UCA Consulting ltd
North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and Humberside
The successful candidate will:
* Be a member of the Royal Town Planning Institute. * Have 5 years or more relevant experience. * Be able to prioritise and manage a workload whilst working flexibly to meet both the commercial and contractual needs of the business. * Hold demonstrable experience of working as a planning officer or consultant in the public/private sector. * Hold a demonstrable level of knowledge and understanding and application of current and emerging planning legislation. * Be ambitious to enhance the reputation of the Development Management service for innovation, quality and timeliness of delivery.
As a Principal Planning Consultant, you will be part of a small ambitious, successful team providing clients with high quality, customer focussed, timely and outcome-based Planning services which include:
* Planning applications and appeals,
* Public inquiries, local hearings,
* Dealing with enforcement matters,
* Lawful development certificates,
* Local Plan submissions and representations.
Oct 30, 2020
Full time
The successful candidate will:
* Be a member of the Royal Town Planning Institute. * Have 5 years or more relevant experience. * Be able to prioritise and manage a workload whilst working flexibly to meet both the commercial and contractual needs of the business. * Hold demonstrable experience of working as a planning officer or consultant in the public/private sector. * Hold a demonstrable level of knowledge and understanding and application of current and emerging planning legislation. * Be ambitious to enhance the reputation of the Development Management service for innovation, quality and timeliness of delivery.
As a Principal Planning Consultant, you will be part of a small ambitious, successful team providing clients with high quality, customer focussed, timely and outcome-based Planning services which include:
* Planning applications and appeals,
* Public inquiries, local hearings,
* Dealing with enforcement matters,
* Lawful development certificates,
* Local Plan submissions and representations.
Construction Recruitment
London, South East England
Job Title: Principal Planner Location: South East London Hours: 35 hours p/w Length of Contract: 3 months Pay Rate: £31-35 p/h (DOE) Main purpose
To be the lead Planning Officer for a defined area to ensure a co-ordinated approach to planning, development and regeneration within that area.
To assist the Area Delivery Leads or Major Applications Coordinator in the management of the team and undertaking work of a strategic nature.
To lead and manage complex agreements including commissioning and clienting professional services and managing the risk to the council.
To provide guidance to key strategic decision-makers and making a full contribution to the achievement of relevant performance targets and corporate outcomes.
Person Specification Essential Experience/Knowledge:
RTPI-recognised degree level qualification in Town Planning or equivalent
Eligible for Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute.
Thorough knowledge of all relevant planning legislation, policies and procedures.
Knowledge and awareness of current issues and developments affecting planning, growth, urban regeneration and local government in London.
Desirable Experience:
Extensive experience of Town Planning work, including significant experience of development control work with responsibility for dealing with a planning application caseload that includes major and complex applications.
Providing advice to Councillors, senior officers, developers and the public on all aspects of planning applications.
Negotiating planning obligations, or similar, in respect of complex development proposals.
Dealing with all types of planning appeals, including giving evidence at public inquiries.
Worked at a high level of advocacy and sensitivity in dealing with contentious information, combined with a particular awareness of political sensitivities.
Providing supervision and/or guidance to more junior staff.
Project and programme development and managing of client relationships
Jul 14, 2020
Full time
Job Title: Principal Planner Location: South East London Hours: 35 hours p/w Length of Contract: 3 months Pay Rate: £31-35 p/h (DOE) Main purpose
To be the lead Planning Officer for a defined area to ensure a co-ordinated approach to planning, development and regeneration within that area.
To assist the Area Delivery Leads or Major Applications Coordinator in the management of the team and undertaking work of a strategic nature.
To lead and manage complex agreements including commissioning and clienting professional services and managing the risk to the council.
To provide guidance to key strategic decision-makers and making a full contribution to the achievement of relevant performance targets and corporate outcomes.
Person Specification Essential Experience/Knowledge:
RTPI-recognised degree level qualification in Town Planning or equivalent
Eligible for Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute.
Thorough knowledge of all relevant planning legislation, policies and procedures.
Knowledge and awareness of current issues and developments affecting planning, growth, urban regeneration and local government in London.
Desirable Experience:
Extensive experience of Town Planning work, including significant experience of development control work with responsibility for dealing with a planning application caseload that includes major and complex applications.
Providing advice to Councillors, senior officers, developers and the public on all aspects of planning applications.
Negotiating planning obligations, or similar, in respect of complex development proposals.
Dealing with all types of planning appeals, including giving evidence at public inquiries.
Worked at a high level of advocacy and sensitivity in dealing with contentious information, combined with a particular awareness of political sensitivities.
Providing supervision and/or guidance to more junior staff.
Project and programme development and managing of client relationships
Principal Planning Policy Officer
£26 - 32 per hour* *Berkshire*
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Planner based in a Local Authority in Berkshire.
Temporary position
The main duties of the role are as followings;
-Provide advice and guidance in response to planning best practice, procedure or policy within a legal/organisational policy framework
-Ensure that service-wide and corporate performance indicators, targets and customer service standards are met for the full range of the workload
-To lead on the preparation of evidence for written representation appeals
-To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of national and regional planning policy and relevant legislation and to take a proactive approach to relevant changes in
legislation and updating junior staff on those changes.
-To ensure that the electronic copy of the planning application, pre-application advice and correspondence is the master copy and that all electronic and paper copies of your own case work and that of the supervised staff is up-to-date before any decision is made
-Work on a range of development management case work including, preapplication advice, the processing of planning applications, Certificate of Lawfulness, prior notification and advertisement applications, ensuring that these are effectively and efficiently carried out to identifiable deadlines in a manner that is consistent with planning policy and is successful in meeting corporate targets and objectives
Requirements
A degree in planning or other appropriate professional qualification and a member of the RTPI or eligible for or working toward full membership.
Clients are looking to interview and shortlist shortly, so please submit your CV promptly for consideration.
Please apply with submission of your CV and Giulia Mauro from our London CPE office will be in Touch. For more information and a confidential chat about the position, please do not hesitate to call us on (phone number removed).
Still searching? Not all of our vacancies are on our website yet. We're happy to provide a tailored careers guidance service, so for the best chance of finding your ideal opportunity, get in touch with one of our specialist consultants and we will be able to support you with your job search.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business
Jul 14, 2020
Principal Planning Policy Officer
£26 - 32 per hour* *Berkshire*
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Planner based in a Local Authority in Berkshire.
Temporary position
The main duties of the role are as followings;
-Provide advice and guidance in response to planning best practice, procedure or policy within a legal/organisational policy framework
-Ensure that service-wide and corporate performance indicators, targets and customer service standards are met for the full range of the workload
-To lead on the preparation of evidence for written representation appeals
-To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of national and regional planning policy and relevant legislation and to take a proactive approach to relevant changes in
legislation and updating junior staff on those changes.
-To ensure that the electronic copy of the planning application, pre-application advice and correspondence is the master copy and that all electronic and paper copies of your own case work and that of the supervised staff is up-to-date before any decision is made
-Work on a range of development management case work including, preapplication advice, the processing of planning applications, Certificate of Lawfulness, prior notification and advertisement applications, ensuring that these are effectively and efficiently carried out to identifiable deadlines in a manner that is consistent with planning policy and is successful in meeting corporate targets and objectives
Requirements
A degree in planning or other appropriate professional qualification and a member of the RTPI or eligible for or working toward full membership.
Clients are looking to interview and shortlist shortly, so please submit your CV promptly for consideration.
Please apply with submission of your CV and Giulia Mauro from our London CPE office will be in Touch. For more information and a confidential chat about the position, please do not hesitate to call us on (phone number removed).
Still searching? Not all of our vacancies are on our website yet. We're happy to provide a tailored careers guidance service, so for the best chance of finding your ideal opportunity, get in touch with one of our specialist consultants and we will be able to support you with your job search.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business
Principal Planning Policy Officer
£25 - 26 per hour* *Slough*
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Planner based in a Local Authority in Slough.
Temporary position
The main duties of the role are as followings;
-Provide advice and guidance in response to planning best practice, procedure or policy within a legal/organisational policy framework
-Ensure that service-wide and corporate performance indicators, targets and customer service standards are met for the full range of the workload
-To lead on the preparation of evidence for written representation appeals
-To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of national and regional planning policy and relevant legislation and to take a proactive approach to relevant changes in
legislation and updating junior staff on those changes.
-To ensure that the electronic copy of the planning application, pre-application advice and correspondence is the master copy and that all electronic and paper copies of your own case work and that of the supervised staff is up-to-date before any decision is made
-Work on a range of development management case work including, preapplication advice, the processing of planning applications, Certificate of Lawfulness, prior notification and advertisement applications, ensuring that these are effectively and efficiently carried out to identifiable deadlines in a manner that is consistent with planning policy and is successful in meeting corporate targets and objectives
Requirements
A degree in planning or other appropriate professional qualification and a member of the RTPI or eligible for or working toward full membership.
Clients are looking to interview and shortlist shortly, so please submit your CV promptly for consideration.
Please apply with submission of your CV and Giulia Mauro from our London CPE office will be in Touch. For more information and a confidential chat about the position, please do not hesitate to call us on (phone number removed).
Still searching? Not all of our vacancies are on our website yet. We're happy to provide a tailored careers guidance service, so for the best chance of finding your ideal opportunity, get in touch with one of our specialist consultants and we will be able to support you with your job search.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business
Jul 07, 2020
Principal Planning Policy Officer
£25 - 26 per hour* *Slough*
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Planner based in a Local Authority in Slough.
Temporary position
The main duties of the role are as followings;
-Provide advice and guidance in response to planning best practice, procedure or policy within a legal/organisational policy framework
-Ensure that service-wide and corporate performance indicators, targets and customer service standards are met for the full range of the workload
-To lead on the preparation of evidence for written representation appeals
-To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of national and regional planning policy and relevant legislation and to take a proactive approach to relevant changes in
legislation and updating junior staff on those changes.
-To ensure that the electronic copy of the planning application, pre-application advice and correspondence is the master copy and that all electronic and paper copies of your own case work and that of the supervised staff is up-to-date before any decision is made
-Work on a range of development management case work including, preapplication advice, the processing of planning applications, Certificate of Lawfulness, prior notification and advertisement applications, ensuring that these are effectively and efficiently carried out to identifiable deadlines in a manner that is consistent with planning policy and is successful in meeting corporate targets and objectives
Requirements
A degree in planning or other appropriate professional qualification and a member of the RTPI or eligible for or working toward full membership.
Clients are looking to interview and shortlist shortly, so please submit your CV promptly for consideration.
Please apply with submission of your CV and Giulia Mauro from our London CPE office will be in Touch. For more information and a confidential chat about the position, please do not hesitate to call us on (phone number removed).
Still searching? Not all of our vacancies are on our website yet. We're happy to provide a tailored careers guidance service, so for the best chance of finding your ideal opportunity, get in touch with one of our specialist consultants and we will be able to support you with your job search.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business
Are you an Experienced Mechanical Design Engineer looking for a new challenge?
Main purpose of role -
The preparation of designs, tender documentation and supervision of heating, ventilation and air conditioning works on property related schemes undertaken by the section for a variety of Scheme sponsors and clients, both internal and external.
To support and assist the Specialist Services Team Leader in the overall management of the Team and function as a whole.
As may be required in accordance with the requirements of the CDM Regulations undertake the duties of Principal Designer, Lead designer and Designer as may be appropriate to individual schemes and to ensure that all those who undertake design work on a project collaborate and pay adequate attention to the need to reduce risk wherever possible.
Main responsibilities-
To lead on the provision of professional advice to clients, scheme sponsors and appropriate external clients and organisations on best practice in building services design matters, whilst ensuring adherence with policies and procedures laid down by the Authority and by statute with a particular emphasis on mechanical/heating ventilation and air conditioning services.
To lead and engage with clients, scheme sponsors and appropriate external clients and organisations in developing briefs and requirements for property and building services related projects and through the post holders' experience, qualification and innovation provide cost effective proposals for delivery of schemes.
To be responsible for ensuring that upon completion of projects that Contractors have commissioned building services and provided relevant documentation to ensure effective future maintenance and management of the premises.
Carry out desk top studies and bring forward schematic designs, incorporating innovation, sustainability, energy efficiencies, whole life costing and ongoing maintenance costs with emphasis on CAPEX v OPEX within the proposals where appropriate for the continuous improvement of the management of the Authority's property related schemes and to enable clients to determine the feasibility of any building or development proposal and the budget necessary for its completion.
To be responsible for and to lead on options that consider, bring forward and implement proposals, incorporating innovation, sustainability and energy efficiencies within new and existing properties where appropriate for the continuous improvement of the management of the Authority's property portfolio.
Provide a means of procuring building construction and development using best practice, whilst ensuring compliance with council policies and procedures.
To lead and advise other disciplines including designers,scheme sponsors,, appropriate external clients, budget holders and responsible officers/premises managers with regards to energy, specialist services and sustainability related works they may wish to undertake/procure that affects the property along with details of requirements and processes that have to be complied with.
Be directly responsible for undertaking the design, tendering and procurement actions and processes along with all associated contract administration and delivery associated with building services within major property development schemes.
To be responsible for manageing the contract administration of building services schemes in accordance with the relevant contract documentation, Employers Requirements etc and ensure to that any liabilities that the Authority has under contracts are properly fulfilled to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and statutory and procurement requirements.
Be responsible for Instructing variations, change control notes and early warning notices in relation to contracts legally entered into in order to ensure compliance with the Authority's standing orders and budget funders requirements in making such variations/changes.
Ensure that any liabilities that the Authority may have under contract are properly executed and fulfilled.
To ensure that all procurement rules whether internal, national, European or grant funders requirements are fully complied with and are fully documented accordingly.
Ensure that all design works are undertaken to conform to relevant standards, legislative requirements, policies and protocols in accordance with British and European standards along with the division's Quality Assurance procedures to comply with the requirements of the British Standards Institution
Liaise with contacts, both internal and external scheme sponsors/clients and organisations, ensuring through consultation, that the resource and timescales allocated to schemes are properly expended and executed.
Devise, implement and maintain the appropriate management systems to ensure that the building services design group meets the time and budgetary targets set to them.
To be responsible for ensuring that seasonal commissioning procedures stipulated under contract are completed by contractors within relevant timescales on projects are delivered.
To bde responsible for and leading on ensuring that appropriate information for completed projects under BIM and GSL is disseminated to the premises managers, scheme sponsors/external clients and where appropriate the Authority's Asset management and Building Services Sections, in order to ensure that the plant and equipment database along with servicing and testing schedules are updated and maintained .
Develop and maintain close working relationships with appropriate external utilities, clients, contractors, consultants and suppliers in order to provide and ensure an efficient and effective service to meet the responsibilities placed on individuals, the Division, the Authority and where appropriate , external clients and funders.
To work with the Specialist Services Team Leader to lead on and ensure that the needs and core principles of BIM and Government Soft Landings are applied and followed on all applicable projects in accordance with statutory and grant funders requirements.
Randstad Business Support acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Business Support is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone
Jun 30, 2020
Are you an Experienced Mechanical Design Engineer looking for a new challenge?
Main purpose of role -
The preparation of designs, tender documentation and supervision of heating, ventilation and air conditioning works on property related schemes undertaken by the section for a variety of Scheme sponsors and clients, both internal and external.
To support and assist the Specialist Services Team Leader in the overall management of the Team and function as a whole.
As may be required in accordance with the requirements of the CDM Regulations undertake the duties of Principal Designer, Lead designer and Designer as may be appropriate to individual schemes and to ensure that all those who undertake design work on a project collaborate and pay adequate attention to the need to reduce risk wherever possible.
Main responsibilities-
To lead on the provision of professional advice to clients, scheme sponsors and appropriate external clients and organisations on best practice in building services design matters, whilst ensuring adherence with policies and procedures laid down by the Authority and by statute with a particular emphasis on mechanical/heating ventilation and air conditioning services.
To lead and engage with clients, scheme sponsors and appropriate external clients and organisations in developing briefs and requirements for property and building services related projects and through the post holders' experience, qualification and innovation provide cost effective proposals for delivery of schemes.
To be responsible for ensuring that upon completion of projects that Contractors have commissioned building services and provided relevant documentation to ensure effective future maintenance and management of the premises.
Carry out desk top studies and bring forward schematic designs, incorporating innovation, sustainability, energy efficiencies, whole life costing and ongoing maintenance costs with emphasis on CAPEX v OPEX within the proposals where appropriate for the continuous improvement of the management of the Authority's property related schemes and to enable clients to determine the feasibility of any building or development proposal and the budget necessary for its completion.
To be responsible for and to lead on options that consider, bring forward and implement proposals, incorporating innovation, sustainability and energy efficiencies within new and existing properties where appropriate for the continuous improvement of the management of the Authority's property portfolio.
Provide a means of procuring building construction and development using best practice, whilst ensuring compliance with council policies and procedures.
To lead and advise other disciplines including designers,scheme sponsors,, appropriate external clients, budget holders and responsible officers/premises managers with regards to energy, specialist services and sustainability related works they may wish to undertake/procure that affects the property along with details of requirements and processes that have to be complied with.
Be directly responsible for undertaking the design, tendering and procurement actions and processes along with all associated contract administration and delivery associated with building services within major property development schemes.
To be responsible for manageing the contract administration of building services schemes in accordance with the relevant contract documentation, Employers Requirements etc and ensure to that any liabilities that the Authority has under contracts are properly fulfilled to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and statutory and procurement requirements.
Be responsible for Instructing variations, change control notes and early warning notices in relation to contracts legally entered into in order to ensure compliance with the Authority's standing orders and budget funders requirements in making such variations/changes.
Ensure that any liabilities that the Authority may have under contract are properly executed and fulfilled.
To ensure that all procurement rules whether internal, national, European or grant funders requirements are fully complied with and are fully documented accordingly.
Ensure that all design works are undertaken to conform to relevant standards, legislative requirements, policies and protocols in accordance with British and European standards along with the division's Quality Assurance procedures to comply with the requirements of the British Standards Institution
Liaise with contacts, both internal and external scheme sponsors/clients and organisations, ensuring through consultation, that the resource and timescales allocated to schemes are properly expended and executed.
Devise, implement and maintain the appropriate management systems to ensure that the building services design group meets the time and budgetary targets set to them.
To be responsible for ensuring that seasonal commissioning procedures stipulated under contract are completed by contractors within relevant timescales on projects are delivered.
To bde responsible for and leading on ensuring that appropriate information for completed projects under BIM and GSL is disseminated to the premises managers, scheme sponsors/external clients and where appropriate the Authority's Asset management and Building Services Sections, in order to ensure that the plant and equipment database along with servicing and testing schedules are updated and maintained .
Develop and maintain close working relationships with appropriate external utilities, clients, contractors, consultants and suppliers in order to provide and ensure an efficient and effective service to meet the responsibilities placed on individuals, the Division, the Authority and where appropriate , external clients and funders.
To work with the Specialist Services Team Leader to lead on and ensure that the needs and core principles of BIM and Government Soft Landings are applied and followed on all applicable projects in accordance with statutory and grant funders requirements.
Randstad Business Support acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Business Support is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone
One of our local clients based in Basildon are currently recruiting for the role of Principal Building Surveyor.
MAIN PURPOSE
Basildon Borough Council is committed to achieving sustainable regeneration and development in the Borough that benefits all sectors of the community. This is to be achieved without sacrificing the local environment and with adequate infrastructure in place to support growth.
DUTIES –
To carry out building surveying functions in respect of non-housing Council-owned premises or in respect of land and buildings in which the Council has a temporary or permanent interest.
To monitor and manage a preventative maintenance programme in conformance with levels of service currently authorised to ensure compliance with statutory regulations and the Health and Safety at Work Act and good practice
To report to the Team Manager, Building Management, regarding matters relating to property compliance, liaising with the Asset Strategy Compliance Officer regarding site audit and contractor audit to review compliance and ensure that follow up actions are implemented.
As necessary, deal with other building surveying matters and advise other sections within the Council as to technical and financial aspects within the post holder’s competence, including the investigation of requests for routine maintenance and take appropriate action to ensure that such requests are properly dealt with.
To plan and monitor minor works schemes to ensure satisfactory completion
To plan the post holder’s programme of work in consultation with the Team Manager and to achieve the most economical use of resources, to meet time and quality requirements and to achieve completion of the programme.
To implement, and actively manage, a preventative maintenance programme in conformance with levels of service currently authorised to ensure compliance with statutory regulations and the Health and Safety at Work Act, non- statutory compliance and good practice.
To ensure that a comprehensive recording system is maintained for building compliance and that all works are undertaken in accordance within the set timeframe.
To monitor progress and quality of work, making site visits as required. Refer any significant variation from specification to the Team Manager and / or contractor in accordance with agreed process.
To ensure that roles and responsibilities are clear for compliance works for all Council buildings and to liaise with the Council’s Health and Safety team and building managers.
To investigate requests for any routine maintenance and proposals for minor works that are not covered by existing contracts, and where necessary visualise, research and prepare detailed specification of work to be done. Where necessary, prepare costing and estimates of work value, designs, drawings and other documentation in support of the specifications
To identify appropriate contractors and/or suppliers and, after consultation with the Team Manager, negotiate prices and terms and, if satisfactory, commit the work to the selected supplier and/or contractor.
To ensure that all contracts are awarded in accordance with the Council’s procurement policy, achieve best value and that the contracts are effectively managed and monitored.
To make preliminary site visits as necessary to ensure that contractors and/or suppliers are fully aware of the work to be done and the quality of performance required.
To monitor progress and quality of work in hand, making site visits when required. Refer any visual events or significant variations from specification to the Team Manager. Raise Variations Orders as necessary.
To carry out acceptance visits and raise acceptance notes, defect reports and other documentation. Validate accounts and prepare certificates for payment; ensure that financial regulations are complied with in this respect.
As required, to prepare schedules of dilapidations, carry out structural surveys and ensure that demolition orders are effected. To prepare reports when required.
For insurance purposes if required, to carry out inspection of damage, prepare estimates for claims and negotiate liability and cost of remedial work with insurance assessors. Prepare valuations of Council owned properties.
To undertake a programme of condition surveys and assist the Team Manager to determine operational priorities within budgetary limits.
To liaise with, and provide information to the Police where vandalism or other malicious damage has occurred.
To contribute to the monitoring of service expenditure to ensure that it remains within budget. To support the Team Manager in liaising with client departments to identify solutions and to provide a high level of customer service. Provide technical advice to other Council officers as required.
To be aware of, and comply with, Financial Regulations, Standing Orders and Statutory Legislation insofar as these affect the work of the post holder. Keep abreast of all legislation relevant to building compliance, case law, practices and techniques. Disseminate advice and take appropriate action.
To be aware of, and comply with, all established systems and procedures where these affect the work of the post holder and report to the Team Manager where these are known or believed to have been contravened.
Where the post holder needs to work in hazardous or unclean conditions the provisions of the Health & Safety Legislation and any relevant Council Safety Instructions must be fully known and understood prior to work commencing, and appropriate safety measures taken.
The post holder has a responsibility to ensure that safe practices are used by suppliers and contractors when on Council property or upon Council business. Unsafe practises should be drawn to the attention of the supplier/contractor, the Council’s Health and Safety officer and the Team Manager immediately.
To liaise with other departments, other local authorities and outside agencies where this is required.
To be aware of professional developments and product developments in all aspects affecting the work of the post holder
You must ensure that you comply at all times with the General Data Protection Act, relating to personal information held by the Council. Any employee who mis-uses, accesses or discloses personal data relating to a living individual without checking that it is to be used for an authorised purpose relevant to the Authority, may be prosecuted in a Criminal Court, as well as facing disciplinary action.
Undertake all the duties within the framework of Equal Opportunities.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
* Formal qualification in Building Surveying or related area such as degree, diploma, formal trade apprenticeship or extensive experience in a similar role.
* Professional membership of a relevant organisation.
* Formal qualification in Health and Safety NEBOSH certificate.
* Full driving licence.
For more information please contact Ryan Doherty
Jun 23, 2020
One of our local clients based in Basildon are currently recruiting for the role of Principal Building Surveyor.
MAIN PURPOSE
Basildon Borough Council is committed to achieving sustainable regeneration and development in the Borough that benefits all sectors of the community. This is to be achieved without sacrificing the local environment and with adequate infrastructure in place to support growth.
DUTIES –
To carry out building surveying functions in respect of non-housing Council-owned premises or in respect of land and buildings in which the Council has a temporary or permanent interest.
To monitor and manage a preventative maintenance programme in conformance with levels of service currently authorised to ensure compliance with statutory regulations and the Health and Safety at Work Act and good practice
To report to the Team Manager, Building Management, regarding matters relating to property compliance, liaising with the Asset Strategy Compliance Officer regarding site audit and contractor audit to review compliance and ensure that follow up actions are implemented.
As necessary, deal with other building surveying matters and advise other sections within the Council as to technical and financial aspects within the post holder’s competence, including the investigation of requests for routine maintenance and take appropriate action to ensure that such requests are properly dealt with.
To plan and monitor minor works schemes to ensure satisfactory completion
To plan the post holder’s programme of work in consultation with the Team Manager and to achieve the most economical use of resources, to meet time and quality requirements and to achieve completion of the programme.
To implement, and actively manage, a preventative maintenance programme in conformance with levels of service currently authorised to ensure compliance with statutory regulations and the Health and Safety at Work Act, non- statutory compliance and good practice.
To ensure that a comprehensive recording system is maintained for building compliance and that all works are undertaken in accordance within the set timeframe.
To monitor progress and quality of work, making site visits as required. Refer any significant variation from specification to the Team Manager and / or contractor in accordance with agreed process.
To ensure that roles and responsibilities are clear for compliance works for all Council buildings and to liaise with the Council’s Health and Safety team and building managers.
To investigate requests for any routine maintenance and proposals for minor works that are not covered by existing contracts, and where necessary visualise, research and prepare detailed specification of work to be done. Where necessary, prepare costing and estimates of work value, designs, drawings and other documentation in support of the specifications
To identify appropriate contractors and/or suppliers and, after consultation with the Team Manager, negotiate prices and terms and, if satisfactory, commit the work to the selected supplier and/or contractor.
To ensure that all contracts are awarded in accordance with the Council’s procurement policy, achieve best value and that the contracts are effectively managed and monitored.
To make preliminary site visits as necessary to ensure that contractors and/or suppliers are fully aware of the work to be done and the quality of performance required.
To monitor progress and quality of work in hand, making site visits when required. Refer any visual events or significant variations from specification to the Team Manager. Raise Variations Orders as necessary.
To carry out acceptance visits and raise acceptance notes, defect reports and other documentation. Validate accounts and prepare certificates for payment; ensure that financial regulations are complied with in this respect.
As required, to prepare schedules of dilapidations, carry out structural surveys and ensure that demolition orders are effected. To prepare reports when required.
For insurance purposes if required, to carry out inspection of damage, prepare estimates for claims and negotiate liability and cost of remedial work with insurance assessors. Prepare valuations of Council owned properties.
To undertake a programme of condition surveys and assist the Team Manager to determine operational priorities within budgetary limits.
To liaise with, and provide information to the Police where vandalism or other malicious damage has occurred.
To contribute to the monitoring of service expenditure to ensure that it remains within budget. To support the Team Manager in liaising with client departments to identify solutions and to provide a high level of customer service. Provide technical advice to other Council officers as required.
To be aware of, and comply with, Financial Regulations, Standing Orders and Statutory Legislation insofar as these affect the work of the post holder. Keep abreast of all legislation relevant to building compliance, case law, practices and techniques. Disseminate advice and take appropriate action.
To be aware of, and comply with, all established systems and procedures where these affect the work of the post holder and report to the Team Manager where these are known or believed to have been contravened.
Where the post holder needs to work in hazardous or unclean conditions the provisions of the Health & Safety Legislation and any relevant Council Safety Instructions must be fully known and understood prior to work commencing, and appropriate safety measures taken.
The post holder has a responsibility to ensure that safe practices are used by suppliers and contractors when on Council property or upon Council business. Unsafe practises should be drawn to the attention of the supplier/contractor, the Council’s Health and Safety officer and the Team Manager immediately.
To liaise with other departments, other local authorities and outside agencies where this is required.
To be aware of professional developments and product developments in all aspects affecting the work of the post holder
You must ensure that you comply at all times with the General Data Protection Act, relating to personal information held by the Council. Any employee who mis-uses, accesses or discloses personal data relating to a living individual without checking that it is to be used for an authorised purpose relevant to the Authority, may be prosecuted in a Criminal Court, as well as facing disciplinary action.
Undertake all the duties within the framework of Equal Opportunities.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
* Formal qualification in Building Surveying or related area such as degree, diploma, formal trade apprenticeship or extensive experience in a similar role.
* Professional membership of a relevant organisation.
* Formal qualification in Health and Safety NEBOSH certificate.
* Full driving licence.
For more information please contact Ryan Doherty
Principal Building Surveyor
Akton Recruitment currently has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Building Surveyor to provide a full range of advice on housing options within the housing team of a local authority in the Basildon area
GENERAL INFORMATION
Building Management is responsible for the building management and facilities management function of the Council. Working with a variety of professional functions, this role will ensure that excellent forward planning takes place to support the maintenance and management of the Council’s buildings and the development of a Council-wide Asset Management and Maintenance Strategy.
To carry out building surveying functions in respect of non-housing Council-owned premises or in respect of land and buildings in which the Council has a temporary or permanent interest.
To monitor and manage a preventative maintenance programme in conformance with levels of service currently authorised to ensure compliance with statutory regulations and the Health and Safety at Work Act and good practice
To report to the Team Manager, Building Management, regarding matters relating to property compliance, liaising with the Asset Strategy Compliance Officer regarding site audit and contractor audit to review compliance and ensure that follow up actions are implemented.
As necessary, deal with other building surveying matters and advise other sections within the Council as to technical and financial aspects within the post holder’s competence, including the investigation of requests for routine maintenance and take appropriate action to ensure that such requests are properly dealt with.
To plan and monitor minor works schemes to ensure satisfactory completion
To plan the post holder’s programme of work in consultation with the Team Manager and to achieve the most economical use of resources, to meet time and quality requirements and to achieve completion of the programme.
To implement, and actively manage, a preventative maintenance programme in conformance with levels of service currently authorised to ensure compliance with statutory regulations and the Health and Safety at Work Act, non- statutory compliance and good practice.
To ensure that a comprehensive recording system is maintained for building compliance and that all works are undertaken in accordance within the set timeframe.
To monitor progress and quality of work, making site visits as required. Refer any significant variation from specification to the Team Manager and / or contractor in accordance with agreed process.
To ensure that roles and responsibilities are clear for compliance works for all Council buildings and to liaise with the Council’s Health and Safety team and building managers.
To investigate requests for any routine maintenance and proposals for minor works that are not covered by existing contracts, and where necessary visualise, research and prepare detailed specification of work to be done. Where necessary, prepare costing and estimates of work value, designs, drawings and other documentation in support of the specificationsFor more information please call (phone number removed)
Jun 23, 2020
Principal Building Surveyor
Akton Recruitment currently has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Building Surveyor to provide a full range of advice on housing options within the housing team of a local authority in the Basildon area
GENERAL INFORMATION
Building Management is responsible for the building management and facilities management function of the Council. Working with a variety of professional functions, this role will ensure that excellent forward planning takes place to support the maintenance and management of the Council’s buildings and the development of a Council-wide Asset Management and Maintenance Strategy.
To carry out building surveying functions in respect of non-housing Council-owned premises or in respect of land and buildings in which the Council has a temporary or permanent interest.
To monitor and manage a preventative maintenance programme in conformance with levels of service currently authorised to ensure compliance with statutory regulations and the Health and Safety at Work Act and good practice
To report to the Team Manager, Building Management, regarding matters relating to property compliance, liaising with the Asset Strategy Compliance Officer regarding site audit and contractor audit to review compliance and ensure that follow up actions are implemented.
As necessary, deal with other building surveying matters and advise other sections within the Council as to technical and financial aspects within the post holder’s competence, including the investigation of requests for routine maintenance and take appropriate action to ensure that such requests are properly dealt with.
To plan and monitor minor works schemes to ensure satisfactory completion
To plan the post holder’s programme of work in consultation with the Team Manager and to achieve the most economical use of resources, to meet time and quality requirements and to achieve completion of the programme.
To implement, and actively manage, a preventative maintenance programme in conformance with levels of service currently authorised to ensure compliance with statutory regulations and the Health and Safety at Work Act, non- statutory compliance and good practice.
To ensure that a comprehensive recording system is maintained for building compliance and that all works are undertaken in accordance within the set timeframe.
To monitor progress and quality of work, making site visits as required. Refer any significant variation from specification to the Team Manager and / or contractor in accordance with agreed process.
To ensure that roles and responsibilities are clear for compliance works for all Council buildings and to liaise with the Council’s Health and Safety team and building managers.
To investigate requests for any routine maintenance and proposals for minor works that are not covered by existing contracts, and where necessary visualise, research and prepare detailed specification of work to be done. Where necessary, prepare costing and estimates of work value, designs, drawings and other documentation in support of the specificationsFor more information please call (phone number removed)
Role: Health and Safety Officer
Location: Dublin
Salary: DOE
Our client is dedicated to being the leading and most cost-efficient provider of electrical engineering, instrumentation, design and commissioning services across Ireland, UK, Europe and the Middle East. Since its formation, they have broadened its scope to become a full-service provider to world renowned brand names in the Pharmaceutical, Data Centre, Utilities, Oil, Gas & Chemicals, Food & Beverage, Transport and other industry sectors.
Our client is one of three business units within Dussmann Technical Solutions (DTS) and is a proud member of the Dussmann Group. Our client employs the best people, invests heavily in training and education ensuring that the highest standards of health, safety and governance are applied throughout the organisation.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
* Adherence to the companies Safety Management system
* Adherence to relevant Environmental, Health & Safety statutory provisions & legislation
* Drafting HSE Plans for projects
* Development of task specific Method statements and risk assessments in conjunction with the Supervisor
* Coordination of project safety indicators. Monthly KPI report to HSE Manager
* Carry out regular site audits and inspection, document results and follow up on any corrective actions
* Ensure records of statutory inspections are available for project activities, tool and plant
* Adopt a Proactive approach to project EHS requirements
* Ability to work either independently or as part of a team
* Provide Safety input to site management & at site EHS forums
* Method Statement briefings
* Assist or carry out accident investigation reports in a timely manner & ensure communication to project management
* Welfare & Hygiene facilities are in place, managed & maintained
* Liaison with site Project Management on environmental, health & safety issues
* Waste reduction and recycling programmes are maintained in line with project policies & procedures
Required Skills / Qualifications
* Relevant third level qualification in Environmental, Health & Safety (Degree or Diploma)
* 3+ year's experience of managing environmental, health and safety on construction sites
* Thorough knowledge of current environmental, health and safety legislation
* Flexibility
* Ability to efficiently manage all environmental, health and safety issues on site
* Strong communication & computer skills
* Ability to work on own initiative and possess strong interpersonal and communications skills
* Proficient in drafting method statements & risk assessments & managing PSCS roles
* Instructor training courses in working at heights, manual handling or abrasive wheels would be an advantage but not critical (desirable)
* Previous experience of working on data centre projects or other mission critical projects (desirable)
Jun 08, 2020
Permanent
Role: Health and Safety Officer
Location: Dublin
Salary: DOE
Our client is dedicated to being the leading and most cost-efficient provider of electrical engineering, instrumentation, design and commissioning services across Ireland, UK, Europe and the Middle East. Since its formation, they have broadened its scope to become a full-service provider to world renowned brand names in the Pharmaceutical, Data Centre, Utilities, Oil, Gas & Chemicals, Food & Beverage, Transport and other industry sectors.
Our client is one of three business units within Dussmann Technical Solutions (DTS) and is a proud member of the Dussmann Group. Our client employs the best people, invests heavily in training and education ensuring that the highest standards of health, safety and governance are applied throughout the organisation.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
* Adherence to the companies Safety Management system
* Adherence to relevant Environmental, Health & Safety statutory provisions & legislation
* Drafting HSE Plans for projects
* Development of task specific Method statements and risk assessments in conjunction with the Supervisor
* Coordination of project safety indicators. Monthly KPI report to HSE Manager
* Carry out regular site audits and inspection, document results and follow up on any corrective actions
* Ensure records of statutory inspections are available for project activities, tool and plant
* Adopt a Proactive approach to project EHS requirements
* Ability to work either independently or as part of a team
* Provide Safety input to site management & at site EHS forums
* Method Statement briefings
* Assist or carry out accident investigation reports in a timely manner & ensure communication to project management
* Welfare & Hygiene facilities are in place, managed & maintained
* Liaison with site Project Management on environmental, health & safety issues
* Waste reduction and recycling programmes are maintained in line with project policies & procedures
Required Skills / Qualifications
* Relevant third level qualification in Environmental, Health & Safety (Degree or Diploma)
* 3+ year's experience of managing environmental, health and safety on construction sites
* Thorough knowledge of current environmental, health and safety legislation
* Flexibility
* Ability to efficiently manage all environmental, health and safety issues on site
* Strong communication & computer skills
* Ability to work on own initiative and possess strong interpersonal and communications skills
* Proficient in drafting method statements & risk assessments & managing PSCS roles
* Instructor training courses in working at heights, manual handling or abrasive wheels would be an advantage but not critical (desirable)
* Previous experience of working on data centre projects or other mission critical projects (desirable)