Vivid Resourcing Ltd

Harlow District Council are on the lookout for an interim Pre-Construction Project Manager on a 12-month basis . Please note that this post requires the successful individual to be based on site a minimum of 2 days per week. The role: Harlow Council is looking for an experienced Pre-Construction Project Manager to join its Pre-Construction team to manage the pre-construction phase of its capital works programme. The programme will deliver major refurbishment and component replacement projects at speed and scale to occupied council homes, including low- and high-rise blocks, some of which will be in scope of the Building Safety Act 2022. Partnering with internal and external stakeholders, the Pre-Construction team will develop and prepare the programmes of work for the next few years and ensure that projects are scoped, costed and viable. The role would suit Employer's Agents, Contract Administrators and Delivery Managers for capital works and also Quantity Surveyors, Building Surveyors, Project Managers and Asset Managers with experience of capital works. The role would not suit project or site managers with solely New Build experience. Key responsibilities: The role will involve working closely with the Asset Data team to identify priority estates and buildings, the co-ordinating of site investigations, inspections and feasibility activities with the support of surveyors and also the scoping, designing and packaging the required work with the support of consultants. You will liaise with the Procurement team to ensure the work packages are tendered for accurately and promptly and with the Delivery team to ensure fully developed and compliant projects are handed over during the pre-start phase. You will also support leaseholder consultation activities throughout the programme. The experience you will bring: You must have demonstrable experience in the delivery or planning of capital works projects and programmes in occupied residential buildings Previous experience gained within a Local Authority would also be advantageous or a similar Public Sector environment

What you'll do on a typical day: Carry out initial assessments of tenants, identify their support needs and seek to obtain support to meet those needs Ensure tenants remain safe in their home and community and are referred to services that can enhance their physical and mental wellbeing Review support plans periodically Maintain regular contact with tenants to monitor their welfare, health and wellbeing and deal with any concerns as appropriate Liaise with tenants, their families and other internal and external partner organisations as appropriate Report and monitor on site repairs Undertake smoke alarm and emergency pull cord checks. Complete day to day administrative tasks, responding to correspondence and emails Maintain records and record tenant contact appropriately Assist the Team Leader with routine housing management duties including health and safety and fire alarm checks, void management and enforcing conditions of tenancy. What you need to succeed in this role: At a minimum, you will be able to demonstrate: Previous experience in housing, community care and working with clients with mental health issues A sound understanding of the needs of vulnerable adults with complex needs, including mental health issues, learning difficulties and substance misuse issues The ability to manage complex and difficult situations in relation to vulnerable client groups, on your own The ability to co-ordinate and review tenant's support plans, enabling them to live as independently as possible, and advocate on their behalf The ability to manage risk effectively through risk management plans An ability to demonstrate sound judgment in a wide range of situations A proactive, practical, flexible approach Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Confidence in dealing with people at all levels Conscientious attitude and attention to detail A good standard of numeracy and literacy Strong administration and IT skills An ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team Some experience of housing management is desirable but not essential The ability to think on your feet and stay calm in a crisis

Interim Reactive Maintenance Service Provider Lead Location: Mostly Remote (occasional office presence) Contract: 6 months initial (Outside IR35) About the Role: The Council is embarking on an exciting journey to appoint a new Reactive Maintenance Service Provider. To support this critical project, we are seeking an experienced and technically savvy Reactive Maintenance Service Provider Lead to join us on an interim basis. This role will be pivotal in setting up the new service provider framework, working closely with a multifaceted organisation engaged in the tendering process to provide new supplier Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external consultants to support the tender process. Act on behalf of the council, working closely with the 3rd party organisation ensuring the council's best interests are adhered to in the tendering process Apply strong technical knowledge of maintenance operations to ensure tender requirements are fit for purpose. Provide commercial insight and procurement expertise to drive value and compliance throughout the tender. Ensure smooth transition and mobilisation of the new service provider in line with council standards. Who We're Looking For: Extensive background in maintenance operations, preferably reactive maintenance. Proven experience in procurement and managing service provider tender processes. Technically minded with the ability to understand and challenge maintenance service specifications. Commercially astute with a strong grasp of contract and supplier management. Confident working remotely with occasional attendance at council offices as required. Contract Details: Initial 12-month fixed-term contract, with strong likelihood of extension for 18 months Flexible working, predominantly remote with some in-person meetings. Vivid Resourcing are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Title: Interim Estates Surveyor Location: Norfolk Contract: 6 Months Rate: 450 per day Overview: A local authority in Norfolk is seeking an experienced Interim Estates Surveyor to manage its property portfolio, focusing on general estate management and resolving a backlog of legacy lease renewals and rent reviews. Key Responsibilities: Manage day-to-day estate matters across a mixed-use property portfolio. Lead on lease renewals, rent reviews, and landlord-tenant negotiations. Provide professional property advice and ensure compliance with legal and internal standards. Maintain accurate property records and liaise with tenants and stakeholders. Requirements: Proven experience in estates management, ideally within a local authority. Strong understanding of landlord and tenant law. MRICS preferred but not essential with relevant experience. Able to work independently and manage a varied workload. Onsite attendance required 3 days per week. Vivid Resourcing are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.