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Rail - Engineering Manager - East London

There is a requirement for an Engineering Manager to come onto the Crossrail project for at least a year in Westferry, East London. Role Brief: The Purpose of the role is to support the Routeway Manager of Engineering to discharge the technical component of his duties in the delivery of specific railway systems issues throughout the length of the central section of the Crossrail works - "systemwide issues" The role is also to support the relevant Heads of Discipline to discharge the CRL Technical Authority, specifically in relation to ensuring overall design coordination, configuration, control and integration with the rest of the railway. Ensuring that all design interfaces within scoped areas and at works contract boundaries are appropriately managed through Interface communication protocols. Promote the identification, tracking and resolution / closure of interfaces with all interfacing parties including other systemwide contract packages, stations, shafts, portals and tunnels Attend Interdisciplinary Design Reviews, Design Gates and general interface meetings as necessary Manage the resolution of design interface issues arising on site For any agreed changes, monitor and report on the design and deliverables such that the design is delivered on time and to budget, meeting Crossrail requirements. For any agreed changes, clarify the interface arrangements such that other disciplines are supplied with information to allow their progression. Coordinate the supply of Crossrail sourced technical information to the Contractors designers and contractors to allow his programme to progress. Skills & Experience Required: A Chartered Engineer or equivalent, with proven relevant multi disciplinary experience in a railway environment. Professional qualifications in electrical or mechanical engineering or an associated discipline. A comprehensive understanding of the issues affecting railway systems and the key interfaces and integrations of these systems during the design, construction, test / commissioning and operation stages of a railway. A good working knowledge of the UK railway industry and the Network Rail design, development and assurance process. Knowledge of interoperability regulations and requirements. Good knowledge of construction planning and logistics. Excellent inter-personal skills with proven ability to work effectively as part of a multidiscipline management team. Previous experience managing Tier 1 Contractors. For futher Rail & Infrastructure updates, please connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosie-wilkinson/

Rail - HR Co-ordinator - London

The Project Human Resources Representative is responsible for coordinating HR support to management and employees on assigned project(s) for a range of Human Resources (HR) issues. Coordinating with the People Operations organization and GBU Business Partners, the duties will include:- assisting and coordinating with staffing, on-boarding, implementing HR policies and assignment conditions, mobilising and demobilising employees and facilitating with training and development. Flexibility and teamwork are key in this role as the HR organization moves through a transformative period. Key Responsibilities: Staffing and Recruitment Liaise with People Operations to ensure the provision of a recruitment service which delivers the right people at the right time. Support staffing for assigned projects by liaising with project hiring managers and maintaining SRM/SmartStaff updates as required. This includes oversight of project staffing plans, coordinating with Project Controls. Manage employee demobilization schedules and release dates in alignment with project staffing plans, including short term assignment tracking. This includes preparation of completion paperwork for project personnel in accordance with local legal and company requirements as applicable. Compensation and Benefits Implement employee assignment conditions/allowances including any necessary per diem and allowance modifications in conjunction with People Operations. Oversee and support implementation of salary and bonus planning processes on project. Support projects to estimate the total cost of new hires / nationalizing current employees/international assignees. Policy / Process / Legal Ensure visa and immigration compliance as required for project personnel, including, compliance for entry and exit requirements, position change notifications, local processing and assistance. Develop and implement appropriate policies for the effective management of the project and HR issues in conjunction with People Operations. Ensure that project work rules are compliant with Client's policy and local laws, whilst being aware of local/national safety codes. Work with Project Management to ensure processes are in place that align with Client HR policies, procedures and guidelines. Promote equality and inclusion in the workplace and adopt appropriate behaviors when interacting with colleagues. Champion and model applicable health and safety behaviors by taking care of self and colleagues by following safe working procedures at all times. Protect the confidentiality and integrity of corporate information from unauthorized disclosure/modification/destruction and data collection/privacy of all workers on the project by taking appropriate measures. Translate corporate policies into workable project processes. Learning and Development Develop and facilitate onboarding and welcome packages for employees, including pre-employment checks and ongoing requirements such as medicals and other project specific requirements. Work with People Operations to coordinate and execute project learning and talent requirements along with corporate HR training requirements. Oversee and support implementation of processes for employee appraisal, competency assessment, training-needs identification and development planning. Arrange and facilitate upward feedback sessions. Support community outreach and early careers programs such as work experience, summer internships, apprentices and graduate recruitment/development. Employee Relations Maintain local employee relations issues and BCMS updates, coordinating with the People Operations. Coach and guide project assigned supervisors on basic matters and/or basic employee relations issues. Strategy / Organization Act as the primary point of contact with partner organizations on all people-related issues. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology or other relevant discipline from an accredited university Significant experience in delivering client facing HR services to senior level management. Relevant experience in a generalist HR role including project support experience. Commercial awareness and knowledge of applicable HR related contractual requirements. Well-developed communication (written and verbal), influencing, facilitation and negotiation skills. Minimum Qualifications: Demonstrated understanding of disciplinary processes and termination legislation/administration. Experience of staffing and recruitment processes. Experience of advising on ER issues. Effective oral and written communication skills. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion Ability to interpret HR policy and processes. Good working knowledge and application of local employment legislation. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Business Objects and HRMS systems. Ability to understand project and business objectives and to implement HR practices to support such objectives. Experience with Smartstaff or SRM staffing management tools.

Site Manager Fit out / MEP / Architectural Interface,,London

Site Manager, Whitechapel, London. Market Rates Day Rate Inside of IR35 Working on the fit out of a new railway stations and managing interfaces between MEP and architectural finishes Experience of working in and around an existing operational station environment (London Underground/London Overground) Familiarity of LU standards and processes Driving finished works to a completed state to support Handover to the end user Ability to managing problems and issues in a logical and organised manner by chairing meetings, design workshops through to a deriving practical solutions on site assurance and documentation including FCDs, NCRs redlines, ITPs and Method statement's To Start ASAP - Quick start nedeed.Till End of December 2019

Rail - Planning Engineer - East London

There is a requirement for a Planning Engineer on the Crossrail project for at least 18-months in East London, Stratford. This is NOT a senior planning role and is supporting a Senior Planning Engineer. Role Brief: Supporting the project teams with all planning related activities associated with the management of their contracts and reporting requirements. Participating and supporting the project teams in project and programme planning and progress meetings. Identifying and maintaining programme / project milestone and schedule interface activities. Performing productivity analysis of construction operations. Establishing the productivity basis to be utilized in estimates, as developed in concurrence with Construction. Reviewing labour estimates for reasonableness. Establishing milestones for the total project or major portions of the project. Reviewing project work activities in support of project milestones. Coordinating the timely, systematic and complete acquisition of scope definition and related data. Preparing and/ or reviewing schedule logic and duration changes in conjunction with the project team, to determine whether the schedules will adequately support the overall project schedule and comply with NEC contractual processes. These processes include checking that plans are complete and reflect the contractual scope of work, time risk allowances are clearly shown. In conjunction with other project team members review cost loading submissions. Planning, organising, and supervising schedule resource loading and analysis. Coordinating development of all bulk commodity release and installation curves. Integrating appropriate manpower requirements for each discipline/specialty relative to the overall project needs. Determining quantity and manpower levels in support of the project needs and schedule philosophy. Performing project schedule analysis and studying of problem areas to determine criticality of schedule activities. Recommending alternatives for schedule improvement to project team for discussion and/or decision. Coordinating information input into specific studies. Integrating activities and total work scope identification. Evaluating study results and recommending conclusions for project team consideration and discussion. Supervising/directing project schedule staffing and quantity reporting. Preparing and presenting schedule impact reports. Leading the development and review of schedule recovery plans, including evaluation of additional resources/costs required to affect such plans. Skills & Experience Required: Experience in performing, monitoring, and reviewing planning and scheduling functions, which include schedule development, control, and analysis, in the field and the home office. Relevant experience on a large scale Rail infrastructure project. Skilled in oral and written communication. Working knowledge of multiple discipline specific software applications, such as Primavera (P6) and Microsoft Office Projects. Knowledge of engineering and construction management customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience.

Rail - Head of T&C Strategy and Planning - East London

There is a requirement for a Head of T&C Strategy Planning on the Crossrail project for at least 6-months on a contract-basis in East London. Role Brief: To ensure that aspects of strategy, integration, QC and compliance, test simulation and problem issue resolution for test and commissioning related activity on Crossrail Ltd are planned and managed in a controlled and safe manner, across all levels of the Crossrail organisation, including the Tier 1 contractors. Manage, drive and develop the strategy, integration, QC and compliance, test simulation and problem issue resolution aspects for test and commissioning related activity on Crossrail Ltd. Assist the T&C Director by playing a full and collegiate role in the leadership, guidance and by way of creative, encouraging and active management input to the T&C team Develop and deliver strategic objectives and plans to support Programme Management of the testing and commissioning phase of the overall project. Set the timetable and process for review of each strategic plan, as agreed with the T&C Director. Actively advise on any required re-development in good time prior to the run up to the next strategic stage (e.g. where modification of a given plan is needed in a specific technical &/or organisational aspect, in good time prior to the end of Dynamic Testing, in preparation for Trial Running). Line manage an agreed range of colleagues, notably T&C Programme Managers, T&C planning and reporting resource and T&C problem issue management personnel, as may be required by the role. Work with the T&C Director to make and implement recommendations on the appropriate structure for managing testing and commissioning related communications within CRL and with primary programme interface points. Work with the T&C Planning and Reporting Manager and T&C Programme Managers to devise and implement an appropriate means of managing the various T&C-related programme media. Contribute to the delivery of the T&C strategy communications through attendance at assigned meetings, or by harnessing assigned relationships (to be decided in consultation with the T&C Director.) Contribute to organisation-wide T&C-related initiatives, offering support as necessary to such events as "Day in the Life of", external media coverage, interface with borough councils, LFEPA, BTP, etc., as may be required, and as agreed with the T&C Director. Skills & Experience Required: Expert knowledge of rail T&C strategic aspects, programme management and reporting work processes. Ability to effectively organise and manage a project team in a matrix organisation. Knowledge and understanding of standard infrastructure project management tools, rail verification and validation tools, techniques and technologies, detailed understanding of requirements and configuration management in a systems engineering context, detailed understanding of BS EN 501xx standards requirements as they relate to the realisation, verification and validation of railway systems and infrastructure, excellent knowledge of the standards, codes and guidance issued by NR and LU. Knowledge and experience in the development of strategic and detailed plans to realise verification and validation in accordance with the contract obligations for Crossrail Ltd. Excellent engineering background - preferably engineering degree qualified and qualified to Chartered Engineer status. Strong programme management experience (client-side) Strong reporting and communication skills Knowledge and experience of mainline, LU and metro rail infrastructure and station services, with a good understanding of the specialist language used in the mainline, LU and metro rail sectors. For further Rail & Infrastructure updates, please connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosie-wilkinson/

Rail- Operations Project Interface Manager- London

Purpose of the Job The Operations Project Interface Specialist will lead on engagement and consultation with stakeholders to ensure that the future Infrastructure Manager requirements related to safe operation of the infrastructure are defined, agreed with all duty holders, understood, produced, assured and implemented 2.Principal Accountabilities Take reasonable care of your own and others' health and safety and of those who may be affected in the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working to the Client's Target Zero principles. Co-operate with Client in all matters relating to health and safety, including following safe working procedures at all times Act as a role model for Client's vision and values, behaving in ways that are in alignment with Client's Ways of Working. Encourage and support others to do so too Promote equality in the workplace and adopt appropriate behaviour when interacting with colleagues Take necessary care to properly protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of corporate information from unauthorised disclosure, modification or destruction. Never knowingly put Client's information or information systems at risk. 3.Main challenges of the job Working in a fast paced and quick changing project delivery environment Managing multiple internal and external stakeholders with competing priorities Developing and shaping arguments to support operating methodology and convincing others of the merits of these arguments Dimensions & Interfaces (both internal and external) This role is within the Network Assurance Team. Key Internal and External relationships are: o RFLI Engineering, Maintenance and Rolling Stock departments o Client Project Disciplines, principally Signalling, Power and Tunnel Ventilation o Network Rail, Anglia, Western and Kent Routes - operations and maintenance o London Underground o RSSB o ORR 5.Person Specification Deep understanding of rail operations including signalling operating principles, systems and standards applicable to both mainline and metro railways. Understanding of strategic risk management tools and techniques including HAZID and HAZOP and the legislation governing operational activities in the rail industry. Understanding of project lifecycles and the role of the operator in a live project environment Degree in operations management or equivalent experience gained within the railway industry. Substantial knowledge of current railway operating rules and instructions and the process used for development of operating rules, instructions and procedures. Broad knowledge of how operating standards for a mainline railway IM are managed both internal to the organisation and external in the wider industry environment. Ability to communicate and influence effectively amongst peers. Ability to establish a course of action for self and others, managing time, resources and surrounding circumstances to deliver objectives. Proficient in MS office skills, especially Word, Excel and Visio Developing railway operating principles, procedures and local working instructions for railway environments. Developing business management systems. Working with asset engineers and others to deliver improved infrastructure and systems. Identifying hazards and implementing risk controls systems. Leading and investigating accidents, incidents and other safety related events. Interfacing with internal / external stakeholders to develop rules and local working instructions.

Rail- Assistant Implementation Manager- London

1. Purpose of the Job To assist with the mobilisation activities for the team that will maintain the Elizabeth line infrastructure, including monitoring and progressing readiness actions, providing clear and accurate status reports and providing general support to the Maintenance Mobilisation & Transition Manager. 2. Principal Accountabilities Monitor and report progress of mobilisation plans for the Maintenance team in support of the opening of the Client network, developing alternatives and work-arounds where required to maintain the project programme. Monitor the programmes and progress of suppliers, including analysis and interpretation of schedule requirements, verification of supplier progress and assessment of performance making recommendations for changes to achieve delivery. Provide support to the Maintenance Mobilisation & Transition Manager in emerging and related mobilisation areas as required. Develop and produce routine and ad-hoc progress and performance reports / dashboards and visual management updates including safety, schedule, cost, quality and related data for internal and external presentation and review. Implement risk and issue management through the identification, mitigation and maintenance of project risks and opportunities including upkeep of related registers. Monitor costs and expenditure, including allocation of budgets, verification of supplier payment applications, change assessment and control. Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships through management of and participation in meetings, workshops, technical and progress reviews as appropriate. Take reasonable care of your own and others' health and safety and of those who may be affected in the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working to the Client's Target Zero principles. Co-operate with Client in all matters relating to health and safety, including following safe working procedures at all times. Act as a role model for Client's vision and values, behaving in ways that are in alignment with Client's Ways of Working. Promote equality in the workplace and adopt appropriate behaviour when interacting with colleagues. Take necessary care to properly protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of corporate information from unauthorised disclosure, modification or destruction. Never knowingly put Client's information or information systems at risk. 3. Main challenges of the job To work successfully between various Client's and main functions in order to maintain accurate and complete mobilisation project programmes. To provide clear and robust information and advice, being prepared to challenge individuals in a constructive manner and pursue sources of information in order to progress works to schedule. To communicate and report progress in a concise, timely and accurate manner, keeping senior management well informed. To maintain a high level of flexibility when dealing with changing requirements. To carefully manage different teams and stakeholders and appropriately handle information of various sensitivities. To identify issues and offer solutions that may be practically implemented for Client's particular maintenance requirements. 4. Dimensions & Interfaces (both internal and external) * Key interfaces include: Client maintenance Mobilisation & Transition Manager o Client Business Manager o Client departmental Managers o Client procurement personnel, procedures and systems 5. Person Specification Knowledge of / proven success in project management or mobilisation activity. Good project management ability including knowledge of schedule management, risk / issue management, budgetary control, approvals & acceptance, quality, safety matters, programme, Dashboards, meeting minutes, reports, risk / issue management, approvals & acceptance processes, Membership of a professional engineering, project management or railway operating institution. Awareness of safety regime within railway industry, railway operations, engineering and manufacturing. Excellent interpersonal, analytical and communication skills (verbal and written), at all levels. A self-starter, able to operate with limited supervision. Strong influencing skills and an effective team player. Ability to manage internal and external stakeholders and deal with competing interests in an inclusive and pragmatic manner. Strong delivery ethic, with excellent programme awareness and a commitment for successful delivery to schedule. Ability to give pragmatic and timely technical support advice to internal and external parties.

Rail- Mobilisation Manager - London

1. Purpose of the Job To manage the mobilisation activity supporting the Client Maintenance team including the development of requirements, production of implementation plans, delivery management and ongoing support arrangements. 2. Principal Accountabilities Scope, develop and project manage maintenance mobilisation plans for the Operations team in support of the opening of the Client network. Monitor the programmes of each of the key suppliers, including analysis and interpretation of programme schedule requirements, verification of supplier progress, assessment of performance making recommendations for strategic or tactical changes to achieve delivery. Provide support to the Client Operations Directorate in emerging and related mobilisation areas as required. Develop and produce routine and ad-hoc progress and performance reports / dashboards including safety, schedule, cost, quality and related data for internal and external presentation and review. Implement risk and issue management through the identification, mitigation and maintenance of project risks and opportunities including upkeep of related registers. Undertake cost management and control, including allocation of budgets, verification of supplier payment applications, change assessment and control. Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships through management of and participation in meetings, workshops, technical and progress reviews as appropriate. Take reasonable care of your own and others' health and safety and of those who may be affected in the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working to the Client Target Zero principles. Co-operate with Client in all matters relating to health and safety, including following safe working procedures at all times. Act as a role model for Client's vision and values, behaving in ways that are in alignment with Client's Ways of Working. Promote equality in the workplace and adopt appropriate behaviour when interacting with colleagues. Take necessary care to properly protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of corporate information from unauthorised disclosure, modification or destruction. Never knowingly put Client's information or information systems at risk. 3. Main challenges of the job To work successfully between various Client's and main Client's functions in order to develop accurate and complete mobilisation project programmes. To provide clear and robust management direction, being prepared to challenge individuals in a constructive manner and pursue sources of information in order to progress works to schedule. To communicate and report progress in a concise, timely and accurate manner, keeping senior management well informed. To maintain a high level of flexibility when dealing with changing requirements. To carefully manage different teams and stakeholders and appropriately handle information of various sensitivities. To identify issues and offer solutions that may be practically implemented for Client's particular maintenance requirements. 4. Dimensions & Interfaces (both internal and external) Cost management and control including assessment of the budgetary impact of decisions / opportunities and provision of advice to senior management. The role manages other inputs through a matrix organisation * Key interfaces include: o Client's Maintenance Mobilisation & Transition Manager o Client's Business Manager o Client's departmental Managers o Client procurement personnel, procedures and systems 5. Person Specification Knowledge of / proven success in project management of mobilisation activity Good project management ability including knowledge of schedule management, risk / issue management, budgetary control, approvals & acceptance, quality, safety matters, programme, Dashboards, meeting minutes, reports, risk / issue management, approvals & acceptance processes, An understanding, and delivery experience, of generic contract management and contract issues. Membership of a professional engineering, project management or railway operating institution. Awareness of safety regime within railway industry, railway operations, engineering and manufacturing. Excellent interpersonal, analytical and communication skills (verbal and written), at all levels. Strong influencing skills and an effective team player. Ability to manage internal and external stakeholders and deal with competing interests in an inclusive and pragmatic manner. Strong delivery ethic, with excellent programme awareness and a commitment for successful delivery to schedule. Ability to give pragmatic and timely technical support advice to internal and external parties. To confidently act as the 'face' of Client and represent its interests to supplier organisations and other bodies.

Rail - Senior Quantity Surveyor - Leeds

There is a requirement for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to come onto the Transpennine Route Upgrade on a permanent-basis in Leeds. Roles and Responsibilities Provide assistance, support and advice on all commercial issues Delegation of appropriate work to junior staff, whilst maintaining accountability Preparation of Valuations/Application for payment with full supporting documentation in accordance with the contract. Preparation of Cost Reports to the Client with contractually compliant supporting documentation. Preparation and management of subcontract and material procurement schedules. Administration of subcontractor/supplier accounts from the preparation of detailed requisitions, monitoring and authorisation of subcontract payments through to agreement of final accounts. Undertake the contract administration, including change management and maintain associated registers. Implement a WBS structure to satisfy the Client & Contract requirements. Have an up to date Cost to Complete and Risk analysis Register for the projects(s). Preparation, negotiation and agreement of change events, extension of time claims, final accounts etc. Measurement of quantities in accordance with the standard methods of measurement as required. Drafting of complex subcontract arrangement including professional services & appropriate terms of engagement. Identification and advice upon of insurance related issues, including PI. Maximising of cash position, including WIP control, cash flow production & improvement plans. Maintain / assist in the production of the margin improvement plan on the project. Assist in work winning duties as required, including technical writing for PQQ responses. Skills & Experience Required: Degree qualification CSCS (White / Gold Card) Registered with RICS / ICES and working towards chartership Full driving licence Commercially astute. Excellent knowledge of Standard Forms of Contract (NEC & JCT) and Standard Methods of Measurement. Computer literate with strong skills in Microsoft Office Applications (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint) Good communication skills including presentations and ability to negotiate and persuade others. Programming techniques, project controls, risk analysis, contract admin, procurement, cost, claims.

Estimators Civil Infrastructure Projects Perm Staff

Estimators for Large Overseas Civil Infrastructure Projects. Staff Positions. 1. Civil Estimator x1 - The primary responsibility of a Civil Estimator is the oversight and preparation of detailed cost estimates including quantity take off, material pricing, crew set development, construction equipment and subcontract assessments 2. Indirects Estimator x1 - The primary responsibility of an Indirects Estimator is the oversight and preparation of detailed cost estimates, analysis and control activities for project and/or proposal efforts relating specifically to indirect costs on Infrastructure projects Duties include conducting cost and price analysis, converting estimates into cost budget, preparing cost studies, and beyond. Key Responsibilities: Assists in the preparation of cost estimates for civil-structural-architectural construction activities and inputs data into the estimating software utilising the appropriate code of accounts structure. Participates with engineering organisation for establishing reporting requirements to include quantities, units of measure (UoM), growth allowances. Review data input for consistence and completeness of the data. Processes cost estimates using crew-based approach including formation or crews for multiple crafts. Assist with assessment and analysis of excavation and backfill operations and concrete operations relating to the Heavy Civil discipline. Participates in scope and quantity reviews and provides recommendations. Verify quantity take off, control tracking, reporting and forecasting for civil discipline. Preparation of cost estimates for civil construction activities and coordinates the preparation of cost reports, forecast and progress reports. Participates with construction on the application of installation rates. Assists & Participates in the assessment and analysis of quantities and installation hours relative to other projects. Assists in the input and maintenance of estimating metrics and applicable data bases. Provides necessary inputs required for the establishment of common and contractor distributable costs. Organise, present and input into project estimate plan specific to major efforts. Assure estimate packages are completed as per approved procedures. Perform analysis on received commercial data. Prepare cost studies utilising historical data, statistical analysis and cost and quantity comparisons, developing new techniques as required to meet specific needs. Convert estimates into project budgets with execution team clearly communicating assumptions and rationale. Familiarity with project controls processes and systems. Assist projects in identifying scope deviations. Analyse cost and price data from suppliers and subcontractors and internal cost and performance information with the ability to generate comparative data, historical costs and other metrics, as part of the cost and price analysis. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction or Business Management, or other relevant discipline from an accredited university and/or a minimum of six years relevant work experience. Advanced planning, analytical and computer skills. Advanced understanding of Estimating core processes and procedures Previous experience in a discipline estimating role is preferred Sound knowledge and experience in EPC and EPCM estimating practices and methods, including demonstrated ability to organise, direct, perform, review and present cost estimating products with a minimum of supervision. Demonstrated technical and practical understanding of engineering, procurement and construction methods and techniques. Skilled in oral and written communication with demonstrated ability to present Estimating information to peers and senior management. In-depth knowledge of applicable work processes and systems is desired. Experience of Estimating software systems is desire

Civil - Senior Valuation and Development Surveyor

What is the purpose of this role? We are looking for an experienced Chartered General Practice Surveyor whose role will be to provide a wide-ranging estates service for Trafford Council through the One Trafford partnership. The One Trafford Partnership is a long-term commitment between the Client and Trafford Council across a wide range of professional and operational services. As part of the team you will also be working on a wide range of activities ranging from valuation, redevelopment and regeneration projects to general consultancy advice on property matters. What will you be doing? You will be part of the Estates team and will be working directly to the Account Manager responsible for delivering the estate and property service to the Council. The role will include advising the Council on valuation and regeneration/re-development matters and all related aspects including but not limited to: - Preparing Asset Valuations in accordance with RICS Red Book and CIPFA best practice and to meet the Council's annual statutory requirements. Preparing other ad hoc valuations as required for a range of purposes including disposal, acquisition, marriage value, statutory compensation etc. Producing development appraisals to demonstrate residual land values and profit Preparing viability appraisals against various options to assess the risk and reward from proposed Council development activity. Reviewing and challenging the viability of appraisals submitted by developers and land-owners. Assisting with the development management process as part of the multi-disciplinary team including due diligence, negotiation of terms including development agreements and general consultancy advice Working proactively with the wider property team and Council to identify opportunities for added value through strategic acquisition, disposal and regeneration work Experience in commercial valuation, development, negotiation and working in a multi-disciplinary environment, quickly, accurately and under pressure will be essential. Who are we looking for? We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, organised and commercially minded person with knowledge of both the public and private sector. The individual will have excellent market knowledge and use this to support the advice given around viability including, build costs, demand and likely returns from development activity. Part of this requirement is to be confident in giving their advice and to be used to presenting and reporting this to clients at a senior level and be able to justify their recommendations. As this is a senior position the role holder will be expected to use their experience to support the whole team and specifically the Account Manager, including the ability to deputise at key meetings as required The candidate must as a minimum be MRICS with at least 4 years post qualification and be a Registered Valuer The role will involve spending a high proportion of time at the Client's office at Trafford Town Hall in addition to travelling throughout Trafford as required.

Civil infrastructure - Senior Management Surveyor

What is the purpose of this role? We are looking for an experienced Chartered General Practice Surveyor whose role will be to provide a wide-ranging estates service for Trafford Council through the One Trafford partnership. The One Trafford Partnership is a long-term commitment between the client and Trafford Council across a wide range of professional and operational services. As part of the team you will also be working on a wide range of activities ranging from management of the Council's corporate properties and investment portfolio to valuation and general consultancy advice on property matters. What will you be doing? You will be part of the Estates team and will be working directly to the Account Manager responsible for delivering the estate and property service to the Council. The role will include managing the let estate and advising the Council on all related aspects including but not limited to: - Landlord and tenant transactional work including new lettings, lease renewals and rent reviews Assisting with the collection of rent and arrears management Service Charge management in accordance with the RICS code Dealing with tenant applications for consent to carry out alterations and or assign/sublet Responding to queries from Councilors, tenants and residents and Freedom of Information requests Developing Estates Strategies and identifying opportunities to proactively add value and reduce costs Liaise with the client's FM team to ensure building maintenance, PPM and statutory compliance Experience in landlord and tenant, negotiations, providing commercial property advice and working in a multi-disciplinary environment under pressure will be essential. In addition, the role will include providing support on other aspects of the teams' activity including valuation, regeneration and development projects Who are we looking for? We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, organised and commercially minded person ideally with knowledge of both the public and private sector. The individual will be confident in giving their advice and be used to presenting and reporting this to clients at a senior level and be able to justify their recommendations. As this is a senior position the role holder will be expected to use their experience to support the whole team and specifically the Account Manager, including the ability to deputise at key meetings as required The candidate must as a minimum be MRICS with at least 4 years post qualification relevant experience and will ideally also be a Registered Valuer The role will involve spending a high proportion of time at the Client's office at Trafford Town Hall in addition to travelling throughout Trafford as required.