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Ivy Resource Group are working with a well-established House Builder to recruit an experienced Technical Manager for a permanent role based in Leominster. Role Overview As a Technical Manager, you will lead the delivery of technical design and coordination across a portfolio of residential developments within your region. You will be responsible for managing a team of Senior Technical Coordinators, Technical Coordinators, Assistant Technical Coordinators and Trainee's overseeing consultant performance, driving buildable and cost-effective design solutions, and ensuring all technical outputs support programme, quality, and budget requirements. General Responsibilities Manage, lead and support a regional team of Technical Coordinators, ensuring roles, responsibilities and workloads are clearly defined, and performance is aligned with expectations. Act as the regional technical point of contact for internal departments including Construction, Commercial, Sales, Legal, Development and Customer Services. Promote and uphold all Health, Safety and Environmental standards across all project stages; ensure CDM compliance and that risk assessments are suitable and issued to the H&S Coordinator. Liaise with the Group Head of Quality to understand recurring customer issues and implement technical solutions that reduce defects and improve outcomes. Oversee training and development of trainees within the department, including support on graduate and trainee pathways. Ensure site presentation, design quality, and customer documentation meet branding and service standards. Participate in business planning and resourcing discussions to ensure the region is equipped to meet future project demands. Communicate clearly and consistently across departments and external stakeholders, addressing issues with a proactive and solutions-focused mindset. Promote Equal Opportunities and people-focused policies in all team and consultant relationships. Act as the Technical Lead with regards to Business Development activities across the region including maintaining relationships with key consultants, stakeholders and professional bodies. Leveraging these relationships where necessary to support our growing aspirations. Supporting the bid teams as a single point of contact with regards to technical reviews, site appraisals, working alongside internal/external design teams to ensure all technical risks are understood at bid stage and are considered throughout the tendering process to ensure a robust submission is made. In addition, ensuring continuity of the bid assumption throughout the preconstruction period and onto site. The technical manager is accountable for the statutory undertakers and design fee budgets. This includes managing payments, forecasts and expenditure of consultant/stat fees. This is a critical part of the role that requires diligence and a commercial eye for detail to ensure budgets are robust, they are forecast correctly and managed. Assist the Regional Director in the growth of the region and input into strategic decisions and business plans where necessary. Liaison with group resources such as the other technical Managers to ensure consistency of approach with company processes and risks. Ensuring information is provided to our estimating team in good time for bids and ensuring that design scope gaps are understood and explained to allow risks to be priced Technical duties Lead and manage the regional technical function, ensuring all projects are delivered on time, to standard, and in line with procedures. Oversee the preparation of design programmes and reports; monitor delivery against milestones and update Regional Director accordingly. Review and approve all consultant appointments, ensuring scopes, warranties, and fees are appropriately negotiated and documented. Drive the review and coordination of all design outputs, ensuring compliance with Employers Requirements, statutory regulations, and design standards. Oversee planning condition discharge and statutory approvals; ensure proactive liaison with authorities and utilities. Chair design team meetings, manage sub-contractor design review processes, and ensure technical risks are identified and resolved early. Maintain oversight of buildability reviews and ensure timely production of tender and D&B budgets. Provide technical advice for tenders and new land opportunities, identifying potential risks and value opportunities at acquisition stage. Monitor and close out technical bonds and deposits across your portfolio. Oversee handover of completed schemes in line with contract, design, and compliance requirements. Manage our approach to any Building Safety Regulator submissions including all gateways. Technical Manager is to be primarily responsible for achieving BSR compliance on any scheme. This includes utilising the technical team to assist in submissions, but the Technical Manager is responsible for liaison with the Regulator to follow the process through to conclusion. Assist the region in developing our BIM capability and pushing the boundaries for the of BIM on projects in a cost effective and efficient manner. Salary & Package: 50,000 - 70,000 per annum Competitive benefits package Opportunity to work on high-profile, high-value projects How to apply: Please submit your CV to apply or call Jake on (phone number removed) . Ivy Resource Group are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. IND123

Design Manager Location: Borehamwood Spearheading the JRL Group from the outset J Reddington Ltd have been an industry leading groundwork and concrete (RC) frame specialist for over two decades. Building on a proven track record to date, the company is now increasingly being called upon to deliver solutions on larger projects in London and the South East providing the core to the business. J Reddington is the Civil and Structural direct delivery construction arm of the JRL group. We have an in house team, capable of the design and build of: piling, deep basements, drainage, civils and structural RC frames. We work both in the external market for key clients and for Midgard on internal self-delivered projects. Due to continued growth, we are recruiting a Design Manager. Role & Responsibilities: • Manage and coordinate the Design Team (both internal and external), the design development and design review process to enable the delivery of the civils and structural works, in accordance with the agreed DRM and IRS. • Work closely with the site delivery team to ensure the information provided is fit for purpose and suits our proposed construction methods. • Review the design information as it is developed, highlighting design issues and rectifying these with the design team, ahead of construction. This will require a good base knowledge of: Reinforced concrete design, steel to concrete connections, reinforcement detailing, façade interfaces, temporary works, piling and civils works and drainage. PT and Slipform knowledge preferable. • Manage and monitor design delivery against agreed deliverable dates, and report to SDM on performance issues • Be responsible for developing the design programme with consultants and planner for bids or projects. • Produce agree and manage, with all relevant parties, a realistic design programme and information required schedule to satisfy design, procurement and construction requirements. • Manage the design on site with where appropriate the assistance of other site based resource implementing the design management procedures to ensure the timely production of information. • Ensure that all design deliverables are reviewed to establish they are within budget, are fully coordinated and are buildable • Where nominated control design change process management. • Provide guidance to the project team on design related issues. • Identify design requirements for the bid from the clients brief • Develop and compile the design proposals for inclusion within the contractors documentation • Appoint the design team, agree schedules of responsibilities and fee agreements for services/design deliverables and resourcing requirements • Be based in Borehamwood, but able to visit projects on an ad hoc basis. Requirements: • Must have RC Framework & Groundworks experience within the residential & commercial sectors. • Construction Degree Qualified. • UK Experience. • SMSTS, 1st Aid & valid CSCS card. Benefits: • Competitive salary, with confidence of working for an established and growing company. • Company Pension Scheme. • Private Healthcare. • Opportunity for progression within the business. • An opportunity to work on some of the nation s most exciting Construction projects. • Dedicated Training & Development Department. • A stimulating & dynamic environment. • Newly refurbished Gym & Multi-purpose Studios in Head Office. • In-house barista. • Subsidised Cafeteria. • Team bonding events. • Sporting Events perfect for the keen cyclist/runner. With an ambitious strategy, we re poised for further growth and success, so if you re committed, talented and enthusiastic, the JRL Group is the right place for you.

Apricus Resourcing are currently looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and adaptable Housing Scheme Tenancy Management Officer Manager to join a leading Supported Housing Service based in Harlow Essex , who is really passionate about providing a personal housing support services. This role is working full time, 37.5 hours weekly between Monday-Friday 9am-5pm , start and finish times can be slightly amended to suit if needed and optional overtime on weekends and evenings may be possible if desired. We have an exciting opportunity to support clients with a range of diverse housing needs. We need a housing officer to work Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm with a driving licence and good Housing and Tenancy management experience to work with the existing staff in the Area. Tasks will be adjusted throughout the contract period to suit the needs and requirements of the business and our customers. The successful candidate will: Meet all legislative and regulatory requirements for housing management activities, ensuring the provision of quality and safe homes for Housing Services' current and future customers and to minimise potential risks. Provide effective tenancy and resident management in line with the prescribed internal policies and good practices to build community cohesion. Deliver a high quality housing management service that meets the needs and expectations of current and future residents and the wider community in line with Housing Services' business plan. Develop, build and maintain relationships with current and future customers and other key internal and external stakeholders to ensure the effective management of housing management services, identifying any shortfalls in service delivery and ensure these are acted upon. Update and maintain all manual and computerised records in an accurate and timely manner to ensure compliance with the Group s Record Management and Data Protection policies Ensure the effective management of complaints in line with policy, focussing on first contact resolution and the identification of future learning opportunities to achieve customer service excellence. Skills needed: Experience within housing or support services A commitment to promoting independence and positive outcomes for clients Excellent Communication and IT Skills Able to work in UK without sponsorship This is guaranteed via our agency until at least December and the assignment rate is £19.50 per hour, the hiring company has previously offered continuation as permanent employee follow successful performance in the initial months. Benefits else can you expect from Apricus? Free of charge fast tracked DBS disclosure certificate Dedicated Consultant permanently assigned to you with all the sector expertise required. Excellent efficient weekly Payroll and professional Compliance Department System, ensuring that you are accurately paid on time, every time. The most competitive Rates the sector can offer, allowing you to achieve earnings unlike anywhere else. Leading £300 Referral Bonus, for every successful referral to Apricus

Our client, a well-established multidisciplinary design practice, is looking for a Senior Architect with a strong Education sector background covering different frameworks to join their growing Education team in Bristol. You'll take ownership of design development and coordination across a varied portfolio of education projects, from early feasibility and briefing through to technical design and construction. You'll be expected to strike the right balance between design quality, functionality, sustainability, regulatory compliance and buildability, so every scheme delivers against the brief. Day to day, you'll lead and contribute to design reviews and stakeholder workshops, carry out accommodation analysis, develop options and support planning submissions, while coordinating architectural information with the wider project team. You'll also help strengthen the practice's reputation in the education market and its ability to win new work, networking across the sector and getting involved with the developing relationships across the region This is a key hire within an expanding education portfolio, with clear opportunities for professional development and a route towards Associate level. About the practice Our client is a respected, people-focused design practice with a collaborative studio culture and a strong reputation for inclusive, sustainable design. They work closely with clients, users and communities, and offer the stability of an established business alongside varied, meaningful project work. Key responsibilities Lead and support school projects through feasibility, concept, developed and technical design stages Develop and present design proposals that meet the brief, DfE requirements and programme Produce and coordinate drawings, layouts, schedules, reports and technical information Lead and take part in design reviews, workshops and stakeholder engagement, working with clients, contractors, school users, DfE representatives and consultants Deliver robust, compliant and buildable solutions, spotting and resolving design and technical issues early Support studio leadership with team resourcing, programme and deliverables Mentor and guide junior colleagues, sharing technical and project knowledge to support their development About you 5 + years post-qualification experience, with a proven track record in the Education sector ARB/RIBA registered Architect Experience of education frameworks is highly desirable. Confident in Revit and BIM workflows, with strong technical knowledge and the ability to communicate design information clearly A collaborative approach to working with clients and the wider project team Keen to contribute to studio culture beyond project work The successful Senior Architect will see a salary likely to be in the region of £42,500 - £50,000 Dependent on experience, Hybrid working and a host of other benefits. If you are keen to learn more and interested in an opportunity recognised globally across Architecture and Construction the please reach out to Jimmy Penrose at Conrad Consulting to learn more or click to apply!

Senior ARB Project Architect Based in London Full time position(Hybrid Working) 45,000 - 54,000 pa A growing London-based architectural practice is seeking a highly experienced and confident Senior Project Architect to take a leading role across a diverse portfolio of residential-led projects. This is a senior position for an accomplished Architect who can independently run projects from early concept through to completion, while playing a key role within a collaborative, design-focused studio. Working on a hybrid basis (4 days in the office, 1 day wfh), the successful candidate will join a practice known for delivering thoughtful, high-quality architecture across both new-build and retrofit residential schemes, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and technical excellence. This role is ideally suited to an Architect who thrives in a project leadership capacity, someone comfortable taking ownership, managing complexity, and driving outcomes across design, technical delivery, and client engagement. The Role The Senior Project Architect will act as the key project lead across multiple schemes, overseeing all stages of delivery in line with the RIBA Plan of Work. They will be responsible for guiding projects from briefing and concept design through planning, technical development, procurement, and construction on site. A strong focus will be placed on leadership, coordination, and delivery, including managing multidisciplinary consultant teams, maintaining program and quality control, and ensuring commercially aware decision-making throughout. Key Responsibilities Lead architectural projects independently from inception to completion Act as primary client contact and manage stakeholder relationships Coordinate and lead consultant teams including structural, MEP, planning and sustainability specialists Oversee design development, technical delivery, and construction-stage coordination Produce and manage project information within ArchiCAD Chair and contribute to project meetings, driving clear decisions and actions Ensure delivery against schedule, budget, and quality expectations Contribute to the wider growth and success of the practice About You This position requires a fully qualified ARB Registered Architect with a minimum of 10 years post-qualification experience. The ideal candidate will have a proven background in residential development, including both new-build and retrofit schemes, alongside a strong understanding of UK planning, procurement, and construction processes. A solid working knowledge of the RIBA Plan of Work is essential, as is demonstrable experience leading projects across all stages independently. Essential Experience & Skills ARB Registered Architect Minimum 10 years post-qualification experience Strong track record delivering residential projects (new build and retrofit) Experience as a project runner with full end-to-end delivery responsibility Excellent understanding of UK planning, technical design, and construction processes Proven ability to manage schedules, risk, quality, and delivery Confident client-facing and stakeholder management skills Experience coordinating multidisciplinary consultant teams Advanced proficiency in ArchiCAD (primary BIM platform) Ability to independently manage project information within ArchiCAD Desirable Attributes Experience in high-quality, design-led or sustainability-focused projects Strong technical detailing and construction knowledge Experience mentoring junior team members Commercial awareness and understanding of project resourcing and profitability A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong team contribution Interview process There will be a few stages to this interview, from a phone call to in person interview, and applicants are requested to to submit details of 3-5 completed projects where they acted as Lead Project Architect. This can be shown in portfolio samples and ideally would include: RIBA stages delivered Team size managed (including sole practitioner roles if applicable) Procurement route Level of involvement with ArchiCAD on each project This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and capable Project Architect seeking a senior leadership role within a growing, design-driven practice delivering meaningful residential architecture in London. If this is of interest, please send your relevant samples and CV to (url removed) to be considered for this role and to arrange a call. Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.