Senior Design Manager JOBS UK

Senior Design Manager JOBS UK

Lendlease Our reputation is founded on how we have achieved these and the many other challenging projects. Meticulous safety standards, an ongoing pursuit of improved sustainability and a creative approach to problem-solving all play a part in achieving high standards and high levels of success. And so naturally we are seeking those with the highest potential to achieve. Build your career with us. 

Job summary We are looking for an experienced Design Manager (construction industry) to take specific responsibility for all aspects of project design delivery. 

Duties

• Contribute to detailed design work which may include overseeing the preparation of drawings and tender documents and coordinating architectural design, detailing and specification writing within a multi-disciplinary team to ensure that all architectural and/or mechanical design works are carried out in accordance with company procedures and "best practice" standards.
• Participate in the development and review of design parameters and principles which may involve coordinating design work between disciplines, preparing front-end feasibility studies and concept designs, monitoring and ensuring the quality, efficiency and completeness of architectural design solutions.
• Maintain current knowledge and keep abreast of emerging developments, trends and applicable current legislative requirements affecting all aspects of architectural design, providing technical expertise in the development and/or review of policies and procedures in relation to architectural structures and systems to ensure the delivery of effective and innovative solutions and high-quality installations.
• Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, liaising with project teams at an operational level throughout the entire project to ensure that clients requirements and objectives are met.

Skills and Experience

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in an architectural related discipline, combined with an advanced knowledge of role.
• Experience in using computer design and architectural design presentation software packages and/or expert knowledge of Construction, Property Development and/or Retirement Living industries and relevant legislations.
• Experience in working on design and development projects with an emphasis on the production and preparation of specifications and in the area of planning and conceptual building design with strong understanding of modern building materials, building services systems and construction principles.
• Problem solving, planning, organising and analytical skills with the ability to guide and coach others in the resolution of complex problems and manage competing priorities, work effectively and deliver quality results within strict timeframes.
• Good interpersonal skills to build relationships with key stakeholders.
• Competencies include; Interpersonal Ability, Planning and Organising, Problem Solving and Analytical Thinking, Technology and Process.

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Senior Design Manager JOBS UK

Senior Design Manager JOBS UK

Lendlease Our reputation is founded on how we have achieved these and the many other challenging projects. Meticulous safety standards, an ongoing pursuit of improved sustainability and a creative approach to problem-solving all play a part in achieving high standards and high levels of success. And so naturally we are seeking those with the highest potential to achieve. Build your career with us. 

Job summary We are looking for an experienced Design Manager (construction industry) to take specific responsibility for all aspects of project design delivery. 

Duties

• Contribute to detailed design work which may include overseeing the preparation of drawings and tender documents and coordinating architectural design, detailing and specification writing within a multi-disciplinary team to ensure that all architectural and/or mechanical design works are carried out in accordance with company procedures and "best practice" standards.
• Participate in the development and review of design parameters and principles which may involve coordinating design work between disciplines, preparing front-end feasibility studies and concept designs, monitoring and ensuring the quality, efficiency and completeness of architectural design solutions.
• Maintain current knowledge and keep abreast of emerging developments, trends and applicable current legislative requirements affecting all aspects of architectural design, providing technical expertise in the development and/or review of policies and procedures in relation to architectural structures and systems to ensure the delivery of effective and innovative solutions and high-quality installations.
• Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, liaising with project teams at an operational level throughout the entire project to ensure that clients requirements and objectives are met.

Skills and Experience

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in an architectural related discipline, combined with an advanced knowledge of role.
• Experience in using computer design and architectural design presentation software packages and/or expert knowledge of Construction, Property Development and/or Retirement Living industries and relevant legislations.
• Experience in working on design and development projects with an emphasis on the production and preparation of specifications and in the area of planning and conceptual building design with strong understanding of modern building materials, building services systems and construction principles.
• Problem solving, planning, organising and analytical skills with the ability to guide and coach others in the resolution of complex problems and manage competing priorities, work effectively and deliver quality results within strict timeframes.
• Good interpersonal skills to build relationships with key stakeholders.
• Competencies include; Interpersonal Ability, Planning and Organising, Problem Solving and Analytical Thinking, Technology and Process.

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Building Surveyor Jobs Akton Recruitment

Building Surveyor Jobs Akton Recruitment

Akton Recruitment

Building Surveyor

Freelance £250£300 per day

Twickenham, London

A reputable independent construction contractor is looking for an experienced building surveyor to work on a long term freelance basis based in Twickenham. The purpose is to manage a number of specific projects (schools) signed off and ready to be delivered.

Qualification of MRICS as a building surveyor or working towards this as a minimum;
Contract administration for refurbishment projects, internal redecorations and fit out.
condition surveying
report writing
design and specification writing
High-quality communication and presentation skills

The contract will be for a minimum of 6 months and requires a self-motivated and disciplined approach to ensure the client managed in the appropriate manner.

Principal Duties & Accountabilities

Assist in establishing a clients requirements and undertake feasibility studies;
Coordinating other members and stakeholders in the design team;
Preparing tender and contract documents, e.g. JCT, NEC forms, and bespoke contracts;
Advising on and acting in accordance with CDM 2015, Principle Designer
Ensure projects are completed on budget and to schedule;
Advise clients on schemes, projects and determine requirements;
Prepare scheme designs with costings, programs for completion of projects and specification of works;
Organize documents for tender and advise on appointing contractors, designers and procurement routes;
Undertaking a variety of surveys and inspections including condition surveys, dilapidation surveys. Determine the condition of existing buildings, identify and analyze defects, including proposals for repair;
Advise on energy efficiency, environmental impact, and sustainable construction;
Deal with planning applications and advise on property legislation and building regulations;
Assess and design buildings to meet the needs of people with disabilities;
Negotiate dilapidations (when there is a legal liability for a property state of disrepair);
Advise on the health and safety aspects of buildings;

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Building Surveyor Jobs Akton Recruitment

Building Surveyor Jobs Akton Recruitment

Akton Recruitment

Building Surveyor

Freelance £250£300 per day

Twickenham, London

A reputable independent construction contractor is looking for an experienced building surveyor to work on a long term freelance basis based in Twickenham. The purpose is to manage a number of specific projects (schools) signed off and ready to be delivered.

Qualification of MRICS as a building surveyor or working towards this as a minimum;
Contract administration for refurbishment projects, internal redecorations and fit out.
condition surveying
report writing
design and specification writing
High-quality communication and presentation skills

The contract will be for a minimum of 6 months and requires a self-motivated and disciplined approach to ensure the client managed in the appropriate manner.

Principal Duties & Accountabilities

Assist in establishing a clients requirements and undertake feasibility studies;
Coordinating other members and stakeholders in the design team;
Preparing tender and contract documents, e.g. JCT, NEC forms, and bespoke contracts;
Advising on and acting in accordance with CDM 2015, Principle Designer
Ensure projects are completed on budget and to schedule;
Advise clients on schemes, projects and determine requirements;
Prepare scheme designs with costings, programs for completion of projects and specification of works;
Organize documents for tender and advise on appointing contractors, designers and procurement routes;
Undertaking a variety of surveys and inspections including condition surveys, dilapidation surveys. Determine the condition of existing buildings, identify and analyze defects, including proposals for repair;
Advise on energy efficiency, environmental impact, and sustainable construction;
Deal with planning applications and advise on property legislation and building regulations;
Assess and design buildings to meet the needs of people with disabilities;
Negotiate dilapidations (when there is a legal liability for a property state of disrepair);
Advise on the health and safety aspects of buildings;

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Project Manager Jobs Ardmore Construction Limited

Ardmore Construction Limited

Ardmore Group are seeking a Project Manager for one of our latest prestigious site in SE1 the project manager would ideally have experience in building schools , experience being a number 1 on site and able to client face and deal with multiple stake holders

As a tier 1 Main Contractor we are looking for an experienced project manager with that wants to progress and achieve excellence in their trade.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Take overall responsibility for the construction project. Maintain and enhance relations with the client, professional team, subcontractors, local authority, regulators and the general public. Attend weekly and monthly client meetings and prepare progress reports for the client.

• Manage the cost of construction within the budget allowed and variations agreed with the client and/or Ardmore Directors. Highlight variations from budget for a Directors decision. Review the monthly Contract Value Report (CVR) prepared by the commercial manager. Attend a monthly CVR meeting to explain the position to the Directors.

• Establish the site to provide a good working office and welfare environment in compliance with company norms and legal requirements.

• Manage the allocated site management and administrative personnel and take time to develop them individually to make use of their strengths and address their weaknesses, building them into a loyal team. Aim to inspire them through example.

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The Project Manager has the following duties:-

• Assist in the preparation and production of Procurement Programme and lists of tendering contractors based on the head office procurement database subject to sign off by the Directors.
• Attend Part 2 Subcontractor procurement meetings with commercial staff
• Check and verify (by way of signature) Purchase Control Forms for compliance with budgetary constraints and the Building Contract
• Check and verify (by way of signature) Sub-Contractor and Consultant’s payments
• Active involvement in cost control such as resourcing levels compared to budgets, preliminaries expenditure generally and work packages
• See that surveyors take off quantities of materials in accordance with the required delivery schedule so as to maintain a flow of materials for construction without bringing materials to site too early.
• Contribution to Value Engineering exercises

The Project Manager has the following duties:-

• Assist with the initial Design Risk Assessment
• Provide construction programme
• Assist in compilation of Procurement Schedule
• Be party to the production of the Risk Register
• Take an active role with DTM process
• Understand the ER’s and project scope
• Have day-to-day control of the DM
• Be party to agreeing the stage payments for the design team
• Take an active role with VE issues
• Assess the suitability of design
• Be party to the samples process
• Be actively involved with the site information gathering, site records for Code and BREEAM
• Be party to the design delivery programme
• Be party to and oversee the production and delivery of the health and safety file and operation and maintenance manuals at the end of the project

Unsolicited CVs: in relation to speculative CVs received from providers without a prior assignment issued in writing by Ardmore’s Recruitment team, no fee payable by Ardmore will apply.

“As part of our recruitment process for all roles including employees, consultants and subcontractors, we collect and process personal data relating to job candidates and potential candidates. We explain how we use personal information in the Candidate privacy notice”.

Project Manager Jobs Ardmore Construction Limited

Ardmore Construction Limited

Ardmore Group are seeking a Project Manager for one of our latest prestigious site in SE1 the project manager would ideally have experience in building schools , experience being a number 1 on site and able to client face and deal with multiple stake holders

As a tier 1 Main Contractor we are looking for an experienced project manager with that wants to progress and achieve excellence in their trade.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Take overall responsibility for the construction project. Maintain and enhance relations with the client, professional team, subcontractors, local authority, regulators and the general public. Attend weekly and monthly client meetings and prepare progress reports for the client.

• Manage the cost of construction within the budget allowed and variations agreed with the client and/or Ardmore Directors. Highlight variations from budget for a Directors decision. Review the monthly Contract Value Report (CVR) prepared by the commercial manager. Attend a monthly CVR meeting to explain the position to the Directors.

• Establish the site to provide a good working office and welfare environment in compliance with company norms and legal requirements.

• Manage the allocated site management and administrative personnel and take time to develop them individually to make use of their strengths and address their weaknesses, building them into a loyal team. Aim to inspire them through example.

APPLY NOW

The Project Manager has the following duties:-

• Assist in the preparation and production of Procurement Programme and lists of tendering contractors based on the head office procurement database subject to sign off by the Directors.
• Attend Part 2 Subcontractor procurement meetings with commercial staff
• Check and verify (by way of signature) Purchase Control Forms for compliance with budgetary constraints and the Building Contract
• Check and verify (by way of signature) Sub-Contractor and Consultant’s payments
• Active involvement in cost control such as resourcing levels compared to budgets, preliminaries expenditure generally and work packages
• See that surveyors take off quantities of materials in accordance with the required delivery schedule so as to maintain a flow of materials for construction without bringing materials to site too early.
• Contribution to Value Engineering exercises

The Project Manager has the following duties:-

• Assist with the initial Design Risk Assessment
• Provide construction programme
• Assist in compilation of Procurement Schedule
• Be party to the production of the Risk Register
• Take an active role with DTM process
• Understand the ER’s and project scope
• Have day-to-day control of the DM
• Be party to agreeing the stage payments for the design team
• Take an active role with VE issues
• Assess the suitability of design
• Be party to the samples process
• Be actively involved with the site information gathering, site records for Code and BREEAM
• Be party to the design delivery programme
• Be party to and oversee the production and delivery of the health and safety file and operation and maintenance manuals at the end of the project

Unsolicited CVs: in relation to speculative CVs received from providers without a prior assignment issued in writing by Ardmore’s Recruitment team, no fee payable by Ardmore will apply.

“As part of our recruitment process for all roles including employees, consultants and subcontractors, we collect and process personal data relating to job candidates and potential candidates. We explain how we use personal information in the Candidate privacy notice”.

Voids Surveyor Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

Voids Surveyor Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

Voids Surveyor job in Stevenage to start asap on a long term temporary basis

I am currently recruiting for a Voids Surveyor to join my client in Stevenage on an ongoing temporary basis. This job will be full time Monday to Friday working from 9am to 5pm.

You will be responsible for ensuring empty homes and mutual exchange works are of a high standard. You will also be responsible for diagnosis of all repair and project works, quality control and procurement. This role will involve taking a lead on key processes and time scales for completion of surveys. As the Empty Homes Project Officer you will be expected to liaise with contractors and tenants. You will also be expected to attend pre termination inspections and liaise with outgoing tenants and agree required works and any recharges.

You will need to have experience of managing contractors and liaising with tenants as well as the ability to prepare and interpret specifications and prepare schedules of work utilising the schedule of rates. It is also essential that candidates have awareness of social housing and experience of working in a building maintenance environment

This job is to start immediately so candidates will need to be available

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