Architecture & Construction

  london  |   £50,000

new vacancy: claims adjuster - financial linescity of london - lloyd's syndicatesalary £50,000 - £60,000 i am currently recruiting for a leading lloyd's business who are looking to add a claims adjuster to their established team focusing around financial lines. they are looking for someone with 1-3 years claims adjusting experience in a similar role at a lloyd's business with relevant expertise to the above. key responsibilities manage a portfolio of claims and ensure they are resolved efficiently and effectivelywork closely with internal stakeholders such as underwriters, risk managers, and lawyers to ensure claims are handled in accordance with company policies and proceduresnegotiate and settle claims with claimants and their representativesmaintain accurate and up-to-date records of all claim activities, expenses, and settlementscontribute to the development of claim management strategies and best practicescontinuously monitor industry trends, regulatory changes and emerging risks that may impact claims

Closing on 05 Jul

  eastleigh  |   £27,000

claims assessor - salary up to £27,000 are you passionate about working with internal and external stakeholders to give continuity of care and wellbeing? are you empathetic by nature and passionate about getting the best outcome for your customers? we are looking for people who truly care. people like you! a bit about the job: we are currently expanding our team of claims assessors within our income protection claims team. our purpose is to support a portfolio of customers, helping in their time of need. the support you will provide may be pre-absence, during absence, during return to work, or throughout longer term or permanent absences and may take the form of telephony support, arranging treatment, assessing a claim for benefit or all the above. many of the absences you manage will be complex, sensitive and require high levels of empathy; the nature of our work means that you are often supporting individuals that are undergoing treatment, financial difficulties, and sometimes life-changing circumstances. due to the nature of this role, full time training will be completed onsite for a minimum of 12 weeks. skills and experience we’re looking for: experience of working within the insurance sector or previous income protection knowledge is desirable but not essential.excellent telephony capability and able to converse with a variety of customers both verbally and in writing.sound judgement and decision-making skills; confidently able to explain reasoning behind decisions and negotiate with customersgood planning, negotiation, and organisational/time management skills.adaptability, resilience, and desire for continuous personal development in an environment of healthy and appropriate challenge. what you’ll get for this role: starting salary up to £27,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)bonus opportunity - 6% of annual salary; actual amount depends on your performance and aviva’s.generous pension scheme - aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in.25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 daysmake your money go further - up to 40% discount on aviva products, and other retailer discountsup to £1,200 of free aviva shares per year through our matching share plan and share in the success of aviva with our save as you earn schemebrilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leaveflexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to workmake a difference, be part of our aviva communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help otherswe take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools aviva is for everyone: we are inclusive and welcomes everyone - we want applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. excited but not sure you tick every box? research tells us that women, particularly, feel this way. so, regardless of gender, why not apply. and if you’re in a job share just apply as a pair. we flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. most of our people are smart working - spending around 60% of their time in our offices and 40% at home. we interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. once you’ve applied, please send us an email stating that you have a disclosed disability, and we’ll interview you.

Closing on 16 Jun

  chichester  |   £43,516

about us are you technically competent? do you have great communication skills? are you looking for a role in property that is varied and provides a challenge? if so, this could be the right role for you! for more information about west sussex county council, please visit our wscc about us page. salary: £43,516 to £46,549 per annum working pattern: full time (37 hours per week) monday to friday contract type: permanent location: county hall chichester, west street, chichester, po19 1rq. (hybrid and flexible working- required to work and travel across west sussex where appropriate) you will play a pivotal part in our property and assets directorate as an area building surveyor. you will be required to identify betterment opportunities to reduce carbon emissions across the corporate property portfolio by near zero by 2030. you will effectively project manager the delivery of multiple and complex technical solutions. this is a role that requires someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to negotiate solutions, manage conflicts and take a customer-focussed approach. does this this sounds like the type of challenge that you are looking for? if so, we'd love to hear from you! all west sussex county council (wscc) employees have a wscc location as their contractual work location, however we do operate a 'smarter working' approach, this is something that you agree locally with your manager, for what works best for you, your role and your team. more details will be shared once you start working. the opportunity under the direction of the building surveying team manager, you will lead and co-ordinates multi-disciplinary approaches to the asset management of the built estate for both freehold and leased buildings. this includes: incorporating engineering-supplied technical information into premises development plans, planned maintenance and minor improvement specifications. you will be responsible for supporting long-term planning of the service ensuring continuous improvement and business continuity. you will have the opportunity to mentor and provide on-the-job training to other team members to meet objectives and deliver a professional service. about you! you will be technically competent, flexible and good partnership working skills to responds to enquires and achieve positive outcomes. you will be able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, communicating on a number of different levels with multiple stakeholders and adapting your style accordingly. you will be organised in order to balance competing demands including cost, risk and time pressures, to deliver best practice outcomes that are compliant with statutory requirements. you will be comfortable making fast-time decisions when managing unpredictable caseloads and setting priorities. for more information on the key skills as well as the qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the job description attached. rewards and benefits here at west sussex county council we care about wellbeing, allowing time for celebrating our teams' efforts, and developing our team to be the best they can be. alongside this, we also offer the below benefits. an excellent local government pension schemegenerous holiday entitlement of 26 days (plus opportunity to buy additional leave)a range of flexible working options, depending on your job rolematernity, paternity, dependency and adoption leavevolunteering opportunitiestraining and development opportunities, including coaching, mentoring and apprenticeshipsa range of discounts giving our staff access to hundreds of offers; groceries, travel, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities, high street retailers and the opportunity to save over £1,000 a year through our west sussex choices benefits platform (see our staff discounts pageif you are a business looking to offer a discount)health and wellbeing benefits including access to our employee assistance programme, mental health first aiders, wellbeing hub and voluntary health cash plans for a full list this can be found at our rewards and benefits page. further information to apply, upload your cv and complete the application explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your cv. please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again. we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. this post is subject to enhanced dbs check, satisfactory references and health check. west sussex county council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.

Closing on 05 Jun

  london  |   £50,000

main purpose: the role of the quantity surveyor is to play an active supporting part in the various commercial activities associated with a project and in conformity with company procedures as laid down from time to time. key responsibilities & duties: • compliance with and assistance in helping promote the health and safety policy. • provide support to the project quantity surveyor, senior quantity surveyor and managing quantity surveyor. • provide support and where appropriate mentoring to graduate and other quantity surveyors. • contribution to the delivery of all confirmed project tasks and goals. • compliance with all company procedures and protocols. •assistance with the procurement of sub-contractors; consultants and suppliers. •contribution to the analysis of sub-contractors; consultants and suppliers tender returns. •assistance with and where appropriate the preparation of orders with sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers ad attend part 2 meetings when possible. •subject to the prior approval of the project quantity surveyor or senior quantity surveyor or managing quantity surveyor and in accordance with company contractual arrangements, authorise payments in respect of interim and final applications for payment from sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. •preparation, co-ordination and processing labour only payments. •contribution to the preparation if interim and final applications for payment on behalf of the company. •contribution to the preparation of internal cost and value reconciliation reports. •subject to the prior approval of the project quantity surveyor and where appropriate the senior quantity surveyor and managing quantity surveyor value and agree changes/variations with the employer. •maintenance of accurate records. •carry out building work take-offs, measurement and scheduling exercises and preparation of bills of quantities for the procurement and sub-letting processes. •assist with the preparation and responses to project level correspondence. •attend project and design related meetings when possible. •integrate and liaise with the site team. qualifications / training required* bsc in quantity surveying jct contracts 4 projects- basic level excel 2016 intermediate desirable chartered member of rics negotiation skills building regulations (including part b) mdp1 skills / experience required* commercial knowledge minimum of 3 - 5 years of experience in construction industry negotiation skills our benefits: generous maternity, adoption & paternity pay scheme3 days special leave you can use if your boiler breaks down, childminder cancelled or you have something important to doday off on your birthdaysingle medical cover (most pre-existing conditions are covered)generous amount of holidays, starting with 25 + bank holidays and going up to 30 days + bank holidays (dependant on length of service)sick leave fully paid, up to 20 days (dependant on length of service)a good pension scheme to help you for when you retirelife assurance (paying 4* your salary)we pay your professional membership fees that are relevant to your rolesupport with your professional growth and learninggenerous staff referral scheme, paying up to £3,500the opportunity to save up to 25% on your bike via the cycle to work schemediscounts on 100's of retailers and gymsemployee assistance programme - offering counselling and emotional support for you and your family, 24hours a day, 7 days a week please contact a member of the ardmore team for more information.

Closing on 29 Jun

  bristol  |   £55,000

location: bristolcontract: full time, permanentsalary: £55,000 - £60,000 + car allowance do you have experience as a senior quantity surveyor? have you worked within construction or complex utility projects? can you work well under pressure and meet deadlines? if so, then we’ve got the right job for you! here at g2, we are market leaders in what we do. with a reputation for quality and excellence, we continually strive to develop our brand and believe that great people are at the heart of business success! we are looking for a senior quantity survey to join our growing team. areas of the job involve: • negotiation and preparation of contractual variations with clients• measure and value works done on site• preparation of monthly payment applications to be agreed with clients• assist with preparation of tender documentation• track changes to the design and ensure all variations are captured• scrutinise site works completion with project managers• assessment of subcontractor applications• review progress against works programme• responsibility for budget control of projects with senior project managers• calculation of projects costs to completion• preparation of early warning notices (ewns)• monitoring completion of project milestones• providing contract support to site project managers• support legal department with preparation of sub-contracts here’s what we need from you: • degree educated• 5+ years in a qs role in construction or engineering• strong communication and relationship skills• excellent commercial acumen and numeracy skills• ability to multitask and problem solve• ability to manage multiple stakeholders what will you get in return? • a competitive salary and compensation package• 25 holidays + bank holidays• holiday trading• birthday day off• volunteering days• enhanced pension contributions• health care cash plan• cycle to work scheme• employee assistance programme• health and wellbeing hub• reward platform with discounts and cash back on thousands of brands• enhanced mat / pat pay• recommend a friend bonus• years service awards• employee engagement days• flexible hybrid working• join a business that is on a big growth path, with the scope to develop and progress in many areas of the business. you may also have experience in the following: quantity surveyor, surveying, construction, project management, quantity surveyor, mechanical, electrical, project manager, quantity surveying, risk management, qs, m&e, building services, cdm, etc. ref-205 435

Closing on 30 Jun

  london  |   £50,000

main purpose: the role of the quantity surveyor is to play an active supporting part in the various commercial activities associated with a project and in conformity with company procedures as laid down from time to time. key responsibilities & duties: • compliance with and assistance in helping promote the health and safety policy. • provide support to the project quantity surveyor, senior quantity surveyor and managing quantity surveyor. • provide support and where appropriate mentoring to graduate and other quantity surveyors. • contribution to the delivery of all confirmed project tasks and goals. • compliance with all company procedures and protocols. •assistance with the procurement of sub-contractors; consultants and suppliers. •contribution to the analysis of sub-contractors; consultants and suppliers tender returns. •assistance with and where appropriate the preparation of orders with sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers ad attend part 2 meetings when possible. •subject to the prior approval of the project quantity surveyor or senior quantity surveyor or managing quantity surveyor and in accordance with company contractual arrangements, authorise payments in respect of interim and final applications for payment from sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers. •preparation, co-ordination and processing labour only payments. •contribution to the preparation if interim and final applications for payment on behalf of the company. •contribution to the preparation of internal cost and value reconciliation reports. •subject to the prior approval of the project quantity surveyor and where appropriate the senior quantity surveyor and managing quantity surveyor value and agree changes/variations with the employer. •maintenance of accurate records. •carry out building work take-offs, measurement and scheduling exercises and preparation of bills of quantities for the procurement and sub-letting processes. •assist with the preparation and responses to project level correspondence. •attend project and design related meetings when possible. •integrate and liaise with the site team. qualifications / training required* bsc in quantity surveying jct contracts 4 projects- basic level excel 2016 intermediate desirable chartered member of rics negotiation skills building regulations (including part b) mdp1 skills / experience required* commercial knowledge minimum of 3 - 5 years of experience in construction industry negotiation skills our benefits: generous maternity, adoption & paternity pay scheme3 days special leave you can use if your boiler breaks down, childminder cancelled or you have something important to doday off on your birthdaysingle medical cover (most pre-existing conditions are covered)generous amount of holidays, starting with 25 + bank holidays and going up to 30 days + bank holidays (dependant on length of service)sick leave fully paid, up to 20 days (dependant on length of service)a good pension scheme to help you for when you retirelife assurance (paying 4* your salary)we pay your professional membership fees that are relevant to your rolesupport with your professional growth and learninggenerous staff referral scheme, paying up to £3,500the opportunity to save up to 25% on your bike via the cycle to work schemediscounts on 100's of retailers and gymsemployee assistance programme - offering counselling and emotional support for you and your family, 24hours a day, 7 days a week please contact a member of the ardmore team for more information.

Closing on 29 Jun

  london  |   £75,000

main purpose: the senior quantity surveyor will provide high contractual and commercial advice and support to their respective project surveyor(s) and commercial team(s). the senior quantity surveyor is required to adopt a hands-on approach in overseeing the commercial activities associated with the design and construction process of a multi-million-pound project and in some cases this obligation may extend to more than a single project. key responsibilities & duties: specifically, the position accepts responsibility for a single large project or multiple projects and for overseeing and delivery of the financial and commercial targets whilst ensuring at all times that best practice is employed so that:company standards (including health and safety issues) are followed by project surveyors and project commercial staff.stated project objectives are followed, including budgetary controls, the maximisation of profit and maintenance of positive cash flow.maximum value for money is achieved.the project surveyor and commercial team properly understand the procurement process and targets in securing the services of sub-contractors/suppliers/design consultants, including the requirement to produce formal documentation for accurate representation of the financial and contractual position of work packages.the placement of robust orders takes place before work commences in accordance with current company contractual arrangements occurs.construction directors and project managers and whenever appropriate directors of the company are provided with reliable advice on financial, progress and contractual related matters.the timely preparation and presentation of accurate internal cost and value reports occurs.timely interim applications for payment, retention and final account applications occurs.sub-contractors and suppliers are administered in accordance with the terms and conditions of company sub-contract arrangements.delays to progress are properly analysed and timely and detailed requests for extensions of time and reimbursement of loss and/or expense are recommended and submitted.close working relationships with clients and employer’s agents to see that their reasonable expectations are met including the value engineering and cost saving exercises.the project surveyor and commercial team receive appropriate training and mentoring where appropriate.appropriate recruitment of commercial staff takes place.the work undertaken by the project surveyor and commercial staff is properly supervised and compliance with company practices, procedures and protocols occurs.high level correspondence is co-ordinated between the managing surveyor and project quantity surveyor and head office.attend high level project related meetings.ensure partial possession notices are issued where appropriate.ensure we obtain section and practical completion certificates for the projects.attend design team meetings when possible to ensure compliance with contract and minimise unnecessary cost.review and provide advice to the project team on the contract and procedures to be followed.notify managing surveyor, construction director and project manager of any commercial disagreements with employer and sub-contractors / suppliers.where there is no project surveyor, undertake their role; qualifications / training required* bsc quantity surveying or equivalent chartered member of rics building regulations (including part b) cvr training excel- intermediate level 4 projects training desirable negotiation training presentation skills skills / experience required* strong negotiation skills good presentation skills desirable practical knowledge of asta power projects or ms projects 2013/2016 our benefits: generous maternity, adoption & paternity pay scheme3 days special leave you can use if your boiler breaks down, childminder cancelled or you have something important to doday off on your birthdaysingle medical cover (most pre-existing conditions are covered)generous amount of holidays, starting with 25 + bank holidays and going up to 30 days + bank holidays (dependant on length of service)sick leave fully paid, up to 20 days (dependant on length of service)a good pension scheme to help you for when you retirelife assurance (paying 4* your salary)we pay your professional membership fees that are relevant to your rolesupport with your professional growth and learninggenerous staff referral scheme, paying up to £3,500the opportunity to save up to 25% on your bike via the cycle to work schemediscounts on 100's of retailers and gymsemployee assistance programme - offering counselling and emotional support for you and your family, 24hours a day, 7 days a week please contact a member of the ardmore team for more information.

Closing on 29 Jun

  london  |   £60,000

main purpose: the project quantity surveyor is required to take the commercial lead on a project and be responsible for the day to day management of all commercial activities in the construction process. it is the responsibility of the project quantity surveyor to ensure that in the first instance the project commercial team carries out the various commercial processes in conformity with company procedures as laid down from time to time. key responsibilities & duties: specifically, the position accepts responsibility for a project and in the first instance overseeing and delivery of the project commercial targets whilst ensuring that at all times the project commercial team employs best practice so that: the company health and safety policy is complied with and promoted;the project commercial team is properly supervised and supported.project commercial tasks and targets including the maximisation of profit and budgetary control are delivered.in the first instance company procedures and protocols are complied with by the project commercial team.the procurement of sub-contractors; consultants and supply packages are as far as possible within pre-agreed budgetary constraints;work package tender returns are properly analysed, and pre-start meetings attended and detailed order placement recommendations are submitted to the senior and/or managing quantity surveyor;orders are placed with sub-contractors; consultants and suppliers in accordance with company procedures and contractual arrangements;interim and final account applications from sub-contractors; consultants and suppliers are received and payments made in accordance with current legislation and company protocols;subject to any approval requirements by the senior and/or senior quantity surveyor interim and final account applications for payment and retention release are submitted on behalf for the company;internal cost and value reconciliation reports are prepared for approval by the senior and/or managing quantity surveyor;changes/variations are submitted and agreed with the employer on a regular basis;written instructions are received, or confirmation of verbal instructions issued;the value engineering process is properly managed.the building contract in the first instance is properly administered and the interests of the company in respect of extension of time and loss and/or expense entitlements protected and maintained;sub-contractor/consultant/supplier claims are in the first instance properly administeredsubject to approval of the managing and/or senior quantity surveyor sub-contract; consultant and suppliers final accounts are properly administered in accordance with the commercial interests of the company.accurate and appropriate records are maintained;take-offs, measurement, scheduling preparation of bills of quantities are properly carried out; appropriate training and mentoring of the project commercial team takes place.project level correspondence is instigated and responded to properly and in a professional manner.appropriate attendance to project related meetings occurspartial possession notices are submitted where appropriate;requests for section and practical completion are submitted and records kept in support of applicationattend design team meetings to ensure compliance with contract and minimise unnecessary cost.attend meetings reviewing matters such as code for sustainable homes, breeam, planning to ensure contract and cost is properly managed;in the absence of a senior quantity surveyor carry out their role as adequately as possible and inform the managing surveyor and/or head(s) of the commercial department of any duties you have difficulty with. qualifications / training required* bsc in quantity surveying chartered member of rics jct contracts 4 projects- basic level excel 2016 intermediate mdp1 desirable msc in quantity surveying negotiation skills building regulations (including part b) nhbc standards skills / experience required* commercially astute with substantially proven experience within a commercial role in the construction industry. 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). our benefits: generous maternity, adoption & paternity pay scheme3 days special leave you can use if your boiler breaks down, childminder cancelled or you have something important to doday off on your birthdaysingle medical cover (most pre-existing conditions are covered)generous amount of holidays, starting with 25 + bank holidays and going up to 30 days + bank holidays (dependant on length of service)sick leave fully paid, up to 20 days (dependant on length of service)a good pension scheme to help you for when you retirelife assurance (paying 4* your salary)we pay your professional membership fees that are relevant to your rolesupport with your professional growth and learninggenerous staff referral scheme, paying up to £3,500the opportunity to save up to 25% on your bike via the cycle to work schemediscounts on 100's of retailers and gymsemployee assistance programme - offering counselling and emotional support for you and your family, 24hours a day, 7 days a week please contact a member of the ardmore team for more information.

Closing on 29 Jun

  city of london  |   £43,000

about daniel watney daniel watney is a modern, niche, professional property consultancy that differentiates itself in the marketplace with a clear client focus and exemplary service. we put our diverse range of clients at the heart of everything we do and ensure that they receive the best service from our partner led business.we thrive on using innovative thinking to come up with strategies,analysing complex briefs to find great solutions, and having been operating for over 160 yrs.we use our knowledge of theproperty industryto drive better outcomes foreveryone. we offer a dynamic, diverse, supportive and flexible working environment that encourages personal and professional growth. we are committed to helping our talented and motivated people reach their full potential, by supporting and encouraging career progression through training, development and promotion. if you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in property consultancy, we would love to hear from you. the role we are seeking recently qualified candidates who are rics registered valuers with practical commercial real estate valuation experience to join our growing valuation team, predominantly covering london and the south east. starting immediately, this is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated valuation surveyor to join a dynamic and expanding real estate consultancy as part of the valuation team with excellent career progression prospects. this is a mostly office based role but we do offer flexible working options subject to completion of your probationary period. the team undertake valuations for a variety of purposes including financial accounting, business and tax planning, acquisition and disposal, asset management and strategic consultancy advice. as a key aspect of our business, we have extensive experience in providing specialist advice for charities and the 'not for profit’ sector. we are a small team with exciting growth plans and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of the team’s life and have excellent exposure to our clients. being a small team within a multi-disciplinary firm we work closely with other departments across the firm to provide concise and joined-up thinking for our clients. we provide advice across multiple asset classes including offices, retail and education sectors to a range of stakeholders including private and institutional investors, family trusts, real estate funds, propco’s, livery companies, corporate entities and members of the legal community including lawyers and barristers. we also have specialist knowledge in sectors such as education and student accommodation. primarily focused on london and the south east of england, we also act for client’s across the uk. we offer valuation advice across the whole lifecycle of real estate from land acquisition, options and development appraisals through to sale and acquisition. the role will involve; specialising in providing valuation advice on a variety of property assets;assisting and undertaking formal red book valuations for a variety of purposes;assisting in portfolio valuations for financial accounting purposes;assisting with asset management and consultancy advice for landlord clients;working with a range of clients including investors, developers, landed estates, charities and members of the legal profession;providing advice to clients based on strong sector knowledge through wider collaboration with daniel watney departments and personal research;maintaining department databases;maintaining an understanding of both local and national real estate markets and industry trends; andproviding timely professional advice ensuring deadlines are met. key skills and characteristics; be analytical and able to draw out market trends and information;have strong organisational skills, ability to manage your own caseload and be able to prioritise urgent tasks and work to deadlines;be able to think 'outside the box’;display initiative and a commitment to delivering quality, which consistently exceeds client’s expectations;excellent, verbal, numerical and report writing skills;good working knowledge of microsoft word and outlook essential;strong knowledge of excel essential and financial modelling skills desirable;previous experience of using valuation software such as argus enterprise or kel sigma;excellent attention to detail;team player, with good interpersonal skills;be able to establish good relationships with colleagues, agents and clients;must be enthusiastic and self-motivated. qualifications and experience; degree/masters degree (2:1 minimum);rics qualified;rics registered valuer.proven practical understanding of commercial property and valuations.

Closing on 23 Jun

  stevenage  |   £38,296

job duties: the responsibilities of this post have arisen out of the need for specialist commissioning/brokerage of bespoke placements for send children. the procurement of special schools has become more complex and the quality monitoring of those schools and integrated working with cla brokerage services is required to ensure timely and well-matched placements are made for children. this will support the need for best value and better outcomes for children. the post holder will need to have specialist skills in understanding the send market for schools but also be able to integrate the pathways for send children who are looked after to ensure joined up approaches to placement finding are meeting service outcomes. technical, skills & qualifications needed for the role: ability to lead and motivate staff and promote effective service change and development a commitment to, and understanding of, the benefits of inclusion for children and young people with sen. ability to interpret and use a range of data and information. excellent oral and written communication skills, including chairing meetings and report writing negotiation skills. problem solving ability. knowledge: a detailed knowledge of the children & families act 2014 and sen code of practice. a detailed knowledge of the 1996 education act and previous sen code of practice. experience: experience of working in a school setting or service dealing with sen and inclusion issues at policy and operation level. supervisory experience of staff and/or delivery of education, in a school setting or service. if this sounds like the opportunity you have been waiting for, we would love to hear from you!

Closing on 29 May

  keynsham  |   £38,296

estates surveyor salary £38,296 - £41,496 pa - plus market supplement of up to £5,000, depending upon experience (£19.85 - £21.51 per hour) based keynsham, somerset bath& north east somerset council is looking for an estates surveyor. the role will entail general property management functions to include: rent reviews and lease renewals; landlord’s consent applications; breaches of covenant and other property management related matters. in addition to being 'hands on’ with his/her own casework the successful candidate will be expected to work as part of a team and to be committed to achieving departmental targets. in return for the above, there is a generous salary and holiday entitlement. the council offers flexible working arrangements and hybrid opportunities. if you fancy having a new work experience with a great team and a superb georgian estate, then get in touch! your main place of work will be the award-winning, modern civic centre in keynsham, halfway between bath and bristol, easily accessible via car or public transport, with a train station 5 minutes’ walk away, although you will be expected travel to central bath. why b&nes council? we offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. these include: a competitive salary packagea range of flexible working and hybrid working options, including flexi-time, four regional offices and home-working, dependent on service requirementsa generous holiday allowance and special leave provisionsthe local government pension schemea comprehensive employee assistance programme - whatever life throws at you; we are committed to supporting you and your well-being at work and homeprofessional and personal development including in-house training and accredited qualifications including aspiring manager and leadership developmentdiscount scheme including the vectis card that offers numerous local discounts including cycle to work and free entry to numerous local attractions with b&nes interested to find out more? apply today.

Closing on 07 Jun

  hertford  |   £48,923

job title: senior planning officerlocation: county hall, hertford with hybrid workingsalary range £48,923 with the opportunity to progress to a maximum of £54,145 per annum + 2k welcome paymenthours: 37 per weekcontract: permanent diversity: we are an inclusive employer and value a diverse workforce job duties: hertfordshire county council are looking for an experienced planning professional to join our multi-disciplinary property team. an opportunity exists within the property planning team for a senior planning officer. you should have a minimum of 5 years’ town planning experience, including development management, and preferably rtpi membership. working for the property planning team would give you an alternative perspective on town planning, as well as useful career experience. our work is diverse, as we are involved in developing proposals for residential schemes ahead of site disposal; submitting planning applications to expand, improve or provide new county council services, such as schools, fire stations, adult care facilities and libraries; making representations to local plans to further the development interests of the county council and taking forward strategic development sites with partners. you will be working with service departments, property colleagues and external consultants to achieve planning consent for county council services and residential schemes on sites that will be disposed of. this will involve advising colleagues, submitting proposals for pre-app advice, submitting planning applications, advising on section 106 agreements and dealing with post application matters including conditions. it is a varied and interesting place to work, in a role similar to that of a planning consultant. the property team office has a smart working ethos, where hot desking and working from home or other off-site locations is actively encouraged. to facilitate this a laptop and mobile phone will be provided. you should hold a professional qualification or equivalent degree in a built environment subject such as town planning, or in exceptional circumstances be able to show equivalent relevant knowledge gained by work experience within a town planning rolea minimum of 5 years town planning experience is required including experience of development managementability to represent the team and provide expert advice on town planning matters in internal and external meetingsability to write reports and other documents that are clear, concise and informative to provide town planning advicea collaborative approach to working with colleagues, other teams and wider organisations is neededexcellent communication skills and the ability to communicate through various means with a broad range of people to include colleagues, consultants and members of the council as well as the publicexperience of using relevant it systems such as ms office this role will offer you the opportunity to work on a number of diverse projects across the council’s services. you will be responsible for providing the town planning input as part of a project team and overseeing the submission of planning applications for the county council’s assets. the role provides an alternative perspective on town planning within the public sector as you will be representing the county council as an applicant and developer. closing date: tuesday 30th may 2023interview date: wednesday 21st and thursday 22nd june 2023

Closing on 30 May