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Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading University. With over 6000 academic and professional staff supporting over 46,000 students, we are one of NZ’s largest employers.  We have eight academic faculties and 11 service divisions creating a diverse, dynamic and complex organisational culture that demands excellence. Our significant Property Portfolio represents a vibrant, valuable, and complex network of physical spaces that enable learning and teaching, research and innovation, support the student experience as well as our partnerships and engagement. The Property Services team has a strong reputation for providing a leading-edge planning and development consultancy that contributes to the success of the University of Auckland through the provision of high-quality physical environments. We build and service some of the largest and most complex buildings and construction projects in the country. Te Rautaki Tūāpapa, our new Estate Strategy to 2030, reinforces our commitment to sustainability and  provides a cohesive, future-focussed and coordinated approach to investment in, and management of, our physical environments throughout the University estate. Job Description The opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahi We have a fantastic opportunity for a senior level leader to join our Capital Works team as  Associate Director – Capital Works. You will be working across a wide and varied portfolio of projects successfully managing consultant teams focused on delivery of significant projects through to completion phase. Opportunities include working on specialist research facilities like the recently completed Space Institute in the Engineering School, high-tech teaching spaces like our Financial Lab and student accommodation upgrades right through to our much larger programme builds which include state of the art scientific and medical research facilities; teaching and learning facilities; or projects to support the student experience such as the new Recreation and Wellness Centre prominent on Symonds Street. This is a pivotal role with key accountability for the planning, resourcing, investigation and delivery of major capital works projects. Some key aspects and responsibilities include: Engaging and managing consultant design teams.   Leading internal and external project managers engaged on capital projects Stakeholder management across the University community and externally.  Ensuring the implementation of the University’s sustainability goals and meeting sustainability criteria identified for each project.  Project procurement including calling and evaluation of tenders, tender documents, adherence to standards and consents. Delivering exciting and cutting-edge design which talks to our place in Tamaki Makaurau, Aotearoa, and the Pacific region. Construction management including leading internal and external teams, monitoring and recording progress including financials whilst liaising with engineers, consultants, the planning team and other internal stakeholders. The development and implementing masterplans. Managing resourcing, investigations, project briefs, programmes, design reports and budget approvals. Strategic and Risk management. For more information please see  Position Description   and  Candidate Information Booklet About you | He kōrero mōu As an experienced leader, our ideal candidate will demonstrate a high-level ability to influence and communicate effectively to a diverse range of stakeholders. They will demonstrate cultural sensitivity, embrace diversity, and have the technical background to understand projects from multiple viewpoints and this will come from significant commercial and project management experience from a construction/architecture environment. They will operate with energy and passion and will demonstrate a collaborative approach where they partner closely with peers, value the needs of others and model best practice principals and behaviours. Teamwork, customer focus and negotiation skills are vital to the role. Preference will be given to candidates with a proven understanding of large-scale building programmes and large impact compliance works and those who can demonstrate an ability to think and act strategically to provide valuable input to achieve the best long-term outcomes. What we offer | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou We offer our staff more than just a job - we offer them an opportunity to be part of a dynamic, world class organisation which provides staff with benefits and support throughout their lives and careers. We have a number of generous benefits that we believe will be important to you: We realise your time is important to you. We offer a range of leave entitlements, including  five weeks annual leave a year , and flexible working arrangements which allow for a greater work life balance. UoA staff have access to two  superannuation  plans, Kiwisaver and UniSaver New Zealand, with the University contributing  6.75% annually  towards UniSaver. Your happiness and wellbeing at work is important to us. We have a range of support programmes and benefits available to support health and wellbeing. Discounted health insurance and eye testing, flu jabs, a Recreation Centre on campus, as well as a new state of the art recreation centre being built right now.  Enjoy our beautiful park like grounds and take advantage of the facilities on offer  including childcare, parking, cafes, libraries etc. Additional Information How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono  This position will be advertised both internally and externally and is due to close on the  10th September 2023. Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above. Please reach out to Joshua Chapman j.chapman@auckland.ac.nz for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but  we do not accept applications by email. Equity The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment.  For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpu iMVPFAFF + , people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to  www.equity.auckland.ac.nz The University is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment where everyone can thrive. For further information see Te Ara Tautika | the Equity Policy and visit  www.equity.auckland.ac.nz

My client is a national charity that provides a range of services to support individuals with a lack of opportunity. My client works in close partnership with a range of organisations including police, local authorities, health services and voluntary sector organisations. Buildings / Property and Facilities Management Advisor Type of job: Temporary to permanent Location: Kings Cross, London Salary: £29,000 to £33,000 depending on skill and experience Days and Hours:37.5 hours per week, working 9.00am to 5.00pm some out of hours work wherever necessary, in such cases time would be given back as toil. Location and bases: The main area the successful candidate will support will be Central London due to site being based in and around this area, the client will provide an annual travel pass for travelling between sites (this will not cover coming to work and going home) Reporting to: National Head of Building / Property and Facilities Desirable criteria: A relevant degree / experience or working towards BIFM qualification. - (Working towards within the next 6 months) Experience of using Auto-cad - (must have within first 6 months) The client works in close partnership with a range of organisations including police, probation services and judiciary, local authorities, health services and voluntary sector organisations. •The post holder will report to the Senior Property/ Buildings and Facilities Advisor/ and National Head of Facilities, and will be responsible for the securing of, and operational and commercial running of, all Estates and related contracts in the region indicated. •The post holder will be responsible for maintain the development of the ongoing estates portfolio whilst looking to make improvements through excellent customer service and building strong relationships with the client / projects and key stakeholders. The post holder will be responsible for identifying, creating, maintaining and enhancing effective working relations with all the key internal and external stakeholders. Liaising with all relevant employees within the business when implementing new initiatives and services. •The post holder will be required to oversee small to medium sized projects, develop and improve systems / procedures currently in place, work to agreed budgets (whilst driving negotiations to achieve better value), and liaise with external consultants and building managers. •The post holder will be confident in liaising with contractors to maintain KPIs and SLAs to support retendering of existing contracts where necessary (under the guidance of the Head of Facilities / Director). •The post holder will be required to advise on repairs and maintenance budgets while project managing the works, and strive to provide the best possible service to our projects and services being delivered within the estates portfolio. •As part of the day to day running of the real estate the post holder will be required to ensure all risk assessment statutory standards are met and maintain records in accordance with these. This includes liaising with utilities contractors in regards to supply contracts and advise the Facilities Administrative Team as necessary. •The post holder will be responsible for ensuring statutory compliance at all levels within their identified region and ensure the buildings run smoothly and efficiently in accordance with project requirements. •The post holder will be required to maintain contact with the projects in relation to the day to day running of their building/s, including attending project meetings where required. Communication is key, both with the projects and other members of the Facilities Management Team. •FM Advisors are responsible for a regional area agreed in conjunction with the Head of Facilities. This will involve a number of existing projects within a set region. Additionally new business and projects won within the allocated regions are the responsibility of the FM supporting that area. As the organisation’s premises portfolio changes from time to time the areas will be reviewed to accommodate Estate demands at that time. Extensive travel will be required to support all projects within the allocated region, and occasionally nationally. •The post holder will need to be quality and target driven, with a clear motivation to meet all required activities, to budget and within agreed timeframes, to ensure provision of the best possible service locally, regionally and as part of a national team. Person specification, Qualifications and Experience Essential criteria: •Experience of working on FM projects within a business environment and experience of multi-site facilities management. Please note Facilities will be 30% of this role. •Experience of managing Health and Safety •Experience of completing and submitting planning applications •Experience of Lease negotiation, proven and effective negotiation skills •The ability to prioritise conflicting work demands, working to tight deadlines and within budget •An empathic understanding of the issues faced by the client’s service users •Flexibility to work out of hours as required •Flexibility to travel nationally on a regular basis Other details about the role The role will involve many aspects including 30% Facilities Management, visiting portfolio of buildings, sourcing new locations, elements of commercial surveying, design and contributing to tender projects