PERMANENT ROLE!! Head of Strategic Asset Management Pay Rate: £59,754- £64,866 per annum Security Clearance: DBS CV Deadline: 13/05/2022 16:00 Interview Process: TBC Start Date: 15/05/2022 PERMANENT ROLE!! Location: Bracknell - Home Flex/Agile Key Objectives of the role 1. To lead the Council’s approach to managing all its assets including time sensitive programming and management of redevelopment of all sites to support the delivery of the Council’s Transformation Programme ensuring that the Council’s assets are able to deliver the new ways of working and service design models of services for the Council, the community and public at large. 2. To lead and manage the re-procurement of commissioning a multi-disciple design team to design and deliver on behalf of the Council. 3. Managing the delivery of significant complex and multiple level construction projects across the Council taking decisions on the most appropriate method of delivery for each project. 4. To lead and manage the Construction and Maintenance teams which provide professional building services functions across all directorates within the Council. 5. To provide policy and performance support to the department. 6. To provide programme and project management support to other local councils and partner agencies to maximise income generation opportunities for the Council. 7. To provide advice and support to the Assistant Director: Property and associated corporate working groups The main duties and responsibilities of the post-holder are to: 1. To develop the Council’s policy for asset management and monitor the performance of its buildings. 2. To report and advise Directors, senior officers and Members across Directorates in the Council on all construction and technical related matters including taking decisions on types of construction methods and materials within the context of impact on programme/project delivery timescales and costs. 3. To lead and manage the Construction & Maintenance team in accordance with professional practice to deliver the Council’s objectives. 4. Set management objectives and allocate resources to ensure that the section meets its objectives, actions, performance indicators and budgets and manage its overall performance. 5. Contribute to the Departmental Management Team co-ordinating advice on divisional services, business planning and corporate policies to ensure the department is able to deliver practical and customer focussed services. 6. Appoint, lead and manage external consultants as when required in line with procurement processes. 7. Implement and enforce all relevant Health and Safety standards relating to construction. 8. Lead, manage, monitor and report on annual budgets of all capital projects: overall budget between £15m - £35m per annum, an annual repairs budget of £1m per annum and £3m schools and planned maintenance budget. 9. Oversee the management of building and building services maintenance, including: the timely completion of repairs and servicing in accordance with the building maintenance repairs and service contracts; managing the section’s computerised maintenance repairs and planned maintenance system; ensuring all repairs and servicing effected by contractors is in accordance with all Health and Safety Legislation; managing the issuing of works orders, ensuring they are in line with Bracknell Forest Council’s Procurement Procedures and the section’s QA procedures; the preparation and prioritising of maintenance programmes; specifying and administering appropriate works or programmes of works for reactive and planned maintenance; being responsible for the design of construction works, specifically in relation to maintenance projects. 10. To represent and deputise for the Assistant Director: Property at corporate officer meetings, relevant meetings with outside bodies and when required Member/Officer Working Groups and Committees. 11. Responsible for the safety and maintenance of designated properties and sites ensuring that these properties and sites are incompliance with all applicable regulations. Recommending and coordinating improvements to the properties and procedures as needed to ensure a safe, functional, and appealing space. Essential
BSc in building construction.
Full professional qualification eg MRICS, MCIOB.
Project management qualification, MAPM.
Experience of managing a multi-discipline team to provide all property related advice and undertake construction works from Inception to Completion working alongside consultants.
Evidence of continuing professional development.
Proven experience of major capital programme management and budgets in excess of £30m with the ability to lead and manage multiple projects with key focus on delivery and quality.
Proven relationship management skills at all levels including Executive Directors, Assistant Directors and Executive Members. Proven ability to challenge and manage external contractors and clients.
Proven ability to develop relationships with partner agencies with a view to selling programme and project management services to other local Councils and partner agencies to maximise income generation opportunities. Proven ability to lead and manage a number of multi-disciplinary teams ensuring successful co-working in line with solution focused One Council approach to ensure successful management and delivery of major capital and Planned Maintenance projects which are critical to the Council’s delivery of its strategic Transformation Programme.
Proven experience and understanding project programme management methodologies and technology of managing large and complex projects including external partner contracts.
Strong understanding of contract law and procurement procedures of high value contracts.
Experience of managing major capital programmes and budgets in excess of £30m with the ability to lead and manage multiple projects with key focus on delivery and quality.
Managing the delivery of multi-million-pound capital projects: including effective financial monitoring and reporting. Authorising of financial transactions in accordance with Council’s approved scheme of delegation.
Ability to produce clear concise reports for senior managers / boards.
Sound and logical thinker with proven innovative approach to problem solving to overcome challenging situations and unexpected developments
Ability to chair meetings and inspire confidence among a wide range of service users.
Extensive knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, including CDM and Asbestos Regs.
Oral communication skills to hold a contrary view in a meeting and explain technical issues to both Councillor or senior officer who has never encountered it before.
Intermediate level PC skills, including knowledge of Word, Excel and MS Project.
Understanding of and commitment to the requirements of safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Manage, supervise and appraise identified staff including, guidance and training and make decisions on the recruitment and allocation of staff resources, including client professional services consultants where appointed. Knowledge of one corporate landlord management and reporting.
Knowledge of procurement regulations.
Desirable
Experience of deputising for the Assistant Director to provide the senior management team advice on all property related issues.
Knowledge of Local Authority procedures.
Apr 22, 2022
Full time
PERMANENT ROLE!! Head of Strategic Asset Management Pay Rate: £59,754- £64,866 per annum Security Clearance: DBS CV Deadline: 13/05/2022 16:00 Interview Process: TBC Start Date: 15/05/2022 PERMANENT ROLE!! Location: Bracknell - Home Flex/Agile Key Objectives of the role 1. To lead the Council’s approach to managing all its assets including time sensitive programming and management of redevelopment of all sites to support the delivery of the Council’s Transformation Programme ensuring that the Council’s assets are able to deliver the new ways of working and service design models of services for the Council, the community and public at large. 2. To lead and manage the re-procurement of commissioning a multi-disciple design team to design and deliver on behalf of the Council. 3. Managing the delivery of significant complex and multiple level construction projects across the Council taking decisions on the most appropriate method of delivery for each project. 4. To lead and manage the Construction and Maintenance teams which provide professional building services functions across all directorates within the Council. 5. To provide policy and performance support to the department. 6. To provide programme and project management support to other local councils and partner agencies to maximise income generation opportunities for the Council. 7. To provide advice and support to the Assistant Director: Property and associated corporate working groups The main duties and responsibilities of the post-holder are to: 1. To develop the Council’s policy for asset management and monitor the performance of its buildings. 2. To report and advise Directors, senior officers and Members across Directorates in the Council on all construction and technical related matters including taking decisions on types of construction methods and materials within the context of impact on programme/project delivery timescales and costs. 3. To lead and manage the Construction & Maintenance team in accordance with professional practice to deliver the Council’s objectives. 4. Set management objectives and allocate resources to ensure that the section meets its objectives, actions, performance indicators and budgets and manage its overall performance. 5. Contribute to the Departmental Management Team co-ordinating advice on divisional services, business planning and corporate policies to ensure the department is able to deliver practical and customer focussed services. 6. Appoint, lead and manage external consultants as when required in line with procurement processes. 7. Implement and enforce all relevant Health and Safety standards relating to construction. 8. Lead, manage, monitor and report on annual budgets of all capital projects: overall budget between £15m - £35m per annum, an annual repairs budget of £1m per annum and £3m schools and planned maintenance budget. 9. Oversee the management of building and building services maintenance, including: the timely completion of repairs and servicing in accordance with the building maintenance repairs and service contracts; managing the section’s computerised maintenance repairs and planned maintenance system; ensuring all repairs and servicing effected by contractors is in accordance with all Health and Safety Legislation; managing the issuing of works orders, ensuring they are in line with Bracknell Forest Council’s Procurement Procedures and the section’s QA procedures; the preparation and prioritising of maintenance programmes; specifying and administering appropriate works or programmes of works for reactive and planned maintenance; being responsible for the design of construction works, specifically in relation to maintenance projects. 10. To represent and deputise for the Assistant Director: Property at corporate officer meetings, relevant meetings with outside bodies and when required Member/Officer Working Groups and Committees. 11. Responsible for the safety and maintenance of designated properties and sites ensuring that these properties and sites are incompliance with all applicable regulations. Recommending and coordinating improvements to the properties and procedures as needed to ensure a safe, functional, and appealing space. Essential
BSc in building construction.
Full professional qualification eg MRICS, MCIOB.
Project management qualification, MAPM.
Experience of managing a multi-discipline team to provide all property related advice and undertake construction works from Inception to Completion working alongside consultants.
Evidence of continuing professional development.
Proven experience of major capital programme management and budgets in excess of £30m with the ability to lead and manage multiple projects with key focus on delivery and quality.
Proven relationship management skills at all levels including Executive Directors, Assistant Directors and Executive Members. Proven ability to challenge and manage external contractors and clients.
Proven ability to develop relationships with partner agencies with a view to selling programme and project management services to other local Councils and partner agencies to maximise income generation opportunities. Proven ability to lead and manage a number of multi-disciplinary teams ensuring successful co-working in line with solution focused One Council approach to ensure successful management and delivery of major capital and Planned Maintenance projects which are critical to the Council’s delivery of its strategic Transformation Programme.
Proven experience and understanding project programme management methodologies and technology of managing large and complex projects including external partner contracts.
Strong understanding of contract law and procurement procedures of high value contracts.
Experience of managing major capital programmes and budgets in excess of £30m with the ability to lead and manage multiple projects with key focus on delivery and quality.
Managing the delivery of multi-million-pound capital projects: including effective financial monitoring and reporting. Authorising of financial transactions in accordance with Council’s approved scheme of delegation.
Ability to produce clear concise reports for senior managers / boards.
Sound and logical thinker with proven innovative approach to problem solving to overcome challenging situations and unexpected developments
Ability to chair meetings and inspire confidence among a wide range of service users.
Extensive knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, including CDM and Asbestos Regs.
Oral communication skills to hold a contrary view in a meeting and explain technical issues to both Councillor or senior officer who has never encountered it before.
Intermediate level PC skills, including knowledge of Word, Excel and MS Project.
Understanding of and commitment to the requirements of safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Manage, supervise and appraise identified staff including, guidance and training and make decisions on the recruitment and allocation of staff resources, including client professional services consultants where appointed. Knowledge of one corporate landlord management and reporting.
Knowledge of procurement regulations.
Desirable
Experience of deputising for the Assistant Director to provide the senior management team advice on all property related issues.
Knowledge of Local Authority procedures.
My client, a Housing Association based in Nottinghamshire is looking for a Construction Manager - Refurbishment & Regeneration to join their team. This is a full time, temporary ongoing agency contract and the successful candidate must have a full relevant qualification, extensive experience in Construction/Regeneration, extensive experience in Commercial services and ideally extensive experience in local authority/public sector roles.
The main purpose of the role is to lead the successful delivery of all internal refurbishment and
Regeneration for the client.
Key attributes of the successful candidate;
Social Housing experience - strongly desirable
Strong Financial/project costing experience and ability is essential
Preferably looking for someone that has worked with a direct workforce
Compliance is key! H&S and day to day procedures
Ability to programme manage
The main responsibilities of the role will include the following;
Take the lead under the guidance of the Head of Commercial Services for the delivery of refurbishment and regeneration projects as well as modernisation programmes of work, regularly visiting site and regularly producing reports regarding the performance of the programme.
Work co-operatively for strategic planning in developing and delivering objectives of engaging and managing directly employed staff to undertake the refurbishment and regeneration of high quality homes to achieve efficiency savings.
Responsible for monitoring and updating policy with regards to Construction Services.
Ensure overall programme quality is achieved for all refurbishment and regeneration projects.
Ensure that any actual or anticipated variances outside of approved project budgets are reported to the Head of Service.
Take the lead in consultation with the Head of Service for the management of multiple projects concurrently and have the commercial awareness to manage people, budgets and costs.
Assist and support the Head of Commercial Services and ultimately assist in growing the business.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following competencies/attributes;
Significant experience of working within the Construction or Building industry, any relevant qualifications are desirable.
Must hold a full Driving licence
Demonstrate political sensitivity and experience of working with local Councillors and planning officers.
Experience of influencing and persuading partners and key stakeholders at a senior level.
Significant experience leading construction projects (from inception to completion) and developing relationships with key stakeholders, customers, and partners to influence and achieve organisational outcomes.
Interpreting internal and external customer needs; tailoring solutions/proposals to ensure high customer satisfaction
Applying measures and controls to monitor costs and make recommendations for improvements for the service
The client is looking to move quickly with appointing to this position and as such, are offering £250p/day - £300p/day Umbrella Ltd dependant on skills/experience (approx. £800 - £920 NET p/week after deductions) for the duration of the role. If this position sounds of interest, please email a copy of your up to date CV to (url removed) or call Jamal at Service Care Construction on (phone number removed)
Jul 14, 2020
My client, a Housing Association based in Nottinghamshire is looking for a Construction Manager - Refurbishment & Regeneration to join their team. This is a full time, temporary ongoing agency contract and the successful candidate must have a full relevant qualification, extensive experience in Construction/Regeneration, extensive experience in Commercial services and ideally extensive experience in local authority/public sector roles.
The main purpose of the role is to lead the successful delivery of all internal refurbishment and
Regeneration for the client.
Key attributes of the successful candidate;
Social Housing experience - strongly desirable
Strong Financial/project costing experience and ability is essential
Preferably looking for someone that has worked with a direct workforce
Compliance is key! H&S and day to day procedures
Ability to programme manage
The main responsibilities of the role will include the following;
Take the lead under the guidance of the Head of Commercial Services for the delivery of refurbishment and regeneration projects as well as modernisation programmes of work, regularly visiting site and regularly producing reports regarding the performance of the programme.
Work co-operatively for strategic planning in developing and delivering objectives of engaging and managing directly employed staff to undertake the refurbishment and regeneration of high quality homes to achieve efficiency savings.
Responsible for monitoring and updating policy with regards to Construction Services.
Ensure overall programme quality is achieved for all refurbishment and regeneration projects.
Ensure that any actual or anticipated variances outside of approved project budgets are reported to the Head of Service.
Take the lead in consultation with the Head of Service for the management of multiple projects concurrently and have the commercial awareness to manage people, budgets and costs.
Assist and support the Head of Commercial Services and ultimately assist in growing the business.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following competencies/attributes;
Significant experience of working within the Construction or Building industry, any relevant qualifications are desirable.
Must hold a full Driving licence
Demonstrate political sensitivity and experience of working with local Councillors and planning officers.
Experience of influencing and persuading partners and key stakeholders at a senior level.
Significant experience leading construction projects (from inception to completion) and developing relationships with key stakeholders, customers, and partners to influence and achieve organisational outcomes.
Interpreting internal and external customer needs; tailoring solutions/proposals to ensure high customer satisfaction
Applying measures and controls to monitor costs and make recommendations for improvements for the service
The client is looking to move quickly with appointing to this position and as such, are offering £250p/day - £300p/day Umbrella Ltd dependant on skills/experience (approx. £800 - £920 NET p/week after deductions) for the duration of the role. If this position sounds of interest, please email a copy of your up to date CV to (url removed) or call Jamal at Service Care Construction on (phone number removed)
Traffic and Development Manager
The Client
One of the UK's largest multifaceted consultancies, delivering property and infrastructure projects on a local, national and international scale. They have over 4,000 employees at 50 offices in the UK and internationally, offering a vast range of professional and technical expertise across an unrivalled number of services. The breadth and depth of company experience ensures that they are able to add value to any project, regardless of its size, complexity or sector.
Doing much more than simply delivering projects; they design, manage and partner. Focusing on building strategic relationships with clients - delivering a comprehensive service across their portfolio and optimising the benefits of continuous improvement in design quality, efficiency, cost reduction and knowledge retention. Supporting them at all stages of a project or programme, understanding of the key risks and challenges means that effort is directed where it is most needed.
Job Description
o To lead and manage a team responsible for the delivery of an effective and efficient Traffic and Development Section.
o To lead and direct the work of the team to ensure the statutory responsibilities of the Council are performed in a co-ordinated and customer focused way that reflects the Council's corporate objectives and achieves published policies, programmes, objectives and performance targets.
o To ensure close working between your team and colleagues in the Highways Group to ensure consistent advice and application of best practice across teams.
o To ensure effective liaison and close working between your team and the Planning, Housing and Regeneration Department as a whole, to ensure new development will achieve high standards of safety and amenity.
o To ensure efficient and effective performance of the highways development control functions, reviewing regularly and making necessary recommendation for change.
o To initiate and develop systems for processing agreements for new estate road adoption and works in the highway associated with the new development.
o To negotiate monitor and manage income due from S106, S38 and S278 agreements and expenditure.
o To assist the Highways Manager, Traffic and Development in providing advice to Cabinet and Committee on highway and development control issues.
o To manage the allocated budgets within the service area and ensure that resources are well monitored and controlled so that resources are deployed to best effect and provide value for money.
o To ensure the cost effective and efficient procurement and provision of professional services relating to traffic and development control including parking and regeneration from internal and external providers.
Responsibilities:
" To be pro-active in seeking out and promoting new initiatives / policies/ work programmes and systems which raise the quality and performance and value for money of the service and customer satisfaction.
" Manage the activities of the Traffic and Development Team to ensure optimum levels of effective and efficient work output in line with agreed targets, priorities and the Corporate Plan.
" To act as lead officer in providing technical & highway planning advice to Members and Senior Officers in all highways related development control activities including planning and regeneration of the Council.
" Provide expert advise on all aspects of design, supervision and project management as it applies to highway and parking improvements projects and to have the ability to represent the Service both within and outside the Authority.
" To manage the delivery of comprehensive works programmes including planned maintenance and works on the Highway infrastructure.
" To manage developer negotiations through the development control process to secure outcome based travel plans which reduce the need for additional car borne trips and establish more sustainable travel patterns.
" To manage the delivery of Road Safety Education and School Travel Planning.
" Lead in establishing standards that ensure that the Traffic and Development Team is organised to deliver Council Policy in the most effective and efficient way possible.
" To manage staff and work load effectively to ensure that projects undertaken within the Traffic and Development Team meet client/customer expectations. This will involve human resource planning, programming, monitoring of progress and financial monitoring from project inception to completion.
" To have supervisory responsibility for up to 20 staff of various professional and technical disciplines.
" To assist the Council's Traffic Manager as defined in the Traffic Management Act 2004 to diligently execute the related duties to ensure that the highway network operates at maximum capacity.
" To assist the Highway Manager, Traffic and Development in reporting to management and relevant committee's on all policies and practices relating to works on the highway network.
" To lead in the effective and efficient execution of projects, schemes, investigations and analysis as required within budgets and programmes by leading and managing the section allocated and to deputise for the Highway Manager, Traffic and Development in these specific work areas in his / her absence.
" To assist the Highway Manager, Traffic and Development in ensuring that the needs of customers and users of the public highway network in Barnet are met where the Council is responsible, justified and appropriate action is taken to establish and understand these needs and feedback is given.
To recruit, manage, motivate and develop employees in the service area, ensuring their health, safety and well-being at work, in order to ensure all aspects of service delivery are provided to the highest possible standard.
For more information or to apply to this role, please contact Doug Smith of Vertical Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
Apr 26, 2020
Permanent
Traffic and Development Manager
The Client
One of the UK's largest multifaceted consultancies, delivering property and infrastructure projects on a local, national and international scale. They have over 4,000 employees at 50 offices in the UK and internationally, offering a vast range of professional and technical expertise across an unrivalled number of services. The breadth and depth of company experience ensures that they are able to add value to any project, regardless of its size, complexity or sector.
Doing much more than simply delivering projects; they design, manage and partner. Focusing on building strategic relationships with clients - delivering a comprehensive service across their portfolio and optimising the benefits of continuous improvement in design quality, efficiency, cost reduction and knowledge retention. Supporting them at all stages of a project or programme, understanding of the key risks and challenges means that effort is directed where it is most needed.
Job Description
o To lead and manage a team responsible for the delivery of an effective and efficient Traffic and Development Section.
o To lead and direct the work of the team to ensure the statutory responsibilities of the Council are performed in a co-ordinated and customer focused way that reflects the Council's corporate objectives and achieves published policies, programmes, objectives and performance targets.
o To ensure close working between your team and colleagues in the Highways Group to ensure consistent advice and application of best practice across teams.
o To ensure effective liaison and close working between your team and the Planning, Housing and Regeneration Department as a whole, to ensure new development will achieve high standards of safety and amenity.
o To ensure efficient and effective performance of the highways development control functions, reviewing regularly and making necessary recommendation for change.
o To initiate and develop systems for processing agreements for new estate road adoption and works in the highway associated with the new development.
o To negotiate monitor and manage income due from S106, S38 and S278 agreements and expenditure.
o To assist the Highways Manager, Traffic and Development in providing advice to Cabinet and Committee on highway and development control issues.
o To manage the allocated budgets within the service area and ensure that resources are well monitored and controlled so that resources are deployed to best effect and provide value for money.
o To ensure the cost effective and efficient procurement and provision of professional services relating to traffic and development control including parking and regeneration from internal and external providers.
Responsibilities:
" To be pro-active in seeking out and promoting new initiatives / policies/ work programmes and systems which raise the quality and performance and value for money of the service and customer satisfaction.
" Manage the activities of the Traffic and Development Team to ensure optimum levels of effective and efficient work output in line with agreed targets, priorities and the Corporate Plan.
" To act as lead officer in providing technical & highway planning advice to Members and Senior Officers in all highways related development control activities including planning and regeneration of the Council.
" Provide expert advise on all aspects of design, supervision and project management as it applies to highway and parking improvements projects and to have the ability to represent the Service both within and outside the Authority.
" To manage the delivery of comprehensive works programmes including planned maintenance and works on the Highway infrastructure.
" To manage developer negotiations through the development control process to secure outcome based travel plans which reduce the need for additional car borne trips and establish more sustainable travel patterns.
" To manage the delivery of Road Safety Education and School Travel Planning.
" Lead in establishing standards that ensure that the Traffic and Development Team is organised to deliver Council Policy in the most effective and efficient way possible.
" To manage staff and work load effectively to ensure that projects undertaken within the Traffic and Development Team meet client/customer expectations. This will involve human resource planning, programming, monitoring of progress and financial monitoring from project inception to completion.
" To have supervisory responsibility for up to 20 staff of various professional and technical disciplines.
" To assist the Council's Traffic Manager as defined in the Traffic Management Act 2004 to diligently execute the related duties to ensure that the highway network operates at maximum capacity.
" To assist the Highway Manager, Traffic and Development in reporting to management and relevant committee's on all policies and practices relating to works on the highway network.
" To lead in the effective and efficient execution of projects, schemes, investigations and analysis as required within budgets and programmes by leading and managing the section allocated and to deputise for the Highway Manager, Traffic and Development in these specific work areas in his / her absence.
" To assist the Highway Manager, Traffic and Development in ensuring that the needs of customers and users of the public highway network in Barnet are met where the Council is responsible, justified and appropriate action is taken to establish and understand these needs and feedback is given.
To recruit, manage, motivate and develop employees in the service area, ensuring their health, safety and well-being at work, in order to ensure all aspects of service delivery are provided to the highest possible standard.
For more information or to apply to this role, please contact Doug Smith of Vertical Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)