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Job Title: Structural Team Lead Location: Hybrid, Central Belt preferred, but flexible Salary: Competitive Job Type: Full Time, Permanent About us: We are a team of enthusiastic and collaborative planners, designers, environmental consultants, engineers and health & safety professionals. Our client base includes public and private sectors. We have grown significantly over the last few years and now employ 200 individuals across the UK. Teamwork and a people-first culture are at the heart of everything we do and we wish to engage an enthusiastic professional to join our team. Please note that the company does not offer sponsorship and therefore candidates must have the legal right to live and work in the UK to be considered for this role. Overview of the role: Arthian is offering an exciting opportunity for a talented Structural Engineer to step into a leadership role and drive our continued growth across the UK. As Structural Team Lead, you will guide a highly skilled engineering team and deliver innovative projects in sectors such as Energy, Manufacturing, and Distilling. With offices nationwide, we embrace hybrid and remote working to support the diverse needs of our staff. At Arthian, we specialise in designing structures for high-hazard industrial environments, including blast resistance, toxic hazards, and thermal hazard requirements. This role requires a Design Leader / Project Manager with exceptional managerial ability, strong interpersonal skills, and a proven track record in delivering complex building projects. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage a team of highly competent structural engineers Oversee the delivery of multi-disciplinary structural projects from concept through detailed design Collaborate with internal and external disciplines during tender and bid preparation Partner with Directors, Business Development, and Marketing teams to grow opportunities with new and existing clients Build and maintain key client relationships Drive the development of project proposals and tender submissions Manage the design process for industrial buildings, ensuring compliance with current codes and standards Meet clients to define scopes of work and develop tailored proposals Take responsibility for commercial management of deliverables Oversee programme, resourcing, and quality compliance Mentor and support the development of junior staff About you Proven experience in managing and delivering structural engineering projects Background in industrial environments such as oil & gas, petrochemical, energy, manufacturing, or defence (beneficial) Strong understanding of all stages of the design and construction process; familiarity with RIBA stages advantageous Commercial delivery experience, including management of third-party suppliers Broad knowledge of building-related disciplines (Architecture, Civil & Structural, Building Services, Planning, Fire Engineering, etc.) Working knowledge of CDM 2015 Regulations Confidence in client-facing roles, including project scoping and relationship management Line management experience preferred Full UK driving licence with flexibility to attend client sites as required Benefits: Health Cash Plan Hybrid & Flexible Working Competitive Salary & Annual Review Sponsored Company Social Events Salary sacrifice schemes, eg, EV, cycle to work, holiday purchase 33 days annual leave Income Protection Enhanced Maternity and Paternity policies To Apply: Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Please summarise what you can bring to the role and your salary expectation. Only those invited to interview will receive a response Candidates with experience of:, Structural Engineering Manager, Associate Structural Engineer, Principal Structural Engineer, Structural Design Manager, Chartered Structural Engineer, MIStructE, MICE, Principal Engineer (Civil & Structural), Industrial Structural Engineer, Structural Project Manager, Lead Building Structures Engineer, RIBA Design Lead, CDM 2015 Specialist, Senior Structural Design Engineer, Infrastructure Associate, Industrial Building Design Lead may also be considered for this role.

Job Title Construction Paralegal Closing Date 19-Oct-2022 Position Full Time Business Entity Gateley Legal Department Construction Location Birmingham - United Kingdom Job Type Experienced Hire Description Gateley is a legal and professional services group, with over 580 professional advisers. We support more than 5,700 active clients, ranging from FTSE 100 companies to private individuals, in the UK and beyond. We proudly won 'UK Law Firm of the Year' at The British Legal Awards 2019. We are forward thinking and straight talking, our approach is to find solutions to the problems that our clients face. The Team Our nationally recognised construction and engineering team advises on all kinds of construction projects for Developers, Contractors, Consultants and Sub-Contractors; it also has a nationally recognised expertise in bonds and other surety issues. The work encompasses both domestic and international projects and covers the full life of projects from initial inception and funding, through commercial support of delivery and the resolution of any disputes that arise. The firm has one of the largest real estate practices in the UK and as a team we cat on major projects in the logistics industry as well as assisting the majority of the UK's major house builders with their projects. We also have expertise in the engineering sector and have a wide experience in assisting on the construction elements of Renewable Energy projects. We are proud that our partners are noted in the Legal 500 UK for their broad expertise within construction. The Role As a paralegal you will gain exposure and be given the opportunity to assist Partners, Legal Directors, Senior Associates and the wider national team on a variety of contentious and non- contentious transactions. The role would suit a paralegal who aspires to progress their legal career in the long term. You will be given an opportunity to broaden and develop your skills with a view to assuming greater levels of responsibility. This position would be based in our Birmingham Construction Team. Please note this role offers a flexible mix of office and home-based working. Key Skills & Experience We are interested in speaking with candidates who have a keen interest in law, a thirst for learning; enjoy being part of a team and who are happy to engage in business development as project delivery. Our successful candidate will at least have a degree in law and will have ideally passed the LPC or be working towards a post-graduate legal qualification. They should have the ability to work as part of a team whilst also being able to manage their own workload. In particular we look for the following attributes: Minimum of 12 months paralegal experience assisting on either contentious or non-contentious construction transactions would be advantageous. Education to Degree level in law and / or be working towards a post graduate legal qualification. First class communication skills both written and verbal. Ability to produce documents efficiently and with ease is essential. Willingness to learn and develop colleague & client relationships. Excellent levels of accuracy. Attention to detail and excellent organisation skills. Experience of Microsoft Office is essential. Diversity, inclusion and Well Being. Diversity, inclusion and well-being is an important part of Gateley's culture and values. We recruit talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures, providing equal opportunities for all to join our team regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, and culture. We create an exciting and rewarding place to work that aims to fulfil everyone's potential and together to achieve personal and business goals. We offer flexible working patterns to help our staff achieve a good work/ life balance and we encourage candidates seeking flexibility in their next role to apply for any of our vacancies. We are proud to have been recognised by The Law Society as gold standard for our Diversity and Inclusion Charter and to be Stonewall Diversity Champions. The successful candidate will have their own workload, be able to work with minimal supervision, manage their own time and work well under pressure. Additional Information If you are successful in receiving an offer of a role with our company a variety of pre-employment screening checks will be completed. Our screening checks can include but are not limited to your eligibility to work, professional and academic qualifications, any criminal records, your financial stability and references from previous employers. The screening that takes place will be relevant to your role and will vary from role to role.

Job Title Construction Disputes Associate Closing Date 24-Sep-2022 Department Construction Disputes Job Location Bristol; London Role Lawyers Description "They have been pragmatic and proactive in proposing strategic advice....very friendly team effort." - Chambers & Partners Due to continued strategic growth and high client demand we are looking for two Associates to join our highly regarded Construction & Engineering Disputes and Risk team. This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic practice that has enjoyed significant growth over recent years. Based in either our London or Bristol office, you will have the chance to work with and learn from every member of the cross-office team, with exposure to the full spectrum of contentious construction and engineering matters handled by the service line. We encourage each member of the team to build client relationships from the outset with a structured career path, goals and objectives at every level. You will be joining a successful firm with a collegiate and supportive culture, which makes it a rewarding place to work. The practice Our team is based across our offices in London and Bristol, working closely together on matters. The group has a first rate domestic client base and continues to develop an international reputation. We act for investors, developers and contractors with a keen focus and strategy based on our core industry sectors that link all of our service delivery together for our clients. In this team that is primarily through Energy & Utilities, The Built Environment and Mobility & Infrastructure. We have traditionally acted for blue chip companies, Government entities, utilities, rail operators, property developers, contractors, professionals and private individuals. For example, we are on the Engie and Siemens panels for construction work, with other key clients and relationships including WPD, M&G Real Estate, Balfour Beatty and Civitas Living, BDW, Octopus Renewables, Vistry, Innogy, UK Power Networks and Centrica. Other key areas of expertise include handling disputes arising out of major projects (including PFI) both in the UK and internationally and managing project risk through the construction and operation phases of a wide variety of assets types. Find more about our Construction & Engineering Disputes and Risk practice using this link: The team Led by Rob Horne, Partner and also International Head of the Mobility and Infrastructure Sector, the team is made up of 22 fee earners. Rob is based in London and the team there is currently made up of 1 further Partner, 2 Associate Directors, 4 Senior Associates, 4 Associates, a Trainee Solicitor and a Paralegal / Project Manager. In Bristol there are currently 3 Associate Directors, 3 Associates, and 2 Paralegals. The team is incredibly close knit and collegiate. Being truly integrated, the office any individual is associated with is never a bar to being involved in any of the work undertaken. There are no specific reporting lines, everyone is encouraged and has the opportunity to work with as many people as possible, on as many different matters as possible. What we are looking for Technical skills and experience - Delivering advice to our clients isn't just about explaining the law, it is about providing practical solutions focused advice that combines exceptional technical legal expertise with a thorough understanding of the client's business and industry, from pouring concrete and erecting steelwork to negotiating final accounts and understanding defects. We are looking for candidates with a good grounding in contentious construction matters, with excellent technical skills and a good understanding of construction issues. We expect everyone in the team to apply their technical skills to more than just billable work, some track record of involvement in BD activities is preferable as well as a keen interest in developing BD skills. We have a structured programme to develop these skills and your involvement in wider BD activities. Proactivity and enthusiasm - As important as technical skills, we are looking for individuals with the drive and enthusiasm to make the most of every opportunity they are presented with. Proactivity is an essential quality of all members of the team. There is always something new to learn and we expect the team to proactively keep abreast of legal issues, client news, our key sectors and relevant technical issues. This is not a role for anyone looking for the same sort of work day in day out and a successful candidate will find that challenge exciting. Willingness to learn - We do not expect Associates to know everything. We are an exceptionally supportive team that pushes and helps each other to learn as much as possible from our work. To succeed, you will need an open mind ready to take on guidance as well as a willingness to put your hand up to learn everything you can about an industry everyone in the team is passionate about and excited to be involved with. Due to the nature of the work and structure of the team, we are looking to appoint Associate-level candidates, however we will consider candidates with more or less experience. Your career development Like all our lawyers, you will benefit from our multi-award winning career development programme. At each stage of your career this provides you with: clear expectations of your role and what it takes to progress both on a firm wide basis and specifically within the team; • high quality clients and work, with early responsibility and client exposure; • thorough assessment and individual feedback from a range of experienced colleagues; • robust technical training with early skills based development, increasingly tailored to you; and • reward for your contribution, progression and potential, rather than PQE or tenure. Salary and benefits We offer competitive salaries and generous benefits. For more information or to apply At Osborne Clarke we welcome direct applications - if you would like any further information about the role, or the firm, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact, in complete confidence, Angharad Jenkins in the recruitment team on At Osborne Clarke we value difference and encourage applicants from all social backgrounds, ethnicities, disabilities, gender identities, and sexual or romantic orientations. We want everyone to feel that OC is a place where you can be yourself and where you belong, and our range of interest groups and diversity networks - not to mention our great teams - are a part of making that a reality. We support working families via a range of family and caring friendly policies and will accommodate flexible working where we can. We value the health and wellbeing of our people: for example, we're signatories to the Mindful Business Charter, have an active network of mental health champions and offer free initiatives and flexible benefits to all our people. Being an inclusive employer is important to us. We have made a number of external commitments such as the Race Fairness Commitment and Women in Law Pledge, and are working with organisations like Stonewall to become a more inclusive employer. Osborne Clarke is a Living Wage Employer, so we're committed to paying everybody in our business enough to live on and to enable them to save for the future. We want you to be able to show us your best during the recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to be made during the application, interview process or when working with us, please let us know.

Job Title Construction Associate Closing Date 24-Sep-2022 Department Projects Job Location Bristol Role Lawyers Description We are looking for enthusiastic and ambitious solicitors at associate level to join our highly regarded national non-contentious construction team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-respected team with a wide variety of interesting work and clients and a real opportunity to grow and develop your own practice. The practice Our non-contentious construction practice is truly comprehensive in scope and features leading work on a national scale. We advise on nationally important infrastructure projects, such as energy generation (primarily through renewable sources), regeneration and iconic development projects, mixed use and residential development, commercial and logistics projects and major retail developments. Our work ranges from initial procurement advice, legal project management, through to negotiating complex construction procurement agreements, whether bespoke or based on the myriad of industry standard forms commonly used in the UK, and whether leading or working alongside other advisers. We also work closely with our contentious construction, major projects, renewables, commercial real estate and banking and project finance teams. Given Osborne Clarke's broader strategic focus on the impact of decarbonisation, urbanisation and digitalisation on our Firm-wide sector focus areas, we foresee significant growth of the non-contentious construction work stream. In particular we would love to hear from candidates with an interest in and experience of the following areas: Energy, Renewables and Power - we have one of the most renowned renewables teams in the UK. Our construction team is central to the sector and our work comprises solar, wind, EfW, Biomass, AD, CHP, MRF, inter-connector, battery storage projects. PFI/PPP projects - Our work encompasses a broad range of sectors including student accommodation, social infrastructure, defence and transport and infrastructure projects. General UK domestic development work - Our work encompasses a broad range of sectors including commercial offices, hotels, retail, residential and mixed use and industrial. We advise clients across a number of sectors who are leaders in their fields, including GLP, U+I plc, Foresight, Greystar, St Modwen Developments, Fiera Real Estate, Barratt and David Wilson Homes, Taylor Wimpey, InfraRed, Vistry Group, Octopus, Equitix, WPD, Downing, WPD. The team The team is led by partners Phil Davies, Carl Thompson and Alexandra Gower and is based across our Bristol & London offices. It is made up of a team of associate directors, senior associates, associates and paralegals. Technical skills and experience You will have gained experience of a wide range of non-contentious construction matters at a well-respected practice. You will be highly motivated and interested in getting involved in a broad range of work working on different project types and across different sectors. You will have recently worked advising on construction matters in relation to one or more of our key sectors and be committed in relation to the ongoing growth of our sector expertise. For our energy and utilities sector, a good working knowledge of the FIDIC, IChemE and MF/1 standard forms of contract along with the ability to work with, and negotiate, bespoke contract terms is necessary. Due to the structure of the team we are looking for an Associate level lawyer, however we will consider candidates with more or less experience. Your career development Like all our lawyers, you will benefit from our multi-award winning career development programme. At each stage of your career this provides you with: clear expectations of your role and what it takes to progress; high quality clients and work, with early responsibility and client exposure; thorough assessment and individual feedback from a range of experienced colleagues; robust technical training with early skills based development, increasingly tailored to you; and reward for your contribution, progression and potential, rather than PQE or tenure. Salary and benefits We offer competitive salaries and generous benefits . For more information or to apply At Osborne Clarke we welcome direct applications - if you would like any further information about the role, or the firm, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact, in complete confidence, Angharad Jenkins in the recruitment team on . At Osborne Clarke we value difference and encourage applicants from all social backgrounds, ethnicities, disabilities, gender identities, and sexual or romantic orientations. We want everyone to feel that OC is a place where you can be yourself and where you belong, and our range of interest groups and diversity networks - not to mention our great teams - are a part of making that a reality. We support working families via a range of family and caring friendly policies and will accommodate flexible working where we can. We value the health and wellbeing of our people: for example, we're signatories to the Mindful Business Charter, have an active network of mental health champions and offer free initiatives and flexible benefits to all our people. Being an inclusive employer is important to us. We have made a number of external commitments such as the Race Fairness Commitment and Women in Law Pledge, and are working with organisations like Stonewall to become a more inclusive employer. Osborne Clarke is a Living Wage Employer, so we're committed to paying everybody in our business enough to live on and to enable them to save for the future. We want you to be able to show us your best during the recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to be made during the application, interview process or when working with us, please let us know.