Total 256 Construction / Property job vacancies in Bolton, Greater Manchester

Will Writer
£24,000 - £26,000 plus excellent benefits (Work Level 6B)
Remote, UK wide - or on site at our offices if preferred

We're looking for will writers and experienced estate planning paralegals to join our team.

At Co-op Legal Services we're passionate about developing our colleagues. We offer internal trainee solicitor programmes with a bias towards estate planning as well as plenty of opportunities for progression. In this role, you'll manage estate planning cases end to end, alongside drafting and taking instructions on a variety of wills and associated estate planning documents. We'll look to you to communicate with clients remotely, providing an outstanding service and case resolution. You'll gain exposure to a variety of cases, allowing you to build on your knowledge within a supportive team. So if you have the skills we need, we can offer you the exciting opportunity to build a rewarding career with us.

What you'll do:

* document and write wills of various complexity, write powers of attorney and other estate planning documentation, making sure all paperwork is accurate and professionally written
* communicate with clients and external partners via the phone and written communication throughout each case
* manage an incoming case load and work with those parties involved towards the successful completion of a case
* accurately maintain client records and correspondence on our systems, making sure that all compliance and regulatory standards are met

This role would suit people who have:

* previous experience of drafting wills and advising clients relating to estate planning matters
* some experience of managing cases
* the ability to build positive relationships and a passion for providing outstanding customer service
* a high level of attention to detail
* the ability to prioritise and manage your own caseload to deliver against targets

Why Co-op?

Here you'll do work that matters. We're a commercial organisation with a purpose beyond profit, you'll have an opportunity to help us build a stronger Co-op and stronger communities. You'll also get a package that includes:
* competitive salary
* coaching, training and support to help you develop
* pension with up to 10% employer contributions
* annual incentive scheme
* 28 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 32 in line with service)
* discounts on Co-op products and services
* free support for your mental, physical, and financial wellbeing
* Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your salary as you earn it

Building an inclusive work environment

We're actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. We want to build inclusive work environments, where our colleagues have equal opportunities to reach their full potential. We celebrate our differences, and recognise the importance of our teams reflecting the communities they serve.

If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We're also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we'll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.

We'll ask whether you'd like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply.

If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, we'll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate.

You can find out more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process.

You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme and all our commitments to diversity and inclusion at colleagues.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-and-wellbeing.

If you're successful in your application, we'll perform some background checks as part of our pre-employment screening process. These will include an SRA check, credit checks, and a DBS (disclosure and barring service) check. Please note Co-op does not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

As part of your application, you'll need to complete an online assessment. This assessment typically takes between 45-60 minutes. If you're a current Co-op colleague, this does not need to be completed.

Are you looking to really kick start your career in the property industry?
Have you always wanted to work in Property management and have some relevant experience if so this could be the job for you?
Working as an Assistant Property Manager this will be a great opportunity to learn everything you need to know about progressing in Residential Property Management.

What you will be doing as an Assistant Property Manager?

• Supporting the Property Management team in the administration, management and delivery of property services to a portfolio of residential apartment block schemes in accordance with RICs and ARMA regulation
• You will be exposed to current Landlord and Tenant legislation, health and safety law, maintenance, procurement and commercial management
• Assist the Property Managers in delivering an excellent property management service in accordance with the management contract, the block lease and RICS codes of practice
• Assist in controlling and managing site budgets by reviewing and reporting actual expenditure against agreed block budgets
• Understand and be able to interrogate and become an expert in using our Property Management IT system
• Carry out regular block inspections - identifying building defects, highlighting maintenance requirements and health and safety concerns - reporting these to the Property Manager
• Liaise with the internal maintenance division to schedule repairs and maintenance
• Assist with the procurement of external contractors, preparing specifications, obtaining tenders
• Monitor service contracts
• Deal with pre-contract enquiries from solicitors
• Attend residents meetings with Property Managers and take and produce minutes
• Liaise directly with Leaseholders and residents regarding day-to-day management issues and have a high regard for customer service in dealing promptly with enquiries
• Have regard for safe working whilst maintaining the highest level of personal safety and of those around

What is required for the role of Assistant Property Manager?

• A keen interest in Property Management or Block management
• Some experience working in property potentially lettings negotiation
• May consider a graduate who is looking to start their career in this sector \
• String admin skills
• Good attention to detail
• Willingness to learn
• A full UK driving licence and your own vehicle would be preferred

What you will love about being an Assistant Property Manager?

• Salary up to 30k dependant on experience
• Working hours Monday-Friday 08:30 to 17:00
• Based in their central office in Manchester
• Great career development opportunities
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Contributary pension scheme
• Employee life assurance
• Office lunches
• Birthday day off!
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discount scheme
• Casual fridays
• Length of service rewards and employee of the month
• Social events including Summer and Winter parties

Apply now by sending your CV. We aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 days. If you haven't been contacted within 2 days your application has been unsuccessful. Please check our website and apply directly for any other suitable positions you see. We apologise that we are unable to contact everyone in person and thank you for your interest. Jobwise Ltd is an employment agency and the details sent in your application may be stored on our secure database.

A fantastic opportunity for a Trainee Green Estate Supervisor to join our flagship TfL HMF contract. This role will involve supervising all aspects of Green Estate delivery including cyclical and reactive arboriculture and horticultural maintenance. This is a permanent, full-time position based from our Beddington Lane depot in Croydon, South London.

The duties of the Trainee Green Estate Supervisor role will include:

-Supervising the cyclical activities such as grass cutting, hedge cutting, weed control, shrub and planted area maintenance, annual tree & shrub surveys, tree planting as well as any arb/hort reactive works

-Ensuring that the Core Services Manager, Planner and client are kept up to date and informed of all matters relating to the delivery of the contract

-Supporting clients and internal departments from the pre-planning and pre-programming of works through to their completion

-Assisting in the application and management of the permitting process on TfL/Borough roads and liaising with stakeholders

-Overseeing the programme management of the green estate core service works

-Supervising various sub-contractors carrying out work on behalf of FM Conway, providing task instructions, monitoring performance and reconciling accounts

What skills and experience do you need?

We are looking for a Trainee Green Estate Supervisor with strong communication skills and a passion for horticulture and arboriculture. You will hold a full UK driving license and ideally hold a degree in Construction Management or have industry based experience. To set you up for success in your role we will provide full, comprehensive training.

What benefits will you receive?

As our Trainee Green Estate Supervisor we will offer you a range of fantastic benefits including career and professional development, 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, life assurance, healthcare, opportunities for internal and external training and access to a wide range of shopping discounts through our Rewarding Great People platform. We will also offer you a range of health and well-being benefits including 24-hour advice lines, and support from our in-house mental health first aiders.

A brief introduction to FM Conway and our Transport for London – HMPF Contract Division

FM Conway is a family run business with over 60 years’ experience of creating sustainable and innovative transportation solutions. We pride ourselves on our core values, creating a culture around Care, Innovation, Integrity and Excellence. As a family business the heart of FM Conway has, and always will be, its great people and we are always searching for talented individuals to join our family.

FM Conway has a longstanding relationship with TfL and we have demonstrated a proven capability to support TfL in maintaining a safe and functional highway network, while importantly minimising disruption to road users and communities across the capital. We support TfL in its drive for ‘healthy streets’, including a reduction in carbon and improved air quality. The business is already demonstrating its commitment to carbon neutrality through a range of initiatives such as ‘low carbon sites’, electric plant and vehicles, electric cargo bikes and low carbon asphalt solutions.

So if you would like to Join our Family as our Trainee Green Estate Supervisor then please click ‘apply’ today.

Closing Date: 31/11/2024

FM Conway is an award-winning equal opportunities employer. We recognise that our workforce should reflect our diverse communities and we are proudly committed to creating an inclusive culture in which we celebrate and value individuals from all walks of life. EDI-Strategy

At our heart we are a family that recognises and embraces individuality, so if you are excited about this role but you are unsure if you meet all of the criteria, we encourage you to apply anyway as you may still be the right candidate for this or another role we are recruiting for.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor (senior)

Division: UK Construction

Location: Manchester

Salary & Package: Very Competitive

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Senior Quantity Surveyor!

Projects on average will range between £10m - £40m across the various sectors: Leisure, Justice, Defence, Education, Health and Commercial schemes.

Duties:

• Exposure to the full project lifecycle with involvement across pre-construction through to project delivery
• Working alongside the project delivery team, to ensure the contractual control and cost management of projects across different sectors
• Managing the commercial aspects of subcontract accounts from procurement to interim and final account agreement
• Being involved with the final account negotiation to ensure the best possible outcome.
• Manage the project commercial team

Requirements:

• Main contractor experience as the QS / SQS
• Experience of NEC / JCT form of contracts
• Experience on projects ranging between £10m to £40m
• Based in Manchester and or surrounding areas

Interested in the opportunity above?

Please contact Sam today.

Randstad Construction Property Engineering is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Division: UK Construction

Location: North West

Salary & Package: Very Competitive

Projects on average will range between £10m - £50m across the various sectors: Leisure, Justice, Defence, Education, Health and Commercial schemes.

Duties:

• Exposure to the full project lifecycle with involvement across pre-construction through to project delivery
• Working alongside the project delivery team, to ensure the contractual control and cost management of projects across different sectors
• Managing the commercial aspects of subcontract accounts from procurement to interim and final account agreement
• Being involved with the final account negotiation to ensure the best possible outcome
• Manage junior Surveyors

Skills & experience:

• Main contractor experience as the SQS within the Construction space
• Experience of different contract forms
• Experience on projects ranging between £10m to £50m
• Experience in establishing, managing and leading a large project team

Interested in the opportunity above?

Please contact Sam from the Brighton office today.

Randstad Construction Property Engineering is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Role: Freelance Quantity Surveyor
Rate: £325 Per Shift
Location: Northwest
Shifts: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Start Date: ASAP
Experience: Commercial Fit Out and Construction/New Build
Required: Commercially degreed

How to Apply:
Please submit your resume highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications for this position. Applications should be sent to l.stagg@timerecruitmentuk.com

Time Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Role overview

We’re searching for an incredible Customer Service Executive - Property (Assistant Property Manager) to join our team! You will
act as the first point of contact for the team’s enquiries in a fast paced, reactive environment, ensuring a first class
experience is delivered.

What do we offer?

• We offer amazing benefits such as enhanced family leave policies, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, Pet lovers
Friday, enhanced sick pay, study support, cash plan and much much more!

• We also offer enhanced annual leave including your birthday day off and a day off when you buy your house - we believe that
you deserve to celebrate special moments with your loved ones. Family always comes first at ub!




What will you do?

Property Management

• To ensure our customers and their properties are cared for and maintained to the highest possible standards, in line with
budgets, service level agreements and regulatory requirements

• To act as the first line for all customers, dealing calmly and confidently with reactive issues, following them through to
resolution (or escalating as appropriate).

• To receive, review and feedback key concerns from weekly property inspections carried out by onsite staff, with the
appropriate follow-up.

• To work in partnership with the PM in the delivery of day-to-day planned, reactive and cyclical maintenance and any works,
acting as the daily point of contact for contractors.

• To support residents on site with their queries such as noise and ASB complaints, seeing issues through to resolution,
liaising with third parties as required.

• To co-ordinate the processing of insurance claims in a timely manner.

• To effectively manage the site service schedule and planned maintenance schedule in line with required works and statutory
compliance requirements.

• To ensure all sites as well as residents/contractors/landlords are compliant with statutory and contractual obligations
including RICs, TPI as well as all compliance and Health and Safety regulations

• To support key processes such as section 20’s, with oversight of enquiries such as contract renewals, utility renewals,
insurance claims and renewals, H&S reports and accompanying actions.

• To provide information for Management Information Packs and work with the Legal and Compliance team for Leaseholders and
Solicitors prior to the sale of a leasehold property, responding to customer enquiries as required.




Customer Partnership

• To build and maintain client relationships to develop strong and lasting partnerships and loyalty, with high levels of
quantifiable customer satisfaction.

• To liaise with tenants, landlords, directors, contractors and other parties to ensure all services are delivered to the
highest standards and expectations are fully met.




Financial Management

• To manage all works and spends in line with budget, maintaining close oversight and control.




What are we looking for?

• Experience working within a fast paced customer service environment

• Residential property management experience is hugely advantageous, but not essential.

• ARLA qualification (desirable)

• Knowledge of principles of customer service excellence.

• Strong organisation skills and the ability to manage multiple and often conflicting deadlines.




We’re not your usual property company. We’re the North West’s leading property managing agent!




At urbanbubble, we’re redefining the way properties are run through community building, customer care, and innovation. Thanks to
our team, that delivers outstanding customer experiences, we’re proud to serve 14,000 residents and growing. We’re looking for
bold, ambitious, resourceful team members to manage and create communities. We want to unlimit what our customers expect, whilst
unleashing your true potential.

So, what do you say – interested?




Don’t meet every single requirement? Don’t count yourself out just yet. Studies have shown some individuals are less likely to
apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At ub we are dedicated to building a diverse workplace based on merit,
great work ethics, and character.




So, if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job
description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. We are an equal
opportunity employer so we invite applicants to contact us to identify any additional support you may need during the recruitment
process.




Apply now and join a fantastic organisation that truly believe that our people should be at the heart of all our decisions!

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Division: UK Construction

Location: Northwest

Senior Quantity Surveyors, are you ready to embark on a new journey?

Do you want to join a thriving Tier 1 contractor?

Projects on average range between £10 - £50 million and the sectors include: Leisure, Justice, Defence, Education, Health and Commercial schemes.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Exposure to the full project lifecycle with involvement across pre-construction through to project delivery
• Working alongside the project delivery team, to ensure the contractual control and cost management of projects across different sectors
• Managing the commercial aspects of subcontract accounts from procurement to interim and final account agreement
• Being involved with the final account negotiation to ensure the best possible outcome
• Manage junior Surveyors

Skills & experience:

• Main contractor experience as the SQS within the Construction space
• Experience of different contract forms
• Experience on projects ranging between £10m to £50m
• Experience in establishing, managing and leading a large project team

Interested in the opportunity above?

Please contact Sam from the Brighton office today.

Randstad Construction Property Engineering is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

A client within the private sector based in Greater Manchester is currently recruiting for a Chartered Building Surveyor to join their team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full time, permanent position with the ideal candidate having experience of working within the public and private sector.

The Role

Key purpose of the role is to generate a high standard of service delivery, achieving successful outcomes for our clients, capturing and sharing knowledge across projects, enhancing our culture of innovation and reinforcing our reputation as a service provider of choice.

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Delivering projects, commissions and professional assignments from inception to completion
• Maintaining effective communication to ensure all information is available for the successful completion of projects
• Liaising with other managers to ensure efficient financial control
• Delivering all work output in an accurate and timely manner
• Representing the company in a professional and diligent manner; meeting, negotiating and corresponding with clients to form strong, and meaningful working relationships

The Candidate

To be considered for this role you will require a degree in BSc (Hons) in Building Surveying or equivalent construction related qualification and be qualified as a MRICS.

The below skills would be essential for the role:

• Strong IT skills such as AutoCAD, NBS, MS Project and other bespoke software
• Well-developed skills in the areas of surveys, dilapidations, repairs, maintenance and contract administration
• Good technical writing and communication skills
• Well-organised, diligent, proactive, assertive, well-disciplined and commercially astute

The Benefits

• Payment of relevant Professional Subscription memberships
• Private Healthcare
• Up to 27-day holiday plus bank holidays with the option of holiday buying or selling.
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Enhanced family friendly benefits
• Plus, much more!

The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such are offering up to £55.000 per annum plus car allowance.

How to Apply

If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to amy.dhawan@servicecare.org.uk or call Amy at Service Care Construction on 01772 208967 to discuss the vacancy in more detail.

Also, if this role is not of interest to you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as we cover all construction-related vacancies across the region.

Referral Bonus

If this role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details, or forward these details to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.

Working hours: 35 hours per weekContract type: PermanentClosing date:Interview method: in person (face to face) This role is subject to:

• Qualification: a property related degree or equivalent
• Membership of Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors or equivalent

We are seeking a Senior Surveyor to work within our Corporate Estates Service. The role holder will support the Principal Surveyor in the day- to- day management of the operational estate, as well as supporting the delivery of a range of strategic Estates projects, including capital projects.

The Service acts as the ‘Corporate Landlord’ for the City Council and maintains and manages the operational estate to support the quality of services provided by the organisation and its partners, reduce costs, reduce carbon emissions, support new ways of working, strengthen community activity, and ensure our properties remain safe and accessible.

The operational estate includes a diverse portfolio of over 300 sites that the Council uses to deliver services, ranging from offices, depots, community centres, accommodation supporting children’s services and health and care services, buildings in parks, leisure centres and changing rooms, libraries and markets. The portfolio includes a number of significant heritage buildings, and major Manchester landmarks. The role includes close working with the Capital Programmes Service and Facilities Management Service, and a range of internal and external stakeholders who rely on the operational estate to deliver services.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate knowledge/experience of the following:

• Working within a large and complex organisation.
• Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders, including senior officers and elected members to ensure their property needs are met.
• An experienced chartered estate surveyor with experience of landlord and tenant matters, including negotiating leases, licenses and managing other property transactions.
• The national policy context for Local Government specifically in respect of property.
• Building and maintaining strong networks of support both internally and externally, and forging effective partnerships with external agencies, voluntary and statutory bodies, and key stakeholders for the continuous improvement of services.

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This is not a role we consider to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without the requirement for Manchester City Council sponsorship.

We’re the local government authority for Manchester, and have teams across the city helping to make this a great place to live for everyone. We’re proud to do local government differently, in a city with an international reputation for diversity, creativity, culture and passion.

When you join us, you’re joining a team of over 7,000 council staff helping to make our ambition for Manchester a reality. Whatever your role, you’ll be supporting our residents and communities to be the best they can be, and helping to build a Manchester that's fairer for everyone who lives, works, volunteers, studies or plays here.

To make our ambition a reality, every person we recruit needs to play their its part. It takes a certain type of behaviour, attitude and way of working to get Manchester where it wants to be. Our people and partners have agreed five ‘behaviours’ – the grounding for how we must work together and treat one another:

• We take time to listen and understand
• We work together and trust each other
• We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
• We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
• We’re proud and passionate about Manchester

A career with us means you can be yourself, thrive, and build the career your talent and ambition deserve.

Creating an inclusive team at Manchester City Council

At Manchester City Council, we strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We want to further increase the diversity of our workforce, in particular the number of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic staff and disabled staff at all levels of the Council. This advert is open to all applicants, and we would particularly encourage applications from candidates identifying with one or both of those characteristics.

If you want to find out more about the role, our ways of working, flexible arrangements or any workplace adjustments, please let us know by emailing jobs@manchester.gov.uk. If you are invited to interview, we will ask you if you require any adjustments for you to best demonstrate your suitability for the role in the interview process.

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

Accessibility

As a Disability Confident Employer, we provide support for employees with physical or mental-health conditions, a disability or neurodiversity. Our workplaces are accessible by design, and we make workplace adjustments including providing aids, adaptations and equipment. These, combined with our flexible working policies such as disability-related leave, enable our employees to perform their role, thrive and be their authentic selves in work.

We’ve also included some useful tips on how to submit the best application.

What we will need from you if you’re successful

If you are successfully offered a position with us, the pre-employment checks you will be asked to undertake will depend on the role you've applied for. As a guide, these may include:

• Passport/ID: You will be required to provide documentary proof of your right to work in the UK – please note that visa sponsorship is not guaranteed for this role
• References (Current and Previous employer)
• Qualification

When you join us

We want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best. If you need additional support to undertake the duties of the role, we’ll make every effort to source any necessary aids, adaptations or equipment. If, however, any task proves to be unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role.

Other relevant information

Why work for us
Who we are - Manchester City Council
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Your new company
A national building consultancy specialist in traditional building surveying, delivering schedules of condition, dilapidation, fire risk assessments etc. They are a great team that will support each other in further training, progression and development. Located in a nice, bright office in Manchester City Centre, they are easily commutable via all the public transport links.

Your new role
As a building surveyor, you will be working alongside a team of senior building surveyors that will share their knowledge, guide you and support you through further training and APC. You will be working on a variety of projects across high-rise residential, commercial, retail, industrial, heritage sectors, giving you the ultimate experience to pass you APC swiftly.

What you'll need to succeed
A bright, graduate building surveyor with at least 12 months UK experience looking for further support with APC and training. This is a building surveying position, therefore a driving licence is essential and you must be eligible to work in the UK.

What you'll get in return
On top of a salary up to £30,000 (DoE) you will receive all the training and support to succeed in your career. You will have a structured approach to APC and a friendly, supportive environment to work in.

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 about your career.

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Your new company
This is a well regarded commercial law firm based in the heart of Manchester.

Your new role
This role will see you join the residential property department and work closely with partners and solicitors on a range of residential property matters.

What you'll need to succeed
The successful candidate will have a strong academic background and a proven track record of managing a range of residential property matters. The role will see you working closely with developers and managing the sales of units on residential schemes. You will have strong communication skills and provide an excellent level of customer care.

What you'll get in return
The successful candidate will benefit from a competitive salary and ongoing progression and development. Hybrid working options are available.

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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Role overview

We're searching for an incredible Property Manager to join the team!

As Property Manager you will deliver a first class service to residential leasehold properties in accordance with RICS and ARMA-Q.
Leading by example, you will support the team in promoting the highest standards of service delivery and customer service.




What do we offer?

• Hybrid policy

• We offer amazing benefits such as salary up to 40K, enhanced family leave policies, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan,
Pet lovers Friday, enhanced sick pay, study support and much much more.

• We also offer enhanced annual leave including your birthday day off and a day off when you buy your house - we believe that you
deserve to celebrate special moments with your loved ones. Family always comes first at ub.




What will you do?




* Ensure our customers and their properties are cared for and maintained to the highest possible standards, in line with budgets,
service level agreements and regulatory requirements.
* Plan, execute and deliver all aspects of the Property Management Schedule (PMS), ensuring that key time scales and customer
commitments are fully met.
* Oversee delivery of planned, cyclical and reactive maintenance, through engagement with our preferred contractors and suppliers
for specific works.
* Deliver a schedule of site visits, including formal monthly and quarterly property assessments together with maintaining an
informal presence, following through actions to completion.
* Ensure all sites as well as residents/contractors/landlords are compliant with statutory and contractual obligations including
RICS, ARMA-Q as well as all compliance and Health and Safety regulations
* Manage key processes such as section 20’s, with oversight of enquiries such as contract renewals, utility renewals, insurance
claims and renewals, Health and Safety reports and accompanying actions.
* Verify Management Information Packs for Leaseholders and Solicitors prior to the sale of a leasehold property and to provide
support and knowledge to the Legal and Compliance team in completing the information packs and responding to customer
enquiries.
* Ensure insurance claims are processed correctly and in a timely manner.
* Build and maintain client relationships to develop strong and lasting partnerships and loyalty, with high levels of
quantifiable customer satisfaction.
* Liaise with tenants, landlords, directors, contractors and other parties to ensure all services are delivered to the highest
standard and expectations are fully met.
* Act as the face of urbanbubble attending management meetings, AGMs and facilitate customer forums - managing logistic and the
information to be shared. Encourage positive attendance and circulate minutes within SLAs.
* Ensure works and all services are delivered against budget, managing purchase orders, invoices, contracts and any associated
financial administration.
* Contribute to effective financial management, producing service charge budgets or carrying out periodic spend v’s budget
reviews.
* Recruit, develop and retain talent, promoting peak performance through effective management of all elements of the employee
lifecycle.
* Identify and meet individual learning needs, acting as coach and mentor.




What we are looking for?




* Experience managing high-rise Residential buildings
* Experience managing AMC Cladding projects
* Knowledgeable in relevant regulations, legislation, guidance and best practice. Able to apply knowledge practically day-to-day,
for example in terms of RICs, ARMA-Q and H&S legislation.
* Ability to manage multiple deadlines and support the team to prioritise work, within a busy environment.
* Effective analytical and decision-making skills.
* Ability to work independently and on own initiative, whilst respecting internal policies and external legislation and
regulation.
* Effective people management and delegation skills.
* Customer service skills
* Industry specific knowledge, built up through experience of residential property management.
* First-class communication skills, both verbal and written, together with strong listening skills.
* AIRPM qualification (preferred)




We’re not your usual property company!

At urbanbubble, we’re redefining the way properties are run through community building, customer care, and innovation. Thanks to
our team, that delivers outstanding customer experiences, we’re proud to serve 14,000 residents and growing. We’re looking for
bold, ambitious, resourceful team members to manage and create communities. We want to unlimit what our customers expect, whilst
unleashing your true potential.

So, what do you say – interested?




Apply now and join a fantastic organisation that truly believe that our people should be at the heart of all our decisions!

We are an equal opportunity employer, and invite applicants to contact us to identify any additional support you may need during
the recruitment process.

Job Specification: Quantity Surveyor
Location: Manchester
Salary: £40K - £60K DOE
Specialization: High-end fit-out of commercial office spaces

Company Overview:
We are a reputable main contractor based in Manchester, specializing in high-end fit-out projects for commercial office spaces. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on quality, we deliver bespoke solutions tailored to our clients' needs. We are currently seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor to join our dynamic team.

Position Overview:
The Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for managing the financial aspects of projects from inception to completion, with the ability to take on estimating and procurement duties as required. This role is critical to ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within budget, while maintaining the highest standards of quality.

Key Responsibilities:
Cost Management: Prepare and manage project budgets, cost plans, and forecasts throughout the project lifecycle.
Estimating: Carry out detailed cost estimates for project bids, ensuring accuracy and competitiveness.
Procurement: Identify and select suppliers and subcontractors, negotiating contracts to secure favorable terms and conditions.
Value Engineering: Work with project teams to identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or performance.
Project Administration: Monitor and report on project financial performance, including cash flow, profit margins, and variations.
Site Visits: Conduct regular site visits to assess progress, identify issues, and ensure compliance with project specifications.
Collaboration: Liaise with project managers, architects, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals and objectives.

Qualifications:
Relevant degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Proven experience as a Fit Out Quantity Surveyor, ideally within the commercial sector.
Strong understanding of estimating and procurement processes.
Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
Proficient in relevant software (e.g., CostX, Excel) and industry standards.

What We Offer:
Competitive salary between £40K - £60K, depending on experience.
Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
A supportive and collaborative work environment.
Involvement in high-profile projects that challenge and inspire.

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Estate Planning Solicitor
£32,000-£44,000 plus excellent benefits (Work level 6A)
Full time, 37.5 hours
We're now working in a hybrid way, with colleagues dividing their time between home and any of our offices in Manchester, Sheffield, Bristol, or Stratford upon Avon. Visit colleagues.coop.co.uk/hybrid-working-policy for more information.

We're looking for estate planning solicitors to join our technical Estate Planning team within Co-op Legal Services.

At Co-op Legal Services we do things differently, whether that's continuously innovating our technology to support your delivery or our tailored internal progression framework to support your development. We're committed to providing an exceptional client experience and the opportunity to build a rewarding career with us. In this role you'll manage estate planning cases end to end with a client-focussed approach to targets. You won't need to bring a following of clients with you as we will source new work for you. We've doubled our Estate Planning team within the past few years, and as we continue to grow, there will be plenty of opportunity for progression.

What you'll do

* own caseload of complex Estate Planning cases to include Wills, Trusts and LPAs
* use our case management system to make sure information is recorded accurately
* engage with clients mainly by telephone and email
* work collaboratively with expert support from the team to continually develop your legal skills, administrative support will also be provided at certain case levels
* use your legal knowledge to mentor more junior members of the team

This role would suit people who have

* qualified as a solicitor or chartered legal executive or TEP qualification, with a background in estate planning
* knowledge of tax systems within England & Wales;
* strong attention to detail and the ability to draft documents
* the ability to use your initiative and effectively prioritise your work
* a client-focused approach with the ability to build positive relationships in a remote setting

Why Co-op?

Here you'll do work that matters. Co-op is an organisation with a purpose beyond profit, and by contributing to our success you'll help us to realise our vision of co-operating for a fairer world. You'll also get a package that includes:
* competitive salary
* private healthcare
* coaching, training and support to help you develop
* pension with up to 10% employer contributions
* annual incentive scheme
* Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
* 28 days holiday (rising to 32 in line with service) plus bank holidays
* discounts on Co-op products and services

Building an inclusive work environment

We're actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. We want to build inclusive work environments, where our colleagues have equal opportunities to reach their full potential. We celebrate our differences, and recognise the importance of our teams reflecting the communities they serve.

If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We're also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we'll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.

We'll ask whether you'd like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply.

If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, we'll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate.

You can find out more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process.

You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme and all our commitments to diversity and inclusion at colleagues.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-and-wellbeing.

If you're successful in your application, we'll perform some background checks as part of our pre-employment screening process. These will include an SRA check, credit checks, and a DBS (disclosure and barring service) check. Please note Co-op does not offer visa sponsorship for this role.