Total 7 Construction / Property job vacancies in Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1QH

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About the Role

Base Location: Havant and Perth

Salary: £33,063 - £38,404 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

As Property & FM Budget Co-ordinator, you will support the P&FM Budget Performance Manager to ensure all budget reporting activity across Group Property and FM is carried out in an efficient and accurate manner. This will include preparation and analysis of information contained with specific systems (predominantly harmony and ibuy), to fully understand budget commitments, identification of budget overspends/underspends and to ensure budget spend profiles are accurately defined. The role requires to understand the budget position across several FM managed sites, along with a variety of other property related spend (rents/rates/service charge) and a range of capital expenditure projects.

As information prepared as part of the role is used to inform future forecasting and budget requirements, it is imperative that the postholder can scrutinise and analytically review all budget information.

An important aspect of the role is the ability to build and maintain effective relationships across the entirety of the P&FM Team, whilst acting as an ambassador for implementing and promoting best practice and agreed budget management process and procedure.

As part of compiling the annual £50m P&FM revenue budget proposal, the role will require to support the Budget Performance Manager with this process. This involves being able to identify and understand budget variances, underlying trends and capture new budget requests, with this information forming an important milestone in the budget build proposal.

This is a diverse role and requires the postholder to utilise their data capture, auditing and investigation, communication and influencing skills to ensure an accurate revenue budget is maintained.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

• Strong management and organisational skills with experience of managing business plans and budgets to meet financial targets.
• Sound understanding and experience of working with systems, finance, operational performance and utilisation and reporting.
• Understanding of invoicing and credit note processes.
• Production of project budget information and ability to track, monitor and take necessary action to address budget variances..
• Ability to produce accurate and timely finance reporting and project progress reports that clearly articulate project progress, risks, issues, mitigation, finance update and provides senior management with the relevant level of assurance in terms of project delivery and governance arrangements.
• Production of project budget information and ability to track, monitor and take necessary action to address budget variances.

About our Business

At SSE, we own more than 500 property assets and several thousand land assets, which are located across the length and breadth of the UK and Ireland. Our Procurement & Commercial, Property and Facilities Management teams are responsible for helping the business to procure services and materials in a timely and cost-effective way, and for ensuring SSE offers a safe, modern, fit-for-purpose property portfolio. We work right across the SSE Group, ensuring our businesses gets the best possible service and value from our supplier network, as well as ensuring all service providers are compliant and continue to meet contractual obligations and business need.

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact / 01738 344753

EXTERNAL: Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

INTERNAL: As a courtesy, please let your current line manager know you are applying.

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We are looking to recruit a new post for a Health and Safety Assistant to support the health and safety function within the property department. This is a role with potential for personal growth and development within the organisation, with close interaction with the Property Team, Health and Safety Officer and the Service teams managing the properties.

This new post within HARP’s Property Team, with a focus on supporting the Health & Safety Officer in ensuring that HARP’s properties are compliant. Working under the direction of the Property Team Manager, this new and vital role provides an excellent opportunity for someone who is well versed in property maintenance, has an eye for detail and is confident in providing robust reports. The role requires self-management to deliver their objectives within the Team.



The main duties will involve carrying out scheduled property inspections to HARPs portfolio including various testing and reporting. Keeping accurate records and assisting the organisation in its responsibility to keep its buildings, equipment and facilities in good order and compliant with the latest regulations.


· Ideally suited to a methodical person with an eye for detail, and the ability to record and report findings

· A background in general building maintenance

· An awareness of Health and Safety requirements

· An ability to work independently and as part of a team

· As most of the work will carried out on-site at HARP properties, a full clean driving licence and access to a vehicle for transport, will be essential, with all business mileage and other associated costs recoverable.


Closing Date: 10/12/2024 (midday)

Shortlisting:10/12/2024 Interviews: 18/12/2024


HARP will provide you with support and training to carry out your role effectively, and to develop your career. Our benefits package includes 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays with an extra day of leave awarded after 5 years' service (all pro rata for part time employees).


HARP participate in an auto-enrolment pension scheme through The People’s Pension. Where eligible, you and HARP will each be required to make a contribution to the pension scheme. Employees will also become members of the non-contributory HARP Death In Service scheme. Full details of the schemes can be given on request.

If you are interested in applying for this role please provide your CV and Cover Letter, to –

recruitment@harpsouthend.org.uk


For further information about the position or for informal enquiries please contact Dominic Bearcroft Harps Property Team Manager on: 07304025474

GENERAL LABOURER

General Labourer required urgently in Harlow, Essex

Will assist with all general Labourer tasks/general Labourer duties such as;

Assisting other trades when required
Unloading/loading materials
Keeping work areas tidy
Requirements:

Valid CSCS Card
Full PPE
Applicants must have previous General Labourer experience and be able to provide references from previous employers.

The potential candidate for this General Labourer position must have can do attitude, be punctual and reliable.

Permanent – Full Time – Happy to talk Flexible and Agile working

Do you want to be involved in creating iconic buildings, using intelligent solutions to deliver bespoke

projects to our clients AND be part of the future of construction? Then join our team as a Bid Manager and start the future, today!

About the Role

You’ll be responsible for submitting completed bids at all stages to existing or prospective customers, work with the rest of the bide team to develop strategy, cost, programme and logistics, whilst ensuring all questions have been answered as fully as possible, positioning Morgan Sindall with the best possible chance of success.

You’ll plan and manage all aspects of bids, ensuring effective and inspirational bid management and leadership is provided on all tenders, whilst establishing winning strategies, implementing writing plans for quality lead bids. Understanding and interacting with the overall Morgan Sindall business to allow projection of benefits to customers through our proposals, you’ll propose and deliver our commercial, programme and risk management strategies, whilst providing support and assistant to our bid team members. You will lead and manage the PCSA stage of projects through to final contract agreement and coordinate the handover to a delivery team who will work alongside you throughout this process.

About You

As Bid Manager, you’ll ideally be educated to HND and/or degree level, with a track record of winning profitable work within your role within Preconstruction. You will have extensive experience in the tendering process and management of the PCSA period of a project. You’ll have the ability to research our projects and clients to demonstrate an understanding of our client’s key drivers, effectively communicating our differentiators and approach. You’ll be competent in multiple software platforms including Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, Adobe Creative Suite, or equivalent.

Experience in a previous estimating role would be preferred.

A full UK driving licence is essential.

Benefits

We strive to support our colleagues to achieve a healthy work-life balance. We understand that many of our people have family and personal responsibilities and so we are committed to providing that support. Here are just some of the benefits you can expect: Pension Scheme matched up to 6%; 26 days holiday plus bank holidays and rising to 30 days after 8 years’ service and the holiday plus scheme; Private Healthcare Cover; Life Assurance up to 4 times your basic salary; Recognition for professional qualification/membership achieved up to £1000; Mental Wellbeing and Employee Supports; People Portal for high street discounts; Long Service Awards; Sharesave Plan; Incentive Scheme; Enhanced Family leave and more!

Please refer to the full Job Description upon completing your application.

At Morgan Sindall Construction we encourage diversity of people and thought, and we embrace peoples’ differences.

Everyone is unique and we value the different ideas, experiences, and perspectives that each individual brings to their work, their team, and the wider business.

We are committed to ensuring we create the very best place to work in the industry, and an environment where every person feels included and is treated equally, fairly and with respect.

We actively promote an inclusive culture where you can be yourself at work. It’s this approach we believe brings out the best in everyone and creates a fun, dynamic, innovative, and rewarding environment.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Property Manager with 5 years of real estate experience to join a well-established real estate management company. This part-time role offers a salary range of £15 - £22 per hour for 3 -15 hours per week.

As a Property Manager, you will be managing all aspects of property operations, including leasing, maintenance coordination, and tenant relations.

You will be responsible for:

- Conducting property inspections to uphold safety and maintenance standards.

- Advertising and marketing available properties to attract prospective tenants.

- Screening and selecting tenants, including background checks and income verifications.

- Overseeing rent collection and resolving any issues related to delinquencies.

- Coordinating maintenance and repairs with contractors.

- Handling tenant queries and concerns efficiently.

What we are looking for:

- Previously worked as a Property Manager, Lettings Manager, Portfolio Manger, Block Manager, Estates Manageror in a similar role.

- At least 5 years of experience in real estate.

- Skilled in using property management software and Microsoft Office Suite.

- Exceptional administrative and organisational skills.

- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.

- A proactive and detail-oriented approach to property management.

- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities effectively while delivering excellent service.

Apply now for this exceptional Property Manager opportunity to work with a dynamic team and further enhance your career.

Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us.

Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, forward thinking, and enthusiastic individual to join the Tendring District Council Development & Building Team as the Senior Building & Maintenance Surveyor. The team are responsible for the maintenance and improvement of our Council owned housing stock, including garages, sheltered schemes and communal areas.

This is a great opportunity to work across a range of projects including the preparation, supervision, and administration of annual and other maintenance contracts. It involves monitoring performance of contractors, liaising with stakeholders and offering a mentoring role to the wider team. This role will suit someone who is driven, self-motivated and has a sound knowledge in building and construction.

We need someone with a positive outlook and a desire to deliver who can continue our work to improve the service that we offer to our tenants. As a landlord, we take our commitments to our residents seriously and we are focussed on continuing to strengthen and improve what we do, and how we do it.

This role reports directly to the Principal Surveyor and will be part of our dynamic Development and Building team.

For an informal discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Chris Ball, Principal Surveyor on 01255 68 6323

For further information, please see the attached job description and person specification.


Employee Benefits
Working for us, you will find a great sense of community in which we work together towards achieving the council’s shared objectives and which ensures our customers are at the heart of everything we do.

The Council offer a great range of employee benefits including: -

- Flexible working arrangements
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Free Parking
- Discounted Corporate Gym Membership
- A number of optional Salary Sacrifice initiatives

Legal Services Manager, Property Team

Permanent, Full Time

£70,543 to £82,992 per annum

Location: Chelmsford

Working Style: Anywhere worker

Closing Date: 4th December 2024

This role has a hybrid working arrangement. We will expect you to attend our Chelmsford offices approximately 2 - 3 days per week. There will also be a requirement to visit other sites throughout the operational area, as required.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a new leader for our Property Team. The team has a large volume of interesting and rewarding work including supporting the Council's £1.7 billion estate which covers approximately 350 buildings and around 1,500 sites ranging from residential care, waste, country parks, schools and corporate offices in addition to providing high quality legal advice to external clients.

This is a brilliant opportunity for the right person to continue to develop the team, to contribute to the growth of Essex and to work on complex and interesting projects such as major transport schemes.

Essex County Council (ECC) is a diverse and large organisation that strives for excellence and delivers an outstanding service for residents across Essex. The in-house legal service, ELS, prides itself on providing a comprehensive legal service to the Council - most of our work is done in-house. We pride ourselves on valuing the people who work for us and providing a supportive working environment, where people work hard to do their best for Essex. The work can be demanding, and we expect resilience but our senior leaders are committed to ensuring that ELS is a place where people want to stay.

This post is a strategic leader in the legal service focused on managing a team of legal professionals.

In addition, as part of the ELS leadership team, the role has a strong voice in the running of the service and plays a key role in maintaining our Lexcel accreditation.

We're looking for someone with excellent technical legal skills and relevant experience who can quickly pick things up and manage a team of specialists within the property area.

They will need to be able to operate effectively in a complex politically-led organisation. Their influencing skills will be critical in order to articulate options and risks when advising Senior Leaders and Councilors.

To read more about us please visit: Corporate Services

Accountabilities

· Lead, manage and motivate a team of lawyers, paralegals and caseworkers to provide exemplary legal advice to internal stakeholders within ECC and external customers.

· Accountable for the provision of high quality advice and interpretation to clients to underpin and inform decision making.

· Accountable for providing legal services to support different functions within the Council, in order to, protect and mitigate potential legal risks for ECC.

· Responsible for contributing to business development targets across the team.

· Develop and maximise opportunities to attract external legal work across the breadth of different sectors with whom ECC collaborates in support of ECC strategic aims and objectives to build new revenue streams.

· Accountable for ensuring professional conduct and governance across the Council to meet Corporate and Statutory responsibilities and requirements.

· Accountable for driving compliance with the Lexcel standard and preparing the service for renewal of its Lexcel accreditation.

· Work collaboratively with stakeholders and partners to ensure solutions are robust, providing direction and guidance to achieve positive outcomes.

· Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework.

The Experience You Will Bring

· Qualified solicitor or barrister or legal executive with full practising certificate and at least 5 years' post qualification experience.

· Expert knowledge and experience in property law, with a local government focus e.g. commercial property, residential conveyancing, academy conversions, major projects and complex property transactions, leases, licences, sales and disposals, option agreements and overage.

· Experience of working with senior personnel and Directors and other key stakeholders

· Knowledge and understanding of providing legal advice in a public sector setting

· Experience of leading a team of qualified professionals

· Persuasion and influencing skills

· Evidence of creativity in exploring business opportunities

Pay and Reward

You'll also have access to the MyReward, a unique platform for Essex County Council employees to take advantage of including:

- Healthcare and Dental Plans at corporate rates

- Discounts and benefits at many local and national outlets including supermarkets, shopping, restaurants, technology purchases and holidays

- Discounts across Essex County Council's businesses, including Country Park Membership, ACL and more

- Generous holiday and special leave allowances (including the option to purchase extra holiday)

- Local Government Pension Scheme.

- Life Assurance of three times annual salary

- Employee wellbeing and counselling

- Travel discounts & season ticket loans

- Learning and Development opportunities/coaching & mentoring

- Payment of professional fees for approved professions

- Eye care vouchers

- Lease car scheme (dependent on business needs).

You can read more here: https://workingforessex.com/working-here/pay-reward

Interviews expected be held in person at Seax House, Chelmsford, December 2024

Why Essex? Essex County Council has a location to be proud of. Our 1,300 square miles stretch from Constable Country to the Thames Estuary, from the dynamic M11 corridor to the traditional seaside resorts of Clacton and Walton on the Naze. England's oldest city, Colchester, and two of its newest - Basildon and Harlow - are right here. Along with the City of Chelmsford, the county town, they form our major population centres. It means real choice and makes Essex the ideal place for your career. Read more about us.

Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.

We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.

As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service

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