Total 18 Others level Construction / Property job vacancies in IV30 6WQ

Support Worker

£12.00 per hour - 30 hours per week

Do you have a passion for making a difference?

We are looking for caring, trustworthy and dedicated individuals to join our team. Every day is different as we promote our service users to make their own choices, achieve their goals and live as independently as possible.

About the role:

You will be able to help people you support to live the life they want, ensuring they have choices and control over the planning and delivery of their support. You will enable them to reach their potential by providing both physical and emotional support, along with encouraging them to develop positive relationships socially. You will be working with individuals both at home and within the community

At Elgin we are a lively service! The people we support enjoy a variety of activities including: swimming, horse riding, going to the gym, socialising, shopping and spending time with friends and family.

Working with a variety of individuals in Elgin you will provide support with:


Day to day tasks
Personal care
Medication administration
Social integration
Hobbies and interests
Appointments


You will help to organise and participate in activities and you’ll support a range of life skills. You will be comfortable with lone working during a typical shift. An understanding and/or experience of autism and recognised qualifications such as SVQ 2/3 are preferred for this role, although not essential as Real Life Options will put you through the SVQ 2/3.

Shift pattern and working hours;

Successful applicants will cover a variety of shifts, examples of shift patterns are as follows:


8:00am – 4:00pm
10:00am – 6:00pm
8.30 am – 8-30 pm
4pm – 9pm
3:00pm – 10:00pm
Sleepover shift: 11:00pm – 11:00am


**Sleepover shifts are an essential part of the rota, applicants must be prepared to work sleepovers

Due to the nature of the role and the activities the people we support like to participate in, a driver with a clean license is highly advantageous.

In addition due to our location, limited public transport links and shift patterns candidates need to be drivers or local to the area.

An enhanced PVG will be required for this role

Benefits and Rewards


A minimum of 28-days paid holiday a year, including bank holidays (pro-rata for part time staff)
Accredited training giving you the knowledge and skills to deliver a first rate job
An employer contributory pension scheme
Mileage paid at 35p per mile flat rate up to 10,000 mile per year


In addition to the above you also have access to the following great benefits:


Health Cash Plan (for full/part time contracted hours)
£10,000 Life cover
A free Employee Assistance Programme (including a medical helpline, telephone and face-to-face counselling, debt, financial and legal information)
A reward gateway with access to discounted goods and services
Cycle to Work Scheme
A financial wellbeing scheme
Refer a Friend Incentive Bonus (terms and conditions apply)
Recognition Initiatives


We are keen to recruit someone with the right values and behaviours who can help us to ensure our workplace values are at the heart of everything we do these are:

Respect – Honesty – Responsibility – Excellence

If you can circle 6 or more of the skills below, then you could be the person we are looking for:

Honest - Good Communicator - Strong Values – Flexible - Passionate - Self Motivated - Reliable - Caring - Inclusive

Please note that initial contact with applicants will usually be by email, so please check all of your email folders regularly, including your junk mail folders.

Real Life Options are an equal opportunities employer. We seek to recruit, train and promote the best person for the job, to make full use of the talents and resources of all our people and to craft a working environment free from unlawful discrimination, victimisation and harassment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty, a medical condition or individual need that you believe may affect your performance in selection, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to our processes to enable you to perform at your best so please do let us know.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job Description

To assist the Asset Manager (Commercial Buildings) provide a high quality, efficient and effective property management and property advice service to the Council and its clients/customers/partners.

This post allows for a hybrid way of working, combining working in a team office and from home. Other flexible working options are also potentially available.

Graduate Surveyor only - Postholders with a degree accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors would be offered a contract conditional upon them achieving full membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors within 3 years, with competencies relevant to the post.

Requirements

Advice to Committees, Elected Members and Council Officials

Management of the Council’s Property Portfolio

Management and Development of the Council’s Industrial Portfolio

Valuations

Disposal of Surplus Property

Acquisition of Property

Corporate Activities

Service Delivery

The Individual

Significant experience in the acquisition, disposal, valuation and management of industrial, commercial and residential property. NB this would not be required for the Graduate Surveyor Post. Previous experience of working in a Local Authority or Private Sector Estates Team/Practice would be advantageous.

Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors with a minimum of two years post qualification experience in valuation and estates management. NB for the Graduate Estates Surveyor post Degree accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors or other equivalent qualification approved by the RICS is required.

Computer literate and knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Ability to work using initiative and common sense and take balanced decisions.

Self-confidence.

Self motivation, ability to deal with a heavy workload with the minimum of supervision.

You will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Moray to meet the operational requirements of the Service. Due to the rural nature of Moray this is normally undertaken by use of a car/van.

Ability to work to a high degree of accuracy.

An ability to meet set standards and agreed targets.

Effective organisational skills/time management with the ability to respond to conflicting and competing priorities.

Hold a current, full driving license

Effective communication (oral & written), negotiation and presentation skills.

Ability to communicate with people at all levels.

Understanding the importance of effective team working.

Appreciation, acceptance of and a commitment to, the importance of confidentiality.

Willingness to accept direction/delegation.

Ability to work in an open plan office.

Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces, including basements and attics.

Flexibility to meet the needs and demands of the service.

Ability to work in different offices dependent on service requirements.

Closing Date: 15 November 2024

Starting Salary: Estates Surveyor £43,204.20 per annum, with annual increments to £47,370.05 per annum/Graduate Estates Surveyor - £33,439.90 per annum with annual increments to £36,173.15 per annum.

£22.92 per hour to £25.13 per hour/£17.74 per hour to £19.19 per hour

36.25 hours per week

For further information, please contact Ian Walker, Asset Manager (Commercial Buildings) on 07855 146191

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We are looking to recruit a suitably qualified and experienced individual to the position of Lecturer in Construction - Carpentry and Joinery at the Linkwood Technology Centre in Elgin.

Job Objectives:
1. To undertake appropriate duties associated with learning, teaching and assessment and to teach students allocated.
2. To engage in quality assurance activities.
3. To participate in staff development activities, and to undertake scholarship, consultancy and research work where appropriate.
4. To contribute to the development and maintenance of good working relationships within the Directorate, the College and with external agencies.
5. To undertake such other reasonable duties appropriate to the post that may be delegated from time to time by the Line Manager.

We are looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced individual to join us as a Lecturer in Construction - Carpentry and Joinery at our Linkwood Technology Centre.

35 hours per week

Fixed Term until 30 June 2025

Applicants should be educated to SVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant subject with a minimum 3 years’ post apprenticeship commercial experience.

Closing date: 9am, Tuesday 24th September 2024

For further information visit: www.moray.uhi.ac.uk/vacancies or email mc.jobline@moray.uhi.ac.uk

Please quote the reference number.

All appointments are made subject to references and appropriate PVG Membership.

Job Description

To assist the Asset Manager (Commercial Buildings) provide a high quality, efficient and effective property management and property advice service to the Council and its clients/customers/partners.

This post allows for a hybrid way of working, combining working in a team office and from home. Other flexible working options are also potentially available.

Requirements

Advice to Committees, Elected Members and Council Officials

Management of the Council’s Property Portfolio

Management and Development of the Council’s Industrial Portfolio

Valuations

Disposal of Surplus Property

Acquisition of Property

Corporate Activities

Service Delivery

The Individual

Significant experience in the acquisition, disposal, valuation and management of industrial and commercial property.

Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Commercial/Corporate Real Estate).

Computer literate and knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Ability to work using initiative and common sense and take balanced decisions.

Self-confidence.

Self motivation, ability to deal with a heavy workload with the minimum of supervision.

You will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Moray to meet the operational requirements of the Service. Due to the rural nature of Moray this is normally undertaken by use of a car/van.

Ability to work to a high degree of accuracy.

An ability to meet set standards and agreed targets.

Effective organisational skills/time management with the ability to respond to conflicting and competing priorities.

Hold a current, full driving license.

Closing Date: 20 September 2024

Starting Salary: £41,696.20 per annum

£22.12 per hour

36.25 hours per week

For further information, please contact Neil Strachan, Property Asset Manager on 07976 494803

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Job Description

To assist with the delivery of a high quality, efficient and effective Professional Quantity Surveying Practice as directed by the Principal Quantity Surveyor/Quantity Surveyor all in accordance with the needs and priorities of the Council, relative to work commissions for internal and external Clients.

Requirements

To assist the Principal Quantity Surveyor in all aspects of administration of the Quantity Surveying Practice.

To perform all tasks relative to a Quantity Surveying Technician and assist with cost aspects of allocated projects from inception to completion.

To ensure the timeous provision of appropriate information to the Principal Quantity Surveyor.

To assist with ‘Best Value’ issues relating to the Quantity Surveying Practice.

To assist with planning and programming of Capital and Revenue Works as requested, for all Clients.

The Individual

Experience in a Professional Quantity Surveying Practice.

Appropriate Technical qualifications to HNC/HND or equivalent level in Quantity Surveying.

Willingness to work in a demanding position where a flexible approach is required.

Ability to accept delegation.

Good organisational skills.

Knowledge of policies, issues, procedures and practices, relating to the delivery of a Quantity Surveying Service.

Good analytical and numerical skills.

IT skills.

Full Driving Licence.

Good communication skills (both oral and written).

Good negotiation skills.

Ability to relate well to colleagues, Elected Members and the public.

General level of fitness for on site activities associated with construction sites.

Closing date: 26 July 2024

Starting salary: £32,176.95 per annum

£17.07 per hour

36.25 hours per week

For further information, please contact Moray MacLeod, Design & Construction Manager on 07527 387528/01343 563727.

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We are looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced individual to join us as a Lecturer in Construction - Carpentry and Joinery at our Linkwood Technology Centre.

35 hours per week

Fixed Term until 30 June 2025

Applicants should be educated to SVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant subject with a minimum 5 years’ post apprenticeship commercial experience.

Closing date: 9am, Monday 5th August 2024

For further information visit: www.moray.uhi.ac.uk/vacancies or email mc.jobline@moray.uhi.ac.uk

Please quote the reference number.

All appointments are made subject to references and appropriate PVG Membership.

Your new company

Our clients are a leading organisation who have a clear focus on energy efficiency and are committed to improving residential properties across Aberdeenshire and Moray. As part of our exciting energy efficiency upgrade project, we are seeking a skilled and dedicated Asbestos Surveyor to join the team. This role is a long-term contract, up to 12 months, offering an immediate start.

Your new role

Your role will involve conducting asbestos surveys in accordance with current legislation and HSE guidance on tenanted properties across Moray and Aberdeenshire. You will analyse survey reports to extract key information for effective asbestos management. This role will allow you to collaborate with other team members to ensure safe and efficient survey processes. You will provide accurate and timely reports on asbestos findings.

What you'll need to succeed

In order to be considered for this position, you will hold qualifications in asbestos surveying (e.g., BOHS P402, P403, P404). You will have previous experience of working in an asbestos surveying position. You will have familiarity and a strong knowledge of asbestos regulations and best practice. You will have strong IT skills, excellent attention to detail and produce high-quality work. You will be working with a Project Manager and other surveyors as part of this project, so it's key that you are a team player and able to collaborate effectively.

What you'll get in return


This role offers an immediate start, a long-term temporary contract up to 12 months. This is an ideal opportunity to start working on a project and see through from start to end. You will be paid a competitive rate of pay either PAYE or via a Limited Company, paid mileage for travel across the properties as well.


What you need to do now

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

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Your new company

Our clients are a leading organisation who have a clear focus on energy efficiency and are committed to improving residential properties across Aberdeenshire and Moray. As part of our exciting energy efficiency upgrade project, we are seeking a skilled and dedicated Asbestos Surveyor to join the team. This role is a long-term contract, up to 12 months, offering an immediate start.

Your new role

Your role will involve conducting asbestos surveys in accordance with current legislation and HSE guidance on tenanted properties across Moray and Aberdeenshire. You will analyse survey reports to extract key information for effective asbestos management. This role will allow you to collaborate with other team members to ensure safe and efficient survey processes. You will provide accurate and timely reports on asbestos findings.

What you'll need to succeed

In order to be considered for this position, you will hold qualifications in asbestos surveying (e.g., BOHS P402, P403, P404). You will have previous experience of working in an asbestos surveying position. You will have familiarity and a strong knowledge of asbestos regulations and best practice. You will have strong IT skills, excellent attention to detail and produce high-quality work. You will be working with a Project Manager and other surveyors as part of this project, so it's key that you are a team player and able to collaborate effectively.

What you'll get in return


This role offers an immediate start, a long-term temporary contract up to 12 months. This is an ideal opportunity to start working on a project and see through from start to end. You will be paid a competitive rate of pay either PAYE or via a Limited Company, paid mileage for travel across the properties as well.


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.

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

We are looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced individual to join us as a Lecturer in Construction - Carpentry and Joinery at our Linkwood Technology Centre.

35 hours per week
Fixed Term until: 30 June 2025

Your new company

Our clients are a leading organisation who have a clear focus on energy efficiency and are committed to improving residential properties across Aberdeenshire and Moray. As part of our exciting energy efficiency upgrade project, we are seeking a skilled and dedicated Asbestos Surveyor to join the team. This role is a long-term contract, up to 12 months, offering an immediate start.

Your new role

Your role will involve conducting asbestos surveys in accordance with current legislation and HSE guidance on tenanted properties across Moray and Aberdeenshire. You will analyse survey reports to extract key information for effective asbestos management. This role will allow you to collaborate with other team members to ensure safe and efficient survey processes. You will provide accurate and timely reports on asbestos findings.

What you'll need to succeed

In order to be considered for this position, you will hold qualifications in asbestos surveying (e.g., BOHS P402, P403, P404). You will have previous experience of working in an asbestos surveying position. You will have familiarity and a strong knowledge of asbestos regulations and best practice. You will have strong IT skills, excellent attention to detail and produce high-quality work. You will be working with a Project Manager and other surveyors as part of this project, so it's key that you are a team player and able to collaborate effectively.

What you'll get in return


This role offers an immediate start, a long-term temporary contract up to 12 months. This is an ideal opportunity to start working on a project and see through from start to end. You will be paid a competitive rate of pay either PAYE or via a Limited Company, paid mileage for travel across the properties as well.


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.

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

Moray is an innovative, friendly local authority and a great place to live, work, grow and enjoy life in wonderful surroundings. We have exciting opportunities available at present to join us in our Construction and Design Department within the Housing and Property Service.

Our strategic plans set out the direction to deliver an ambitious growth and development programme, on which to build our future vision and achieve our ambitions.

If you are interested in becoming a part of this and playing a key role in developing our property strategy, we would love to hear from you.

Principal Quantity Surveyor
Salary: £53,062.75 per annum

This post is a 36.25 hours contract, eligible for flexible working and hybrid home/office working and attractive pension.

Moray MacLeod, Design & Construction Manager

Closing date for this post: 3rd May 2024

Moray is an innovative, friendly local authority and a great place to live, work, grow and enjoy life in wonderful surroundings. We have exciting opportunities available at present to join us in our Construction and Design Department within the Housing and Property Service.

Our strategic plans set out the direction to deliver an ambitious growth and development programme, on which to build our future vision and achieve our ambitions.

If you are interested in becoming a part of this and playing a key role in developing our property strategy, we would love to hear from you.

Quantity Surveying Assistant
Salary: £35,909.25 per annum

This post is a 36.25 hours contract, eligible for flexible working and hybrid home/office working and attractive pension.

Moray MacLeod, Design & Construction Manager

Closing date this post: 3rd May 2024

Job Description

Moray is an innovative, friendly local authority and a great place to live, work, grow
and enjoy life in wonderful surroundings. Through a new, dynamic change of structure, we have exciting opportunities available at present to join us in our Housing and Property Service.

Our strategic plans set out the direction to deliver an ambitious growth and development programme, on which to build our future vision and achieve our ambitions.

If you are interested in becoming a part of this and playing a key role in developing our property strategy, we would love to hear from you.

Requirements

To develop and manage a high quality, efficient and effective Professional Quantity Surveying Service as directed by the Design and Construction Manager, all in accordance with the needs and priorities of the Council, relative to work commissions for internal Clients.

Responsibilities

To lead and develop the Quantity Surveying Group in all aspects of management delegated by the Design and Construction Manager, including staff resourcing, delegation of work and supervision of staff.

To perform all tasks relative to a Professional Quantity Surveyor and take responsibility for cost aspects of all Capital and Revenue projects for Council Departments and External Clients.

To ensure the timeous provision of appropriate information to the Design and Construction Manager , Clients and Members on matters of legitimate concern.

To co-ordinate ‘Best Value’ and Team Improvement Plan issues relating to the Quantity Surveying Group.

To assist with planning and programming of Capital and Revenue Works as requested, for all Clients.

To assist the Design & Construction Manager with provision of professional fee charging details to facilitate year end journal transfers from Client accounts by the Accountancy Section.

The Individual

Considerable post Chartered Surveyor experience in a Professional Quantity Surveying environment.

Degree level qualification in Quantity Surveying and/or Professional Associate of the RICS (past or present). Current membership of a recognised professional organisation is required.

Commitment to Continuing Professional Development.

Willingness to work in a demanding position where a flexible approach is required.

Ability to accept delegated responsibility.

Ability to organise and supervise work and staff.

Knowledge of policies, issues, procedures and practices, relating to the delivery of a multi-disciplinary Professional Property Service.

Good analytical and numerical skills.

Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Good communication skills (both oral and written).

Good negotiation skills.

Ability to relate well to Colleagues, Clients, Elected Members and the Public.

Knowledge of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations.

Closing Date: 3 May 2024
Starting Salary: £53,062.75 per year
£28.15 per hour
36.25 hours per week

For further information, please contact Moray Macleod, Design & Construction Manager on 07527 387528/01343 563727

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Job Description

This post will support the development and delivery of communications and engagement to press, public and staff for high profile programmes of work within the Learning Estate project team via a range of platforms and media, including the production of creative content for social media and web-based platforms.

Requirements

1. Assist with the creation of content for the council’s communication activities with press, public and staff
2. Provide a point of contact for media enquiries and create engaging press releases
3. Provide advice and guidance to council staff, heads of service, senior managers and councillors on media issues as required
4. Attend council meetings and provide publicly accessible reports
5. Assist with the planning, promotion and implementation of public engagement events
6. Participate in the Council’s Employee Review and Development Programme

The Individual

• Good understanding of local government
• Strong background in communications industry

• Relevant Degree or equivalent experience in communications marketing or other relevant discipline

• Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills

• Adaptable, self-motivated and able to work on own initiative
• Ability to use photographic and filming equipment
• Excellent written skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Experienced social media manager
• Good understanding of the needs and working practices of print, broadcast and digital media
• Ability to ‘spot a story’
• Experience in public engagement
• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Effective interviewing, listening and influencing skills
• Ability to engage effectively with the public
• Ability to focus on agreed objectives, to ensure they are achieved within agreed timescales
• Proven ability to plan and manage workload, work to tight deadlines
• Experience of working in a confidential environment

Closing Date: 5th April 2024

Salary: £35,909.25

Hourly Rate: £19.05

Hours Per Week: 36.25 hours

For all enquiries please contact: Kirsty Craig 07817 955 756

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