Role overview ID: Entity: Vistry Region: Vistry Manchester & Cheshire East Department: Technical Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time Job Location: Warrington, Cheshire Date Posted: 01.03.2024 We have a new opportunity for a Development Manager to join our team within Vistry Manchester & Cheshire East, at our Warrington office. As our Development Manager you will be able to demonstrate a practical, thorough, pro-active, and efficient approach to design development and management. You will be working within a team from the inception of a project through to its completion. Reporting to the Technical Director, you will be tasked with the control and coordination of the complete design process involving the management of design consultants, external parties and stakeholders, liaison with the relevant statutory, approval and local authorities, including Clients and Client's representatives. You will need to prove an enhanced level of technical and construction knowledge, including a good working interpretation of Engineering, Design Standards, the Building Regulations, Planning Guidance and the funding criteria relevant to the Affordable Housing sector. You will possess the commercial awareness to inform and develop design proposals to maximise design efficiency and profitability within identified approval constraints. You will have experience of working closely with commercial and operational teams to ensure efficient delivery of technical information for costing and construction. The role provides team members with inclusive responsibility for technical project management, located primarily within the company's head office, but with a requirement to attend site on frequently to provide support to site operations. The technical team work collaboratively to deliver considered and buildable design solutions, within agreed programme constraints to our project teams, with assistance from a selected and monitored consultant supply chain. We are pleased to say, this role can accommodate agile working arrangements. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Agile working possible (dependent on role) Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private Healthcare Competitive contributory pension scheme Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary Share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality The ability to work thoroughly and efficiently within a collaborative team environment. Commitment to delivering information in line with agreed programmes, often in a pressured environment. An organised and prioritised working discipline dealing and managing tasks effectively and sequentially. A sound technical understanding of relevant industry guidance, coupled with an aptitude to learn, obtain and retain information as required within the role. Relevant Design & Construction experience within a Contracting/Development organisation. Professional Qualifications & Development (Degree, HND/HNC, CPD). Site based Construction Experience preceding and Design orientated roles. More about the Development Manager role Pre-Contract Technical input; design feasibility/review, value engineering, planning surveys, energy strategy, sustainability, construction techniques and other elements as required by the Planning Director. Client EOI/ITT/PQQ and Tender Submission support to the new business, pre-contract, and estimating teams. Commission the Pre-Construction Stage Planning and Feasibility Reports; Arboriculture, Archaeological, Acoustic, Ecology, Fire Risk Assessment, Flood Risk Assessment, Traffic & Transport, Soil Investigation, Soakage Tests. Production, Management, and Review of the Design and Pre-Construction Programmes. Produce the Schedule of Service Document(s) for Designer/Consultant Appointments, Liaise with QS over Appointment & Warranty Completion. Chair and Organise Periodic Design Team Meetings (DTM), M&E Client Design Meetings, collate and distribute minutes. Efficiently Value Engineer Design Proposals in Conjunction with other members of the Project Team. Ensure Design and Contractual Standards; Employers Requirements, HQI Information, Addendum Specifications are adhered to during the Design Stages and issue relevant information to the Project Team. Manage the Production and Review of Design Information and Details during the Pre-Contract and Construction Phase. Reports to Development / Technical Director. Chair and Organise client meetings and internal project meetings. Liaise with land team in completing financial analysis of sites. Provide technical advise on remediation, drainage, services, highways, foundations. Maintain and manage pre/post development costs for fee expenditure. Collate the pre construction health and safety plan ready for sign off. Register properties with NHBC / Building control. Oversee adoption of scheme roads and sewers. A general background knowledge in Civil engineering / Architecture. Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us At Vistry Group, we build more than homes. We develop sustainable communities across all sectors of the UK housing market through our leading housing brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Delivered through Vistry Housebuilding, Countryside Partnerships and Vistry Works with the support of Vistry Services, our values of integrity, caring, and quality continue to shape all we do. We're proud that our UK Green Building Council membership, 2021 Large Housebuilder of the Year award and status as a UK top-five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating allows us to transform land into thriving spaces. We're also proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. From memories and communities to worthwhile careers, we're making Vistry. Benefits Agile Working Offers a flexible way of working. Annual Leave Enjoy 28 days' holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
Role overview ID: Entity: Vistry Region: Vistry Manchester & Cheshire East Department: Technical Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time Job Location: Warrington, Cheshire Date Posted: 01.03.2024 We have a new opportunity for a Development Manager to join our team within Vistry Manchester & Cheshire East, at our Warrington office. As our Development Manager you will be able to demonstrate a practical, thorough, pro-active, and efficient approach to design development and management. You will be working within a team from the inception of a project through to its completion. Reporting to the Technical Director, you will be tasked with the control and coordination of the complete design process involving the management of design consultants, external parties and stakeholders, liaison with the relevant statutory, approval and local authorities, including Clients and Client's representatives. You will need to prove an enhanced level of technical and construction knowledge, including a good working interpretation of Engineering, Design Standards, the Building Regulations, Planning Guidance and the funding criteria relevant to the Affordable Housing sector. You will possess the commercial awareness to inform and develop design proposals to maximise design efficiency and profitability within identified approval constraints. You will have experience of working closely with commercial and operational teams to ensure efficient delivery of technical information for costing and construction. The role provides team members with inclusive responsibility for technical project management, located primarily within the company's head office, but with a requirement to attend site on frequently to provide support to site operations. The technical team work collaboratively to deliver considered and buildable design solutions, within agreed programme constraints to our project teams, with assistance from a selected and monitored consultant supply chain. We are pleased to say, this role can accommodate agile working arrangements. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Agile working possible (dependent on role) Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private Healthcare Competitive contributory pension scheme Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary Share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality The ability to work thoroughly and efficiently within a collaborative team environment. Commitment to delivering information in line with agreed programmes, often in a pressured environment. An organised and prioritised working discipline dealing and managing tasks effectively and sequentially. A sound technical understanding of relevant industry guidance, coupled with an aptitude to learn, obtain and retain information as required within the role. Relevant Design & Construction experience within a Contracting/Development organisation. Professional Qualifications & Development (Degree, HND/HNC, CPD). Site based Construction Experience preceding and Design orientated roles. More about the Development Manager role Pre-Contract Technical input; design feasibility/review, value engineering, planning surveys, energy strategy, sustainability, construction techniques and other elements as required by the Planning Director. Client EOI/ITT/PQQ and Tender Submission support to the new business, pre-contract, and estimating teams. Commission the Pre-Construction Stage Planning and Feasibility Reports; Arboriculture, Archaeological, Acoustic, Ecology, Fire Risk Assessment, Flood Risk Assessment, Traffic & Transport, Soil Investigation, Soakage Tests. Production, Management, and Review of the Design and Pre-Construction Programmes. Produce the Schedule of Service Document(s) for Designer/Consultant Appointments, Liaise with QS over Appointment & Warranty Completion. Chair and Organise Periodic Design Team Meetings (DTM), M&E Client Design Meetings, collate and distribute minutes. Efficiently Value Engineer Design Proposals in Conjunction with other members of the Project Team. Ensure Design and Contractual Standards; Employers Requirements, HQI Information, Addendum Specifications are adhered to during the Design Stages and issue relevant information to the Project Team. Manage the Production and Review of Design Information and Details during the Pre-Contract and Construction Phase. Reports to Development / Technical Director. Chair and Organise client meetings and internal project meetings. Liaise with land team in completing financial analysis of sites. Provide technical advise on remediation, drainage, services, highways, foundations. Maintain and manage pre/post development costs for fee expenditure. Collate the pre construction health and safety plan ready for sign off. Register properties with NHBC / Building control. Oversee adoption of scheme roads and sewers. A general background knowledge in Civil engineering / Architecture. Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us At Vistry Group, we build more than homes. We develop sustainable communities across all sectors of the UK housing market through our leading housing brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Delivered through Vistry Housebuilding, Countryside Partnerships and Vistry Works with the support of Vistry Services, our values of integrity, caring, and quality continue to shape all we do. We're proud that our UK Green Building Council membership, 2021 Large Housebuilder of the Year award and status as a UK top-five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating allows us to transform land into thriving spaces. We're also proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. From memories and communities to worthwhile careers, we're making Vistry. Benefits Agile Working Offers a flexible way of working. Annual Leave Enjoy 28 days' holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards
Company Info Our clients are one of the UK’s top 25 property consultancies, working with clients locally, regionally and nationally, adding value at every stage of the property life cycle. With a focus on client’s trust, they developed a way of working that includes high-level partner involvement, multi-disciplinary team approach. Their proactive collaboration, diverse networks and relationships along with their discipline, sector and geographical expertise attracts client’s right across the spectrum. From institutional investors and government agencies through to planning authorities and developers. Businesses large and small depend on their broad range of property and planning expertise to inform their property decisions. Their team of experienced professionals, network of offices and strategic alliances ensure in-depth market knowledge and a truly national perspective that their customers rely upon. They provide strategic insights and add real value into new planning, development and investment opportunities, to manage nationwide portfolios and to advise start-up businesses taking their very first commercial space. Job Purpose Forming a key part of the Development Department based at our clients Head Office in Bristol you will be focused on a variety of Agency and Development Consultancy roles. Working with a wide range of public and private sector clients including government agencies, local authorities, housing associations, residential and commercial developers, property companies, institutional investors and private landowners the role will involve all aspects of Residential Development Land and Development Consultancy throughout the South West and South Wales and the surrounding area. Employment Details Full time, permanent role Normal working hours will be from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm Monday to Friday with an hour for lunch each day normally 1 pm – 2 pm. There is the opportunity to vary start and finish times by half an hour at the beginning and end of the day, the full details of which will be provided on the commencement of employment Position summary Key responsibilities for this role include but not are not limited to: Deal with a wide range of Residential Development Agency jobs, providing advice to landowners in respect of Promotion Agreements, Options and Land Sales Assist with designing and implementing disposal strategies for landowner clients
Development consultancy to include Development Appraisal and Viability Assessments In depth market analyses to inform development strategies Undertake project co-ordination and project management, as required Take responsibility for the delivery of work in a timely manner Maintain and develop existing client relationships, both internal and external Identify opportunities for business development Work with other internal departments to enhance revenue streams
Candidate Requirements: We are looking for someone who: Experience in Commercial Property Agency role desirable Familiarity with Development Appraisal techniques and software packages Excellent client care and service delivery Strong report writing skills IT literate in MS Word, Excel and Outlook as a minimum A highly motivated commercial approach, astute and market aware Strong organization, prioritisation, time management and attention to detail skills Good communication and inter-personal skills Self-starter with the ability to work on own initiative Adaptable and proactive Receptive to change Ability to work under pressure Good team player Flexible approach Full driving license
Dec 13, 2021
Permanent
Company Info Our clients are one of the UK’s top 25 property consultancies, working with clients locally, regionally and nationally, adding value at every stage of the property life cycle. With a focus on client’s trust, they developed a way of working that includes high-level partner involvement, multi-disciplinary team approach. Their proactive collaboration, diverse networks and relationships along with their discipline, sector and geographical expertise attracts client’s right across the spectrum. From institutional investors and government agencies through to planning authorities and developers. Businesses large and small depend on their broad range of property and planning expertise to inform their property decisions. Their team of experienced professionals, network of offices and strategic alliances ensure in-depth market knowledge and a truly national perspective that their customers rely upon. They provide strategic insights and add real value into new planning, development and investment opportunities, to manage nationwide portfolios and to advise start-up businesses taking their very first commercial space. Job Purpose Forming a key part of the Development Department based at our clients Head Office in Bristol you will be focused on a variety of Agency and Development Consultancy roles. Working with a wide range of public and private sector clients including government agencies, local authorities, housing associations, residential and commercial developers, property companies, institutional investors and private landowners the role will involve all aspects of Residential Development Land and Development Consultancy throughout the South West and South Wales and the surrounding area. Employment Details Full time, permanent role Normal working hours will be from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm Monday to Friday with an hour for lunch each day normally 1 pm – 2 pm. There is the opportunity to vary start and finish times by half an hour at the beginning and end of the day, the full details of which will be provided on the commencement of employment Position summary Key responsibilities for this role include but not are not limited to: Deal with a wide range of Residential Development Agency jobs, providing advice to landowners in respect of Promotion Agreements, Options and Land Sales Assist with designing and implementing disposal strategies for landowner clients
Development consultancy to include Development Appraisal and Viability Assessments In depth market analyses to inform development strategies Undertake project co-ordination and project management, as required Take responsibility for the delivery of work in a timely manner Maintain and develop existing client relationships, both internal and external Identify opportunities for business development Work with other internal departments to enhance revenue streams
Candidate Requirements: We are looking for someone who: Experience in Commercial Property Agency role desirable Familiarity with Development Appraisal techniques and software packages Excellent client care and service delivery Strong report writing skills IT literate in MS Word, Excel and Outlook as a minimum A highly motivated commercial approach, astute and market aware Strong organization, prioritisation, time management and attention to detail skills Good communication and inter-personal skills Self-starter with the ability to work on own initiative Adaptable and proactive Receptive to change Ability to work under pressure Good team player Flexible approach Full driving license
Company Info With a vision to be identified as a trusted client advisor, our clients are national in reach, local in service and selected for their quality and expertise in the built environment. They are a leading, forward thinking multi-disciplinary consultancy in the business for over 80 years. They are a multi-award winning business that has retained its family culture and values where the health and wellbeing of their staff is taken seriously. They have a well-being initiative ‘Healthy Together’ and an active staff social club where you will get the opportunity to meet other colleagues for social and fun occasions and build friendships along the way. Job Purpose Due to recent success in securing some large, long-term appointments we can provide this exciting opportunity for career progression within the Employer’s Agent role. We are seeking a suitably experienced candidate who can demonstrate relevant knowledge, undertaking the role of Employer’s Agent/Client’s Representative and QS duties on a wide range of new build housing and mixed-use regeneration projects within London and the surrounding Counties. You will be able to cooperate with clients, colleagues and contractors/developer; be a team worker and eager to grasp new opportunities for your professional development. It is important that you are able to identify when senior support is required when delivering your activities. Hours: 35 Hours a week Position summary The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a sound grasp of undertaking the Employer’s Agent duties from inception to completion of projects, including but not limited to: Working with senior colleagues to develop a client brief and assemble the project delivery team Procuring necessary consultancy services to develop a project to planning submission/tender Working with senior colleagues to preparation robust and accurate tender and contract packages Under the direction of senior colleagues, performing key tasks in undertaking various forms of tender process (OJEU, framework and negotiated) The ability to review Contractor/Developer and Designer proposals and ensure that the Employer’s Requirements are fulfilled Working with senior colleagues to prepare contract engrossments
With support from senior colleagues, acting as Employer’s Agent, Client Representative or Contract Administrator for the delivery of the project(s) which will require: - A sound grasp of development control / regulatory requirements and funding / delivery standards within the housing sector - Chairing meetings, taking minutes and following up action plans - Undertaking most day-to-day administrative duties on the delivery of developments under the terms of JCT, D&B or similar Contracts or bespoke Development Agreements with some support form senior colleagues. - An ability to record, document and instruct necessary actions as required for the delivery of Contracts - An ability to identify aspects of risk and to seek guidance from Senior Colleagues at the correct time in order to manage and mitigate such risks
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a sound grasp of undertaking Quantity Surveying duties from inception to completion of projects, including but not limited to: Working with senior colleagues to develop a order of cost estimates, options appraisals and elemental build cost estimates Working with senior colleagues to procure projects and subsequently to prepare robust and accurate tender reports Preparation and administration of variations to building contracts Provision of cost reports during the delivery of building contracts Preparation of final accounts for building contracts Valuation of works under building contracts Although you shall have an ability to undertake many of the above functions autonomously, the candidate shall recognise when additional or senior input is required.
Candidate Requirements: Essential Criteria (qualifications, experience, skills, qualities) University degree in either Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying or a similar construction related subject RICS qualified, or close to sitting final assessment Experience in residential development Good interpersonal skills, able to interact with colleagues, clients and wider team in a professional manner. Able to work within a team Diligent with attention to detail Able to think ahead and problem-solve An ability to form and develop client relationships Desirable Criteria: Experience in non-residential development (including education and hospitality sectors) Full UK Drivers Licence The post holder may need a DBS check due to the nature of the work involved Key Values Professional Integrity Technical Expertise Solution Focused Reliable Personal Service
Dec 13, 2021
Permanent
Company Info With a vision to be identified as a trusted client advisor, our clients are national in reach, local in service and selected for their quality and expertise in the built environment. They are a leading, forward thinking multi-disciplinary consultancy in the business for over 80 years. They are a multi-award winning business that has retained its family culture and values where the health and wellbeing of their staff is taken seriously. They have a well-being initiative ‘Healthy Together’ and an active staff social club where you will get the opportunity to meet other colleagues for social and fun occasions and build friendships along the way. Job Purpose Due to recent success in securing some large, long-term appointments we can provide this exciting opportunity for career progression within the Employer’s Agent role. We are seeking a suitably experienced candidate who can demonstrate relevant knowledge, undertaking the role of Employer’s Agent/Client’s Representative and QS duties on a wide range of new build housing and mixed-use regeneration projects within London and the surrounding Counties. You will be able to cooperate with clients, colleagues and contractors/developer; be a team worker and eager to grasp new opportunities for your professional development. It is important that you are able to identify when senior support is required when delivering your activities. Hours: 35 Hours a week Position summary The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a sound grasp of undertaking the Employer’s Agent duties from inception to completion of projects, including but not limited to: Working with senior colleagues to develop a client brief and assemble the project delivery team Procuring necessary consultancy services to develop a project to planning submission/tender Working with senior colleagues to preparation robust and accurate tender and contract packages Under the direction of senior colleagues, performing key tasks in undertaking various forms of tender process (OJEU, framework and negotiated) The ability to review Contractor/Developer and Designer proposals and ensure that the Employer’s Requirements are fulfilled Working with senior colleagues to prepare contract engrossments
With support from senior colleagues, acting as Employer’s Agent, Client Representative or Contract Administrator for the delivery of the project(s) which will require: - A sound grasp of development control / regulatory requirements and funding / delivery standards within the housing sector - Chairing meetings, taking minutes and following up action plans - Undertaking most day-to-day administrative duties on the delivery of developments under the terms of JCT, D&B or similar Contracts or bespoke Development Agreements with some support form senior colleagues. - An ability to record, document and instruct necessary actions as required for the delivery of Contracts - An ability to identify aspects of risk and to seek guidance from Senior Colleagues at the correct time in order to manage and mitigate such risks
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a sound grasp of undertaking Quantity Surveying duties from inception to completion of projects, including but not limited to: Working with senior colleagues to develop a order of cost estimates, options appraisals and elemental build cost estimates Working with senior colleagues to procure projects and subsequently to prepare robust and accurate tender reports Preparation and administration of variations to building contracts Provision of cost reports during the delivery of building contracts Preparation of final accounts for building contracts Valuation of works under building contracts Although you shall have an ability to undertake many of the above functions autonomously, the candidate shall recognise when additional or senior input is required.
Candidate Requirements: Essential Criteria (qualifications, experience, skills, qualities) University degree in either Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying or a similar construction related subject RICS qualified, or close to sitting final assessment Experience in residential development Good interpersonal skills, able to interact with colleagues, clients and wider team in a professional manner. Able to work within a team Diligent with attention to detail Able to think ahead and problem-solve An ability to form and develop client relationships Desirable Criteria: Experience in non-residential development (including education and hospitality sectors) Full UK Drivers Licence The post holder may need a DBS check due to the nature of the work involved Key Values Professional Integrity Technical Expertise Solution Focused Reliable Personal Service
Vistry Partnerships - Our Story:
Delivering homes and revitalising communities is at the heart of what we do. Working with local authorities, housing associations and investors, we create lasting partnerships and deliver vibrant, sustainable places to live.
As a leading regeneration specialist, we have offices throughout England and a strong national footprint. With over 100 sites currently in production, we are recognised as an innovative and collaborative industry leader, focused on creating as many new homes of all tenures as possible.
In a Nutshell:
As our Development Manager you will be reporting into the Senior Development Manager. You will manage development from brief preparation through to planning approval, development of concept through the detailed design process, bringing the development to the market, delivery and handover of project in consultation with procurement and construction departments
What we would like from you:
Key Responsibilities -
Lead the internal project team to ensure project can be delivered effectively in alignment with business unit objectives.
Develop, maintain, monitor and report against, accurate and detailed development appraisals and development cost plan, programmes and budgets against design development.
Coordination of Development Agreement administration with project delivery team
Identify suitable candidates, shortlist, and in liaison with Planning Manager and Technical Manager coordinate competitive procurement and appointment of external consultants for pre-development and planning.
Ensure the design of the development is progressively reviewed by internal design team at appropriate stages and final authorisation from Head of Technical.
Working with the Development Estimator, ensure costs and risks are accurately monitored and reported through development process.
Monitor financial planning of development with Finance/Commercial Manager.
Working with the Technical Manager, identify and monitor site and technical constraints and in consultation with external consultant team resolve within robust and viable technical strategy.
Working with the Planning Manager, identify and monitor Town Planning risks and opportunities with JV partners and consultants.
Consult with Sales and Marketing Manager to review sales and marketing strategy, tenant requirements, residential sales options.
Co-ordinate project report for review on monthly basis. This report should encapsulate all relevant information from respective functions, Land, Planning, Technical, and Sales and Marketing.
Monitor Project during detailed design, procurement and construction phases to maintain aspirations and delivery in line with programme.
Ensure commercial tenants' requirements are met and the interfaces are managed properly.
Detailed understanding of CDM duties for Client, Principal Designer and Designers.
You will also cover various responsibilities to do with Land, Scheme Appraisals, Design and Planning, Technical and Project Delivery.Competencies -
Degree in Development / Construction related discipline or other qualifications/experience to demonstrate an equivalent level of skill
5 years experience in development management role
Experience in planning and delivery of 100+ unit / high density projects
Estate regeneration working with a range of stakeholders
Demonstrable project management skills
Leading a project team of internal and external members
Working flexibly and autonomously, whilst maintaining business objectives
Communication skills, written and verbal, for a wide range of stakeholdersThe Good Stuff:
Vistry Partnerships is a fast paced and exciting place to work. We offer our employees multiple opportunities to learn, develop and nurture successful careers with us.
Some of our key benefits include…
Competitive salary and package
28 days holiday plus the option to buy or sell up to 5 days
Private Healthcare
Sharesave scheme
Company car, car allowance or travel allowance (role and geographic dependant)
Support with a professional membershipVistry Group brings together the energy and talents of Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Vistry Partnerships (formerly Galliford Try Partnerships).
With developments from Northumberland to Cornwall and Cheshire to Norfolk, Vistry Group will be delivering around 12,000 homes a year across the country, this makes us one of the top five housebuilders in the UK.
We are a real powerhouse of a business with a focus on delivering for our people, our customers, our clients, our contractors and our shareholders
Nov 09, 2020
Permanent
Vistry Partnerships - Our Story:
Delivering homes and revitalising communities is at the heart of what we do. Working with local authorities, housing associations and investors, we create lasting partnerships and deliver vibrant, sustainable places to live.
As a leading regeneration specialist, we have offices throughout England and a strong national footprint. With over 100 sites currently in production, we are recognised as an innovative and collaborative industry leader, focused on creating as many new homes of all tenures as possible.
In a Nutshell:
As our Development Manager you will be reporting into the Senior Development Manager. You will manage development from brief preparation through to planning approval, development of concept through the detailed design process, bringing the development to the market, delivery and handover of project in consultation with procurement and construction departments
What we would like from you:
Key Responsibilities -
Lead the internal project team to ensure project can be delivered effectively in alignment with business unit objectives.
Develop, maintain, monitor and report against, accurate and detailed development appraisals and development cost plan, programmes and budgets against design development.
Coordination of Development Agreement administration with project delivery team
Identify suitable candidates, shortlist, and in liaison with Planning Manager and Technical Manager coordinate competitive procurement and appointment of external consultants for pre-development and planning.
Ensure the design of the development is progressively reviewed by internal design team at appropriate stages and final authorisation from Head of Technical.
Working with the Development Estimator, ensure costs and risks are accurately monitored and reported through development process.
Monitor financial planning of development with Finance/Commercial Manager.
Working with the Technical Manager, identify and monitor site and technical constraints and in consultation with external consultant team resolve within robust and viable technical strategy.
Working with the Planning Manager, identify and monitor Town Planning risks and opportunities with JV partners and consultants.
Consult with Sales and Marketing Manager to review sales and marketing strategy, tenant requirements, residential sales options.
Co-ordinate project report for review on monthly basis. This report should encapsulate all relevant information from respective functions, Land, Planning, Technical, and Sales and Marketing.
Monitor Project during detailed design, procurement and construction phases to maintain aspirations and delivery in line with programme.
Ensure commercial tenants' requirements are met and the interfaces are managed properly.
Detailed understanding of CDM duties for Client, Principal Designer and Designers.
You will also cover various responsibilities to do with Land, Scheme Appraisals, Design and Planning, Technical and Project Delivery.Competencies -
Degree in Development / Construction related discipline or other qualifications/experience to demonstrate an equivalent level of skill
5 years experience in development management role
Experience in planning and delivery of 100+ unit / high density projects
Estate regeneration working with a range of stakeholders
Demonstrable project management skills
Leading a project team of internal and external members
Working flexibly and autonomously, whilst maintaining business objectives
Communication skills, written and verbal, for a wide range of stakeholdersThe Good Stuff:
Vistry Partnerships is a fast paced and exciting place to work. We offer our employees multiple opportunities to learn, develop and nurture successful careers with us.
Some of our key benefits include…
Competitive salary and package
28 days holiday plus the option to buy or sell up to 5 days
Private Healthcare
Sharesave scheme
Company car, car allowance or travel allowance (role and geographic dependant)
Support with a professional membershipVistry Group brings together the energy and talents of Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Vistry Partnerships (formerly Galliford Try Partnerships).
With developments from Northumberland to Cornwall and Cheshire to Norfolk, Vistry Group will be delivering around 12,000 homes a year across the country, this makes us one of the top five housebuilders in the UK.
We are a real powerhouse of a business with a focus on delivering for our people, our customers, our clients, our contractors and our shareholders
District Energy Masterplan Lead job, Principal/Associate Mechanical Design Engineer, London, £60-75k, MEP
Your new company
This built environment consultancy is a recognised expert in low-carbon and sustainable solutions. Working on buildings, urban regeneration, masterplans, and more. They work out of a spacious office in the heart of London on projects across the capital and internationally. With a creative and dynamic team, and wide variety of project types, and clear plans for growth ahead, they can offer a busy and rewarding career path. Seeing particular growth in large scale residential regeneration across London, they have created a new position to lead early stage district heating and energy projects.
Your new role
You will take this newly created position to lead all aspects of district energy at early design stages. Your projects will be large scale urban regeneration projects, including private new build residential estates, new build social housing, major estate refurbishment, and density increases of existing developments. You will work primarily at design stages 1+2, providing clear guidance to form heat and energy masterplans. You will be supported by a team of creative and experienced engineers. Your role will be highly client-facing, and you will regularly lead client meetings and meetings with other design professionals.
What you'll need to succeed
You will have an excellent understanding of district and urban heating and energy schemes in London. You will have experience shaping masterplans and working at early design stages. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to guide clients and other key decision makers.
What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available. You will take a newly created role with an evolving remit. You will have the chance to take a key leadership position within the business and support continued growth of the business. You will receive excellent opportunities for continued career development, as well as attractive salary and benefits.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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Oct 27, 2020
Permanent
District Energy Masterplan Lead job, Principal/Associate Mechanical Design Engineer, London, £60-75k, MEP
Your new company
This built environment consultancy is a recognised expert in low-carbon and sustainable solutions. Working on buildings, urban regeneration, masterplans, and more. They work out of a spacious office in the heart of London on projects across the capital and internationally. With a creative and dynamic team, and wide variety of project types, and clear plans for growth ahead, they can offer a busy and rewarding career path. Seeing particular growth in large scale residential regeneration across London, they have created a new position to lead early stage district heating and energy projects.
Your new role
You will take this newly created position to lead all aspects of district energy at early design stages. Your projects will be large scale urban regeneration projects, including private new build residential estates, new build social housing, major estate refurbishment, and density increases of existing developments. You will work primarily at design stages 1+2, providing clear guidance to form heat and energy masterplans. You will be supported by a team of creative and experienced engineers. Your role will be highly client-facing, and you will regularly lead client meetings and meetings with other design professionals.
What you'll need to succeed
You will have an excellent understanding of district and urban heating and energy schemes in London. You will have experience shaping masterplans and working at early design stages. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to guide clients and other key decision makers.
What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available. You will take a newly created role with an evolving remit. You will have the chance to take a key leadership position within the business and support continued growth of the business. You will receive excellent opportunities for continued career development, as well as attractive salary and benefits.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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Vistry Partnerships - Our Story:
Delivering homes and revitalising communities is at the heart of what we do. Working with local authorities, housing associations and investors, we create lasting partnerships and deliver vibrant, sustainable places to live.
As a leading regeneration specialist, we have offices throughout England and a strong national footprint. With over 100 sites currently in production, we are recognised as an innovative and collaborative industry leader, focused on creating as many new homes of all tenures as possible.
In a Nutshell:
As our Sales Consultant, you will be responsible for achieving the sales targets set and maximising revenue through the sale of add ons. You will deliver exceptional Customer Service to the customer and have a positive working relationship with both Sales Manager and the Marketing Co-ordinator
What we would like from you:
Key Responsibilities -
Achieve/Exceed forecast unit sales
Determines customer needs - meets, greets, qualify, demos and closes through clear questioning and active listening
Proactively seek out prospective sales and follow up all enquiries with telephone communication and marketing literature to optimise the business opportunity
Manage their development in a competent and proactive manner
Takes responsibility for all sales leads, including Connections / Serum
Negotiate with customers to ensure the best sales outcome for the business
Have detailed knowledge of all Bovis Homes and Linden Homes house types to ensure each customer is given every opportunity to purchase a new home
Follow-up all enquiries proactively and with conviction
Refer to IFA early in the process
Manage their own development, to include external signage, show homes, sales area.
Have detailed knowledge of all relevant purchase assistance schemes, alternative site and house type options, to ensure every customer is offered a bespoke choice of sales and purchase options for them
Work with the Site team to understand the progress of build of current plots and prospective plots in order to clearly communicate with the customer
Implement the Company's continuous drive to deliver excellent customer service by advocating the customer journey and consistently exceeding customer expectations
Is fully aware of their limitations with regard to Property Misdescriptions Act, Financial Services Act and H&S
Progress sales diligently, ensuring customers are fully aware of the journey ahead, that they have the assistances of our recommended solicitors and FSA, and have carried out their post reservation within 7 days
Conducting house viewing of our show properties to prospective homeowners
Selling plots off plan
Referring to financial advice centre
Selling add-ons to new build properties (eg fixtures, fittings and accessories)
to undertake market research and complete competitor analysis where required
Maintain plot files and customer records in accordance with GDPR
Take responsibility for all company property and equipment across each site within the specified sales hub
Competencies -
5 GCSEs / GCE including Mathematics and English (at C grade or above).
A Levels in any discipline.
Expertise in new build / planned developments
A sales background with a proven track record of selling property off plan
Experience working in a customer facing role delivering under pressure
Experience in generating leads and sales through telephone-based business development
Proven track record of achieving sales targets
Proven track record of successfully completing the sales process with customers
Comfortable using multi-channel forms of communication
Ability to handle complaints and difficult situations
Strong negotiation and sales skills
Full driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle
Ability to read property / plot plans and explain them to a customer
Ability to understand and diligently follow process
Strong IT skills including experience of using Microsoft Office and bespoke systems
Ability to achieve sales targets
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to work as part of a team
Hold the same values as the Company
Experience of using an enquiry database
The Good Stuff:
Vistry Partnerships is a fast paced and exciting place to work. We offer our employees multiple opportunities to learn, develop and nurture successful careers with us.
Some of our key benefits include…
Competitive salary and package
28 days holiday plus the option to buy or sell up to 5 days
Private Healthcare
Sharesave scheme
Company car, car allowance or travel allowance (role and geographic dependant)
Support with a professional membership
Vistry Group brings together the energy and talents of Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Vistry Partnerships (formerly Galliford Try Partnerships).
With developments from Northumberland to Cornwall and Cheshire to Norfolk, Vistry Group will be delivering around 12,000 homes a year across the country, this makes us one of the top five housebuilders in the UK.
We are a real powerhouse of a business with a focus on delivering for our people, our customers, our clients, our contractors and our shareholders
Oct 27, 2020
Permanent
Vistry Partnerships - Our Story:
Delivering homes and revitalising communities is at the heart of what we do. Working with local authorities, housing associations and investors, we create lasting partnerships and deliver vibrant, sustainable places to live.
As a leading regeneration specialist, we have offices throughout England and a strong national footprint. With over 100 sites currently in production, we are recognised as an innovative and collaborative industry leader, focused on creating as many new homes of all tenures as possible.
In a Nutshell:
As our Sales Consultant, you will be responsible for achieving the sales targets set and maximising revenue through the sale of add ons. You will deliver exceptional Customer Service to the customer and have a positive working relationship with both Sales Manager and the Marketing Co-ordinator
What we would like from you:
Key Responsibilities -
Achieve/Exceed forecast unit sales
Determines customer needs - meets, greets, qualify, demos and closes through clear questioning and active listening
Proactively seek out prospective sales and follow up all enquiries with telephone communication and marketing literature to optimise the business opportunity
Manage their development in a competent and proactive manner
Takes responsibility for all sales leads, including Connections / Serum
Negotiate with customers to ensure the best sales outcome for the business
Have detailed knowledge of all Bovis Homes and Linden Homes house types to ensure each customer is given every opportunity to purchase a new home
Follow-up all enquiries proactively and with conviction
Refer to IFA early in the process
Manage their own development, to include external signage, show homes, sales area.
Have detailed knowledge of all relevant purchase assistance schemes, alternative site and house type options, to ensure every customer is offered a bespoke choice of sales and purchase options for them
Work with the Site team to understand the progress of build of current plots and prospective plots in order to clearly communicate with the customer
Implement the Company's continuous drive to deliver excellent customer service by advocating the customer journey and consistently exceeding customer expectations
Is fully aware of their limitations with regard to Property Misdescriptions Act, Financial Services Act and H&S
Progress sales diligently, ensuring customers are fully aware of the journey ahead, that they have the assistances of our recommended solicitors and FSA, and have carried out their post reservation within 7 days
Conducting house viewing of our show properties to prospective homeowners
Selling plots off plan
Referring to financial advice centre
Selling add-ons to new build properties (eg fixtures, fittings and accessories)
to undertake market research and complete competitor analysis where required
Maintain plot files and customer records in accordance with GDPR
Take responsibility for all company property and equipment across each site within the specified sales hub
Competencies -
5 GCSEs / GCE including Mathematics and English (at C grade or above).
A Levels in any discipline.
Expertise in new build / planned developments
A sales background with a proven track record of selling property off plan
Experience working in a customer facing role delivering under pressure
Experience in generating leads and sales through telephone-based business development
Proven track record of achieving sales targets
Proven track record of successfully completing the sales process with customers
Comfortable using multi-channel forms of communication
Ability to handle complaints and difficult situations
Strong negotiation and sales skills
Full driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle
Ability to read property / plot plans and explain them to a customer
Ability to understand and diligently follow process
Strong IT skills including experience of using Microsoft Office and bespoke systems
Ability to achieve sales targets
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to work as part of a team
Hold the same values as the Company
Experience of using an enquiry database
The Good Stuff:
Vistry Partnerships is a fast paced and exciting place to work. We offer our employees multiple opportunities to learn, develop and nurture successful careers with us.
Some of our key benefits include…
Competitive salary and package
28 days holiday plus the option to buy or sell up to 5 days
Private Healthcare
Sharesave scheme
Company car, car allowance or travel allowance (role and geographic dependant)
Support with a professional membership
Vistry Group brings together the energy and talents of Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Vistry Partnerships (formerly Galliford Try Partnerships).
With developments from Northumberland to Cornwall and Cheshire to Norfolk, Vistry Group will be delivering around 12,000 homes a year across the country, this makes us one of the top five housebuilders in the UK.
We are a real powerhouse of a business with a focus on delivering for our people, our customers, our clients, our contractors and our shareholders
Title: Assistant Contracts Manager
Location: Loughton
*Applications close on 26th August 2020
For You. For everyone.
Kier Housing Maintenance provides services across both the public and private sector, focusing in particular on the local authority, housing association and private rented sectors. We work in the Housing repairs and maintenance sector, Voids, planned works, project work (including non-housing) and fire safety.
Kier Housing maintenance have an excellent opportunity for a Assistant Contracts Manager to join our team
Some of your will be responsibilities:
Establish and ensure the effective implementation of the Quality Management System, compliance with contract quality requirements and the compilation of records to demonstrate the conformity of the works.
Provide continuous improvement support to operational delivery through the introduction of new technology, improved processes and increased resource competency.
Assess compliance, or operational risks and develop risk management strategies in conjunction with the H&S professionals within the Business.
Identify compliance issues that require follow-up or investigation to ensure the rectification of such issues is completed to a satisfactory standard in the quickest time possible by collaborative working with the Head of Compliance.
Ensure that agreed quality controls in place are fully understood and implemented.
Support the Contract Manager with effective Contract Management to ensure that our supply chain are completing the required servicing regimes and producing the required documentation in sufficient time to ensure statutory and non-statutory compliance for our client.What are we looking for?:
Suitable operational and compliance management experience in a similar role
Working knowledge of Health and Safety at Work
Full understanding of risk management.
Flexible and able to travel within the UK as required is essential
Able to understand and work within complex circumstances with tight deadlines is essential
Fire Safety related qualification, preferably IFSM approved or equivalent and Asbestos P402/P405/P406In reward for your hard work, we offer a competitive salary and market leading benefits package including
Free Life Assurance
Access to our valuable pension scheme Matched up to 7.5%
Kier Retirement Savings Plan
Generous annual leave allowance
Options to participate in Cycle2Work and Payroll Giving schemes
Two employee Share Scheme options
Employee Assistance Programme
Access to Kier Rewards, our exclusive Discount Shopping Site with deals available at over 800 retailers
Plus many more benefits geared to your wellbeing.Apply today !
It's worth remembering that we'll undertake the relevant/standard employment checks if you're successful in the selection process. This includes taking up your references, as well as checking your ID, driving licence (if appropriate) and your right to work in the UK. Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.
Make the journey. Leave a legacy.
Bring your talent and ambition to Kier and you will be given the scope and opportunity to invest in your own future, to build your expertise and contribute to a rich and diverse culture.
Kier is an inclusive employer.
Let's shape your world together.
* Please note interviews make take place before the closing date
Aug 14, 2020
Permanent
Title: Assistant Contracts Manager
Location: Loughton
*Applications close on 26th August 2020
For You. For everyone.
Kier Housing Maintenance provides services across both the public and private sector, focusing in particular on the local authority, housing association and private rented sectors. We work in the Housing repairs and maintenance sector, Voids, planned works, project work (including non-housing) and fire safety.
Kier Housing maintenance have an excellent opportunity for a Assistant Contracts Manager to join our team
Some of your will be responsibilities:
Establish and ensure the effective implementation of the Quality Management System, compliance with contract quality requirements and the compilation of records to demonstrate the conformity of the works.
Provide continuous improvement support to operational delivery through the introduction of new technology, improved processes and increased resource competency.
Assess compliance, or operational risks and develop risk management strategies in conjunction with the H&S professionals within the Business.
Identify compliance issues that require follow-up or investigation to ensure the rectification of such issues is completed to a satisfactory standard in the quickest time possible by collaborative working with the Head of Compliance.
Ensure that agreed quality controls in place are fully understood and implemented.
Support the Contract Manager with effective Contract Management to ensure that our supply chain are completing the required servicing regimes and producing the required documentation in sufficient time to ensure statutory and non-statutory compliance for our client.What are we looking for?:
Suitable operational and compliance management experience in a similar role
Working knowledge of Health and Safety at Work
Full understanding of risk management.
Flexible and able to travel within the UK as required is essential
Able to understand and work within complex circumstances with tight deadlines is essential
Fire Safety related qualification, preferably IFSM approved or equivalent and Asbestos P402/P405/P406In reward for your hard work, we offer a competitive salary and market leading benefits package including
Free Life Assurance
Access to our valuable pension scheme Matched up to 7.5%
Kier Retirement Savings Plan
Generous annual leave allowance
Options to participate in Cycle2Work and Payroll Giving schemes
Two employee Share Scheme options
Employee Assistance Programme
Access to Kier Rewards, our exclusive Discount Shopping Site with deals available at over 800 retailers
Plus many more benefits geared to your wellbeing.Apply today !
It's worth remembering that we'll undertake the relevant/standard employment checks if you're successful in the selection process. This includes taking up your references, as well as checking your ID, driving licence (if appropriate) and your right to work in the UK. Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.
Make the journey. Leave a legacy.
Bring your talent and ambition to Kier and you will be given the scope and opportunity to invest in your own future, to build your expertise and contribute to a rich and diverse culture.
Kier is an inclusive employer.
Let's shape your world together.
* Please note interviews make take place before the closing date
Group Technical and Innovation Manager
When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed.
Bellway is a FTSE 250 house builder, headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, which operates 22 trading divisions across England, Scotland and Wales. The company has grown from a family firm, established more than 70 years ago, into a respected national brand, selling over ten thousand homes a year.
At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success and our goal is to provide a rewarding and fulfilling career in line with our values of quality, service and trust. In addition to this we are committed to being a more inclusive employer and invite applications from a variety of backgrounds.
There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK’s largest house builders as a Group Technical & Innovation Manager. This is a new role, which will provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to develop and shape future changes and improvements to policies, processes and product development.
The Role
The role of Group Technical Innovations Manager will report to the Group Commercial Director.
Principle accountabilities of the Group Technical Innovations Manager role include:
* Liaison with external supply partners to consider product development.
* Liaise with external stakeholders such as other house builders, HBF, NHBC, MHCLG and government to ensure we are working collaboratively.
* Consider alternative modern methods of construction, undertake factory visits in the UK and overseas where necessary.
* Liaise with Divisional teams to arrange trials of new innovative products and provide reports and recommendations to Senior Management.
* Consider all impending changes to building regulations, the future homes standard and work closely with the Group Commercial/Technical team to deliver a strategy for the wider business.
* Research all renewable energy technology options, in accordance with the zero carbon agenda.
Experience, Qualifications and Skills
Experience
* Extensive senior level experience of working for a house builder, consultancy or supplier/sub-contractor in a relevant field with expert knowledge of building regulations
* Expert knowledge of the building regulations, NHBC standards and sustainable construction methods.
Qualifications and Training
* Ideally Degree Qualified in a technical or construction discipline
* Working towards or already Chartered in a technical or construction discipline
* Hold relevant level of CSCS Card
* Full UK driving licence
Skills and Aptitude
* Strong listening and communication skills
* Strong networking and negotiation skills and able to influence regulators, technical and construction staff.
* Self-motivating, enthusiastic, flexible and driven to meet deadlines.
* Able to deliver training
* Committed to research, learning and self-development
* Proficient IT skills along with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and the ability to adapt to new systems
* Committed to diversity and inclusion
The Role and Working Conditions
* Location of this role is flexible
* Willing to be flexible in respect to day to day duties and hours worked.
* Willingness and ability to travel to Divisional offices, housing developments and supply chain factories nationwide and abroad.
In return we can offer you:
* Competitive salary
* Competitive annual bonus scheme
* Company car or car allowance
* Contributory pension scheme
* Life assurance
Aug 07, 2020
Permanent
Group Technical and Innovation Manager
When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed.
Bellway is a FTSE 250 house builder, headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, which operates 22 trading divisions across England, Scotland and Wales. The company has grown from a family firm, established more than 70 years ago, into a respected national brand, selling over ten thousand homes a year.
At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success and our goal is to provide a rewarding and fulfilling career in line with our values of quality, service and trust. In addition to this we are committed to being a more inclusive employer and invite applications from a variety of backgrounds.
There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK’s largest house builders as a Group Technical & Innovation Manager. This is a new role, which will provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to develop and shape future changes and improvements to policies, processes and product development.
The Role
The role of Group Technical Innovations Manager will report to the Group Commercial Director.
Principle accountabilities of the Group Technical Innovations Manager role include:
* Liaison with external supply partners to consider product development.
* Liaise with external stakeholders such as other house builders, HBF, NHBC, MHCLG and government to ensure we are working collaboratively.
* Consider alternative modern methods of construction, undertake factory visits in the UK and overseas where necessary.
* Liaise with Divisional teams to arrange trials of new innovative products and provide reports and recommendations to Senior Management.
* Consider all impending changes to building regulations, the future homes standard and work closely with the Group Commercial/Technical team to deliver a strategy for the wider business.
* Research all renewable energy technology options, in accordance with the zero carbon agenda.
Experience, Qualifications and Skills
Experience
* Extensive senior level experience of working for a house builder, consultancy or supplier/sub-contractor in a relevant field with expert knowledge of building regulations
* Expert knowledge of the building regulations, NHBC standards and sustainable construction methods.
Qualifications and Training
* Ideally Degree Qualified in a technical or construction discipline
* Working towards or already Chartered in a technical or construction discipline
* Hold relevant level of CSCS Card
* Full UK driving licence
Skills and Aptitude
* Strong listening and communication skills
* Strong networking and negotiation skills and able to influence regulators, technical and construction staff.
* Self-motivating, enthusiastic, flexible and driven to meet deadlines.
* Able to deliver training
* Committed to research, learning and self-development
* Proficient IT skills along with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and the ability to adapt to new systems
* Committed to diversity and inclusion
The Role and Working Conditions
* Location of this role is flexible
* Willing to be flexible in respect to day to day duties and hours worked.
* Willingness and ability to travel to Divisional offices, housing developments and supply chain factories nationwide and abroad.
In return we can offer you:
* Competitive salary
* Competitive annual bonus scheme
* Company car or car allowance
* Contributory pension scheme
* Life assurance
Building Safety Surveyor
Maidstone, Kent
£42,000
Background
Our client is excited to be setting out their next chapter. They have grown significantly over the past few years, building quality homes and investing in their local communities. Their ambition is to be the landlord of choice in Maidstone and mid Kent therefore they recognise that they need to continue to focus and strengthen their foundations to ensure their buildings are safe and they provide an excellent customer experience.
Following the launch of their new Corporate Plan and Operations Service Strategy, now is an exciting time to be joining them. You will be part of a newly structured Property team in their Operations directorate and play a key role in shaping their future.
What you'll be doing
As Building Safety Surveyor, you will be responsible for the property assets and working to deliver the asset management strategy. You will undertake a range of building surveying including but not limited to feasibility studies, options appraisals, building longer term work plans for stock to meet housing standards.
You will be a direct liaison with the proposed Building Safety Regulator and Fire Services, as well as other professional bodies including Local Authorities Building Control and HSE.
More about you. What can you bring?
They are looking for an individual that has a clear focus on performance. You will be driven, collaborative, a team player and want to do the right thing and do it to a high standard.
You will have a degree in Surveying or similar equivalent qualification. You will be able to demonstrate experience in housing/construction industry advising on aspects of Health /Building Safety. You will have excellent influencing and communication skills.
When and where you'll be doing it
You will enjoy a 37 hour working week and earn an annual salary of circa £42,000 dependent upon your knowledge, skills and experience.
Our client’s head office is in central Maidstone where you will be based in their new modern and bright office space which offers creative, collaborative and flexible ways of working.
What will you get in return?
Creating an environment which enables their people to thrive is crucial for them and their Total Reward package goes beyond your salary, designed to support you throughout your working life here.
You’ll get:
*
28 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays)
*
Company Pension contribution and life assurance
*
Flexible Benefits including health cash plan, additional holiday purchase, cycle to work scheme, onsite gym, retail discounts and more.
*
An annual Wellbeing Fund
Closing Date: Monday 10 August at Midnight
Interviews: w/c Monday 17 August
Jul 23, 2020
Permanent
Building Safety Surveyor
Maidstone, Kent
£42,000
Background
Our client is excited to be setting out their next chapter. They have grown significantly over the past few years, building quality homes and investing in their local communities. Their ambition is to be the landlord of choice in Maidstone and mid Kent therefore they recognise that they need to continue to focus and strengthen their foundations to ensure their buildings are safe and they provide an excellent customer experience.
Following the launch of their new Corporate Plan and Operations Service Strategy, now is an exciting time to be joining them. You will be part of a newly structured Property team in their Operations directorate and play a key role in shaping their future.
What you'll be doing
As Building Safety Surveyor, you will be responsible for the property assets and working to deliver the asset management strategy. You will undertake a range of building surveying including but not limited to feasibility studies, options appraisals, building longer term work plans for stock to meet housing standards.
You will be a direct liaison with the proposed Building Safety Regulator and Fire Services, as well as other professional bodies including Local Authorities Building Control and HSE.
More about you. What can you bring?
They are looking for an individual that has a clear focus on performance. You will be driven, collaborative, a team player and want to do the right thing and do it to a high standard.
You will have a degree in Surveying or similar equivalent qualification. You will be able to demonstrate experience in housing/construction industry advising on aspects of Health /Building Safety. You will have excellent influencing and communication skills.
When and where you'll be doing it
You will enjoy a 37 hour working week and earn an annual salary of circa £42,000 dependent upon your knowledge, skills and experience.
Our client’s head office is in central Maidstone where you will be based in their new modern and bright office space which offers creative, collaborative and flexible ways of working.
What will you get in return?
Creating an environment which enables their people to thrive is crucial for them and their Total Reward package goes beyond your salary, designed to support you throughout your working life here.
You’ll get:
*
28 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays)
*
Company Pension contribution and life assurance
*
Flexible Benefits including health cash plan, additional holiday purchase, cycle to work scheme, onsite gym, retail discounts and more.
*
An annual Wellbeing Fund
Closing Date: Monday 10 August at Midnight
Interviews: w/c Monday 17 August
Ref: J22042
Technical Manager - High Quality Residential Refurbishment
Barnet
£70k - £75k plus benefits
One of our clients, a medium-sized company, who specialise in high quality residential refurbishment and new-builds, ranging from £5m-£15m, are currently recruiting for a Technical Manager. You will be reporting directly into the Managing Director, it's a standalone role and you must have experience running a similar project or working part of a small team. The project is a 5 storey development, comprises of a basement car park, commercial on the ground floor and 45 apartments.
Main Purpose:
Your role will be to appoint external consultants and manage and coordinate them through all stages of planning through to commercial, production, sales and adoptions. You much check the layout drawings, suppliers and manufacturers details and assist in obtaining necessary Building Regulation Technical Approvals and advise the internal teams of all updates and progress.
Key Responsibilities:
• Prepare for, attend and participate in all necessary key meetings as required by the Operational Framework.
• Attend all site based and Head Office Development Meetings as necessary.
• Run design team meetings and follow up actions specified.
• Continual input into Value Improvement process.
• Input into health, safety and environmental check lists including house type risk assessments.
• Provide any necessary Input into CDM.
• Any other duties as defined and required by the Managing Director and Project Manager
• Attend progress meetings with Housing Associations and other none residential land uses and ensure appropriate information is provided to allow planning and contractual requirements to be met.
• Produce any home user guide information required by housing association.
• Ensure thorough co-ordination between all consultants to prevent any adopting, conflicting or maintenance issues during construction of the development.
• Work with commercial team to provide a detailed materials schedule and plot schedule details for the development to ensure commercial objectives are maintained and planning constraints met.
• Commercial awareness of proposals is continually essential.
• Clear all Building Regulation conditions to ensure CML's can be delivered in line with Regional Budget.
• Arrange for the preparation of all working drawing requirements -residential and none residential uses - and supporting information for issue to Commercial Department for tendering purposes in line with agreed Programme, utilizing external consultants where appropriate.
• Undertake detailed assessment and approval of all supporting suppliers and manufacturer's information, including renewable energy requirements.
Key Skills:
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role
• Full Technical understanding and knowledge of regulatory constraints must be clearly demonstrated.
• Ability to demonstrate continuing development and understanding of emerging requirements. Understanding of the planning process.
• Detailed experience of building regulations process
• Excellent communication skills and team work are essential.
If you have the relevant experience and would like to apply for this role, or wish to have a confidential chat, then please feel free to contact Paige Wooding on (phone number removed)
To view all of our current roles then please visit our website; (url removed) or register for alerts on our App (available on the App Store and on Google play).
Please bear in mind that we often get a high volume of applications for each role. We'd love to call every single person, even if they're not the right fit, but we just can't. What we can guarantee is that we will strive to contact suitable candidates, who have the required experience and background for this role or any other current roles, as soon as possible. Finally, if you call us, we make a huge effort to take every call (if we're not already on the phone) and will always return calls and messages
Jul 14, 2020
Permanent
Ref: J22042
Technical Manager - High Quality Residential Refurbishment
Barnet
£70k - £75k plus benefits
One of our clients, a medium-sized company, who specialise in high quality residential refurbishment and new-builds, ranging from £5m-£15m, are currently recruiting for a Technical Manager. You will be reporting directly into the Managing Director, it's a standalone role and you must have experience running a similar project or working part of a small team. The project is a 5 storey development, comprises of a basement car park, commercial on the ground floor and 45 apartments.
Main Purpose:
Your role will be to appoint external consultants and manage and coordinate them through all stages of planning through to commercial, production, sales and adoptions. You much check the layout drawings, suppliers and manufacturers details and assist in obtaining necessary Building Regulation Technical Approvals and advise the internal teams of all updates and progress.
Key Responsibilities:
• Prepare for, attend and participate in all necessary key meetings as required by the Operational Framework.
• Attend all site based and Head Office Development Meetings as necessary.
• Run design team meetings and follow up actions specified.
• Continual input into Value Improvement process.
• Input into health, safety and environmental check lists including house type risk assessments.
• Provide any necessary Input into CDM.
• Any other duties as defined and required by the Managing Director and Project Manager
• Attend progress meetings with Housing Associations and other none residential land uses and ensure appropriate information is provided to allow planning and contractual requirements to be met.
• Produce any home user guide information required by housing association.
• Ensure thorough co-ordination between all consultants to prevent any adopting, conflicting or maintenance issues during construction of the development.
• Work with commercial team to provide a detailed materials schedule and plot schedule details for the development to ensure commercial objectives are maintained and planning constraints met.
• Commercial awareness of proposals is continually essential.
• Clear all Building Regulation conditions to ensure CML's can be delivered in line with Regional Budget.
• Arrange for the preparation of all working drawing requirements -residential and none residential uses - and supporting information for issue to Commercial Department for tendering purposes in line with agreed Programme, utilizing external consultants where appropriate.
• Undertake detailed assessment and approval of all supporting suppliers and manufacturer's information, including renewable energy requirements.
Key Skills:
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role
• Full Technical understanding and knowledge of regulatory constraints must be clearly demonstrated.
• Ability to demonstrate continuing development and understanding of emerging requirements. Understanding of the planning process.
• Detailed experience of building regulations process
• Excellent communication skills and team work are essential.
If you have the relevant experience and would like to apply for this role, or wish to have a confidential chat, then please feel free to contact Paige Wooding on (phone number removed)
To view all of our current roles then please visit our website; (url removed) or register for alerts on our App (available on the App Store and on Google play).
Please bear in mind that we often get a high volume of applications for each role. We'd love to call every single person, even if they're not the right fit, but we just can't. What we can guarantee is that we will strive to contact suitable candidates, who have the required experience and background for this role or any other current roles, as soon as possible. Finally, if you call us, we make a huge effort to take every call (if we're not already on the phone) and will always return calls and messages
About the opportunity
Badenoch & Clark are partnering exclusively with a local housing association to assist them in recruiting a Project Officer for Fire Refurbishment on a permanent basis to work out of their offices located in Doncaster however due to changes in the ways of working post Covid there will be many options for agile working.
Job purpose
The role will be to facilitate the fire risk assessment programme with the Fire Risk Assessors, internal stakeholders and any outside contractors.
This role will act as the organisations contact for any support required during the programmes, facilitating the programme reviews and reporting to the SMT on any progress.
The ideal candidate will have experience of managing contractors on site within a housing setting, project managing fire refurbishment schemes from start to finish.
Core duties
*Along with the Compliance Manager and Head of Assets - review the quality of FRA's while challenging any findings were fit.
*Once FRA's are agreed - manage them through the cloud based management system including;
- Managing stock list - ensuring this looks and is consistent
- Review of any draft documents with relevant colleagues
- Facilitation of allocation of actions i.e. setting up meetings and with updating these on - - Fire Risk Assessors cloud based management tool
- On-going management of actions on Fire Risk Assessors cloud based management tool - Dealing with any queries that come through
- Liaising with Fire Risk Assessors on clarifications /queries / extensions
- Ensuring sufficient information / clarity provided on Fire Risk Assessors cloud based management tool actions to teams building scope of works
- Monitoring of actions due (outstanding etc.)
- Reassigning actions as required
- Reporting on status of actions / buildings / progress as required
*Although the individual actions on the FRA's will be owned by each stakeholder in the process, this role is vital co-ordinating all the separate teams, supporting by putting together scopes of work, dealing with contractors (internally and externally) and coming up with solution based outcomes to any issues that arise.
Candidate Requirements
*Higher National Certificate/Diploma in Building Studies or equivalent.
*Sound knowledge of the wider Fire Safety issues,
*Building Regulations, CDM, and Health and Safety legislation.
*Full UK driving licence
*Experience of working with and knowledge of the Regulatory Reform Order (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
*Experience of implementing and maintaining accurate records and undertaking performance monitoring, ideally in relation to fire safety.
*Experience of communicating effectively with a range of stakeholders, at different levels, both verbally and in writing.
*Experience of providing technical advice and innovative solutions to a range of different stakeholders in relation to fire safety and compliance.
Package & Benefits
*Circa £32,000
*Local Government Pension Scheme
*Agile and home working
*Annual leave between 28-37 days with enhancements based on service length and the grade of the post
*Paternity and maternity leave above the national standard
*Provisions for parental and special leave
Next Steps
Closing date for applications is Sunday 5th July so please contact me during the week commencing 29th June to discuss in full.
Badenoch + Clark acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Badenoch + Clark UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Badenoch + Clark. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser: https://(url removed)/en-gb/candidate-privacy
Jun 30, 2020
Permanent
About the opportunity
Badenoch & Clark are partnering exclusively with a local housing association to assist them in recruiting a Project Officer for Fire Refurbishment on a permanent basis to work out of their offices located in Doncaster however due to changes in the ways of working post Covid there will be many options for agile working.
Job purpose
The role will be to facilitate the fire risk assessment programme with the Fire Risk Assessors, internal stakeholders and any outside contractors.
This role will act as the organisations contact for any support required during the programmes, facilitating the programme reviews and reporting to the SMT on any progress.
The ideal candidate will have experience of managing contractors on site within a housing setting, project managing fire refurbishment schemes from start to finish.
Core duties
*Along with the Compliance Manager and Head of Assets - review the quality of FRA's while challenging any findings were fit.
*Once FRA's are agreed - manage them through the cloud based management system including;
- Managing stock list - ensuring this looks and is consistent
- Review of any draft documents with relevant colleagues
- Facilitation of allocation of actions i.e. setting up meetings and with updating these on - - Fire Risk Assessors cloud based management tool
- On-going management of actions on Fire Risk Assessors cloud based management tool - Dealing with any queries that come through
- Liaising with Fire Risk Assessors on clarifications /queries / extensions
- Ensuring sufficient information / clarity provided on Fire Risk Assessors cloud based management tool actions to teams building scope of works
- Monitoring of actions due (outstanding etc.)
- Reassigning actions as required
- Reporting on status of actions / buildings / progress as required
*Although the individual actions on the FRA's will be owned by each stakeholder in the process, this role is vital co-ordinating all the separate teams, supporting by putting together scopes of work, dealing with contractors (internally and externally) and coming up with solution based outcomes to any issues that arise.
Candidate Requirements
*Higher National Certificate/Diploma in Building Studies or equivalent.
*Sound knowledge of the wider Fire Safety issues,
*Building Regulations, CDM, and Health and Safety legislation.
*Full UK driving licence
*Experience of working with and knowledge of the Regulatory Reform Order (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
*Experience of implementing and maintaining accurate records and undertaking performance monitoring, ideally in relation to fire safety.
*Experience of communicating effectively with a range of stakeholders, at different levels, both verbally and in writing.
*Experience of providing technical advice and innovative solutions to a range of different stakeholders in relation to fire safety and compliance.
Package & Benefits
*Circa £32,000
*Local Government Pension Scheme
*Agile and home working
*Annual leave between 28-37 days with enhancements based on service length and the grade of the post
*Paternity and maternity leave above the national standard
*Provisions for parental and special leave
Next Steps
Closing date for applications is Sunday 5th July so please contact me during the week commencing 29th June to discuss in full.
Badenoch + Clark acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Badenoch + Clark UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Badenoch + Clark. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser: https://(url removed)/en-gb/candidate-privacy