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Do you have proven experience at leading in a Hard Facilities Management role Are you a dynamic relationship builder who is keen to develop opportunities and implement innovative solutions As part of our NHS planned, preventative and reactive maintenance division, Rydon are seeking an experienced Regional Manager to join our team. Rydon Maintenance is an expanding division of the Rydon Group and is successfully providing hard facilities management services to a variety of clients, predominantly within the healthcare sector. Rydon Maintenance provides hard FM services across England for a growing number of NHS Trusts. We look after more than 250 buildings on behalf of 20 NHS Trusts on a planned and responsive repairs, small works and minor capital projects basis. We provide maintenance services to acute (hospital), ambulance trusts, primary care trusts and mental health trusts. Job Purpose We are currently seeking a Regional Manager (NHS Hard Facilities Management) to manage our planned, preventative and responsive repairs team. You will lead a team of contract managers who take responsibility for day to day management of these contracts and our directly employed maintenance operatives. This is a key leadership role and takes responsibility for a number of contracts where you will be responsible for the operational, contractual and strategic management and financial control of the Estates Maintenance Services. These contracts include a mixture of community health and PFI health care facility centres. You will be responsible for operational management and budget control of the Estates Maintenance Services across these facilities, ensuring Rydon delivers excellence its in planned, preventative and responsive maintenance services. You will ensure that the business plan for this region is developed and aligned to these Trusts whilst enabling Rydon to meet its key business objectives and drive performance and efficiency. You will take a lead in managing statutory obligations and Health/Safety requirements for your region. This is a varied role where you will be responsible for setting (in conjunction with the Associate Director and Director) budgets and developing further business within the region through our existing partnerships to ensure that we are seen as a provider of choice. As such, the preferred candidate will work to drive the efficiency of contracts, broaden our portfolio of 'negotiated works' and where applicable, help the trust identify a long term planned works strategy that meets their budget requirements and delivers Rydon further revenue enhancements. Key duties include: Ensure delivery of facilities services by our directly employed team and specialist subcontractors in line with budgetary constraints and contractual obligations. Ensure we have compliance with all statutory regulations, current legislation and local codes of practice and policies. Ensure the management controls and systems/processes are in place e.g. auditing, action plans to monitor and deliver timely closure of audit findings. Identify new business opportunities and service improvements and develop a regional strategy and business plan Maximise financial return whilst effectively managing risk to create a sustainable regional business, resolving any high value and high risk contractual disputes where necessary. Responsibility for the financial performance of the region. Oversight of lifecycle risk registers and ensuring risk management plans are up to date and communicated to all relevant stakeholders Create and maintain strong client relationships, attending appropriate client meetings as required Mentor, support and develop your team and promote a collaborative team culture Continuous improvement of the business processes and procedures to deliver consistent standards of service. What we can offer you as Regional Manager: A competitive starting salary. Car allowance of £5,916 per annum. 25 days holiday with the ability to increase up to 30 days. Pension Scheme: 4.5% contributory. Health Cash Plan: helping you spread the cost of essential healthcare 24/7 EAP Service: free advice, counselling and support for you and your family whenever you need it. Wellbeing and mental health champions readily available at work. Access to an employee discount scheme which includes a wide-range of special offers and discounts on insurances, lifestyle goods and services. Flexible benefits for you to choose from including Private Medical, Critical Illness, DenPlan and Cycle to work schemes. Eyecare vouchers and free flu Vaccinations Employee Referral Scheme: recommend a personal connection to us and claim a cash reward for their successful hire. This is a critical role where you will ensure our teams are meeting quality targets we set with your exceptional leadership skills, engaging communication skills and using your ability to continuously drive service improvements through innovation/streamlining of our processes. Experience Required The successful candidate will have previous operational or regional management experience gained ideally with a hard facilities maintenance contractor providing services to the NHS. Alternatively you may have worked directly for the NHS or for a consultancy delivering services into this market. The preferred candidate will demonstrate excellent budget management skills, strong people management skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills. It is essential that the preferred candidate is able to demonstrate an excellent track record in setting and meeting budgets, driving operational performance and developing excellent client relationships within a similar role. Candidates with experience of PFI (Private Finance Initiative) or LIFT (Local Improvement Finance Trust) contract experience are especially encouraged to apply. This is a genuinely diverse opportunity and is part of our long-term growth strategy. If you have the above experience, we'd strongly encourage you to apply. Additional Information As a well established, progressive company we are committed to attracting and retaining individuals by offering an excellent benefits package that includes a wide range of core and voluntary benefits. Rydon is an equal opportunities employer and promotes diversity in employment. Successful candidates will be selected solely on their ability to carry out the duties of the post. To apply online, please use the 'apply for this job link' at the top of this page to be redirected to our dedicated careers page to complete your application.

This challenging and exciting opportunity requires an individual with a technical background and demonstrable hands-on experience in the drainage sector. Our client is one of the UK’s leading specialist contractors, renowned for providing technically advanced and cost-effective solutions across the drainage, civil and ground engineering sectors. Their reputation is built on engineering excellence and a commitment to continual innovation, backed by a central technical design and engineering resource, they can deliver a full range of techniques bespoke to any client requirement or client specification. Due to an increase in contract awards, a significant forward order workload, and a dedication to continued profitable, ambitious and long-term growth across the UK, our client is now seeking to appoint a number of experienced Drainage Technicians to cover complex works in challenging and often inhospitable environments and conditions. Candidates must be able to demonstrate a proven track record of site or project works specifically within this sector. The Role & Requirements * Comply to all company and site specific HSEQ policies at all times * Responsible for rigs, plant, resources, materials other site based operatives and sub-contractors * Attend to and successfully carry out all assigned duties to deliver projects safely and timely * Work with Project Managers and Site Engineers to ensure all works are delivered safely and efficiently whilst maintaining high quality standards at all times * Produce site records including, but not limited to; daily grouting logs, pre-start checks, risk assessments and site records etc * Carry out drainage CCTV surveys and produce reports for clients after inspection * Using high pressure jetting equipment to clean and unblock drains, across the residential, commercial, industrial and highways sectors * Experienced in working in confined spaces * Produce basic drawings of sites, buildings or roads showing all drainage and connectivity * Using various software on a daily basis, including MS Office and WINCAN etc * Excavation and repair of broken or faulty sewers * Relining drains, which involves mixing chemicals * Loading vehicles with relevant materials and equipment, and checking all tools and plant are in working order, and in accordance with HSE Regulations * An understanding of various project or site based techniques, with the ability to use and operate complex plant, tools and machinery * Reading and understanding of site or project specifications and drawings * A good understanding of adopting varied techniques pertaining to the ground or site conditions * An ability to produce reports that are easily digested based on gathering large amounts of technical information from multiple sites * Highly organised and effective, with the ability to plan and schedule your own workload with the minimum of supervision An attractive basic salary (permanent) plus overtime, site bonuses, an extensive benefits package and local working is on offer to the successful candidate, along with longevity of work given the company’s market leading status in this sector, and their dedication to continued and ambitious growth

This challenging and exciting opportunity requires an individual with a technical background and demonstrable hands-on experience in the drainage sector. Our client is one of the UK’s leading specialist contractors, renowned for providing technically advanced and cost-effective solutions across the drainage, civil and ground engineering sectors. Their reputation is built on engineering excellence and a commitment to continual innovation, backed by a central technical design and engineering resource, they can deliver a full range of techniques bespoke to any client requirement or client specification. Due to an increase in contract awards, a significant forward order workload, and a dedication to continued profitable, ambitious and long-term growth across the UK, our client is now seeking to appoint a number of experienced Drainage Technicians to cover complex works in challenging and often inhospitable environments and conditions. Candidates must be able to demonstrate a proven track record of site or project works specifically within this sector. The Role & Requirements * Comply to all company and site specific HSEQ policies at all times * Responsible for rigs, plant, resources, materials other site based operatives and sub-contractors * Attend to and successfully carry out all assigned duties to deliver projects safely and timely * Work with Project Managers and Site Engineers to ensure all works are delivered safely and efficiently whilst maintaining high quality standards at all times * Produce site records including, but not limited to; daily grouting logs, pre-start checks, risk assessments and site records etc * Carry out drainage CCTV surveys and produce reports for clients after inspection * Using high pressure jetting equipment to clean and unblock drains, across the residential, commercial, industrial and highways sectors * Experienced in working in confined spaces * Produce basic drawings of sites, buildings or roads showing all drainage and connectivity * Using various software on a daily basis, including MS Office and WINCAN etc * Excavation and repair of broken or faulty sewers * Relining drains, which involves mixing chemicals * Loading vehicles with relevant materials and equipment, and checking all tools and plant are in working order, and in accordance with HSE Regulations * An understanding of various project or site based techniques, with the ability to use and operate complex plant, tools and machinery * Reading and understanding of site or project specifications and drawings * A good understanding of adopting varied techniques pertaining to the ground or site conditions * An ability to produce reports that are easily digested based on gathering large amounts of technical information from multiple sites * Highly organised and effective, with the ability to plan and schedule your own workload with the minimum of supervision An attractive basic salary (permanent) plus overtime, site bonuses, an extensive benefits package and local working is on offer to the successful candidate, along with longevity of work given the company’s market leading status in this sector, and their dedication to continued and ambitious growth

Multi-Trade Customer Service Engineers x 2 X1 - Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire x1 - Berkshire, West Surrey and North Hampshire To £38k + Van + Pension + Holidays Our client is a leading, respected high end residential developer who have 2 career developing opportunities available for Multi-Trade Customer Service Engineers to cover South East regional developments from Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire in one region and Berkshire, North Hampshire and West Surrey the other. These roles will suit enthusiastic, driven multi-skilled engineers who have basic knowledge of carpentry, bricklaying, plastering, drylining and finishing trades along with good practical experience within all aspects of the building industry. Previous experience of working within this role with a residential developer is a must. You will be IT literate and have excellent written and verbal communication skills which you will utilise up and down the supply chain and with clients. A pro-active approach to this role is key along with the ability to work alone and as part of a team. Flexibility is also sought as there maybe some overtime, weekends and emergency call outs. A driving licence is required for these roles. Experience of giving home demonstrations and handovers would be a distinct advantage. Your role will involve: Carrying out multi-trade remedial work to high quality standards Undertake vehicle and equipment inspections on a regular basis Ensure all areas of traffic, or areas at risk are covered and/or protected from any damage from remedial activities Maintain in good order the company vehicle assigned and be mindful of the responsibilities of the road worthiness Ensure that purchaser’s acceptance sheets are signed by purchaser as proof of completion that the work is finished to the companies quality standards Assist the Quality Inspectors with back checks when necessary Carry out all duties in accordance with the company internal code of conduct Escalate any issues or risks to the appropriate person through the CM system Familiarise and hold a good understanding of required policies and procedure Plan the allocation of own work to ensure an effective and efficient use of time and resources whilst ensuring customer needs are met It would be ideal if you have experience of working as a multi-trade maintenance operative in a customer facing environment. An NVQ / HNC(D) in a specific building trade or qualified by experience would be desirable but is not essential