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Senior Technical Manager - Residential Development London Who are MCR MCR Property Group is a leading independent real estate investment and development company operating nationally, with offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham and Glasgow. Our core focus is the delivery of new-build and conversion residential and industrial schemes, alongside the active management of a diverse portfolio spanning every major asset class. The business currently controls approximately 7,500 residential plots and commercial and industrial assets valued in excess of £2 billion. As part of our continued expansion, we are seeking motivated, commercially aware and technically strong professionals who are passionate about the built environment and capable of operating at a senior level across multiple developments. Who we are looking for We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Technical Manager to join our team in London, supporting multiple construction sites across the South of England. This is an outstanding opportunity to play a key role within a fast-paced, thriving business at a pivotal stage of growth, offering long-term career development and the chance to work on a diverse pipeline of high-quality projects. This role will sit at the heart of project delivery, acting as the technical lead from early design stages through to completion, ensuring that schemes are compliant, buildable, cost-effective and delivered to the highest standards. As our Senior Technical Manager you will take full responsibility for the coordination and management of architectural and engineering design information, ensuring that all working drawings and technical details are accurate, practical and issued in line with programme requirements. You will manage the full approvals process, securing Building Regulations compliance, NHBC or alternative warranty provider approvals, and all relevant local authority agreements, including highways and drainage consents. You will be responsible for appointing, briefing and managing external consultants, including architects, civil and structural engineers and landscape designers, negotiating fees where appropriate and ensuring their outputs align with the commercial and technical objectives of each project. Alongside this, you will produce and monitor technical delivery programmes and budgets, providing clear progress and cost reporting to the Technical Director or Head of Technical. The role will also involve supporting the land and planning teams during acquisition stages by undertaking technical due diligence and feasibility assessments, reviewing matters such as ground conditions, site constraints and service infrastructure, and identifying potential risks and opportunities at an early stage. You will act as a key point of contact between internal departments, site teams, commercial and sales functions, as well as external stakeholders including local authorities, statutory bodies and utility providers, ensuring strong communication and efficient resolution of technical issues. A strong focus will be placed on buildability, quality and value engineering, with the successful candidate expected to drive practical design solutions that enhance quality while maintaining commercial viability. You will also ensure that all design and construction activity complies fully with CDM Regulations 2015 and wider health and safety legislation, often fulfilling the duties of Principal Designer where required. In addition, you will play a leadership role within the business, mentoring and developing members of the in-house technical team, including Technical Coordinators and Administrators, helping to build capability and consistency across the function. About you Applicants should have significant experience, typically five years or more, in a technical management or technical coordination role within a residential developer, housebuilder or relevant consultancy environment. A strong working knowledge of UK Building Regulations, NHBC standards, planning legislation and associated legal agreements such as Section 106 and Section 278 is essential. Proficiency in AutoCAD and the Microsoft Office suite is required, with experience of Revit or project management platforms considered advantageous. You will bring excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to make sound technical and commercial decisions under pressure. A methodical, detail-driven and proactive approach is essential, along with a genuine ability to collaborate across disciplines and drive projects forward in a structured and professional manner. If you are looking to step into a senior role within an ambitious and expanding property group, working on complex and rewarding developments with clear progression opportunities, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Principal Structural Engineer St Helens Full-time Excellent Salary + Leadership Benefits An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Structural Engineer to join a well-established and growing engineering consultancy in St Helens. With a strong reputation for delivering practical, high-quality structural solutions across residential, commercial, industrial, and public sector projects, the consultancy continues to expand its portfolio throughout the North West and beyond. We are now seeking an experienced and commercially aware Principal Structural Engineer to play a key leadership role within the business. The Role As Principal Structural Engineer, you will take technical and managerial responsibility for a range of structural projects, from concept design through to completion. You will lead project teams, maintain key client relationships, and contribute strategically to the ongoing development of the St Helens office. Key responsibilities include: Leading the design of structures in steel, reinforced concrete, timber, and masonry Overseeing technical delivery and quality assurance Managing project programmes, budgets, and resources Acting as the primary point of contact for key clients Mentoring and developing engineers and technicians Supporting business development and tender submissions Contributing to the strategic growth of the consultancy About You We are looking for a confident and commercially minded engineer who: Holds a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering Is Chartered (CEng) with IStructE or ICE Has extensive UK consultancy experience Demonstrates strong technical expertise and leadership capability Has a proven track record of managing projects and teams Communicates effectively with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams What We Offer Highly competitive salary and benefits package Clear progression pathway to Associate/Director level Flexible working arrangements Autonomy and influence within a growing office Supportive and collaborative working culture Opportunity to shape the future direction of the St Helens team This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven Principal Structural Engineer looking to step into a senior leadership role within a respected consultancy, where your expertise and ambition will be genuinely valued. We also have similar roles in Wigan and Warrington. If you are ready to make a significant impact and advance your career, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please get in touch with MIKAELA today.

We have a current opportunity for a Site Construction Delivery Lead/ Construction Director on an inside ir35 contract basis. The position will be based in Suffolk with some hybrid working. For further information about this position please apply. Reporting to the Site Delivery Director, this post is responsible for supporting the overarching direction & leadership of activities associated with the full life cycle delivery of a section of the Site Delivery footprint including Capital Works delivery and Principal Contractor responsibilities. You will have responsibility to lead/manage a group of Senior Managers, with delegated principal contractor responsibility for delivery of scope including Enabling works, Major Civils, Networks and Buildings. The role will entail management of a matrix team of wider disciplines forming the project Area Management Delivery team eg: the SZC quality team, safety team and suppliers. Focus of scope includes areas across the Site Delivery portfolio on the Main Development Site. Principal Accountabilities Work with the wider SZC wider programmes (Civil Works Programme, Conventional Island & Nuclear Island) and the respective alliances (Civils and MEH), Area Delivery Leads and Project Teams to define the cross-programme interfaces. Work with the HR and recruitment teams to secure the required resources to meet project requirements, ensuring the maintenance of SQEP for any assigned resource and promptly identifying any personnel shortfalls or issues within the project team. Providing direction to the teams to ensure effective execution of strategies and plans in line with the overall Programme Execution Plan (PEP), setting out how the programme of work will be managed, organised and executed. Maintaining effective communications with all stakeholders and execute the project or PEP strategies. Drive the delivery of the contract or package activities to ensure they are delivered safely on time, to budget, meeting business and technical requirements. Monitor and manage the progress of the programme - track progress against milestones, deadlines, budget and provide the Site Delivery Leadership team with reports on these matters. Principal Accountabilities Work with the wider SZC wider programmes (Civil Works Programme, Conventional Island & Nuclear Island) and the respective alliances (Civils and MEH), Area Delivery Leads and Project Teams to define the cross-programme interfaces. Work with the HR and recruitment teams to secure the required resources to meet project requirements, ensuring the maintenance of SQEP for any assigned resource and promptly identifying any personnel shortfalls or issues within the project team. Providing direction to the teams to ensure effective execution of strategies and plans in line with the overall Programme Execution Plan (PEP), setting out how the programme of work will be managed, organised and executed. Maintaining effective communications with all stakeholders and execute the project or PEP strategies. Drive the delivery of the contract or package activities to ensure they are delivered safely on time, to budget, meeting business and technical requirements. Monitor and manage the progress of the programme - track progress against milestones, deadlines, budget and provide the Site Delivery Leadership team with reports on these matters. Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience Track record of delivering projects within a technically complex and dynamic environment whilst ensuring high levels of safety, security and environmental responsibility, ideally within the Nuclear Energy sector or similar regulated environment. Nuclear New Build or Heavy Civil Engineering - Proven track record in delivering nuclear, power generation, or high-integrity civil structures, ideally on Hinkley Point C (HPC), Sizewell B, or similar regulated environments. Reinforced Concrete Structures - Expertise in nuclear containment, reactor buildings, auxiliary structures, and deep foundations. Formwork, Falsework & High-Integrity Concrete - Experience with self-climbing formwork, slipform, jumpform, and post-tensioning techniques Qualifications Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering / Construction Management (or equivalent). Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Fellow (ICE, IStructE, CIOB) preferred Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

Your new company My client is a leading multi-disciplinary construction and property consultancy. They provide a range of consultancy services that include building & quantity surveying, project management, architecture & master planning, civil & structural engineering, mechanical & electrical engineering, sustainability, and health & safety. As Senior Building Surveyor, you will either be working on a large social housing framework contract managing refurbishment and maintenance projects across SE postcodes, alternatively you will be working on education projects taking over from a Senior Manager looking to move away from the sector. The projects they've won alone in the lockdown period, will see them through to mid 2022 without taking in to account the projects they had before, putting them in a strong position if another lockdown was to occur. You will be working in a team of 12, where you will report into an Associate and have junior surveyors beneath you. At the moment there is a mix of WFH and working in the office which is currently led by the employee, the Partner managing the division has no desire to change that so this role would be ideal for someone looking for a better work - life balance. Your new role In the role of Senior Building Surveyor you will be tasked and measured in the following; preparing tender documentation comprising schedule of work, producing CAD drawings/plans, overseeing tender procedures and evaluation of tenders, managing contracts and controlling expenditure within budget and time, carry out the duties of Principal Designer under the CDM Regulations 2015, undertake Building and Condition Surveys, carry out inspections of construction work, write specifications of work, carry out the duties of Contract Administrator, carry out the role of Surveyor under the Party Wall etc Act 1996 and undertake Property Title investigations. What you'll need to succeed In order to be considered for this role you will need to have the following; knowledge of Asbestos management duties, H&S legislation and CDM Regulations, experience in Management of Small to Medium sized projects, identifying building defects and preparing specifications, working knowledge of IT systems and software such as MS Project, Office, & AutoCAD and knowledge of the JCT forms of Contract. You will ideally be MRICS or close to taking your APC interview. What you'll get in return As part of the package for this role, you can expect a salary of up to £55k along with a 25 days holiday + bank holidays which goes up to 30 after time served, reimbursement for APC and professional examination costs, professional fees paid for, pension options and life assurance. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Andrew Dique now on (phone number removed). If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

A great career progression opportunity for a Chartered Senior Structural Engineer with a clear career path to Associate level. About the company The company are an established civil and structural design consultancy covering a wide variety of buildings and infrastructure sectors in the UK. With an existing client base, they are a growing and forward thinking consultancy established in the use of BIM throughout their projects. Role & Responsibilities This Structural Engineering opportunity would ideally suit a Senior or Principal level Structural Engineer who is keen to progress to Associate level. You will be assisting in leading an existing team of Engineers and Technicians, taking a lead on projects, manage existing clients and furthering your commercials skills in business development and work winning. The scope of work is extremely varied, so past exposure to a variety of different building sectors is important. This includes, but is not limited to: ·Commercial ·Education ·Residential (including large developments) ·Retail ·Leisure ·Healthcare ·Refurbishment an renovation Requirements: ·BEng/MSc (or equivalent) Civil/Structural Engineering ·CEng status with IStructE or ICE ·Min 5 years' experience ·Experience of managing a design team ·Ability to train and mentor more junior members of the team ·Experience of whole project process from fee proposals and concept design to project completion ·Strong technical ability with in-depth experience of designing in all main materials ·Client facing Please apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered at the beginning of the recruitment process. For a confidential conversation about this opportunity, please contact Claire on (phone number removed)

Vertical Recruitment is working closely with an award winning civil, structural, rail and transportation consultancy. One of the largest independently owned consultancies in the UK with offices across several major cities. Due to continued expansion of the Building Structures group there now exists an excellent opportunity for a Senior to Principal level Structural Engineer to join the team in South Manchester. Responsibilities Ensure effective and efficient project delivery Ensure a consistent and high quality output for all project deliverables Support the Associate Director in the general management of the team. Maintain client relationships Promotion of the core Practice principals Duties Management of project delivery and job running Building and site surveys to consider existing structural stability and future requirements Design calculations and report writing for building structures of all types Working with clients, end users, design team members including junior engineers, architects, QS's, M&E engineers and the like Team support Technical input and output on projects including calculations; specification; drawings, schedules, reports, etc. Site inspection and verification Attributes/Skills Effective programme and time manager capable of running multiple projects Articulate, concise and clear communicator Qualitative decision maker Motivational, enthusiastic. Committed and creative team player Technical proficiency and innovator Able to take initiative Qualifications Professional qualification in related discipline and membership of professional institution MIStructE or MICE. Experience Portfolio of completed work demonstrating excellent design skills and construction knowledge across a wide range of sectors and project values Management experience in both project delivery and personnel relations Scheme development through RIBA Work Stages 1 to 7 Proficiency with IT software including Autodesk products, Structural design software i.e. Tekkla, Microsoft Office and Outlook Benefits 25 days annual holiday plus all Bank Holidays Company pension scheme ICE Accredited Training Scheme Company funded social events and social committee Flexible working hours Cycle to work scheme Free tea, coffee and fruit every day Showers, changing rooms and secure bike storage Payment or contribution to vocational training courses Requests for extended holidays or sabbaticals are considered favourably