Leicester City Council

As the biggest landowner in Leicester, everything we do has an impact on everyone who lives in, works in and visits the city. From planning and managing multi million pound building projects to the day to day management and maintenance of council buildings such as libraries and schools. From repurposing and redeveloping small business units to strategic regeneration initiatives and managing a major investment portfolio. All to benefit the people of Leicester. As an assistant QS we will guide you through your career. The sheer variety of our work means you'll find plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth. Not to mention all the support you need to build a rewarding career in a forward looking city where you can see the positive impact of your work every day. Whether you're looking to specialise in a particular area and gain professional qualifications or want the flexibility to build a diverse range of knowledge, we'll support you all the way. And, with our commitment to developing our own future leaders, you'll have the chance to take your career as far as you want it to go. You will work flexibly with the opportunity to work from home or City Hall as required. You will also be required to undertake site visits in order to carry out your role. This role is a full time, permanent role of 37 hours per week, with the option to work flexiable hours. What you'll be doing On a day to day basis you will undertake a range of support tasks to assist in the provision of an efficient and productive Cost Monitoring and Quantity Surveying role for Leicester City Council. Most of your time will be spent completing project specific Quantity Surveying Related Works. This includes completing tasks such as: the measurement of buildings, projects and units, the full compilation of cost estimates and cost plans. Completing post-contract duties, such as change control and measurement of variations, Internal project and cost related benchmarking and the preparation of project cost reports. You will also complete other project related work in relation to financial monitoring. Assisting with budget monitoring, annual budget preparation, business plans and financial year end reports. All of this will occur under the guidance of the team, whose role is to support and develop your skills. You will also attend training courses to keep up to date on industry developments and trends. You will be offered a wide range of development opportunities within Leicester City Council. What you'll need In this role you will need to provide accurate information and impartial advice with an attention to detail. Using your excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. You will be able to work under pressure while creating effective problem solving solutions. You will have a Quantity Surveying Degree or similar as well as working towards APC to eventually become a full member of the RICS. What we can offer you As well as the satisfaction of helping to improve thousands of lives across Leicester, you can look forward to a work environment that encourages a healthy work/life balance. You'll enjoy generous annual leave, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and the option of flexible working. We'll also give you the chance to develop your skills and expertise with a variety of training and development opportunities. In addition, you can choose from a number of flexible benefits, including childcare vouchers, discounts on city buses and trains and help with relocation to Leicester, where appropriate. Join us We're committed to recruiting a diverse and highly talented workforce as we continue to build a council that is fitting and representative of our great city. That's why we've designed our recruitment process to put you at your ease, make you feel welcome and bring the best out of you. We'll do all we can to make our recruitment process as fair as possible. For an informal discussion, or further information regarding this job please contact Sam Law by email to or call . Interviews will take place on the 4th - 6th October

Join our team and you'll play a key role in developing and regenerating a major UK city. It's about shaping Leicester's future - helping the city to grow and succeed by planning, leading and delivering an Asset Strategy. Including, Investment, Acquisition and Disposal Assets as part of the Corporate Landlord's team within Leicester City Council's Estates and Building Services Division. What we can offer you As well as the satisfaction of helping to improve thousands of lives across Leicester, you can look forward to a work environment that encourages a healthy work/life balance. Working at home and in city hall as you wish. You'll enjoy generous annual leave, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and the option of flexible working. In addition, you can choose from a number of flexible benefits, including discounts on gym membership , city buses and trains and help with relocation to Leicester, where appropriate. What you'll be doing Developing your team of 5 surveyors you'll create a shared purpose to help them develop and achieve results. Leading on operational asset management for a portfolio of council land and buildings, sourcing, initiating, and driving value added asset management initiatives. Contributing to robust asset strategy plans which aligns to business and property strategies. You will ensuring the optimisation of the council's property assets. Working towards strategic goals and objectives, you'll be providing transactional and technical services including key options appraisals to support either acquisition, disposal, or investment in assets to grow revenue and capital receipts through proactive asset management. What you'll need With experience in either Property Asset Management, Property Management, or Real Estate management including managing a substantial and varied property asset base. Being a focused client side asset manager, you will be experienced in development, project management, investment, disposals, and acquisition. Ensuring that all asset management (in-house) is undertaken efficiently to maximise income and value. To do this you'll have experience in asset business planning. With experience of the commissioning and use of information including asset management data to inform investment appraisals, development and SAMP. Join us We're committed to recruiting a diverse and highly talented workforce as we continue to build a council that is fitting and representative of our great city. That's why we've designed our recruitment process to put you at your ease, make you feel welcome and bring the best out of you. We'll do all we can to make our recruitment process as fair as possible. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact or Kathryn Ellis Senior Service Manager on

Joining our Asset Strategy, Valuation and Commercial Real Estate Teams. You'll become part of a professional team, delivering valuation and estate asset management services for the Council. As part of the Estates and Building Services Division, we work closely to encourage business growth, job creation and develop our property investment fund. With your work involving a diverse range of land and property types including commercial, industrial, residential, retail, agricultural, tourism, business premises and operational property. The team are proactive and innovative, providing solutions in commercial property management, replacing existing assets, and investing in new assets that make a big and positive impact on our community. Due to expanding speciality we are looking to recruit senior valuation surveyors, in either our Acquisitions and Disposals team or to join the team in Corporate Estate. What we can offer you As well as the satisfaction of helping to improve thousands of lives across Leicester, you can look forward to a work environment that encourages a healthy work/life balance. Working at home and in city hall as you wish. You'll enjoy generous annual leave, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and the option of flexible working. In addition, you can choose from a number of flexible benefits, including discounts on gym membership , city buses and trains and help with relocation to Leicester, where appropriate. What you'll be doing Taking the lead on our property portfolio as a Senior Valuation surveyor. You will deal with a complex range of property related issues covering but not limited to: acquisition and disposal of property assets, improving marriage value, compulsory purchase orders, sales and lease back, community transfers, redevelopment, regeneration and new developments. Providing a high level professional advice to clients on valuation issues, you'll work with internal and external teams to identify new opportunities for the council to invest and improve its property and land stock holdings. As well as, making recommendations for development and disposal to recover investment and make a commercial return on its investment. Preparing and monitoring expenditure and income budgets. You will be involved in inspecting land and buildings. Valuing the various interests as required and negotiating the letting, acquisition/disposal as required. You will also support the management of the Estates function, including attendance at decision-making boards, and deputises for the Service Manager as required. Supervising and managing staff who may be assisting on projects from other sections including allocating and checking work for quality and quantity. What you'll need Being experienced in handling a complex range of property related issues including negotiating lettings and acquisitions/disposals to ensuring optimum return. You'll use your knowledge of ethical standards and relevant legislation around land transactions specifically, council assets. To recognise new opportunities to enhance the council's asset base, being able to prepare briefing notes to senior management on complex issues, with context, impacts and recommendations. Often explaining complex issues to non-specialists in a positive manner. You will be also be a professional member of RICS (MRICS or FRICS). For an informal discussion on this role please email Total benefit value includes pension contribution and full holiday entitlement £64,995.79

Join our team and you'll play a key role in developing and regenerating a major UK city. It's about shaping Leicester's future - helping the city to grow and succeed by planning, leading and delivering a range of projects. Managing your £120m (and growing) portfolio you'll cover a broad range of property involving valuations, acquisitions, disposals and commercial real estate management. With ambitious plans to sustainably grow its commercial real estate portfolio over the next five years. And, a commitment to more investment. You'll find lots more opportunities to increase your skills and knowledge, as you help us create a city to be proud of. The sheer variety of our work means you'll find plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth. Not to mention all the support you need to build a rewarding career in a forward-looking city where you can see the positive impact of your work every day. As well as the satisfaction of helping to improve thousands of lives across Leicester, you can look forward to a work environment that encourages a healthy work/life balance. Working at home and in city hall as you wish. You'll enjoy generous annual leave, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and the option of flexible working. In addition, you can choose from a number of flexible benefits, including discounts on gym membership , city buses and trains and help with relocation to Leicester, where appropriate. What you'll be doing Managing the Council's growing property investment fund for corporate estat). You'll be the key service lead within the corporate estate team. A small but focussed team who cover valuation and estates management. Working closely with key stakeholders by effectively communicating and undertaking the management and valuation services for the commercial investment portfolio both with internal and external clients. You'll consult and engage with Service users and members of the public as well as with other LCC Departments. Being responsible for communicating to the City Mayor and the Executive, on Commercial property and asset management, local investment, and economic growth. What you'll need With excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills. You'll use your In depth knowledge of industry best practices to deliver service standards. As a leader at the council, you'll help us to navigate a variety of complex challenges to meet the needs of the people of Leicester and your teams. That means using your leadership skills to develop your teams, balance public need and political expectations and deliver real value for the city. Join us We're committed to recruiting a diverse and highly talented workforce as we continue to build a council that is fitting and representative of our great city. That's why we've designed our recruitment process to put you at your ease, make you feel welcome and bring the best out of you. We'll do all we can to make our recruitment process as fair as possible. For an informal discussion about this please contact Rachel Heggs on Total benefit value includes pension contribution and full holiday entitlement £71,611

Working on multiple projects each year from our carbon reduction programme taking place within over 90 council buildings in Leicester, including schools, leisure centres, libraries and community centres. To refurbishment of the bus station, regeneration projects such as house building at Ashton Green, introducing innovations such as positive energy districts, ground source heat pumps in car park basements and smart buildings. We require your guidance as a technical project manager to make projects a reality. With the City Mayor's full backing, it's an open environment where you can put forward ideas, gain quick decisions and get things done fast. We operate a plan, create, operate, redefine model, which means you'll be joining a professional, multi-disciplinary service, offering a varied workload and plenty of opportunities to develop a rewarding career. What we can offer you As well as the satisfaction of helping to improve thousands of lives across Leicester, you can look forward to a work environment that encourages a healthy work/life balance. Working at home and in city hall as you wish. You'll enjoy generous annual leave, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and flexible working hours that fit around your life. In addition, you can choose from a number of flexible benefits, including discounts on gym membership , city buses and trains and help with relocation to Leicester, where appropriate What you'll be doing Day to day you'll be responsible for the management of projects both pre- and post-contract. Incorporating project delivery ensuring schemes are delivered on time, on budget and a high quality is maintained. Using management skills you'll oversee financial and risk management reports including forward forecasting and mitigation option. Working with the team to create full stakeholder and design team/contractor interface. Working as part of the team you'll inspire confidence in those around you. Utilising your impressive verbal and written skills to propose pragmatic and practical solutions to determine the most appropriate building and engineering solutions; for the end user/client team members to ensure the overall project objectives are achieved. What you'll need As well as your excellent proven track record in Capital Projects as a Project Manager within a construction/consultancy environment. You'll have a relevant construction related technical specialism such as Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Construction Project Manager, Project management, M&E Engineering, Architectural experience or similar. Ideally being a member of a relevant professional body (MRICS/MAPM/CIOB) or have willingness to obtain within 12 months. For an informal discussion, or further information regarding this job please contact Total benefit value (includes pension contribution and full holiday entitlement): £64,995.79