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Estates Surveyor - Property & Regeneration Location: London Rate: £450/day (Umbrella) Contract: 6 months initially Hours: Full-time About the Role We're supporting a London local authority in recruiting an experienced Estates Surveyor to join their Capital Projects & Property directorate. The service provides strategic property leadership across the full lifecycle of the Council's portfolio-maximising value, reducing costs and enabling regeneration through intelligent asset management. This senior role sits within the Council's Property team, advising elected Members, senior officers and cross-organisation stakeholders on strategic estate matters. You will play a key role in driving forward regeneration ambitions, shaping development opportunities, managing operational and investment assets, and ensuring property decisions support wider economic, social and environmental objectives. The position contributes directly to the stewardship of a varied, high-value property portfolio. Key Responsibilities Portfolio & Asset Management Manage the Council's property portfolio to maximise value, optimise performance, reduce costs and increase long-term returns. Identify and deliver value-add initiatives, asset management interventions and commercial opportunities. Lead on lettings, acquisitions, disposals, rent reviews, re-gears, refurbishments and wider estate optimisation activity. Strategic Property Advice Provide professional estates advice across a range of asset types, including retail, industrial, development land, office accommodation and regeneration-linked sites. Act as an "intelligent client" to external consultants, supply chain partners and property managers. Translate organisational priorities into robust property strategies and clear business cases. Development, Regeneration & Placemaking Support land acquisition, site preparation and disposal strategies to unlock new homes, economic growth and public value. Enable development activity and ensure disposals and transactions represent best value and align with Council objectives. Contribute to property development and placemaking policy across the authority. Financial & Commercial Management Undertake financial management, forecasting and budgeting for a significant property portfolio. Carry out feasibility work, commercial appraisals and hold/sell analysis. Present investment recommendations through Programme/Investment Boards up to Cabinet approval. Governance, Compliance & Partnership Working Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory and professional requirements. Build strong working relationships with internal departments including Legal, Finance, Regeneration and senior leadership. Procure and manage external advisors such as planners, surveyors, agents and solicitors. Provide clear guidance to elected Members, demonstrating strong political awareness and judgement. About You Essential Background A property professional experienced in asset management, estates management or development within the public or private sector. Degree-level education in a property-related discipline or equivalent; RICS qualification (or working towards it) is strongly valued. Strong understanding of commercial leases, legal negotiations and property contracts. Demonstrable experience delivering asset management initiatives and producing high-quality reports under time pressure. Skills & Competencies Confident communicator and negotiator, able to influence senior stakeholders and articulate strategic implications. Effective leader able to guide surveyors, manage varied workstreams and adapt to changing priorities. Strong commercial awareness, analytical skills and report writing capability. Experienced in procuring and managing consultants and navigating development-related negotiations. Politically astute, with experience presenting to senior officers or Member-level boards. Personal Qualities Results-driven, credible and able to provide expert professional advice. Flexible, adaptable and committed to continuous improvement. Skilled at managing shifting portfolios and complex projects. Able to build consensus and work through challenges collaboratively. Additional Information You must comply with Council Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities and Data Protection policies. IT literacy is essential. Occasional evening meetings or out-of-hours commitments may be required. To apply please send me a CV to (url removed)

We're recruiting an experienced and strategic Operations Manager - Housing Management & Income Recovery to lead a high-volume housing management and temporary accommodation service within a local authority. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior housing professional with strong operational leadership, income recovery expertise and experience managing complex housing services to make a significant impact. You'll be responsible for the effective management of housing management, temporary accommodation procurement and income recovery functions, ensuring statutory compliance, strong financial performance and excellent outcomes for residents. Working as part of the senior management team, you'll lead multiple teams, oversee complex cases and drive continuous service improvement. The Role Manage the Housing Management, Temporary Accommodation and Income Recovery functions, ensuring statutory duties and council policies are met. Lead on the development, procurement and management of the temporary accommodation portfolio, ensuring sufficiency, quality and value for money. Ensure effective allocation and management of temporary accommodation in line with homelessness legislation and statutory guidance. Drive improvements in rental income collection and arrears recovery, ensuring court action complies with pre-action protocols. Oversee complex casework, including solicitor enquiries, County Court cases and Judicial Reviews, ensuring legal services are fully briefed. Represent the service at court, meetings and external forums as required. Lead and manage multiple teams, setting clear objectives, managing performance and ensuring staff development. Monitor service performance, analyse data and produce reports to inform decision-making and service improvement. Manage service budgets, income streams and cost controls, delivering savings and financial efficiencies. Develop and maintain strong partnerships with internal teams, external providers and partner agencies. Ensure high standards of customer service, responding to complaints, councillor enquiries, MP correspondence and Ombudsman cases. Deputise for the Service Manager when required and provide wider management cover across the service. Support organisational change, innovation and continuous improvement across housing services. Key Requirements Extensive experience managing housing management, temporary accommodation and/or income recovery services within a local authority. Strong knowledge of homelessness legislation, housing management, income recovery and pre-action protocols. Proven experience leading and developing managers and multi-disciplinary teams. Experience overseeing complex legal cases, court proceedings and judicial reviews. Strong financial management skills, including budget control, income maximisation and cost efficiency. Experience managing temporary accommodation portfolios and accommodation procurement. Ability to analyse performance data and use insight to drive service improvements. Strong stakeholder management skills, including working with senior officers, members and external partners. Excellent communication, report-writing and decision-making skills. Degree-level qualification or equivalent relevant professional experience. Willingness to work flexibly, including occasional evenings or weekends where required. What You Need to Do Now If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your application today. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful. Footnote If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status. Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from senior housing management professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.

Interim Maintenance Surveyor £27p/h Umbrella Rate (Inside IR35) 3-Month Initial Contract Start ASAP Housing - Property & Asset Management Monday-Friday 37 Hours per Week East Devon Council We're looking for an experienced Maintenance Surveyor to join East Devon's Housing service on an initial 3-month assignment, starting as soon as possible. You'll play a key role in delivering a responsive, high-quality repair service for tenants while ensuring the Council's homes remain safe, well-maintained and compliant. The Role You'll provide day-to-day technical support across repairs, voids and contractor management, ensuring works are delivered right first time and to a high standard. Working closely with the Senior Technical Officer and wider team, you'll help maintain housing stock, support compliance and contribute to our commitment to consistently satisfied customers. This is a hands-on role covering a defined patch, requiring regular site visits and close collaboration with contractors and tenants. Key Responsibilities Managing reactive and planned maintenance activities within budget and contract requirements. Investigating repair requests, diagnosing defects, raising works and completing pre- and post-inspections. Prioritising works using HHSRS principles to manage safety and risks effectively. Monitoring contractors' performance and ensuring quality, value for money and contractual compliance. Supporting voids delivery, including specifications, inspections and financial control. Assisting with compliance matters around gas, electrical, fire, asbestos and other statutory obligations. Updating stock information and contributing to planned and cyclical programme data. Working directly with tenants, contractors, customer services and internal teams to resolve issues quickly and professionally. Responding to emergencies (e.g. floods, fires) to make properties safe and hand over works where necessary. Supporting disrepair, complaints and Ombudsman cases through detailed inspections and reporting. What You'll Need Essential UK Resident Minimum 3 years technical background in building maintenance, surveying or repairs within local authority or housing association. Competent user of IT, including Microsoft Office and housing/repairs systems. Ability to work independently across a patch-based role. Access to your own vehicle with business insurance. Basic DBS (processed upon offer). Desirable HNC or equivalent qualification in a building discipline. Professional membership (e.g. RICS). Familiarity with systems such as OpenHousing or Keystone. Understanding of damp, mould, sustainability and building pathology. Ability to bring your own tools. What We're Looking For Someone who is proactive, practical, and confident managing a busy caseload. You'll bring a strong customer focus, a collaborative approach and the ability to solve problems on the spot.

We're recruiting an experienced and highly driven Housing Enforcement Manager to lead a specialist Private Sector Housing enforcement service within a local authority. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior enforcement professional with strong leadership experience, extensive regulatory knowledge, and a passion for improving housing standards in the private rented sector. You'll play a pivotal role in developing, directing and managing a complex Housing Enforcement Service, using a balanced approach of advice, licensing, intelligence-led interventions and robust enforcement action. The role is key to driving sustained improvements in landlord behaviour, tackling rogue landlords, and ensuring private sector housing is safe, compliant and fit for purpose. The Role Lead and manage a complex Housing Enforcement Service, ensuring effective use of advice, licensing, risk-based interventions and enforcement powers. Drive improvements in housing conditions across the private rented sector and influence positive, long-term behaviour change among landlords and agents. Manage and develop a multi-disciplinary enforcement team, ensuring high performance, effective supervision and consistent service delivery. Oversee all enforcement activity including civil penalties, prosecutions, rent repayment orders, works in default and management orders. Lead on the licensing and regulation of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), including compliance, monitoring and enforcement. Work collaboratively with Housing Options, Advice services and Social Lettings teams to support homelessness prevention and tenancy sustainment. Manage service budgets, income generation and cost recovery, ensuring value for money and financial sustainability. Develop, review and implement policies, procedures and service improvements in line with legislation and best practice. Provide specialist advice to senior officers, elected members and colleagues on housing enforcement, legislation and case law. Represent the council at local, regional and sub-regional forums, promoting partnership working and intelligence sharing. Respond to complaints, Member enquiries, FOI requests and MP correspondence relating to enforcement activity. Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health & safety, data protection and corporate governance requirements. Contribute to wider strategic initiatives aimed at improving housing standards and reducing reliance on temporary accommodation. Key Requirements Proven experience managing a complex Housing Enforcement or Private Sector Housing service within a local authority. HHSRS accreditation is essential. Extensive experience leading housing enforcement activity, including civil penalties, prosecutions and rent repayment orders. Strong working knowledge of housing, environmental health and enforcement legislation, including HMO licensing. Experience managing and developing high-performing teams in a regulatory or enforcement environment. Strong understanding of performance management, service planning and financial management. Experience working with elected members, senior stakeholders and partner organisations. Excellent communication, negotiation and report-writing skills. Ability to interpret complex legislation and provide clear professional advice. Qualified Environmental Health Officer or equivalent relevant professional qualification. Full UK driving licence or access to suitable transport. What You Need to Do Now If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your application today. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful. Footnote If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status. Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from Private Sector Housing and Enforcement professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.

Operational Director - Property and Assets £800p/d Umbrella (INSIDE IR35) 7 Months Initially (with view for extension in place) London Borough of Brent Hybrid Working Staffing responsibility: c.49 staff Portfolio value: £500m+ About the Role Brent Council is seeking an Operational Director - Property and Assets to provide strategic leadership across its £500m+ property portfolio. You will lead a team of approximately 49 staff, delivering the Council's property, asset management, capital programmes and regeneration priorities, including housing and schools. As a member of the Resources Departmental Management Team, you will contribute to corporate leadership, cross-Council initiatives, and the continuous improvement of services, ensuring value for money, income generation, and compliance with legislation and governance standards. This is a senior leadership role focused on strategic direction, financial management, and partnership working across the public, private and voluntary sectors. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the Council's Property and Assets Service, ensuring high performance and customer focus. Oversee capital programmes exceeding £205m, including schools, housing and regeneration projects. Maximise the value and use of the Council's operational and non-operational property portfolio. Provide leadership for Facilities Management, Emergency Planning, Business Continuity and Health & Safety. Provide professional advice to elected members, senior officers, and external partners. Develop partnerships with other councils, public sector bodies, and private/voluntary organisations. Ensure compliance with legislation, governance and corporate policies. Direct budget responsibility: £18m+ acquisitions/CPOs, £2m commercial rent roll, £3.5m FM contract. Indirect oversight: £205m+ capital programme. Knowledge, Skills & Experience required: UK Resident Full professional membership of RICS, or equivalent (RIBA, RTPI, CIOB). Minimum 4 year's senior leadership experience in a local authority organisation. Proven track record of delivering large-scale projects, programmes, and service improvements.

Compliance & Delivery Manager Location: Stoke-on-Trent Rate: £500/day Inside IR35 (via umbrella) Contract: Initial 4 months, with strong potential for extension Hours: Full-time About the Role We're seeking an experienced Compliance & Delivery Manager to lead a critical client-side function within a major housing-focused organisation in Stoke-on-Trent. This role plays a pivotal part in ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, customer-focused repairs, maintenance and improvement service across the Council's housing stock. You will lead a team responsible for auditing, validating and challenging operational delivery by a partnering contractor, ensuring value for money and driving continuous improvement across major investment, modernisation and climate-focused programmes. You will also take responsibility for statutory compliance functions, including gas servicing, fire safety and asbestos management, supporting the delivery of a safe, compliant and fit-for-purpose housing portfolio. Key Responsibilities Operational & Contract Management Manage the client function to ensure the service delivers optimum value for money and aligns with the HRA business plan. Lead and motivate a team overseeing statutory compliance, improvement, modernisation and carbon-reduction programmes. Monitor and challenge partner-contractor performance, taking appropriate action to drive service improvement. Oversee major programmes of work, ensuring the Council's housing stock remains compliant and investment decisions are financially sound. Governance, Compliance & Strategy Manage statutory compliance arrangements, including annual servicing for gas, smoke detection, fire systems, solid fuel appliances and other regulated areas. Support the development and review of the Asset Management Strategy to ensure efficient use of HRA resources. Ensure all projects comply with organisational policies, regulations and Standing Orders relating to procurement and budget management. Keep abreast of legislative changes and best practice in housing, sharing updates with the wider team. Financial & Performance Management Certify and sign off weekly invoice values for your service areas. Support the creation and monitoring of budget profiles, flagging deviations to the Strategic Manager as required. Analyse service performance measures to identify inefficiencies, investigating and implementing corrective action. Produce accurate reports detailing expenditure, income, outputs, milestones and risk analysis for capital and investment projects. Engagement & Leadership Chair and attend strategic and operational meetings, including some outside core hours. Support tenant engagement activities, ensuring effective communication and understanding of project initiatives. Deputise for the Strategic Manager when required. Promote a professional, business-focused culture within the team, championing equality and diversity. Finance & Staffing Dimensions Budget responsibility: Approx. £20 million per annum (in support of Strategic Manager). Team management: 19.5 FTE. Ideal Candidate Profile Strong background in housing compliance, asset management or property services. Proven experience managing statutory compliance programmes (gas, fire, asbestos, etc.). Demonstrable track record of managing large-scale capital or improvement programmes. Confidence in leading teams, challenging contractors and driving performance. Excellent financial acumen with experience overseeing multi-million-pound budgets. Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including experience working with tenants and council committees. To apply please send a copy of your CV to (url removed)

Overview An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented Senior Structural Engineer to join a well-established, growing engineering consultancy at its Cardiff office. The successful candidate will deliver projects across the building sector, including commercial, residential, and industrial schemes. Responsibilities Lead the design and analysis of structural projects across commercial, residential, and industrial buildings Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and technicians Collaborate with architects and contractors Contribute to proposals and bids, including estimating timescales and costs for prospective work Undertake site inspections and visits to verify compliance with design intent, specifications, and safety standards Plan and manage project programmes, resources, and budgets to achieve successful delivery Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master's preferred) Chartered Engineer (CEng) or actively working towards chartership (IStructE/ICE) Minimum 6 years' relevant structural engineering experience Strong proficiency with structural analysis and design software Proven track record delivering multi-disciplinary projects Excellent knowledge of UK building regulations, codes, and standards Effective leadership, communication, and team-collaboration skills Strong problem-solving capability and a commitment to high-quality outcomes What's on offer Competitive salary with bonus scheme Comprehensive benefits package, including pension scheme Opportunity to shape and mentor a growing team while delivering varied, challenging projects How to apply To be considered, please apply directly or contact Abi on .

A well-established engineering consultancy in Cardiff is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead structural projects across various sectors. Ideal candidates will possess relevant experience and be chartered or working towards it. This role includes mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered, along with opportunities for professional growth.

Head of Estates - Nottingham Package: £75,000+ per annum dependant on experience - includes Local Government Pension + Private medical Contract : Permanent, Full-time (37 hours per week, flexible working) Location: Nottingham (Hybrid) About the Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and experienced Head of Estates to lead 3 property management functions as part of a high-performing estates management team within an organisation providing professional property and estates services to their public sector clients. This role offers the chance to influence and shape the future of estates management across a diverse property portfolio, supporting clients in achieving best value, maximising asset performance, and ensuring full compliance with regulatory and policy standards. The Role Reporting to the Estates Practice Director as Head of Estates, you will provide leadership, strategy, and operational direction for the estates management service. You'll oversee asset valuations, estates advisory work, minor works projects, asset information management and voids while developing and empowering a talented professional team. Key responsibilities include: Leading and developing a RICS-registered estates and valuation service. Developing up to 3 property functions covering a full Estates management service Delivering accurate and compliant asset valuations and estates advisory activities. Managing teams of managers, surveyors, graduates, and support staff, fostering a positive and collaborative culture. Maintaining strong client relationships and identifying opportunities for growth and innovation. Managing financial performance, resourcing, and commercial outcomes. Ensuring continuous professional development and high technical standards within the team. About You You'll be a Head of Estates, Chartered Surveyor (MRICS) and Registered Valuer, with significant post-qualification experience in estates and valuation services. You'll bring proven leadership experience within a professional or public sector environment, and a passion for developing people and delivering exceptional client service. Essential skills and experience: Chartered Surveyor (MRICS) and Registered Valuer status. Strong technical knowledge of estates management and valuation. Experience managing professional teams and building collaborative cultures. Excellent commercial awareness and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to balance strategic leadership with a hands-on approach. Why Join Them? The team and working environment is supportive, inclusive, and energetic. There is a positive and purposeful team culture with social events and attention paid to employee engagement. The work offers scope for growth from long-term, stable public sector contracts. Flexible hybrid working (core hours 9:30-15:30, typically 3 days in office). Competitive benefits package including Local Government Pension Scheme (19.6%). Professional development and APC mentoring opportunities with memberships funded Bupa Healthcare & Life Assurance Next Steps Shortlisting for the Head of Estates role will take place over the next 3-4 weeks, with initial video interviews to be held in early-December and final panel interviews scheduled for mid-December / early January. Applications close on Sunday 28th December 2025. If you're passionate about leading high-quality estates management services and want to make a real impact within the public sector as a Head of Estates, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to help shape the future of public sector estates management in the East Midlands region.

Senior Development Project Manager - New Homes £400p/d Umbrella (INSIDE IR35) 3 Months Initially (with view for extension in place) Islington Council Flexible Working I'm working in partnership with Islington Council to appoint an experienced Senior Development Project Manager to support the delivery of their ambitious new homes programme. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead major residential developments that genuinely make a difference - delivering high-quality, affordable homes in one of London's most diverse boroughs. Why this role? You'll be trusted to run complex schemes end-to-end, with real ownership and visibility. Projects are substantial (typically £20m-£50m), the work is varied, and you'll have the support of experienced colleagues across development, housing and corporate landlord services. What you'll be doing Managing up to 3 new-build housing projects at any one time, from early feasibility through to completion Delivering schemes through all RIBA stages, either directly or via development partners Leading large multi-disciplinary project teams (architects, consultants, contractors, EAs, etc.) Owning programme, budget and quality - keeping projects on track and well-governed Managing project finances, forecasts, viability modelling and funding streams Producing clear, concise project reporting for senior stakeholders Maintaining robust risk and issue management processes Overseeing planning conditions and Building Regulations compliance Working closely with residents, local communities, councillors and internal teams to ensure projects are delivered sensitively and successfully On larger or more complex schemes, you'll work as part of a wider project team and may report into a Principal Project Manager. Who they're looking for This role will suit someone who is comfortable operating in a senior development management role, ideally with experience in local authority, housing association or public-sector-led development - although strong private-sector experience will also be considered. You'll bring: UK Resident Minimum 3 years' experience within a social housing organisation. Solid experience delivering residential development or construction projects through all RIBA stages Confidence leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing complex stakeholder environments A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the ability to manage multiple projects at once This role is anticipated to move quickly, therefore if you would like to be considered, please share your CV ASAP

Interim Building Surveyor £250per day (Umbrella - INSIDE IR35) Hybrid working available Local Authority client Initial 3-month contract - with scope for extension This role offers a great mix of reactive maintenance and planned preventative work, from early-stage surveys right through to project handover. You'll be working with a supportive team, playing a key role in ensuring building safety, compliance, and value for money across a range of property-related projects. What you'll be doing: Carrying out detailed building surveys, identifying defects and offering solutions Producing cost estimates, managing tenders, and monitoring budgets through to final account agreement Creating working drawings on CAD and clear specifications to meet construction standards and regs Tendering projects via Intend, evaluating both price and quality, and compiling recommendation reports Managing projects from design through to completion, with CDM compliance front and centre Preparing pre-construction information, identifying and managing risks, and ensuring safe delivery Reviewing the Health & Safety file at handover to confirm all contractor documentation is in place What we're looking for: UK Resident Strong technical background in building surveying Minimum 3years' experience working in a local authority or public sector setting Knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 and current building legislation Confident producing detailed drawings, specs, and tender documents A team player who can communicate well with stakeholders and deliver practical, cost-effective solutions Interested? This role will move quickly - if it sounds like a good fit, send over your CV to get the ball rolling. Interviews are being arranged as suitable profiles come through.

We're recruiting an experienced and motivated Compliance Officer to join a Specialist Services team within a local authority, with a focus on Private Sector Housing and wider regulatory compliance. You'll work across a varied and challenging caseload, acting as a subject-matter specialist within at least one compliance area. The role offers autonomy, responsibility, and the opportunity to contribute to corporate projects, policy development, and quality assurance across regulatory services. The role will be delivered on a hybrid basis, with three days per week in the office and two days working from home. The successful candidate will be required to carry out site inspections and must therefore have access to their own vehicle. The Role Manage complex and contentious compliance cases, inspections and applications within a specialist regulatory area, acting as the single point of contact for customers. Deliver specialist advice, investigation and enforcement activity in line with statutory requirements, council policy and professional codes of practice. Carry out inspections, investigations and site visits, gathering evidence and preparing case files for formal action where required. Attend court, hearings or panels as appropriate and present evidence on behalf of the authority. Provide functional guidance and technical advice to customer service teams, caseworkers and colleagues within your specialist area. Work collaboratively across the organisation and with external partners, stakeholders and agencies to deliver effective outcomes. Maintain accurate and compliant records across all relevant customer and back-office systems in line with data protection requirements. Contribute specialist input to corporate or community-based projects, initiatives and interventions. Support the development and implementation of policies, procedures and service improvements in response to emerging legislation and best practice. Actively contribute to performance, quality assurance and service planning within your specialist area. Take part in emergency planning, election duties and out-of-hours work where required. Key Requirements Proven experience operating within Private Sector Housing. Strong working knowledge of relevant legislation, compliance frameworks and enforcement powers within a specialist area. Experience managing complex casework, inspections and investigations with minimal supervision. Ability to provide clear, professional advice and guidance to colleagues and customers. Experience preparing reports, evidence files and attending court or formal hearings where required. Confident using specialist and customer service systems to manage cases and maintain accurate records. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to work independently, prioritise workload and apply sound professional judgement. Relevant qualification or equivalent professional experience within a regulatory or compliance discipline. Ability to work on a hybrid basis and attend the office three days per week. Access to a vehicle to carry out site inspections. What You Need to Do Now If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your application today. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful. Footnote If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status. Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from Private Sector Housing, Environmental Health and Regulatory professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.

Job Title: Highways Quantity Surveyor Location: Penkridge Salary: Up to £52,500 + £5,000 car allowance Purpose of the Role This role offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to lead and mentor a team of intermediate and assistant quantity surveyors. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring commercial control across the business while fostering collaborative relationships with key clients. They will work closely with operational teams to achieve financial objectives on projects and frameworks. Key Responsibilities Cost Management Prepare, review, and update detailed cost estimates and budgets for projects. Monitor project expenditures, analyse variances, and implement cost saving measures. Manage the end to end commercial process, from enquiry receipt to final account close out. Handle work in progress effectively to achieve project cash flow forecasts. Produce and deliver accurate monthly CVRs and forecasts to senior managers. Submit and agree on Compensation Events (CEs) in a timely manner, maintaining CE Registers or CEMAR systems. Contract Administration Prepare contract documents, including bills of quantities and scopes of work. Oversee contract negotiations, ensuring compliance with legal and company standards. Manage contractual disputes, claims, and variations to resolve issues effectively. Complete applications and respond to client queries to maintain cash flow forecasts. Client and Stakeholder Engagement Respond to client requests promptly, effectively, and professionally. Maintain integrity and respect in all aspects of commercial management. Resolve client issues collaboratively, protecting both company interests and client relationships. Represent the company at meetings, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction. Team Leadership and Development Mentor and support junior and intermediate quantity surveyors. Foster a collaborative team environment to enhance performance and development. Qualifications and Experience Education: BSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent. Experience: Minimum of 3 years of successful surveying experience in civil engineering, preferably within highways. Strong knowledge of NEC Contracts; experience with CEMAR is advantageous. Experience in self delivery organisations is beneficial. Skills: Expert MS Office user. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proven time management and organisational abilities. Flexible and willing to travel as required. Personal Attributes A team player who is confident, enthusiastic, and passionate about their work. Professional integrity with discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive information. Strong leadership and mentoring abilities. FOOTNOTE If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jordan Townley at Carrington West on or email for more information. By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us.

Overview Job Title: Senior Highways Quantity Surveyor Location: Edinburgh Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 + car allowance & benefits Purpose of the Role: This is a senior-level opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to take a leading role in the commercial management of highways projects and frameworks. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will provide strong commercial leadership, mentor and develop junior team members, and work closely with operational and client teams to ensure robust commercial control, profitability, and long-term client relationships. Key Responsibilities Lead the preparation, review, and management of detailed cost estimates, budgets, and forecasts. Maintain full commercial responsibility from tender stage through to final account settlement. Monitor project expenditure, analyse variances, and implement cost control and value engineering measures. Manage work in progress to achieve and maintain accurate cash flow forecasts. Produce, review, and present accurate monthly CVRs and financial reports to senior management. Proactively manage and agree Compensation Events (CEs), maintaining accurate CE registers via CEMAR or equivalent systems. Oversee the preparation and administration of contract documentation, including bills of quantities and scopes of work. Provide expert oversight of NEC contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual, legal, and company requirements. Lead the management of variations, claims, and dispute resolution where required. Ensure timely applications for payment and responses to client queries to protect cash flow and commercial position. Act as a senior commercial point of contact for clients, consultants, and key stakeholders. Build and maintain strong, collaborative client relationships while protecting company commercial interests. Represent the business at client meetings, commercial reviews, and progress meetings. Ensure a professional, solutions-focused approach to client and stakeholder challenges. Lead, mentor, and develop assistant and intermediate quantity surveyors. Promote best practice, commercial awareness, and continuous improvement within the team. Foster a collaborative, high-performing commercial team culture. Qualifications & Experience Education: • BSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent (RICS accreditation desirable but not essential). Experience: • Significant post-qualified experience as a Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering or highways infrastructure. • Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts; experience using CEMAR is highly desirable. • Experience working within self-delivery or principal contractor environments is advantageous. Personal Attributes Confident, professional, and commercially astute. Strong leadership and mentoring capability. High levels of integrity, discretion, and professionalism. Proactive, solutions-driven, and client-focused. By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data may be shared with relevant third-party clients. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.

Job Title: Senior Highways Quantity Surveyor Location: Glasgow Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 + car allowance & benefits Purpose of the Role This is a senior-level opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to take a leading role in the commercial management of highways projects and frameworks. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will provide strong commercial leadership, mentor and develop junior team members, and work closely with operational and client teams to ensure robust commercial control, profitability, and long-term client relationships. Key Responsibilities Commercial & Cost Management Lead the preparation, review and management of detailed cost estimates, budgets and forecasts. Maintain full commercial responsibility from tender stage through to final account settlement. Monitor project expenditure, analyse variances and implement cost control and value engineering measures. Manage work in progress to achieve and maintain accurate cash flow forecasts. Produce, review and present accurate monthly CVRs and financial reports to senior management. Proactively manage and agree Compensation Events (CEs), maintaining accurate CE registers via CEMAR or equivalent systems. Contract Administration Oversee the preparation and administration of contract documentation, including bills of quantities and scopes of work. Provide expert oversight of NEC contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual, legal and company requirements. Lead the management of variations, claims and dispute resolution where required. Ensure timely applications for payment and responses to client queries to protect cash flow and commercial position. Client & Stakeholder Engagement Act as a senior commercial point of contact for clients, consultants and key stakeholders. Build and maintain strong, collaborative client relationships while protecting company commercial interests. Represent the business at client meetings, commercial reviews and progress meetings. Ensure a professional, solutions focused approach to client and stakeholder challenges. Leadership & Team Development Lead, mentor and develop assistant and intermediate quantity surveyors. Promote best practice, commercial awareness and continuous improvement within the team. Foster a collaborative, high performing commercial team culture. Qualifications & Experience Education BSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent (RICS accreditation desirable but not essential). Experience Significant post-qualified experience as a Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering or highways infrastructure. Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts; experience using CEMAR is highly desirable. Experience working within self-delivery or principal contractor environments is advantageous. Personal Attributes Confident, professional and commercially astute. Strong leadership and mentoring capability. High levels of integrity, discretion and professionalism. Proactive, solutions-driven and client-focused. FOOTNOTE If you feel you are technically suitable for this role, but the salary, location or seniority does not align perfectly with your requirements, we would still encourage you to submit your CV. We regularly recruit for similar roles across the UK at various levels and are always happy to have a confidential discussion about your career plans. Even if you are currently happy in your role, we welcome conversations with Highways professionals looking to build relationships for future opportunities. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is one of the fastest growing in the UK, with a specialist team offering over 100 years of combined market experience. For more information, please contact Jordan Townley at Carrington West on or email . By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data may be shared with relevant third-party clients. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.

A leading engineering firm in the United Kingdom, particularly in Edinburgh, is seeking a Senior Highways Quantity Surveyor. This senior-level role requires extensive experience in civil engineering, focusing on the commercial management of highways projects. The role includes managing budgets, forecasting, and leading junior teams while maintaining strong client relationships. Ideal candidates will possess a BSc in Quantity Surveying and a strong understanding of NEC contracts. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, including a car allowance.

A leading infrastructure firm in Penkridge is seeking a Highways Quantity Surveyor to manage costs and lead a team. You will ensure commercial control and maintain client relationships while overseeing project expenditures and preparing budgets. The ideal candidate will have a BSc in Quantity Surveying, at least 3 years of experience in civil engineering, strong knowledge of NEC Contracts, and excellent communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £52,500 plus a £5,000 car allowance.

Highways Surfacing Supervisor required for a contract opportunity overseeing multiple projects across East London, covering planned term maintenance across the area. You will be an experienced and dynamic Supervisor, with experience of report writing, a strong understand of term maintenance projects as well as civils and permitting knowledge. Ideally the candidate will have experience Supervising machine lay asphalt. A mix of in-house and subcontract labour management will be required here alongside overseeing multiple locations and sites. Ideally, you'll have experience with traffic management. An SMSTS/SSSTS and NRSWA ticket is required here. The schemes will be Civils focussed within the Highways sector, so it is essential that you have a background covering similar works as a supervisor. The role is a mix of days and nights with an uplift being provided. For more information, please click APPLY NOW or Call Jay Cochrane on (phone number removed). FOOTNOTE: If you feel that you are right for this job technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for jobs very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current job for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Traffic & Parking professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jay at Carrington West on (phone number removed). By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance to our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us.

Are you a Lawyer with an active practising certificate? Would you like to work on the largest infrastructure project in Europe? Salary: £55,687.20 to £65,950 (including a flexible fund) Location: Birmingham, 3 days in office per week Deadline for applications: 5th January 2026 This is an opportunity to join the in-house legal team of a nationally significant high-speed rail programme. You ll work as part of a small, supportive Birmingham-based team, advising project and commercial colleagues on construction and commercial issues that directly influence how the railway is procured, built and delivered. In this role you ll provide day-to-day legal support across a portfolio of contracts and projects, helping project managers interpret and apply complex construction and commercial contracts, supporting procurement activity, drafting and negotiating key documents (including works and services contracts, data licences and deeds of variation) and advising on claims, risk allocation, insurance and health and safety-related matters. Essential requirements UK qualified solicitor with UK-based post-qualification experience (>18 months) Strong construction and/or commercial contracts background (contentious or non-contentious). Demonstrable experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts. Ability to interpret complex contractual provisions (e.g. indemnities, termination, change mechanisms) and advise on their practical impact. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently and manage a busy workload in a fast-moving environment. Desirable experience Experience on major infrastructure, rail or engineering projects. In-house experience, particularly within a large project or public sector environment. Familiarity with public procurement law and practice. Experience with NEC or similar standard form construction contracts. Exposure to claims management and dispute avoidance/resolution. If you are a bright, motivated solicitor with a passion for construction and commercial work and want to be closer to project delivery, please apply or get in touch in confidence to discuss this opportunity, (url removed) or (phone number removed).emily.atkins

Senior Estimator - Water & Wastewater Fully Remote / Home-Based Permanent Work from home. Shape critical infrastructure. Influence major capital programmes. This is a genuinely flexible, home-based Senior Estimator role, offering the chance to play a pivotal part in delivering long-term water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the UK without the daily commute. From day one, you'll have the autonomy, trust and flexibility to manage your workload remotely, while still being closely connected to a high-performing delivery team. The Opportunity Across UK infrastructure, the challenge is no longer just maintenance, it's renewal, resilience and reinvention. This role sits at the heart of that mission. You'll join a well-established water and wastewater capital delivery team, supporting major programmes designed to safeguard water supply, protect the environment and future-proof critical assets. Whether pricing single projects or framework packages, your work will directly influence commercial outcomes and long-term infrastructure performance. This is a role for someone who wants impact, flexibility and progression, all in one. What You'll Be Doing As Senior Estimator, you'll be a key member of the estimating function, working closely with senior leadership and operational teams. Your responsibilities will include: Producing accurate, timely estimates across water and wastewater capital projects Supporting bids and live contracts with robust pricing, risk management and governance Advising senior stakeholders on commercial risk, opportunity and strategy Engaging with suppliers and subcontractors to build reliable cost data Ensuring subcontractor terms align with client requirements, assessing any deviations Managing and prioritising workloads to meet demanding programme deadlines Influencing key stakeholders across commercial, operational and client teams Identifying opportunities to improve estimating processes and performance What You'll Bring Essential experience in the water industry, ideally across both clean and wastewater Background in estimating for capital projects or utility frameworks Strong commercial and contractual awareness Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills Confidence managing workloads in a fast-paced environment Ability to identify improvement opportunities and drive change Experience leading or supporting estimating teams Degree qualification in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Cost & Planning or similar (preferred) Benefits Alongside the flexibility of full-time remote working, you'll receive a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, including: Company car and fuel card (EV and hybrid options available) Salary sacrifice EV / hybrid car scheme Private healthcare for you and your family Healthcare Cash Plan (dental, eyecare, physiotherapy and more) Matched or contributory pension scheme 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays 24/7 online GP service Employee assistance programme Retail discounts via rewards portal Life assurance and personal accident cover Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Cycle to work and salary finance schemes Referral rewards for recommending colleagues Why This Role Stands Out True home-based role with national project exposure Long-term, secure workload within regulated utilities Opportunity to influence major capital investment decisions Strong focus on professional development and progression Inclusive, people-first culture where expertise is valued If you're an experienced Senior Estimator in the water sector looking for flexibility without compromising on scale, challenge or career growth, this role delivers all three.