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Job Title: Building Surveying Manager Contract Type: Temporary / Interim to Perm potentially Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week Location: Ipswich Job Overview We are seeking an experienced and motivated Building Surveying Manager to lead the delivery of a high-quality, customer-focused professional surveying service. The postholder will manage a team of Chartered Surveyors and technical officers, overseeing the maintenance, refurbishment, and major capital improvement programmes for the Council's housing stock. The role is responsible for ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, health and safety regulations, and delivering projects to time, cost, and quality standards. You will play a key leadership role in driving service improvements, ensuring value for money, and maintaining safe, well-managed homes across the borough. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage a team of Chartered Building Surveyors and technical officers, ensuring effective allocation, monitoring, and appraisal of workloads. Oversee responsive repairs, planned maintenance, and capital improvement programmes. Provide technical leadership on complex building, structural, and compliance-related issues. Manage significant budgets, procurement processes, and contractor performance to achieve best value. Undertake feasibility studies, specifications, and tender documentation for building works, including compliance with CDM Regulations. Carry out and oversee building surveys, condition inspections, and disrepair investigations. Ensure all works comply with health and safety, environmental, and building regulations. Lead service improvement initiatives and implement innovative solutions to enhance housing services. Represent the Council at senior forums, meetings, and liaise with councillors and external stakeholders. Prepare reports, policies, and strategies to support the Housing Service's strategic objectives. Candidate Requirements Degree or equivalent qualification in Building Surveying or a related discipline . Chartered Membership of RICS or equivalent professional body (or working towards). Minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience managing housing maintenance and improvement programmes. Proven leadership and project management experience within a local authority, housing association, or similar environment. Strong understanding of building legislation, CDM Regulations, H&S, and contract management . Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office, CAD , and asset management software. Desirable Management qualification (DMS or equivalent). NEBOSH or IOSH Managing Safely certification. Experience working in a Local Authority or Registered Provider environment.

Property Data Validation Officer Location: Hybrid working (with travel to a London-based office as required) Contract Type: Interim - 6 months initially Day Rate: 300 per day (Inside IR35) Panoramic Associates is working in partnership with a progressive Local Authority to recruit an experienced Property Data Validation Officer on an interim basis. This is an exciting opportunity to play a strategic role in managing and optimising property asset data across a large and varied public sector estate. Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of property management? This role offers the chance to be at the forefront of asset intelligence, ensuring the safety and efficiency of social housing in London. Join a dynamic team within the Asset Management sector, where your contributions will directly influence critical decisions affecting local residents, council officers, and service providers. Role Overview: The Property Data Validation Officer will be instrumental in the production and communication of property-based asset intelligence data. This position supports the Asset Information Manager and collaborates with various stakeholders to provide technical and administrative solutions. The role is crucial in maintaining and improving data collection and reporting systems, ensuring statutory compliance in areas such as Gas Safety, Fire Protection, and Electrical Testing. Key Responsibilities: - Maintain and develop Council data, systems, and business processes for effective asset management. - Design, write, and run reports using Power Query (Power BI/Excel), SQL, and other technologies. - Facilitate data gathering, manipulation, analysis, and sharing, including producing reports and performance indicators. - Ensure accuracy and validation of annual statistical data for statutory returns. - Provide up-to-date forecast outputs for stock condition and planned works. - Develop and present logically prioritised programmes of planned work. - Support the development of compliance monitoring systems, providing critical health and safety performance data. - Update databases with completed maintenance and capital programme works. - Act as first-line support for Asset Information Systems, including troubleshooting and training. Skills and Experience Required: - Proficiency in data modelling and report generation using Power Query, SQL, and related technologies. - Strong analytical skills with the ability to manipulate and interpret complex data sets. - Experience in maintaining and developing data systems and business processes. - Excellent communication skills to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders. - Ability to work independently and as part of a team. - Knowledge of statutory compliance requirements in property management is advantageous. How to Apply: To learn more or express interest in this opportunity, please apply with your CV. Panoramic Associates will be in touch to discuss your experience and suitability for the role.

MMP Consultancy currently have an opportunity for a Senior Project Manager (Capital Works) to work with a local authority based in West London. This will be an interim position paying £400p/d Umbrella. My client is looking for someone who can manage the delivery of services in a timely and proactive way, to ensure that they are well coordinated, embed a culture of customer focus, innovation, drive continuous improvement and deliver value for money. Purpose Of The Role: The post holder is 1 of 2 Senior Project Manager (Capital Works) to support delivery of the activities within Capital Works Delivery to ensure best practices are followed, costs are controlled, and the department maximises its contribution to the council's strategic objectives. Lead on the efficient delivery of all construction related activities (predominantly RIBA work stages 4 - 6) including leading a team of staff on the day-to-day planning, supervision, direction and monitoring of construction operations, ensuring that projects (tasks) are delivered in a timely and sustainable manner, whilst achieving project targets and meeting customer expectations. Be accountable for construction activities particularly focused on ensuring projects are properly administered and delivered to the highest quality and standards, minimising disruption to residents and other stakeholders, whilst driving best value for the Council, leaseholders and other affected stakeholders. Prepare and present to internal and external stakeholders, timely, relevant and accurate reports on projects and/or the Investment Programmes. Promote and ensure sites follow good Project governance through the policies and procedures laid out by Council. Develop and maintain effective and productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and to promote and protect the reputation of the council whilst remaining customer focused and in line with the core policies and values. Deputise for the Senior Construction Manager and attend meetings as required. Ensure team members maintain excellent project (Task) related records of general administration, quality, financial, meeting minutes, variations, guarantees and warranties, drawings and the like and demand the same discipline from other project (Task) team members. To work closely with the Senior Construction Manager and Commercial and Quality Assurance Manager to ensure accurate reporting for team to consolidate month end performance and ensure programmes and costings are in line with forecasts. To be the 'key influence' in a robust decision making process and leader in the partnering ethos. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Responsibilities Develop and maintain systems, processes and documentation to ensure team members properly fulfil the role under the Term Partnering Agreements. Track and report on the progress of all Task Orders from Commencement Order through to rectification of defects, final account and handover to the Building Maintenance and Mechanical and Electrical teams. Record and present Service Provider KPI performance against the criteria defined in the KPI Handbook. Work collaboratively with the Service Provider to ensure minimum acceptable standards are achieved and performance is continuously improved Operational Responsibilities Lead and develop the team and ensure that the Senior Construction Manager is properly informed and involved as appropriate, through the provision of timely, relevant and accurate management information, guidance and reports. Work with internal and external stakeholders to understand risks and priorities for Tasks within the Investment Programme. Develop and implement clear objectives for the Client Representative Team members. Provide accurate and relevant management information for all aspects of the Construction phase, highlighting issues and engaging with internal and external stakeholders to resolve them. Escalate matters to the Senior Construction Manager and Commercial and Quality Manager as appropriate. Ensure that Task and Programme risks are properly analysed, and that timely action is taken to eliminate or mitigate as appropriate. Ensure that all works comply with the specified standards, quality, regulatory standards, legislation and best working practice. Ensure adherence to the requirements of the Partnering Agreement both the team and service providers. Represent the Council in all matters relating to any Task Order(s) by: - Fulfilling the functions described in the Partnering Terms and other Partnering Documents; Calling, organising, and attending Core Group meetings subject to an Early Warning Notice associated with any relevant Task Order(s); Contributing to the development and maintenance of systems, processes and documentation that will enable the efficient production of accurate reports for the Senior Construction Manager and Commercial and Quality Manager; Ensure the team members respond to any Service Provider notification of an agreed event giving rise to an extension of time and/or unavoidable work or expenditure, including any Service Provider's proposal to minimise adverse effects (in accordance with the Risk Register) within 20 Working Days. Ensure any time and cost consequences are responded to by Capital Works Delivery Team within 20 Working Days. Budget Responsibilities Delegated from Senior Construction Manager Staffing £15m Procurement £750k Title: Senior Project Manager (Capital Works) Rate: £400p/d Location: West London

Healthcare Planning and Property Manager Location: Newcastle Interim or permanent Salary equivalent : £53168 - £62001 Our client is looking for a Senior professional to join their Capital Works department within a healthcare environment. The Role: Provide and manage an efficient and effective planning function for Trust funded projects, encompassing capital planning, project management and a full commissioning service. Lead role in detailed medical planning working with clinical users and the design teams to produce plans for clinical accommodation. To be a lead role in project management on behalf the Trust and organisation of the commissioning programme. Detailed medical planning of the decant and refurbishment schemes associated with new build and refurbishment projects and commissioning of these schemes. Line manager for multiple projects. Management of multiple user groups (i.e. Trust staff representatives) for the new build, decant schemes and refurbishment schemes. Responsibility for representing the Trust to external organisations i.e. PFI Company, Local Authority, Health and Safety Executive To manage the operational delivery of the Trust property management services, transactions and projects in relation to the negotiation of occupational agreements, acquisitions, disposals and in the operational implementation of the estates strategy. Managing the programmes of lease renewals, rent reviews, service charges and other leasehold time-related matters and ensuring the supporting property database is maintained, accurate and up to date. Supporting projects from business case stage to the point of acquiring premises and to provide assistance on the project management of accommodation issues. To advise colleagues and clients on property management matters, linking closely with legal advisors to ensure that the Trust minimises its exposure to risks arising from its occupation of leased accommodation, both at the time of acquisition and throughout the lifecycle of the property. Ensure that all Trust owned or occupied property is managed in order that space utilisation is maximised. Qualifications & Experience Educated to Degree level in an Estates related discipline or an equivalent level plus extensive experience (Master's level equivalent) in the planning environment related to major capital projects. Professional membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors or MCIOB. Extensive experience in the planning environment related to major changes in service provision and delivery of capital projects. Detailed knowledge and training of project management (Prince 2, PMP or similar) Experience of managing large and complex developments. Strong interpersonal skills. Operational management experience of a large organisation. Experience of working within a NHS environment and their legislations Desirable requirements Knowledge of Private Finance Initiative (PFI) processes Understanding of NHS structures and decision making. Comprehensive understanding of local planning. If you are interested, please can you apply immediately

Senior Construction Project Manager for a client side role working on major capital works in healthcare Your new Organisation You will be working for the largest employer in the UK , the NHS. After what has been a difficult time for our healthcare system, you will be working for a trust that covers 3 major hospitals in the Birmingham area that are providing specialist treatment. Their Estates capital works budgets are in excess of 20M per annum and they employ over 300 people in the Trust. The Estates department are committed to improving the lives of patients that use the services and making the environment the best it can be. Your new role The job will be a client side senior construction project manager within the capital works team of the healthcare trust. The majority of the projects will be major capital works projects with values typically up to 4M in value per project and the annual budget for capital works is approx 20M. There are a variety of capital projects in the future pipeline and there way include projects such a new MRI scanner uni, new X ray room, full ward extensions or refurbishments, new clinical buildings etc. Duties & Responsibilities Provide effective planning, project management and related professional services, to deliver construction projects which provide quality healthcare services. Be responsible for the development and management of high value and complex capital projects Be the professional lead for the Trust's major capital projects providing advisory and management services for the delivery of large projects including; appointment of professional project and design teams, procurement and contract strategy, selection of contractors and managing large and complex stakeholder group (both internal and external). Implement best practice, project management methodology and internal project management framework ensuring agreed benefits are delivered within agreed timescales and budgets set by the business case/capital programme. Provide management of contractors and full supply chain management in order to ensure the successful delivery of all major capital project What you'll need to succeed Experience of working in a senior estates role managing major capital projects. Demonstrable experience of working with key stakeholders. Experience of HTM's for building in healthcare settings. Understanding of NHS corporate governance Business case development for major capital projects. Procurement methodology for construction with regards to JCT contracts specifically Risk Management RICS or CIOB would be advantageous What you'll get in return This position is initially interim for a period of up to 6 months, but the client is seeking an individual who would go on to a permanent contract after an initial temp period. The package available is up to 70K for the right individual after the initial temp hire. The role is inside of IR35 regulations and only PAYE or Umbrella PAYE pay types will suit this position.

An exciting opportunity has arisen working for a Healthcare provider based in London. My client is looking to recruit a Project Manager on an interim basis for 6 months with the view of a potential extension. The Project Manager will work within the Capital Projects Department which provides a service to the Trust that ranges from Estates strategic planning, refurbishments, new builds, estates projects and minor capitals works. Job Summary: * To assist the Assistant Director of Capital Projects in all aspects for the Trust Capital Programme. * To lead and develop a programme of strategic projects * To be responsible for and oversee the design on a range of capital schemes as delegated, from inception to completion. * Supervise and develop feasibility studies, specification of works, working drawings and contract documentation to enable schemes to finish on time within budget, in accordance with current legislation/NHS guidance and Trust Standing Financial Instructions. * To assist in developing a quality approach to design and enhancement of the environment for patients, visitors and staff. * Work closely with managers, clinicians and external consultants and be expected to work as an expert providing knowledge to all parties on the development and implementation of capital projects. * To ensure the trusts estates development needs are met and the Trusts environment and image are developed through the built environment. The Project Manager role covers a scheme of multiple minor capital infrastructure projects developed to address areas of backlog maintenance and business continuity risk. Proposed projects are broadly grouped under the following categories: ? Water safety; ? Fire compliance; ? Electrical infrastructure; ? Ventilation and cooling systems, and; ? General backlog The successful candidate will have at least 2 years experience working within the NHS, in a Project Management role, covering construction refurbishment projects. It is very desirable for the successful candidate to have P22 project experience. Please note, this role is not an IT position. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 1 week of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted