Estates Manager - West Midlands Residential Care & Education Full-Time £50,000 - £55,000 + Car Allowance + Mileage Field-Based Role Summary Compass Associates are proud to be exclusively partnered with a national leader in care and education to recruit an experienced Estates Manager for the West Midlands region. This is a key leadership role, overseeing a diverse property portfolio supporting services for vulnerable children and adults across the region. You'll provide technical expertise, project management, and strategic estates leadership - ensuring the safety, compliance, and long-term sustainability of the organisation's residential and educational settings. It's an exceptional opportunity for a qualified surveyor or estates professional ready to lead regional operations within a purpose-driven national group. Key Responsibilities Oversee a diverse property portfolio across the East Midlands, ensuring compliance and safety across all sites Manage, mentor, and support an Estates Supervisor and team of Mobile Maintenance Operatives Deliver small, medium, and large-scale estates projects - from scoping and tendering through to completion and handover Provide expert technical and surveying advice to operational and senior teams Manage approved capital expenditure budgets and support long-term estates planning Oversee contractors and ensure all works meet statutory compliance, including CDM, fire safety, legionella, and asbestos regulations Conduct property inspections, audits, and respond to H&S or regulatory requirements (Ofsted, CQC, CIW) Partner with operations to support growth and development plans for new and existing services Candidate Requirements HND/HNC (minimum) in Building Surveying, Construction, or a related discipline Experience within care, education, or regulated environments is a must Professional membership (e.g. RICS, CIOB) preferred Proven experience managing estates, facilities, or construction projects across multiple sites Strong understanding of building safety, statutory compliance, and CDM regulations Skilled in reading drawings and specifications with excellent attention to detail Confident communicator with experience managing contractors and internal teams To Apply For a confidential conversation or to apply, contact Jim Walker. Referral Bonus We offer £200 in John Lewis vouchers for every successful referral - send us someone great!
Oct 17, 2025
Full time
Estates Manager - West Midlands Residential Care & Education Full-Time £50,000 - £55,000 + Car Allowance + Mileage Field-Based Role Summary Compass Associates are proud to be exclusively partnered with a national leader in care and education to recruit an experienced Estates Manager for the West Midlands region. This is a key leadership role, overseeing a diverse property portfolio supporting services for vulnerable children and adults across the region. You'll provide technical expertise, project management, and strategic estates leadership - ensuring the safety, compliance, and long-term sustainability of the organisation's residential and educational settings. It's an exceptional opportunity for a qualified surveyor or estates professional ready to lead regional operations within a purpose-driven national group. Key Responsibilities Oversee a diverse property portfolio across the East Midlands, ensuring compliance and safety across all sites Manage, mentor, and support an Estates Supervisor and team of Mobile Maintenance Operatives Deliver small, medium, and large-scale estates projects - from scoping and tendering through to completion and handover Provide expert technical and surveying advice to operational and senior teams Manage approved capital expenditure budgets and support long-term estates planning Oversee contractors and ensure all works meet statutory compliance, including CDM, fire safety, legionella, and asbestos regulations Conduct property inspections, audits, and respond to H&S or regulatory requirements (Ofsted, CQC, CIW) Partner with operations to support growth and development plans for new and existing services Candidate Requirements HND/HNC (minimum) in Building Surveying, Construction, or a related discipline Experience within care, education, or regulated environments is a must Professional membership (e.g. RICS, CIOB) preferred Proven experience managing estates, facilities, or construction projects across multiple sites Strong understanding of building safety, statutory compliance, and CDM regulations Skilled in reading drawings and specifications with excellent attention to detail Confident communicator with experience managing contractors and internal teams To Apply For a confidential conversation or to apply, contact Jim Walker. Referral Bonus We offer £200 in John Lewis vouchers for every successful referral - send us someone great!
Contracts Manager Externals and Roofing Projects £60,000-£70,000 plus package (dependant on experience) plus car allowance My client are currently looking for an experienced Contract Manager to join their growing business. They are looking for someone to head up a number of new contracts and join the business in an exciting period of growth. Within this position you will be responsible for the delivery of various external and roofing projects being carried out to housing, commercial property, new build and listed/public buildings. The Role; Within this role, you will be responsible for ensuring P&L, budgets and deadlines are met. You would also be responsible for ensuring the level of service and quality is to the highest standard as well as cost control, creating CPP & programming of works and budgeting. Implement strong H&S across all projects. Your direct team will include site management, supervisors, RLO's and sub - contractors. You will report directly in to the Operations manager who will support you in making the contracts successful The Candidate; The ideal candidate will have extensive building knowledge and experience managing roofing and external planned maintenance projects. Experience managing multiple site teams, strategically planning projects and an ability to problem solve in complex situations. A Strong knowledge around BSR and the building safety act as well as strong IT skills are essential and you must be proficient in all Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Outlook and Word. Having an ability to create a strong working environment, where everyone is working as a team to achieve targets and goals on the contract, as well as being able to build strong relationships with the client and your team members. A valid SMSTS, First Aid, CSCS, and Asbestos Awareness are required. This is a permanent position which will offer on going training and development as well as good progression opportunities for the successful candidate. If you are interested please apply directly or contact Danny Mangan for more information. Fortus Recruitment Group Limited acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Fortus Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer.
Oct 14, 2025
Full time
Contracts Manager Externals and Roofing Projects £60,000-£70,000 plus package (dependant on experience) plus car allowance My client are currently looking for an experienced Contract Manager to join their growing business. They are looking for someone to head up a number of new contracts and join the business in an exciting period of growth. Within this position you will be responsible for the delivery of various external and roofing projects being carried out to housing, commercial property, new build and listed/public buildings. The Role; Within this role, you will be responsible for ensuring P&L, budgets and deadlines are met. You would also be responsible for ensuring the level of service and quality is to the highest standard as well as cost control, creating CPP & programming of works and budgeting. Implement strong H&S across all projects. Your direct team will include site management, supervisors, RLO's and sub - contractors. You will report directly in to the Operations manager who will support you in making the contracts successful The Candidate; The ideal candidate will have extensive building knowledge and experience managing roofing and external planned maintenance projects. Experience managing multiple site teams, strategically planning projects and an ability to problem solve in complex situations. A Strong knowledge around BSR and the building safety act as well as strong IT skills are essential and you must be proficient in all Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Outlook and Word. Having an ability to create a strong working environment, where everyone is working as a team to achieve targets and goals on the contract, as well as being able to build strong relationships with the client and your team members. A valid SMSTS, First Aid, CSCS, and Asbestos Awareness are required. This is a permanent position which will offer on going training and development as well as good progression opportunities for the successful candidate. If you are interested please apply directly or contact Danny Mangan for more information. Fortus Recruitment Group Limited acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Fortus Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer.
Operations Manager - Main Contractor Planned Maintenance & Construction - Property Services Up to £105,000 + Package My client are an established construction contractor who are currently recruiting for an Operations Manager to head up their Construction & Fire Safety divisions across London & South East. The Role; Within this role,you will work along side a commercial manager ensuring P&L, budgets and deadlines are met. You would be responsible for ensuring the level of service and quality is to the highest standard as well as cost control, creating CPP & programming of works and budgeting. Your direct team will include contract managers, supervisors & office staff. You will report directly in to the divisional director who will support you in making the contracts are a success. The Candidate; The ideal candidate will have extensive building knowledge and experience managing planned maintenance and construction projects . Experience managing multiple site teams, strategically planning projects and an ability to problem solve in complex situations. A good knowledge of up to date legislations and strong organisational skills is also desired. Having an ability to create a strong working environment, where everyone is working as a team to achieve targets and goals on the contract, as well as being able to build strong relationships with the client and your team members. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established and reputable business. My client are offering an excellent salary & package and benefits. If this role is of interest please apply or contact Danny Mangan. Fortus Recruitment Group Limited acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Fortus Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer
Oct 10, 2025
Full time
Operations Manager - Main Contractor Planned Maintenance & Construction - Property Services Up to £105,000 + Package My client are an established construction contractor who are currently recruiting for an Operations Manager to head up their Construction & Fire Safety divisions across London & South East. The Role; Within this role,you will work along side a commercial manager ensuring P&L, budgets and deadlines are met. You would be responsible for ensuring the level of service and quality is to the highest standard as well as cost control, creating CPP & programming of works and budgeting. Your direct team will include contract managers, supervisors & office staff. You will report directly in to the divisional director who will support you in making the contracts are a success. The Candidate; The ideal candidate will have extensive building knowledge and experience managing planned maintenance and construction projects . Experience managing multiple site teams, strategically planning projects and an ability to problem solve in complex situations. A good knowledge of up to date legislations and strong organisational skills is also desired. Having an ability to create a strong working environment, where everyone is working as a team to achieve targets and goals on the contract, as well as being able to build strong relationships with the client and your team members. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established and reputable business. My client are offering an excellent salary & package and benefits. If this role is of interest please apply or contact Danny Mangan. Fortus Recruitment Group Limited acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Fortus Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer
Repairs & Maintenance Team Leader Location: Berwick (base location) Contract: Permanent - Full Time Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday) Salary: 45,055 per annum + Duty Officer payment (OTE circa 46,700) Closing Date: 5pm, Monday 13th October 2025 Lead with purpose. Deliver with pride. Are you a skilled building maintenance professional with a passion for leadership and team development? We're looking for a Repairs & Maintenance Team Leader to take the lead in delivering high-quality building-related projects and responsive repairs across a varied property portfolio in the North East. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership role where your expertise and initiative will help shape the delivery of essential services and improve the lives of customers and residents. About the Role As the Repairs & Maintenance Team Leader, you will: Lead and support a skilled team responsible for building maintenance and repair works Manage both internal trades staff and external contractors Ensure all works are delivered on time, to standard, and within budget Maintain compliance with relevant building regulations and health & safety requirements Drive team performance and customer satisfaction Participate in a duty rota system, providing out-of-hours support as required Help translate strategic goals into effective on-the-ground results What We're Looking For Essential Skills & Experience: Strong understanding of building construction and maintenance, including trades and regulations Experience managing damp and mould issues and applying relevant solutions Leadership and supervisory experience, with a focus on team development Ability to manage workloads effectively and meet key performance targets Qualifications: City & Guilds Craft Certificate, NVQ or equivalent in a building-related trade or discipline Certification (or evidence of past certification) in areas such as: CDM Regulations Working at Height Asbestos Management COSHH PASMA First Aid Manual Handling Additional Requirements: Full UK driving licence (essential, as travel between sites is required) Willingness to participate in a team leader duty rota outside normal hours What's in It for You 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) Health cash plan - claim back over 1,000/year for essential healthcare services Free cover for dependent children on your health plan (up to age 21 or 24 if in education) Retail and lifestyle discounts - save on gym memberships, shopping, travel, and more Pension scheme with 3x salary life insurance A supportive, people-first work environment with opportunities for progression Why This Role Matters This is more than a maintenance role - it's an opportunity to lead a team that delivers services which directly impact people's quality of life. You'll bring your technical knowledge, leadership skills, and passion for service to an organisation that truly values professionalism, collaboration, and integrity. How to Apply If you're ready to take the next step in your career and lead a team that makes a real difference - apply now. Email Deanna on (url removed) or phone on (phone number removed)
Oct 02, 2025
Full time
Repairs & Maintenance Team Leader Location: Berwick (base location) Contract: Permanent - Full Time Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday) Salary: 45,055 per annum + Duty Officer payment (OTE circa 46,700) Closing Date: 5pm, Monday 13th October 2025 Lead with purpose. Deliver with pride. Are you a skilled building maintenance professional with a passion for leadership and team development? We're looking for a Repairs & Maintenance Team Leader to take the lead in delivering high-quality building-related projects and responsive repairs across a varied property portfolio in the North East. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership role where your expertise and initiative will help shape the delivery of essential services and improve the lives of customers and residents. About the Role As the Repairs & Maintenance Team Leader, you will: Lead and support a skilled team responsible for building maintenance and repair works Manage both internal trades staff and external contractors Ensure all works are delivered on time, to standard, and within budget Maintain compliance with relevant building regulations and health & safety requirements Drive team performance and customer satisfaction Participate in a duty rota system, providing out-of-hours support as required Help translate strategic goals into effective on-the-ground results What We're Looking For Essential Skills & Experience: Strong understanding of building construction and maintenance, including trades and regulations Experience managing damp and mould issues and applying relevant solutions Leadership and supervisory experience, with a focus on team development Ability to manage workloads effectively and meet key performance targets Qualifications: City & Guilds Craft Certificate, NVQ or equivalent in a building-related trade or discipline Certification (or evidence of past certification) in areas such as: CDM Regulations Working at Height Asbestos Management COSHH PASMA First Aid Manual Handling Additional Requirements: Full UK driving licence (essential, as travel between sites is required) Willingness to participate in a team leader duty rota outside normal hours What's in It for You 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) Health cash plan - claim back over 1,000/year for essential healthcare services Free cover for dependent children on your health plan (up to age 21 or 24 if in education) Retail and lifestyle discounts - save on gym memberships, shopping, travel, and more Pension scheme with 3x salary life insurance A supportive, people-first work environment with opportunities for progression Why This Role Matters This is more than a maintenance role - it's an opportunity to lead a team that delivers services which directly impact people's quality of life. You'll bring your technical knowledge, leadership skills, and passion for service to an organisation that truly values professionalism, collaboration, and integrity. How to Apply If you're ready to take the next step in your career and lead a team that makes a real difference - apply now. Email Deanna on (url removed) or phone on (phone number removed)
Position: Building and Projects Surveyor Location: Birmingham (Midlands-based with UK-wide travel) Salary: 70,000 + company car Overview: We are seeking an experienced Building and Projects Surveyor to oversee the condition, maintenance, and refurbishment of our portfolio of sites. This role combines surveying, project management, and advisory responsibilities, ensuring all sites are compliant, safe, and operationally efficient. It is an excellent opportunity to work across multiple sites, manage projects from minor works to large developments, and progress your career in the private healthcare sector. Key Responsibilities: Maintain up-to-date building fabric condition surveys and develop capital investment plans to ensure sites meet operational and lease obligations. Generate statements of compliance for regulations, including fire safety, water risk, building regulations, planning, and landlord stipulations. Prioritise works to ensure sites are safe, compliant, and commercially optimised. Collaborate with reactive helpdesk and PPM teams to target investment and reduce operational expenditure. Support M&E surveyors, property managers, and helpdesk supervisors on building fabric projects, providing advice and guidance. Assist sites in identifying best-value approaches to building-related issues. Scope, cost, and deliver projects to improve, refurbish, or remediate sites, managing contracts, CDM compliance, cost control, and legal requirements. Work with operations, marketing, finance, and other departments to deliver creative solutions meeting operational needs. Supervise Minor Works / Property Managers to ensure works are completed to standard. Take responsibility for the condition of sites and collaborate with others to achieve agreed standards. Stand in for the Estates Director or Head of Estates when required. Candidate Requirements: Qualified surveyor with experience in maintenance, development, and refurbishment across multi-site environments. Experience in the healthcare sector (elder care, specialist care, or mental health). Proven track record managing projects from minor works to full developments, including appointment of professional teams and management of financial and legal aspects. Strong financial planning skills with the ability to analyse and interpret data. Willingness to travel extensively and gain a thorough understanding of all sites. Midlands-based, with ambition for career progression into senior roles within private healthcare or multi-site operations. Skills & Attributes: Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach to building maintenance and project delivery. Strategic thinking with focus on compliance, cost efficiency, and operational excellence. Ability to work independently while supporting and leading a team.
Sep 29, 2025
Full time
Position: Building and Projects Surveyor Location: Birmingham (Midlands-based with UK-wide travel) Salary: 70,000 + company car Overview: We are seeking an experienced Building and Projects Surveyor to oversee the condition, maintenance, and refurbishment of our portfolio of sites. This role combines surveying, project management, and advisory responsibilities, ensuring all sites are compliant, safe, and operationally efficient. It is an excellent opportunity to work across multiple sites, manage projects from minor works to large developments, and progress your career in the private healthcare sector. Key Responsibilities: Maintain up-to-date building fabric condition surveys and develop capital investment plans to ensure sites meet operational and lease obligations. Generate statements of compliance for regulations, including fire safety, water risk, building regulations, planning, and landlord stipulations. Prioritise works to ensure sites are safe, compliant, and commercially optimised. Collaborate with reactive helpdesk and PPM teams to target investment and reduce operational expenditure. Support M&E surveyors, property managers, and helpdesk supervisors on building fabric projects, providing advice and guidance. Assist sites in identifying best-value approaches to building-related issues. Scope, cost, and deliver projects to improve, refurbish, or remediate sites, managing contracts, CDM compliance, cost control, and legal requirements. Work with operations, marketing, finance, and other departments to deliver creative solutions meeting operational needs. Supervise Minor Works / Property Managers to ensure works are completed to standard. Take responsibility for the condition of sites and collaborate with others to achieve agreed standards. Stand in for the Estates Director or Head of Estates when required. Candidate Requirements: Qualified surveyor with experience in maintenance, development, and refurbishment across multi-site environments. Experience in the healthcare sector (elder care, specialist care, or mental health). Proven track record managing projects from minor works to full developments, including appointment of professional teams and management of financial and legal aspects. Strong financial planning skills with the ability to analyse and interpret data. Willingness to travel extensively and gain a thorough understanding of all sites. Midlands-based, with ambition for career progression into senior roles within private healthcare or multi-site operations. Skills & Attributes: Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach to building maintenance and project delivery. Strategic thinking with focus on compliance, cost efficiency, and operational excellence. Ability to work independently while supporting and leading a team.
Operations Manager - Main Contractor Passive Fire Safety & Construction - Property Services & Commercial Up to £105,000 + Package My client are an established construction contractor who are currently recruiting for an Operations Manager to head up their Construction & Fire Safety divisions across London & South East. The Role; Within this role,you will work along side a commercial manager ensuring P&L, budgets and deadlines are met. You would be responsible for ensuring the level of service and quality is to the highest standard as well as cost control, creating CPP & programming of works and budgeting. Your direct team will include contract managers, supervisors & office staff. You will report directly in to the divisional director who will support you in making the contracts are a success. The Candidate; The ideal candidate will have extensive building knowledge and experience managing passive fire safety works (fire door insallation & fire stopping works) and construction projects . Experience managing multiple site teams, strategically planning projects and an ability to problem solve in complex situations. A good knowledge of up to date legislations and strong organisational skills is also desired. Having an ability to create a strong working environment, where everyone is working as a team to achieve targets and goals on the contract, as well as being able to build strong relationships with the client and your team members. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established and reputable business. My client are offering an excellent salary & package and benefits. If this role is of interest please apply or contact Danny Mangan. Fortus Recruitment Group Limited acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Fortus Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Operations Manager - Main Contractor Passive Fire Safety & Construction - Property Services & Commercial Up to £105,000 + Package My client are an established construction contractor who are currently recruiting for an Operations Manager to head up their Construction & Fire Safety divisions across London & South East. The Role; Within this role,you will work along side a commercial manager ensuring P&L, budgets and deadlines are met. You would be responsible for ensuring the level of service and quality is to the highest standard as well as cost control, creating CPP & programming of works and budgeting. Your direct team will include contract managers, supervisors & office staff. You will report directly in to the divisional director who will support you in making the contracts are a success. The Candidate; The ideal candidate will have extensive building knowledge and experience managing passive fire safety works (fire door insallation & fire stopping works) and construction projects . Experience managing multiple site teams, strategically planning projects and an ability to problem solve in complex situations. A good knowledge of up to date legislations and strong organisational skills is also desired. Having an ability to create a strong working environment, where everyone is working as a team to achieve targets and goals on the contract, as well as being able to build strong relationships with the client and your team members. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established and reputable business. My client are offering an excellent salary & package and benefits. If this role is of interest please apply or contact Danny Mangan. Fortus Recruitment Group Limited acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Fortus Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer
Core Real Estate Associate Team: Real Estate (Core Real Estate), London Reports to: Team Leader Purpose of job We are currently seeking to recruit an Associate with 2+ year post qualification experience in the real estate sector. The Associate will have had a broad range of non-contentious real estate but with a specific skill set relating to corporate real estate and real estate finance transactions. The Associate must have a broad knowledge of real estate as an asset class and would be involved in driving and managing complex and large scale investment transactions and projects for a wide range of clients which include PE houses, funds and debt clients. The firm advises in a way that supports the client's strategic objectives whilst being practical and commercial and we would expect candidates to demonstrate their ability to provide advice in this way. What's in it for you? Our market-leading real estate practice combines key sector knowledge, unparalleled technical ability and a commercial focus, which ensures clients receive the best possible support and guidance. We are consistently ranked number one by the legal directories (Chambers and Legal 500) across all of real estate disciplines with lawyers that are recognised as experts in their fields. Much of the complex work we carry out requires a multi-disciplinary approach and we regularly work closely, with specialisms across the firm in our corporate, finance, tax and risk management functions. We focus on all issues relating to planning, construction and engineering, direct and indirect investment, funds, real estate & property finance, tax, development, securitisation, dispute resolution, environment and regulatory. We advise across not only on the more traditional areas of real estate such as commercial and retail, but also the "alternative" asset classes such as student accommodation, hotels, healthcare, data centres, logistics and build to rent. Clients include: BlackRock, The Crown Estate, Tesco, Great Portland Estates, Heathrow Airport Ltd, Lendlease, Transport for London, 12 of the world's largest Sovereign Wealth Funds, and 50% of the world's largest real estate private equity investors. • Acted on the three largest single asset property deals in the UK: Advised Canary Wharf Group plc and Landsec Group plc on £1.28 billion sale of 20 Fenchurch Street to LKK Health Products Group, advised CC Land on the £1.15 billion acquisition of the Cheesegrater, 122 Leadenhall, from a joint venture between British Land and Oxford Properties, and advised JP Morgan/National Pension Service on the sale of 8 Canada Square, the HSBC Tower to the Qatar Investment Authority for £1.17 billion. • Advising The Crown Estate on the asset management of their prestigious Central London portfolio, valued at £7bn - Regent Street and St James'. We advise on the full range of real estate matters, ranging from temporary lettings to joint venture developments. • Sole real estate adviser to the UK's largest supermarket chain - Tesco. A client of the firm for over 30 years, we are sole adviser to Tesco for real estate legal advice in relation to their portfolio of approximately 2,500 properties across the country, which includes supermarkets, distribution centres, commercial and residential space. • Advising Landsec, one of the UK's largest commercial property companies, on their £2.2bn reinvention of Victoria, delivering offices, high quality apartments, high profile retail and numerous restaurants. The team works across a number of sectors including operational real estate sectors such as BTR/Multi-family, student housing, Hotels, retirement living, data-centres as well as offices, logistics and retail. The team regularly advise on some of the largest transactions in these sectors and are undertaking more cross-border transactions as well. The strength of the development practice is such that the team are involved in some of the most prestigious urban redevelopments across the UK including Paradise Circus in Birmingham as well as Kings Cross. Key responsibilities • Develops specialist expertise and identifies potential legal issues arising outside own practice area • Uses technical skills and knowledge to suggest creative, but practical solutions • Drafts complex documents and consults where appropriate • Manages complex files and multiple workloads, consulting when appropriate • Conducts negotiations and adapts approach to fit client needs • Takes client instructions and has a full understanding of the client's goals • Gives commercially astute advice and demonstrates a thorough understanding of the commercial issues that clients face • Monitors any changes in scope with the client and keeps the partner updated • Manages work demands to ensure that time is available for Firm and practice management activities • Demonstrates a full understanding of how the Firm manages its business to achieve growth and profitability • Generates realistic fee estimates for partner review Key relationships • Partners and Senior Associates Experience and knowledge • Solid experience across the entire real estate sector, gained within a comparable environment to Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner Skills and competencies The successful candidate will demonstrate: • Analytical and drafting skills • Flexibility and adaptability, supporting cases across a broad range of legal issues • Commercial focus with a knowledge of key areas of the law and able to provide clear, concise, practical advice • A high level of client contact and responsibility for client matters • The ability to project manage client matters, coordinating fee earners in Real Estate and other departments as required • Delegation and supervisory skills where appropriate • Confidence in front of clients • Clear and concise communication skills • The ability to work independently but also keen to work in a challenging, team-based environment • A willingness and ability to support business development activity, creating and maintaining strong client relationships and identifying new business opportunities Diversity, inclusion and working differently At Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner we understand the value of a diverse workforce and we believe people perform at their best when they can truly be themselves at work. We aim to create an inclusive environment where all our employees are valued, motivated and able to be themselves. In order to provide the best possible service to our diverse client base, we are committed to recruiting, retaining, rewarding and developing our people with regard to their abilities and contributions and without reference to their background, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, political belief, disability or any other protected characteristic. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is a firm with an increasingly flexible workforce and is supportive of flexible working arrangements, tailored to the individual, wherever possible. Please feel free to speak to the Recruitment Team about the flexibility we are offering for this role. Confidentiality Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner ensure all hardcopy and electronic materials containing confidential information are securely stored and accessible only to those authorised to view such content. Agencies Please note: we will not accept speculative CVs sent to hiring managers or partners via email. We can only accept CVs sent via the portal from agencies that have agreed terms of business with the Recruitment team. For further information, contact . Disclosure As a regulated firm of solicitors, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is required to undertake appropriate vetting of staff. In addition to completion, by applicants who accept a job offer, of a regulatory questionnaire, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner uses a specialist provider to undertake professional verification and background checks (including through electronic data sources, and directly with employers and professional bodies/regulators) on our behalf. We will also undertake certain verifications ourselves. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner adopts a risk-based approach to its vetting procedures, which are only undertaken with consent, and in accordance with IT, legal and regulatory obligations. For further details, please see our recruitment website
Sep 24, 2022
Full time
Core Real Estate Associate Team: Real Estate (Core Real Estate), London Reports to: Team Leader Purpose of job We are currently seeking to recruit an Associate with 2+ year post qualification experience in the real estate sector. The Associate will have had a broad range of non-contentious real estate but with a specific skill set relating to corporate real estate and real estate finance transactions. The Associate must have a broad knowledge of real estate as an asset class and would be involved in driving and managing complex and large scale investment transactions and projects for a wide range of clients which include PE houses, funds and debt clients. The firm advises in a way that supports the client's strategic objectives whilst being practical and commercial and we would expect candidates to demonstrate their ability to provide advice in this way. What's in it for you? Our market-leading real estate practice combines key sector knowledge, unparalleled technical ability and a commercial focus, which ensures clients receive the best possible support and guidance. We are consistently ranked number one by the legal directories (Chambers and Legal 500) across all of real estate disciplines with lawyers that are recognised as experts in their fields. Much of the complex work we carry out requires a multi-disciplinary approach and we regularly work closely, with specialisms across the firm in our corporate, finance, tax and risk management functions. We focus on all issues relating to planning, construction and engineering, direct and indirect investment, funds, real estate & property finance, tax, development, securitisation, dispute resolution, environment and regulatory. We advise across not only on the more traditional areas of real estate such as commercial and retail, but also the "alternative" asset classes such as student accommodation, hotels, healthcare, data centres, logistics and build to rent. Clients include: BlackRock, The Crown Estate, Tesco, Great Portland Estates, Heathrow Airport Ltd, Lendlease, Transport for London, 12 of the world's largest Sovereign Wealth Funds, and 50% of the world's largest real estate private equity investors. • Acted on the three largest single asset property deals in the UK: Advised Canary Wharf Group plc and Landsec Group plc on £1.28 billion sale of 20 Fenchurch Street to LKK Health Products Group, advised CC Land on the £1.15 billion acquisition of the Cheesegrater, 122 Leadenhall, from a joint venture between British Land and Oxford Properties, and advised JP Morgan/National Pension Service on the sale of 8 Canada Square, the HSBC Tower to the Qatar Investment Authority for £1.17 billion. • Advising The Crown Estate on the asset management of their prestigious Central London portfolio, valued at £7bn - Regent Street and St James'. We advise on the full range of real estate matters, ranging from temporary lettings to joint venture developments. • Sole real estate adviser to the UK's largest supermarket chain - Tesco. A client of the firm for over 30 years, we are sole adviser to Tesco for real estate legal advice in relation to their portfolio of approximately 2,500 properties across the country, which includes supermarkets, distribution centres, commercial and residential space. • Advising Landsec, one of the UK's largest commercial property companies, on their £2.2bn reinvention of Victoria, delivering offices, high quality apartments, high profile retail and numerous restaurants. The team works across a number of sectors including operational real estate sectors such as BTR/Multi-family, student housing, Hotels, retirement living, data-centres as well as offices, logistics and retail. The team regularly advise on some of the largest transactions in these sectors and are undertaking more cross-border transactions as well. The strength of the development practice is such that the team are involved in some of the most prestigious urban redevelopments across the UK including Paradise Circus in Birmingham as well as Kings Cross. Key responsibilities • Develops specialist expertise and identifies potential legal issues arising outside own practice area • Uses technical skills and knowledge to suggest creative, but practical solutions • Drafts complex documents and consults where appropriate • Manages complex files and multiple workloads, consulting when appropriate • Conducts negotiations and adapts approach to fit client needs • Takes client instructions and has a full understanding of the client's goals • Gives commercially astute advice and demonstrates a thorough understanding of the commercial issues that clients face • Monitors any changes in scope with the client and keeps the partner updated • Manages work demands to ensure that time is available for Firm and practice management activities • Demonstrates a full understanding of how the Firm manages its business to achieve growth and profitability • Generates realistic fee estimates for partner review Key relationships • Partners and Senior Associates Experience and knowledge • Solid experience across the entire real estate sector, gained within a comparable environment to Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner Skills and competencies The successful candidate will demonstrate: • Analytical and drafting skills • Flexibility and adaptability, supporting cases across a broad range of legal issues • Commercial focus with a knowledge of key areas of the law and able to provide clear, concise, practical advice • A high level of client contact and responsibility for client matters • The ability to project manage client matters, coordinating fee earners in Real Estate and other departments as required • Delegation and supervisory skills where appropriate • Confidence in front of clients • Clear and concise communication skills • The ability to work independently but also keen to work in a challenging, team-based environment • A willingness and ability to support business development activity, creating and maintaining strong client relationships and identifying new business opportunities Diversity, inclusion and working differently At Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner we understand the value of a diverse workforce and we believe people perform at their best when they can truly be themselves at work. We aim to create an inclusive environment where all our employees are valued, motivated and able to be themselves. In order to provide the best possible service to our diverse client base, we are committed to recruiting, retaining, rewarding and developing our people with regard to their abilities and contributions and without reference to their background, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, political belief, disability or any other protected characteristic. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is a firm with an increasingly flexible workforce and is supportive of flexible working arrangements, tailored to the individual, wherever possible. Please feel free to speak to the Recruitment Team about the flexibility we are offering for this role. Confidentiality Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner ensure all hardcopy and electronic materials containing confidential information are securely stored and accessible only to those authorised to view such content. Agencies Please note: we will not accept speculative CVs sent to hiring managers or partners via email. We can only accept CVs sent via the portal from agencies that have agreed terms of business with the Recruitment team. For further information, contact . Disclosure As a regulated firm of solicitors, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is required to undertake appropriate vetting of staff. In addition to completion, by applicants who accept a job offer, of a regulatory questionnaire, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner uses a specialist provider to undertake professional verification and background checks (including through electronic data sources, and directly with employers and professional bodies/regulators) on our behalf. We will also undertake certain verifications ourselves. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner adopts a risk-based approach to its vetting procedures, which are only undertaken with consent, and in accordance with IT, legal and regulatory obligations. For further details, please see our recruitment website
J. Murphy & Sons Limited is a leading global, specialist engineering and construction company founded in 1951 that improves lives by delivering world-class infrastructure. Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Canada, we provide better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation; water; power; natural resources; and construction & property.Headquartered in London, we also have a number of related businesses - Ground Engineering; Utility Connections; Murphy Plant; Urban Infrastructure; Murphy Process Engineering; Pipeline Testing Services; Specialist Welding Services; and Electrical Services. We are specialists in delivering pipelines; design; marine; structural steel; tunnelling; fabrication; bridges and piling; and invest heavily in our substantial holding of plant; equipment and facilities.
Ground Worker - United Utilities - Advance Plus - Manchester area
Are you an experienced Ground Worker looking for a new challenge? If so then Murphy Group is keen to hear from you, we have multiple opportunities with immediate starts across the Manchester and Lancashire area to work on the United Utilities - Advance Plus Project. Working as the Ground worker/Pipe Layer or in a deep drainage gang you will assist with groundworks on site and will be involved with a range of duties from pipe laying, concreting, Deep Drainage and Street works etc.
The Project
A Strategic Working Alliance (SWA) between MWH Treatment and J. Murphy and Sons Limited has been created to deliver future works under AMP 7 for United Utilities as Advance Plus.
Advance Plus has been awarded two geographical batches of work across the North and South West with a combined value in excess of £500 million over a five-year period.
Advance Plus has been collaboratively working to secure AMP 7 work since January 2019. The first contract award for two batches in the North were received in August 2019 with further awards expected thereafter.
The Role
o To undertake assigned activities under the direction of the Supervisor or Team Leader.
o Be enthusiastic & committed to the team's purpose and share responsibility for performance. Ensure all work is completed to the appropriate levels of safety, quality & cost.
o Producing the deliverables/products to agreed specifications.
o To take care of any safety equipment / tools provided and ensure they are used correctly.
o Work as part of a team & contribute towards successful communication & positive.
Your Profile
o Previous Groundwork experience is essential in some or all of the following areas:
o Deep Drainage
o Pipe Laying
o Highways & Street works
o Valid CSCS card - essential
o CPCS/ NPORS Dumper - preferable but not essential
o EUSR Water Hygiene - Desirable
o NRSWA Training - Desirable
o Good attitude towards Health & Safety
o Good communications skills
Oct 27, 2020
Permanent
J. Murphy & Sons Limited is a leading global, specialist engineering and construction company founded in 1951 that improves lives by delivering world-class infrastructure. Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Canada, we provide better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation; water; power; natural resources; and construction & property.Headquartered in London, we also have a number of related businesses - Ground Engineering; Utility Connections; Murphy Plant; Urban Infrastructure; Murphy Process Engineering; Pipeline Testing Services; Specialist Welding Services; and Electrical Services. We are specialists in delivering pipelines; design; marine; structural steel; tunnelling; fabrication; bridges and piling; and invest heavily in our substantial holding of plant; equipment and facilities.
Ground Worker - United Utilities - Advance Plus - Manchester area
Are you an experienced Ground Worker looking for a new challenge? If so then Murphy Group is keen to hear from you, we have multiple opportunities with immediate starts across the Manchester and Lancashire area to work on the United Utilities - Advance Plus Project. Working as the Ground worker/Pipe Layer or in a deep drainage gang you will assist with groundworks on site and will be involved with a range of duties from pipe laying, concreting, Deep Drainage and Street works etc.
The Project
A Strategic Working Alliance (SWA) between MWH Treatment and J. Murphy and Sons Limited has been created to deliver future works under AMP 7 for United Utilities as Advance Plus.
Advance Plus has been awarded two geographical batches of work across the North and South West with a combined value in excess of £500 million over a five-year period.
Advance Plus has been collaboratively working to secure AMP 7 work since January 2019. The first contract award for two batches in the North were received in August 2019 with further awards expected thereafter.
The Role
o To undertake assigned activities under the direction of the Supervisor or Team Leader.
o Be enthusiastic & committed to the team's purpose and share responsibility for performance. Ensure all work is completed to the appropriate levels of safety, quality & cost.
o Producing the deliverables/products to agreed specifications.
o To take care of any safety equipment / tools provided and ensure they are used correctly.
o Work as part of a team & contribute towards successful communication & positive.
Your Profile
o Previous Groundwork experience is essential in some or all of the following areas:
o Deep Drainage
o Pipe Laying
o Highways & Street works
o Valid CSCS card - essential
o CPCS/ NPORS Dumper - preferable but not essential
o EUSR Water Hygiene - Desirable
o NRSWA Training - Desirable
o Good attitude towards Health & Safety
o Good communications skills
Senior Building Surveyor
North Kent
Up to £55,000 + Performance related bonus + Generous package
I'm pleased to be working in exclusive partnership with an award winning multidisciplinary commercial surveying practice, who are on a fantastic trajectory for 2020. Having enjoyed phenomenal growth in demand for the Building Surveying service line over the last 2 years, they are now in a position to bolster the team with a senior strategic hire.
My client prides themselves on offering a wide range of expert, specialist services; operating across London and Kent, they work for a range of owners, developers, occupiers and funds. This is an opportunity for a surveyor to join a growing team, thus offering scope for fast paced career progression.
The Role:
Working predominantly within the commercial sphere for Central London clients, you'll be expected to undertake the following:
Administrator/Project Manager/Project Monitor/Employers Agent and overall Lead Client Contact in connection with projects.
Undertake all professional commercial building surveying work to include building inspections, dilapidations surveys and negotiations, party wall matters etc.
Understand and appreciate all legislation affecting the procurement of works and the maintenance and use of property.
Produce reports and schedules as appropriate, following initial survey.
Make full and efficient usage of all resources to fulfil clients requirements with maximum efficiency and to the highest quality.
Meet the minimum RICS requirements of Structured Professional Development and to maintain an up-to-date record of training hours completed.
Become an APC Supervisors and Counsellors to Graduates.
Prepare and present to clients continual professional development (CPD) training seminars for business development.
About you:
You should be a qualified (RICS) Building Surveyor. Further to this, you should be personable, ambitious and have experience working within commercial Building Surveying.
Other essential skills:
Good organisational experience;
Excellent written and verbal communication;
A strong team player;
Can work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
Apply:
Please make your enquiries in the strictest confidence to Will Hammerton on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to (url removed)
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Sep 09, 2020
Permanent
Senior Building Surveyor
North Kent
Up to £55,000 + Performance related bonus + Generous package
I'm pleased to be working in exclusive partnership with an award winning multidisciplinary commercial surveying practice, who are on a fantastic trajectory for 2020. Having enjoyed phenomenal growth in demand for the Building Surveying service line over the last 2 years, they are now in a position to bolster the team with a senior strategic hire.
My client prides themselves on offering a wide range of expert, specialist services; operating across London and Kent, they work for a range of owners, developers, occupiers and funds. This is an opportunity for a surveyor to join a growing team, thus offering scope for fast paced career progression.
The Role:
Working predominantly within the commercial sphere for Central London clients, you'll be expected to undertake the following:
Administrator/Project Manager/Project Monitor/Employers Agent and overall Lead Client Contact in connection with projects.
Undertake all professional commercial building surveying work to include building inspections, dilapidations surveys and negotiations, party wall matters etc.
Understand and appreciate all legislation affecting the procurement of works and the maintenance and use of property.
Produce reports and schedules as appropriate, following initial survey.
Make full and efficient usage of all resources to fulfil clients requirements with maximum efficiency and to the highest quality.
Meet the minimum RICS requirements of Structured Professional Development and to maintain an up-to-date record of training hours completed.
Become an APC Supervisors and Counsellors to Graduates.
Prepare and present to clients continual professional development (CPD) training seminars for business development.
About you:
You should be a qualified (RICS) Building Surveyor. Further to this, you should be personable, ambitious and have experience working within commercial Building Surveying.
Other essential skills:
Good organisational experience;
Excellent written and verbal communication;
A strong team player;
Can work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
Apply:
Please make your enquiries in the strictest confidence to Will Hammerton on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to (url removed)
Transparency Notice to Prospective Candidates
We process certain personal information about you for our legitimate business interests in order to identify and contact suitable candidates about positions that may be relevant to them. At Capstone Property Recruitment Ltd we respect your Privacy details all of which are set out in our Privacy Policy on our website at (url removed) .If you don't want to be contacted by us about potential positions that may be of interest to you in the future, then please email our Data Protection Officer at
Senior Building Surveyor
Kent
Up to £55,000 + Performance related bonus + Generous package
I'm pleased to be working in partnership with an award winning multidisciplinary commercial surveying practice, who are on a fantastic trajectory for 2020. Having enjoyed phenomenal growth in demand for the Building Surveying service line over the last 2 years, they are now in a position to bolster the team with a senior strategic hire.
My client prides themselves on offering a wide range of expert, specialist services; operating across London and Kent, they work for a range of owners, developers, occupiers and funds. This is an opportunity for a surveyor to join a growing team, thus offering scope for fast paced career progression.
The Role:
Working predominantly within the commercial, residential and industrial sphere, you'll be expected to undertake the following:
Administrator/Project Manager/Project Monitor/Employers Agent and overall Lead Client Contact in connection with projects.
Undertake all professional commercial building surveying work to include building inspections, dilapidations surveys and negotiations, party wall matters etc.
Understand and appreciate all legislation affecting the procurement of works and the maintenance and use of property.
Produce reports and schedules as appropriate, following initial survey.
Make full and efficient usage of all resources to fulfil clients requirements with maximum efficiency and to the highest quality.
Meet the minimum RICS requirements of Structured Professional Development and to maintain an up-to-date record of training hours completed.
Become an APC Supervisors and Counsellors to Graduates.
Prepare and present to clients continual professional development (CPD) training seminars for business development.
About you:
You should be a qualified (RICS) Building Surveyor. Further to this, you should be personable, ambitious and have experience working within commercial Building Surveying.
Other essential skills:
Good organisational experience;
Excellent written and verbal communication;
A strong team player;
Can work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
Apply:
Please make your enquiries in the strictest confidence to Celia Harker on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to (url removed)
Transparency Notice to Prospective Candidates
We process certain personal information about you for our legitimate business interests in order to identify and contact suitable candidates about positions that may be relevant to them. At Capstone Property Recruitment Ltd we respect your Privacy details all of which are set out in our Privacy Policy on our website at (url removed) .If you don't want to be contacted by us about potential positions that may be of interest to you in the future, then please email our Data Protection Officer at
Sep 09, 2020
Permanent
Senior Building Surveyor
Kent
Up to £55,000 + Performance related bonus + Generous package
I'm pleased to be working in partnership with an award winning multidisciplinary commercial surveying practice, who are on a fantastic trajectory for 2020. Having enjoyed phenomenal growth in demand for the Building Surveying service line over the last 2 years, they are now in a position to bolster the team with a senior strategic hire.
My client prides themselves on offering a wide range of expert, specialist services; operating across London and Kent, they work for a range of owners, developers, occupiers and funds. This is an opportunity for a surveyor to join a growing team, thus offering scope for fast paced career progression.
The Role:
Working predominantly within the commercial, residential and industrial sphere, you'll be expected to undertake the following:
Administrator/Project Manager/Project Monitor/Employers Agent and overall Lead Client Contact in connection with projects.
Undertake all professional commercial building surveying work to include building inspections, dilapidations surveys and negotiations, party wall matters etc.
Understand and appreciate all legislation affecting the procurement of works and the maintenance and use of property.
Produce reports and schedules as appropriate, following initial survey.
Make full and efficient usage of all resources to fulfil clients requirements with maximum efficiency and to the highest quality.
Meet the minimum RICS requirements of Structured Professional Development and to maintain an up-to-date record of training hours completed.
Become an APC Supervisors and Counsellors to Graduates.
Prepare and present to clients continual professional development (CPD) training seminars for business development.
About you:
You should be a qualified (RICS) Building Surveyor. Further to this, you should be personable, ambitious and have experience working within commercial Building Surveying.
Other essential skills:
Good organisational experience;
Excellent written and verbal communication;
A strong team player;
Can work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
Apply:
Please make your enquiries in the strictest confidence to Celia Harker on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to (url removed)
Transparency Notice to Prospective Candidates
We process certain personal information about you for our legitimate business interests in order to identify and contact suitable candidates about positions that may be relevant to them. At Capstone Property Recruitment Ltd we respect your Privacy details all of which are set out in our Privacy Policy on our website at (url removed) .If you don't want to be contacted by us about potential positions that may be of interest to you in the future, then please email our Data Protection Officer at
Spencer Clarke Group are currently recruiting for a Repairs Operations Manager to work in the Camden area.
A local authority based in Camden haver a fantastic opportunity for a Repairs Operations Manager to join their team.
Role Purpose:
Accountable to the Head of Repairs and Operations, you will be commercially and operationally responsible for managing the work of the external contract on major works and repairs for the Councils property portfolio. Management of a team to ensure that delivery of routine day to day, complex repairs and other remedial works required to major works and repairs is optimised through effective inspection processes and application of building pathology against defined targets and standards whilst exercising effective budget management of current £7m budget for service. Example outcomes or objectives that this role will deliver:
Management and co-ordination of major repairs to void properties and their efficient delivery in accordance with allocated resources and within timescales through the management of a team working in partnership with contractors and other teams within Property Management.
To develop the partnership with the appointed contractor and establish new ways of working in line with RFT from first principles. This process involves staff, the contractor and residents.
Co-ordination of the responsive building repairs service, working with contractors and consultants to deliver responsive repairs within approved budgets and in accordance with timescales and Council policy.
Responsible for the delivery of best value and the design and implementation of service improvements by determining priorities and allocating resources into major works and void to achieve flexibility and full potential
Make sure that leaseholder consultation processes are optimised and the information on rechargeable works is precise and facilitate recovery of cost.
Responsible for developing and implementing proactive, risk based inspection processes and for ensuring prompt diagnosis and management of effective repairs to ensure right first time delivery.
As part of the management team, lead on systems and processes to ensure that works comply with all relevant legislative and regulatory requirements and industry best practice.
Develop and monitor rigorous quality assurance measures in order to optimise delivery of works to customers, maximise standards and measure and monitor performance.
Take responsibility for facilitating effective co-operation between relevant stakeholders/partners, share information willingly, appropriately and work with others to improve integration and efficiency.
Ensure a strong customer focus to achieve high levels of service delivery and overall satisfaction, understanding customers’ aspirations and using customer feedback to raise performance standards and contribute to the achievement of corporate strategic objectives.
Lead on resident engagement and involvement initiatives for works involving inspection and repairs programmes in accordance with best practice to achieve consistency and deliver increasing resident satisfaction, achieve corporate performance targets and contribute to the achievement of corporate strategic objectives. People Management Responsibilities:
Line management of the Major Works team consisting of team surveyors and support staff.
Point of escalation for all operational enquires across the team and other repairs and operations employees. Relationships:
Provide support and guidance to housing management teams when technically challenging situations occur.
Work in partnership with other repairs management teams to deliver an efficient repairs service borough wide.
Ensure that customer feedback is used to improve performance and integrate delivery with service users’ expectations, and that business intelligence underpins the business strategy. · Establish supportive and effective relationships with supervisory teams, trades staff, back office staff and new tenants. Work Environment:
Major repairs is a high volume, fast moving environment and can involve high pressure on a regular basis. Flexibility, adaptability and the need to make decisions quickly is vital as priorities frequently change and information is updated in real time. You will be expected to visit properties on a frequent basis either pre, during or post completion.
Our service to our residents operates over extended weekday working hours, typically 8 AM to 6 PM Monday to Friday and 8 AM to 1 PM Saturdays. You will be required to work flexibly to manage and support service delivery between these hours, this may include changes to working times / patterns in order to deliver an effective service. Technical Knowledge and Experience:
Extensive experience in delivering major repairs service for social housing.
Extensive knowledge and understanding of repairs techniques
Knowledge of key developments in building and environmental design, specification and maintenance including sustainability, building regulations and design standards and guidance
Knowledge and understanding of pre- and post- inspection processes, building pathology and repairs techniques
Up to date understanding of health and safety responsibilities in relation to construction and Construction (Design and Management) regulations
Knowledge and understanding of key developments and contract issues in construction industry best practice, including partnering and framework agreements
Knowledge and understanding of the principles of Best Value, Value Management/Value Engineering techniques and their application to maintenance procurement and management · Knowledge of construction and maintenance contract and property law
Knowledge of current housing and social policy issues and legislation
Understanding of needs of customers in the void management process
Evidence of commercial acumen to manage the service within budget.
Ability to project-manage complex programmes of work.
Good budget and financial management experience
If your interested in the role and would like to apply please email your up to date CV to or call Chris on (phone number removed)
Aug 14, 2020
Spencer Clarke Group are currently recruiting for a Repairs Operations Manager to work in the Camden area.
A local authority based in Camden haver a fantastic opportunity for a Repairs Operations Manager to join their team.
Role Purpose:
Accountable to the Head of Repairs and Operations, you will be commercially and operationally responsible for managing the work of the external contract on major works and repairs for the Councils property portfolio. Management of a team to ensure that delivery of routine day to day, complex repairs and other remedial works required to major works and repairs is optimised through effective inspection processes and application of building pathology against defined targets and standards whilst exercising effective budget management of current £7m budget for service. Example outcomes or objectives that this role will deliver:
Management and co-ordination of major repairs to void properties and their efficient delivery in accordance with allocated resources and within timescales through the management of a team working in partnership with contractors and other teams within Property Management.
To develop the partnership with the appointed contractor and establish new ways of working in line with RFT from first principles. This process involves staff, the contractor and residents.
Co-ordination of the responsive building repairs service, working with contractors and consultants to deliver responsive repairs within approved budgets and in accordance with timescales and Council policy.
Responsible for the delivery of best value and the design and implementation of service improvements by determining priorities and allocating resources into major works and void to achieve flexibility and full potential
Make sure that leaseholder consultation processes are optimised and the information on rechargeable works is precise and facilitate recovery of cost.
Responsible for developing and implementing proactive, risk based inspection processes and for ensuring prompt diagnosis and management of effective repairs to ensure right first time delivery.
As part of the management team, lead on systems and processes to ensure that works comply with all relevant legislative and regulatory requirements and industry best practice.
Develop and monitor rigorous quality assurance measures in order to optimise delivery of works to customers, maximise standards and measure and monitor performance.
Take responsibility for facilitating effective co-operation between relevant stakeholders/partners, share information willingly, appropriately and work with others to improve integration and efficiency.
Ensure a strong customer focus to achieve high levels of service delivery and overall satisfaction, understanding customers’ aspirations and using customer feedback to raise performance standards and contribute to the achievement of corporate strategic objectives.
Lead on resident engagement and involvement initiatives for works involving inspection and repairs programmes in accordance with best practice to achieve consistency and deliver increasing resident satisfaction, achieve corporate performance targets and contribute to the achievement of corporate strategic objectives. People Management Responsibilities:
Line management of the Major Works team consisting of team surveyors and support staff.
Point of escalation for all operational enquires across the team and other repairs and operations employees. Relationships:
Provide support and guidance to housing management teams when technically challenging situations occur.
Work in partnership with other repairs management teams to deliver an efficient repairs service borough wide.
Ensure that customer feedback is used to improve performance and integrate delivery with service users’ expectations, and that business intelligence underpins the business strategy. · Establish supportive and effective relationships with supervisory teams, trades staff, back office staff and new tenants. Work Environment:
Major repairs is a high volume, fast moving environment and can involve high pressure on a regular basis. Flexibility, adaptability and the need to make decisions quickly is vital as priorities frequently change and information is updated in real time. You will be expected to visit properties on a frequent basis either pre, during or post completion.
Our service to our residents operates over extended weekday working hours, typically 8 AM to 6 PM Monday to Friday and 8 AM to 1 PM Saturdays. You will be required to work flexibly to manage and support service delivery between these hours, this may include changes to working times / patterns in order to deliver an effective service. Technical Knowledge and Experience:
Extensive experience in delivering major repairs service for social housing.
Extensive knowledge and understanding of repairs techniques
Knowledge of key developments in building and environmental design, specification and maintenance including sustainability, building regulations and design standards and guidance
Knowledge and understanding of pre- and post- inspection processes, building pathology and repairs techniques
Up to date understanding of health and safety responsibilities in relation to construction and Construction (Design and Management) regulations
Knowledge and understanding of key developments and contract issues in construction industry best practice, including partnering and framework agreements
Knowledge and understanding of the principles of Best Value, Value Management/Value Engineering techniques and their application to maintenance procurement and management · Knowledge of construction and maintenance contract and property law
Knowledge of current housing and social policy issues and legislation
Understanding of needs of customers in the void management process
Evidence of commercial acumen to manage the service within budget.
Ability to project-manage complex programmes of work.
Good budget and financial management experience
If your interested in the role and would like to apply please email your up to date CV to or call Chris on (phone number removed)
Traffic and Development Manager
The Client
One of the UK's largest multifaceted consultancies, delivering property and infrastructure projects on a local, national and international scale. They have over 4,000 employees at 50 offices in the UK and internationally, offering a vast range of professional and technical expertise across an unrivalled number of services. The breadth and depth of company experience ensures that they are able to add value to any project, regardless of its size, complexity or sector.
Doing much more than simply delivering projects; they design, manage and partner. Focusing on building strategic relationships with clients - delivering a comprehensive service across their portfolio and optimising the benefits of continuous improvement in design quality, efficiency, cost reduction and knowledge retention. Supporting them at all stages of a project or programme, understanding of the key risks and challenges means that effort is directed where it is most needed.
Job Description
o To lead and manage a team responsible for the delivery of an effective and efficient Traffic and Development Section.
o To lead and direct the work of the team to ensure the statutory responsibilities of the Council are performed in a co-ordinated and customer focused way that reflects the Council's corporate objectives and achieves published policies, programmes, objectives and performance targets.
o To ensure close working between your team and colleagues in the Highways Group to ensure consistent advice and application of best practice across teams.
o To ensure effective liaison and close working between your team and the Planning, Housing and Regeneration Department as a whole, to ensure new development will achieve high standards of safety and amenity.
o To ensure efficient and effective performance of the highways development control functions, reviewing regularly and making necessary recommendation for change.
o To initiate and develop systems for processing agreements for new estate road adoption and works in the highway associated with the new development.
o To negotiate monitor and manage income due from S106, S38 and S278 agreements and expenditure.
o To assist the Highways Manager, Traffic and Development in providing advice to Cabinet and Committee on highway and development control issues.
o To manage the allocated budgets within the service area and ensure that resources are well monitored and controlled so that resources are deployed to best effect and provide value for money.
o To ensure the cost effective and efficient procurement and provision of professional services relating to traffic and development control including parking and regeneration from internal and external providers.
Responsibilities:
" To be pro-active in seeking out and promoting new initiatives / policies/ work programmes and systems which raise the quality and performance and value for money of the service and customer satisfaction.
" Manage the activities of the Traffic and Development Team to ensure optimum levels of effective and efficient work output in line with agreed targets, priorities and the Corporate Plan.
" To act as lead officer in providing technical & highway planning advice to Members and Senior Officers in all highways related development control activities including planning and regeneration of the Council.
" Provide expert advise on all aspects of design, supervision and project management as it applies to highway and parking improvements projects and to have the ability to represent the Service both within and outside the Authority.
" To manage the delivery of comprehensive works programmes including planned maintenance and works on the Highway infrastructure.
" To manage developer negotiations through the development control process to secure outcome based travel plans which reduce the need for additional car borne trips and establish more sustainable travel patterns.
" To manage the delivery of Road Safety Education and School Travel Planning.
" Lead in establishing standards that ensure that the Traffic and Development Team is organised to deliver Council Policy in the most effective and efficient way possible.
" To manage staff and work load effectively to ensure that projects undertaken within the Traffic and Development Team meet client/customer expectations. This will involve human resource planning, programming, monitoring of progress and financial monitoring from project inception to completion.
" To have supervisory responsibility for up to 20 staff of various professional and technical disciplines.
" To assist the Council's Traffic Manager as defined in the Traffic Management Act 2004 to diligently execute the related duties to ensure that the highway network operates at maximum capacity.
" To assist the Highway Manager, Traffic and Development in reporting to management and relevant committee's on all policies and practices relating to works on the highway network.
" To lead in the effective and efficient execution of projects, schemes, investigations and analysis as required within budgets and programmes by leading and managing the section allocated and to deputise for the Highway Manager, Traffic and Development in these specific work areas in his / her absence.
" To assist the Highway Manager, Traffic and Development in ensuring that the needs of customers and users of the public highway network in Barnet are met where the Council is responsible, justified and appropriate action is taken to establish and understand these needs and feedback is given.
To recruit, manage, motivate and develop employees in the service area, ensuring their health, safety and well-being at work, in order to ensure all aspects of service delivery are provided to the highest possible standard.
For more information or to apply to this role, please contact Doug Smith of Vertical Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
Apr 26, 2020
Permanent
Traffic and Development Manager
The Client
One of the UK's largest multifaceted consultancies, delivering property and infrastructure projects on a local, national and international scale. They have over 4,000 employees at 50 offices in the UK and internationally, offering a vast range of professional and technical expertise across an unrivalled number of services. The breadth and depth of company experience ensures that they are able to add value to any project, regardless of its size, complexity or sector.
Doing much more than simply delivering projects; they design, manage and partner. Focusing on building strategic relationships with clients - delivering a comprehensive service across their portfolio and optimising the benefits of continuous improvement in design quality, efficiency, cost reduction and knowledge retention. Supporting them at all stages of a project or programme, understanding of the key risks and challenges means that effort is directed where it is most needed.
Job Description
o To lead and manage a team responsible for the delivery of an effective and efficient Traffic and Development Section.
o To lead and direct the work of the team to ensure the statutory responsibilities of the Council are performed in a co-ordinated and customer focused way that reflects the Council's corporate objectives and achieves published policies, programmes, objectives and performance targets.
o To ensure close working between your team and colleagues in the Highways Group to ensure consistent advice and application of best practice across teams.
o To ensure effective liaison and close working between your team and the Planning, Housing and Regeneration Department as a whole, to ensure new development will achieve high standards of safety and amenity.
o To ensure efficient and effective performance of the highways development control functions, reviewing regularly and making necessary recommendation for change.
o To initiate and develop systems for processing agreements for new estate road adoption and works in the highway associated with the new development.
o To negotiate monitor and manage income due from S106, S38 and S278 agreements and expenditure.
o To assist the Highways Manager, Traffic and Development in providing advice to Cabinet and Committee on highway and development control issues.
o To manage the allocated budgets within the service area and ensure that resources are well monitored and controlled so that resources are deployed to best effect and provide value for money.
o To ensure the cost effective and efficient procurement and provision of professional services relating to traffic and development control including parking and regeneration from internal and external providers.
Responsibilities:
" To be pro-active in seeking out and promoting new initiatives / policies/ work programmes and systems which raise the quality and performance and value for money of the service and customer satisfaction.
" Manage the activities of the Traffic and Development Team to ensure optimum levels of effective and efficient work output in line with agreed targets, priorities and the Corporate Plan.
" To act as lead officer in providing technical & highway planning advice to Members and Senior Officers in all highways related development control activities including planning and regeneration of the Council.
" Provide expert advise on all aspects of design, supervision and project management as it applies to highway and parking improvements projects and to have the ability to represent the Service both within and outside the Authority.
" To manage the delivery of comprehensive works programmes including planned maintenance and works on the Highway infrastructure.
" To manage developer negotiations through the development control process to secure outcome based travel plans which reduce the need for additional car borne trips and establish more sustainable travel patterns.
" To manage the delivery of Road Safety Education and School Travel Planning.
" Lead in establishing standards that ensure that the Traffic and Development Team is organised to deliver Council Policy in the most effective and efficient way possible.
" To manage staff and work load effectively to ensure that projects undertaken within the Traffic and Development Team meet client/customer expectations. This will involve human resource planning, programming, monitoring of progress and financial monitoring from project inception to completion.
" To have supervisory responsibility for up to 20 staff of various professional and technical disciplines.
" To assist the Council's Traffic Manager as defined in the Traffic Management Act 2004 to diligently execute the related duties to ensure that the highway network operates at maximum capacity.
" To assist the Highway Manager, Traffic and Development in reporting to management and relevant committee's on all policies and practices relating to works on the highway network.
" To lead in the effective and efficient execution of projects, schemes, investigations and analysis as required within budgets and programmes by leading and managing the section allocated and to deputise for the Highway Manager, Traffic and Development in these specific work areas in his / her absence.
" To assist the Highway Manager, Traffic and Development in ensuring that the needs of customers and users of the public highway network in Barnet are met where the Council is responsible, justified and appropriate action is taken to establish and understand these needs and feedback is given.
To recruit, manage, motivate and develop employees in the service area, ensuring their health, safety and well-being at work, in order to ensure all aspects of service delivery are provided to the highest possible standard.
For more information or to apply to this role, please contact Doug Smith of Vertical Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
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