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Senior Quantity Surveyor Glasgow (phone number removed) + Car + Bonus + Benefits If you are looking to move into the Nuclear sector with long-term job security and career progression built in, this could be the role for you. With projects lined up for the next 20 years, you'll commercially manage high-value and detailed infrastructure upgrades, gaining deep sector expertise and opening doors to senior leadership positions as the business expands. Enjoy flexible and hybrid working arrangements that fit around your life, not the other way round. You'll also benefit from a generous holiday entitlement, with the option to buy an extra five days if you need them. There's a strong focus on continuous learning and development, with mentoring programmes and support that will help you sharpen your commercial skills and prepare you for future promotions. On top of that, you'll get a contributory pension scheme, private medical insurance, all designed to give you peace of mind both now and later on. What you'll do Take full commercial responsibility for strategic energy projects across Scotland, shaping them with your expertise and ensuring they hit the right commercial targets. You'll provide accurate, timely reports and advice, helping the management team make the best decisions. Work through both pre and post-contract stages, giving you a well-rounded view of the commercial process and strengthening your ability to manage large-value subcontracts independently. What you'll need BSc in Quantity Surveying or another commercially related discipline Strong knowledge of commercial and financial management systems like COINS, Sphere or Commercial Manager NEC experience (essential) and ideally a background in large infrastructure or civil engineering You'll need to have managed large-value subcontracts before, as you'll be expected to work autonomously and support the wider team. About the company One of the UK's leading Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Contractors, specialising in Energy, Nuclear, Rail, Highways, Water and Defence. The Energy team is growing, giving you a clear path to associate directorship inside 2 years if that's where you want to go. Please click the 'Apply' button. Don't worry if your CV isn't up to date. Just send what you have and we'll deal with that later. You can call me James Brodie on (phone number removed) if you have any questions. Or you can email them to me at (url removed). You can also connect with me James Brodie on LinkedIn : (url removed) is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Civil Engineering Lead Shape the Future of a Growing Civil Engineering Team Location: Southampton If you're a Chartered Civil Engineer looking for a role where your expertise will genuinely influence projects, people and the future direction of a growing consultancy, this Civil Engineering Lead opportunity could be exactly what you're looking for. As a Civil Engineering Lead, you will take ownership of high-profile projects, mentor talented engineers and play a key role in developing an expanding civil engineering service. Lead Major Projects with Real Influence My client is an established multidisciplinary consultancy delivering projects across the commercial, residential, education, healthcare, industrial, public sector and development sectors throughout the UK. They are looking to appoint an experienced Civil Engineering Lead who will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of their civil engineering offering while working closely with Directors, clients and project teams. This is a position offering autonomy, responsibility and a clear route towards wider technical leadership, Associate, Associate Director or senior management, depending on experience and performance. What You Will Be Doing As the Civil Engineering Lead, you will: Lead civil engineering commissions from feasibility and planning through to detailed design, construction support and project completion. Prepare and review highways, drainage, SuDS, flood risk, external works, infrastructure and access design solutions. Identify project constraints, risks and opportunities relating to highways, flood risk, utilities, ground conditions and buildability. Manage project scope, programmes, resources, budgets, quality and risk. Review calculations, drawings, reports and technical documentation produced by engineers and technicians. Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams. Liaise with planning authorities, highway authorities, Lead Local Flood Authorities, water companies and the Environment Agency. Attend client meetings, site inspections and technical workshops. Support business development activities, fee proposals and client relationship management. Mentor and develop engineers and technicians, helping to grow the capability of the wider team. Promote high technical standards and consistent engineering processes across the business. What You'll Bring To be successful, you will have: A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline. Chartered Engineer status (CEng MICE or equivalent) with UK consultancy experience. Strong technical knowledge of highways, drainage, flood risk, SuDS, external works and infrastructure design. Experience preparing and reviewing planning and technical approval submissions. The ability to lead projects and coordinate multidisciplinary teams. Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, programmes and project risks. Experience using AutoCAD, Civil 3D or similar engineering software. Excellent communication skills with a collaborative and proactive approach. The confidence to mentor colleagues and build lasting client relationships. Salary & Benefits Salary dependent on experience. Senior position with genuine influence over the future growth of the civil engineering service. Direct access to Directors and key decision-makers. Clear career progression towards Associate, Associate Director, technical leadership or senior management. Diverse workload across a broad range of sectors and project types. Support for ongoing professional development, mentoring and knowledge sharing. Collaborative multidisciplinary working environment. Location & Career Development This position can be based in Bedford or Southampton, with flexibility to work alongside colleagues and clients across the wider business. You'll be joining a consultancy that encourages technical excellence, supports career progression and provides the opportunity to shape both projects and the future direction of the civil engineering team. Interested? If you're an experienced Chartered Civil Engineer ready to take the next step into a leadership role where your expertise will make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your latest CV to find out more. FOOTNOTE: If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Chloe Orchard at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for more information. By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third-party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us.

Senior / Principal / Associate Director Flood Modeller/Hydrology UK wide 75,000 plus benefits Exceptional opportunities exist with this leading consultancy who continue to grow their water group across the country. We are keen to hear from Senior to Associate Director level individuals with strong Flood Modelling/Hydrology experience. At Senior/Principal level you will lead and manage commissions, sign off modelling reporting, manage budgets as well as change control and mentor modellers. The Associate Director will act as Project Director on key commissions, lead client relationships and work-winning, set modelling governance standards across the team and oversee portfolio performance. The main focus surrounds the leadership and management and the delivery of hydrology and hydraulic modelling commissions (1D/2D fluvial, tidal and surface water) to support planning, design and construction. Providing technical direction, managing programme/budget/risk/QA, coordinate multi-disciplinary inputs, and acted as the key client interface for modelling work streams. In more detail the role will be to:- Lead and manage modelling projects end-to-end: define scope and methodology, set programme, manage budget, control risk, and deliver to agreed QA/QMS standards. Lead and manage hydrology inputs: catchment assessment, rainfall/flow estimation, hydrograph derivation, climate change allowances, and clear documentation of assumptions and uncertainty. Lead and coordinate model build, verification and scenario testing (e.g., climate change, breach/blockage, sensitivities) ensuring outputs are fit for purpose. Provide technical direction on data requirements, boundary conditions, model schematisation, mesh strategy, time step selection, roughness/structures representation, stability/performance and optimisation. Interpret and communicate results into clear, decision-ready advice for clients and design teams (mitigation optioneering, levels/FFL strategy, safe access/egress, residual risk, exceedance routing, floodplain compensation concepts where applicable). Produce and sign-off technical reports/appendices suitable for regulator review and planning/design submissions; respond to technical queries and challenge. Lead and manage stakeholder engagement with EA/LLFAs/LPAs and other technical reviewers (method agreement, meetings, review responses). Coordinate interfaces with drainage, civils, highways, geotechnical and planning teams to ensure consistent assumptions and integrated outcomes. Resource-plan and delegate tasks; mentor junior modellers; maintain consistent standards, templates, and auditable file/version control. Contribute to bids: scope, methodology, programme, assumptions, risks and fee inputs; identify follow-on opportunities. For your part you will possess:- Strong UK consultancy experience leading hydrology and hydraulic modelling projects, including delivery governance (scope/programme/budget/risk/QA). Demonstrable hydrology competence: flow estimation and hydrograph development; confident selection of methods appropriate to catchment type, data availability and study purpose; able to communicate uncertainty and sensitivity clearly. Strong hydraulic modelling understanding (stability, mesh/timestep, roughness, structures representation, boundary conditions, calibration/validation where possible). Confident client-facing communicator with excellent technical writing and project management discipline. Advanced capability in one or more of: TUFLOW, Flood Modeller, InfoWorks ICM. Strong GIS skills (QGIS/ArcGIS) for data preparation and mapping outputs. Desirable: hydrology tools familiarity (e.g., ReFH2, WINFAP, FEH methods or equivalent), plus Python/data processing and CAD familiarity. A graduate in Civil Engineering, Water/Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, Geography or similar and preferably Chartered (ICE/CIWEM) In return you can expect an above industry salary and benefits package together with unrivalled career progression.

JOB DESCRIPTION Job title: Garden Manager Location: Fullers Mill Garden, West Stow, Suffolk Accountable to: Commercial Development Director Staff reports: The Gardens team, Visitor Services team Fullers Mill Garden is an enchanting and tranquil waterside and woodland garden, situated on the banks of the River Lark at West Stow in Suffolk. It combines a beautiful site of light dappled woodland with a fabulous collection of rare and unusual shrubs, perennials, lilies and marginal plants, collected over the course of 50 years by the creator of the garden, the late Bernard Tickner MBE. This is an exciting opportunity to lead Fullers Mill Garden into its next chapter as a Perennial garden, maintaining and evolving a beautiful garden with a team of gardeners, volunteers and trainees - to give our garden loving visitors a magical experience on each visit. The garden is currently undergoing a process of proposed investment in its visitor infrastructure. The Garden Manager will be a key member of the project team. Overall purpose 1. Through high standards of garden and landscape management and garden maintenance, ensure that the history, ecology, evolved design and artistic integrity of Fullers Mill and other grounds associated with the site are conserved and presented to an exemplary standard. 2. To recruit, train, manage and develop staff to achieve high standards of garden presentation and visitor satisfaction. 3. To build a culture that makes involvement in the garden a rewarding, rich and enjoyable experience for visitors, volunteers and staff. 4. To identify and develop opportunities for the promotion of the garden and the development of the visitor experience managing partnerships and relationships Main responsibilities and duties 1. Management of gardens and landscape a. To be responsible for the maintenance and management of the garden and its associated landscape within an approved budget. b. To maintain high standards of garden and facilities presentation at all times. c. Responsible for the day to day running of the garden and supervision of staff, volunteers and contractors to ensure that appropriate horticultural and service standards are maintained. d. To oversee the management and delivery of educational, training and skills activities and events, utilising the facilities and buildings within the site. e. To undertake the direct delivery of activities on selected topics relating to horticulture and the garden. f. To contribute as a key member of the Perennial project team in the formulation and delivery of the plan for the long-term future of Fullers Mill garden and buildings. g. To co-ordinate the Fullers Mill Garden Committee, establishing sound relationships with its members and utilising their knowledge and experience in maintaining and developing the garden. 2. Financial Management: a. Work alongside the Commercial Development Director to manage allocated budgets, prepare and provide bids for capital expenditure and small projects associated with the site. 3. Staff management, training and development : a. To be responsible for staff recruitment, training and development of competencies to deliver agreed maintenance and presentation standards and to be responsible for staff welfare, discipline and other employee issues in consultation with the organisations central support team. 4. Projects and coordination : a. To participate in the project team overseeing the creation of new visitor facilities and infrastructure; b. To manage and oversee work delivered by external contractors or agencies. c. To ensure a coordinated approach for all site-based garden maintenance, development, visitor facilities and services and to effectively manage change as appropriate. 5. Business Development and Public Relations : a. To work with the marketing team to explore and deliver initiatives both nationally and regionally to increase awareness of both the charity and its gardens. b. Where appropriate explore and support local marketing opportunities to encourage greater access for visitors, to identify and engage in opportunities which promote the charity and the garden as a high quality visitor attraction. c. To act as site representative, promoting the charity and the garden to ensure positive relationships. 6. Documentation: a. To ensure that all site documentation is maintained and distributed where appropriate. b. To create and maintain records relating to changes to the garden through maintenance, restoration and conservation. c. Maintain appropriate records for the effective management of staff, equipment, machinery and health and safety on site. 7. Health and Safety: a. To conduct, review and maintain all risk assessments across site b. To ensure all staff and volunteers are trained and have a good understanding of health and safety requirements where applicable c. To ensure correct PPE and COSHH records are reviewed and maintained d. To ensure correct documentation and risk assessments are provided by external contractors 8. Other: a. Any other duties as instructed by the line manager that may be required within the general purpose of the job. PERSON SPECIFICATION (E = essential; D = desirable) 1. Experience and Qualifications a. Managing a garden of quality to a high standard (E) b. RHS level 3 or equivalent qualified by experience (D c. Managing and controlling complex budgets to reduce costs and exceed income targets d. Staff management within a horticultural, conservation or visitor attraction setting (E) e. Experience of visitor attractions (E) f. Representation and speaking in public (E) g. Health and safety in a garden environment (E) h. Working with and leading volunteers (E) i. Willingness to develop professionally and to undertake training (E) j. Holder of HSE recognised First Aid at Work certificate (D) k. Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders (D) l. IOSH trained (D) 2. Circumstances a. Holder of a full UK driving licence (E) b. Able to work flexibly, including weekend rotational working hours in season (E) MAIN TERMS AND CONDITIONS General: This is a full-time post working 5 days across 7. Location: Fullers Mill Garden, West Stow, Suffolk Salary: £42,000 + benefits Hours: 37.5 hours per week Pension : up to 7% employer's contribution to matched employee contribution to the charity's stakeholder pension. Holidays: 25 days per annum plus Bank holidays General : Sick pay; death in service benefit (3 x salary); Perennial has a number of well-established flexible working policies including 'buying' extra (unpaid) leave, time off for dependents, variations to normal working hours, private health care on completion of probation The outline of terms and conditions are provided for information only and do not represent a contract. Closing date for applications is midnight on 2nd August 2026 Interview dates TBC We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive sufficient applications.

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - WATER DESIGN Location: Manchester / Tamworth Salary: 70,000 - 85,000 A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced Associate Director - Water Design to take a strategic leadership role delivering water non-infrastructure projects within the UK water sector. This Associate Director - Water Design position offers significant influence across technical delivery, team leadership and client engagement within a growing engineering consultancy. The business is seeking an Associate Director - Water Design to oversee the delivery of water non-infrastructure projects for a major UK water utility framework. In this role, you will provide senior technical oversight while supporting the growth and development of multidisciplinary engineering teams across civil, mechanical, electrical and process disciplines. The client's offices are based in Tamworth and require attendance one to two days per week. With strong transport connections, this role is well suited to candidates based in Manchester who are open to travelling for a senior leadership position. Key Responsibilities Provide senior leadership across water non-infrastructure design projects Oversee multidisciplinary engineering teams delivering civil, mechanical and electrical design solutions Act as a senior technical authority across project portfolios Maintain strong client relationships and represent the organisation at technical and programme reviews Support business development, proposals and framework delivery Guide and mentor senior engineers and design leads About You Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline Chartered Engineer with a recognised professional institution Significant experience within the UK water sector Proven leadership experience across multidisciplinary design teams Strong understanding of UK water industry standards and regulatory frameworks Excellent communication, leadership and commercial awareness Why Apply This Associate Director - Water Design role offers a salary of 70,000 - 85,000 and the opportunity to influence the delivery of major water sector programmes while shaping the growth of a consultancy business. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience.

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - WATER DESIGN Location: London / Tamworth Salary: 70,000 - 85,000 A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced Associate Director - Water Design to take a strategic leadership role delivering water non-infrastructure projects within the UK water sector. This Associate Director - Water Design position offers significant influence across technical delivery, team leadership and client engagement within a growing engineering consultancy. The business is seeking an Associate Director - Water Design to oversee the delivery of water non-infrastructure projects for a major UK water utility framework. In this role, you will provide senior technical oversight while supporting the growth and development of multidisciplinary engineering teams across civil, mechanical, electrical and process disciplines. The client's offices are based in Tamworth and require attendance one to two days per week. With excellent rail connectivity to London, this role is well suited to candidates who are comfortable travelling for a senior leadership position while remaining based in London. Key Responsibilities Provide senior leadership across water non-infrastructure design projects Oversee multidisciplinary engineering teams delivering civil, mechanical and electrical design solutions Act as a senior technical authority across project portfolios Maintain strong client relationships and represent the organisation at technical and programme reviews Support business development, proposals and framework delivery Guide and mentor senior engineers and design leads About You Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline Chartered Engineer with a recognised professional institution Significant experience within the UK water sector Proven leadership experience across multidisciplinary design teams Strong understanding of UK water industry standards and regulatory frameworks Excellent communication, leadership and commercial awareness Why Apply This Associate Director - Water Design role offers a salary of 70,000 - 85,000 and the opportunity to influence the delivery of major water sector programmes while shaping the growth of a consultancy business. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience.

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - WATER DESIGN Location: Leeds / Tamworth Salary: 70,000 - 85,000 A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced Associate Director - Water Design to take a strategic leadership role delivering water non-infrastructure projects within the UK water sector. This Associate Director - Water Design position offers significant influence across technical delivery, team leadership and client engagement within a growing engineering consultancy. The business is seeking an Associate Director - Water Design to oversee the delivery of water non-infrastructure projects for a major UK water utility framework. In this role, you will provide senior technical oversight while supporting the growth and development of multidisciplinary engineering teams across civil, mechanical, electrical and process disciplines. The client's offices are based in Tamworth and require attendance one to two days per week. With strong transport links, this role is well suited to candidates based in Leeds who are open to travelling for a senior leadership position. Key Responsibilities Provide senior leadership across water non-infrastructure design projects Oversee multidisciplinary engineering teams delivering civil, mechanical and electrical design solutions Act as a senior technical authority across project portfolios Maintain strong client relationships and represent the organisation at technical and programme reviews Support business development, proposals and framework delivery Guide and mentor senior engineers and design leads About You Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline Chartered Engineer with a recognised professional institution Significant experience within the UK water sector Proven leadership experience across multidisciplinary design teams Strong understanding of UK water industry standards and regulatory frameworks Excellent communication, leadership and commercial awareness Why Apply This Associate Director - Water Design role offers a salary of 70,000 - 85,000 and the opportunity to influence the delivery of major water sector programmes while shaping the growth of a consultancy business. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience.

Associate Director Location: Tamworth Salary: 72,000 - 85,000 Are you an Associate Director looking to take strategic ownership of major water sector projects within a fast-growing consultancy? This Associate Director opportunity in Tamworth offers senior leadership, commercial influence and the chance to shape project delivery within an ambitious business. A growing engineering consultancy is seeking an Associate Director to oversee water and wastewater non-infrastructure projects across the UK. As an Associate Director, you will lead civil engineering delivery across multidisciplinary schemes, working closely with Directors, clients and project teams to drive technical quality, commercial performance and successful outcomes. The Associate Director will provide technical leadership across reinforced concrete, foundations, hydraulic structures and associated civil works while supporting bids, resource planning and team development. This Associate Director role suits someone who combines strong technical judgement with commercial awareness and client-facing leadership. Key responsibilities Lead civil design and delivery for water and wastewater projects Oversee RC design, foundations, slabs and hydraulic structures Review calculations, reports, specifications and construction drawings Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, ICA and process teams Manage client relationships, project performance and commercial delivery Support bids, fee proposals, budgets and resource planning Mentor engineers and strengthen technical capability Promote quality, safety and continuous improvement Candidate requirements Degree qualified in Civil Engineering Chartered Member of ICE or similar professional body Around 15 years' civil engineering experience Strong UK water sector non-infrastructure background Excellent knowledge of Eurocodes, British Standards and Water Industry Specifications Proven multidisciplinary leadership and client management experience Why apply This Associate Director role offers autonomy, influence and the opportunity to shape a growing water engineering consultancy. The salary for this Associate Director position is 72,000 - 85,000, alongside bonus, pension, life insurance, flexible working, professional membership support and leadership development. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience.

Summary: Are you ready to shape the future of water infrastructure? We are looking for a forward-thinking Site MEICA Commissioning Engineer to join our Investment Delivery Directorate. This isn't just about oversight; it's about setting the standard for engineering excellence across South East Water. In this role, you won't just follow specifications-you'll challenge, innovate, and evolve them. You will be the technical lead ensuring that every MEICA element of our capital projects is installed, tested, and commissioned to the highest industry standards. Main responsibilities: Ensure that commissioning and handover plans are complete and robust for each project. Assist in ensuring quality of deliverables meet business and regulatory requirements and that projects are carried out in line with the defined scope and commissioning plan. Help to drive technical excellence in the commissioning of plant. Undertake witness testing/commissioning responsibilities under the most appropriate Health and Safety Legislation under direction set out by the Senior Site MEICA Engineer. On-site inspections and surveys of works in accordance with standards and specifications and on-site testing and commissioning. Design review in accordance with legislation, standards and specifications. Analysis of options and selection of technical solutions as appropriate. Assist on delivery of standards and approaches to delivery. Liaise with internal stakeholders for contribution to successful project delivery. Liaise with site SEW owners to assist the Project Managers in the successful closing out of schemes. Ensure the Operations teams are fully trained and conversant with the functionality of all new equipment being put into service. You'll need: Skills / Qualifications / Experience HNC or a Degree in Engineering or equivalent training. Substantial experience with MEICA based installations, with a reputation for technical excellence. MEICA Technical Expert with the ability to exercise sound judgement and decision making in complex situations. Will have experience in Operations and Commissioning (ideally) including water utilities. Knowledge/experience of PLC, HMI and VSD equipment and their application. Experience and understanding of water utility plant and process equipment. Good organisational skills. Good technical report writing, editorial skills, and good oral communication. Good people skills, team oriented with the ability to work closely with peers, with the ability to influence outcomes and staff who are not necessarily part of direct line management. Employees are required to be flexible and to be prepared to perform duties and other tasks within their capabilities. The nature of our business is such that the contents of any job profile are subject to change from time to time. Grow a career with a meaningful purpose. We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That's why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water. Benefits package: Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution. 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service. Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave. Paid volunteering days. Cycle to work scheme. Health cash plan. Life assurance. Wellbeing related benefits. What can you expect from your recruitment? To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our career's website. It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water. Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks. If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply now! South East Water kindly asks that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs to our employees or associates without explicit invitation from our HR Resourcing team. CVs sent on a speculative basis will not be acknowledged and will not assume any responsibility for fees or commissions in the event that we hire a candidate who applied directly or subsequently introduced by an instructed agency. Compensation package: Up to £51,900 p.a. dependant on experience

Estates Manager £53,800 - £60,500 per annum Gloucestershire Full Time and On-site The Estates Manager will play a crucial role in supporting the Associate Director of Estates to ensure that the healthcare properties are safe and well-maintained. This involves providing a cost-effective, efficient, and safe maintenance service through the combined efforts of direct labour and contractors, overseeing both external and internal environmental management, and maintaining a safe and secure environment for patients, staff and visitors. Therefore, you will be required to: To lead on the building and engineering safety, inspection and maintenance. To operationally manage all estates activities across: Healthcare Engineering, Decontamination, Medical gases, Ventilation, Water, Fire, Electrical, Environment, Pressure Systems To ensure Authorised person roles are covered (electricity, heating/ventilation, lifts, medical gases, decontamination, confined spaces, working at heights, gas systems and pressure systems)., taking lead responsibility in person where appropriate. Linking with the Associate Director of Estates and senior colleagues to ensure the effective management of Service Level Agreements/Contracts across a variety of estates related disciplines including: Direct contracts with specialist advisors, contractors and consultants, Estates maintenance Service Level Agreement/contract with the Hospital Trust, Implementation and operational management of safe systems of work, Monitoring, supervising and auditing specialist contractors, Construction, Design and Management Regulation compliance QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS To have an industry qualification in engineering, technology, building, surveying, or architecture plus either an appropriate mechanical or electrical formal qualification in estates disciplines; industry qualification in management safety Registered Professional in relevant FM Institution. To have excellent communication, negotiation and training skills; and the ability to motivate and support staff To understand budget management and effectively manage the expenditure so as to remain within the budget allocated To have demonstrable knowledge of healthcare processes and interdepartmental relationships To be self-motivated and able to organise, prioritise workload and delegate appropriately with the ability to make and justify rational decisions quickly. To have sound knowledge of environmental management, health & safety requirements/legislation to include COSHH, risk management, Legionella etc. To have extensive experience of engineering services to buildings, and of building construction, with specific geographical knowledge of the services and equipment throughout the properties to be maintained To have detailed knowledge and experience in engineering services to buildings, building construction and maintenance management strategies and techniques To have a detailed knowledge of Building Management Systems and AutoCAD; advanced skills in using departmental computer software systems comprising of FMIS, Safecode, Smartstream, ELVIS including the full Microsoft Office package of, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Bactraq and Project Further information For further information, please contact John Lavictoire