effectively and efficiently carried out to identifiable deadlines in a manner that is consistent with planning policy and is successful in meeting corporate targets and objectives
Requirements
A degree in planning or other appropriate professional qualification and a member of the RTPI or eligible for or working toward full membership.
Clients are looking to interview and shortlist shortly, so please submit your CV promptly for consideration.
Please apply with submission of your CV and Giulia Mauro from our London CPE office will be in Touch. For more information and a confidential chat about the position, please do not hesitate to call us on (phone number removed).
Still searching? Not all of our vacancies are on our website yet. We're happy to provide a tailored careers guidance service, so for the best chance of finding your ideal opportunity, get in touch with one of our specialist consultants and we will be able to support you with your job search.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business
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
Principal Building Surveyor
Akton Recruitment currently has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Building Surveyor to provide a full range of advice on housing options within the housing team of a local authority in the Basildon area
GENERAL INFORMATION
Building Management is responsible for the building management and facilities management function of the Council. Working with a variety of professional functions, this role will ensure that excellent forward planning takes place to support the maintenance and management of the Council’s buildings and the development of a Council-wide Asset Management and Maintenance Strategy.
To carry out building surveying functions in respect of non-housing Council-owned premises or in respect of land and buildings in which the Council has a temporary or permanent interest.
To monitor and manage a preventative maintenance programme in conformance with levels of service currently authorised to ensure compliance with statutory regulations and the Health and Safety at Work Act and good practice
To report to the Team Manager, Building Management, regarding matters relating to property compliance, liaising with the Asset Strategy Compliance Officer regarding site audit and contractor audit to review compliance and ensure that follow up actions are implemented.
As necessary, deal with other building surveying matters and advise other sections within the Council as to technical and financial aspects within the post holder’s competence, including the investigation of requests for routine maintenance and take appropriate action to ensure that such requests are properly dealt with.
To plan and monitor minor works schemes to ensure satisfactory completion
To plan the post holder’s programme of work in consultation with the Team Manager and to achieve the most economical use of resources, to meet time and quality requirements and to achieve completion of the programme.
To implement, and actively manage, a preventative maintenance programme in conformance with levels of service currently authorised to ensure compliance with statutory regulations and the Health and Safety at Work Act, non- statutory compliance and good practice.
To ensure that a comprehensive recording system is maintained for building compliance and that all works are undertaken in accordance within the set timeframe.
To monitor progress and quality of work, making site visits as required. Refer any significant variation from specification to the Team Manager and / or contractor in accordance with agreed process.
To ensure that roles and responsibilities are clear for compliance works for all Council buildings and to liaise with the Council’s Health and Safety team and building managers.
To investigate requests for any routine maintenance and proposals for minor works that are not covered by existing contracts, and where necessary visualise, research and prepare detailed specification of work to be done. Where necessary, prepare costing and estimates of work value, designs, drawings and other documentation in support of the specificationsFor more information please call (phone number removed)
Jun 23, 2020
Principal Building Surveyor
Akton Recruitment currently has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Building Surveyor to provide a full range of advice on housing options within the housing team of a local authority in the Basildon area
GENERAL INFORMATION
Building Management is responsible for the building management and facilities management function of the Council. Working with a variety of professional functions, this role will ensure that excellent forward planning takes place to support the maintenance and management of the Council’s buildings and the development of a Council-wide Asset Management and Maintenance Strategy.
To carry out building surveying functions in respect of non-housing Council-owned premises or in respect of land and buildings in which the Council has a temporary or permanent interest.
To monitor and manage a preventative maintenance programme in conformance with levels of service currently authorised to ensure compliance with statutory regulations and the Health and Safety at Work Act and good practice
To report to the Team Manager, Building Management, regarding matters relating to property compliance, liaising with the Asset Strategy Compliance Officer regarding site audit and contractor audit to review compliance and ensure that follow up actions are implemented.
As necessary, deal with other building surveying matters and advise other sections within the Council as to technical and financial aspects within the post holder’s competence, including the investigation of requests for routine maintenance and take appropriate action to ensure that such requests are properly dealt with.
To plan and monitor minor works schemes to ensure satisfactory completion
To plan the post holder’s programme of work in consultation with the Team Manager and to achieve the most economical use of resources, to meet time and quality requirements and to achieve completion of the programme.
To implement, and actively manage, a preventative maintenance programme in conformance with levels of service currently authorised to ensure compliance with statutory regulations and the Health and Safety at Work Act, non- statutory compliance and good practice.
To ensure that a comprehensive recording system is maintained for building compliance and that all works are undertaken in accordance within the set timeframe.
To monitor progress and quality of work, making site visits as required. Refer any significant variation from specification to the Team Manager and / or contractor in accordance with agreed process.
To ensure that roles and responsibilities are clear for compliance works for all Council buildings and to liaise with the Council’s Health and Safety team and building managers.
To investigate requests for any routine maintenance and proposals for minor works that are not covered by existing contracts, and where necessary visualise, research and prepare detailed specification of work to be done. Where necessary, prepare costing and estimates of work value, designs, drawings and other documentation in support of the specificationsFor more information please call (phone number removed)