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Senior Design Manager Location: Vancouver or Toronto Summary Reporting to the Design Director, the Design Manager is responsible for contributing to the development of the Design team while ensuring procedures and best practices are followed. The incumbent manages and provides input into the design process with respect to initial strategy and developing the overarching design philosophy and is accountable for ensuring the Design team is meeting compliance and contractual obligations, as well as identifying, managing, and mitigating risk. This includes meeting with the owner or other stakeholders to advance the design in compliance with the contract requirements and chairing the meetings with the Design team and the owner, guiding the process to ensure that the clients needs are met and the designers are delivering a minimally-complaint, cost-effective solution. The incumbent is responsible for management of Design Specialists and Design Coordinators on multiple projects, as well as for management of the project. The incumbent also manages the ESDC (Engineering Services During Construction) process during project execution. Essential Functions Ensure that design policies and procedures are followed. Contribute to the continuous improvement of the design policy and procedures. Ensure the team is meeting the compliance and contractual obligations and notify the team of any risks. Monitor ongoing design efforts to ensure minimal compliance and most cost-effective design. Manage the time of the direct reports. Interface with other members of the Bid team or Project Execution team to ensure design effort is coordinated with all other efforts. Ensure the Design team is meeting all contractual obligations. Monitor for minimal compliance, including area checks, efficiency of the layout (corridors, electrical), and gross up factors. Monitor clash-detection processes for design and ensure deliverables are submitted on time both to us and to the client. Meet and ensure the quality of the design documents. Audit the design documents against requirements, ensuring they are complete and meet quality standards. Notify the Commercial team of any contract variances to the performance specifications and variances to the original budget. Contribute to the Design Management of a project. Provide support to the Project Director / Manager and the Project Execution team as required. Follow the (GMS) for preconstruction activities and the Design Management Plan for project execution, ensuring compliance. Ensure noncompliance issues are tracked and provided to the Commercial team. Ensure all the Design team is meeting their deliverables on the dates set. Ensure that the architects deliverables meet the definition of that phase of drawings. Ensure the quality control plan is followed by the Design team. Work collaboratively with the Construction team to ensure constructability concerns are addressed. Ensure contractual obligations are met. Minimize changes to the designers and maintain efficiency in the planning process. Ensure proper management of design risk. Ensure performance specifications are met. Manage the number of hours of the team. Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, design consultants, and other stakeholders. Negotiate with clients to resolve issues as they arise. Manage expectations, educating others on the design process and communicating the highly technical design elements to all levels and understanding. Build rapport with the user group members / client representative. Education, Experience and Knowledge Degree in Architecture or Engineering or related degree or diploma. LEED, PMP, and P. Eng designations are assets. 15 + years of construction related experience. Minimum 5 years working as a Design Manager on design build projects of similar types. Experience working on Level 3 projects at a minimum. Experience managing at least 2-3 people. Experience with projects in the relevant division. Experience working for a design builder on design build procurement methods. Strong negotiating skills. Proficiency using MS Office Suite and BIM software tools. Working knowledge of Navisworks (3D and 4D) and REVIT (extract data, open models). Experience with ACONEX and Revizto (Visual collaboration tool) is an asset. Working Conditions This role is primarily office- or site-based, however significant travel may be required. This role has the potential for overtime, as well as weekend and shift work. Legal Information: We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work. For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.

Location: Falmer (Hybrid Working) We are delivering one of the UK's most ambitious infrastructure programmes, with over 5bn of investment planned through its Major Projects directorate. These Strategic Resource Option (SRO) projects are nationally significant and critical to securing long-term water resilience across the region. We are now seeking two experienced Project Managers with a strong construction background to help lead the delivery of these complex, large-scale infrastructure schemes. Why Join Us? This is a rare opportunity to work on a 1bn+ infrastructure programme involving cutting-edge engineering, innovative procurement models (including PPP/PFI), and nationally significant construction projects. You'll be part of a newly formed directorate with the chance to shape delivery from the ground up. Role Overview You will be responsible for managing a defined package of construction work within a broader project workstream, reporting to a Senior Project Manager. Your focus will be on construction planning, delivery, and coordination across multiple disciplines and stakeholders. Key programmes include: Direct Procurement for Customers (DPC) - a third-party funded delivery model for major assets. Development Consent Order (DCO) - enabling delivery of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs). Key Responsibilities Lead the delivery of construction work packages, ensuring alignment with programme milestones, budgets, and quality standards. Oversee construction planning, risk management, and governance processes. Support procurement strategy and tender development for major construction contracts ( 1bn+). Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including civil, mechanical, and electrical engineers, contractors, and consultants. Manage relationships with contractors, regulators, and industry bodies to ensure compliance and collaboration. Ensure accurate reporting of construction progress, performance metrics, and financial forecasts. About You You'll bring proven experience in construction project management, ideally within large-scale infrastructure or utility projects. You're confident managing complex workstreams, navigating regulatory environments, and driving delivery in high-pressure settings. Essential Skills & Experience: Strong background in construction or engineering project delivery. Experience managing contractors and construction teams on major infrastructure projects. Familiarity with regulated environments and multi-stakeholder programmes. Commercial awareness and understanding of procurement and contract models (e.g., NEC, PFI/PPP). Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. Proficiency in project planning tools (e.g., Primavera P6). Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs). NCI - National Critical Infrastructure. Direct Procurement for Customers (DPC). End to End Delivery experience, including Planning, Design and Build. Industry background can include: Utilities (Water / Power), Highways, Infrastructure, Construction. Budgets of over 30mil - major project exp. Enabling works / projects. Qualifications: Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field. Membership of APM, ICE, CIOB or similar (or working towards). Experience with DCO or NSIP projects is advantageous.

Duties; Provide specialist professional and technical advice and reports on all matters within the functionality of the service, including undertaking the role of professional or expert witness at hearings, adjudications and legal proceedings etc. Undertake and produce Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) for LBHF housing stock and tenant meeting rooms, identifying all fire related risks and raise orders to repair and maintenance contractors to remedy risks and rectify identified minor breaches. Prepare a programme of FRA inspections in accordance with the regulatory reform order taking account of appropriate risk of different stock archetypes. Undertake desk top reviews of Fire Risk assessments at planned intervals as per policy requirements Undertake quality assurance of specialist contractors undertaking FRA's Monitor Repairs and Maintenance contractor's work, inspect completed works and ensure standards are to the highest quality. Follow up unacceptable performance with contractors to ensure issues are remedied. Identify technical solutions and develop planned programmes of Fire Safety Works in accordance with LBHF Asset Management Strategy. Prepare specifications of works for one off projects as required to ensure that LBHF is fully compliant with current statutory Health & Safety and Fire regulations. Work closely with the Planned and Capital Team and post inspect quality of work undertaken during planned programmes. Undertake regular random inspections within the housing stock to ensure that fire safety signage and communal areas are free of rubbish or tenants possessions. Work with the London Fire Brigade's inspector responsible for auditing LBHF Fire Risk Assessments. Undertake joint inspections on selected buildings, identify remedies, monitor works and produce reports on the results to the Health and Safety Manager. Deal with enforcement notices issued by the London Fire Brigade, organising remedial works and prepare formal responses to the fire brigade. Provide advice to and audit/inspect repair and maintenance contractor's works so that approved materials and products are used across the stock. Provide advice and training to Repair and Maintenance contractors to ensure that necessary compartmentalisation works are identified and undertaken during voids Provide advice and training to colleagues in HRD and other housing management partners on Fire Safety Management. If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.

This role will be employed by G4S but will hold duty responsibility for Sizewell C (SZC), therefore be an integral part of the client team. The on duty SZC Emergency Shift Manager (ESM) assumes and retains overall command for the operation or incident. They have responsibility and authority for the site tactical procedures based from the Emergency Control Centre (EmCC). The role will be one of four/five ESM's who will hold equivalent authority when on duty and hold a nominated specialism related to the phase of construction, this will be detailed by the Licence Condition (LC) 11 - On-site Emergency Arrangements Lead. This LC will form the basis of this role. The EmCC will be fed information from Operational Management via the Security Control Room (SCR) including Incident Controllers, Duty Managers, and specialist response. The EmCC will be populated with a number of Subject Matter Experts (SME) from site depending on the type of incident or event which they will coordinate throughout and act as the interface with specialists internally and externally. The ESM however, should not make Operational decisions, instead the ESM focuses on Tactical responses & coordination and Recovery. They are responsible for ensuring that any tactics deployed are proportionate to the risks identified, meet the objectives of the strategy and are legally compliant. They must be capable and confident in briefing at a Strategic level and during an incident and will report directly to the Site Operations Site Lead, Construction, and Site Operations Directors. The Areas of Responsibility (AOR) sit within the Main Development Site (MDS), and Off Site Infrastructure (OSI) pending individual site incident management plans. They will also manage situations on Public Highways that involve SZC workforce or assets, including freight delivery to site. It is essential this role enables the maintenance of situational awareness and anticipates the 'So What' to ensure the appropriate resources are available to fulfill tasks and site incident response as required. To achieve this, the ESM will be expected to be immersed within the different Construction disciplines (Civils, Site Operations, Marine, Tunnelling, Nuclear Island, Balance of Plant etc), to understand the construction activity and associated safety risks, which may require an emergency response in the event of an incident). They must be confident in the recovery process post incident/event, including evidence collection, investigation and returning to Business As Usual (BAU). This is a duty role, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Role holders will complete 12-hour shifts, on a rotation of 4-on-4-off, including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays. Location - Sizewell C Nuclear Development, Ancillary Construction Area, Leiston, Suffolk, IP16 4UR Up to 75K per annum on hourly rate £34.25 per hour Your Time at Work Location - Sizewell C Nuclear Development, Ancillary Construction Area, Leiston, Suffolk, IP16 4UR Up to 75K per annum on hourly rate £34.25 per hour Average 42 hours per week, based on a 12 hour shift pattern rotating through days, nights and weekends - Built into this shift pattern will be a period of Mon to Fri Office Role for continuity and management of the function Our Perfect Worker Key Responsibilities The SZC 'on duty' Emergency Shift Manager has the responsibility to ensure they are prepared to carry out their role. This includes: - Keeping up to date with the policies and processes that are used for major incidents - Protect life, property, environment and Information - Be aware of and understand the multi agency command structure, commander roles, responsibilities, requirements and capabilities (including gaps), and monitor the operational command structure, including functional roles - Establish and Manage the EmCC at the earliest opportunity - Establish shared situational awareness between the responder organisations at the tactical level and promote effective decision making, using the Joint Decision Model (JDM). - Develop and agree the overall joint intent, regularly assessing and sharing the information and intelligence available - Understand how ever-changing threats and hazards affect each organisation, and work with multi construction disciplines and multi-agency colleagues to develop a joint understanding of risk, putting in place appropriate mitigation and management arrangements to continually monitor and respond to the changing nature of emergencies for the organisation - Ensure that statutory responsibilities are met for health, safety, human rights, data protection and welfare of people during the incident - Address the longer-term priorities in the recovery of the Construction site through restoration of essential services - Warn and inform the Site Workforce by providing accurate and timely information, using the appropriate media channels - Where necessary make the Strategic Commander aware of the incident and the common operating picture - Ensure that all tactical decisions made, and the rationale behind them, are documented in a decision log, ensuring that a clear audit trail exists for all multi-agency debriefs and future multi-agency learning - Debrief the Incident Controller and onsite and offsite operational commanders , ensuring any issues that have affected interoperability are shared using Joint Organisational Learning (JOL) - Responsible for the Suitably Qualified and Experienced Person (SQEP) profiles for all nominated EmCC specialists, these will include but not limited to: Assistant, Loggist, Health and Safety, Environmental, Communication, Site Operations, Construction Manager/PM, Security, Occ Health, Welfare, IR, onsite and off-site Blue Light response Commanders and others. Skills and Competencies - Knowledge of Health & Safety procedures, policies and best working practices - Strong and proven management and leadership skills together with excellent communication, influencing, negotiating and engagement skills - Sound judgment and decision making, with a 'hands on' problem-solving approach, able to remain calm under pressure and take control of SMEs to ensure effective communication and management of an incident/event - Innovative in approach, supportive and adaptable to change. - Team work, able to work with counterparts to ensure effective delivery of the EmCC, training and exercising Profile Educational Requirements/Qualifications - Ideally (but not essential) have a Degree in Crisis or Emergency Management - Ideally (but not essential) Degree level leadership and Management - Ideally (but not essential) have a HSE Diploma - Ideally (but not essential) Emergency Planning College certifications Preferred Experience - A professional leader with prior experience gained in a corporate, Critical National Infrastructure, uniformed services or heavy industrial environments - Experience of leading teams in a demanding environment - Enthusiastic and committed approach with a track record of building strong, trust-based relationships with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels - Experience of training and mentoring - Proven experience in a high tempo, operational theatre in a pressurised role Personal Qualities - Highest levels of integrity, respectfulness and professionalism - An engaging and proactive 'can do' attitude where successes and failures are shared - Doing what we say we are going to do and only committing to what can be done - Ability to plan ahead and share intelligence to prevent surprises Specific occupational requirements - Ability to pass and hold National Security Clearance Vetting (NSV SC) - Driving Licence Ref 1G4S - G182 G4S are a recognised Disability Confident Leader Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. They prioritise accessibility, support, and opportunity for all employees. Join their diverse and empowering team today! Key Information and Benefits - Permanent Contract - 20 days leave per year. - G4S National Pension Scheme, - Dell, Vodafone and O2 discounts, - Perks at Work (national reward and discount scheme), - Aviva car, home and travel insurance discount, - Health Saturday Fund (health cash plan for you and your family) About Staffline Staffline are working in Partnership with G4S, providing a recruitment solution for security roles. Please note that our job adverts are correct at the time of publication, but some details and job responsibilities are subject to change. This job advert may not be copied, imitated or used, in whole or in part, by third-party websites, without prior written consent from Staffline.

Digital Construction Manager £40,000 - £50,000 + Car Allowance, Bonus, Healthcare Hybrid Role Manchester / North West As a Digital Construction Manager you will be responsible for managing the implementation of digital construction processes across projects, in line with the Digital Implementation Plan. You will use digital technologies to enable projects to be executed more efficiently and achieve better outcomes. You will use BIM to help streamline design and construction and enhance collaboration throughout the construction process. Measurables: Plan developed and embedded design to successfully deliver digital projects in line with the Digital Construction strategy. Internal and external customer feedback scores. Performance of digital construction projects including regular progress reports and risk management. 100% compliance with industry regulations/standards. Key Responsibilities: Manage the implementation of digital construction processes across a portfolio of projects in line with the Digital Implementation Plan. Play a pivotal role in optimising workflows, streamlining processes and eliminating bottlenecks through digital construction methods. Facilitate digital enablement of the wider business. Identify opportunities to improve productivity and ensure timely project delivery through appropriate digital processes. Use multidisciplinary knowledge (architecture, structural engineering, mechanical engineering) to bridge the gap between stakeholders, fostering collaboration and effective decision-making. Support projects to effectively adopt and embed digital construction processes and deliver customer/project requirements. Conduct model audits, walkthroughs (customer/stakeholder), clash detection, and process reviews. Produce asset information and support adoption of Common Data Environments. Support preparation of tender documentation. Identify non-compliance incidents and work with stakeholders to address them. Drive progress towards digital enablement of the wider business. Systems experience: Solibri, Navisworks, Revit, SharePoint, 4P, Dalux Essential Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge and Experience: Degree or equivalent in construction or related discipline (e.g. architectural technology). Strong presentation skills. Strong stakeholder engagement. Good knowledge of the Building Safety Act. Membership of a relevant professional or governing body. Valid CSCS cardholder. Valid First Aid certificate. Must have experience with ISO19650 Attributes/Behaviours: Proficient in managing software. Skilled in engaging and influencing others towards a shared goal. Experienced in managing and liaising with supply chain partners, team members and design consultants. Enjoys working independently as well as collaboratively. Able to explain complex technical matters in plain English. Comfortable managing a varied workload. Keeps up to date with industry advancements. Demonstrates intercultural awareness. Desirable Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge and Experience: Experience of working in a construction-related role with evidence of impact. BIM (BSI) Practitioner Course. Project management experience. Potential Career Progression Opportunities: Principal Digital Construction Manager Visualiser Preconstruction Design

Engineering Manager Wigan Up to £60,000 Looking for your next step in leadership? This is a great opportunity to join a successful food manufacturer in Wigan as an Engineering Manager , leading a skilled team and driving improvements across the site. The Role You'll be responsible for keeping production lines running smoothly by leading both reactive and planned maintenance. Beyond the day-to-day, you'll shape a long-term maintenance strategy, deliver capital projects, and continuously improve equipment reliability, line efficiency and cost-effectiveness. What You'll Be Doing Leading and developing the engineering team, ensuring strong performance and teamwork. Driving a proactive approach to maintenance, reducing downtime and increasing efficiency. Managing budgets and ensuring spend is aligned to business needs. Working closely with production to optimise line speeds, yields and quality. Delivering projects, upgrades and improvements to site assets. Embedding a strong health & safety culture across the department. Playing a key role in shaping site performance and long-term success. What We're Looking For A strong engineering background, ideally degree-qualified or with relevant qualifications. At least 10 years' experience in food manufacturing. A natural leader who can motivate, develop and inspire a team. Solid knowledge of engineering principles, food industry processes and legislation. Organised, forward-thinking and able to juggle multiple priorities. Someone who embraces change and has a track record of delivering improvements. What's on Offer Salary up to £60,000 A key leadership role in a well-established food manufacturer Chance to shape strategy, drive improvements and make a real impact

A busy Local Authority has a strategic vacancy for a 6-month interim contract. To provide a key strategic role in the implementation of the Council's Commercial Strategy, leading on projects across the council generating and promoting income generation through its property portfolio and commercial activity. To lead the council's Commercialism Programme through the evaluation of new ideas in order to prioritise investment decisions based on maximising returns, whilst also identifying appropriate areas for reduced investment or market withdrawal. To lead the property management of the council's commercial estate, including commercial investments and property portfolio, purchase and sale of land and property. To lead the Council's strategic approach to commercial development and commercial enterprise Your new role To ensure effective leadership, management and performance of the Commercial Development Team and contracted external Agents To lead the Council's strategic approach to commercial development and property asset rationalisationTo act as the Council's lead for the One Public Estate initiative.To ensure the efficient management of the Council's land and property assets regarding corporate aims and priorities and to maximise and secure the income available to the authority.To provide professional advice for the Strategic/Corporate Leadership Team and Cabinet on commercial property investment, performance, risks and re-negotiation of lease terms.To undertake a systematic review of the commercial assets and bring forward proposals for the rationalisation of the commercial estate as necessary.To carry out cost-benefit and investment reviews to the Council to prioritise investment options and also where asset, service or trading provision should be reduced or withdrawn due to lack of achieving a suitable rate of return.To negotiate terms where required and work with Legal and other Council departments to develop licences, contracts or leases in order to partner, outsource or enable operation of council services.To liaise effectively with all other sections of the Council as required, with particular emphasis on delivery of major investment and regeneration projects, including town centre redevelopments.To write business cases for change, including options appraisal, financial projections and present to relevant senior officers or elected members. What you'll need to succeed You will be MRICS with a relevant degree and the following skills and experience: Highly developed commercial development skillsAble to make independent decisions.Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written to deal with a wide range of people.Effective negotiation, influencing and collaborative working skillsAbility to analyse data and options to develop commercial business cases Specialist knowledge of commercial development Specialist knowledge of Landlord and Tenant legislationAwareness of legislation governing Council trading, charging and commercial operations Significant experience in commercial investments, acquisitions and disposals and procedures, including applicable local government guidelines/ codes of practiceSignificant experience of legislation, statutes and regulations relating to land, commercial and residential propertyTrack record of delivering results and demonstrable impact such as increasing income and net yield from commercial property portfolio What you'll get in return This is a 6-month interim contract initially and there is flexibility on a 4 or 5-day week with hybrid working with being required to be on-site as required, e.g. site meetings with agents/tenants, evaluations etc. The role is inside IR35 and can pay up to 750 per day umbrella or the equivalent PAYE. 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 us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about 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)

Are you ready to take full ownership of a national HSEQ function in a fast-growing, future-focused energy business? Principal People are exclusively supporting a forward-thinking, Energy infrastructure business as they look to appoint a Head of Health and Safety to lead their operational risk and compliance strategy across over 80 active UK sites. This is a key strategic role reporting directly to the board, offering the opportunity to shape culture, build a growing team, and steer HSQE performance during a high-growth phase. This role will see the successful candidate travelling to sites nationally 30% of the time and the office or home 70% of the time, this may fluctuate based on the needs of the business. Head of Health and Safety £75k-£85k + package Energy & Infrastructure Oxfordshire with National Travel ID: (phone number removed) About the Business With a strong focus on flexibility, innovation, and reliability, the business operates one of the largest portfolios of decentralised energy assets in the country. These include gas peaking plants, battery storage, solar, wind, and synchronous condenser technologies all critical in helping balance the National Grid during periods when renewable sources alone can t meet demand. Since being acquired by a long-term infrastructure investor, the business has experienced significant growth. Headcount has risen from 15 to over 170 employees in the last 5 years, with further expansion planned. Unlike many in the sector, they don t just operate energy assets, they develop, construct, own, and maintain them. This end-to-end approach gives them far greater control over project risk, quality, and delivery, creating a more commercially agile and operationally robust business. The culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and forward-looking. It blends the technical rigour of an engineering-led organisation with the agility of a growing private equity-backed company. Leadership is highly visible, accessible, and committed to investing in the development of their people. This is a genuinely exciting time to join the business. With new technologies coming online, an increasingly complex risk environment, and a growing team, the company offers strong opportunities to contribute to sustainable, safe growth in a high-impact role. The Role The Head of Health and Safety will take full ownership of the HSEQ function across a nationwide operation with more than 80 sites, reporting directly to the board & closely collaborating with project teams and site managers. This is a strategic and operational leadership role, responsible for setting the direction of health, safety, environment, and quality across office, site, and remote settings. It offers high-level visibility within the business and is ideal for a hands-on leader who wants to influence at executive level and make a meaningful impact in a fast-growing, future-focused energy company. The successful candidate will lead cultural change, implement robust systems, and build a growing team to support a diverse project portfolio. Immediate line management responsibilities are in place, with plans to expand to a team of 4 5 in the coming years. Package & Benefits: £75,000 £85,000 basic salary Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme All Travel expenses covered 25 days annual leave + bank holidays 4% matched pension contribution Private healthcare 3x annual salary Life assurance policy Why this opportunity stands out: Energy sector without the red tape Agile, well-funded, and growing rapidly. Tech-diverse portfolio Projects include gas peaking, battery storage, solar, wind and synchronous condensers. Senior leadership buy-in Full support from the board to implement long-term cultural and strategic change. Room to grow Potential path to Director-level as the business scales Stable yet exciting Backed by private equity with long-term infrastructure focus The role at a glance: Lead and evolve a national HSEQ strategy across 80+ operational & under construction energy sites Lead the team to proactively identify risks, implement data-driven solutions, and drive continuous improvement Oversee ISO compliance (9001, 14001, 45001, 50001) Deliver a robust change programme embedding a proactive safety culture Lead on internal reporting, training and audits with opportunity to communicate to Board level Represent the H&S function at a strategic level, shaping how the business approaches safety Build, coach and expand a small but growing safety team What we re looking for: Proven H&S leadership in energy, M&E, power generation, utilities, industrial, waste or similar NEBOSH Diploma and IOSH membership (minimum NEBOSH Construction Cert) Track record of influencing stakeholders and implementing behavioural change Experienced in building and implementing a HSEQ Strategy Experience managing or mentoring small HSEQ teams Interested? If you're ready to lead a function, influence at board level, and help shape the HSEQ direction of a dynamic infrastructure business, we'd love to speak to you. Apply Today!

Are you ready to take full ownership of a national HSEQ function in a fast-growing, future-focused energy business? Principal People are exclusively supporting a forward-thinking, Energy infrastructure business as they look to appoint a Head of Health and Safety to lead their operational risk and compliance strategy across over 80 active UK sites. This is a key strategic role reporting directly to the board, offering the opportunity to shape culture, build a growing team, and steer HSQE performance during a high-growth phase. This role will see the successful candidate travelling to sites nationally 30% of the time and the office or home 70% of the time, this may fluctuate based on the needs of the business. Head of Health and Safety £75k-£85k + package Energy & Infrastructure Oxfordshire with National Travel ID: (phone number removed) About the Business With a strong focus on flexibility, innovation, and reliability, the business operates one of the largest portfolios of decentralised energy assets in the country. These include gas peaking plants, battery storage, solar, wind, and synchronous condenser technologies all critical in helping balance the National Grid during periods when renewable sources alone can t meet demand. Since being acquired by a long-term infrastructure investor, the business has experienced significant growth. Headcount has risen from 15 to over 170 employees in the last 5 years, with further expansion planned. Unlike many in the sector, they don t just operate energy assets, they develop, construct, own, and maintain them. This end-to-end approach gives them far greater control over project risk, quality, and delivery, creating a more commercially agile and operationally robust business. The culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and forward-looking. It blends the technical rigour of an engineering-led organisation with the agility of a growing private equity-backed company. Leadership is highly visible, accessible, and committed to investing in the development of their people. This is a genuinely exciting time to join the business. With new technologies coming online, an increasingly complex risk environment, and a growing team, the company offers strong opportunities to contribute to sustainable, safe growth in a high-impact role. The Role The Head of Health and Safety will take full ownership of the HSEQ function across a nationwide operation with more than 80 sites, reporting directly to the board & closely collaborating with project teams and site managers. This is a strategic and operational leadership role, responsible for setting the direction of health, safety, environment, and quality across office, site, and remote settings. It offers high-level visibility within the business and is ideal for a hands-on leader who wants to influence at executive level and make a meaningful impact in a fast-growing, future-focused energy company. The successful candidate will lead cultural change, implement robust systems, and build a growing team to support a diverse project portfolio. Immediate line management responsibilities are in place, with plans to expand to a team of 4 5 in the coming years. Package & Benefits: £75,000 £85,000 basic salary Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme All Travel expenses covered 25 days annual leave + bank holidays 4% matched pension contribution Private healthcare 3x annual salary Life assurance policy Why this opportunity stands out: Energy sector without the red tape Agile, well-funded, and growing rapidly. Tech-diverse portfolio Projects include gas peaking, battery storage, solar, wind and synchronous condensers. Senior leadership buy-in Full support from the board to implement long-term cultural and strategic change. Room to grow Potential path to Director-level as the business scales Stable yet exciting Backed by private equity with long-term infrastructure focus The role at a glance: Lead and evolve a national HSEQ strategy across 80+ operational & under construction energy sites Lead the team to proactively identify risks, implement data-driven solutions, and drive continuous improvement Oversee ISO compliance (9001, 14001, 45001, 50001) Deliver a robust change programme embedding a proactive safety culture Lead on internal reporting, training and audits with opportunity to communicate to Board level Represent the H&S function at a strategic level, shaping how the business approaches safety Build, coach and expand a small but growing safety team What we re looking for: Proven H&S leadership in energy, M&E, power generation, utilities, industrial, waste or similar NEBOSH Diploma and IOSH membership (minimum NEBOSH Construction Cert) Track record of influencing stakeholders and implementing behavioural change Experienced in building and implementing a HSEQ Strategy Experience managing or mentoring small HSEQ teams Interested? If you're ready to lead a function, influence at board level, and help shape the HSEQ direction of a dynamic infrastructure business, we'd love to speak to you. Apply Today!

Are you ready to take full ownership of a national HSEQ function in a fast-growing, future-focused energy business? Principal People are exclusively supporting a forward-thinking, Energy infrastructure business as they look to appoint a Head of Health and Safety to lead their operational risk and compliance strategy across over 80 active UK sites. This is a key strategic role reporting directly to the board, offering the opportunity to shape culture, build a growing team, and steer HSQE performance during a high-growth phase. This role will see the successful candidate travelling to sites nationally 30% of the time and the office or home 70% of the time, this may fluctuate based on the needs of the business. Head of Health and Safety £75k-£85k + package Energy & Infrastructure Oxfordshire with National Travel ID: (phone number removed) About the Business With a strong focus on flexibility, innovation, and reliability, the business operates one of the largest portfolios of decentralised energy assets in the country. These include gas peaking plants, battery storage, solar, wind, and synchronous condenser technologies all critical in helping balance the National Grid during periods when renewable sources alone can t meet demand. Since being acquired by a long-term infrastructure investor, the business has experienced significant growth. Headcount has risen from 15 to over 170 employees in the last 5 years, with further expansion planned. Unlike many in the sector, they don t just operate energy assets, they develop, construct, own, and maintain them. This end-to-end approach gives them far greater control over project risk, quality, and delivery, creating a more commercially agile and operationally robust business. The culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and forward-looking. It blends the technical rigour of an engineering-led organisation with the agility of a growing private equity-backed company. Leadership is highly visible, accessible, and committed to investing in the development of their people. This is a genuinely exciting time to join the business. With new technologies coming online, an increasingly complex risk environment, and a growing team, the company offers strong opportunities to contribute to sustainable, safe growth in a high-impact role. The Role The Head of Health and Safety will take full ownership of the HSEQ function across a nationwide operation with more than 80 sites, reporting directly to the board & closely collaborating with project teams and site managers. This is a strategic and operational leadership role, responsible for setting the direction of health, safety, environment, and quality across office, site, and remote settings. It offers high-level visibility within the business and is ideal for a hands-on leader who wants to influence at executive level and make a meaningful impact in a fast-growing, future-focused energy company. The successful candidate will lead cultural change, implement robust systems, and build a growing team to support a diverse project portfolio. Immediate line management responsibilities are in place, with plans to expand to a team of 4 5 in the coming years. Package & Benefits: £75,000 £85,000 basic salary Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme All Travel expenses covered 25 days annual leave + bank holidays 4% matched pension contribution Private healthcare 3x annual salary Life assurance policy Why this opportunity stands out: Energy sector without the red tape Agile, well-funded, and growing rapidly. Tech-diverse portfolio Projects include gas peaking, battery storage, solar, wind and synchronous condensers. Senior leadership buy-in Full support from the board to implement long-term cultural and strategic change. Room to grow Potential path to Director-level as the business scales Stable yet exciting Backed by private equity with long-term infrastructure focus The role at a glance: Lead and evolve a national HSEQ strategy across 80+ operational & under construction energy sites Lead the team to proactively identify risks, implement data-driven solutions, and drive continuous improvement Oversee ISO compliance (9001, 14001, 45001, 50001) Deliver a robust change programme embedding a proactive safety culture Lead on internal reporting, training and audits with opportunity to communicate to Board level Represent the H&S function at a strategic level, shaping how the business approaches safety Build, coach and expand a small but growing safety team What we re looking for: Proven H&S leadership in energy, M&E, power generation, utilities, industrial, waste or similar NEBOSH Diploma and IOSH membership (minimum NEBOSH Construction Cert) Track record of influencing stakeholders and implementing behavioural change Experienced in building and implementing a HSEQ Strategy Experience managing or mentoring small HSEQ teams Interested? If you're ready to lead a function, influence at board level, and help shape the HSEQ direction of a dynamic infrastructure business, we'd love to speak to you. Apply Today!

Are you ready to take full ownership of a national HSEQ function in a fast-growing, future-focused energy business? Principal People are exclusively supporting a forward-thinking, Energy infrastructure business as they look to appoint a Head of Health and Safety to lead their operational risk and compliance strategy across over 80 active UK sites. This is a key strategic role reporting directly to the board, offering the opportunity to shape culture, build a growing team, and steer HSQE performance during a high-growth phase. This role will see the successful candidate travelling to sites nationally 30% of the time and the office or home 70% of the time, this may fluctuate based on the needs of the business. Head of Health and Safety £75k-£85k + package Energy & Infrastructure Oxfordshire with National Travel ID: (phone number removed) About the Business With a strong focus on flexibility, innovation, and reliability, the business operates one of the largest portfolios of decentralised energy assets in the country. These include gas peaking plants, battery storage, solar, wind, and synchronous condenser technologies all critical in helping balance the National Grid during periods when renewable sources alone can t meet demand. Since being acquired by a long-term infrastructure investor, the business has experienced significant growth. Headcount has risen from 15 to over 170 employees in the last 5 years, with further expansion planned. Unlike many in the sector, they don t just operate energy assets, they develop, construct, own, and maintain them. This end-to-end approach gives them far greater control over project risk, quality, and delivery, creating a more commercially agile and operationally robust business. The culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and forward-looking. It blends the technical rigour of an engineering-led organisation with the agility of a growing private equity-backed company. Leadership is highly visible, accessible, and committed to investing in the development of their people. This is a genuinely exciting time to join the business. With new technologies coming online, an increasingly complex risk environment, and a growing team, the company offers strong opportunities to contribute to sustainable, safe growth in a high-impact role. The Role The Head of Health and Safety will take full ownership of the HSEQ function across a nationwide operation with more than 80 sites, reporting directly to the board & closely collaborating with project teams and site managers. This is a strategic and operational leadership role, responsible for setting the direction of health, safety, environment, and quality across office, site, and remote settings. It offers high-level visibility within the business and is ideal for a hands-on leader who wants to influence at executive level and make a meaningful impact in a fast-growing, future-focused energy company. The successful candidate will lead cultural change, implement robust systems, and build a growing team to support a diverse project portfolio. Immediate line management responsibilities are in place, with plans to expand to a team of 4 5 in the coming years. Package & Benefits: £75,000 £85,000 basic salary Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme All Travel expenses covered 25 days annual leave + bank holidays 4% matched pension contribution Private healthcare 3x annual salary Life assurance policy Why this opportunity stands out: Energy sector without the red tape Agile, well-funded, and growing rapidly. Tech-diverse portfolio Projects include gas peaking, battery storage, solar, wind and synchronous condensers. Senior leadership buy-in Full support from the board to implement long-term cultural and strategic change. Room to grow Potential path to Director-level as the business scales Stable yet exciting Backed by private equity with long-term infrastructure focus The role at a glance: Lead and evolve a national HSEQ strategy across 80+ operational & under construction energy sites Lead the team to proactively identify risks, implement data-driven solutions, and drive continuous improvement Oversee ISO compliance (9001, 14001, 45001, 50001) Deliver a robust change programme embedding a proactive safety culture Lead on internal reporting, training and audits with opportunity to communicate to Board level Represent the H&S function at a strategic level, shaping how the business approaches safety Build, coach and expand a small but growing safety team What we re looking for: Proven H&S leadership in energy, M&E, power generation, utilities, industrial, waste or similar NEBOSH Diploma and IOSH membership (minimum NEBOSH Construction Cert) Track record of influencing stakeholders and implementing behavioural change Experienced in building and implementing a HSEQ Strategy Experience managing or mentoring small HSEQ teams Interested? If you're ready to lead a function, influence at board level, and help shape the HSEQ direction of a dynamic infrastructure business, we'd love to speak to you. Apply Today!

Are you ready to take full ownership of a national HSEQ function in a fast-growing, future-focused energy business? Principal People are exclusively supporting a forward-thinking, Energy infrastructure business as they look to appoint a Head of Health and Safety to lead their operational risk and compliance strategy across over 80 active UK sites. This is a key strategic role reporting directly to the board, offering the opportunity to shape culture, build a growing team, and steer HSQE performance during a high-growth phase. This role will see the successful candidate travelling to sites nationally 30% of the time and the office or home 70% of the time, this may fluctuate based on the needs of the business. Head of Health and Safety £75k-£85k + package Energy & Infrastructure Oxfordshire with National Travel ID: (phone number removed) About the Business With a strong focus on flexibility, innovation, and reliability, the business operates one of the largest portfolios of decentralised energy assets in the country. These include gas peaking plants, battery storage, solar, wind, and synchronous condenser technologies all critical in helping balance the National Grid during periods when renewable sources alone can t meet demand. Since being acquired by a long-term infrastructure investor, the business has experienced significant growth. Headcount has risen from 15 to over 170 employees in the last 5 years, with further expansion planned. Unlike many in the sector, they don t just operate energy assets, they develop, construct, own, and maintain them. This end-to-end approach gives them far greater control over project risk, quality, and delivery, creating a more commercially agile and operationally robust business. The culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and forward-looking. It blends the technical rigour of an engineering-led organisation with the agility of a growing private equity-backed company. Leadership is highly visible, accessible, and committed to investing in the development of their people. This is a genuinely exciting time to join the business. With new technologies coming online, an increasingly complex risk environment, and a growing team, the company offers strong opportunities to contribute to sustainable, safe growth in a high-impact role. The Role The Head of Health and Safety will take full ownership of the HSEQ function across a nationwide operation with more than 80 sites, reporting directly to the board & closely collaborating with project teams and site managers. This is a strategic and operational leadership role, responsible for setting the direction of health, safety, environment, and quality across office, site, and remote settings. It offers high-level visibility within the business and is ideal for a hands-on leader who wants to influence at executive level and make a meaningful impact in a fast-growing, future-focused energy company. The successful candidate will lead cultural change, implement robust systems, and build a growing team to support a diverse project portfolio. Immediate line management responsibilities are in place, with plans to expand to a team of 4 5 in the coming years. Package & Benefits: £75,000 £85,000 basic salary Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme All Travel expenses covered 25 days annual leave + bank holidays 4% matched pension contribution Private healthcare 3x annual salary Life assurance policy Why this opportunity stands out: Energy sector without the red tape Agile, well-funded, and growing rapidly. Tech-diverse portfolio Projects include gas peaking, battery storage, solar, wind and synchronous condensers. Senior leadership buy-in Full support from the board to implement long-term cultural and strategic change. Room to grow Potential path to Director-level as the business scales Stable yet exciting Backed by private equity with long-term infrastructure focus The role at a glance: Lead and evolve a national HSEQ strategy across 80+ operational & under construction energy sites Lead the team to proactively identify risks, implement data-driven solutions, and drive continuous improvement Oversee ISO compliance (9001, 14001, 45001, 50001) Deliver a robust change programme embedding a proactive safety culture Lead on internal reporting, training and audits with opportunity to communicate to Board level Represent the H&S function at a strategic level, shaping how the business approaches safety Build, coach and expand a small but growing safety team What we re looking for: Proven H&S leadership in energy, M&E, power generation, utilities, industrial, waste or similar NEBOSH Diploma and IOSH membership (minimum NEBOSH Construction Cert) Track record of influencing stakeholders and implementing behavioural change Experienced in building and implementing a HSEQ Strategy Experience managing or mentoring small HSEQ teams Interested? If you're ready to lead a function, influence at board level, and help shape the HSEQ direction of a dynamic infrastructure business, we'd love to speak to you. Apply Today!

We have partnered with a leading facilities management contractor to recruit for a new Lifecycle Manager to join an expanding team, supporting Public Estates contracts in Scotland. The role will be based in the head office in Paisley, with the opportunity for some hybrid working. The successful candidate will have responsibility for the overall management and delivery of Lifecycle works for specific schools/contracts including reviewing and developing asset condition surveys, development of strategic and risk mitigating Lifecycle Management Plans and ensuring successful delivery of works in conjunction with our project management team. As a key member of the Lifecycle Team, and by extension the Public Estates contracts in Scotland, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to positively impact on the business, the school end users, and generally the success of the schools' contracts. The standard hours of work are 40 per week. (Monday to Friday 8:30am 17:15pm) Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns. You will be responsible for: -Developing a knowledge and understanding of existing Lifecycle Models for each contract within remit -Undertake condition and validation surveys across all sites / assets within the contract, including Building Fabric and M&E Services -Develop annual lifecycle plans for each of the schools / contracts, including 5 year lookahead, to comply with contractual requirements. -Help to define, and then work within, a LC strategy for each contract ensuring LC budgets are managed and provide day-to-day support to operational staff on reactive interventions -Design / develop project scopes and / or solutions to ensure compliance with contract specifications, client & end-user requirements, will ensuring the Lifecycle model remains robust. -Be accountable for the successful delivery of the LC plan for the year, either through direct management of supply chain partners, or collaborating with Project Team -We are looking for a candidate who has a background in construction, engineering or surveying, who is commercially minded and comfortable managing a programme of multi-disciplinary works. Experience in Lifecycle Management is advantageous, but not essential. We want to hear from you if you have: -A knowledge and understanding in Construction, Engineering or Surveying -A degree or Further / Higher Education in any of the relevant fields is advantageous -Experience in surveying, to support delivery of annual condition surveys. -An understanding of building structures, fabric, M&E services -Commercial and Contractual awareness -Proficient in the use of MS office software, particularly MS Excel -Knowledge and understanding of Lifecycle Models and planning / forecasting is advantageous. -An awareness of facilities management is necessary to ensure the smooth functioning of our organisation. -The ability to handle financial matters and prepare accurate reports is an important function of this role. -Demonstrated experience in effectively influencing senior managers and stakeholders. -UK Driving License is essential. You will be required to undergo our enhanced PVG check before commencing employment - please let us know upfront on any queries should you have any. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates. If you have most but not all these skills and experiences, we encourage you to apply, as we may be able to offer development or training to support you Whats on offer? Remuneration - Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you're rewarded for your contributions Career Growth: Shine in your career with advancement opportunities to roles like Senior Janitor/Facilities Management. Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programs tailored to your personal growth. Holidays - Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further days. Pension - Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions Flexible benefits - Customise your benefits with options such as insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership. Exclusive Discounts - Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter. Give Back to community - Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities Company Car/Car Allowance RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

For a well-established, family-owned commercial property investment company, we are recruiting a Property Manager to oversee and grow a diverse portfolio across Yorkshire and the North East. Main responsibilities: • As Property Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the portfolio, ensuring properties are maintained to the highest standard, tenants are supported, and financial and operational targets are met. • Managing and mentoring a small team of Estate Managers, you will ensure consistent delivery across multiple sites and lead by example in all aspects of property management. • You will oversee lease negotiations, renewals, dilapidation schedules, service charge budgets, insurance, and refurbishment projects, working with both in-house and external solicitors as required. • Building strong relationships with tenants, commercial agents, contractors, and local authority planning departments, the Property Manager will drive tenant satisfaction, occupancy, and long-term asset performance. • You will identify opportunities to enhance the value of the existing portfolio, supporting the company s strategy of quality-led, sustainable growth. The candidate profile: • RICS Chartered surveyor with significant commercial property experience, with exposure to industrial, office, and multi-let portfolios, as Property, Estate or Asset Manager. • Proven track record in property management, lease negotiation, service charge administration, and project coordination, with an eye for detail and commercial acumen. • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, capable of managing a small team and building lasting relationships with tenants, agents, and stakeholders. • Highly organised, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where agility and discretion are valued. If you are an ambitious, commercially astute Property Manager, Estate Manager or Chartered Surveyor seeking a role with real autonomy, exposure to strategic decision-making, and the opportunity to manage a high-quality portfolio for a growing family-owned business, we want to hear from you. Please send your CV and cover letter, including your current remuneration package, to our retained consultants at Cooper Edwards.

Professional Quantity Surveyor required by leading developer Your new company Our client is a leading developer and asset manager who operates across multiple asset classes, and has a strong track record spanning over 25 years. They are one of the UK's largest privately owned property investment and development firms. In the last 25 years, they have completed some of the largest, most complex UK property deals and built a £9 billion portfolio. Due to continued growth and success, they are looking for a detail-oriented individual who is recently qualified or in the early stage of their career post-APC.This is an opportunity to work in a diverse team with market-leading experience of the strategic management of large portfolios under the Group's ownership. The extent of the holding generates strategy work, valuations, disposals of properties (ranging from £100k to £100m UK wide), progressing planning applications for the optimal use prior to sale or development (residential and commercial) and direct development. This includes supporting our sister company in the delivery of any JV type projects they undertake with major housebuilders. Your new role They are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to work with the Senior Commercial Manager (SCM). The list of responsibilities below is not exhaustive but includes: Support the SCM with all commercial activities across development & disposal projects.Manage external consultants to undertake tender exercises for any potential strip out / demolition projectsTender for technical consultants & manage said consultants to support all aspects of input required for disposal and development projects.Provide input to viability exercises to support development & disposals managers assessments for every site.Support the wider team in the disposal of a variety of commercial property assets from portfolios nationwide.Support in the viability assessment of individual sites with construction & technical input.Build and maintain a database of costs and tender prices to inform development and disposal assessment. Build relationships with consultants & contractors What you'll need to succeed A proactive and analytical mindset, with a keen interest in development and disposal projects.Contractor / consultancy experience Strong proficiency in Microsoft ExcelGood understanding of JCT/NFDC contractsAbility to understand and interpret data/cash flowsCurrent knowledge of the commercial and residential property markets, with a good understanding of the technical aspects of constructionExcellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple work streams and meet deadlinesStrong communication /presentation skills for effective collaboration with consultants and stakeholdersMRICS qualified or industry qualified What you'll get in return Discretionary, non-contractual bonus award (based on both personal and company performance) Double match stakeholder pension scheme capped at 10% (e.g. if an employee contributes 5% of salary, the company will contribute an additional 10%) 25-day holiday Maternity leave - full pay for six months (subject to six months' service) (then SMP as applicable for the remainder of the statutory maternity leave period) Paternity leave - full pay for four weeks (after six months' service) or two weeks (less than six months' service) Life Assurance - 2 x basic salary, or 4 x basic salary on joining the pension scheme.Private Medical insurance - single cover (with ability to self-fund family cover).Discounted dental insurance scheme.Income protection insurance (after one year's service) Interest-free Season Ticket loan Electric vehicle lease scheme Cycle to work schemeGive As You Earn scheme/matched charity fundraising (max £2,500 pa) Employee Assistance Programme offering a range of advice/support resources Financial support for a relevant professional membership subscription Financial and other support for appropriate professional study or CPDWellbeing initiatives (including Wellbeing room and chair massages in the London officeSocial and sporting activities Car allowance (role specific) 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 us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #

Job Title: Estates Manager Location: RenfrewshireSalary: £52,700 plus excellent benefitsWorking Pattern: Full-time, Permanent Are you an experienced Estates Manager with a passion for driving excellence in property management, maintenance, and strategic development? Our client, OneRen, is seeking an experienced Estates Manager to oversee the effective management and optimisation of their property portfolio. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping the organisation's asset management and maintenance strategy across a diverse range of facilities.OneRen are passionate about the part they play in improving life-long physical and mental health in every one of our communities. The trust provides a range of affordable, accessible and ambitious services that are open to all that improve personal, social and economic outcomes. OneRen's goal is to improve the people of Renfrewshire's health and wellbeing by working in partnership to design and deliver a range of life-enhancing and accessible cultural, leisure and sporting opportunities that meet local needs and improve life chances across the population.OneRen operate a wide range of provisions across the breadth of Renfrewshire. From multi-use leisure facilities to cultural venues which support programme, services and collaborative spaces, OneRen operate: 9 indoor sports facilities 4 town halls 5 museums 12 Libraries 19 playing fields 1 golf course The Role As Estates Manager, you will lead on all aspects of property maintenance, repairs, compliance, and estate strategy. You will manage budgets, coordinate contractors, and ensure that all buildings and facilities are safe, efficient, and aligned with organisational objectives.Reporting to the Strategic Operations Manager you will ensure that the estates function delivers best value, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. Key Responsibilities Oversee a diverse property portfolio, ensuring optimal use, compliance, and cost-effectiveness. Manage planned, reactive, and preventative maintenance activities. Lead on property-related projects including refurbishments, redevelopments, and new builds. Commission and supervise external contractors and service providers. Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, including health and safety, fire regulations, and equality legislation. Prepare and monitor estates and maintenance budgets, ensuring effective financial control. Develop and implement asset management and property investment strategies. Provide professional advice and detailed reports to senior management and stakeholders. Manage and develop a small technical team, ensuring effective workforce planning and professional development. Foster a strong health and safety culture across all estate operations. Drive innovation and continuous improvement in estate management processes and systems. About You You'll be a strategic, hands-on professional with a solid background in estates, facilities, or property management, ideally within a complex public, community, or commercial environment. Managing multiple assets is essential. You'll combine technical knowledge with excellent leadership, financial management, and stakeholder engagement skills. Essential Criteria: Strong experience in property maintenance and facilities contract management. Evidence of managing a varied and diverse portfolio of properties. Proven track record in managing budgets and staff teams. Knowledge of statutory property inspection and maintenance requirements. Excellent communication and leadership skills. Desirable: Degree or HND in surveying, facilities management, or a related field. Membership of RICS or equivalent professional body. Health & Safety qualification (e.g. NEBOSH). Experience within public sector or leisure estate management. Knowledge of energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives. How to Apply If you are an experienced Estates Manager looking for your next challenge and want to make a tangible impact within a respected and forward-thinking organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Send your CV to Jackie MacGregor via the 'Apply Now' option.

Location: Falmer (Hybrid Working)We are delivering one of the UK's most ambitious infrastructure programmes, with over £5bn of investment planned through its Major Projects directorate. These Strategic Resource Option (SRO) projects are nationally significant and critical to securing long-term water resilience across the region.We are now seeking two experienced Project Managers with a strong construction background to help lead the delivery of these complex, large-scale infrastructure schemes.Why Join Us?This is a rare opportunity to work on a £1bn+ infrastructure programme involving cutting-edge engineering, innovative procurement models (including PPP/PFI), and nationally significant construction projects. You'll be part of a newly formed directorate with the chance to shape delivery from the ground up.Role OverviewYou will be responsible for managing a defined package of construction work within a broader project workstream, reporting to a Senior Project Manager. Your focus will be on construction planning, delivery, and coordination across multiple disciplines and stakeholders.Key programmes include:Direct Procurement for Customers (DPC) - a third-party funded delivery model for major assets.Development Consent Order (DCO) - enabling delivery of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs).Key ResponsibilitiesLead the delivery of construction work packages, ensuring alignment with programme milestones, budgets, and quality standards.Oversee construction planning, risk management, and governance processes.Support procurement strategy and tender development for major construction contracts (£1bn+).Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including civil, mechanical, and electrical engineers, contractors, and consultants.Manage relationships with contractors, regulators, and industry bodies to ensure compliance and collaboration.Ensure accurate reporting of construction progress, performance metrics, and financial forecasts.About YouYou'll bring proven experience in construction project management, ideally within large-scale infrastructure or utility projects. You're confident managing complex workstreams, navigating regulatory environments, and driving delivery in high-pressure settings.Essential Skills & Experience:Strong background in construction or engineering project delivery.Experience managing contractors and construction teams on major infrastructure projects.Familiarity with regulated environments and multi-stakeholder programmes.Commercial awareness and understanding of procurement and contract models (e.g., NEC, PFI/PPP).Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.Proficiency in project planning tools (e.g., Primavera P6). Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs). NCI - National Critical Infrastructure. Direct Procurement for Customers (DPC). End to End Delivery experience, including Planning, Design and Build. Industry background can include: Utilities (Water / Power), Highways, Infrastructure, Construction. Budgets of over £30mil - major project exp. Enabling works / projects. Qualifications:Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.Membership of APM, ICE, CIOB or similar (or working towards).Experience with DCO or NSIP projects is advantageous.