Total 124 Construction / Property job vacancies in 3 The Quadrant, Coventry, England, CV1 2DY

Attend all building user group meetings with landlords and ensure service provision is as per the terms of the lease. Ensuring that the maintenance regime is being followed from both an adhoc Planned Preventative Maintenance point of view. Take the lead on the search for and setting up new accommodation requirements from feasibility to occupation. This will involve liaising with Trust staff, Lawyers, Land Agents etc. To work with all landlords to develop, maintain, implement, monitor and report on property condition, functional suitability, quality and space utilisation. Ensure policies and procedures that are necessary to maintain the property management services meet the required standards, are in place and regularly reviewed. Ensure that systems are in place so that risk assessments of all the Trusts and designated premises are carried out in accordance with Trust policies. For further details please see the attached job description.

The Estates Property Manager will provide efficient, effective and professional property management services for UHCW NHS Trust to agreed key performance indicators. They will develop strong relationships with landlords, including NHS Property Services, Community Health Partnerships and others as part of the Trusts property portfolio.

Develop and manage formal leases and licences with partners and landlords as appropriate.

Carry out the Tenant Representative function to those buildings where the Trust is tenant.

Working with tenants and landlords to provide “fit for purpose” buildings ensuring appropriate maintenance and landlord services are carried out in line with the agreed formal lease.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
• Responsible for the management of the Community Property Services on behalf of UHCW including the line management to Admin staff.
• Responsible for the liaison and lease negotiations for new property agreements as both tenant and landlord and all commercial related property matters.
• Responsible for the renewals, rates valuations and all associated property matters with NHS Landlords, Private Landlords including PFI/LIFT, Local Authorities and other private and public bodies.
• Responsible for verifying all property related data and updating the Trust property database.
• Devise, implement and manage the Property Asset Management Plan.
• Act as Head Tenant / Tenant Representative function

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence®designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award.Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
• Attend all building user group meetings with landlords and ensure service provision is as per the terms of the lease. Ensuring that the maintenance regime is being followed from both an adhoc Planned Preventative Maintenance point of view.
• Take the lead on the search for and setting up new accommodation requirements from feasibility to occupation. This will involve liaising with Trust staff, Lawyers, Land Agents etc.
• To work with all landlords to develop, maintain, implement, monitor and report on property condition, functional suitability, quality and space utilisation.
• Ensure policies and procedures that are necessary to maintain the property management services meet the required standards, are in place and regularly reviewed.
• Ensure that systems are in place so that risk assessments of all the Trusts and designated premises are carried out in accordance with Trust policies.

For further details please see the attached job description.


This advert closes on Wednesday 20 Nov 2024

Venture Construction are recruiting for Carpenter to start ASAP

Rates are negotiable depending on experience & qualifications.

8 hours per day & possible weekends available.

Duties will include – Building MDF and fitting with pipe bullnose.

You must hold a Valid CSCS card & contactable references.

If available or would like to find out more information, please apply via email.

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Our superb UK based legal client is seeking a number of Property Lawyers to join their organisation at their Peterborough offices owing to business growth at a variety of different levels working Monday to Friday - on a hybrid working basis.

As Property Lawyer, you may be experienced in both freehold and leasehold sales, or may have experience on shared ownership, new build, leasehold purchase and other specialist areas. You will manage your own case load, dealing with clients, solicitors, bank and mortgage lenders, surveyors etc to pull together the sales and purchase of your clients properties. You will be set caseload targets to work to and once achieved the chance to earn a high level enhanced bonus is available continually.

Salary would be based on level of experience and specialism with basic salaries from £28,000 - £50,000 (for an all round specialist Property Lawyer with bonus earning potential OTE £40,000+ - £60,000+ (again based on level of experience. And the chance for ongoing training and career progression.

Our client also offers an exceptional benefits package for their industry. Send your CV along with salary expectations for consideration for the differing levels available.

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• The duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Serves as the VS Space Manager liaison with MRPBS, Acquisition and Asset Management Division (AAMD) Facilities staff concerning management of space.
• Tracks and maintains oversight for all assigned government operated vehicles (GOV). Monitors all VS fleet cards and works closely with the APHIS Fleet Manager.
• Serves as VS-wide liaison for action officers within MRPBS, Acquisition and Asset Management Division.
• Serves as a VS Accountable Property Management Officer, provides guidance and manages VS program.
• Serves as VS-wide liaison with MRPBS regarding timekeeping.
• Assists in providing guidance and oversight to VS business units on travel issues of all types, including international travel.
• Researches and compiles statistics and informational data for recurring and special administrative and program reports, which often have deadlines to be observed.
• Develops information from studies, analyzes and drafts recommendations for action or decision on matters relating to fleet, space, property, time and attendance, etc.

Starting at $72,553 Per Year (GS 11)

About the role

We are looking for a Design and Technical Surveyor to join our growing Asset Strategy and Delivery team. You work closely with the Design Manager providing specialist professional advice for the strategic management of PCH built assets.

Our ideal candidate for this role is someone who:

Has experience of working in, or considering a move into, a Pre-Construction role
Has experience working in construction, property or consultancy with demonstrable experience in construction/building site management.
Has experience preparing detailed/initial building survey reports, including recommendations and producing an outline scope of works for refurbishment/improvement projects.
Has experience of evaluating technical delivery reports/documentation.
About Plymouth Community Homes

We are the city’s largest social housing association, with over 16,000 properties providing homes for more than 35,000 people, and we’re aiming to grow, to provide more people with high-quality, affordable homes to rent and buy.

With a great workforce and a focus on people, we deliver good quality, well-managed and well-maintained homes.

What we can offer you:

Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time and hybrid working
Excellent pension scheme with a high level of employer contributions
Free, fully equipped onsite gym and changing facilities.
The opportunity to carry out volunteer work for 3 days a year through our Make a Difference scheme
Annual leave of 25 days (rising to 30 days) plus Bank Holidays and holiday trading option
Free Employee Assistance programme, including free counselling
Free annual flu vaccination
Cycle to Work scheme
The opportunity to work in a beautiful and vibrant part of the Southwest
We support digital working with modern devices/smart phones
It's fun to work here- we have dress down Fridays, company quizzes, and lots of charity events throughout the year
Our modern and spacious offices are right on a bus route, and just three miles from the city centre
We get a daily visit from a local food van, and within walking distance to local Crownhill shops, Warrens, M&S Foodhall, Co-op, Starbucks and Tim Hortons
To Apply:

If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity please select apply and complete our form, making reference to the person specification to demonstrate how you consider that your knowledge, skills and experience meet the requirements of the job.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Keith Revell, Design Manager on 07563376244.

This post is not suitable for job share.

Shortlisting Date: 19th November 2024

Interview Date: 26th November 2024

If you are an apprentice, please ensure that you make the Learning & Development team aware that you intend to apply for this position.

We are a committed Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from suitably talented people from any community and background.

Living and Working in Plymouth

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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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Job Title: Repair Building SurveyorLocation: Bristol, Gloucester, WiltshireJob Type: Full-Time (39 hours a week)
Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Repair Building Surveyor to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing and managing repair and maintenance projects across the housing stock portfolio. This role involves conducting detailed surveys, preparing reports, and ensuring that all repair work complies with relevant regulations and standards.

The successful candidate will be reporting to the Complex Repairs Manager. You will carry out surveys of properties within your specified region, including Damp Mould and Condensation inspections. You will be responsible for diagnosing the cause of complex faults and failures and post inspections supporting your new company to ensure all work is delivered to the highest possible standard and within budget.

What we are looking for,
The successful candidate will be an experienced and knowledgeable Building Surveyor who has the ability to put customers first. Candidates are required to have the following attributes to be successful in this role.

• Experience of managing contractors.
• Excellent standards of customer care and the ability to deliver accurate and clear communications in writing, face to face or by telephone.
• Good IT skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office, housing, and property management systems.
• The ability to plan, organise and prioritise a heavy workload, whilst working on a mobile basis, keeping excellent records.
• Demonstrates the Guinness Behaviours.
• Full Driving Licence
  
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive building surveys to assess repair and maintenance needs.
• Prepare detailed reports outlining the condition of buildings and recommending repairs.
• Develop and manage repair and maintenance schedules.
• Oversee and coordinate repair projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
• Ensure all repair work complies with health and safety regulations and building codes.
• Provide technical advice and support to clients and team members.
• Maintain accurate records of all inspections, reports, and project documentation.

Qualifications:

• Educated to Level 4 (HNC in Surveying or Construction & Built Environment) or higher.
• Proven experience in building surveying, particularly in repair and maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of building regulations, health and safety standards, and construction methods.

Benefits:

• Company vehicle for work use
• 9% pension contribution (up to) with matching contributions
• Payments towards professional accreditations
• 35 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Continued career support and development opportunities.

How to Apply:
If you are interested in this role, apply online or contact Alexander Craibon for a confidential career conversation.

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We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.

Coombe Country Park is set on the outskirts of Coventry on the Brinklow Road. It is managed as part of the Park Service for the city council. Coombe has won many awards for it’s quality and excellence in management, conservation, visitor experience and education. These include SSSI status for 40years, Green Flag (Park and Green spaces excellence award), Visit England visitor attraction quality scheme, Natural England’s Country Park Accreditation and Trip Advisor certificate of excellence for consistently high ratings in our customer reviews. Our staff provide high quality provision in terms of green space care, development and restoration based on an important site for biodiversity amongst the wider ancient woodland landscape setting and the cultural & heritage setting of listed building (Coombe Abbey Hotel). We are visitor focussed, family friendly and encourage visitors to explore the site for heritage and biodiversity.

Our Values

In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

• Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
• Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
• Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
• Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
• Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
• Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.

What is the job role?

We are looking for people to join our team as Estate Assistants to support the maintenance of Coombe Abbey Park and the War Memorial Park by undertaking various grounds maintenance, cleansing and retail activities on site.

You will be ensuring a good visitor experience and will be assisting with improving standards and the continuous development of the parks.

The main day-to-day duties of the role include:

• Patrol the park ensuring that visitors can fully enjoy its facilities.
• Carry out routine maintenance including clearing litter, cleaning, and basic horticultural tasks such as pruning, leaf clearing and path edging.
• Actively promote Coombe's facilities through face-to-face interaction. Encouraging positive involvement with the site by providing information on things to see/do and how to get involved in activities and events.

To apply for this role, you MUST have a full UK driving license and be available to work weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis.

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will have:

• Knowledge of basic maintenance and horticultural operations.
• Verbal communication skills - communicating with the general public, external organisations and other employees, face to face and over the telephone.
• Able and willing to carry out routine cleaning work of Coombe's facilities.
• Able to lift and carry materials and resources.
• Experience in the safe use of a variety of tools e.g. strimmer, leaf blower, secateurs, bowsaw.
• Able and willing to work outside for long periods.

For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'

If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'. If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.

Interview date: 18/11/24

About Coventry

Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.

At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies

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The Facilities Management Service comprises six diverse and multi-disciplined teams that are responsible for the safe operation, management, maintenance and efficiency of the Council’s property assets. The teams provide a range of services and support to the Council’s operational, commercial and schools portfolios ensuring the Councils legislative obligations are fulfilled.

The teams are:

• Repairs and Maintenance Team

• Compliance and Surveying Team
• Building Cleaning Team
• Corporate Property Information Team
• Energy Management Team

• Facilities Management & Site Services Team

Property Information Team is responsible for ensuring all property plans and data are accurate and up to date fulfilling the Council’s obligations for reporting, ensuring Council assets are appropriately insured including the monitoring of Business Rates information.

The function works across the Council with specific detail towards the school portfolio in planning for school place capacity, ensuring compliance with government funding obligations and issuing landlords’ consents.

Within our team people from minority ethnic backgrounds are currently under-represented across our middle-management, as a result we would like to encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply. This does not prevent any other applicants with a protected characteristic or a non-protected characteristic from applying.

Our Values

In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

• Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
• Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
• Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
• Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
• Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
• Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.

What is the job role?

We are looking for a School Property Information Officer to join our Corporate Property Information Team. In this role you will be developing, managing and maintaining the schools building and land information held in in a number of systems including spreadsheets, databases, mapping systems and CAD.

This role will work closely with colleagues within the Facilities Management Team, Education Service and Finance. You will have good communication skills with an ability to explain complex information to a variety of audiences including school Head Teachers and School Business Managers. The role leads on the management of the schools devolved formula capital process and schools capacity assessments

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for an individual who brings a commitment to inclusivity and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

You will have a practical and methodical approach to problem solving and good analytical skills, with the ability to work to high levels of accuracy within strict deadlines. You will also have experience of developing complex spreadsheets and an understanding of the development of databases including experience of coding. You will be able to adapt software systems for required change and plan and programme for change.

You will have strong organisational skills and analytical skills to manage property and financial information along with the initiative to prioritise your own workload including directing the work of the Information Analyst. You must have a flexible approach and be able to take on new tasks or projects, developing and implementing new ways of working.

You will be willing to develop new skills and thrive in a busy environment, maintaining a great attention to detail along with excellent communication skills. With experience of quality assurance processes to ensure consistent, quality services for customers

When writing your personal statement, please pay particular regard to the following, as your answers will be used for shortlisting:

• Please give an overview of your experience in the use of CAD drawing work in relation to measured building surveys.
• Provide an outline with your most complex example of your use of IT systems and analysis of data.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of property management or other complex information that you were required to interpret and report upon.

If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'. If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.

About Coventry

Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.

At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies

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Permanent – 37.5 Hours per week

We are currently looking to recruit two Senior Quantity Surveyors to join our team within Lovell’s North East region.

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for the financial cost control and reporting of one or more developments from the Award up to and including completion of client and sub-contract final accounts, recovery / discharge of all retentions.

Applying yourself in a professional environment, you will liaise with clients and subcontractors, having the confidence to go out to projects / properties when required to do so. This position will involve working within a busy Quantity Surveying department on new build and refurbishment schemes.

As an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will hold a formal qualification such as HNC in a relevant subject, with previous substantial quantity surveying experience within the construction industry. Client-driven, with experience in housebuilding, you’ll hold a valid CSCS Card which is essential to the role. Candidates will have strong decision making and communication skills, as well as having experience of managing teams and be able demonstrate strong leadership and the ability to develop a small team.

Benefits

Holidays - 26 days
Life Assurance
Pension
Private medical insurance
Ability to purchase additional holiday
Access to discount portal
Cycle to Work scheme and the Lovell Way to EV
Digital GP
Employee assistance programme
Sharesave scheme
As an Investors in People Gold award employer, Lovell is the UK’s leading provider of mixed tenure affordable homes and has a reputation for innovation and excellence in the delivery of high-quality housing development and regeneration projects.

We are committed to enhancing the communities in which we work, building quality homes for real people and looking after our own people; developing talent is key to achieving this. We understand that the success of our organisation comes from the strengths, skills and personalities of our people. Lovell is an equal opportunities employer who encourage and value diversity and inclusion within our teams.

The Lovell culture is one that has been successful for many years. It is based on empowering colleagues to make decisions at a regional and local level, and to challenge the status quo whilst working as one to achieve our goals and make Lovell a great place to work for all.

We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.

Coventry Bereavement Service work tirelessly to deliver the highest possible standards of service to all bereaved families at their time of need.

We are responsible for the provision of burial across 6 cemeteries located city wide, the management of Canley Crematorium and Gardens of Remembrance as well as various other sundry services including the provision of Public Health Funerals and post cremation memorialsation. Through the hard work, commitment and dedication of our skilled team of colleagues we are able to deliver a highly demanding service demonstrating both empathy and compassion.

Bereavement Service is proud of the services it is able to deliver and guarantee the families are always at the heart of all it does. We will provide you with an environment where you can flourish by providing training, promote personal growth and learn new skills all whilst helping to deliver essential services to the bereaved.

Our Values

In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

• Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
• Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
• Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
• Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
• Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
• Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.

What is the job role?

We are looking for the right people to join our team as Estate Maintenance/ Grave Digging Operatives.

This is a unique role in which you will contribute to a wide range of maintenance activities with tight deadlines. These include manual and mechanical digging and backfilling of graves, preparing and setting out a grave for burial, and grounds maintenance activities such as mowing and hedge cutting.

Excavating/preparing graves utilising an excavator and/or hand tools, performing all duties with due care and consideration for the bereaved.

Cemetery Operative training is provided.

Working hours are Monday - Friday 8.30 am - 4.30 pm

Who are we looking for?

You should have good knowledge and practices of tools/equipment that will include working below ground level, ride-on mowers, strimmers, hedge cutters, and various hand tools.

In addition you:

• hold a full driving license.
• Respectful in the environment in which you work
• Able to communicate effectively with members of the public
• Work within a team to achieve tight deadlines
• Able to work out in all weathers
• Have a working knowledge of horticultural and or excavating tools and equipment
• Knowledge of Health and Safety within the workplace
• Good customer care skills

If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'. If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.

About Coventry

Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.

At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies

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Damp Proofing & Timber Preservation Surveyor - Propotec Ltd (Cambridge)
Location: Cambridge, Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Herts, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire Northamptonshire, the Midlands and London
Position: Full-time/Part-time
Propotec Ltd, a leading specialist in damp proofing and timber preservation, is looking for a skilled and motivated Damp Proofing Surveyor to join our expanding team. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, customer-focused solutions for both domestic and commercial clients.
Key Responsibilities:
• Conducting damp and timber surveys, including diagnostics of rising damp, woodworm, dry rot, and condensation issues.
• Preparing detailed reports with recommendations for remedial work.
• Liaising with clients, contractors, and the wider Propotec team to ensure high standards of service.
• Offering tailored advice on property care, maintenance, and preservation.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant building regulations and health & safety standards.
Requirements:
• Previous experience in damp proofing and timber preservation (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of building construction, materials, and diagnostic techniques.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical issues to customers in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to work independently, manage your own workload, and meet deadlines.
• Full driving license required.
Desirable:
• CSTDB/CSRT - preservation sector
• CSSW - structural waterproofing sector
• CSJK - invasive weed sector
• Experience with CAD software for creating technical drawings.
• PCA qualifications (or willingness to work towards them).
What We Offer:
• Competitive salary, with bonus opportunities based on performance.
• Company vehicle and equipment provided.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Flexible working options and the opportunity to work on exciting projects.
Interested?
If you're passionate about property preservation and want to join a growing company that values your skills, we’d love to hear from you!
Please send your CV and a brief cover letter to blessciousk@propotec.co.uk
Or email us directly at info@propotec.co.uk
Or Call Shirley Now on 01638741377

Are you well organised and enjoy providing an excellent service to customers and colleagues?

A fantastic new opportunity for a Coordinator to support our Property Services team and join our fast-paced operations support teams across our regions.

The role will be based out of our IOW Office on a Permanent full time basis.

About Sovereign Network Group (SNG)

We are thrilled to have joined forces with Network Homes in October 2023, which now places us as the 6th largest housing association in the UK. Sovereign and Network Homes have come together as SNG (Sovereign Network Group) – an organisation that takes the best of both and makes it even better.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include receiving work orders and scheduling work diaries for trades employees completing repairs and maintenance works for our residents. You'll enjoy liaising with trade staff and other repairs staff to make sure all appointment targets are met and liaise with residents about their scheduled repair and maintenance works.

Responsible to deliver the right outcome for our customer
Provide a first point of contact within your area for business partners
Assist in complaint and query resolution
Seek opportunities to improve performance and offer solutions
Establish and maintain own effectiveness by developing strong working relationships with team members, business stakeholders

What we look for

Solid experience in administration within a busy customer focused role
Some understanding of building maintenance terminology preferred
Experience of using a number of different computer systems
Ability to manage your own work load
Strong customer service focus & Confident telephone manner
The ability to think quickly and clearly under pressure
Empathy and a passion for helping people
As someone committed to customer service, you'll work as part of our Property Team responsible for scheduling repairs and maintenance works to fit with the diaries of our trade staff and contractors
Rewards package

£450 yearly flexible benefit pot to use against benefits of your choice
25 Days Holiday (pro rata + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package
Generous company pension scheme, matched up to 12%
Flexible working
Recognition scheme
Wellbeing discounts

At Sovereign Network Group, we are passionate about inclusion for all and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. We encourage applications from all. We believe that diverse talent makes us stronger.

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Job Title: Project Manager (Oracle Fusion)
Salary Range: £45,000 - £55,000
Target salary: £62,890
Location: CITB, Peterborough

We're seeking an experienced project manager, with ERP, UK Government and Oracle Fusion exposure to support the ongoing transformation of our internal systems and services used by both our internal teams.

Our purpose: to support the construction industry to have a skilled, competent and inclusive workforce now and in the future.
An exciting time to join CITB as we look to a future, where technology provides a platform that delivers and supports the organisation.

CITB operates a hybrid working from home and head office in Peterborough policy, with approx. one day in the office per fortnight with additional travel to external sites and parties as required.

Role Purpose:
The Project Manager will be responsible for leading the successful implementation of Oracle Fusion, initially focusing on the HR, payroll, recruiting and expenses modules, while also driving significant organisational transformation. The role involves managing the relationship with the appointed Systems Integrator (SI) and ensuring that the transformation brought by Oracle Fusion is aligned with the broader business objectives, delivering high-value change across the organisation. The Project Manager will oversee all aspects of the implementation, including planning, execution, stakeholder engagement, and the realisation of business benefits.
Reporting to the Head of PPM and Project SRO this role works closely with the Change Managers, the Data and Information Manager, programme and project support staff provided by the Enabling Partner or external partners.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:
1. The initiation, development, governance, and management of technical and change projects through the production of realistic, deliverable plans, including management of project budget and resources to ensure outputs are delivered within agreed levels.
2. Active management and decision making in respect of project risks/issues and communications with stakeholders within agreed tolerances to ensure expected outputs are achieved. Using influencing and diplomacy skills to be able to achieve the right outcome for the project, working with others effectively across other teams in order to achieve synergies.
3. Work closely with the SI to define scope, manage deliverables, and ensure technical implementations align with the business needs.
4. Formation, management, and leadership of project teams as required, to create and maintain motivation in order to ensure focus on delivery is assured.
5. Support the service management and wider change team strategy and aims of CITB as it pursues its IT, People and Data strategies

Knowledge and Experience:

Essential
• Relevant professional qualification, such as APM or Prince 2.
• Be familiar with the use an application Oracle specific delivery methods, approaches and deliverables.
• Has ‘hand on’ experience of Oracle Cloud Application implementation
• Strong understanding of the Oracle Fusion Applications (OFA) suite.
• Experience working with UK Government ERP projects, in particular Oracle Fusion.
• Strong Stakeholder Management.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple projects and onsite/offshore teams simultaneously.
• Good financial and budgeting experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of concepts and principles within own professional discipline, gained through broad and in-depth experience.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to be able to evaluate (mainly) factual information.
• A passion and appreciation of technology implementations as an enabling force to support business activities.
• A knowledge of Microsoft products including M365 and Azure.
• Communication, influencing and diplomacy skills to be able to achieve the right outcomes.
• Experience of the successful delivery of change projects impacting single teams/departments.
• Experience in managing teams, involving, and including IT Partners and third-party suppliers.
• Self-motivated and able to plan and organise own workload.
• Experience of successful delivery of change projects across multiple teams.

Desirable
• Level 5 coaching & mentoring.
• Educated to degree level.
• Experience in contributing towards programme planning and budgeting.
• Experience working with UK Government ERP projects, in particular Oracle Fusion.

Special Conditions/Other Requirements:
• Travel as required throughout UK.
• Flexible approach to working hours to meet deadlines.

Benefits:
• 33 days holiday per year (Including bank holidays)
• Flexible benefits including childcare vouchers, cycle to work and insurance
• Pension scheme
• Employee discounts
• Long service awards
• CITB recognition scheme
• Employee assistance programme