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I am working with a top client of mine who are on the lookout for experienced design managers to join a well established team. Job description To be responsible for all design and technical aspects of projects ensuring delivery on budget and to programme. This will entail effective management of external consultants together with the ability to communicate effectively. Ensure the design is fully coordinated and complies with requirements and current regulations, to achieve the necessary approvals and enable a start on site in line with agreed programmes. Lead technical and design processes, design teams and subcontractors throughout design, procurement and construction, monitoring progress to ensure delivery on time and in budget Technical design management of schemes, in accordance with agreed programme, ensuring company targets are met and that the maximum revenue is generated by the quality, cost effectiveness and buildability of the design. Review and input into allocated bids, undertaking Technical appraisals of design information, assessing design requirements, compliance, consultant fee requirements and production of a design programme. Assess the quality of received information, identify value engineering opportunities, risks, collate consultants costs and prepare contractors proposals Review ER technical specifications Produce, develop, control and manage the project specific design programme and provide regular progress reporting Produce detailed project specific design scoping and undertake procurement of consultant and subcontractor designers Assess consultant and subcontractor designers completed competency assessment questionnaires and supporting evidence provided Monitor and manage consultant fees and invoicing Fulfilment of CDM Principal Designer role. Fulfilment of Building Regulations Principal Design role and named as Designated Individual Undertake thorough reviews and interrogation of consultants and subcontractor designs, to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, compliance with system literature, compliance with planning consent, buildability, completeness, presentation, best value, accuracy, level of information, and ultimately eliminating risk. Review and assess alternative build methods and practices Manage and coordinate external consultants in their day-to-day duties related to design, coordination and technical aspects of production information and to ensure delivery within the constraints of time, quality, budget and technical requirements, driving a high standard Ensure that designs comply with company standards Promoting design that respects budgetary constraints Organise and manage weekly, fortnightly or monthly technical coordination workshops, package reviews and design team meetings Ensure that all aspects of the building design are fully coordinated including but not restricted to, fire safety, structures, M&E, façades, internal specification, service strategies, maintenance strategies etc. Ensure fully complete, correct and coordinated packages issued to Commercial and Construction teams Establish required scoping for survey and investigative works Maintain and deliver in accordance with company values Manage subcontractor and supplier design approvals ensuring timely turnaround Monitor subcontractor design approvals and maintain a tracker in line with programme Manage the flow of information to Commercial, Operations and Client. Update and coordinate monthly design schedules Chair and undertake design package presentations in conjunction with consultant and subcontractor designers Review and coordinate design and technical related issues with the Commercial and Operations teams. Monitor changes from Client, design consultants, subcontractors and proposed changes by construction team Manage change control process for variations in relation to drawing revisions, construction programmes and costs Collate all required information and liaise with Planning Authorities and Building Control to make submissions in accordance with programme and obtain all necessary approvals as required. Oversee document control with regards to registration and distribution of design and technical information Monitor and manage the processing of information through workflows on the document management system Ensure current drawings are filed in order and design information exchange is as per the company protocol. Undertake site visits as required Attend site meetings and monthly/weekly project meetings Monitor work executed on site to ensure that is as benchmarked and as designed/specified Manage, investigate and respond promptly with full close out to RFIs from site team and subcontractors Review and advise on corrective measures for identified design issues Monitor and obtain all critical certificates to ensure documentation is in place for completion and handovers Oversee and participate in the collation of handover information, golden thread, H&S files, O&M manuals and resident packs At all times comply with company policies, procedures and instructions Comply with responsibilities as laid down in the group s health, safety and environmental policy. Ensure that drive for world class Health and Safety is delivered in all aspects of your work Qualifications/EXPERIENCE Essential Thorough with a pro-active management style Capability to lead and coordinate with managers across a wider team Ability to prioritise and delegate as appropriate, effectively negotiate, motivate and communicate in order to influence others to ensure that the required objectives are met An analytical approach to work with an eye for detail. Leadership skills including assertiveness, being decisive, flexible, good time management, organised, effective at leading / participating in meetings, works well under pressure and to strict deadlines. Ability to review drawings and identify buildability and technical issues Effective people management of direct reports, including goal setting, performance management, giving feedback, direction, support and coaching. Problem solving and decision making Effective communication with all levels of management and project teams, both internal and external to the Company Proven track record of successfully managing all aspects of the design and technical process in relation to residential buildings Up to date relevant construction industry knowledge including legislation and procedures. Valid driving licence Knowledge of methodology and sequencing process in delivering a construction project including design and pre-construction activities Strong written and verbal communication skills High rise development experience Understanding of the building safety legislative framework, including the Building Safety Act, Building Regulations (dutyholder roles & competency requirements and the HRB Procedure Regulations. Strong technical knowledge and skillset to assess, challenge and monitor design work compliance. Experience in designer scoping Desirable Passionate about construction and customer satisfaction, with a focus on high standards and excellence. Proven track record of design requirements for procurement and construction purposes. In depth knowledge of contractual requirements, section agreements and utility application process. Tenacious and driven Strong practical knowledge of construction work types, methods and design solutions. Experience of producing and managing design programmes. Knowledge of PAS9980 fire risk assessments, EWS1s and FRAEW. Temporary works knowledge and experience. Experience with CAD (AutoCAD or Revit) Knowledge & understanding of BIM Member of relevant professional body (e.g. CIOB, CIAT, or RICS) Minimum Level 4 (HNC/NVQ4 etc.) Architectural qualification (or equivalent design, technical and/or construction based qualification) Additional information What s in it for you: Competitive salary with great benefits that recognize your expertise A dynamic role with clear career progression in a company that's growing fast Playing a key role in revitalizing communities and contributing to sustainable infrastructure

Finishing Manager Needed. Finished manager needed to finish the external envelope package on a large project in Bristol. The job will be a temporary contract for about 4 weeks. You will be in charge of the external package, facades and brickwork. You will be dealing with the architect, client and all sub contractors on the works, you will be responsible for organisation of all staff plant and heath and safety on site. Roles and Responsibilities: The role will include site based management Office paperwork and computer work Overall supervision of the workforce on site Being responsible for implementing health and safety, compiling detailed reports and task briefs Candidate Requirements: Previous experience working on commercial projects SMSTS CSCS Card (Ideally black but not essential) First Aid The ability to run a team effectively Must live within a daily commute Please do not apply if you do not fit the above requirements. Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

GPS are recruiting now for a Technical Façade Manager to provide support to the Projects Team with technical input relating to assessing the risk both in terms of design and on site construction of external walls, cladding, facades. Assessing competencies relating to design and site risk management and providing training to both internal and external stakeholders. Ensuring the risk management associated with the external envelope of major projects is done so by competent persons including external consultants. Setting SLA’s for consultants and managing the costs associated with them. As and when required, produce bulletins and / or technical guidance for internal and / or external publication. Key Responsibilities: - Support the internal major projects team in the assessment of risk to our insurers as related to external walls of buildings of 6 and over storeys (current parameter) - Manage your own projects (review of façade elements). - Establish relationships with external façade consultant resources to ensure competency, PI, SLA’s and management of costs. - Audit quality of service provided by the external consultants - Delivery of technical solutions to project programme timescales. - Generate good professional relationships with your counterparts in our customer’s design teams - Ensure that all projects are properly resourced, with appropriately skilled consultants in the context of external walls, cladding and façade risk management. - Help the Major Projects team co-ordinate, manage and support the external consultants - Review reports provided by the consultants to ensure that appropriate / relevant queries are being raised, and are being closed out in timely manner. - Ensure that risk items that do not present a ‘standard level’ of risk, and which cannot be closed out are escalated in a timely manner. - Monitor the façade elements of the Design Review Reports (DRR), to ensure that they are being closed out. - Produce, manage and maintain the façade related sections of the DRR. Provide the Major Projects team with high quality technical guidance - Provide customers with clear instruction, and explanation on our requirements - To be cognisant of and capable of relating our policy requirements to the relevant Building Regulation / Technical Manual requirements and how these are achieved via the appropriate application of Approved Documents, British Standards and industry guidance (e.g. from the CWCT, BRE, etc). Relevant Experience / Skills / Competencies * The ability to rapidly assimilate information and identify risk. Has the ability to identify both problems and opportunities strongly technically competent * Time management – Able to manage the his / her own time as well as those of others. * The position may require travel within the UK and Europe to attend meetings, visit suppliers facilities or witness product / system testing. * Extensive, proven relevant industry experience • Proven experience in a relevant design / technical role. • Proven experience managing external design resources - Competent in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook packages - Preferably to hold a degree that is relevant to this industry sector. Alternatively, to hold a relevant Higher National level education (HND / HNC) and be able to evidence both detailed and extensive time served knowledge that is specific to this industry sector

Site Engineer - Ealing (West London) - 24ph A main contractor is currently seeking to recruit a Site Engineer for a new build steel frame project in West London. The project incorporates groundwors, piling, frame, facade, fit out & section 278 packages and will be due for completion in Summer 2021. As a site engineer, you will be responsible for QA and some day to day surveying and setting out duties. You will ensure quality control requirements are met and recordered in line with specifications. You must be competent in the use of Leica Total Station. Main duties will include: Setting out and checking works as required for the project Undertaking daily inductions Maintaining a site diary Undertaking pre pour check for concrete pours Undertaking certain environmental monitoring requirements (specific training will be provided) Undertaking weekly checks and completing a task list as outlined by the Project Manager Checking setting out instruments weekly/monthly Resolve setting out queries and raise necessary RFI's in relation to these. General responsibility for site safety Management of section 278 worksTo apply for this role please contact Chris Schmid on (phone number removed) or send your CV. Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

Falcon Green are currently working with a leading specialist contractor dedicated to the restoration, repair and refurbishment of traditional buildings and façades across London. Our client is currently seeking a Site Manager to work as a No.2 on a £4m package in Kensington. This role would suit a candidate who has previously worked with a leading stone restoration contractor in London. Duties; * Ensuring timely management of any unforeseen delays. * Regular monitoring and liaison with the Contracts Manager/Project Manager * on the Master Programme and development of stage/section programmes as required. * Liaise with the Contracts Manager/Project Manager to ensure adequate * labour and sub-contract resource is available on site utilising the agreed agency list. * Carry out tool box briefings to the site teams and sub-contractors. * Plan and efficiently organise the site facilities and logistics, ensuring all equipment on site is fit for purpose and only operated by appropriately trained staff * Fulfil the role of Temporary Works Co-Ordinator on the project. * Requisition all materials, and oversee the deliveries and ensure they are done so in adequate time in line with the construction programme and procurement schedule. * Effectively communicate with the Design Team to ensure the timely release of design information. * Supervise n, manage and motivate all site team including effective management of sub-contractor activities on site ensuring they are engaged, on target in line with the master programme. * Ensure workmanship and material standards are achieved in accordance with specifications, building regulations, health and safety legislation as well as quality standards. * Ensure site team and sub-contractors are following common operational standards. * Maintain close relations with the Contracts Manager/Project Manager and * Contract Surveyor regarding cost control, waste management, variations and Confirmation of Instructions. * Organise and chair weekly review meetings with GA site/sub-contractors team. * Carrying out safety inspections and fulfilling the health, safety and welfare responsibilities as detailed in the Company’s Policy and in compliance with OHSAS 18001. * Control and monitor site waste in accordance with the Company’s Site Waste Minimisation & Management Policy. * Maintain quality and environmental control procedures in accordance with ISO 9001and ISO 14001. * Create and maintain good relations with clients, design teams and neighbours as well as any other stakeholders. * Control and monitor site waste in accordance with the Company’s Site Waste * Minimisation and Management policy. * Continually develop knowledge of innovative construction techniques and products to enhance the business and fulfil company CPD requirements * Undertake all relevant training and development activities as required. * Assist in the recruitment and selection process as and when required. * Fulfil the role of mentor as and when required. * Contribute to the Company’s Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives. If you match the above brief, please apply below for more detail

LBU Solutions are currently seeking a Senior Project/Contracts Manager on behalf of our client in Newcastle upon Tyne. Our client are a unique roofing contractor offering the best in commercial roofing installations as well as planned and reactive maintenance solutions. Job Title: Senior Project/Contracts Manager Department/Group: Contracts Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Position Type: Full Time Reports To: Divisional Director The position of a Senior Project Manager is the next step towards taking full responsibility for overall site control for a project within the Company and as such the individual is required to maintain a professional persona at all times whilst representing the Company. The Senior Project Manager in addition to their own duties must be fully conversant with the roles and responsibilities of more junior staff and should be willing to assist them in performing such tasks as and when necessary. The specific duties which the Senior Project Manager must undertake are, but not limited to, as follows: •Attend the handover meeting between the Estimating and Operations Departments. •Have a thorough working knowledge of the project including all drawings, specifications, programme etc. •Fully understand all site drawings, schedules, details, through sections etc. and have a full understanding of the operations at hand to ensure the successful delivery of the works. •Compare tender drawings and specifications against construction issue drawings and specifications and any revisions, highlighting any changes to the Commercial Manager to ensure the recovery of any additional costs. •Be able to undertake or source engineering services in respect of setting out of the works accurately. •Source labour to resource the project. •Make recommendations to the Contracts Director in respect of the right personnel to form the project team. •Be able to communicate adequately with site labour. •Take the lead in all matters relating to Health & Safety and minimise any risks in conjunction with the Survey Health & Safety Officer. Report all accidents no matter how minor. •Keep up to date with product developments in the market sector. •Ensure the works are inspected at each key stage making sure they meet the standard required. •Arrange for the works to be inspected by the manufacturer if required. •Liaise with the main contractor with regards to the inspection regime giving them the opportunity to attend any inspections. •Ensure all plant is organised, used in a cost effective manner and is off hired immediately when not required. •Must be able to produce spread sheets in Excel and write basic letters and memo’s in word as necessary. •Maintain a full site diary recording all issues for reporting back to the site team. Qualifications and Education Requirements It will be expected that the Senior Project Manager will be working towards or achieved a relevant qualification (NVQ Level 4) /BSC in Construction Management – Built Environment or equivalent with a view to career development within the Company. Preferred Skills It will be expected that the Senior Project Manager will have at least 5 years’ experience in the role of project manager/site manager having been responsible or assisted in functions described above on façade, cladding, specialist metalwork or ceilings installations within the UK and be familiar with the systems currently used by Survey

LBU Solutions are currently seeking a Senior Project Manager on behalf of our client in Whyteleafe, Surrey. Our client are a unique roofing contractor offering the best in commercial roofing installations as well as planned and reactive maintenance solutions. Job Title: SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER Department/Group: Contracts Location: Whyteleafe, Surrey Position Type: Full Time Reports To: Divisional Director The position of a Senior Project Manager is the next step towards taking full responsibility for overall site control for a project within the Company and as such the individual is required to maintain a professional persona at all times whilst representing the Company. The Senior Project Manager in addition to their own duties must be fully conversant with the roles and responsibilities of more junior staff and should be willing to assist them in performing such tasks as and when necessary. The specific duties which the Senior Project Manager must undertake are, but not limited to, as follows: •Attend the handover meeting between the Estimating and Operations Departments. •Have a thorough working knowledge of the project including all drawings, specifications, programme etc. •Fully understand all site drawings, schedules, details, through sections etc. and have a full understanding of the operations at hand to ensure the successful delivery of the works. •Compare tender drawings and specifications against construction issue drawings and specifications and any revisions, highlighting any changes to the Commercial Manager to ensure the recovery of any additional costs. •Be able to undertake or source engineering services in respect of setting out of the works accurately. •Source labour to resource the project. •Make recommendations to the Contracts Director in respect of the right personnel to form the project team. •Be able to communicate adequately with site labour. •Take the lead in all matters relating to Health & Safety and minimise any risks in conjunction with the Survey Health & Safety Officer. Report all accidents no matter how minor. •Keep up to date with product developments in the market sector. •Ensure the works are inspected at each key stage making sure they meet the standard required. •Arrange for the works to be inspected by the manufacturer if required. •Liaise with the main contractor with regards to the inspection regime giving them the opportunity to attend any inspections. •Ensure all plant is organised, used in a cost effective manner and is off hired immediately when not required. •Must be able to produce spread sheets in Excel and write basic letters and memo’s in word as necessary. •Maintain a full site diary recording all issues for reporting back to the site team. Qualifications and Education Requirements It will be expected that the Senior Project Manager will be working towards or achieved a relevant qualification (NVQ Level 4) /BSC in Construction Management – Built Environment or equivalent with a view to career development within the Company. Preferred Skills It will be expected that the Senior Project Manager will have at least 5 years’ experience in the role of project manager/site manager having been responsible or assisted in functions described above on façade, cladding, specialist metalwork or ceilings installations within the UK and be familiar with the systems currently used by Survey

Facade Manager - Rainscreen Cladding - New Build retail- North London - £300 A facade manager is needed with strong background in rainscreen cladding, who ideally started on the tools and worked their way up to site management. You will be overseeing a facade package valued between £10m and £15m so a strong knowledge of facades is vital, you will need to be confident enough to direct the sub contractors. All aspects of this scheme will finished to a very high standard so a keen eye for detail is expected. The successful Facade Manager will be highly motivated and be able to work in a busy, pressurised environment and have proven experiences working to tight deadlines. This is a temporary role for at least 9 months until the package has been delivered. If this role is of interest please call Thomas Sexton on 02036800650 Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

Cladding / Facade Project Manager Tier 1 main Contractor based in West London is looking to recruit a Cladding Project Manager. You will be reporting into the on site Senior Manager and be in sole charge of the cladding and external works on large new build programme. You will have experience of the following: * Curtain Walling * Rain Screen systems * Worked for a cladding sub-contractor or a main contractor as a cladding package manager * Large scale, high rise cladding developments Please apply ASAP if you meet the above criteria Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

Do you want to work in Central London? On complex and challenging projects? My client have a central london office that concentrate on projects from £15-£60 million in central london. I am looking for a Senior Site Manager to work on a £15 million cut and carve project in central london. This role as a Senior Site Manager is to be the number 2 on the site reporting into a Project Manager. The project is a cut and carve keeping an existing facade and taking the project to shell and core. It's a commercial office space with a client that this contractor do a lot of work with. The salary is negotiable but the client has indicated that they would like to pay between £55,000 - £65,000 plus a car allowance of £5500, private healthcare, pension and a discretionary bonus that 95% of the company got last year. The client are a East London based regional contractor with the majority of their work based all over the UK, although this Senior Site Manager position is to work for the Central London office where all of their work is based within zones 1-6. They work on projects from £15 - £100 million and work in the education, residential and commercial areas. This client has a proven track record of promoting people from within and put real effort into upskilling their staff and pushing people as far as they can career wise. A Senior Site Manager duties will include: * Being responsible for all health and safety on site * Reporting into a Project Manager on a weekly basis * Managing sub-contractors on a daily basis as well as pushing them and driving the project on * Dealing with any design changes and working closely with the commercial and design team * Pushing the project forward and getting the project built on time and to budget * Effectively being the 'eyes and ears' on site I feel this role would be suitable for a current site manager working for a larger contractor who has had enough of not getting recognised for their achievements. This company have a very high staff retention and treat their staff very well. This is for somebody that wants to progress, if you're somebody that hides on projects and doesn't like to work hard please do not apply. If you would like to know more details please call Ricky in the London office or send in your CV and I will be in touch. Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business