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Location- Cardiff University. Working Hours- 40 hours per week - Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm. Leading Building Serivices and Maintenance company. Purpose and objectives of the role- The Contract Manager (CM) is the 'Manager of the Contract' and covers any and all of the associated areas in ensuring we not only deliver a first class service to the client but that we do this by controlling costs and making sure that the contract maintains the expected level of profitability to the company. The Contract Manager shall be responsible for ensuring that the service delivery is fully in accordance with the Customers requirements. The Contract Manager shall be technically qualified, experienced in managing large multi-disciplined maintenance services and proficient in communication and organisational skills. Main Duties And Responsibilities- Ensure contractors and service partners are performing to the required standards of service and customer care Ensure the strict application of governance and value for money processes for all works completed. Lead, mentor, and motivate a multi-disciplinary team, providing clear direction and guidance to staff at all levels to ensure high performance. Ensure the Engineering teams comply with all statutory, client and company policies and procedures relevant to the contract deliverables including all QSHE processes. Build the client relationship and be a point of escalation for any service performance issues or customer complaints. Making operational systems judgements and decisions based on good engineering practice and essential service requirements, to ensure continuity of service. Liaising with the Site based maintenance Staff, Sub-Contractors and other Site based operational departments to ensuring good communications. Take the lead and ensure that there is a full and sufficient handover from the Commercial Team to Operations covering all aspects. Cultivate a positive, productive, and collaborative working environment that promotes staff development, engagement, and retention. Full P&L accountability for all maintained university properties. Attend any identified training required to maintain the existing safe working practices and environment. To promote and follow up on new business opportunities in line with the company growth plan. Contribute to and support new business sales and marketing campaigns related to the industry. Expected at their own expense to complete all specific manufacturer approved training as necessary to effectively manage and competently maintain fabric, systems, assets, and services incumbent to and dependent upon the services being maintained. Generate income through organic account growth to achieve or exceed agreed financial performance targets. To build and develop collaborative relationships with colleagues, key customers, contractors and stakeholders. Ensure best practice processes are in place and effectively followed by teams for all planned, reactive and minor works activities. Development of performance measurements and monthly reports through our CAFM system. Day to day management of the Engineering Team including on their daily operational and maintenance duties and responsibilities. Responsible for ensuring shift patterns are adhered to and communicated to onsite team. To play an integral part in the Contract Renewal process to identify issues, replace poor performing subcontractors. To identify any undersold contracts and to address with the Commercial team / Senior Management to agree a solution. Develop and maintain strong relationships with key client stakeholders to ensure that their needs are met and that the service delivery meets or exceeds expectations. Ensure that the aged debt on a site does become unreasonable overdue for payment. Liaise with Credit Control and identify reasons for late payment, resolve internally with the business support teams or contact the client to discuss/resolve issues to help with payments. Liaise with internal teams, ensuring effective communication between operations, finance, and other departments to guarantee successful contract execution. Provide regular updates to senior management regarding the status of contracts, financial performance, key milestones, and any potential risks or issues. Oversee a team and effectively address any Employee Relations (ER) matters, including but not limited to workplace conduct, absenteeism due to illness, punctuality, performance issues, non-compliance with policies and procedures, and other ER concerns, with appropriate guidance from the HR Manager. Ensure the team completes any mandatory training in relation to any equipment on site. Knowledge, Skills & Experience- 5+ years of experience in Contract Management. Understanding of complex systems. QFC Level 4 Qualification in related field or equivalent. Health & Safety qualification - IOSH managing Safety or preferably NEBOSH Certificate preferred. Applicable licenses and / or qualifications must be evidenced (eg: Refcom Elite, IET Wiring Regulations, ACS, Gas Safe, BCGA, WRAS, BOAS, Lift Engineering, etc or equivalent). Experience working with critical system infrastructure. Exceptional ability to understand and anticipate customer needs, delivering personalised solutions that exceed expectations. Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate and lead cross-functional teams. Locations, Hours and Benefits- Company vehicle and phone. Continued development support. 33 days holidays, which is inclusive to the bank holidays. Holidays increases to 25 days after 5 years of service. Company Sick Pay Scheme. Regular company socials. 5.7% employer Pension Contribution. Free car parking. Trade Card. 150 float. A dynamic and supportive work environment with access to ongoing training and development Opportunity to work with high-profile customers and drive significant business impact. 750 staff referral scheme.

Are you looking for a role with training? Do you want to learn a trade? Would you like to work for one of the most recognised brands in the area? Whether you have just left school (18 years old minimum) or someone with a lot of experience but looking for a change in career this role might be for you. We are looking for a lot of trainees who will learn the trade of GRP laminating. Your rate will increase after 12 weeks, 6 months, 1 year and by the end of your 2nd year you will have learnt the trade and be on a skilled rate. What attributes will you have? you will need to be physically fit. you will need to have good manoeuvrability to be able to get into all the spaces required. will need to be able to climb ladders. you don't need any specific skill set but must have a willingness to learn a trade. you will be hard working, a good time keeper and want to build a career in a trade.In return: you will work for one of the most prestigious brands in the world you will learn a fantastic skill that is always highly in demand you will be earning a skilled rate within 2 years and have pay increments after 3, 6 and 12 months have the ability to work lots of overtime at time and a halfContact Zsofia at Holt Engineering Recruitment today for the chance to take a step on a fantastic career path

Responsibilities Plan, coordinate, schedule and organise the workload and outputs of the MIMO programme to ensure a professional delivery of customers’ and clients’ supply and demand in accordance to contractual obligations and FCO standards, processes and policies. Build trusted, reliable and credible relationships with landlords and estate agents and the like to satisfy and deliver upon supply and demand. Monitor, control and report on all residential property related works to ensure strict adherence to contractual KPIs and SLAs. Pro-actively implement, monitor and control safe-systems of work ensuring full adherence to Health, Safety and Environmental legislation, local, client, customer and company Policy and Procedure. Attend contractual and ad-hoc meetings as and when required. Produce any necessary reports as requested by FCO clients’. Ensure full adherence to FCO and contractual standards at all times ensuring all properties remain compliant to FCO standard. Lead, manage and organise the your property portfolio ensuring complete alignment and adherence to FCO MIMOs property search, vetting, validation and property approval Processes, Policies and Systems. Implement control measures to ensure the suppliers / subcontractors remain in complete compliance to all client, customer and company policy and procedure at all times, namely Liaising and collaborating with Brussels Estate Agents to identify suitable properties. Maintain and update the property search tracker. Plan, arrange and carry out property searches, viewings and ensure that the property is fully compliant to FCO Standard and Fire Regulations. Liaise with FCO Department as necessary. Identify and short list x3 properties then arrange and schedule property visits with the FCO Security Manager. Obtain cost of Health & Safety and Security required works, and cost up appropriately. Liaise with arriving Officer contacting by phone and email to understand their requirements and providing weekly updates. Plan, facilitate and then accompany the FCO officer to the x3 short listed property viewings. On receipt of FCO Officers choice and written acceptance, notify FCO for approval. Create and maintain individual files for each property, to include all required property documentation. Confirm to the Estate Agent, negotiating and signature of the lease contract and ensure receipt of related compliance documents provided by the landlord Once the lease contract has been signed, liaise with the expert and organise a property conditional survey ensuring the Landlord provide the make/model of all electrical equipment as well as specialist maintenance e.g.parquet flooring Request utilities documentation, signed by the Landlord, scan to the Office Administrator. Complete companys checklists and input all property details such as lease, Officer status, rent, etc… onto Pyramid system. Organise a temporary serviced flat if required, managing procurement in accordance to process. Ensure strict adherence to selected and approved property preparation process, policy and requirements. Ensure strict adherence to MIMO (march in, march out) process and policy. Ensure strict adherence to property given up (property surrender) process and policy. Ensure the management, monitoring and control of all reactive works orders in complete adherence to contractual obligations, policy and procedure and in accordance to contractual SLAs and KPIs. Knowledge Skills & Experience Previous experience in Facility Management would be an advantage Previous experience in Real Estate Excellent negotiating skills Person Written/spoken English and French are essential, Dutch would be an advantage. Articulate, professional with excellent customer services skills Be prepared to attend all relevant training sessions and meetings. Excellent interpersonal skills and a bright, friendly demeanour essential. Excellent communication skills, written and oral Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at all levels, including internal and external customers, co-workers, suppliers, partners and subcontractors. Ability to maintain very high levels of confidentiality critical. Proven ability to prioritise work, working within tight deadlines, and multi-tasking, namely planning, organising and monitoring several activities at the same time. Good decision making and problem solving abilities is essential. The role requires high levels of reliability, dependability, honesty and integrity. A flexible approach to working hours is essential due to the operational needs of the contract. Articulate and organised to ensure, business documentation is maintained, and kept in line with company policies and procedures and contractual obligations and requirements. Attention to detail and strives for operational excellence. Must have a sound understanding of quality management systems, information management systems and databases IT literate with an advanced level of Microsoft Office applications. Capable of working under pressure with minimum supervision. Logical, self-starter able to work with minimal supervision.

Cadent Gas, formerly National Grid, are offering a rare opportunity to work for them on a permanent basis and become part of the Cadent family. You will be working for Cadent Gas, the largest Gas Distribution Network in the UK, as a Lead Gas Engineer in the Emergency Response Team, locally known as a First Call Officer (FCO), therefore must live in the area where you are applying. You will mainly work on your own and be the first one on the scene at customers’ homes, responding to reported gas escapes or carbon monoxide activated alarms. Working on both contracted and emergency jobs, you’ll deal directly with customers and the emergency services. Confident and self-sufficient, you’ll also carry out scheduled installation, replacement and maintenance of gas meters for both domestic and commercial properties. You’ll monitor gas readings on programmed escapes and perform medium rise, high rise and gas safety regulation surveys. In addition, you’ll fit cooker safety valves, attend meter faults, purge and relights and much more. No two days will be the same as you meet all kinds of people and work in a variety of different locations. You’ll experience a great sense of pride, knowing that by attending a CO escape or meter fault you’re helping to save lives. Even fitting a cooker locking valve gives you the satisfaction of knowing that a vulnerable person can safely stay in their own home. And, the feeling you get from solving a problem and going above and beyond to help a customer is truly rewarding. Our client are looking for people who act with pride, purpose and ownership to join our team, along with: • Previous experience working within a gas environment • A good knowledge and experience of gas appliances; testing, purging and the commissioning of pipework • Being comfortable with engaging with the public to ensure that our customers are always looked after and kept safe • The ability to solve technical issues and think on their feet • A full UK driving licence The following qualifications are mandatory and it is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct qualifications with the ability to demonstrate ownership of valid certificates: • CENWAT, CCN1 Holding MET1 and/or CESP1 is highly desirable. In return the company offer a competitive salary aligned to your training experience and they will fully support you through your training. They also offer: • 33 days annual leave including bank holidays • Generous double matched pension up to 12% employer contribution • Death in service benefit up to 8 times your annual salary • Flexible benefits with the options to purchase annual leave, childcare vouchers, technology, insurances and even lease cars We don't want you to miss this opportunity so if you don't have a CV don't worry... we can help. If you know friends or family who may be interested then please feel free to pass on my details. Please note... if the maximum number of applications are received then this advert may close early therefore please apply or get in touch at the earlier opportunity

Immediate start!!!!**** ****Transport FLM!!!**** Are you available to start immediately? I am currently recruiting on behalf of my client for a Transport FLM. This is a leadership position, and the Transport FLM is responsible for the day to day supervision and effective execution of the transport function. The ideal candidate will have transport supervisory experience or operated as a senior member of staff. The main purpose of this position is to ensure that all operational processes are complied with as determined by the transport supervisor/manager/Director including by not limited to, planning, execution, tracking, performance reporting, accident reporting, asset reporting, issue escalation and resolution. Having worked in a similar position you will make sure that you maintain EU drivers regulations and ensure the transport office is fully resourced at all times. This position will start off as temp and then will be a 12 month fixed term contract, however there could be more progression and exposure within the business. Salary will be £23,000 - £25,000 dependant on experience. The hours of work will be 7.00am – 7.00pm working four days on and four days off. StaffCo Professional is an equal opportunity employer

Job Purpose To manage, plan and follow all works orders within 4 Missions (UKDEL, EMB, UKREP & CS) for Offices, Official Residences and Staff Residential Properties as well as making sure that targets is met in order to meet all obligations to the client as outlined in the site specific schedule of works and ensure delivery is in line with contractual obligations Responsibilities Knowledge Skills & Experience The FM Works Coordinator will coordinate and implement the requirements to ensure all aspects of safety is at, or better, than the requirements of current legislation and the Best Practise Guides such as ensuring contractors completed and signed Contractor Induction for example. Follow up and managing of all Reactive Work Orders and New Works such as ESTREQ, INPRGRS, APPR and ensure that the log is updated on Maximo as well, if extension is needed. Organise Works order (reactive, New Works) with contractors, technicians and if needed request Call Out through the order. Request Estimate from Contractor on Works orders on Status EST REQ from and pass on estimates to Technical Supervisors/FM Manager. Process the quote on Maximo from EST REQ to FINREV. Request Maximo POs on New Works and FMRs Projects and pass on to Contractors as well as organising appointment with clients. Processing quotes on Maximo as well as completing New Works and putting on status FINREV. Organise a monthly cleaning audit with the cleaning company and if there are any remedial to inform the cleaners. Organise with contractors the fixed fees tasks such as window cleaning, IT cleaning, carpet cleaning and various other tasks. Organising weekly Maximo Monitoring with the Team following the FCO outstanding Works Orders Person Written/spoken English and French are essential, Dutch would be an advantage. Articulate, professional with excellent customer services skills Be prepared to attend all relevant training sessions and meetings. Excellent interpersonal skills and a bright, friendly demeanour essential. Excellent communication skills, written and oral Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at all levels, including internal and external customers, co-workers, suppliers, partners and subcontractors. Ability to maintain very high levels of confidentiality critical. Proven ability to prioritise work, working within tight deadlines, and multi-tasking, namely planning, organising and monitoring several activities at the same time. Good decision making and problem solving abilities is essential. The role requires high levels of reliability, dependability, honesty and integrity. Articulate and organised to ensure, business documentation is maintained, and kept in line with company policies and procedures and contractual obligations and requirements. Attention to detail and strives for operational excellence. Must have a sound understanding of quality management systems, information management systems and databases IT literate with an advanced level of Microsoft Office applications. Capable of working under pressure with minimum supervision. Logical, self-starter able to work with minimal supervision.

StaffCo Direct are actively recruiting for HGV1/ LGV1/ C+E/ Class 1 night drivers based in Milton Keynes. We are looking for highly motivated, flexible drivers who can take on the company’s ethos and assist us in the support of our client’s day to day operation. The Job: - The role will involve a trunk or delivery to a store or distribution centre - Nationwide delivery point - There is no handballing involved - This is an on-going opportunity - AM shifts available, a set start time will be allocated What we offer: - £14.50 per hour (Nights) - Monday to Friday shifts available - Average shift length: 10 hours - Start available ASAP What we are looking for: - HGV1/ LGV1 UK issued License is required - Current and Valid CPC and Digi Tacho - No more than 6 penalty points (no IN DR or DD codes) - Excellent knowledge of the UK road network - Great communication skills - Professional attitude - Customer service focused - Well-presented - Physically fit Previous experience in a similar role would be advantageous upon application of this role. Should you require any more information about the role please feel free to contact Tafari or Ashley on (phone number removed) I look forward to receiving your application

About The Role The Principal Engineer isa key role within our organisation which takesresponsibility for the efficient and effective delivery of projects, ensuring the needs of the client and the business are met.The role can be based out of our York, Manchester, Birmingham or Readingoffices and will focus on key projects such as theTranspennine Route upgrade, Gatwick Station and East Coast Power Supply Upgrade. As aChartered Engineeryou will apply company procedures and systems to promote high levels of health, safety and wellbeing of staff and other stakeholders whilst leading and managing ateam of Civil Engineers, graduates and technicians Reporting to the Team Leader,thePrincipal Engineerwill proactively contribute to the effective and consistent implementation ofCompany policies and procedures whilstmaximising all opportunities with clients. You will also assist in safeguarding profitability through engagement with Project Managers and promote efficient engineering delivery based on a "right first time" principle. This is a line management role and the post-holder will be responsible for expandingthe skill set of the team as well ascontributing tofurthering company ventures as they develop. About You The successful candidate will have: - A relevant degree in the Engineering space. - Membership of a relevant professional institution. - Professionally qualified Chartered or Incorporated Engineer and - Ability in the application of safety standards, CDM regulations and in the application and teaching of civil engineering design principles and standards. - Ability in the application and teaching of construction principles and standardsincluding experience of project delivery in construction related markets. - Experienced at working with contractors in a design and build environment. - Experienced within the rail sector and ability in the use of Network Rail procedures and standards. - Experience of contract conditions, processes and procedures. - Ability in programming, delivery, budgets and timescales. - Experience of the transportation sector. - Demonstrableline management experience. - Experience of designing and checking civil engineering deliverables. - Ability in the use of Eurocodes. - Experience in the use of computer analysis programs.

Immediate start!!!!**** ****Transport FLM!!!**** I am currently recruiting on behalf of my client for a Transport FLM. This is a leadership position, and the Transport FLm is responsible for the day to day supervision and effective execution of the transport function. The ideal candidate will have transport supervisory experience or operated as a senior member of staff. The main purpose of this position is to ensure that all operational processes are complied with as determined by the transport supervisor/manager/Director including by not limited to, planning, execution, tracking, performance reporting, accident reporting, asset reporting, issue escalation and resolution. Having worked in a similar position you will make sure that you maintain EU drivers regulations and ensure the transport office is fully resourced at all times. This position will start off as temp and then will be a 12 month fixed term contract, however there could be more progression and exposure within the business. Salary will be £23,000 - £25,000 dependant on experience. The hours of work will be 7.00am – 7.00pm working four days on and four days off. StaffCo Professional is an equal opportunity employer