Career Cross Ltd

Conveyancing Administrator - Bedford - £24k - £25k Job description We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Conveyancing Administrator to join our clients Bedford team. These roles play a crucial part of the team. Supporting our clients Case Handlers and Assistant Case Handlers in managing property transactions efficiently and effectively. Key Responsibilities of both roles: Assist Case Handlers in preparing legal documents, including contracts, Transfers and completion statements. Liaise with clients, solicitors, estate agents, and other stakeholders to gather necessary information and provide updates on transaction progress. Manage administrative tasks, such as file maintenance, chasing third parties for information and document filing. File opening: entering details accurately onto the case management system, obtaining all documents and information from clients to ensure the file is ready to be handed over to the Case Handler. Assist in coordinating property exchanges and completions, ensuring all relevant parties are informed and paperwork is completed accurately. Conduct due diligence checks on properties, including verifying ownership, checking for restrictions or easements, and ensuring compliance with legal requirements. Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies throughout the conveyancing process. Provide general support to the conveyancing team as required. Qualifications and Skills: Previous experience in a conveyancing or legal environment is preferred but not essential. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Strong communication and interpersonal abilities. Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines. A proactive approach to problem-solving and ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and upholding professional standards.

Senior Estimator/ QS - Preston - £55k - £65k + car allowance + excellent benefits Our client is well established commercial fit-out company based in Preston, due to continued growth and expansion they are now looking to recruit a Senior Estimator/ Quantity Surveyor to join their team. Responsibilities/Duties: Prepare accurate cost estimates and tender submissions Analyse drawings, specifications, and tender documents Obtain and assess supplier and subcontractor quotations Taking enquiries from the sales team and deciding the best way to approach the opportunity Attending site with the salesperson to scope out the project and gain an understanding about what needs to be quoted for Liaising with suppliers and sub-contractors to obtain pricing. Sourcing and researching special items that are required Help build relationships with clients and follow up quotations once they have been issued Carry out changes to quotations and upsell where possible Once order has been won, carry out value engineering to improve project margin by negotiating with suppliers and sub-contractors and finding ways to take cost out of the project Handover of orders to project manager making sure they understands the financial aspects of the project Helping the project manager with valuations of work in progress Assisting the purchasing team and/or project manager with the placing of purchase orders for projects Liaise with the accounts department regarding any costing queries Skills/Attributes Required: Strong organisational skills, disciplined approach, accuracy and attention to detail. Creative and able to think outside the box about how to win a project. Personable, and able to get on well with suppliers, sub-contractors and colleagues. Ability to build rapport and form business relationships.

Senior Planning Consultant - Birmingham - £50k - £70k + excellent benefits Our client is a well-established Architectural Company based in Birmingham. Due to continued growth and expansion, they are now looking to recruit a Senior Planning Consultant. Are a Senior Planning Consultant you will have a proven track record of securing planning approvals, be commercially minded, passionate, and skilled at building relationships across multiple stakeholders, delivering planning approvals and managing planning risks. As Senior Planning Consultant, you will support the Land, Technical, and Commercial teams. You will help develop, agree, implement, and deliver the region's land acquisition and development objectives by successfully advising on and securing planning approvals that align with the region's business plan and growth strategy. You will also collaborate with other companies that handle consultancy, construction, and land acquisition to ensure fully integrated delivery of our developments. Key Responsibilities: Providing operational and tactical planning advice to the Land and Technical teams, including land appraisal reports, risk assessments, and recommendations on planning gain requirements. Working closely with regional teams and third-party consultants to ensure planning applications are prepared in line with Local Authority requirements. Managing the regional planning application process through direct liaison with Local Planning Authorities. Proactively identifying and negotiating planning gain contributions under the guidance of the Land and Commercial Directors. Managing the drafting and completion of all section agreements with Local Authorities and legal teams. Coordinating the discharge of planning conditions to ensure compliance and timely site progression. Providing key updates, reports, assessments, and recommendations on planning matters to protect land acquisition, site start targets, and KPIs. Monitoring and reporting on local and national planning policy changes and implications. Contributing to the determination, agreement, and delivery of site start programmes, ensuring planning matters do not jeopardize agreed timescales. Preparing clear, actionable, and commercially focused planning reports and documentation for each development or phase of development. The ideal candidate will have: A minimum of 2 years' experience working within a Town Planning discipline. Experience gained in the private sector (housebuilder or consultancy) or local authority, demonstrating exposure to diverse planning projects. Strong commercial awareness and ability to deliver planning approvals that are commercially viable. Excellent communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills. The ability to identify risks quickly and implement effective solutions. Experience in planning management and project delivery.

Part 2 Architectural Assistant - Birmingham - £29k - £37k + excellent benefits Our client is a well-established Architectural Company based in Birmingham. Due to continued growth and expansion, they are now looking to recruit a Part 2 Architectural Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a growing group on a range of residential-led development projects while developing your skills in a supportive, collaborative environment. You will work across all project stages, contributing to design development, technical documentation, and project delivery, while gaining exposure to different aspects of the development process Role & responsibilities : Supporting project teams across all RIBA work stages, from concept through to technical delivery Producing drawings, models and coordinated design information using Revit Assisting with design development, feasibility studies and planning submissions Supporting the preparation of technical packages and construction information Coordinating information with consultants and internal project teams Assisting with client presentations, design reviews and project meetings Supporting quality control and project documentation procedures Requirements: RIBA Part 2 qualified (or equivalent) Experience working within a UK architectural practice Exposure to residential and mixed-use projects is desirable Strong design and technical ability with good attention to detail Good understanding of UK planning policy and Building Regulations Able to manage time effectively and work across multiple projects Clear communication skills and a proactive, team-focused approach Proficient in Revit is preferred Experience with Adobe Creative Suite SketchUp or similar modelling tools is beneficial What our client offers: Career Development Support towards Part 3 studies and continued professional development. Mentoring from experienced architects and access to specialist expertise Opportunity to work on a growing portfolio of residential and mixed-use projects. Exposure to different aspects of the development process across our group businesses.

Network Technician - Slough - £38k + excellent benefits Our client is a well-established school based in Slough; due to continued growth and expansion they are looking to recruit a Network Technician Key tasks and Responsibilities: Under the guidance of the Network Manager: Provide specialist ICT support that ensures the school/centre establishes and maintains high quality learning facilities. Become the "second in command" to the Network Manager, and if working for a Trust Network Manager, potentially lead that satellite site - so the ability to work independently is a must. Maintenance of specialist equipment, check for quality/safety, undertake specialist repairs/modifications within own capabilities, and arrange for other repairs/modifications to be carried out by others. Demonstrate and assist in the safe and effective use of specialist equipment/materials. Provide specialist advice and guidance as required to School/Centre. Ability to effectively communicate (verbally and in writing) technical information at an appropriate level, and in a suitable style, having assessed the audience. Implement agreed work programmes/practices under the guidance of Senior Staff. Monitor and manage stock within an agreed budget, cataloguing resources and undertaking audits as required. Disk space checks Backup checks Event log checks Cluster Shared Volume/Shared Storage for Hypervisors SNMP Traps Technical Expertise: Monitor onsite helpdesk, ensuring ticket resolution quality and quantity is within SLA Resolve tickets at all levels (first through to third line) Set up and maintain complex physical and virtual Windows server environments Configure and troubleshoot basic network and switch management Install hardware and software applications as required Configure and troubleshoot Mobile Device Management in Apple environments Perform maintenance tasks for user accounts Develop and engage with network and service monitoring reports and utilities