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We're recruiting a highly experienced and commercially minded Revenue and Debt Service Manager to lead the end-to-end administration, collection and enforcement of Council Tax, NNDR, Housing Benefit Overpayments, Adult Social Care contributions and Sundry Debt. This is a strategic leadership role with operational oversight of both in-house revenue teams and outsourced enforcement partners, with a clear mandate to drive collections, improve recovery performance and deliver a customer-focused, compliant service. This role requires on-site presence 3 days per week and offers a key opportunity to shape and modernise high-volume income and debt operations. The Role Lead the administration, billing, collection and enforcement of Council Tax, Business Rates (including outsourced NNDR service), Housing Benefit Overpayments, Adult Social Care debt and Sundry Debt. Drive performance and maximise income recovery through strong operational management, process improvement and strategic oversight. Provide leadership across face-to-face, telephone and digital customer service channels to ensure a fair, accessible and efficient service. Manage enforcement activity, tribunal processes and debt recovery escalation including civil enforcement, legal proceedings and contractor liaison. Oversee contract performance for outsourced services including NNDR collection, enforcement partners, legal services and print providers. Work closely with the Deputy Director of Finance to support service transformation, financial efficiency, policy development and strategic planning. Lead a large service area including team leaders, specialist officers and revenue officers, ensuring strong performance management and professional development. Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, policy frameworks, government returns and internal governance standards. Act as a senior escalation point for complex recovery cases, political enquiries, member challenges and high-profile debt matters. Support change and service redesign to deliver a modern, customer-focused revenue and debt function. Key Requirements Significant management experience in Revenues, Debt Recovery or Financial Operations within a high-volume environment. Strong working knowledge of Council Tax, NNDR legislation, enforcement processes and recovery policy. Proven ability to drive collection performance and lead multi-functional teams to deliver measurable outcomes. Track record of managing outsourced contracts and working with external enforcement/legal partners. Confident leader with excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills. Financially astute with experience in budget management, service improvement and VFM delivery. Able to operate in a complex, politically influenced environment and engage confidently with senior leaders and elected members. Resilient, delivery-focused and highly organised, with strong governance and performance reporting experience. What you need to do now If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your application today. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful. Footnote If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location, or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status. Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from housing and revenues professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us .

Job Title: Assistant Chief Property Officer Location: Oxford Road, Manchester Salary: Competitive Job type: Full Time, Permanent Closing date: 02/11/2025 Are you an accomplished transformation professional seeking a pivotal leadership role supporting the Chief Property Officer in advancing the Directorate of Estates & Facilities toward its ambitious new goals? The University of Manchester is inviting applications for the position of Assistant to the Chief Property Officer. This role will play a critical part in formulating and executing strategic plans, driving service transformation, and enhancing the overall impact of the Directorate. The Estates & Facilities Directorate covers a broad spectrum of activities, from commercial services to the delivery of major projects, across an extensive and complex property portfolio. We are dedicated to optimising our estate and associated services, deploying innovative technologies, adopting modern working practices, strengthening collaborative leadership, and ensuring robust governance. We are committed to redefining the potential of our campus, supporting our staff, student communities, and innovation partners. If you are motivated by transformational and purposeful leadership and you aspire to shape the future of higher education on one of the UK's greatest university campuses, we encourage you to apply. About the Role: As Assistant to the Chief Property Officer, you will provide comprehensive support across transformational initiatives, finance, business management, change and resource management, business insight, continuous improvement, all aspects of our governance and our compliance requirements, and serve as the first line of support to the Chief Property Officer. You will be instrumental in assisting the Directorate and its senior leadership team in achieving organisational goals efficiently. Key Responsibilities: Reporting directly to the Chief Property Officer, you will: Lead the development and execution of the Estates & Facilities Directorate's core governance documentation from its 3 year Directorate Plan, to its People Plan, to the Directorate Risk Register etc., ensuring alignment of the Directorate with the University's overarching Manchester 2035 strategy. Prepare, support and manage essential management "pillar" documents e.g. Directorate Budget, Service Catalogues, Service Plans, Emergency Rotas, Overarching Directorate Project Workbook, Resource Schedules, Directorate Yearly Planner, Decision Forward Plan, Comms Plan etc. Prepare and develop key policy areas and action plans required to ensure the execution of the Estates and Facilities services are effective and impactful. Produce high-quality reports, analyses, and briefing materials to facilitate effective decision-making at the University's senior levels. Promote best practices and continuous improvement in portfolio, project, and programme management to ensure timely, on-budget, and quality outcomes. Oversee performance reporting and improvement planning, monitor progress against established metrics, and identify opportunities for enhancement. Coordinate and facilitate critical forums such as Leadership Transformation Days, Senior Leadership Team meetings, Extended Leadership sessions, and Improvement and Performance Clinics. Serve as a trusted advisor to the Chief Property Officer and senior stakeholders across Estates & Facilities, Professional Services, and Faculties. Handle complex and sensitive matters with professionalism, ensuring compliance with Information Governance, Data Protection, Equality and Diversity, and Health and Safety policies. Foster and champion, a positive, collaborative culture within Estates & Facilities, promoting values of inclusion, sustainability, and social responsibility. What We're Looking For: You'll be a highly skilled business professional with a proven ability to lead in large, complex environments. Your experience and qualities will include: Degree-level education or equivalent experience in the built environment or a complimentary sector Professional qualifications in project and change management (e.g. PRINCE2, APM, BCS,) or comparable experience A strong track record of delivering strategic and operational leadership, ideally within Higher Education or similarly complex sectors Expertise in portfolio, programme, and project management, including budgetary planning and performance reporting Outstanding communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to engage at all levels A commitment to driving innovation, continuous improvement, and positive culture change Extra info: Please be aware that due to the number of applications we are unfortunately not able to provide individual feedback on your application. Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Deputy Director of Property Management, Senior Property Manager, Director of Property Operations, Assistant Director of Facilities, Regional Manager, Head of Estates, Assistant Director of Asset Management, may also be considered.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our small, friendly, and forward-looking Governance team in this well-respected, award-winning organisation managing a £11 billion pension fund. If you re looking for a role involving variety, challenge and autonomy, where you will lead on the coordination and delivery of a high-quality democratic support service to our Authority and Local Pension Board members, then this could be the role for you. Who we are: We are both a local authority and a pension fund and we re unique within the Local Government Pension Scheme as the only democratically accountable single purpose pension organisation in the UK. As a local government body, we have a public sector ethos and place a great deal of importance on our organisational Values and Behaviours which are all about being honest and accountable, professional, progressive, and empowering. We have a culture that encourages work-life balance, and we offer flexible working hours and hybrid office / home working. Our Barnsley office provides a state-of-the-art working environment; and with on-site parking and located within 10 minutes walk of both the train and bus stations, it makes us easily accessible. At SYPA we are big on your professional development, you ll have a learning and development plan, and we ll support you to keep your CPD updated. For further information please look at our website. Take a look at our LinkedIn page to find out more about us and see what we ve been up to recently! What you ll be doing: As our Senior Democratic Services Officer, you will play a pivotal role at the heart of the organisation. You will be central to driving the highly effective operation of the decision-making arrangements and scrutiny processes of the Authority, providing an excellent democratic support service to all our Authority and Local Pension Board members. You will be responsible for employing and developing a suite of processes and procedures to manage the work programmes, agenda and minutes production, and recording of decisions taken at the formal Authority, its committees and the Local Pension Board. You will support all the members of these bodies throughout the municipal year, and you will be involved with identifying member learning and development needs, taking responsibility for co-ordinating the scheduling and provision of relevant training. In addition to the key relationships you ll have with our members, you will of course work closely with the Director and Senior Management Team, as well as with managers and other colleagues across the organisation. Externally, you ll liaise and collaborate with the democratic services teams of the four Councils across South Yorkshire, our partners in the Border to Coast Pensions Partnership and other relevant stakeholders. What you ll be able to offer: You ll bring your considerable experience and expertise in democratic services to this role to make it a success. You ll either hold a relevant professional qualification or membership already (such as from the Association of Democratic Services Officers) or be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge built through experience and a willingness to undertake further accredited training and/or a qualification. Your background must involve working within the public sector, and it would be advantageous if your knowledge and experience has been developed from working in Local Government (with or without specific LGPS experience). Naturally, it is vital that your written and oral communication and interpersonal skills are highly developed and effective to meet the demands of this role supporting our members and the democratic process. You will have demonstrable skills in minute taking and attention to detail. Similarly, you will need to evidence a highly developed range of ICT skills and practical experience of using various systems, including meeting management software and Microsoft Office products Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams in particular. What's in it for you: We have a generous annual leave policy that offers between 28 days and 36 days annual leave depending on length of service, plus all statutory bank holidays and you can accrue and take up to 13 extra days leave per year by utilising Flexitime. Our working hours are 35-hours per week Monday to Friday. All our Authority, Committee and Board meetings currently take place during the daytime. We have several work-life balance policies including a Flexible Working Hours policy (Flexitime) which allows you to work your contracted hours to suit both you and the team that you are working in, as well as offering hybrid working enabling you to work from home for up to 3 days per week, subject to successful progress during probationary period. You ll automatically be enrolled into the LGPS (Local Government Pension Scheme) which provides a salary-related pension, to which the employer contributes. Salary sacrifice schemes for Additional Voluntary Contributions to pensions and for lease cars are also available. We offer a range of wellbeing initiatives including regular webinars on health & wellbeing, fresh fruit, tea, coffee, and employer provided flu vaccination vouchers each year. We also organise regular social and charity events. We also offer a 24/7 confidential helpline, access to workplace counselling and Occupational Health. Access to a range of benefits and discounts through the Wider Wallet scheme. A salary of £39,152 to £41,771 Centrally located modern office for public transport links and staff on-site parking available. Closing Date Friday 17 October 2025 Interview Date Monday 03 November 2025 We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date. We will be shortlisting throughout the duration of the campaign therefore early applications are encouraged. We do not accept any unsolicited submissions from agencies.

Job Title: Rural Surveyor Location: Dorset (Hybrid) Contract Type: Temporary (Initially 6 months) Salary: 500 Daily Hours: 37 Hours per week About Us Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders. About the Role Reporting to the Estates Service Manager, the Rural Surveyor will be responsible and accountable for the portfolio and asset management of the Council's rural estate and significant land sites. This will include delivering work within the Council's delegated authority scheme, departmental structures, and governance processes. You will provide professional strategic advice to Council Members, senior officers, and services to ensure the rural estate is effectively managed, achieving best value and outcomes in line with defined portfolio objectives. The role will also support the Service Manager in the delivery of plans to outsource certain aspects of property and lease management of the rural estate. Day-to-Day Responsibilities Act as the Council's representative for proactive tenant liaison and rural estate matters. Manage external providers' workload output, casework, fees, and reporting. Implement, monitor, and report on performance against objectives and KPIs. Identify and manage compliance and other risks, contributing to remedial actions as required. Undertake site inspections and report findings. Provide effective budget management, ensuring monthly monitoring and reporting are up to date. Work with Finance and the Service Manager to mitigate potential risks and overspend. Advise on cost-saving measures and identify opportunities for revenue generation and capital receipts. Provide timely, professional advice to Councillors, senior officers, and services. Respond professionally to external queries and stakeholder requests. Required Skills and Qualifications Basic DBS (required) RICS Qualified (essential) Full UK Driver's Licence Demonstrable experience managing a large agricultural or rural property portfolio. Strong understanding of environmental compliance, acquisition, disposal, and estate management legislation. Excellent knowledge of landlord and tenant law, RICS guidance notes, and best practice. Proven ability to build relationships and influence in complex, politically sensitive environments. Experience managing budgets, external consultants, and service providers. Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify new revenue opportunities. Excellent ICT skills, including Microsoft Office and specialist property management systems. Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Governance, Risk & Assurance Officer Salary: £36,000 pa Manchester Permanent, 35 hours per a week Monday to Friday (agile working arrangements in place) Wherever possible we are open to suggestion on the working hours and are happy to consider flexible job requirements such as job share, reduced hours, compressed hours etc., just let us know as part of your application Closing date: 6th October 2025 Interview date: TBC (shortly after the role closes) Interview location: Soapworks, Colgate Lane, Salford, M5 3LZ About IVH Our organisation is all about people the people who live in our homes, the people in the communities we serve and the people we work with. So, it s no surprise that we recruit for attitude and behaviour which are central to us delivering great experiences for everyone! We employ people who are passionate about making a difference who can take responsibility and get things done. And we have developed an agile, flexible culture which supports people to do this. As a not-for-profit housing association, we provide homes and services to over 16,000 people across Greater Manchester. We build affordable new homes, work with partners to reduce homelessness and support people to reach their potential. The role The Heartbeat of Our Governance? Are you meticulously organised, a natural problem-solver, and driven by a passion for precision? Do you want to be at the centre of an organisation s decision-making process, ensuring everything runs seamlessly and to the highest standard? Do you want to play a central role in ensuring our organisation operates with integrity, transparency, and a robust approach to risk? The Governance, Risk & Assurance Officer role is the beating heart of our governance and assurance function. You will provide essential, hands-on support to the Head of Service, ensuring the smooth operation of our Board, Committee and core processes. This role is a fantastic opportunity to gain deep exposure to the inner workings of a high-performing and purpose-driven social housing provider and develop a robust career in governance and compliance. What you ll be bringing: Proven administrative or co-ordination experience, ideally within a governance, legal, or compliance-focused environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft clear and concise minutes and communications. Experience in working with senior-level stakeholders and managing confidential information with discretion. Proficiency in using the Microsoft Office Suite and managing documents within a professional environment. Why you ll love working with us: At Irwell Valley Homes, we re more than just a housing provider. We re a team of dedicated people committed to making a real difference in people s lives. We offer: A purpose-driven, supportive, and friendly working environment. Excellent opportunities for professional development and growth. A competitive salary and a generous benefits package, including a great pension and well-being initiatives. The chance to be a part of an organisation with a fantastic culture and a powerful social purpose. If you are a highly organised, positive, and professional individual ready to take on a role that is both challenging and incredibly rewarding, we want to hear from you. Everyone s welcome here. Our culture is inclusive, and we are committed to increasing diversity. We enable everyone to be themselves at work, so that they feel at home with us. And we trust and support people to do their best, in a role that is fulfilling and rewarding because we know that this helps us to deliver better outcomes for our customers and our colleagues. If you want to be part of our team and join us in our mission to enable people to live well in their home and community, we d love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your CV and supporting statement to let us know why you are the perfect fit for this role.

Catch 22 are working with a leading legal organisation to recruit a Building Services Officer to join their Engineering and Facilities team. Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, you'll play a key role in supporting the safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of engineering and maintenance works across their workspaces, in a location walkable to Leeds City Centre. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in facilities, health & safety, or building services who is looking to take the next step in their career within a collaborative and supportive environment. Key Responsibilities Act as the main point of contact for contractors, ensuring scope, safety requirements, and deliverables are clearly communicated. Support the planning and scheduling of works, tracking progress, and managing documentation. Review and verify contractor documentation including RAMS, progress reports, and completion records. Support with reactive maintenance activities. Monitor supplier performance to ensure value for money and identify opportunities to optimise costs. Contribute to continuous improvement projects to drive operational efficiency. Build strong relationships with stakeholders and subcontractors, taking a collaborative approach to problem solving. Ensure compliance with policies, processes, and governance standards, supporting risk identification and management. Assist in producing management reports and support the removal of operational bottlenecks. Ideal Candidate Experience in operations support, office administration, or facilities management with a strong focus on health & safety. Hands on, trade background (e.g. electrical, mechanical, HVAC, or similar) with the ability to carry out reactive maintenance when required. Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail. Proactive and able to anticipate requirements from stakeholders. Experience using facilities management systems. Knowledge of health & safety regulations, CDM, and statutory compliance. Electrical and/or air conditioning qualifications (Desirable). Role Package Salary £30,000- £35,000 (Dependent on experience) Permanent, full time role Mon - Fri, 8-5pm hours + rare out of hours Free, on site parking On-target bonuses and 6x salary death in service Pension up to 11% (flexible matched options) and car salary sacrifice scheme Private medical cover, healthcare cash plan, personal GP service, Employee Assistance Programme 25 days annual leave plus flexible public holidays, with the option to buy/sell additional leave Opportunities for career progression in an inclusive, wellbeing-focused environment If interested, then please apply or get in touch with Laura on (url removed) or call (phone number removed).

You are responsible for overseeing and delivering works programmes that contribute to and ultimately will fully decarbonise whg homes. You will procure and manage major works programmes with an annual cost of circa 30m. You will ensure a professional and commercial approach is taken and value for money is achieved. You will also ensure that the programme is highly customer focused to deliver energy efficient homes for our customers. Client Details whg are one of the Midlands' leading and most successful providers of high quality homes. Owning and managing around 22,000 properties, we provide affordable, good quality homes and community-based services, creating sustainable and resilient communities.We are a proud champion of our places, working with our partners to secure future prosperity through regeneration, place shaping, community investment and improving wellbeing. Achieved G1 (Governance) and V1 (Financial viability) ratings, as well as C1 in the new Consumer Standard, by the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) - the highest available rating in each category. Recognised as one of the UK's Best Places to Work for the second year. Named one of UK's biggest housing builders in Inside Housing's annual Top 50 Biggest Builders 2025 list. We believe that a good quality, affordable home is the cornerstone of a successful life. Our focus on providing more quality homes and extending the impact of our services reflects our dedication to our customers, communities and the planet.We aim to create an outstanding workplace that attracts and retains top talent, fostering excellent performance with our diverse and skilled workforce.Our 2030 plan sets out an ambitious programme of change, working in partnership with our customers and colleagues, through six transformational projects that will shape our future. Description You will have direct management responsibility of a Project Manager who is supported by a team of Project Delivery Officers and Customer Liaison Advisers. Decarbonisation, retrofit and planned works refurbishment projects across Walsall. Contract Management: take responsibility for the overall management and delivery of investment programme projects. Support the project delivery teams to ensure compliance with contractual obligations, financial management and address any issues that arise. Cost control, financial reporting and commercial management. Procurement and tenders. Risk management and identification. Bids and funding. Compliance and safety. Stakeholder engagement with the wider WHG teams, local authorities, contractors, consultants and supply chain. Profile Relevant qualification or professional body membership in a relatable field such as Construction Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying, Engineering, or Architecture. Experience in successfully delivering a large programme of work, overseeing multiple projects and contracts, within the housing/ construction sector. Knowledge of retrofit / decarbonisation / ideally experience managing such projects. Experience of bid writing / working with grant funding. Relevant experience of budget preparation and management, including estimating. Commutable distance to Walsall. Job Offer Annual salary of up to 77,456 Car allowance of 1,000 Local government pension scheme Flexible working 30 days annual leave + bank holidays Option to purchase additional 5 days leave Investment in learning and CPD Cycle to work scheme Boost benefits portal access

To drive a professional programme and project management culture that delivers value for money and has customer focus to our planned maintenance and major works. To individually and as a team leader deliver projects that contribute to our great homes and neighbourhood standard. Taking responsibility for all professional services and works contracts required to deliver each project through RIBA stages 2 to 7. Client Details whg are one of the Midlands' leading and most successful providers of high quality homes. Owning and managing around 22,000 properties, we provide affordable, good quality homes and community-based services, creating sustainable and resilient communities. We are a proud champion of our places, working with our partners to secure future prosperity through regeneration, place shaping, community investment and improving wellbeing. Achieved G1 (Governance) and V1 (Financial viability) ratings, as well as C1 in the new Consumer Standard, by the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) - the highest available rating in each category. Recognised as one of the UK's Best Places to Work for the second year. Named one of UK's biggest housing builders in Inside Housing's annual Top 50 Biggest Builders 2025 list. We believe that a good quality, affordable home is the cornerstone of a successful life. Our focus on providing more quality homes and extending the impact of our services reflects our dedication to our customers, communities and the planet. We aim to create an outstanding workplace that attracts and retains top talent, fostering excellent performance with our diverse and skilled workforce. Our 2030 plan sets out an ambitious programme of change, working in partnership with our customers and colleagues, through six transformational projects that will shape our future. Description Management responsibility for Quantity Surveyors, Building Surveyors, Project Delivery Officers and Customer Liaison Agents. Provide professional services to ensure the successful delivery of projects including design, estimating, valuation, variation, cost control, quality control, statutory approval, timescales, project management, planning/control of the works. Oversee the procurement, appointment, briefing and management of contractors, consultants and supply chain partnerships. This may include in-house or external parties as appropriate within resourcing plans. Co-ordinate all CDM requirements, ensuring compliance. Take the lead on relationship management with partnering contractors and consultants, developing a proactive and positive ethos. Take the lead on project risk and opportunity management and all aspects of certification and compliance. Complete the project information plan for all projects to include performance KPI's during and post completion. Promote the Health and Safety, Environmental, Quality, Standards and Compliance agendas within the Programme Management Team. Act at all times in the interests of whg and its customers. Full job description available upon request. Profile Recent experience of successfully delivering Decarbonisation works inc. EWI and other associated measures, detailed knowledge of asbestos removal, refurbishment and housing projects within the Social Housing sector including H&S, Building Safety Act, Procurement Act and Decent Homes. Relevant construction qualification in a related area such as Construction Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying, Engineering or Architecture, or qualified by recent and relevant significant experience in the construction industry. Experience of Contract Management - contractual matters JCT 2016 D&D oversee and manage the contract including the ability to challenge when appropriate. A commercial astute outlook regarding value for money and financial control and procurement. Commutable distance of Walsall. Job Offer Annual salary of up to 59,731 Car allowance of 1,000 Local government pension scheme Flexible working 30 days annual leave + bank holidays Option to purchase additional 5 days leave Investment in learning and CPD Cycle to work scheme Boost benefits portal access

 Project Manager (New Build Prison) St Helena Island, South Atlantic 2 years FTC available immediately £55k pa, depending on experience and qualifications, plus International Supplement   Enjoying unique lifestyle opportunities, St Helena Island is a self-governing overseas territory of the United Kingdom. Although better placed to develop economically and socially as a result of opening our international airport in 2017, we are not at the stage of self-sufficiency and therefore remain dependent on UK government aid. The island is famous for being the place of incarceration of Napoleon Bonaparte in the final years of his life. Now, design specifications for a new build prison to accommodate circa 60 inmates have been developed in consultation with the Ministry of Justice, based largely on category C prison design. The Government has contracted a Design and Supervise consultancy to produce final design, construction and technical drawings in October 2025, following which a local construction firm will be appointed. You will lead the project through the RIBA project cycle working closely with the Project Executive and Programme Manager, ensuring all interests are fully represented at Project Board and remain a focus throughout the project life. You will own safely, timing, budget and quality, measuring and reporting on project performance to governance bodies to allow evidence-based decision making. This will include procurement and contract management of consultants, contractors and suppliers. You must co-ordinate the project through the remaining design stages, leading the design authority team, ensuring the design complies with relevant policies, standards and regulations. You should develop and maintain project plans and schedules, taking into account technical feasibility, dependencies, constraints, stakeholders and resources. You will negotiate and manage the contractor’s programme of works and undertake contract administration and management by interfacing with Procurement Services and the Attorney General’s Chambers. Qualified to level 6 in an appropriate discipline such as engineering or management, you must hold practitioner level qualification such as APM, PRINCE 2 or PMI. Having already been a PM in end-to-end projects you have managed large complex projects to an approved standard or regulation and are able to work in an environment with significant political interest. Understanding the RIBA Plan of Works 2022, your good quality report writing and communication skills are supported by the ability to provide clear and coherent information to a range of stakeholders. In addition, you must demonstrate our core values of fairness, integrity and teamwork and use your diverse expertise and experiences to ensure your time on the Island has the broadest benefit to St Helena.  As a Technical Co-Operation Officer, you will be expected to share your knowledge and skills beyond the workplace contributing to workforce, community and capacity development in St Helena. Our Benefits Package Includes: An International Supplement (of at least £15,900 per annum), full details of which are in the Overseas Vacancy Information at sthelenapublicservicejobs.sh Relocation Allowances, full details of which are in the Overseas Vacancy Information at sthelenapublicservicejobs.sh Annual Pension Contribution of 7.5% of salary Annual Leave of 30 days per annum plus Public Holidays   How to Apply: An application form is available at sthelenapublicservicejobs.sh where further information can also be found, or you may contact Kedell Worboys on 0203 818 7610 or via email: shgukrep@sthelenagov.com . Applications must be sent to shgukrep@sthelenagov.com and received by 21 April 2025. To be considered for this role, you must complete our application form.  Failure to do so will mean that your application will not be considered.  Please do not submit your CV.  The Public Service positively accepts applications from all members of the community regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and will consider all applications on the basis of merit, in accordance with the person specification.      

Senior Project Manager St Helena Island, South Atlantic 2 years FTC available immediately £65k pa, depending on experience and qualifications, plus International Supplement   Enjoying unique lifestyle opportunities, St Helena Island is a self-governing overseas territory of the United Kingdom. Although better placed to develop economically and socially as a result of opening our international airport in 2017, we are not at the stage of self-sufficiency and therefore remain dependent on UK government aid. In this vital role you will manage project teams’ roles and ensure responsibilities are well defined. You will guide, train and mentor PMs, build delivery capacity and assure projects, taking the lead on procurement and contract management to ensure delivery within agreed tolerances. As you build delivery capacity you will lead the Project Management training programme and advise and assist with the development of the Project Management Framework and tools. You must measure performance and report to governance bodies to facilitate evidence-based decision making. Ensuring that appropriate approvals are gained prior to commencement you will manage projects to time, cost and quality, taking into account technical feasibility, dependencies, constraints, stakeholders and resources. Tracking progress, you will manage changes in project scope, schedule and cost. You must identify, monitor and engage internal and external stakeholders. Overseeing communications, stakeholder engagement, and community engagement activities, you will proactively co-ordinate with consultants and contractors. You will own the end-to-end procurement process, ensuring relevant approvals have been obtained, with preparation of tender documentation, facilitation of tender evaluations and contract signing. Qualified to level 6 in an appropriate discipline such as engineering or management, you must hold practitioner level qualification such as APM, PRINCE 2 or PMI. Having already been a PM in end-to-end projects delivering high quality project management services, you are able to work in an environment with significant political interest. Your practical experience covers planning, implementation and review in all stages of the project life cycle. Your good quality report writing and communication skills are supported by the ability to provide clear and coherent information to a range of stakeholders. You can deliver precise, concise and coherent drafting on technical issues with the ability to explain complex matters to non-specialists. Mentoring and developing staff, you have already delivered high quality project management training and coaching    In addition, you must demonstrate our core values of fairness, integrity and teamwork and use your diverse expertise and experiences to ensure your time on the Island has the broadest benefit to St Helena.  As a Technical Co-Operation Officer, you will be expected to share your knowledge and skills beyond the workplace contributing to workforce, community and capacity development in St Helena. Our Benefits Package Includes: An International Supplement (of at least £16,800 per annum), full details of which are in the Overseas Vacancy Information at sthelenapublicservicejobs.sh Relocation Allowances, full details of which are in the Overseas Vacancy Information at sthelenapublicservicejobs.sh Annual Pension Contribution of 7.5% of salary Annual Leave of 30 days per annum plus Public Holidays   How to Apply: An application form is available at sthelenapublicservicejobs.sh where further information can also be found, or you may contact Kedell Worboys on 0203 818 7610 or via email: shgukrep@sthelenagov.com . Applications must be sent to shgukrep@sthelenagov.com and received by 21 April 2025. To be considered for this role, you must complete our application form.  Failure to do so will mean that your application will not be considered.  Please do not submit your CV.     The Public Service positively accepts applications from all members of the community regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and will consider all applications on the basis of merit, in accordance with the person specification.      

Job Title: Site Supervisor Location: Warrington, Cheshire Salary: £30,368 to £32,950 Apply link: https://ehcu.fa.em1.ukg.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_13/job/1250/apply/email?keyword=1250 Wemanage one of the world’s most advanced and safest road networks, as a Site Supervisor you will play a key role in the delivery of National Highways Capital Investment Schemes by representing the companies interests on civil engineering construction and maintenance sites. Reporting directly to the Construction Manager, you will actively ensure construction schemes are delivered in line with time, cost, quality and safety standards, and customer experience is not adversely impacted.   This role is a safety critical post therefore you may be required to work unsocial hours including nights and weekends. You will be based from our office in Warrington covering works within the North West area. This is a very independent role and there will be some expectation to travel to sites and depots within the North West area. You will be required to drive as part of your role and you will need to have a full clean driving license to be considered for this position and during employment What you’ll be leading on   Assuring the completion of planned works to agreed standards and escalate any concerns to the Construction Manager, in line with agreed governance agreements Ensuring that all works are constructed in line with: CDM regulations, HSE Legislation, Chapter 8 requirements, Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) and Manual of Contract Documents for Highways Works (MCHW). Ensuring Project Managers receive regular and timely feedback on scheme construction progress, risks, early warnings, design related issues, and act as the initial point of escalation for any on-site issues that need to be resolved. Acting as liaison engineer between all key supply chain partners and co-ordinate the delivery programme, ensuring buildability reviews are carried out on all projects. Maintaining good liaison with Project Managers and Commercial & Procurement colleagues, providing relevant and timely information on Early Warnings and Compensation Events To be successful Proven highway/structures maintenance/construction experience; experience of working on high speed Trunk Road/Motorway Networks is desirable Good understanding of the DMRB, MCHW, Chapter 8 and CDM Regulations You will be a CSCS Card Holder, have a CITB Site Manager or Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme Certificate; a recognised Civil Engineering qualification is desirable Ability to execute tasks independently, yet work collaboratively within a team and respond to management guidance & support.  You will also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills in dealing with multiple stakeholders Computer literate with knowledge of MS Office Excel, Word and Outlook   A bit about us   Making sure our customers have safe and reliable journeys is at the heart of everything we do in Operations. We keep the roads open for business and play a key role in making sure the network we manage is fit for purpose today and for the future. We achieve this through the delivery our capital programme, supporting customers on the road with our Traffic Officer Service and managing incidents effectively At National Highways we believe in a connected country. We are passionate about creating a culture where colleagues feel connected, included and enjoy greater wellbeing to achieve this.  We’re proud that as an organisation we are continually striving to do better and actively encourage and support our colleagues to do the same with their careers.  Our benefits package Our total reward package includes basic salary, the potential for a performance related bonus, and employer pension contributions of up to 10%. We also offer: Annual Leave starting at 26 days (plus Bank Holidays) rising by 1 day each year up to 31 days (plus Bank Holidays) Flexible hours and blended working between base location/home Life assurance of 4 times annual salary Health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7 365 days and network of mental health first aiders. Plus access to a wellbeing app to enhance your self-care 24/7, Occupational health service and flu vaccines A cycle to work scheme for the purchase of a bicycle and equipment for healthy, low carbon travel Significant investment in your career development, through learning and development, talent management, coaching, mentoring and on job experience And we are: Family friendly with enhanced maternity leave and pay, paternity leave (15 days), shared parental leave, adoption leave. Plus access to financial support for holiday play schemes and paid special leave (up to 5 days pa), eg for caring responsibilities Money friendly with access to a discounts platform including over 3000 discounts for supermarkets, eating out, leisure, holidays. Alongside a financial wellbeing programme Community friendly – offering paid leave to volunteer, 3 days basic/year plus an extra 3 days to support the national Covid effort  So if you put safety first, take ownership of your work, show passion for what you do, work effectively in a team, and demonstrate integrity in how you do it – then you’ll be a great fit for our organisation And finally we reserve the right to close before the advertisement expires  

Working 3 days per week for approx 10 months An exciting opportunity has arisen at one of inner London's top performing local authorities. Joint Venture Structure, 50/50 with housing association delivering a mixed use Civic Campus including: Refurbishment of Town Hall listed building, with addition of two floors on top in a new structure – will be the main base for all council officers New construction of 204 residential units, 52% affordable New cinema Additional 9,000sqm office block Affordable workspace Retail units Café unit Public square, and wider public realm Summary of Key Deliverables/Role Council Client for refurbishment of the Town Hall. Council representative on JV Executive Board, reporting into JV Board, overseeing all aspects of the project from the Council’s side Lead Council side programme management including: Contract and risk management Interior design and workspace fit out of town hall Completion of branding and wayfinding design Completion of AV/IT design and handover to ICT Ensuring delivery of future Civic Campus operations strategy including – Facilities Management, Security, and events strategy Lettings strategy and sales for council owned commercial units Communications and consultation Internal Governance and reporting to senior officers and councillors. Council lead on key resident consultation groups Town Hall Commissioners, supporting high quality design Disabled Residents Team, leading on inclusive design and operations of the Civic Campus – key commitment Experience: - Delivery of a similar programme of work either for another local authority or a developer. - Extensive experience of delivering mixed use development schemes. - Extensive experience of overseeing the delivery of major construction projects - Oversight of technical consultancies including: architects, Employers Agents and Cost Consultants. - Designing and implementing target operating models. - Experience of developing and implementing a place shaping strategy for new mixed use development. Including: - Developing and implementing business plans for commercial opportunities: events, culture and leisure. - Change management and developing and implementing soft landings for major office moves. - Working across and managing a complex stakeholder environment: technical, political, resident and voluntary sector

Are you a Development Control Engineer looking for a new opportunity within the Highways sector? Then you need to keep reading as this might be the right fit for you!! We are recruiting for a leading construction consultancy looking to add a Development ControlEngineer to their team! Job Title - Development Control Engineer Area/Location - Barnet Type of Job - Permanent Start Date - As Soon As Possible Salary - £46000 Purpose of the Role- Becoming a Development Control Engineer with Barnet Highways will give you the opportunity to carry out all relevant duties and responsibilities in the work of the Highways Development ControlTeam on behalf of the wider Highways Service to ensure the delivery of cost effective and quality services in accordance with Regional Enterprise (Re's) vision and values so as to enhance the quality of life and physical environment of Barnet and contribute to the prosperity of the borough. Post holder will also provide technical support in the effective and efficient promotion, design and execution of projects, schemes, investigations and analysis as required within budgets and programmes. A Few Key Responsibilities of the Role- Processing of planning application consultations and carrying out transportation assessments for control of development within set time limits, including the assessment of geometric layouts of new developments. Processing of highway applications associated with highway development control process including dealing with S184, S38, S278 applications under the Highways Act 1980 Processing of Stopping Up applications, Highway Licences, Projection Licences under the Highways Act 1980 and Town and Country Planning Act 1990. Undertake engineering assessments of planning applications and provide the relevant information in report form the Traffic and Development Manager, Development Controland Senior Officers of the Planning Service and make suitable recommendations Technical approval Highway submissions to ensure conformity with the current regulations, standards and specifications Liaise with the Legal Services regarding planning and highways issues under S106, S38, S278 Agreements and other Licences and Orders in connection with highways development control process. Preparing cost estimates for highway works associated with development control process. Attend meetings, technical groups and stakeholder forums as required and represent the Highway Authority in meetings with developers and other public sector officers. Provide written professional evidence to support the Highway Authority at Planning Appeals and to attend Informal Planning Hearings as required. Provide professional advice and assistance to developers in helping to develop sustainable travel policies through the development controlprocess. Provide professional advice to developers on highway design and construction issues Undertake all administrative tasks relevant to the cost including dealing with enquires from applicants and their advisors and the general public. Create and maintain a database of planning applications received by the DevelopmentControl Team. Carry out duties with due regard to the Re's Customer Care, Equal Opportunities, Information Governance, Data Protection and Health and Safety policies and procedures.Undertake any other duties commensurate with the general level of responsibility of this post Essential Experience of the Role- Must be able to demonstrate suitable experience in traffic / highway engineering / transport and development planning General knowledge of planning, developmentand transport policies and associated legislation Demonstrate the ability to programme, supervise and monitor a number of projects / applications simultaneously from inception to completion Good written and verbal communication skills Good IT skills Good time /budgetary management skills Working knowledge of basic legislation Confident self motivating and innovative Able to work without close supervision Experience of working with consultants/Contractors ONC/HNC or Degree in Civil Engineering / Transportation Membership of an appropriate highway institution (IHT, IHIE, ICE etc.) Valid driving licence Own means of transport Occasional out of normal hours workingWhat's in it for you? A competitive basic salary 23 days holiday (rising to 25 after 2 years service and 27 after 5 years) with the opportunity to buy extra leave Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave…and plenty more Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technologyIf you like what you have read so far you feel this Company matches what you are looking for in a new career venture would like a more detailed Job Description or would like to discuss the opportunity on the Development Control Engineer role furtherplease click Apply on this advert and ring Zoey on (phone number removed) or email to proceed in applying

Project Summary: Joint Venture Structure, 50/50 with housing association delivering a mixed use Civic Campus including: Refurbishment of Town Hall listed building, with addition of two floors on top in a new structure - will be the main base for all council officers New construction of 204 residential units, 52% affordable New cinema Additional 9,000sqm office block Affordable workspace Retail units Café unit Public square, and wider public realmSummary of Key Deliverables/Role Council Client for refurbishment of the Town Hall. Council representative on JV Executive Board, reporting into JV Board, overseeing all aspects of the project from the Council's side Lead Council side programme management including: Contract and risk management Interior design and workspace fit out of town hall Completion of branding and wayfinding design Completion of AV/IT design and handover to ICT Ensuring delivery of future Civic Campus operations strategy including - Facilities Management, Security, and events strategy Lettings strategy and sales for council owned commercial units Communications and consultation Internal Governance and reporting to senior officers and councillors. Council lead on key resident consultation groups Town Hall Commissioners, supporting high quality design Disabled Residents Team, leading on inclusive design and operations of the Civic Campus - key commitmentExperience: Delivery of a similar programme of work either for another local authority or a developer. Extensive experience of delivering mixed use development schemes. Extensive experience of overseeing the delivery of major construction projects Oversight of technical consultancies including: architects, Employers Agents and Cost Consultants. Designing and implementing target operating models. Experience of developing and implementing a place shaping strategy for new mixed use development. Including: Developing and implementing business plans for commercial opportunities: events, culture and leisure. Change management and developing and implementing soft landings for major office moves.Working across and managing a complex stakeholder environment: technical, political, resident and voluntary sector. If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance

POSITION: ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR / PROJECT DIRECTOR SALARY: £80,000 TO £125,000 PLUS BENEFITS & ANNUAL BONUS LOCATION: CENTRAL LONDON TRAVEL: INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL REQUIRED A specialist Development & Project Management platform based in Central London, whose principle investor clients have a significant appetite to develop bespoke and investment projects across the globe, are providing the highest levels of strategic leadership and direction on a portfolio of notable real estate development projects. Acting on behalf of faceless international investors as their Developer, Investment Vehicle and Delivery Partner, world class Hotels & Resorts and Ultra High End Residential Single Dwellings/Penthouses/Developments as well as many other unique and luxurious projects, are being delivered across the world. The details Imperative to the continued success of this specialist organization is the critical appointment of a London based Project Director, an opportunity which will be responsible for the delivery of multiple projects in The Middle East, London & The US. This opportunity will form part of an existing medium sized team all based in London from a range of multi-disciplinary back grounds. A lean and talented team quite simply doing things better and driving projects beyond expectations. This opportunity will not be for everyone, expectations are high, a pedestrian project management approach will not be valued. If you are interested in joining a world class team led by an industry Leader, Expert and Entrepreneur then read on…... The roles responsibilities & duties Provide strategic level phase leadership, direction and management of project resources Undertake strategic Project Management duties, setting and establishing project protocols and responsibilities Deliver projects within the framework of risk, sustainability, health & safety and environmental considerations agreed at the business case/client brief stage, while also maintaining and exceeding time, cost and quality critical success factors Act as the interface on the project and mange delivery to the business plan Work collaboratively with the wider team to manage related issues on the multi-disciplinary projects and liaison with key stakeholders Recruit and induct appropriate resources and skill sets as required to deliver to the project (s) Support the coaching, training and professional development for teams Shares lessons learned with the other team members and drive continuous improvement Utilize and embed established tools and processes plus development of these documents to suit particular project requirements and Client's operational needs. Additionally, proactively develop service excellence including the utilization of technology to support our delivery Monitor all work executed, at all stages, to ensure that an accurate and professional service is offered Responsible for consultant/contractor performance including reviews and reward Responsible for the interfaces and interdependencies of the project including the relationship with the Residence Management team Ensure that the Companies Project Management Manual control procedures are followed and cascaded into the specific Project Execution Plans Ensure the use and regular updating of the box filing and hard filing by all Project Managers & teams Provide inspiration and leadership to the Project teams to deliver the required design quality Ensure all governance and reporting procedures are in place and complied with Deliver the product on time with cost to the required quality standards and value targets Develop notoriety in the Market for the companies Luxury construction PM capability Create and foster both existing and new relationships with client and prospective clients Further develop the existing supply chain Focus on emerging systems and technologies and consider and review innovative methods of working that can reduce accidents, reduce cost and improve qualityAbout you A minimum of 10-12 years post graduate experience within the real estate, construction, architectural or engineering sectors Operating at Associate Director or Project Leader capacity within a Consultancy, Developer, Contractor or End User organisation Evidence of operating at a high level leading a large project either in the UK or internationally Private sector project development experience required; luxury experience preferable but not essentialIf you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity to lead and manage a luxurious international project and you have a proven track record in effectively doing so, we want to hear from you. The levels of experience required to be considered are flexible, what is vital is that you believe in the business's objectives, the intended journey and can work within a diverse work force of creative & technical people. You will also be flexible and willing to travel. For a confidential discussion, please contact Peter Dawson (PM - Manager) on +44 (0) (phone number removed) or email (url removed) Transparency Notice to Prospective Candidates We process certain personal information about you for our legitimate business interests in order to identify and contact suitable candidates about positions that may be relevant to them. At Capstone Property Recruitment Ltd we respect your Privacy details all of which are set out in our Privacy Policy on our website at (url removed) .If you don't want to be contacted by us about potential positions that may be of interest to you in the future, then please email our Data Protection Officer at

About Us Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing is one of the UK`s leading providers of affordable housing and care and support services. We employ over 1900 people to manage and develop our large portfolio of nearly 56,000 homes serving over 75,000 customers across London, the East Midlands, Southern and the East of England. This role The role is to contribute to the day to day maintenance and implementation of all policies and procedures ensuring that all Development Directorate activities are compliant within the governance framework. The job holder will also provide support the submission of bids and grant claims and in all internal and external audits on the development programme. To contribute to the preparation and ongoing maintenance of policies and procedures to ensure ongoing statutory, regulatory and operational compliance of the developments, including (but not exclusive to) Capital Funding Guide, Homes England (HE)/Greater London Authority (GLA) Funding requirements and conditions, Scheme Development Standards and comprehensive scheme audit requirements. Provide support in the submission of bids and grant claims to Homes England and the GLA, including ensuring the relevant documentation is available and compliant. Provide support to all internal and external audits on the development programme and projects, challenging anomalies and ensuring all activities are in compliance with the existing governance framework. Contribute to the regular review of audited projects and raise concerns internally, recommending solutions for compliance purposes. Where necessary support the Policy and Compliance Manager to attend all the LA/funder/internal liaison meetings, conferences and development groups, as requested. Identify gaps within processes and procedures and implement improvements to achieve greater efficiency and contribute to resolving systems and process issues. Take part in reviewing development procedures to ensure continual improvement is carried out including full internal and external stakeholder liaison and consultation, with appropriate feedback where necessary.What you'll need to succeed Strong understanding of the regulatory framework and capital funding requirements of the Sector Knowledge of the development process Knowledge of relevant legislation and governance for the sector Educated to degree standard or equivalent experienceInterview date: Week commencing 3rd August 2020 What you'll get in return You’ll be working in a fast-paced environment where you can benefit from our comprehensive in-house training to continue developing your skills. We offer excellent benefits, including: 28 days annual leave plus public holidays and an additional Belief Day, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days leave Healthcare cashplan Matched contribution pension scheme (up to 9%) Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Salary sacrifice schemes and season ticket loans Life assurance scheme Paid volunteer days Plus lots of voluntary benefits including cash back and discounts from high street namesOur promise All employment decisions at MTVH are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race or religion, sex or sexual orientation. We are proud to have been recognised by Disability Confident for our commitment to disabled people and those with long term health conditions by providing fair and equal opportunities for all applicants enabling them to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations

My client is looking for a Business Graduate Trainee Surveyor who will be reporting to Chief Operating Officer while working in line with the below job description: Purpose of the job Working with the Senior Management Team in the delivery of projects across the key disciplines of Projects; Facilities Management; Commercial and Estates. You will work across the teams, defining and managing a range of projects. The post holder will experience a range of proficiencies and will be trained and mentored to become a chartered surveyor in one of the disciplines. Main duties & responsibilities 1. To work across the key areas of Project Management; Estates; Facilities Management; and Commercial Teams to understand and document key processes within the organization. This role will be an integral part to the service delivery of projects across all disciplines. 2. To be able to assist in the delivery mini projects within the teams and on behalf of the Senior Management Team as a whole; 3. To assist with all administrative and operational duties related to the various projects. To prepare reports in the required timeframe necessary to obtain approval through governance processes as required. Ability to communicate project reports to stakeholder groups as required, promoting clear and effective communication and ensuring high quality outcomes are delivered; 4. To research and coordinate new opportunities and projects; 5. To represent the company and its clients in various communications and in the production of new literature, ensuring all necessary documentation and records are completed in a timely manner. When necessary, lead any escalation processes in the best interests of the company and its clients. 6. To communicate in a confident and professional manner that is in line with established policies practices and priorities of the company and its clients and maintains and enhances its credibility. 7. Assisting in the review and application of all relevant internal strategies, policies and best practice; and be cognisant of the wider national initiatives and legislative requirements. Take responsibility for sharing and encouraging positive changes and best practice across the wider team. Connect2Staff/Connect2Kent, part of Commercial Services Trading/Kent Ltd, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates

Programme Controls Director 1. Purpose of the Job Responsible for the direction of all Programme Controls activity across the entire Crossrail Programme (including planning, cost management, risk management, commercial assurance, reporting and management against the Programme Measurement Baseline). The Programme Controls function is responsible for setting the programme management standards and procedures, providing assurance and governance that the standards and procedures are complied with and ensuring appropriate planned, actual and forecast data is provided and summarised in accurate, useful and timely reports. Also responsible for providing various stakeholders ranging from external Sponsors, Crossrail Board/Executive, through to the Delivery teams at Programme, Group and Project levels timely and accurate information, acting as the “eyes and ears” of the Chief Programme Officer and CFO in achieving the programme’s performance measurement objectives. Collaborate with other Support functions, particularly Commercial and Finance. 2. Principal Accountabilities Provide functional leadership and technical direction for all Programme Controls staff, and day-to-day line management of direct reports Provide strategic advice on cost/schedule integration, cost, risk and reporting issues affecting the Crossrail Programme. Oversee the provision of accurate, succinct, informative, useful and timely reporting of Programme performance across the enterprise and its delivery partners. This includes periodic Board Reports, Management Information packs and Crossrail’s Semi-Annual Construction Reports, as well as the co-ordination of the data and reports used in the periodic programme governance meetings. Maintain and evolve the integrated programme management system based around the fundamentals of robust data control. Develop and implement appropriate transition strategies for the End-Programme transition to TfL. Interface with customers, contractors and other outside personnel to ensure integration of Programme Controls tools and an easily accessible flow of data that is consistent and, as far as possible, free from duplication. Produce accurate, succinct, focused, intelligent, rigorous, informative and timely reports and management information prepared in collaboration with leads and directors across Crossrail. Ensure consistency of approach and eliminate duplication as far as possible. Support the Executive Directors and Project Directors by providing Programme Controls capabilities and services. Ensure quality of Programme Controls information through use of standardised tools, integrated programme and project control processes and systems. As a minimum these processes (and associated systems) should include: * Schedule * Cost/Schedule integration * Cost management; * Risk and issue management (including Quantitative Schedule and Cost Risk Analysis) * Baseline control; and * Reporting. * Seek to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the programme controls processes and systems continuously. * Where required, develop and implement effective and efficient Programme Controls training and communication activities. * Demonstrate compliance with all related industry leading practice and standards and ensure Crossrail adopts practices which provide industry-leading value for money in controls. 3. Main Challenges of the Job To interact effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior internal and external stakeholders (who may have non-technical backgrounds), as well as being able to understand, support and challenge technical Delivery and Operations staff. To develop and maintain effective relationships, and trust with key stakeholders including the Executives, Programme and Project Delivery Teams and Industry Partners. To maintain an inquisitive, collaborative, proactive and responsive culture of excellence within the Programme Controls team. This should include the escalation of issues to enable focused and timely intervention by senior management. To absorb, manage, analyse and interpret significant volumes of data, and articulate key trends and/or issues for management attention. 4. Dimensions & Interfaces (Internal and External) Responsible for managing around 60 resources Crossrail the Programme. Direct budgetary responsibilities of around £2.5m per annum are associated with this role. Dotted line responsibility for cost management, risk management and change control that is functionally in Finance Key interfaces include: * Chief Finance Officer * Chief Programme Officer * Chief Projects Officer * Commercial Director * Head of Reporting * Head of Construction Planning * Head of Programme Risk * Head of Cost * CRL Executive and Board * Joint Sponsor Team and Programme Representative * The Senior Leadership Team * CRL Finance Function * Industry Partners * Industry Forums, Initiatives and Peer Group 5. Person Specification Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Business, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience and training. Substantial relevant experience including programme and project controls experience on major infrastructure programmes. Expert knowledge of all programme controls functions (including schedule, cost, risk, reporting and change control). Appropriate knowledge of programme control tools and methodologies such as Primavera P6, critical-path analysis, earned value analysis, and Monte Carlo analysis. Experience of complex engineering programmes at commissioning and entry into service phases Commercial awareness re: supply chain engagement and contracting mechanisms Familiarity with other key computer packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Web applications) Experience of working in a large team, used to handling competing priorities and challenging deadlines. Proven people manager and team leader with excellent communications skills, gravitas and experience of reporting at Board level

JOB TITLE Programme Controls Director LOCATION Working from home to start and then Stratford, London SALARY Attractive, Fixed term contract Duration 31/12/21 Crossrail will change the way people travel across London – whether they’re meeting a busy work schedule or working out at the gym. But it’s more than a railway. It will support regeneration across the capital and could add up to £42billion to the economy. And, as you build up your expertise working with the latest technology, we’ll help you to enhance your performance too. We are currently seeking an Programme Controls Director to be responsible for the direction of all Programme Controls activity across the entire Crossrail Programme (including planning, cost management, risk management, commercial assurance, reporting and management against the Programme Measurement Baseline). The Programme Controls function is responsible for setting the programme management standards and procedures, providing assurance and governance that the standards and procedures are complied with and ensuring appropriate planned, actual and forecast data is provided and summarised in accurate, useful and timely reports. Also responsible for providing various stakeholders ranging from external Sponsors, Crossrail Board/Executive, through to the Delivery teams at Programme, Group and Project levels timely and accurate information, acting as the “eyes and ears” of the Chief Programme Officer and CFO in achieving the programme’s performance measurement objectives. Collaborate with other Support functions, particularly Commercial and Finance. Principal Accountabilities Provide functional leadership and technical direction for all Programme Controls staff, and day-to-day line management of direct reports Provide strategic advice on cost/schedule integration, cost, risk and reporting issues affecting the Crossrail Programme. Oversee the provision of accurate, succinct, informative, useful and timely reporting of Programme performance across the enterprise and its delivery partners. This includes periodic Board Reports, Management Information packs and Crossrail’s Semi-Annual Construction Reports, as well as the co-ordination of the data and reports used in the periodic programme governance meetings. Maintain and evolve the integrated programme management system based around the fundamentals of robust data control. Develop and implement appropriate transition strategies for the End-Programme transition to TfL. Interface with customers, contractors and other outside personnel to ensure integration of Programme Controls tools and an easily accessible flow of data that is consistent and, as far as possible, free from duplication. Produce accurate, succinct, focused, intelligent, rigorous, informative and timely reports and management information prepared in collaboration with leads and directors across Crossrail. Ensure consistency of approach and eliminate duplication as far as possible. Support the Executive Directors and Project Directors by providing Programme Controls capabilities and services. Ensure quality of Programme Controls information through use of standardised tools, integrated programme and project control processes and systems. As a minimum these processes (and associated systems) should include: * Schedule * Cost/Schedule integration * Cost management; * Risk and issue management (including Quantitative Schedule and Cost Risk Analysis) * Baseline control; and * Reporting. Seek to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the programme controls processes and systems continuously. Where required, develop and implement effective and efficient Programme Controls training and communication activities. Demonstrate compliance with all related industry leading practice and standards and ensure Crossrail adopts practices which provide industry-leading value for money in controls. Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety and of those who may be affected in the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working to the Crossrail Target Zero principles. Co-operate with Crossrail in all matters relating to health and safety, including following safe working procedures at all times. Act as a role model for Crossrail’s vision and values, behaving in ways that are in alignment with Crossrail’s Ways of Working. Encourage and support others to do so too. Promote equality and inclusivity in the workplace and adopt appropriate behaviour when interacting with colleagues. Take necessary care to properly protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of corporate information from unauthorised disclosure, modification or destruction. Never knowingly put Crossrail’s information or information systems at risk. Main Challenges of the Job * To interact effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior internal and external stakeholders (who may have non-technical backgrounds), as well as being able to understand, support and challenge technical Delivery and Operations staff. * To develop and maintain effective relationships, and trust with key stakeholders including the Executives, Programme and Project Delivery Teams and Industry Partners. * To maintain an inquisitive, collaborative, proactive and responsive culture of excellence within the Programme Controls team. This should include the escalation of issues to enable focused and timely intervention by senior management. * To absorb, manage, analyse and interpret significant volumes of data, and articulate key trends and/or issues for management attention. Dimensions & Interfaces (Internal and External) * Responsible for managing around 60 resources Crossrail the Programme. * Direct budgetary responsibilities of around £2.5m per annum are associated with this role. * Dotted line responsibility for cost management, risk management and change control that is functionally in Finance Key interfaces include: Chief Finance Officer Chief Programme Officer Chief Projects Officer Commercial Director Head of Reporting Head of Construction Planning Head of Programme Risk Head of Cost CRL Executive and Board Joint Sponsor Team and Programme Representative The Senior Leadership Team CRL Finance Function Industry Partners Industry Forums, Initiatives and Peer Group Person Specification * Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Business, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience and training. * Substantial relevant experience including programme and project controls experience on major infrastructure programmes. * Expert knowledge of all programme controls functions (including schedule, cost, risk, reporting and change control). * Appropriate knowledge of programme control tools and methodologies such as Primavera P6, critical-path analysis, earned value analysis, and Monte Carlo analysis. * Experience of complex engineering programmes at commissioning and entry into service phases * Commercial awareness re: supply chain engagement and contracting mechanisms * Familiarity with other key computer packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Web applications) * Experience of working in a large team, used to handling competing priorities and challenging deadlines. * Proven people manager and team leader with excellent communications skills, gravitas and experience of reporting at Board level