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Application closing date: 31st January 2022 A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Manager to join our thriving facilities management business, this role will be based in Scotland and will require you to be in commutable distance of Rosyth. As the Commercial Manager, you will support and work with the team in Scotland and Northern Ireland to effectively and efficiently manage the commercial operation of the contract operation. You will be a part of a larger Commercial team, which together support the Defence Training Estate across the UK.   Duties of the role: Support the supply chain management processes Responsible for the regional Early Warning and Contract Risk Management process Provide data and reports as required to all relevant stakeholders Provide commercial advice Ensure compliance with the Internal Control Document Support the Additional Works process and provide management reporting Responsible for all aspects of the commercial management of the Additional Works Support the implementation and management of Framework contracts     The ideal person: Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline Knowledge of QS theories and techniques gained through a Level 6 qualification or equivalent and proven experience Detailed knowledge of the New Engineering Contract (NEC) (highly desirable but not essential) Apply planning and analysis skills Produce reliable management information, reports and recommendations Manage budgets through maximising income and controlling costs Cost manage to best advantage the delivery of Additional Works and Services Cost and commercially manage individual projects through all stages of the project lifecycle Manage and work with contractors Competent IT Communicate clearly drive continuous improvement     About Landmarc: Landmarc is a company enriched with a long partnership with the Ministry of Defence in the UK to ensure their military training estates are safe, effective and sustainable places to train the armed forces. We directly employ around 1300 skilled and experienced people and active across 120 sites in the UK, covering an area of 190,000 hectares including 45,000 hectares of SSSIs. Benefits: Landmarc will provide you with a competitive salary, company car or car allownce, company phone and laptop to carry out this role, however, In addition these we also offer the following main benefits amongst many others:   Pension Scheme Reimbursement of professional fees and on-going training Annual salary review Life assurance SmartGo Holiday Loyalty days Holiday purchase Family friendly policy Some remote working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday   To apply for this great opportunity, please click the apply button now and one of our recruitment team will be in touch shortly, either via email or telephone. Landmarc are committed to ensuring the security and protection of the personal information that we process, and to provide a compliant and consistent approach to data protection. For more information please visit www.landmarcsolutions.com/privacy-notice Landmarc Support Services are an equal opportunities employer.

This is an exciting time to join Sense Property, the Estates function of the national charity, Sense. We support over 3000 people with deafblindness and other complex communication disabilities, and have over 200 properties – day centres, residential accommodation, offices and charity shops – in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Title: Senior Building Surveyor Reference number: 46580 Location: Remote Salary: £60,000 Inclusive Hours: 37.5 hours per week Contract type: Permanent About the role Under our new strategy, our ambitions include increasing our support tenfold and significantly expanding our programmes. This will involve acquiring and developing new properties, renovating existing ones and disposing of those we no longer need. That’s where you come in. Following a review of how we deliver our property services, we need a Senior Building Surveyor who is ready to meet these challenges, someone who one who can use their initiative, develop new ideas, and is willing to fulfil their potential to the full. Does this sound like you? We look forward to receiving your application. This role can be remote but you must be prepared to travel to our main office in Crayford 1 -2 days per week. Responsibilities include: Manage a team of four Regional Building Surveyors to ensure they meet local clients’ needs for user-friendly advice and prompt, effective professional support. Contribute to the development of Sense’s annual capital programme and manage its implementation, overseeing schedules of works, contract specification and tendering and authorising stage and final payments. Lead on the specification and management of high-value construction and refurbishment projects and deliver them within budget and on time while minimising service user disruption. Develop and manage a programme of annual stock condition assessments of each property and associated costed planned preventative maintenance schedules. Manage, monitor and control the maintenance budgets, and provide property-related financial information to enable other staff to prepare bids and make financial forecasts. Create and run approved contractor networks throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland to carry out annual inspections and both planned and responsive maintenance. Ensure that relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice and contracts are understood and applied effectively by the team. Check and ensure that all Sense properties meet the necessary testing, validating, certification and registration requirements. Assist with acquisition and disposals and schedules of dilapidations through to completion, obtaining best value, supervising on site and providing clients with regular progress reports. Ensure the team create and update comprehensive records on Sense properties to ensure up to date accurate data. Carry out other work, in line with the job’s purpose and salary, to support the Property team in meeting Sense’s changing needs for advice and support on building surveying. Essential requirements: Chartered Surveyor Building Surveying (MRICS) or Chartered Builder (MCIOB) or Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) Degree in Building Surveying/Construction or equivalent experience. Knowledge of current Health & Safety legislation and regulations applicable to surveying and experience of applying them. Substantial work experience in a mixed portfolio building surveying environment, including commercial properties. Experienced in managing teams, and able to manage staff working remotely, including setting operational plans, KPIs and managing performance. Proven experience of using AutoCAD. Able to communicate effectively orally and in writing with senior managers, other Sense staff, surveying professionals, property owners, the public and volunteers. Project and time management skills. Willing and able to work flexibly, including additional and unsocial hours and travel to Sense properties in England, Wales and Northern, making overnight stays if necessary. Full UK driving licence About Sense For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement. Closing date: Thursday 13 January 2022 Interview date: To be confirmed Sense is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to ensuring that all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work. Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. No agencies please.

Our responsibilities include: • Plan and deliver major capital projects and lifecycle refurbishment • Provide utilities services • Manage soft facilities management (i.e. cleaning and catering) • Provide a safe place to train • Allocate Service Families Accommodation • Procure and manage routine maintenance and reactive repair • Provide a central register of asset information to advise infrastructure planning • Act as steward of the Defence estate • Provide the unarmed guarding service We employ approximately 4,900 staff from a very diverse range of professions including head office functions and specialisms such as surveyors, town planners, airfield pavement experts, foresters and construction engineers. We work across the world; in Germany, Cyprus and the Falkland Islands, Norway, Poland, Kenya, Belize, Nepal and Oman. You can view our YouTube video to see more about our work Job description The Mechanical & Electrical Manager is a key member of the Regional Technical Team which provides multi-disciplinary technical services, support and advice to colleagues and customers involved in the management of the Defence estate in Scotland & Northern Ireland. The post holder will provide services, support and advice in relation to all matters that fall within the technical remit of an experienced Mechanical & Electrical Manager, including in relation to elements that are specifically relevant on the Defence estate. The services, support and advice will be in relation to both hard and soft facilities management, as well as capital works projects delivered by Regional Delivery across the Scotland & Northern Ireland region. The successful applicant will be involved in the mobilisation and steady-state operation of the first of the new Future Defence Infrastructure Services (FDIS) hard facilities management contracts, due for award in November 2020. Responsibilities Delivery of maintenance and other programmes of work Support the delivery of the region’s annual programme of revenue and capital works by: developing requirements and solutions in conjunction with project stakeholders; pricing and procurement activity; monitoring delivery of the works by the Industry Partner, including contract administration; supporting project handover and resolution of issues in-use. For higher value and/or higher complexity projects, this may include acting as Project Owner with full accountability for delivery of the project. Contract Compliance and Assurance Undertake compliance reviews for contracted works, including planned and reactive maintenance, and report findings and make recommendations in the interests of ensuring continuation of statutory and mandatory compliance as well as operational capability. Work with Performance & Engagement colleagues in planning, undertaking and reporting as a result of programmed and reactive assurance checks, including LfE activities. Strategic Compliance Act as regional focal point for one or more Working Groups responsible for the development and implementation of best practice in relation to the work of the Strategic Compliance Committee (such as Fuels, Gas and Electrical Infrastructure). Safety & Risk Management Manage the introduction of M&E related Safety Notices and other related policies within the Region; advise on M&E related risks and work proactively with other stakeholders in the identification, mitigation and closure of risks. Technical Development Contribute to a strong ethos of team development and continuous improvement through personal development and knowledge sharing. Contract Mobilisation Support the mobilisation of the new FDIS hard FM contract by working in collaboration with the incoming Supplier to ensure full operational readiness at In-Service Date (currently June 2021). Any other tasks that reasonably fall within the remit of the Regional Technical Team. Essential Experience & Skills The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate: • Significant experience in managing mechanical and electrical services within a complex construction, estates or property management environment (a bias towards either mechanical or electrical will be acceptable so long as experience has been gained across both disciplines).