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Interim Housing Surveying Service Review Consultant £500p/d+ (up to £600p/d dependant on experience) Reading Borough Council Initial 4-month contract with a view to extend A local authority we are partnered with are seeking an experienced Housing Surveying Consultant to undertake a comprehensive review of its Housing Surveying service. The assignment will assess current operations, compliance, capacity and processes, alongside benchmarking against comparable councils to design a future operating model for the service. Key Responsibilities Conduct a diagnostic review of the current Housing Surveying service including structure, workflows and performance data. Assess compliance and risk across areas including Building Safety, CDM Regulations, fire safety, asbestos, gas, electrical and legionella requirements within project works. Evaluate staff capacity, skills and workforce structure against current and future service demand. Review processes, quality assurance and performance frameworks to identify efficiencies and improvements. Assess technology, systems and data management, recommending improvements where appropriate. Undertake benchmarking research across 6-10 comparable local authorities to identify best practice and innovation. Develop a future workforce strategy, target operating model and costed implementation roadmap. Deliverables Discovery and diagnostic report Compliance gap analysis Market and peer benchmarking report Target operating model Technology and data recommendations Costed options appraisal and implementation roadmap Executive summary and presentation Requirements UK Residents Minimum 3 year's experience delivering organisational reviews or service diagnostics, ideally within local authority housing services. Extensive knowledge of housing asset management, repairs, planned works and capital programmes. Ability to analyse complex data and provide clear, strategic recommendations. Professionally qualified Surveyor with CIOB or RICS accreditation. If this assignment could be of interest, please get in touch to discuss further.

One of the UK's largest independent Property Consultancies is actively recruiting an Intermediate Quantity Surveyor to be based in Reading. THE COMPANY The client is one of the leading Consultancies in the UK with a network of offices across the country as well as overseas. They have a great reputation in the market and are working on some Reading's highest profile developments. Projects can range from Public to Private sector to suit the candidates preference. Individual projects include working on high profile Residential developments, Commercial fit out (Cat A) and large Hotels for blue chip clients. Values can range from £5 million to multi billion size projects. THE POSITION They are actively looking to recruit a number of individuals at Intermediate Quantity Surveyor level to get involved in taking full responsibility of projects from inception to completion. The successful Quantity Surveyor will be given the opportunity to take full client ownership and work on projects across a range of sectors. Value of projects can range from £1 - £20 million. The projects will be within the Retail and Leisure sectors but long term have a number of opportunities to get involved in anything from Residential, Commercial, Education and Health. THE CANDIDATE The successful Quantity Surveyor must: Have a degree in Quantity Surveying Have experience working as a Quantity Surveyor on the Consultancy / PQS side Have experience working on projects within Property / Building Have experience working on projects from inception to completion Have good communication and client facing skills WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY Opportunity to work on some of Reading's most high profile projects They are actively looking to recruit a number of people which projects career opportunities to Senior level Market leading Consultancy with a great reputation in the market Fantastic company culture and senior management INTERESTED? Apply in confidence to this advert or contact Ben Houlihan on (phone number removed) for more information.

One of the UK's largest independent Property Consultancies is actively recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to be based in Reading. THE COMPANY My client is one of the leading Consultancies in the UK with a network of offices across the country as well as overseas. They have a great reputation in the market and are working on some Reading's highest profile developments. Projects can range from Public to Private sector to suit the candidate s preference. Individual projects include working on high profile Residential developments, Commercial fit out (Cat A) and large Hotels for blue chip clients. Values can range from £5 million to multi billion size projects. THE POSITION They are actively looking to recruit a number of individuals at Senior Quantity Surveyor level to get involved in taking full responsibility of projects from inception to completion. The successful Quantity Surveyor will be given the opportunity to take full client ownership and work on projects across a range of sectors. Value of projects can range from £1 - £500 million. At Senior level the successful candidate will also be given the opportunity to get involved in business and client development and represent the company at various networking events and meetings. THE CANDIDATE The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor must: Have a degree in Quantity Surveying and ideally be a full member of the RICS Have experience working as a Quantity Surveyor on the Consultancy / PQS side Have experience working on projects within Property / Building Have experience of managing projects up to the value of £20 million Have good communication and client facing skills WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY Opportunity to work on some of Reading's most high-profile projects They are actively looking to recruit a number of people which projects career opportunities to and Director level Market leading Consultancy with a great reputation in the market Fantastic company culture and senior management INTERESTED? Apply in confidence to this advert or contact Ben Houlihan on (phone number removed) for more information.

Not quite chartered yet, but itching for your next step? Junior or graduate property managers this one s got your name on it. This role is working within commercial property management , for a well-established B-Corps organisation, that are making waves in the industry for doing things differently. This is a hands-on, career-building role where you ll work closely with experienced surveyors and consultants, while taking real ownership of a varied office portfolio. You ll support day-to-day property management activities, manage allocated sites, and act as a key point of contact for occupiers, suppliers and internal stakeholders. Expect meaningful responsibility from day one not just note-taking. Salary on offer up to £35,000 plus excellent company benefits including private medical and private dental, employee profit share scheme, and loads more! This a full time, hybrid role split between the office in Glasgow city centre - walking distance from a car park and the train station - and working from home 2 days per week. What you ll be doing: Supporting Surveyors in the management of a portfolio commercial office buildings Preparing and monitoring service charge budgets, expenditure and reporting in line with RICS guidance Reading and interpreting leases, managing occupier applications, licences and compliance Monitoring statutory and internal compliance, including health & safety, CDM and audits Managing suppliers, approving invoices and submitting funding requests to clients Carrying out regular site inspections and maintaining accurate property management systems Supporting onboarding/offboarding of instructions and contributing to asset and client strategies Producing and presenting monthly, quarterly and ad-hoc client reports What you need: Ideally a year of experience working in commercial property management (maybe it's a work placement or internship during your studies?) Strong knowledge of property management processes, service charges and compliance Confident communicator with good report-writing skills Proactive, organised and keen to develop a long-term surveying career Why you'll love this role: clear progression, real responsibility, supportive leadership and exposure to high-quality commercial assets without being thrown in at the deep end. Interested? Apply today!

Senior Surveyor Salary: Circa £57,000 Location : Buckinghamshire Contract: Permanent Braxfield Recruitment is a specialist recruitment agency working within property services and we are currently working in partnership with a Leading housing providers to recruit a talented and motivated Building S urveyor to join their team on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled surveyor with management experience aswell as expertise in maintenance, void management, and damp and mould diagnosis , to play a key role in maintaining safe, sustainable, and high-quality homes for residents. The Role: Allocating works to them and ensuring those works are being carried out in line with the organisation and residents expectations. You will have the technical knowledge to be able to support the surveyors with any queries they escalate and provide coaching or training as necessary. The work will focus on all projects that sit outside of the repairs team and not within any planned works programmes. This will include damp and mould issues, structural works and anything else deemed to be complex or a major works project. The Senior Surveyor will need to build strong relationships with specialist contractors required to look at solutions to issues highlighted and work closely with colleagues such as the Project Managers and Senior Project Managers as they will ultimately deliver the works scoped out by the surveying team. About you: Ideally hold a RICS Qualification. History of working as a surveyor within a Housing Association, Local Authority or Contractor operating within the social housing sector. Experience of managing a team of surveyors. Experience of undertaking complex defect diagnosis across building types (including modern methods of construction), building technologies and building services. Experience of implementing quality systems. Experience of managing and administrating large and complex contracts delivering high volumes of multidisciplinary repairs to housing, offices and other building types. Experience of managing planned maintenance and/or major repairs especially in respect of void works, elemental replacements, etc. Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Excellent Computer skills in Microsoft products, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint. What s on Offer Competitive salary: Circa £57,000 Permanent position A supportive, inclusive, and purpose-driven working culture. The opportunity to directly impact housing quality and resident satisfaction across London. To summarise: If you have a background in Surveying within the sector either with a housing association, local authority or contractor then please submit your CV and one of our consultants will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail. Equally, if after reading this it is not quite what you are looking for, please email your CV to (url removed) and we can make you aware of other positions that we have.

The Role: We're urgently seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to work on a major new-build commercial project in Reading - Value is £8 million M&E & project duration is 15 months, with the potential of more work to follow. Our client is a thriving M&E contractor based in the West Midlands & is willing to consider candidates from a construction or building services background. This is a great opportunity to gain direct experience of the M&E sector where QS's are always in demand, or continue to develop your career in the building services sector if you already have M&E experience! Support will of course be given. With a friendly Commercial team & a very healthy order book our client offers stability and growth with good future propects. Key Responsibilities: Help manage all MEP cost-related aspects of the project. Collaborate closely with the main contractor and the MEP project team to deliver project objectives on time and within budget. Attend meetings with key stakeholders to report on commercial progression Conduct cost analysis and performance reporting for the MEP components. Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and industry standards. Engage in proactive problem-solving and decision-making throughout the project lifecycle. Qualifications and Experience: Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor on a construction project/projects Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively within a team or autonomously. Professional qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related field is preferred. Benefits Attractive Salary Healthcare Car/Car allowance Many more company benefits.

Senior Project Manager  Working Pattern:  Full Time Posted Date:  19 Mar 2024   Salary:£45,585 to £48,350 with progression to £54,395 per annum with potential for market factor supplement Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent  benefits . We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you. Closing Date: 07 April 2024   Based within the Estates & Facilities Service, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced construction professional to join our Capital Team of Project Managers.   The Capital Team are an in-house service that is responsible for the design, development and management of capital development projects across the University. Our 50-acre Newcastle City Centre Campus is the hub of teaching, research and collaboration and we have a strong pipeline of projects that seek to respond to a number of key strategic priorities, including; a net zero carbon target of 2030 and ensuring our facilities enable high quality education and world class research. This role will play a significant part in providing a campus for the future. We are looking for someone with demonstrable experience managing building projects in the construction industry, this could be as a contractor, consultant or in a client-side role. You will oversee the supervision of the University’s major capital developments, as well as occasional long-term maintenance and improvement projects within the service. Project values range broadly and therefore your workload will be both varied and interesting. The Senior Project Managers operate within a team of four, reporting to a Team Leader – James Adshead. There are five other team members across the Capital Team including Project Engineers / Project Surveyors and a Soft Landings Manager. Your role is based at our Newcastle city centre campus, with some occasional travel to offsite locations across the North East. One of our most recent projects is the redevelopment of the Stephenson Building. Information on the project can be found in this link: The Stephenson Building - Who we Are - Newcastle University (ncl.ac.uk) Please reach out to James Adshead, Capital and Planning Manager on  james.adshead@ncl.ac.uk  to arrange a call to chat about this opportunity. Please note: The University has funding available for any candidates who do not currently hold a valid CSCS card (Construction Safety Certification Scheme). *Interviews will be held 23rd April 2024 Key Accountabilities To lead capital projects through the RIBA Plan of Works schedule, ensuring project objectives are delivered throughout Work in liaison across other teams within Estates and Facilities such as the Sustainability, Planning, Improvement and Maintenance Teams as well as key stakeholders across the University to develop a client brief and determine the optimum project and costs sufficient to allow the business case to be demonstrated and the project to be approved by the University Executive Be responsible for the development of comprehensive programmes incorporating all key activities the through the design and construction process through to completion, commissioning and occupation (including soft landings) Take financial responsibility for the project to ensure that timely payments are made and recorded and that expenditure is monitored regularly and reported to ensure that any threats / risks to completion of the project within budget are addressed as necessary Be responsible for the overall management and associated reporting of projects. To include project progress, governance, finances, quality, risk management, health and safety and other key aspects of the project across University Committees and meetings including Steering groups, project meetings and other forums as required Lead the procurement and appointment of architectural and engineering design teams, other specialist consultants, contractors and suppliers to oversee the development of the design and construction to ensure it fulfils the needs and expectations of stakeholders as well as functional, programme and cost requirements Work in partnership with colleagues to specify, procure and deliver feasibility reports, options appraisals and impact assessments including external funding bids Set up and manage third party relationships as appropriate with external stakeholders, tenants and landlords, local authorities, statutory authorities, funders, utility services and other agencies etc Take responsibility for the client role as defined under the CDM Regulations and consult with other sections of the Estates and Facilities and the Principal Designer to ensure the organisation meets its requirements under all Health and Safety legislation Implement and promote the use of Building Information Modelling throughout the design and build process and ensure that the electronic drawings and manuals are integrated into the existing Estates and Facilities data systems. Liaise with the BIM Manager Direct and work alongside external consultant teams and University colleagues, including the Estates and Facilities Project Surveyor / Project Engineer, throughout the design and construction process and monitor and report progress during the project, to ensure the project is on programme and within budget Liaise with client representatives and adjacent occupants to advise on the potential implications and disruption caused by the building programme and to implement and co-ordinate any actions to minimise disturbance Contribute to the Post Occupancy Evaluation of completed projects between 1 and 2 years after Practical Completion. Work alongside the Estates and Facilities CDM / Soft Landings Manager Undertake other duties as and when required by the Capital Manager   The Person Knowledge, Skills and Experience Proven track record of managing projects in the construction industry, ensuring compliance with design brief and contractual obligations with deadlines, changing priorities, quality requirements, budget and stakeholder management Working knowledge of construction contracts and the roles and responsibilities within those Solid understanding and experience of construction methods and technologies An up-to-date knowledge of public procurement regulations Up to date knowledge of statutory requirements, legislation & contract law relating to building projects including Health & Safety Proficient in the reading of drawings and technical specifications Ability to organise time to manage conflicting priorities within a demanding workload Experience of working in a team and stakeholders to support positive outcomes Excellent written and verbal communication skills Good attention to detail Good IT skills with working knowledge of software packages, such as Microsoft Office packages   Attributes and Behaviour Can demonstrate an ability to think flexibly, have sound judgement, use initiative, be proactive and adopt an active approach to problem solving Comfortable working alongside senior colleagues to shape the project direction and programme including the negotiation skills and the ability to influence others Ability to working on own initiative and as part of a team Collaborative worker who builds on relationships with clients, colleagues, consultants, and contractors with excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills Proven leadership skills and ability to promote “ownership” of decisions regarding colleagues and financial resources limited by the overall budget   Qualifications Education to degree level, either in a relevant construction discipline, or with substantial equivalent professional experience in an estate development role Desirable Chartered member of an appropriate professional body     Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.  As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.   We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society.  We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all of our employees and the communities they represent.  We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams, we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population.   At Newcastle University we hold a silver  Athena Swan  award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality.  We also hold a  Race Equality Charter  Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC.  We are a  Disability Confident  employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme.   In addition, we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.  Requisition ID: 26846  

The role & about the client: On behalf of our client, ITS Building People (Southampton) are searching for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a five star house builder in Berkshire Due to sustained and continuous growth they are looking to add to their commercial team. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Produce draft budgets and site start budgets for each site allocated Produce quarterly valuations and complete material 'cost to complete' exercises for each site the Quantity Surveyor is responsible for. Produce sub-contract payments and final accounts, ensuring that the sub-contractor has signed these off. Produce sub-contract orders, ensuring they are authorised by the authorised representative, together with all necessary documentation to comply with Group Commercial Policy. Complete on-site measurements and assess payments to contractors. Attend and contribute to various meetings, such as pre-order meetings, quarterly valuation meetings and project review meetings with senior management, construction team as well as external contractors. Manage all sub-contract orders on site, meeting sub-contractors as and when required. Maintain trade specifications. Price customer extras and liaise with sales department as necessary. Manage Professional Fees Budget. Assist with material buying when required. Assist the Estimator and / or Commercial Manager with take-off's for land appraisals when requiredThe ideal candidate They require a candidate with excellent analytical, numerical, presentational, and interpersonal skills, who should be willing to take responsibility, build strong client relationships and demonstrate a real enthusiasm for the role. Essential Qualifications/ experience required/ specific requirements for the role: Construction/Building related HNC or higher qualification (Or equivalent) Excellent communication skills in both written and verbal form. Produce accurate commercial reports. Ability to use a range of IT packages including Microsoft Office. Good time management Ability to make decisions within authority. Able to read, understand and measure from Working Drawings.Where a range of rate of pay is quoted the level of experience, qualifications & related training required is the minimum required in order to qualify for the lowest rate of pay quoted How to apply: Please send an up-to-date CV in strict confidence or contact me on (phone number removed)/(phone number removed) The ITS Group is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. You and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We welcome all applicants and are committed to an inclusive environment for all

Assistant Quantity Surveyor Assistant Quantity Surveyors do you want to earn above market rate for an ambitious Main Contractor? Quantity Surveyors will be working as a Number 2 on a £15m Design & Build project based in Reading. This position will be based out of head office in Chiswick, reporting to the Senior Quantity Surveyor on the project. The company are a £40m turnover main contractor, focusing on design & build residential projects. Quantity Surveyor. Quantity Surveyors will be based out of the West London office. Assistant Quantity Surveyor – Key Skills * Main contracting experience * Degree Qualified * 3+ years experience preferable Assistant Quantity Surveyor – Salary & Benefits * £40,000 - £50,000 * Travel expenses * Bonus EC Four are a dedicated recruitment partner for the UK Construction sector, working with the leading names in Tier 1 Construction through to local family run Building Contractors. If the above position doesn’t feel suitable, but you are interested in a confidential discussion about other opportunities available, please get in touch and we will be happy to inform you of other potential opportunities that suit your needs. Ref: (phone number removed)

A fantastic opportunity for a Regional Facilities Manager has arisen to join a UK leading Managing Agent. The Regional Facilities Manager will cover a portfolio of commercial properties within the West London area. The successful candidate will have previous managing agent experience and be responsible for managing the delivery of an effective and compliant facilities management service across hard and soft services, on a regional portfolio of buildings. Key Responsibilities Ensure that the Operation Reporting System ("Compass") and Datastation Health & Safety systems are up to date and complete at all times. Ensure compliance with all legal and statutory requirements, including Health and Safety. NEBOSH or IOSH qualifications or commitment to the same is essential. Prepare each site for risk assessment maintaining a target compliance rating of 95%. Ensuring that a full set of risk assessments is held at each property and on Datastation and action plans are implemented, diligently and competently at all times. Ensure that monthly checklists are completed and uploaded on to Datastation, within the appropriate time scales To act as a mentor to Assistant Facilities Managers and ensure that their development and progression is managed to allow them the best chance of success. Develop individual training plans for all Assistant Facilities Managers within your region and hold regular review meetings to monitor progress and performance. Record utility consumption, at all sites and update Optima/Compass accordingly. Ensure that high site standards, in respect of cleaning, repair and presentation are achieved and maintained at all times, within property budgets. Visit each tenant on a monthly basis or as often as the management contract dictates and report any issues to the appointed Management Surveyor. Develop a close working relationship with tenant representatives and manage tenant satisfaction and confidence. Ensure that all tenants have relevant contact details for the Regional Facilities Manager and Management Surveyor. Inspect all properties on frequency specified by the Management Surveyor, multi lets should be visited at least once a month, although site conditions may dictate a higher frequency. In the event of emergency situations, to attend property as soon as is possible and report back to relevant personnel. Evaluate existing contractual relationships and ensure that the service provided by contractors, is in line with the agreed specification. Ensure that any shortcomings in service delivery, are dealt with swiftly and reported back to the Management Surveyor and Operations team. Monitor tenant alterations and advise the Management Surveyor of any works noted, to be ongoing on site, of which the Regional Facilities Manager has not been made aware. Advise the Management Surveyor of any changes in tenants occupational status i.e. vacation of space, new occupiers moving in, potential name changes etc. Assist in the preparation of the annual service charge budget by completing a 1st draft with explanatory notes detailing your recommendations and financial requests to ensure the surveyor is aware of all operational needs for each managed property. Monitor expenditure and ensure that invoices are approved in a timely manner via Proactis. Prepare and implement contingency plans, to ensure adequate and suitable site attendance, including cover for holidays, training and sickness. Ensure that the Management Surveyor is kept fully informed, as to site issues at all times and to assist with the certifying of expenditure invoices if required. To carry out annual appraisals for all site staff that are based on your sites within the time scales given and ensure that 6 monthly reviews are completed. Skills, Knowledge and Experience Candidates will be required to demonstrate the following: Self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. Excellent organisational and time management skills with a degree of flexibility. Ability to handle a large number of projects with a broad range of customers, suppliers, and property owners. Experience and knowledge of achieving high standards in property management on multi let sites. Knowledge and understanding in preparation of service charge budgets; ensuring agreed times and costs are adhered to. NEBOSH or IOSH Managing Safely qualifications. Strong overall experience in a similar environment. Package Salary £40,000 - £45,000 + 8% car allowance + bonus Holiday 25 days + bank holidays Flexible working - remote Monday to Friday 9am - 5.30pm Pension

Assistant Quantity Surveyor Assistant Quantity Surveyors do you want to earn above market rate for an ambitious Main Contractor? Quantity Surveyors will be working as a Number 2 on a £15m Design & Build project based in Reading. This position will be based out of head office in Chiswick, reporting to the Senior Quantity Surveyor on the project. The company are a £40m turnover main contractor, focusing on design & build residential projects. Quantity Surveyor. Quantity Surveyors will be based out of the West London office. Assistant Quantity Surveyor – Key Skills * Main contracting experience * Degree Qualified * 3+ years experience preferable Assistant Quantity Surveyor – Salary & Benefits * £40,000 - £50,000 * Travel expenses * Bonus EC Four are a dedicated recruitment partner for the UK Construction sector, working with the leading names in Tier 1 Construction through to local family run Building Contractors. If the above position doesn’t feel suitable, but you are interested in a confidential discussion about other opportunities available, please get in touch and we will be happy to inform you of other potential opportunities that suit your needs. Ref: (phone number removed)

A fantastic opportunity for a Regional Facilities Manager has arisen to join a UK leading Managing Agent. The Regional Facilities Manager will cover a portfolio of commercial properties within the West London area. The successful candidate will have previous managing agent experience and be responsible for managing the delivery of an effective and compliant facilities management service across hard and soft services, on a regional portfolio of buildings. Key Responsibilities Ensure that the Operation Reporting System ("Compass") and Datastation Health & Safety systems are up to date and complete at all times. Ensure compliance with all legal and statutory requirements, including Health and Safety. NEBOSH or IOSH qualifications or commitment to the same is essential. Prepare each site for risk assessment maintaining a target compliance rating of 95%. Ensuring that a full set of risk assessments is held at each property and on Datastation and action plans are implemented, diligently and competently at all times. Ensure that monthly checklists are completed and uploaded on to Datastation, within the appropriate time scales To act as a mentor to Assistant Facilities Managers and ensure that their development and progression is managed to allow them the best chance of success. Develop individual training plans for all Assistant Facilities Managers within your region and hold regular review meetings to monitor progress and performance. Record utility consumption, at all sites and update Optima/Compass accordingly. Ensure that high site standards, in respect of cleaning, repair and presentation are achieved and maintained at all times, within property budgets. Visit each tenant on a monthly basis or as often as the management contract dictates and report any issues to the appointed Management Surveyor. Develop a close working relationship with tenant representatives and manage tenant satisfaction and confidence. Ensure that all tenants have relevant contact details for the Regional Facilities Manager and Management Surveyor. Inspect all properties on frequency specified by the Management Surveyor, multi lets should be visited at least once a month, although site conditions may dictate a higher frequency. In the event of emergency situations, to attend property as soon as is possible and report back to relevant personnel. Evaluate existing contractual relationships and ensure that the service provided by contractors, is in line with the agreed specification. Ensure that any shortcomings in service delivery, are dealt with swiftly and reported back to the Management Surveyor and Operations team. Monitor tenant alterations and advise the Management Surveyor of any works noted, to be ongoing on site, of which the Regional Facilities Manager has not been made aware. Advise the Management Surveyor of any changes in tenants occupational status i.e. vacation of space, new occupiers moving in, potential name changes etc. Assist in the preparation of the annual service charge budget by completing a 1st draft with explanatory notes detailing your recommendations and financial requests to ensure the surveyor is aware of all operational needs for each managed property. Monitor expenditure and ensure that invoices are approved in a timely manner via Proactis. Prepare and implement contingency plans, to ensure adequate and suitable site attendance, including cover for holidays, training and sickness. Ensure that the Management Surveyor is kept fully informed, as to site issues at all times and to assist with the certifying of expenditure invoices if required. To carry out annual appraisals for all site staff that are based on your sites within the time scales given and ensure that 6 monthly reviews are completed. Skills, Knowledge and Experience Candidates will be required to demonstrate the following: Self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. Excellent organisational and time management skills with a degree of flexibility. Ability to handle a large number of projects with a broad range of customers, suppliers, and property owners. Experience and knowledge of achieving high standards in property management on multi let sites. Knowledge and understanding in preparation of service charge budgets; ensuring agreed times and costs are adhered to. NEBOSH or IOSH Managing Safely qualifications. Strong overall experience in a similar environment. Package Salary £40,000 - £45,000 + 8% car allowance + bonus Holiday 25 days + bank holidays Flexible working - remote Monday to Friday 9am - 5.30pm Pension

In a Nutshell… We have a great opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team within Vistry Housebuilding Thames Valley, at our Reading office. As our Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing all costs relating to New build Residential Developments. You will focus to minimise the costs of a project and enhance value for money, whilst still achieving the required standards and quality. We are pleased to say, this role can accommodate agile working arrangements. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you… Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Agile working arrangements possible for this role 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and the option to buy up to 5 days per annum Free private healthcare from your start date Company contributory pension scheme Life assurance - 3 x your annual salary Sharesave scheme Cycle to work scheme - up to £3000 Support with a professional membership Denplan, GymFlex and many more…In return, what we would like from you… Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality Degree in Surveying, Building or similar Candidates will have experience of working within the Construction industry for a residential housing developer, specifically on new build developments. At least 5 years' experience working within a residential house builder A good knowledge or construction methods and materials Strong mathematical and IT ability Good understanding of budget management Negotiating and networking skills Must be proficient with Coins IT system & Viewpoint document management system. Candidates should have excellent IT, analytical and communication skillsDesirable - A member of or working towards being a Member of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), or Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)More about the Senior Quantity Surveyor role… Completion of Subcontract orders and variations Collating and issuing tender packs for sub-contractor work packages. Negotiation and analysis of Sub contractor work packages. Subcontract payments, variations, and final accounts. Dealing with HA Accounts and submitting payment applications Creating Cost Plan - Site Start Budgets in line with procedures Dealing with Customer extra payments and orders. Completing Bi-Monthly CVRS and cost reporting. Liaising and producing tracking reports on Fees and Prelims Attending site project meetings - Monthly - Onsite Controlling the Commercial Function of the developments at PRMs Producing Scope of Works for Subcontract Packages Working closely with the Buyers to incorporate orders within to Site Start Budgets and CVR Producing tender analysis for subcontract work packages. Cost reporting and budget control The successful candidate will report to all senior members of the commercial department. Ensure compliance with the Company's Quantity Assurance Procedures and Health & Safety Policy. Where possible to look for areas of cost savings whilst projects are live. Liaise with all other Departments to ensure cost effective delivery of the Regions budgeted output.Finally, let's tell you about us… Vistry Group came together at the start of 2020, bringing together the energy, talent and deep-rooted experience of Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Vistry Partnerships. With a wide range of skills, experience, and backgrounds - we have come together to live our values of Integrity, Caring and Quality. We are all about people, and it is our people, around 3000 of us, who have created a UK top-five housebuilder, with a five-star rating. We care about the wellbeing of our people and we value diversity and inclusion, seeking to create a supportive, dynamic environment where talented and dedicated people can develop their career. Inclusion and diversity are paramount to us here at Vistry Group - we firmly believe that this culture nurtures stronger performances across the wider business. All of our applicants and employees are treated fairly and respectfully, regardless of any protected characteristic/s. If you require assistance with regards to reasonable adjustments during your application process with us, then please do not hesitate to contact us - we will always be happy to help

In a Nutshell… We have a great opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team within Vistry Housebuilding Thames Valley, at our Reading office. As our Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing all costs relating to New build Residential Developments. You will focus to minimise the costs of a project and enhance value for money, whilst still achieving the required standards and quality. We are pleased to say, this role can accommodate agile working arrangements. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you… Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Agile working arrangements possible for this role 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and the option to buy up to 5 days per annum Free private healthcare from your start date Company contributory pension scheme Life assurance - 3 x your annual salary Sharesave scheme Cycle to work scheme - up to £3000 Support with a professional membership Denplan, GymFlex and many more…In return, what we would like from you… Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality Degree in Surveying, Building or similar Candidates will have experience of working within the Construction industry for a residential housing developer, specifically on new build developments. At least 5 years' experience working within a residential house builder A good knowledge or construction methods and materials Strong mathematical and IT ability Good understanding of budget management Negotiating and networking skills Must be proficient with Coins IT system & Viewpoint document management system. Candidates should have excellent IT, analytical and communication skillsDesirable - A member of or working towards being a Member of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), or Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)More about the Senior Quantity Surveyor role… Completion of Subcontract orders and variations Collating and issuing tender packs for sub-contractor work packages. Negotiation and analysis of Sub contractor work packages. Subcontract payments, variations, and final accounts. Dealing with HA Accounts and submitting payment applications Creating Cost Plan - Site Start Budgets in line with procedures Dealing with Customer extra payments and orders. Completing Bi-Monthly CVRS and cost reporting. Liaising and producing tracking reports on Fees and Prelims Attending site project meetings - Monthly - Onsite Controlling the Commercial Function of the developments at PRMs Producing Scope of Works for Subcontract Packages Working closely with the Buyers to incorporate orders within to Site Start Budgets and CVR Producing tender analysis for subcontract work packages. Cost reporting and budget control The successful candidate will report to all senior members of the commercial department. Ensure compliance with the Company's Quantity Assurance Procedures and Health & Safety Policy. Where possible to look for areas of cost savings whilst projects are live. Liaise with all other Departments to ensure cost effective delivery of the Regions budgeted output.Finally, let's tell you about us… Vistry Group came together at the start of 2020, bringing together the energy, talent and deep-rooted experience of Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Vistry Partnerships. With a wide range of skills, experience, and backgrounds - we have come together to live our values of Integrity, Caring and Quality. We are all about people, and it is our people, around 3000 of us, who have created a UK top-five housebuilder, with a five-star rating. We care about the wellbeing of our people and we value diversity and inclusion, seeking to create a supportive, dynamic environment where talented and dedicated people can develop their career. Inclusion and diversity are paramount to us here at Vistry Group - we firmly believe that this culture nurtures stronger performances across the wider business. All of our applicants and employees are treated fairly and respectfully, regardless of any protected characteristic/s. If you require assistance with regards to reasonable adjustments during your application process with us, then please do not hesitate to contact us - we will always be happy to help

Byoot is an innovative and growing construction company that provides a full turnkey solution. We are actively seeking for Contracts Managers / Building Surveyors from intermediate to senior level specialising in residential projects. The successful Candidate will work on a varied and wide range of prestigious high-end residential projects, values ranging from £500k - £4m. The successful candidate will have a track record of delivering projects. Key Responsibilities of our Contracts Managers: Contracts / Project Management, including site programs, progress reports, site inspections, cost reporting, tender analysis, monthly valuations etc The ideal candidate will take overall control of day-day site management of employees and sub-contractors On-site Health and Safety Management (RAMS), including initial H&S documentation preparation, including Construction Phase H&S Plan & Toolbox talks. As well as liaising with HSE. Responsibility for the profit and loss for the construction phase of the project, the successful completion of projects within specified dates, and establishing and maintaining a professional relationships with all stakeholders Reading and accurately interpreting contract documents, programmes, drawings and technical specifications Have a detailed understanding on various aspects of residential building, from foundations to plumbing all the way to decorating Ensure variations are costed, agreed and adhered to, in writing and in line with the project plans Ability to manage multiple projects and conflicting deadlines Ability to work autonomously and as part of a project team Ongoing development of future project opportunities and Byoot brand recognition. Personal professional development and partaking in professional bodies and industry groups Key Personal Attributes/Skills you will need as our Project Manager: Contracts Manager / Project management experience in the construction sector – 5 Years The ideal candidate needs to have experience within the residential sector Previous experience with high-end residential construction projects is essential Ability to work quickly while at the same time paying attention to the level of detail required for safe operation on site and in your surroundings. High standard of organization and time management. Ability to act on own initiative and self-motivated, with a positive attitude and willingness to learn. Effective in all forms of communication. Flexible, with good attention to detail and demanding a high-quality level from themselves and colleagues Exceptional communication skills, ability to influence and quickly understand business and technical concepts Experience of Contracts / Project and Programme Management Ability to manage and travel between multiple projects Full UK Driving license is essential Construction Degree essential MCIOB, AssoRICS, APM preferred

Are you aspiring to become an Associate Director of a Building Surveying consultancy? Are you an ambitious Senior Surveyor or Associate looking for your next career challenge? Maybe there is a ceiling to your development with your current employer with both renumeration and progression? If any of the above appeals keep reading… Our client Is a well-established global brand and has a had a strong UK presence for over 150 years which makes their knowledge of global and local markets second to none. Due to an increase in opportunities and workload, they are seeking to strengthen their team with an experienced Building Surveyor who is forward thinking and ready to take on fresh challenges an Associate Director role would present. Key responsibilities will include: · Taking and being responsible for instructions, from inception through to completion; · Working as part of a local and national team for the delivery of instructions, for our Occupier and Investor client accounts; · Responsible for managing own workload on day-to-day and longer term basis; · Responsible for managing the work of direct reports; · Undertaking technical due diligence instructions, working with external specialist consultants; · Design and Contract Administration duties principally for Cat A office refurbishment, repair and maintenance projects; · Dilapidations, acting for both landlords and tenants, covering both assessments, schedule preparation and negotiation; · Appraising and monitoring new developments for owners, occupiers and funders; · Undertaking reinstatement cost assessments; · Preparing planned preventative maintenance schedules; · Managing Licences to Alter; As well as the technical requirements, you will be involved with and support business development activities. You will support and manage client relationships, often at a senior level, and work within the department to identify, build and maintain new business opportunities. Attractive salary package to be negotiated on an individual basis