Total 7 construction property job vacancies in portsmouth po1 2al

About the Role

Base Location: Reading, Slough, Southampton, Portsmouth, Aldershot, Andover, Basingstoke, Farnham, Newbury, Oxford, Petersfield, Thatcham, Melksham, New Forest, Poole, Salisbury, Swindon or Yeovil

Salary: £41,583 - £48,296 depending on skills and experience + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Onsite

We are looking for an Electricity Utilities Site Supervisor to join our team in the South of England.

As a Site Supervisor, you will play a crucial role in our in-house construction team.

Your responsibilities will include delivering capital projects and replacing Electrical Assets ranging from 11kV to 132kV in substations across the south.

Join us in this exciting opportunity to contribute to essential projects in the energy sector.

Other roles & responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

- Co-ordinate our work programme to ensure adequate resources are available and prepare Construction Phase Plans for our sites as per the CDM requirements.

- Supervise site works, set staff to work and act as the main site contact.

- Review contractor and sub-contractor RAMS as necessary.

- Ensure our staff, contractors and sub-contractors are fully inducted on site, carry out tool box talks, and receive safety documents as necessary.

- Order minor materials for projects as and when required, including tracking orders and invoices and processing quotations from numerous suppliers, whilst ensuring our sites have adequate welfare provisions available and plan and order welfare as required.

What do I need?

Experience working in operational electricity substation environments from 11kV - 132kV and a good working knowledge of the Construction and Design Management (CDM) Regulations especially in representing the Principal Contractor.

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- Formal qualifications such as IOSH, NEBOSH, SMSTS, first aid at work, EUSR.

- Experience of supervising a working party in a live electricity substation environment.

- Knowledge and experience in CDM and COSHH Regulations.

- Formal qualification in electrical engineering.

- Experience in co-ordinating site teams and proactively supervising site works to ensure excellent standards in Health, Safety and Quality.

Regular travel is required and as a result we can only accept applications from candidates that hold a current driving licence.

About our Business

SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 4,200 highly skilled people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital for the future. We power communities to thrive today and create a net zero tomorrow. Why not join us and help power change, we're looking for great people who love working with others to achieve great results. You'll be empowered to make the right decisions for our customers and have the space to take accountability for the work you do. Youll be working as part of a bigger team, enabling net zero, so teamwork will be essential. As a part of our business, you become part of something bigger - an established company with a reputation for looking after our people, offering secure and rewarding roles where safety is our number one priority.

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Kim on 01738 344051.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

Salary: Depending on experience.

Band 10: £40,220 to £44,428 per annum (Property Lawyer)

Band 11: £44,428 to £48,474 per annum (Property Lawyer)

Band 12: £49,497 to £53,658 per annum (Senior Property Lawyer)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time (37 hours per week, core office hours with minimum two days per week in office)

Closing date: Sunday 22 September 2024, 23:59

Why come to live and work in Portsmouth?

Portsmouth is a great waterfront city and a vibrant place to live and work. It is an island city with an “inner city” feel, a seaside location packed with attractions and events, and the advantage of fantastic countryside on its doorstep. With fast road and rail links to London, Brighton and major airports, and ferry links to Europe, it is the perfect place to live and work. Portsmouth has a strong history of partnership working and has successfully integrated several local services.

The Service:

Portsmouth Legal Services is a friendly hardworking and dedicated team of approximately 40 lawyers and assistant staff who provide commercial and litigation support to the Council departments. We are committed to ensuring an excellent service in all aspects of our work. The property team offers a friendly and supportive environment. Our property lawyers rarely leave save to retire which is how this post has arisen. Team management is supportive or more involved if required or you wish. Our priorities are happy clients, happy team and work of a high standard.

Your New Role:

You will deal with the full range of commercial work, as well as other matters including landlord and tenant, some acquisitions and disposals and giving general advice to other departments in the council. You will assist on capital projects including regeneration and infrastructure schemes, and work alongside the contracts team regarding secured lending. You will assist in the development of graduate surveyors, and depending on your experience there may be supervision of more junior members of the team. There is the opportunity to specialise in housing or highways law if you wish; the role can be moulded around you.

Please read the job profile for the full details of this role.

What you'll need to succeed:

You are pro-active, and have a pragmatic, flexible and commercial approach to problem solving. You have a good knowledge of commercial property law and land law together with a commercial approach to all areas of your work. You have excellent communication skills and are organised. You can influence people and ensure your advice is understood. You are a qualified solicitor, barrister, or legal executive. You are adaptable and understand working in a politically sensitive environment, and work effectively with colleagues and are committed to team success. You take responsibility for delivering your own tasks and are committed to continuing professional development. You take pride in your and our successes in delivering exceptional legal services.

Please read the job profile for the full details of this role.

You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.

What you'll get in return:

We really appreciate our employees and fully realise they are essential to our success and look to offer an inclusive, supportive working environment where employees can reach their potentials with a healthy work life balance, offering the following rewards:

• Generous annual leave (27 days per year rising to 31, pro rata for part time hours) with the potential to purchase additional leave.
• A fantastic pension which allows you the opportunity to pay in more for that greater return.
• Flexible working options including hybrid working with a minimum of two days office based per week pro rata, giving you the flexibility to work up to three days at home every week. Hybrid working is dependent on the role and service needs, exact details will be discussed with you at interview.
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities including apprenticeships.
• Extensive wellbeing support through the Employee Assistance Programme
• Discount on travel, travel loans and the bike loan scheme
• Discounts on a wide range of goods and services – access a range of discounts and offers from thousands of restaurants, shops and more.

Staff rewards: https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-for-the-council/

Additional Information:

The full job profile is attached here.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Peter Baulf, City Solicitor and Monitoring Officer, peter.baulf@portsmouthcc.gov.uk, 023 82 834 041

A commitment to our values:

We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. Learn more about our values and behaviours.

Application process:

How to complete your application: https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/how-to-apply/

We are a disability confident employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible and welcome applications from all areas of society.

Please submit both a CV and a cover letter/personal statement. Remember to demonstrate in your cover letter/personal statement why you are suitable against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile, using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had.

If you upload a CV without a cover letter/personal statement, it is unlikely that your application will be successful.

We will email applicants from time to time; please ensure you check e-mail folders as sometimes our e-mails may go into spam/junk folders.

We look forward to speaking with you soon.

Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.

My client are a leading full service Hampshire law firm with over 20 partners and around 60 fee earners spread across their network of offices. The firm have LEXCEL and CQS accreditation and take pride in the supportive environment they have created.

The conveyancing department comprises 12 fee earners who generally work with 1-2-1 support with the additional benefit from case management software that allows them to work "paperlight".

Due to a recent reorganisation an opportunity has arisen for an experienced conveyancer to join their team. You will manage your own caseload of freehold and leasehold sales and purchases and associated transactional work. The firm are known for delivering a client focussed approach as opposed to volume conveyancing.

To be successful you will likely have a minimum of 2-3 years post qualification experience and be confident to run your caseload with minimal supervision.

In return you will receive a highly competitive salary and extensive benefits which include:-

• Pension
• Death in service
• Hybrid working
• Christmas shutdown

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a firm that puts their staff first, please apply as directed or get in touch.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

About the Role

We are looking for Low Voltage or High Voltage Electrical Construction Fitters to join our team in Southern England!

Base Location: Slough, Swindon, Oxford, Melksham, Yeovil, Andover, Poole, New Forest, Portsmouth, Petersfield, Aldershot, West London, Reading

Salary: £33,063 - £38,404, Plus:

- Overtime & travel time available.

- 37 hour working week.

- Company vehicle provided.

- Training provided to gain further authorisations.

- Full PPE and tools supplied for the role.

- If based at Slough/West London this will also have a London allowance of £3,000

- View our full benefits package on our careers site.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time

This is an excellent opportunity where you will be working in a team responsible for constructing electrical apparatus within substations on the electricity distribution network from 11kV up to 132kV.

You'll be part of a great team that is there to help and support each other. An environment where you are encouraged to suggest improvements and where safety is our number one priority.

Key responsibilities will include:

- Safe delivery of construction projects in live electricity substation environments in line with operational safety rules and safety legislation. This will also include emergency response to fault scenarios.

- Installing and commissioning new CT Metering apparatus.

- Delivering great customer service when speaking with our customers and keeping them updated.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- Knowledge of the electricity distribution network and experience of working in live electricity substation environments from 11kV - 132kV.

- Previous experience will include working on DC battery systems, internal panel wiring modification, multicore cable terminating and glanding, wiring circuit breakers, CT's/VT's to marshalling kiosks and control panels, AC/DC wiring and replacing 33kV outdoor circuit breakers and isolators.

- A high regard for safety, especially construction sites and CDM regulations with strong customer service skills.

- Previous electricity network operational authorisations would be extremely beneficial as would training and qualifications in scaffold, telehandler, furzeweld, working at heights, confined space, asbestos, COSHH, Loler and SMSTS.

- A clean driving licence and flexible approach to working hours and work location is a must because the role will involve extensive travel throughout our network area.

About our Business

SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 4,200 highly skilled people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital for the future. We power communities to thrive today and create a net zero tomorrow. Why not join us and help power change, we're looking for great people who love working with others to achieve great results. You'll be empowered to make the right decisions for our customers and have the space to take accountability for the work you do. You'll be working as part of a bigger team, enabling net zero, so team work will be essential. As a part of our business, you become part of something bigger - an established company with a reputation for looking after our people, offering secure and rewarding roles where safety is our number one priority.

What's in it for you?

An excellent package with 34 days holiday entitlement, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens next?

All applications should be submitted online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Kim on 01738 344051.

Before commencing employment with SSE, you'll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.

Salary: Band 10 £40,220 - £44,428 p.a (no MSP) - Band 12 £49,497 - £53,658 + MSP of £8685 depending on skills and experience

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

The Department

The Property and Investment Team sits within the Council's Economy, Planning & Transport Directorate and manages and maintains the authority's multi-million pound property portfolio. The team also provides professional general practice property expertise to the authorities' municipal port, regeneration and capital projects.

The authority has a broad and varied portfolio of property assets across the UK. This includes a large municipal port, assets in all the major property sectors, industrial (multi-let and single-let), retail, offices, leisure (hotels and golf courses), agricultural and alternatives.

The total asset value is in the region of £1 billion and the commercial assets generate a net income of around £25 million per annum.

Testimonial

Rhys King BA (Hons) BSc (Hons) MRICS, Senior Commercial Surveyor

Portsmouth City Council has the culture and collaborative spirit to enable great job satisfaction and the varied portfolio enables exposure to areas of work which are not your typical day to day.

Working across different teams, learning from diverse skill sets and away from the silo way of working, moving towards common goals has been a fantastic experience since returning to PCC.

I was fortunate enough to work at PCC early in my career and then returning years later and those important core values have always remained. The flexible working patterns and support makes it a very satisfying place to be and compliments very nicely with the love I have for the profession. I am very grateful for the opportunity and it is great to be back.

What is the role?

Working in a mixed professional team you will support the estate and asset management function of the property investment team, reporting to the Head of Commercial Property. A strong general practice or landlord and tenant background is ideal, and your work will also include supporting other members of the team who are working towards RICS qualification.

Duties include estate management work including undertaking lease renewals, rent reviews, new lettings, assignments, licences and other general estate management matters, as well as overseeing a portfolio of council properties, including ensuring the landlord and tenant matters are prioritised well, arrears are being monitored and ensuring appropriate action being taken. You will also be involved with preparing client reporting information the portfolio and ensuring work is being completed by the wider team in a timely way.

You will also be supporting capital schemes as well as identifying revenue and capital income generation opportunities, including costs savings. You will play a key role in supporting graduate and trainee surveyors, assisting with mentoring them on their paths to becoming fully competent, professionally qualified surveyors.

What you’ll need to succeed

You need to be a Member or Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors with at least 5 years PQE, and have demonstrable knowledge and experience of Asset Management to include Landlord and Tenant work, and a pragmatic common-sense approach to property matters. You will also have experience of undertaking Red Book valuations on a variety of property types.

You will also have knowledge and experience of property investment analysis and the acquisition and disposal process, with a desire to develop your skills and those under your supervision

You will also have a strong business approach to providing professional property services and be competent in I.T. with a willingness to embrace new systems. You will have a valid driving licence as you will frequently travel around our area (we have pool vehicles available if needed)

We are looking for an individual who can show a good combination of technical knowledge and a genuine enthusiasm for the role.

Additional information

We are a disability confident employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible and welcome applications from all areas of society.

We really appreciate our employees and fully realise they are essential to our success and look to offer an inclusive, supportive working environment where employees can reach their potential with a healthy work life balance, offering the following rewards:

• A generous pension scheme which allows you the opportunity to pay in more for that greater return.
• 27 days annual leave rising to 31 days after 5 years service plus bank holidays, pro rata for part time with the potential to purchase additional leave.
• A range of retail discounts via our reward portal offering discounts at popular high street retailers
• Discounted parking at the Civic Offices via a Park It card.
• Free Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing support
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities including apprenticeships
• Business travel support and initiatives, including bike loans

Please check out the link here to view the benefits of working with us!

https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-for-the-council/

What next

To make sure your application is above the rest, please download the Job Profile HERE to ensure your application matches the requirements of the role.

When completing your application please upload a cover letter giving examples of your experience and any transferrable skills.

Please apply at your earliest convenience as we will interview when a suitable candidate applies and if we appoint then we reserve the right to close the advert before the closing date.

We look forward to speaking with you soon.

Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

We will email applicants from time to time; please ensure you check e-mail folders as sometimes our e-mails may go into spam/junk folders.

About the role

Base Location: West London, Slough, Reading, Swindon, Oxford, Melksham, Yeovil, Andover, Poole, New Forest, Portsmouth, Petersfield or Aldershot

Salary: £31,339 - £35,892, Plus:

- 37 Hour Working Week

- Full PPE and Tools supplied for the role.

- Company vehicle provided.

- Training provided to gain further authorisations.

- Overtime & Travel time available.

- A range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time

SSEN is looking to hire LV/HV Electrical Construction Fitters to join us in Central Southern England. This is an excellent opportunity where you will be working in a team responsible for constructing electrical apparatus within substations on the electricity distribution network from 11kV up to 132kV.

Other key responsibilities will include:

- Safe delivery of construction projects in live electricity substation environments in line with operational safety rules and safety legislation. This will also include emergency response to fault scenarios and the subsequent reprioritisation of workloads.

- Installing and commissioning new CT Metering apparatus.

- Act as an ambassador for Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks when interacting with external and internal customers to deliver world class customer service and protect the SSE brand.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- Knowledge of the electricity distribution network and experience of working in live electricity substation environments from 11kV - 132kV.

- Previous experience will include working on DC battery systems, internal panel wiring modification, multicore cable terminating and glanding, wiring circuit breakers, CT's/VT's to marshalling kiosks and control panels, AC/DC wiring and replacing 33kV outdoor circuit breakers and isolators.

- A high regard for safety, especially construction sites and CDM regulations with strong customer service skills.

- Previous electricity network operational authorisations would be extremely beneficial as would training and qualifications in scaffold, telehandler, furzeweld, working at heights, confined space, asbestos, COSHH, Loler and SMSTS.

- A clean driving licence and flexible approach to working hours and work location is a must because the role will involve extensive travel throughout our network area.

About our Business

SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 4,200 highly skilled people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital for the future. We power communities to thrive today and create a net zero tomorrow. Why not join us and help power change, we're looking for great people who love working with others to achieve great results. You'll be empowered to make the right decisions for our customers and have the space to take accountability for the work you do. Youll be working as part of a bigger team, enabling net zero, so team work will be essential. As a part of our business, you become part of something bigger - an established company with a reputation for looking after our people, offering secure and rewarding roles where safety is our number one priority.

What's in it for you?

An excellent package with generous holiday entitlement, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site. As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens next?

All applications should be submitted online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Robert on 01738 341105.

Before commencing employment with SSE, you'll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.

Are you are a conveyancer with strong technical ability and experience in a supervisory role?

My client is a well established and growing law firm with offices throughout the South Coast and Hampshire region, they pride themselves on their client care and their CQS accredited residential property team in particular receives consistent plaudits in this regard.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a senior conveyancer to assist the leadership and development of their leading conveyancing team. You will be required to demonstrate your knowledge in respect of the conveyancing process and travel between the firms offices for meetings and to supervise.

You will be A Solicitor, Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer with technical ability in relation to the conveyancing process and compliance. Additionally you will have experience in the supervision of others.

In return you will receive a highly competitive salary and benefits package and work for a firm that recognises the importance of work life balance.

For a confidential discussion about this or other roles he is handling, please contact James Hart / +44 (0) 7469 413 237

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.