Total 139 Construction / Property job vacancies in Bristol, Avon, BS1 4ER

Do you want to work for a company whose purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes, and to transform businesses, communities, and opportunities for it's employees? Mott MacDonald is a global consultancy whose people do exactly that.

As a chartered Quantity Surveyor you will have experience in the Health Sector to join our Health Advisory Team principally based in London. Knowledge of other sectors would be of interest including higher education, residential and schools.

Again in 2023 we are in the Glassdoor Top 50 places to work which reflects our investment to support the development of our staff in their careers.

We continue to work at national account level positively impacting and influencing the improvement of existing and future estates. Through our acute and regional accounts we have seen considerable success and growth with our clients redevelopment ambitions.

What you will contribute to the team;

• Supporting the development and promotion of Mott MacDonald's presence within the Health sector
• Supporting the development of new business opportunities within the Health sector
• Supporting the development of best practice initiatives for the delivery of our services within this sector
• Assist in the development of programmes for the delivery of our services
• Preparation of estimates and cost plans in line with the brief
• Provision of financial advice including the impact of inflation
• Preparation of standard documentation - reports, valuations, letters, financial statement
• Preparation of tender and contract documents and participating in contract reviews relating to the contract with the customer
• Analysis of tenders and preparing tender reports
• Prepare valuations and financial statements; assist NEC PM's in assessing and valuing compensation events, re-measure as necessary and adjust variations
• Support in the settlement of construction disputes and prepare and agree final accounts
• Attend appropriate design team and progress meetings as and when required

Required for the position of Quantity Surveyor;

• Experience in relevant sectors: acute hospital developments both new build and refurbishment projects, within live hospital environments, an understanding of NEC contracts is required as well.
• Degree qualified in a Quantity Surveying subject (or equivalent)
• Chartered MRICS
• Proven skills and experience of delivering within a Cost Consultancy team whilst managing a range of contract values across a variety of healthcare facilities including acute, mental health, primary care, supported living and working across multiple projects, medium to high complexity projects
• Competent in client facing roles and support on client account management
• Competent at building relationships with internal management and supporting externally with key client stakeholders

Preferred, but not required

• Competent at managing and cultivating defined client relationships and securing new work
• Demonstrates leadership and able to work well in large teams, responsible for staff development, resourcing and/or is a recognised Technical lead within a specialist area
• Experienced in making decisions and presenting findings back to the client and internal stakeholders
• CostX / PowerBI / SharePoint experience is desirable but not essential

If you meet 80% or more of what we're looking for, please still apply. We understand not everyone will meet all the requirements, but you might have skills we didn't know we need.

About the business unit
The Advisory and Programme Delivery (APD) unit delivers management services in all the sectors that Mott MacDonald operate in the Built Environment, Defence, Energy, Water, Transportation and, Education, Health and Care.

The Unit delivers services to projects ranging in scale and complexity up to £20bn, through the technical disciplines of Programme Management, Project Management, Project Controls, Scheduling, Cost Management, Estimating, Infrastructure Finance, Management Consulting, Digital Consulting and Education, Health and Care Management.

Our buildings portfolio is primarily a UK business working in both the public and private sector of the construction market. We provide cost and project management services for a wide range of clients including central government, local authorities and private clients. We work in the majority of buildings market sectors including workplace, residential, law and order, health, education, retail, sports and commercial property. Our vision is to provide added value to our clients business through high quality services and our people.

How to apply
To apply for this role, please complete our 15-minute application via our website. Our talent acquisition coordinators aim to provide feedback within 5 working days with the outcome of your application. More information about our application process can be found here. If you have any questions regarding your application or the role, please reach out to the dedicated recruiter listed who will be more than happy to help.

Mott MacDonald is Work180 accredited - which means we actively support and encourage women to join our work force!

Benefits we offer:

• Pension matched up to 7%
• Life insurance
• An annual professional institution subscription
• Continuous development opportunities - because we want you to thrive
• Agile/flexible working - because life isn't 9-5
• Enhanced parental leave; shared parental leave policies - for parents and care givers
• Annual company performance bonus scheme - Subject to company performance
• Flexible benefits that suit you, including cycle to work & interest free season ticket loans .
• The opportunity to make a difference; learn more about our social outcomes

Equality, diversity and inclusion
We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we will talk to you about how we can assist.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Your new firm
This leading Top 100 client has an established construction practice with a national reputation and is now keen to recruit both a non-contentious Construction Lawyer and a Contentious Construction solicitor to join their growing team.

Your new role
The Non-Contentious role will offer you exposure to a broad non-construction caseload acting for both public and private sector clients on large development, infrastructure and energy projects, while the Contentious role will offer construction & infrastructure related dispute work ranging from court litigation to adjudications, arbitrations and mediations on everything from delays and defects to claims relating to professional negligence and contract management.
With an enviable client base, you will enjoy high quality work, working alongside directory-rated partners, all with the benefit of living in the Southwest.

What you'll need to succeed
You will have trained and worked for a leading regional or national firm and be ready for the opportunity to build your career on a fantastic foundation. With excellent technical skills and a strong client-facing attitude, this role offers the chance to join a leading construction powerhouse.

What you'll get in return
Working with an established and collegiate team, you will enjoy excellent ongoing training and the opportunity to develop your construction career on an excellent footing.
With both flexible and hybrid working options available, this is a great opportunity that would suit full or part-time lawyers, and those already in the Southwest or those looking to relocate to the Southwest in the future.

What you need to do now
If you are interested in applying for this position or would like some further details, please contact Sheldon Carlisle in complete confidence at Hays Legal.

We would expect a lawyer with the given PQE to have gained the level of experience required, but this does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE. INDHLEG

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

Your new firm
This premier firm are top of their game in the Real Estate sector, dominating the directory rankings and handling major instructions for national and international clients, advising some of the biggest named landowners in the UK. With significant growth in their Clean Energy Real Estate practice, they are now looking to recruit a recently qualified Real Estate lawyer to join their Bristol office.


Your new role
You will be joining their award-winning clean energy team providing a full range of transactional and advisory real estate services to clients with an established foothold in the renewables sector. You will have the opportunity to support a national and international client base on the real estate elements of major energy infrastructure developments, with projects including onshore wind, offshore wind, biomass, wave, tidal, hydro, solar, energy storage, anaerobic digestion and energy from waste.


What you'll need to succeed
You will be a recently qualified lawyer who has trained and qualified with a respected City or national firm with a highly regarded real estate practice and be looking to develop your career with a national leader in the clean energy sector. You will be joining a multi-disciplinary clean energy practice spanning the firm's transactional offering with the opportunity to develop a name for yourself in this exciting and rapidly growing sector.
Whilst having experience in the energy sector would certainly be a distinct advantage, the firm are happy to consider Real Estate lawyers with a broader Real Estate skillset but who can evidence a clear passion for the renewables sector and a desire to develop a clean energy specialism to their practice.


What you'll get in return
This is a standout opportunity to join an ambitious and growing practice that will provide you with an excellent grounding and platform for your Clean Energy Property career.
With both flexible and hybrid working options available, this is a great opportunity that would suit full or part-time lawyers, and those already in the Southwest or those looking to relocate to the Southwest in the future.


What you need to do now
If you are interested in this role or are looking for further information, please do not hesitate to contact us on the details below.
If this job isn't right for you but you are looking for a new job, please feel free to get in touch for a confidential discussion on your career.
We would expect a lawyer with the given PQE to have gained the level of experience required, but this does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.

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

Your new firm
Our client is an innovative and entrepreneurial Top 100 law firm in growth mode and no team more so than their highly regarded Real Estate practice. Advising both commercial and public bodies on the full raft of Real Estate needs, they are renowned for large scale property development, urban regeneration, energy & renewables and real estate investment.

Your new role
With a vibrant and collegiate cross-office team, the Real Estate practice are keen to hire enthusiastic and motivated Associates and Senior Associates to further bolster their excellent practice; investing particularly in three key disciplines: Residential Development, Social Housing & Regeneration and Energy & Waste.

Residential Development
You will act for an enviable client base of large, medium and small housebuilders, land promoters and landowners giving you exposure to handling the full life-cycle of residential development real estate work from all angles.

Social Housing & Regeneration
You will enjoy acting for a broad spectrum of national housing associations, charities and local authorities, providing comprehensive Real Estate advice on everything from complex regeneration schemes, to the development of affordable housing provision.

Energy & Waste
You will be working with a growing team of Real Estate lawyers undertaking a range of complex and high-value energy projects, often with colleagues from other disciplines including construction and infrastructure, commercial, environmental and planning.

What you'll need to succeed
In growing these areas, I am very keen to speak to talented Real Estate Solicitors/ CILEx Lawyers with either demonstrable expertise in any of the three key disciplines above, or to Real Estate lawyers who are keen to diversify and specialise in any of these three areas.
You will be an excellent communicator with proven technical and organisational skills, and be able to demonstrate your ability to build strong and lasting relationships with clients while showing a genuine commitment to their business needs.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will join a Real Estate team with big ambitions; offering training, support and plenty of headroom for progression. You will be supported and encouraged as you grow your professional networks, maximising business development opportunities in the market. You will enjoy a positive work-life balance making the most of life in the Southwest and a generous benefits package.
With both flexible and hybrid working options available, this is a great opportunity that would suit full or part-time Real Estate Lawyers who are already based in the Southwest, or are looking to relocate to the Southwest in the near future.


What you need to do now
If you are interested in exploring the opportunities above, or believe you have a skillset and background that would complement the team's existing offering, please do get in touch with Sheldon Carlisle at Hays as I would love to speak to you.


I would expect a lawyer with the given PQE to have gained the level of experience required, but this does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.

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

Probate Estate Manager
£30,800-£38,500 plus excellent benefits (Work Level 6A)
We're now working in a hybrid way, with colleagues dividing their time between home and at least one day a week at any of our offices in Manchester, Sheffield, Bristol, or Stratford upon Avon.

We're looking for an associate probate estate manager to join our market leading probate team, making a real difference to peoples lives at a time when they need us most.

At Co-op Legal Services we're passionate about providing alternative routes into legal services, so whether you have legal qualifications or not, we can offer you the chance to build a rewarding career with us. In this role, you'll manage a caseload of 50-60 probate cases consisting of taxable estates from start to finish. You won't need to source your own work or bring a following of clients with you, and you'll be joining a fast growing, innovative legal business where we use technology to respond to the changing needs of our customers.

What you'll do

* manage a varied caseload of taxable estate administration probate cases from start to finish
* use our case management system to make sure information is recorded accurately
* engage with clients mainly by telephone and email
* work collaboratively with support from experienced members of the team to continually develop your legal skills

This role would suit people who have

* experience of managing taxable probate estate administration cases
* the ability to use your initiative and effectively manage multiple priorities
* a client-focused approach - putting customers' interests at the heart of everything you do

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:

* an annual bonus scheme (dependent on personal and business performance)
a pension with up to 10% employer contributions
* 28 days holiday (rising to 32 in line with service) plus bank holidays
* wellbeing benefits to support your physical financial and mental health
* coaching, training and support such as study leave, to help you develop your skills and progress your career
* Wagetream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your wage as you earn it
* 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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Probate Estate Manager
£30,800-£38,500 plus excellent benefits (Work Level 6A)
We're now working in a hybrid way, with colleagues dividing their time between home and at least one day a week at any of our offices in Manchester, Sheffield, Bristol, or Stratford upon Avon.

We're looking for an associate probate estate manager to join our market leading probate team, making a real difference to peoples lives at a time when they need us most.

At Co-op Legal Services we're passionate about providing alternative routes into legal services, so whether you have legal qualifications or not, we can offer you the chance to build a rewarding career with us. In this role, you'll manage a caseload of 50-60 probate cases consisting of taxable estates from start to finish. You won't need to source your own work or bring a following of clients with you, and you'll be joining a fast growing, innovative legal business where we use technology to respond to the changing needs of our customers.

What you'll do

* manage a varied caseload of taxable estate administration probate cases from start to finish
* use our case management system to make sure information is recorded accurately
* engage with clients mainly by telephone and email
* work collaboratively with support from experienced members of the team to continually develop your legal skills

This role would suit people who have

* experience of managing taxable probate estate administration cases
* the ability to use your initiative and effectively manage multiple priorities
* a client-focused approach - putting customers' interests at the heart of everything you do

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:

* an annual bonus scheme (dependent on personal and business performance)
a pension with up to 10% employer contributions
* 28 days holiday (rising to 32 in line with service) plus bank holidays
* wellbeing benefits to support your physical financial and mental health
* coaching, training and support such as study leave, to help you develop your skills and progress your career
* Wagetream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your wage as you earn it
* 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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Your new firm
Our top tier client is one of the most ambitious Top 100 national law firms operating in the Southwest market at the moment. Boasting a highly regarded Construction team, they are now keen to recruit a recently qualified Construction Solicitor to join the team.


Your new role
You will have the opportunity to join a high-profile team, working alongside Chambers rated leaders in the field, servicing an enviable client base from all sides of the construction industry, advising on both contentious and transactional matters for household names across the Energy, Real Estate and Public Sector Infrastructure sectors.


What you'll need to succeed
With the work being challenging and complex, you will be a technically able and eager to take responsibility within this tight and collegiate team. You will have trained and qualified with a leading national or regional firm and ideally have enjoyed exposure to both contentious and non-contentious Construction work in your training.


What you'll get in return
In return, you will have the opportunity to join an aspirational team of Construction experts with ambitious growth plans for the months ahead. With excellent systems and training programmes for their lawyers in place, your future Construction career will have a fantastic platform to grow from.
With both flexible and hybrid working options available, this is a great opportunity that would suit full or part-time lawyers, and those already in the Southwest or those looking to relocate to the Southwest in the future.


What you need to do now
If you are interested in applying for this position or would like some further details, please contact Sheldon Carlisle in complete confidence at Hays Legal.
We would expect a lawyer with the given PQE to have gained the level of experience required, but this does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE. INDHLEG

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

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Bristol

Build Recruitment are working with an established out of areamain contractor who specialise in new build, recladding and refurbishment work within various sectors in construction.

Permanent Employed Position - Jan 2023 start

Day to Day:

• Review of sub-contractor quotations
• Measurement of site
• Stay in contact with client and the design team
• Preparation of pre-commencement contribution plan
• Monthly interim valuations submission
• Be present for team meetings and site meetings
• Review of subcontractor applications for payment to be dealt with accordingly
• You may be responsible for helping and coaching a junior member of the team
• Contractual correspondence review and action
• Responsible of submitting final accounts
• Placement of any orders
• Monthly cost reports including forecasting preparation
• Good knowledge and understanding of construction contracts and standard forms

Requirements (Skills & Qualifications):

• Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying
• Proficient Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook etc
• Experience working for a main contractor in a senior position
• Positive attitude with the rest of the team
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• High professional standards
• Honesty and reliable

Company benefits:

• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Free parking
• Company pension
• Life insurance

Please apply or contact Raquel Coggins at Build Recruitment - South West for further details.

We'll take the time to understand your career history and motivations for a new role. We'll also take references and may ask for proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

We work with a wide variety of clients in the public and private sector, and we will work with you to identify clients in which your skills, experience and personality will fit. Once we submit you for a role you will receive support and regular communication throughout the interview process.

From there our commitment to you is all about being your career partner. We'll identify suitable jobs, provide support, and career guidance and even provide regular salary benchmarking.

Build Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Build Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer.

Your new firm
This award-winning Top 100 firm has been a remarkable success story in recent years. Having expanded significantly throughout the last decade, they continue to grow at a steady pace, winning significant clients along the way.


Your new role
The firm's highly regarded construction team enjoys instructions from major regional and national clients ranging from developers to contractors and employers, advising on domestic and international Contentious matters. The team are now keen to recruit an experienced Construction Senior Associate or Legal Director who specialises in providing complex Contentious Construction advice.


What you'll need to succeed
You will have worked for a leading Construction practice and be used to running your own caseload of complex contentious construction matters, for clients ranging from developers to contractors and employers. Experience of handling adjudications, arbitration and litigation is highly desirable.


You will have an excellent track record of managing key client relationships and supervising and developing juniors in your team.


What you'll get in return
Ambitious and entrepreneurial, this firm are great at supporting and fast-tracking lawyers with flair who share their ethos. With an established caseload of existing work awaiting, this role presents as a fantastic opportunity to develop your Construction career with a market leader. There is plenty of headroom for progression through to partnership for the right candidate and the support around you to back you.


This opportunity will be able to be based out of any of the firm's Southwest offices, including Bristol, Exeter or Plymouth, but you enjoy access to City quality work with all the benefits of living in the Southwest. With both flexible and hybrid working options available, this is a great opportunity that would suit full or part-time lawyers, and those already in the Southwest or those looking to relocate to the Southwest in the future.


What you need to do now
If you are interested in applying for this position or would like some further details, please contact Sheldon Carlisle in complete confidence at Hays Legal.


We would expect a lawyer with the given PQE to have gained the level of experience required, but this does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.

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

Probate Estate Manager
£30,800-£38,500 plus excellent benefits (Work Level 6A)
We're now working in a hybrid way, with colleagues dividing their time between home and at least one day a week at any of our offices in Manchester, Sheffield, Bristol, or Stratford upon Avon.

We're looking for an associate probate estate manager to join our market leading probate team, making a real difference to peoples lives at a time when they need us most.

At Co-op Legal Services we're passionate about providing alternative routes into legal services, so whether you have legal qualifications or not, we can offer you the chance to build a rewarding career with us. In this role, you'll manage a caseload of 50-60 probate cases consisting of taxable estates from start to finish. You won't need to source your own work or bring a following of clients with you, and you'll be joining a fast growing, innovative legal business where we use technology to respond to the changing needs of our customers.

What you'll do

* manage a varied caseload of taxable estate administration probate cases from start to finish
* use our case management system to make sure information is recorded accurately
* engage with clients mainly by telephone and email
* work collaboratively with support from experienced members of the team to continually develop your legal skills

This role would suit people who have

* experience of managing taxable probate estate administration cases
* the ability to use your initiative and effectively manage multiple priorities
* a client-focused approach - putting customers' interests at the heart of everything you do
* some experience in dealing with taxable estates

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:

* an annual bonus scheme (dependent on personal and business performance)
a pension with up to 10% employer contributions
* 28 days holiday (rising to 32 in line with service) plus bank holidays
* wellbeing benefits to support your physical financial and mental health
* coaching, training and support such as study leave, to help you develop your skills and progress your career
* Wagetream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your wage as you earn it
* 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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Probate Estate Manager
£30,800-£38,500 plus excellent benefits (Work Level 6A)
We're now working in a hybrid way, with colleagues dividing their time between home and at least one day a week at any of our offices in Manchester, Sheffield, Bristol, or Stratford upon Avon.

We're looking for an associate probate estate manager to join our market leading probate team, making a real difference to peoples lives at a time when they need us most.

At Co-op Legal Services we're passionate about providing alternative routes into legal services, so whether you have legal qualifications or not, we can offer you the chance to build a rewarding career with us. In this role, you'll manage a caseload of 50-60 probate cases consisting of taxable estates from start to finish. You won't need to source your own work or bring a following of clients with you, and you'll be joining a fast growing, innovative legal business where we use technology to respond to the changing needs of our customers.

What you'll do

* manage a varied caseload of taxable estate administration probate cases from start to finish
* use our case management system to make sure information is recorded accurately
* engage with clients mainly by telephone and email
* work collaboratively with support from experienced members of the team to continually develop your legal skills

This role would suit people who have

* experience of managing taxable probate estate administration cases
* the ability to use your initiative and effectively manage multiple priorities
* a client-focused approach - putting customers' interests at the heart of everything you do
* some experience in dealing with taxable estates

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:

* an annual bonus scheme (dependent on personal and business performance)
a pension with up to 10% employer contributions
* 28 days holiday (rising to 32 in line with service) plus bank holidays
* wellbeing benefits to support your physical financial and mental health
* coaching, training and support such as study leave, to help you develop your skills and progress your career
* Wagetream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your wage as you earn it
* 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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Estate Planning Solicitor
£30,800-£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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Estate Planning Solicitor
£30,800-£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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Your new firm
Our Top international client is renowned for their dominance in the Insurance sector and are now looking to recruit a Professional Indemnity Associate/ Senior Associate to join their top directory ranked Insurance Litigation team in Bristol.


Your new role
You will be joining a highly regarded team that provides the full spectrum of litigation support to household name clients in the insurance sector.
As an Insurance Litigation lawyer, you will have the opportunity to handle a mix of professional negligence claims, with a focus on claims against surveyors and valuers and other construction and property sector advisors, both pre-litigated and litigated.
You will be acting as first point of contact for clients on a day-to-day basis, providing them with commercially focused legal advice. You will be responsible for handling a varied workload in accordance with client protocols and with an appropriate level of supervision. For more experienced litigators, you will have the opportunity, should you want it, of supervising juniors in the team or developing and managing key client relationships.


What you'll need to succeed
You will be an experienced litigation lawyer with an excellent track record of litigation experience. This may be in the realm of Professional Indemnity, however broader Commercial Litigation and Civil Litigation experience will also be considered, with a keen interest in this sector. You will possess excellent relationship and client handling skills. You will also be able to deal confidently and professionally with clients on day-to-day issues. You will enjoy being a key team player by supporting more junior members of the team.


What you'll get in return
You will have the opportunity to work for an international Professional Risks market leader and a firm with both a global reach and significant presence in the Bristol market. You will receive a competitive salary and good benefits package, together with ongoing career development support throughout your career.
With both flexible and hybrid working options available, this is a great opportunity that would suit full or part-time Insurance Litigation Lawyers who are already based in the Southwest, or who are looking to move to the region in the near future. An opportunity not to be missed.


What you need to do now
If you are interested in this role or are looking for further information, please do not hesitate to Sheldon Carlisle.
If this job isn't right for you, but you are looking for a new job, please feel free to get in touch for a confidential discussion about your career.


We would expect a lawyer with the given PQE to have gained the level of experience required, but this does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.

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

Your new firm
Our leading international Top 50 client is currently seeking an experienced Real Estate Associate / Senior Associate to join their Top Directory ranked Health and Public Sector Real Estate team in Bristol.


Your new role
This fantastic team handle a broad and varied workload including asset management, acquisition and disposals, and strategic advisory work for the NHS and other major public-sector bodies. Joining the team you will play a key role in helping maintain strategic client relationships, whilst taking the lead on often high value and sensitive client projects.


What you'll need to succeed
You will be an experienced Real Estate lawyer with excellent technical skills, as well as a proven track record of running your own complex caseload and ideally supervising junior members of your team. You will be looking to work with a leading Real Estate team with particular focus in the Health and Public Sectors. Experience in working for a firm with a reputable Health or Public Sector practice would be beneficial, but Real Estate lawyers with a broader Real Estate skillset would also be of interest.


What you'll get in return
You will enjoy working for a national leader in this competitive sector, offering the support of one of the largest property practices in the UK behind you. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career with a leading property powerhouse and firmly establish yourself in the Health and Public Sector.

With both flexible and hybrid working options available, this is a great opportunity that would suit full or part-time lawyers, and those already in the Southwest or those looking to relocate to the Southwest in the future.


What you need to do now
If you are interested in applying for this position or would like some further details, please contact Sheldon Carlisle in complete confidence at Hays.

We would expect a lawyer with the given PQE to have gained the level of experience required, but this does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.

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