Total 33 Others level Construction / Property job vacancies in Ashford Hybrid, TN23 1QU

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Role: Contract Strategic Commercial Lead / Quantity Surveyor

Job Ref: QAD 2049/0111

Pay Rate: Competitive Market Rate

Hours per week: 37 hours per week

Contract Length: Initially 18 months

Location: Reading, West Berkshire – hybrid working

We are seeking an experienced Pre-Contract Strategic Commercial Lead to guide the commercial and procurement aspects of major construction projects. In this key role, you will be responsible for planning and managing costs and budgets across the RIBA lifecycle, ensuring that procurement aligns with project goals, timelines, and budgets.

You will also oversee the development and implementation of NEC contracts, contract cost models, and performance management approaches, securing value for money and high-quality standards through careful evaluation and negotiation of tenders.

Ideal candidates will bring a background in complex infrastructure projects—particularly within sectors such as Defence, Nuclear, or Utilities—and possess experience in public contract regulations, commercial risk management, and contractor performance incentivisation. Chartered or actively working towards MRICS accreditation is essential.

Key accountabilities:

Cost and budget planning through the RIBA lifecycle in preparation for procurement of major construction.
Collation of NEC forms of contract and other commercial documents for procurement.
Development of contract cost models and performance management and incentivisation approaches for use in the contract documentation, ensuring these comply with the project brief, timescales, budget estimates, all relevant contractual requirements, legislation and regulations.
Own the commercial evaluation and negotiation of tenders, by measuring, validating, benchmarking tenderers proposals, to enhance value for money, whilst still achieving the required standards and quality.
Capturing, recording, and utilising cost data for use on future procurements reporting into the Estimating Benchmarking database.
Identify commercial opportunities and mitigate risks during the procurement phase to deliver a sound contract for contract award.

Essential:

Complex major construction experience.
Knowledge of or experience working within public contract regulations environment.
Experience within Defence, Nuclear, Utilities or other related infrastructure environment.
Chartered or working towards MRICS or other related qualification.
Cost and budget planning through the RIBA lifecycle.
Ability to design Contractor performance management and incentivisation approaches.
Experience in the commercial evaluation and negotiation of tenders to assess and deliver value of money.
Ability to identify commercial opportunities and mitigate risks during the procurement phase.



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Job Ref: QAD 2049/0111


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Are you currently a surveyor working in the Housing Sector, or from a construction or trades background and looking for an exciting new role within an organisation committed to improving lives? If so, our Repairs Surveyor role could be the perfect job for you…

Longhurst Group is a leading housing Group across the Midlands & East of England, committed to enhancing communities and improving the lives of both our colleagues and customers. With a mission to provide quality, safe, affordable housing that build great foundations for our customers, our Property Services Team is essential in providing quality homes to our customers and ensuring swift, high-standard repairs.

As a Repairs Surveyor at Longhurst Group, you will play a crucial role in helping to manage our responsive repairs and voids contracts, ensuring that our homes are maintained in accordance with agreed quality standards. You will contribute to ensuring the delivery of a customer focussed, effective and value for money service. Further key responsibilities are listed below:

1) Carry out repairs and voids inspections and produce schedules of works.
2) Complete stock condition surveys, energy surveys and property compliance checks.
3) Carry out inspections of works in our homes to monitor quality standards and ensure that any follow up work is satisfactorily completed.
4) Ensure that all IT systems are updated in a timely manner and in accordance with the requirements of the contract and agreed processes.
5) Ensure that customers are completely satisfied with all works in their homes and any complaints are managed in a timely and sensitive way.

In order to be successful in application for our Repairs Surveyor role, you will need a proven knowledge of repairs and maintenance and ability to examine the condition of buildings, being able to advise on ways to improve them. Having experience of establishing effective working relationships with other colleagues, outside agencies and tenant groups is also a must.

Our Repairs Surveyor position is a patch-based position, contracted to 36.25 hours per week. To us, this means the majority of the time spent with our customers in their homes across Lincolnshire. There will also be some time spent in one of our offices (Rushden, Peterborough or Boston) for training or meetings when required.

This is a hugely exciting time to join Longhurst Group – not only are we continuously striving to achieve better results for our customers, but the Social Housing sector is at a crucial point with new measures, legislations and standards coming into effect imminently. Our Repairs Surveyor opportunity will help to support our customers and give them the level of homes they truly deserve. We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment that values your contributions, along with access to ongoing professional development opportunities, ensuring your skills remain at the cutting edge of the industry.



What you receive from us

- A competitive 28-day annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
- Car Allowance = £2,600 per annum (non-contractual, annually reviewed)
- Pension Scheme with contributions matched by us up to 8.5%
- Life Cover of three times your annual salary (as part of pension scheme membership)
- Membership of our Health Care Cash Plan including Employee Assistance programme and DoctorLine
- Access to a range of discounts, including Blue Light and B&Q Tradepoint Cards
- Free access to financial education service, supporting with personalised financial information on a range of topics such as mortgages, retirement planning, pensions, saving and investments, insurance and will writing
- Free Eye Tests
- Free flu vaccinations
- Investment in your personal development through our extensive learning and development opportunities.
- Professional subscription for membership fees relating to your role, paid for by us
- Family friendly, carers leave plus other paid leave
- Long Service Awards
- Carers Networking Group and resources to support Unpaid Carers


This role currently attracts a non-contractual car allowance according to our Driving at Work Policy. This is currently set at £2,600 per annum, however eligibility for the allowance and the rate of the allowance is reviewed annually and any changes will be notified to you.


How to apply

Please click apply now to submit your CV today. In the event of high applicant volumes we reserve the right to close this advert and CV submission window early.

We do not require recruitment agency support at this time - all speculative CV’s will be treated as a direct application.



Vetting Requirements

The important things - We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to live and work in the UK. All shortlisted candidates will need to verify eligibility to work in the UK at interview. If you are the successful candidate, original proof must then be provided before your first day.

Naturally working with our customers, we need to complete pre-employment checks before you join us. This role is conditional upon receipt of two satisfactory references (one from your current employer). We also need you to tell us what you have been up to over the past 5 years as a minimum in terms of employment history. This could include carer duties, travel, seeking work, education, employment, training, or volunteering.

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The Caretech Group provides care and education to both children and adults in both registered and supported living services to over 5000 service users in over 700 sites nationwide including Wales and Scotland. The care provided is across a number of Operating divisions, including Children’s, Children’s Education Services, Adult Care and day care provision and Specialist Services incorporating Mental Health Services, ABI and other specialist provision.

We are looking for a Capital works Surveyor with proven experience in managing capital investment projects within real estate or property management. This is a full-time position, which requires an experienced and forward thinking individual to join us to deliver an efficient and proactive property management service.

No two days will be the same in this role so enthusiasm, a can-do attitude and a genuine passion for always wanting to go the extra mile will be essential as you’ll take ownership of surveying our properties & delivering Capex works.

The role will require to cover the South and will be hybrid working in our Ashford office.

Candidate profile

• Highly organised and a great communicator, resilient with a flexible approach. A real team player, you should also be:
• Experienced in a similar Capital Works Surveyor Role is required with a background record of delivering projects and maintenance across complex estates
• Suitability qualified to degree level or equivalent professional qualification within a similar environment
• Demonstrable track record of building and construction process including planning, building control with a good working knowledge of other statutory compliance
• Ability to work independently, at pace and under pressure, exercising good initiative and judgement whilst also being comfortable working as part of a team on larger projects
• Experience of contracts, writing schedule of works and the tender process.
• An analytical mind, methodical approach and keen attention to detail and be proficient in excel
• Good prioritisation skills and the ability to meet deadlines
• A basic understanding Knowledge of AutoCad would be beneficial but not essential.
• The flexibility to travel across the location, staying overnight where needed
• This post will require national travel, therefore a car driver is essential.

Note: Successful candidates will need to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. CareTech is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the Adults, Children and Young People that we support

Your new company
You will join a local authority and registered social housing provider who stands out as a forward-thinking and dynamic employer of choice, consistently recognised for innovative approaches and excellence in service delivery. With a commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment, they have earned numerous awards for their progressive policies and outstanding contributions to the community.

Your new role
As an Area Property Manager, you will work within a dynamic property services and home improvement team, operating at the forefront of maintaining and enhancing social housing stock. You will liaise directly with tenants, whilst maintaining excellent relationships with a number of other internal and external stakeholders ranging from surveyors, project managers, and contractors.

This role will allow you to take full ownership of property related issues and projects, ensuring that tenants have safe, secure, and well-maintained homes. Your role will include liaison around property repairs, compliance, capital projects, and planned works.

What you'll need to succeed
We are seeking an individual with enthusiasm, energy, and a positive 'can do' attitude when it comes to driving service excellence and innovation within a housing improvement team. You will need prior experience managing works across varied workstreams, alongside sound property legislation knowledge, to include damp & mould, section 20 processes, compliance, disrepair, and decent homes standards.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will be able to take advantage of a leading package of benefits within the social housing sector. These include hybrid and flexible working options, including working from home whilst managing your own calendar. A generous holiday allowance of 28 days per year + bank holidays, meaning you'll receive 36 days off each year, an above average contributory pension scheme, and a wide range of other great personal and professional benefits.

What you need to do now
We are shortlisting immediately for this role and scheduling interviews for week commencing 11/11/24 - therefore don't delay if you are interested in applying in order to secure an interview slot.

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My client is a global player in the telecoms and broadband market and as a result of an impressive level of growth, they are looking to expand their legal offering by recruiting a lawyer (Solicitor/CILEx) in a hybrid role based in their Bradford office (2 days in the office, 3 days working remotely).

Candidates interested in applying for this role can expect to be responsible for their own caseload concerning claims made on behalf of brands closely affiliated with my client, in addition to defending claims that have been made against them. My client would be particularly keen to see CVs from lawyers who can demonstrate a background in real estate/commercial property, in addition to those that might have specific experience of handling wayleave/code agreement matters.

This role is open to lawyers who are anywhere between the newly qualified level and anyone with up to 3 years of post-qualification experience. My client can offer a competitive wider benefits package which includes a matched pension contribution of up to 10% as well as a generous annual leave allowance with the opportunity to buy additional days' leave.

If you are a candidate looking to get involved with top-quality work on behalf of an established brand and for an opportunity to work closely with household names across the UK and internationally, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

For further information about this role, please contact Samuel Higgins at Hays Legal (0113 200 3717 / ).

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Your new company
Are you passionate about maintaining high standards in property conditions, as well as tackling issues such as damp, mould, and disrepair? - An opportunity has arisen for a dedicated property professional to join a team in beautiful Cornwall. This role is perfect for those looking to relocate to a picturesque area with a vibrant community and stunning landscapes.

Your new role
As a Damp & Disrepair Surveyor, you will work closely with property service supervisors to deliver and co-ordinate works and an approach to property disrepair. Your responsibilities will include conducting surveys to address complaints of damp, mould, or disrepair and recommending appropriate remedial actions. You will act as a first point of contact for issues, resolving them efficiently and effectively with operational staff, whilst also programming works and allocating resources to maintain high performance levels across the organisation.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to succeed in this role, you will have experience in conducting building surveys in tenants homes, identifying the causes of damp and mould. In addition, knowledge of current disrepair legislation will be helpful in this role. From a qualification perspective, you'll need to have a HNC in Construction or an equivalent level qualification, which could also include an A Level.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive 27 days annual leave per year + bank holidays, occupational sick pay benefits, access to a company pension scheme, a health cash plan, cycle to work scheme, mileage paid at the HMRC rate, and a dynamic working environment with hybrid working options.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Your new company
You will join an award-winning housing association based in the Bristol region in an exciting and influential role, as Head of Property & Compliance. Your new employer were established in 2021, starting a new phase in a proud history of social housing in Bristol and the surrounding areas. Your new company are responsible for greater investment in existing and new homes in the city, currently managing and maintaining 3,300 homes.

Your new role
The overall purpose of your role involves the provision of leadership and management of the strategic delivery of asset management, leading on ensuring that all maintenance activity is carried out and completed efficiently in a timely manner and to the required quality. As part of your role, you will work with the Homes Director to further develop and implement asset management strategies, ensuring that customers have great homes that are fit for the future.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Deliver against agreed business objectives and strategic plans with strong and positive communications.
• Be an ambassador for the association, representing the association and creating a positive impression with all external stakeholders.
• Responding to a challenging external environment, exploring new opportunities and evolving internal priorities.
• Promote high performance and cross-team working both within the association and for external partners.
• Oversee financial responsibilities.
• Determine and monitor standards for performance within the team.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to succeed in this critical and exciting new role, you will be able to fulfil the following criteria:

• Relevant and proven experience in a senior role within assets / maintenance, or a property field.
• Experience managing a multifunctional team.
• Experience and detailed knowledge of decarbonisation.
• Knowledge of new strategic asset management principles and the ability to apply them.
• Experience in providing an effective stock condition and energy performance.
• Experience in procuring and managing property investment programmes driving value for money.
• Providing a clear informed, and objective advice on strategic issues.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will be entitled to a fantastic wide range of benefits:

• 30 days annual leave + 7 bank holidays.
• Carry-over of annual leave.
• Ability to buy 5 additional days leave.
• The ability to take 1 days leave to undertake voluntary work or work which benefits the community.
• SMART working, encouraging work-life balance.
• Family friendly policies, including maternity and adoption, paternity, parental leave, time off for dependants, flexible working requests.
• Company sick pay.
• £700 per year health and well-being flexible benefit.
• Employee loan.
• Independent financial advice.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Fresh fruit available in the office.
• A salary of £68,250.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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A highly reputable firm are looking for an ambitious Commercial Property lawyer with around 8+PQE to lead the commercial property department to join one of their offices in Kent.

The firm are long established and strongly value the loyalty of their clients and the longstanding relationships they have built. With that in mind, you will be expected to possess the necessary skills to continue working with the existing clients ensuring they are dealt with the same level of high-quality service, as well as have a keen interest in taking an active role in acquiring new business.

The role will see you lead the commercial property department of several lawyers who provide services in relation to sales and purchases (including developments); mortgages; leases, tenancies and licences; options, conditional contracts and overage; planning agreements; and rights and easements. You will be technical strong and have a flair for developing the careers of those more junior than yourself.

To be successful in this role you will be

• To be a qualified solicitor or legal executive with around 8+ PQE;
• Have experience in all areas of commercial property work;
• Will have the necessary skills to progress to a level where they will confidently supervise others and head up the department upon the future retirement of the existing post holder;
• Have a strong work ethic and be prepared to work to work as an integral part of the team;
• Confidence and ability to communicate to a high standard.

They offer competitive salaries, excellent opportunities for career development, and opportunities to progress rapidly to board level, and a whole host of other benefits, including hybrid working.

Training will be offered to enhance your knowledge and required skills. You will have access to Practical compliance training providers.

If you are interested and would like to find out more, please apply as directed or contact Stephanie Richardson on 07584 104 790 or .

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Assistant Quantity Surveyor

A brilliant opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to advance your career and gain valuable experience in the industry.

About the role of Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Our client is seeking a dynamic Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join this international construction company known for its expertise in delivering high-quality, innovative building projects. They specialise in a wide range of construction services, including residential, commercial and industrial projects.

The responsibilities of an Assistant Quantity Surveyor

• Assist with tenders and procurement processes.
• Provide general administrative support to the site commercial team.
• Assist in the management of project risks and opportunities.
• Assist in preparing costs estimates and financial reports.

Requirements for Assistant Quantity Surveyor

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management or comparable qualification.
• Understanding and appreciation of achieving the best value outcome
• Ability to utilise past knowledge and experience to minimise risks and maximise opportunities
• Basic ability to read construction and pre-construction programmes
• Sufficient commercial acumen to make considered decisions
• Familiar with and ability to use all MS office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel
• Ability to prepare accurate reports

What we offer for this Assistant Quantity Surveyor role

• Salary up to £25k- £40K
• A solid pipeline of work throughout multiple sectors
• Great company culture
• Personal development plans and career progression

If you want to hear more about this Assistant Quantity Surveyor role please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Aaron Bauckham in our Brighton Office on abauckham@fr-group.co.uk or call on 07752 467544.

At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.


Hybrid Working with regular national travel
Permanent, Full Time
Up to £60,000 per annum depending on experience + Excellent Corporate Benefits Package

We are recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our Justice & Immigration (J&I) FM contract.

You will play a key role in the management, development and delivery of lifecycle modelling and asset replacement programmes across the J&I estate by managing all aspects of FM pricing / cost modelling.

As part of the FM management team, you will report directly to the Head of Surveying and will work closely with the F&M Asset management, Projects and Mobilisation, Transition & Transformation (MTT) Teams.

Your comprehensible commercial awareness and excellent detailed knowledge of past and present building surveying, processes and principles will ensure you can deliver on accountabilities such as:


- Advise on lifecycle/dilapidation projects and determine/manage business/financial requirements aligned to the risk.
- Develop, organise, and manage comprehensive pricing documentation for competitive tender activities including preparing PTE’s and BQ’s.
- Support procurement colleagues with management of tender RFI’s, supplier clarifications and tender adjudication activities.
- Support J&I FM Bid team with new bids and re-bid opportunities.
- Undertake risk, value management and cost control during post contract, practical delivery and final account stages of projects.
- Champion working towards gaining ISO 19650 for Building Information Modelling (BIM) including the creation and development of digital modelling of the existing J & I Estate.



What you’ll need to do the role

First and foremost, you will hold the relevant quantity surveying and/or equivalent industry qualifications and hold recognised professional body accreditation, preferably RICS chartered (Associate RICS will be considered).

As with any skilled role at this level, you will have sound technical knowledge, competence and understanding of building construction, fabric and building engineering services. You will have experience of using both the JCT and NEC suites of contract and will have previously delivered works using measured term contracts. You will be proficient in the use of MS office, particularly excel and in the application of estimating tools such as SPONS, NSR.

You will enjoy working as part of a team, using influencing skills to negotiate and have resilience and determination to succeed in a fast-paced high-pressure environment.

Finally, flexibility is a must
- this is a hybrid role covering locations nationally across England, therefore must have a flexible approach to travel to/from sites and be prepared to stay away from home, potentially this could be up to 2-3 nights a week.
Why Serco

A place you can make an impact
- The nature of our business means you will do interesting work that matters – delivering essential services that touch people’s lives.
A place you can count on
- Our diverse UK-wide operations offer unrivalled opportunities to learn and develop. You will be able to broaden your experience and apply your skills in new ways.
A place for you
- We are a motivated team who will encourage you and help you to succeed within a supportive and safe culture.
What we offer


- A competitive salary, pension (matched up to 6%), life insurance.
- A fantastic culture and supportive team; volunteer leave; continuous training and development opportunities.
- A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family, such as Employee Assistance Programme, Simply Health Plans, Annual Leave Purchase Scheme and more.
- Serco Benefits Package: Access to a huge range of discounts and exclusive deals.
- The chance to make a positive difference in a company which is passionate about diversity and inclusion.



Apply

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We see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates. We’re a proud holder of the Silver Inclusive Employer Standard and we actively encourage applications from females, those with disabilities or from an ethnic minority background.

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Your new company
Somerset Council is a unitary authority, governing the district of Somerset in the Southwest of England. A dynamic vision puts the people of Somerset at the heart of what we do, a council who will be there for residents whenever needed. As a newly formed council, there is an opportunity to harness it by bringing together experience, expertise, assets, and networks from five predecessor councils, creating a stronger position to advocate for Somerset on regional, national, and international platforms.

This is your opportunity to help build a fairer, greener, resilient, more flourishing Somerset.

Your new role
You will join an experienced and passionate existing team of property professionals who are responsible for the strategic input and influence on council owned development and regeneration schemes, which include economy-enhancing plans ranging from acquisitions of community areas through to large mixed-used projects such as Firepool in Taunton. You will work with a wide range of internal and external professional stakeholders to ensure that there is a 'market led' approach to the development of schemes, undertaking market analysis and using professional intelligence to ensure that plans are fit for purpose.

As part of your role, you will also:

• Analyse and evaluate complex technical information to develop commercial judgements and provide professional advice.
• Help to negotiate terms for acquisition or disposal of sites (freehold / leasehold) to ensure that best value is obtained.
• Identify, and co-ordinate external and internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure cases and schemes are progressed effectively.
• Outline scopes and detailed design to ensure fit with applicable rental markets.
• Work closely with the council planning function to ensure strategic objectives are secured through site allocation decisions.

What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in this position, you should meet the following criteria as best possible, please schedule an exploratory conversation to discuss or gain clarity where required:

• Display an excellent understanding of property development and regeneration.
• Display an understanding of planning legislation and processes.
• Demonstrate experience of compulsory purchase orders, disposals and acquisitions.
• Posses relevant experience and Professional qualifications - MRICS.
• The ability to manage and work in partnership with multiple stakeholders.

You will need to be comfortable working autonomously where required, as well as within a team environment, meeting regularly in Somerset based offices.

What you'll get in return
A role with Somerset Council will offer a wide range of career-enhancing and personal employment benefits.

• Access to the LGPS pension scheme - https://www.lgpsmember.org/
• A formal flexible working arrangement, which includes the opportunity to focus on key role deliverables in a way which works for you and your family.
• Hybrid working - the opportunity to work from home, combined with joining the team in Somerset.
• Annual leave entitlement of 33 days, + public holidays.
• Salary of £50,536.

What you need to do now
We look forward to welcoming your application for this influential and critical role, a genuine opportunity to help build a greener, fairer, and more resilient Somerset. We are shortlisting in real-time, and operating a flexible and dynamic recruitment process. This means that Somerset Council reserve the right to conclude the recruitment process at any time, should a suitable candidate be successful. This could be before a closing date on any advert displayed online.
For this reason, please apply as soon as possible if you might be interested in being considered for this position.

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Service Care Solutions is seeking an experienced Disrepair Surveyor to work with our client in Ashford.

The role involves managing disrepair claims from start to finish, conducting pre-work surveys, and creating job specifications using SOR codes. You'll ensure that all repairs meet housing and safety regulations, including the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).

Key Responsibilities:

• Review expert reports and disrepair claims.
• Conduct pre-work surveys and accurately diagnose repairs.
• Ensure timely completion of works within budget.
• Support asbestos identification and CDM inspections.

Requirements:

• Degree in a building discipline.
• RICS or CIOB Chartered Membership.
• Extensive experience in condensation, damp, and mould inspections.
• Strong knowledge of housing regulations and HHSRS.

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact Hona on 01772 208967 or email hona.bzowska@servicecare.org.uk

My client is one of the leading global organisations in the construction and engineering sector. They have an excellent legal team located across the country and have a particularly good offering from a cultural and further development point of view in their Leeds City Centre office. There is an opportunity available for candidates who are looking for an in-house position and who have a good level of commercial contracts experience, ideally with some previous exposure to dealing with construction agreements.

Candidates of interest for this position will be those who are at the newly qualified level as a solicitor, are qualified legal executives through CILEx, or those who can show previous experience working as a paralegal handling a wide range of commercial agreements (especially anyone who has had exposure to construction agreements and industry standard forms such as NEC).

Strong academic achievement is essential for candidates wanting to apply for this position. Most importantly, my client is keen to recruit someone with a strong interest in commercial construction law and anyone with a particular interest in the engineering sector who meets the above criteria will be of equal interest.

For further information about this opportunity, please contact Samuel Higgins at Hays Legal by e-mailing Samuel.Higgins@hays/.com, or by calling 0113 200 3717.

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Your new company
Somerset Council is a unitary authority, governing the district of Somerset in the Southwest of England. A dynamic vision puts the people of Somerset at the heart of what we do, a council who will be there for residents whenever needed. As a newly formed council, there is an opportunity to harness the vision by bringing together experience, expertise, assets, and networks from five predecessor councils, creating a stronger position to advocate for Somerset on regional, national, and international platforms.

This is your opportunity to help build a fairer, greener, resilient, more flourishing Somerset.

Your new role You will join an experienced and passionate existing team of property professionals who are responsible for the management of a wide range of properties, which include leisure centres, depots, offices, and commercial estates. You will lead on landlord and tenant matters and case work for a wide range of council property, both leased in by the council and leased out to third parties and partner organisations.
As part of your role, you will also:

• Undertake lease renewals, rent reviews, and review new leases, to maximise yield and required outcomes from the council's asset base.
• Negotiate terms for new leases, renewals, or disposals, particularly higher value and more complex transactions.
• Maintain an effective case management system and lease data to ensure asset records are up-to-date.
• Instruct and manage the work or external valuers and solicitors

What you'll need to succeed
Applicants from all backgrounds, demographics, and career stages will be considered for this exciting new opportunity. To succeed in this position, you should meet the following criteria as best possible. Please schedule an exploratory conversation to discuss or gain clarity where required:

• A strong and up-to-date knowledge of property and landlord & tenant law.
• An MRICS qualification (or working towards).
• The ability to work in partnership with multiple stakeholders.

You will need to be comfortable working autonomously where required, as well as within a team environment, meeting regularly in Somerset based offices.


What you'll get in return
A role with Somerset Council will offer a wide range of career-enhancing and personal employment benefits.

• Opportunity to access market leading training and support from chartered property professionals, which can include assistance with APC or professional development.
• Access to the LGPS pension scheme - https://www.lgpsmember.org/
• A formal flexible working arrangement, which includes the opportunity to focus on key role deliverables in a way which works for you and your family.
• Hybrid working - the opportunity to work from home, combined with joining the team in Somerset.
• Annual leave entitlement of 33 days + public holidays.
• Salary of £43,186

What you need to do now
We look forward to welcoming your application for this influential and critical role, a genuine opportunity to help build a greener, fairer, and more resilient Somerset. We are shortlisting in real-time, and operating a flexible and dynamic recruitment process. This means that Somerset Council reserve the right to conclude the recruitment process at any time, should a suitable candidate be successful. This could be before a closing date on any advert displayed online. For this reason, please apply as soon as possible if you might be interested in being considered for this position.

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Your new company
Somerset Council is a unitary authority, governing the district of Somerset in the Southwest of England. A dynamic vision puts the people of Somerset at the heart of what we do, a council who will be there for residents whenever needed. As a newly formed council, there is opportunity to harness it by bringing together experience, expertise, assets, and networks from five predecessor councils, creating a stronger position to advocate for Somerset on regional, national, and international platforms.

This is your opportunity to help build a fairer, greener, resilient, more flourishing Somerset.

Your new role
You will join an experienced commercial investment team at Somerset Council who are responsible for the strategic management of over 100 tenants occupying properties which generate over £20m of rental income. As an Estates Surveyor in this role, you will assist with the negotiation and management of lease events, service charges, and rent reviews, whilst working in partnership with managing agents to negotiate effective terms.
As part of your role, you will work within your team to assist in delivering strategic outcomes for the council - this will also include the opportunity to input into property disposal and sale activity where this activity is aligned with the council's ambitions.
You will also:

• Help to ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, policy, and professional codes of conduct.
• Input in the analysis of technical information to help develop commercial judgements and to enable the effective provision of advice.
• Maintain effective case management systems and lease data to ensure asset records are continuously up-to-date.
• Effectively manage and liaise with external stakeholders, for example managing agents, tenants and other external advisors and stakeholders with interest.

What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in this position, you should meet the following criteria as best possible. Please schedule an exploratory conversation to discuss or gain clarity where required:

• A relevant, professionally recognised qualification. This could include full membership of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, or you could be working towards achieving this membership using a degree or equivalent level qualification.
• Experience of working with and influencing stakeholders and partners.
• Exposure to a range of property management requirements, including matters relating to rents, leases, and service charges.
• Excellent IT skills, including the ability to use a full suite of Microsoft Office programmes, including Excel.

You will need to be comfortable working autonomously where required, as well as within a team environment, meeting regularly in Somerset-based offices.

What you'll get in return
A role with Somerset Council will offer a wide range of career-enhancing and personal employment benefits.

• Opportunity to access market leading training and support from chartered property professionals, which can include assistance with APC or professional development.
• Access to the LGPS pension scheme - https://www.lgpsmember.org/
• A formal flexible working arrangement, which includes the opportunity to focus on key role deliverables in a way which works for you and your family.
• Hybrid working - the opportunity to work from home, combined with joining the team in Somerset.
• Annual leave entitlement of 30 days per year + bank holidays.
• Salary of £43,186.
• 24-month initial fixed term employment contract.

What you need to do now
We look forward to welcoming your application for this influential and critical role, a genuine opportunity to help build a greener, fairer, and more resilient Somerset. We are shortlisting in real-time, and operating a flexible and dynamic recruitment process. This means that Somerset Council reserve the right to conclude the recruitment process at any time, should a suitable candidate be successful. This could be before the closing date for any advert displayed online. For this reason, please apply as soon as possible if you might be interested in being considered for this position.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk