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Role: Assistant Project Manager Location: London Salary: Up to 45,000 Role Overview We are seeking a Assistant Project Manager to support the technical delivery of structural steel projects from design through fabrication and installation. The role is focused on engineering coordination, technical problem-solving, and project support , ensuring designs are buildable, compliant, and delivered efficiently. Key Responsibilities Act as a key link between design, detailing, fabrication, and site teams. Review engineering information, drawings, and models to ensure accuracy and buildability. Assist Project Managers with technical input during planning and delivery stages. Ensure engineering solutions align with project specifications and standards. Support quality inspections, snagging, and technical close-out activities. Identify clashes, detailing issues, and buildability risks within Tekla outputs. Attend design meetings, coordination workshops, and site meetings as required. Communicate clearly with internal teams, subcontractors, and external stakeholders. Candidate Profile Essential Experience working as a Site Engineer, Assistant Engineer, or roles Strong background in structural steel projects or metalwork would be desirable Ability to review and understand Tekla models and fabrication drawings. Understanding of buildability, fabrication, and site constraints. Confident communicator with strong problem-solving skills. Why This Role This role plays a critical part in ensuring engineering information is technically sound, coordinated, and buildable , helping projects run smoothly from early design through to site delivery. It offers a clear path for progression into Senior Project Engineer or Project Management roles. For more information please get in touch with our structural steel specialist Sharon O'Donnell

Assistant Design Manager (MEP) Location: North East London / Remote / Site-based Working Pattern: 3 days Office/Site, 2 days Work From Home (WFH) Reporting to: Design Manager / Senior Design Manager Role Overview On behalf of my client , a leading specialist in mechanical and electrical building services, I am seeking a technically minded Assistant Design Manager to join their pre-construction and delivery team. This role is a strategic hire designed to support the management of the design process across a diverse portfolio of high-value residential and commercial projects. The successful candidate will possess a strong MEP background and the ability to navigate the complexities of design coordination. My client offers a balanced hybrid working model, allowing for two days of remote work while ensuring high-level collaboration across their North East London office and various site locations. Key Responsibilities Design Coordination: Support the management of the design process from RIBA Stage 3 through to construction, ensuring all MEP services are fully integrated with the wider building fabric. Technical Compliance: Conduct thorough reviews of drawings, specifications, and technical submittals to ensure adherence to British Standards, Building Regulations, and client requirements. RFI & Tracker Management: Oversee the Request for Information (RFI) process and maintain live design trackers to ensure the site teams have the most current information. Stakeholder Liaison: Act as a key point of contact between external consultants, architects, and the internal project delivery team to resolve technical discrepancies. Site Integration: Attend regular site visits to ensure the physical installation aligns with the approved design and to troubleshoot any on-site coordination issues. Candidate Profile MEP Expertise: You must have a demonstrable background in Mechanical, Electrical, or Public Health engineering (ideally with a sub-contractor or consultancy). Experience Level: Ideally 2 5 years of experience in a technical or design-focused role within the construction industry. Software Proficiency: Familiarity with AutoCAD and BIM/Revit workflows is essential for reviewing and coordinating models. Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the confidence to challenge design decisions and present solutions in Design Team Meetings (DTMs). Qualifications: A degree or HNC/HND in Building Services Engineering or a related technical discipline. Benefits of the Role Hybrid Flexibility: A formalized 2-day WFH policy to provide autonomy and work-life balance. Clear Progression: My client is committed to internal promotion; you will be mentored directly by a Senior Design Manager with a view to taking full project ownership. Project Variety: Gain exposure to complex energy centers, large-scale residential schemes, and innovative HVAC technologies. For more information, contact Matt Jones on (phone number removed)

Assistant Quantity Surveyor Bank, City of London Competitive Salary + Package Tier 2 Main Contractor Cut & Carve Refurbishment Hospitality Permanent Position I am currently working with a well-established Tier 2 Main Contractor who specialise in delivering complex cut & carve refurbishment projects across London, operating within the commercial office, student accommodation, hospitality, leisure, and healthcare sectors. Due to the award of a high-profile scheme, they are seeking an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team on a hospitality refurbishment project near Bank, City of London. This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to technically challenging refurbishment works within a busy Central London environment, working alongside experienced Senior Surveyors and Commercial Managers. The Project The project involves the cut & carve refurbishment and conversion of an existing building into a high-quality hospitality venue. Works include structural alterations, internal reconfiguration, MEP coordination, and high-specification fit out. The scheme presents logistical and technical challenges typical of City of London projects, providing excellent experience for a commercially ambitious Assistant QS. The Role Reporting to a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will support the commercial management of the project from procurement through to final account. Your responsibilities will include: Assisting with procurement of subcontract packages Supporting subcontractor management and administration Preparing and assisting with interim valuations and cost reports Managing and tracking variations and change control Assisting with subcontractor payments and final accounts Monitoring project costs and maintaining accurate commercial records Attending site and commercial meetings as required Supporting the commercial team to ensure financial targets are achieved You will gain full exposure to the commercial lifecycle of a complex refurbishment project. Requirements 1-3 years' experience working within a main contractor environment Experience in refurbishment, fit out, or commercial construction preferred Degree qualified (or working towards) in Quantity Surveying or similar Strong numerical and analytical skills Organised, detail-focused, and commercially aware Ambitious with a clear desire to progress within a Tier 2 contractor environment Why Apply? Work on a high-profile hospitality scheme in Central London Gain experience on technically complex cut & carve refurbishment projects Join a respected Tier 2 contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work Structured progression and mentorship from senior commercial staff Competitive salary and package This role would suit an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to develop within a technically strong contractor delivering complex refurbishment schemes across London. For a confidential discussion, please get in touch.

Assistant Project Manager (Ex-Forces) Central London, occasional UK site travel 35,000 - 45,000 (Up to 50,000 DOE) + Travel Expenses + Private Healthcare + Dental + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Pension + Structured Chartership Support + Other Benefits This is an excellent opportunity for an ex-forces candidate to transition into construction consultancy as an Assistant Project Manager, gaining exposure to high-value residential and mixed-use developments. You will benefit from structured training, dedicated mentorship, and clear, merit-based career progression from day one. Are you leaving or have you recently left the Armed Forces and are looking to build a career in the construction industry? Do you want to join a business that offers hands-on mentorship, structured training, and clear, merit-based progression? Our client is an ambitious and growing consultancy with a strong national presence. They act as the client's eyes and ears, delivering project management and employer's agent services across large-scale residential, student accommodation, and co-living developments, with some commercial and industrial projects nationwide. With consistent year-on-year growth and a strong focus on repeat business, they offer stability alongside genuine long-term opportunity. This role is particularly well-suited to ex-forces professionals who are used to responsibility, structure, and high standards. You will join one of the company's project "clusters," reporting to a Senior Project Manager while supporting the wider team. You will be primarily office-based in Central London (4-5 days per week), with occasional travel to sites in London and across the UK (typically a couple of days per month). In this role, you will support projects from start to finish, assisting with programme and budget tracking, client and contractor meetings, documentation, and risk management. You will receive CPD training, external courses, senior mentorship, and full support toward professional qualifications, making it an ideal long-term career for an ex-forces candidate. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and some understanding of construction or project management fundamentals. Most importantly, you will be ambitious, disciplined, proactive, and motivated to build a long-term career in construction. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ex-forces professional to join a structured, professional environment where your leadership and organisational skills are valued, while gaining hands-on experience on high-value construction projects. The Role: Working on high-value residential, student accommodation and co-living projects Assisting Senior PM's with a range of duties, including programming, budget, risk and contract administration Structured training, mentorship, and support with qualifications Office-based in Central London with occasional UK site travel The Person: Ex-Forces background Strong communication, leadership and organisational skills Disciplined, proactive, and detail-oriented Ambitious and keen to progress long-term Based within commuting distance of Central London Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed) To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Cameron Day at Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Assistant Design Manager, Manchester A rapidly expanding main contractor is seeking an Assistant Design Manager to join their Leeds division, working on a high-rise Student Accommodation scheme. Our client is a well-established national contractor, particularly recognised within the London market for delivering complex high-rise schemes. With innovation and quality at the heart of their design, they have earned themselves an enviable reputation within the industry and have expanded across the UK as a result. This role would ideally suit existing Assistant or Trainee Design Coordinators/Managers with between 1-5 years' experience looking to progress their career within a market leader. Architects or Technologists with experience working within practice will also be considered, offering enormous opportunity for those considering a fresh challenge in making the transition. Successful candidates ideally will possess a degree or equivalent in a Design or Construction related discipline. Suitable applicants will be highly organised individuals, competent in prioritising their workload and liaising with all key stakeholders in a confident manner. This is a unique opportunity to work for one of the country's top contractors, working on a range of projects across all stages. Assistant Design Manager, Manchester

About us At Pellings, we provide solutions to bring our clients' visions to life. We feel proud of the positive impact we have made to local spaces and the value we have added to communities within London, the South East and surrounding areas. Over the last 46 years, we have grown from our modest beginnings as a Building Surveying practice to become a major provider of integrated design, property and construction consultancy services.  Our success over the years can be attributed to a number of factors, such as our strong technical and creative expertise, highly professional staff and integrated service approach. However, at the heart of it is our passion and commitment to supporting our clients in meeting their challenges and delivering long-term value. The opportunity  You will become an integral part of our fantastic Building Surveying team while working on a variety of residential, education, commercial and civic projects. Our experienced team will give you the support needed to oversee and, in time, run your own projects from inception to completion, all while completing core APC competencies.  We will provide you with a structured training programme within a cohort of colleagues at similar points on their APC journey.  Our structured training programme includes: Presentations on Level 1&2 competencies Q&A sessions Meetings with counsellor/supervisor to review process, sign off competencies and monitor the suitability of work being undertaken Case study review Day to day duties: Assisting on technical projects Overseeing works on site Preparing and submitting applications for statutory consent and liaising with relevant authorities  Preparing existing proposed drawings in CAD Drafting work specifications Leading on tender activities and Contractor selection Building defects analysis   Our team provides our clients with a range of services including: Large framework contracts for London Boroughs, Councils and Housing Associations Refurbishment and Maintenance Programmes Contract Administration Project Management Employers Agent Building defects analysis Conditions surveys Professional technical duties, including Party Wall matters, Disrepair etc. Types of projects you will be working on: Carbon Resilience Fire Safety Works, including cladding Community regeneration projects Community centres and Civic projects Sustainable New Build projects, including housing developments, schools and community centres Education expansions and refurbishment Maintenance and refurbishment of corporate buildings Decarbonisation Programmes of external decoration and repairs Residential disability adaptations   For more information about life at Pellings and how to apply, don't hesitate to get in touch with our Talent Manager, Rachel Gilchrist, at rgilchrist@pellings.co.uk

Client: My client are a well-established, debt free, profitable and privately owned London high end refurbishment specialist who since their establishment over 30 years ago have build up an excellent reputation in their respective market place. They pride themselves on the diversity of their client base and project portfolio with all of their work comprising strong elements of challenging structural modifications, cut and carve, basement excavation, façade retention, refurbishment and restorations in the heart of London across the pride residential, museum, gallery, listed building, heritage, private education and private healthcare sectors. They have amassed a turnover of circa £40m with their typical projects valued between £3m - £15m in contract value. 2020 and the start of 2021 has been a challenging time for the construction industry, however my client are one of the success stories. Utilising their industry connections and well established relationships to bolster their order book for this year. They pride themselves on delivering all their projects to the highest possible standards and building long term relationships with everyone they work with, which means a large proportion of their work is repeat business of by recommendation. They have built up very close relationships with their supply chain who they offer prompt payment terms to help their cash flow during these challenging times. Last year was a time of reflection for the two owners and after careful consideration, business and succession planning they are setting the wheels in motion for the development and evolution of their business. They are each planning to respectively step to one side allowing for the talented tier of directors beneath them to take over the reigns and drive the business forward as the London construction industry recovers. One of these individuals is someone I know personally very well and have successfully worked with for the last 4 years. As part of their succession plan, one of the directors has created a partnership with a well known and reputable university and created a systemised and methodical graduate development programme. Across the board this contractor pride themselves on offering everyone in the business the opportunity to further themselves, with additional qualifications and bespoke progression paths with realistic and measurable targets to achieve personal success. This means they have managed to maintain their ‘family feel’ during their growth and having a subsequent low churn rate of staff. Role: Project Manager Salary: Negotiable depending on experience Package: Travel expenses + car allowance + pension + healthcare Project: Prime refurbishment/ restoration Contract value: Circa £4m Location: Wed End of London Sector experience: Cut and carve, heavy refurbishment, prime fit out, high end residential, commercial, museums/ galleries, heritage My client are looking to bring on board a candidate who has experience working on challenging cut and carve refurbishments and high end internal fit outs. They are flexible on the level of experience the successful candidate would have gained however the minimum expectation is that they have delivered projects as the lead manager on site. This role is for a ‘no1’ on site, however this candidate can be a talented site manager/ assistant project manager who has delivering their own projects before and is ready to take the step up. The successful candidate will be based on one of their flagship projects on a prominent and well known listed building in the heart of London. This project consists of strip out/ light demolition and super prime refurbishment/ restoration. This is a very sensitive project and client with more information available upon application. This business prides themselves on developing and training their staff into the next tiers of management with a prime example being one if the director of the division, who initially started with the business as a site manager and has progress into project management, contracts management and is now a director. The successful candidate will be supported on site by an established and experience senior site manager with additional surveying and design support whilst reporting to a visiting director. This is an excellent chance to be part of a growing business with the opportunity to deliver a variety of stimulating and challenging projects in London. Personal skills: My client are specifically looking for individuals who are looking to join a progressive business where they will be given the opportunity to grow and develop their career. The successful candidate must be ambitious, driven and enthusiastic, they will form a fundamental part of the business moving forward. Requirements: * The successful candidate must have a background of continuous permanent employment and have delivered projects of a similar nature. * Construction relation degree/ professional qualification. Key Skills: * Time management and organisation skills * Good work ethic * Decisiveness * Clear and strong communication skills * Personable and approachable * Enjoy working as part of a team * Ability to meet to deadlines * Good attention to detail * Accountability * Desire to progress and develop career

Client: My client are a well-established, debt free, profitable and privately owned London high end refurbishment specialist who since their establishment over 30 years ago have build up an excellent reputation in their respective market place. They pride themselves on the diversity of their client base and project portfolio with all of their work comprising strong elements of challenging structural modifications, cut and carve, basement excavation, façade retention, refurbishment and restorations in the heart of London across the pride residential, museum, gallery, listed building, heritage, private education and private healthcare sectors. They have amassed a turnover of circa £40m with their typical projects valued between £3m - £15m in contract value. 2020 and the start of 2021 has been a challenging time for the construction industry, however my client are one of the success stories. Utilising their industry connections and well established relationships to bolster their order book for this year. They pride themselves on delivering all their projects to the highest possible standards and building long term relationships with everyone they work with, which means a large proportion of their work is repeat business of by recommendation. They have built up very close relationships with their supply chain who they offer prompt payment terms to help their cash flow during these challenging times. Last year was a time of reflection for the two owners and after careful consideration, business and succession planning they are setting the wheels in motion for the development and evolution of their business. They are each planning to respectively step to one side allowing for the talented tier of directors beneath them to take over the reigns and drive the business forward as the London construction industry recovers. One of these individuals is someone I know personally very well and have successfully worked with for the last 4 years. As part of their succession plan, one of the directors has created a partnership with a well known and reputable university and created a systemised and methodical graduate development programme. Across the board this contractor pride themselves on offering everyone in the business the opportunity to further themselves, with additional qualifications and bespoke progression paths with realistic and measurable targets to achieve personal success. This means they have managed to maintain their ‘family feel’ during their growth and having a subsequent low churn rate of staff. Role: Project Manager Salary: Negotiable depending on experience Package: Travel expenses + car allowance + pension + healthcare Project: Prime refurbishment/ restoration Contract value: Circa £4m Location: Wed End of London Sector experience: Cut and carve, heavy refurbishment, prime fit out, high end residential, commercial, museums/ galleries, heritage My client are looking to bring on board a candidate who has experience working on challenging cut and carve refurbishments and high end internal fit outs. They are flexible on the level of experience the successful candidate would have gained however the minimum expectation is that they have delivered projects as the lead manager on site. This role is for a ‘no1’ on site, however this candidate can be a talented site manager/ assistant project manager who has delivering their own projects before and is ready to take the step up. The successful candidate will be based on one of their flagship projects on a prominent and well known listed building in the heart of London. This project consists of strip out/ light demolition and super prime refurbishment/ restoration. This is a very sensitive project and client with more information available upon application. This business prides themselves on developing and training their staff into the next tiers of management with a prime example being one if the director of the division, who initially started with the business as a site manager and has progress into project management, contracts management and is now a director. The successful candidate will be supported on site by an established and experience senior site manager with additional surveying and design support whilst reporting to a visiting director. This is an excellent chance to be part of a growing business with the opportunity to deliver a variety of stimulating and challenging projects in London. Personal skills: My client are specifically looking for individuals who are looking to join a progressive business where they will be given the opportunity to grow and develop their career. The successful candidate must be ambitious, driven and enthusiastic, they will form a fundamental part of the business moving forward. Requirements: * The successful candidate must have a background of continuous permanent employment and have delivered projects of a similar nature. * Construction relation degree/ professional qualification. Key Skills: * Time management and organisation skills * Good work ethic * Decisiveness * Clear and strong communication skills * Personable and approachable * Enjoy working as part of a team * Ability to meet to deadlines * Good attention to detail * Accountability * Desire to progress and develop career

Project Engineer – RC Frame & Groundwork contractor Wembley £250 - £300 Per Day About the Company This business is one of my top clients. Having worked with them for the past 10+ years I have seen them develop in both size and capability over this time. They now currently turnover above £100 million per annum, building concrete frame and groundwork packages ranging in value up to £20 million each for a variety of residential contractors and developers throughout London and the surrounding Northern Home Counties. They have a very modern edge to the business while maintaining traditional roots and are still privately owned by the original MD (who is a true gent). On a personal note, I believe this company is one of the best not only for the projects they help complete but also because of the environment they create for the people who work there. They go that extra mile to not only to retain their staff but to truly keep them happy to be with the business. Small things have been added to the office like a gym that people have access to all day with extra half an hour breaks given three times a week for anyone who wants to use it. They have a treatments room where massages and cosmetic treatments are available to everyone on Fridays free of charge, all you have to do is book in. With plans in place for a roof top garden and BBQ area, I’d want to work here myself if I had the relevant experience in this role! They really are a great company to work for to gain great project experience, to develop capability in modern construction techniques and to be part of the values they believe in. About the Opportunity As a project engineer on-site, you will be reporting to the project manager / director supporting them with establishing the construction plan and engineering methods in addition to assisting with equipment selection and coordination. You will also be aiding the project director in Pre-construction activities such as selection of Form-work/False work and Core Methodology. As no2 on-site the project engineer will attend progress meetings with the design team to coordinate design and re-bar take off. They will also attend weekly meetings with site QS to track costs and variation work from clients. In this role you will be tasked with leading and managing a team of site engineers on various tasks including but not limited to: Setting-out, re-bar take-offs, temporary works, QA duties and as-built responsibilities. This is very much an assistant to the project manager level role as Project Engineer. About the benefits and rewards The salary will be dependent upon level of exposure to this industry, similar roles and experience within this sector. The company offers excellent opportunities in this role, they will be looking to tune skills and mould the successful individual into a project manager / director in the future. This is a career enhancing role which offers excellent development and highly competitive rates of pay. About the Requirements To be considered for this exciting opportunity the successful professional is required to be degree qualified in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering with a minimum of 45 years’ engineering experience on-site, working within this sector needs to have been gained. Prior experience of setting-out groundworks, RC frames and similar packages is a must as even though this role will not involve setting-out, you will be required to oversee the setting-out teams. Other preferred traits for this position involve a good commercial awareness with exceptional people skills and the ability to present ideas and negotiate. Teamwork is a key aspect of this role yet a willingness to work independently to solve problems is also necessary. IT skills are increasingly important for engineers working on-site and in the site office so a high level of competency in this area is vital

Responsible for: Role purpose and role dimensions: Facilities Management This will involve: * Ensure that all buildings are open and closed as required and that daily building inspections are undertaken and all issues logged at the earliest opportunity; * Ensuring the safety of staff and visitors by implementing security protocols, preventing unauthorised persons entering buildings/land, using/monitoring CCTV, encouraging the wearing of staff ID badges, patrolling buildings and grounds and responding to or escalating any issues identified; * Ensure that all systems and processes are function and up to date to support the work of Facilities Assistants and others, including CCTV etc; * Manage and monitor the delivery of all day to day activity in respect of security/concierge services, portering, post, deliveries, cleaning, snow clearance/gritting and furniture moves etc and ensure that buildings are kept clean and free from litter/debris; * Ensure that all front of house services are provided to a high standard under a professional and customer focussed approach that presents visitors with a positive impression of the Council; and * Ensure energy usage is effectively monitored and managed across the Council’s operational estate and actively take steps to reduce energy usage where possible. Building Maintenance This will involve: * Manage Facilities Assistants to undertake a programme of minor works/light maintenance tasks (i.e. painting, replacing light tubes, unblocking toilets, rehanging doors etc) in an efficient and cost effective manner; * Ensure that the need for repairs, maintenance and small building works are identified and logged and manage any works undertaken by contractors and suppliers to ensure quality and timescales are met within the agreed budgets; * Develop reactive, planned and cyclical maintenance and repairs programmes and support procurement processes as required. Manage staff or contractors undertaking works and ensure that appropriate safety measures (i.e. method statements) are in place and that works are completed satisfactorily; and * Ensure that all contractors are in possession of relevant building information (i.e. health and safety file and asbestos records) prior to commencing any works. Minimum education/ qualifications: Minimum * 5 years FM management experience in a similar role * IOSH or NEBOSH * IWFM Level 5 * Membership of BIFM * Membership of a relevant professional body Desirable * Project Management qualification, i.e. PRINCE2, Agile etc. * AssocRICS * Experience within a PFI environment * Knowledge of CDM regulations and building contracts Minimum experience/ knowledge/ skills: Experience * Experience in the management and delivery of Facilities Management services to time, cost and quality * Knowledge of modern facilities management methods and how to apply them * Experience in ICT and able to use technology to deliver service improvement/efficiencies through improving working processes * Experience of successfully managing projects and awareness of the importance of managing issues and risks * Good working knowledge of health and safety and ability to interpret policy and legislation and implement best practice across all service line working practices * Ability to manage customer and contractor relations and forge strong networks and alliances with internal teams, contractors and suppliers * A sound knowledge of best practice in performance management and the ability to develop a performance management culture within a facilities management environment * Ability to demonstrate leadership in emergency situations and to formulate effective and appropriate responses on the basis of sound technical knowledge Leading the day to day delivery of all hard and soft Facilities Management Services across the Council’s operational estate, ensuring the effective and safe operation of all operational buildings for the benefits of service users, visitors and staff. Managing maintenance, improvement and compliance works across the estate, managing contractors and project teams as required. Responsibility for Facilities Operations team as well as any contractors appointed from time to time

Responsible for: Role purpose and role dimensions: Facilities Management This will involve: * Ensure that all buildings are open and closed as required and that daily building inspections are undertaken and all issues logged at the earliest opportunity; * Ensuring the safety of staff and visitors by implementing security protocols, preventing unauthorised persons entering buildings/land, using/monitoring CCTV, encouraging the wearing of staff ID badges, patrolling buildings and grounds and responding to or escalating any issues identified; * Ensure that all systems and processes are function and up to date to support the work of Facilities Assistants and others, including CCTV etc; * Manage and monitor the delivery of all day to day activity in respect of security/concierge services, portering, post, deliveries, cleaning, snow clearance/gritting and furniture moves etc and ensure that buildings are kept clean and free from litter/debris; * Ensure that all front of house services are provided to a high standard under a professional and customer focussed approach that presents visitors with a positive impression of the Council; and * Ensure energy usage is effectively monitored and managed across the Council’s operational estate and actively take steps to reduce energy usage where possible. Building Maintenance This will involve: * Manage Facilities Assistants to undertake a programme of minor works/light maintenance tasks (i.e. painting, replacing light tubes, unblocking toilets, rehanging doors etc) in an efficient and cost effective manner; * Ensure that the need for repairs, maintenance and small building works are identified and logged and manage any works undertaken by contractors and suppliers to ensure quality and timescales are met within the agreed budgets; * Develop reactive, planned and cyclical maintenance and repairs programmes and support procurement processes as required. Manage staff or contractors undertaking works and ensure that appropriate safety measures (i.e. method statements) are in place and that works are completed satisfactorily; and * Ensure that all contractors are in possession of relevant building information (i.e. health and safety file and asbestos records) prior to commencing any works. Minimum education/ qualifications: Minimum * 5 years FM management experience in a similar role * IOSH or NEBOSH * IWFM Level 5 * Membership of BIFM * Membership of a relevant professional body Desirable * Project Management qualification, i.e. PRINCE2, Agile etc. * AssocRICS * Experience within a PFI environment * Knowledge of CDM regulations and building contracts Minimum experience/ knowledge/ skills: Experience * Experience in the management and delivery of Facilities Management services to time, cost and quality * Knowledge of modern facilities management methods and how to apply them * Experience in ICT and able to use technology to deliver service improvement/efficiencies through improving working processes * Experience of successfully managing projects and awareness of the importance of managing issues and risks * Good working knowledge of health and safety and ability to interpret policy and legislation and implement best practice across all service line working practices * Ability to manage customer and contractor relations and forge strong networks and alliances with internal teams, contractors and suppliers * A sound knowledge of best practice in performance management and the ability to develop a performance management culture within a facilities management environment * Ability to demonstrate leadership in emergency situations and to formulate effective and appropriate responses on the basis of sound technical knowledge Leading the day to day delivery of all hard and soft Facilities Management Services across the Council’s operational estate, ensuring the effective and safe operation of all operational buildings for the benefits of service users, visitors and staff. Managing maintenance, improvement and compliance works across the estate, managing contractors and project teams as required. Responsibility for Facilities Operations team as well as any contractors appointed from time to time

Engineering Lead (M&E) 6 month contract £575 per day based in central London Inside scope IR35 This post is to lead on a number of engineering infrastructure and associated workstreams under direction from the Design Director and alongside the other functional leads. They will manage a small team of Design Managers and other subject matter experts from a variety of professional backgrounds who are responsible for supporting the delivering and undertaking the assurance on a diverse range of engineering workstreams The work of the Engineering team is to: * Provide Electrical, Mechanical & Public health engineering services advise, * Including Energy Centre design, energy efficiency, sustainability and the environment including BREEAM, * Support in the development of BIM and Surveys, * Advise on Acoustic engineering * Advise on Specialist building physics and energy modelling * Advise on Electrical building services engineering, lift design & controls, specialist lighting design, power networks design, * Advise on Public address systems, broadcasting & telecommunications * Advise on ICT and Data Systems * Advise on Fire system design (including fire engineering) * Design for the protection against the effects of weapons and blasts, chemical, biological, radioactive and nuclear (CBRN) attacks * Electronic and physical security systems This role will coordinate the input of the engineering team within the Design Delivery Team, to allow work to be procured from the Programmes supply chain, support the project management team in the timely delivery of all engineer activities and ensure technical assurance is undertaken on all supply chain deliverables. Working closely with the Design Director they shall ensure the effective briefing and management of consultants to drive value for money, consistent quality and timely delivery of various workstreams, working with colleagues on overlapping areas and ensuring a clear strategy is in place and understood for each engineering design element. Management responsibility Management responsibility will vary and will be dependent size and nature of the workload but will likely to be a small team of around 10, consisting of Senior Design Managers, Senior Engineers, Assistants, Graduates and Apprentices. The post holder’s duties will require extensive and detailed consultation and liaison with internal stakeholders, at all levels QUALIFICATIONS AND KNOWLEDGE Essential: * Chartered Professional Membership of an engineering body such as the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) or Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) * Candidates will need to demonstrate their bias in either Mechanical or Electrical Engineering on the application form in this section too * Experience of working on a major programme of project * Experience of working on refurbishment projects Desirable: * Prince 2 qualifications at any level