service: commercial services closing date: friday 19th march 2021 the council are seeking a senior quantity surveyor to join our property design team in one of our principal offices in kilmory (lochgilphead) or dunoon. the successful candidate should be able to demonstrate sound knowledge and experience of quantity surveying practice in order to assist the property design manager to develop, manage and deliver efficient and effective capital programmes across the council, ensuring best value is delivered to service users by taking specific responsibility for all quantity surveying elements of capital and revenue maintenance projects. the successful candidate should also be able to show ability and experience in staff management in order to effectively control and ensure the productivity of the quantity surveying team. the post holder is required to travel effectively and efficiently throughout argyll and bute and beyond to meet the needs of the service. this is a permanent post, 35 hours per week, monday to friday. applicants should note that:- this post is suitable for job share. the rehabilitation of offenders act 1974 (exclusions and exceptions) (scotland) order 2013, as amended, applies to this post. this post requires protection of vulnerable group (pvg) membership in relation to working with children and adults. to apply for this vacancy, please click on the apply now button at the top of this page. if you would like clarification on any information contained within the vacancy advert and/or the job description you will require to speak with the recruiting manager, who is brian gray, design team manager, 01369 708559. please note that you cannot apply for this vacancy by contacting the recruiting manager, applications must be made by clicking on the apply now button at the top of this page. please also note that we do not accept cv’s, only applications completed and submitted via the apply now button on this page. proud member of the disability confident employer scheme about disability confident a disability confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. it is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. for more details please go to disability confident. « return to the search results

join us as a project planner with one of our prestigious client(full-time, permanent – wolverhampton) about capita at capita, we support clients across a range of sectors, including local government, central government, education, transport, health, life and pensions, insurance and other private sector organisations. the role of a project planner the planner will be expected to work closely with programme management, individual delivery managers, suppliers, business change and operational representatives on a routine basis to ensure that support plans are in place and the working practices established to enable the integrated plan to be routinely refreshed and delivery issues to be highlighted to the appropriate governmental authorities. the role will also supply and receive management information across the following key control processes: · resource management · financial management · change controls the planner will be at the heart of performance management across the integrated plans – calling out variance to agreed baselines, identifying trends, future threats and supporting impact assessments in response to change. key outcome & deliverables this role will require a combination of technical expertise and strong interpersonal skills due to the breadth of key relationships, the need to re-baseline several of the current delivery streams and the current transformational maturity of the organisation. the person in the role will need to lead by example, demonstrating what good looks like, establishing robust working practices and then supporting colleagues to achieve the standards required on a routine basis. essential criteria and competencies: strong project planner with experience of working with or within a project management, programme or portfolio office. experience in putting together dependencies (dependency mapping) experience in overseeing the development and maintaining of project plans for large and complex transformation programme or project.good experience in producing plans operated integrated planning based on an interfaced ms project online & devops solution enabled dashboards & reporting integrated across multi-application landscapeexperience in erp, dynamics 365 implementations involves working with stakeholders, identify & track milestonesbusiness requirement effective engagement across the programmechallenge the baseline of plan, milestones and dependencies, highlighting slippagesstrong personality – friendlyattention to detail

at tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters. we want to get to know you. if you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer. we are currently looking for a transport planner to join our friendly team based in tunstead cement plant, buxton, derbyshire. here at tarmac, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds. main responsibilitiesreporting to the transport manager, you will be primarily responsible for working with a team to plan the distribution of materials and regional orders in the most cost-effective manner whilst delivering optimal volumes.key accountabilities: liaise and coordinate on a daily basis with our customers, to deliver high levels of service, working closely with our own drivers, third party transport contractors and operational staff order taking and cement delivery management to a wide range of customers within the region maintaining available stock at all non-source locations by arranging stock transfer movements efficient scheduling of own fleet vehicles, maximising driver hours availability, to meet agreed kpi targets, whilst maintaining legal and operational compliance effective allocation of orders to third party transport partners to stand in for transport supervisor as and when required the ideal candidatethe ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate previous experience working within a transport planning environment with a thorough knowledge of the road haulage industry. skills that are essential is to be highly organised and ability to multi-task. having the ability to think on your feet and excellent communication skills will also stand you in good stead along with the ability to influence and negotiate with our haulage community to reach the end goal.this is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate wishing to develop their professional experience in the field of operational management. why tarmacwe offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits. some of the range of benefits on offer to employees include: bonus scheme enhanced holiday entitlement contributory pension scheme access to the tarmac reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc. access to our employee assistance helpline for free and confidential advice. training and development opportunities interested? why not click here to find out more? go on… are you ready to build your future? « return to the search results

at tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters. we want to get to know you. if you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer. we are currently looking for a transport planner to join our friendly team based in aberthaw cement plant, barry, south wales. here at tarmac, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds. main responsibilitiesreporting to the transport supervisor, you will be primarily responsible for working with a team to plan the distribution of materials and regional orders in the most cost-effective manner whilst delivering optimal volumes.key accountabilities: liaise and coordinate on a daily basis with our customers, to deliver high levels of service, working closely with our own drivers, third party transport contractors and operational staff order taking and cement delivery management to a wide range of customers within the region maintaining available stock at all non-source locations by arranging stock transfer movements efficient scheduling of own fleet vehicles, maximising driver hours availability, to meet agreed kpi targets, whilst maintaining legal and operational compliance effective allocation of orders to third party transport partners to stand in for transport supervisor as and when required the ideal candidatethe ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate previous experience working within a transport planning environment with a thorough knowledge of the road haulage industry. skills that are essential is to be highly organised and ability to multi-task. having the ability to think on your feet and excellent communication skills will also stand you in good stead along with the ability to influence and negotiate with our haulage community to reach the end goal.this is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate wishing to develop their professional experience in the field of operational management. why tarmacwe offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits. some of the range of benefits on offer to employees include: bonus scheme enhanced holiday entitlement contributory pension scheme access to the tarmac reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc. access to our employee assistance helpline for free and confidential advice. training and development opportunities interested? why not click here to find out more? go on… are you ready to build your future? « return to the search results

we currently have a fantastic opportunity within sodexo’s integrator - property management operations team for an experienced regional surveyor. you will be an integral member of the team looking after 100 sites across the central part of england and wales, undertaking structured condition surveys, verifying the existing asset information and developing lifecycle plans for each property. you will be an experience mechanical/electrical engineer or building surveyor, be flexible and be able to travel across the region (you will be at client sites 100-120 days of the year). this is an excellent opportunity for you to use your skill set in general practice surveying and also get involved in project work being part of a high performing team! to find out more about sodexo’s integrator – property management services click here to find out more about some of our team members, and their roles click here main responsibilities undertake structured condition surveys of the client’s property estate and to accurately and concisely record and budget proposed asset replacement. to verify the existing asset information, and update where necessary. to develop lifecycle plans for each property within the regional portfolio. provide technical and financial advice to both the client and the internal teams. to report on asset management function, progress and strategy at regional governance meetings. the ideal candidate will be multi skilled and have a core competency in either building surveying or m & e but will be expected to have a good knowledge of the complimentary building services experience within a property environment familiar with and knowledge of lifecycle planning iso55000/550001 it literate – experience of using ms office / ky-kloud or similar system and autocad. ability to communicate with all levels of client management about the companyin the uk and ireland, sodexo employs some 36,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the energy, corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors. with an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business. at sodexo we are committed to a leading role in promoting equality opportunities and valuing diversity and inclusion. we seek to create a work environment based on mutual respect for all individuals, building a culture that appreciates and values the experiences and skills brought by each person to benefit our organisation and work hard to ensure that all people, whatever their race, colour, sex, gender identity disability, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religion or belief, marital/partnership or family status, sexual orientation, age, social class, educational background, employment status, working pattern, are welcome to and included within our organisation. we’re a disability confident leader employer. we’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. we are building on our support to the armed forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to support ex-forces personnel and reservists, those applying for jobs with us who meet the ideal candidate criteria for the role advertised are guaranteed to progress to the selection process. « return to the search results

we are currently supporting an innovative and expanding family-run sme who are actively seeking a construction project manager who will be operating remotely. the primary purpose of the role is to coordinate various aspects of construction projects on-site, largely factory fit-outs, and report back to the operations manager. this is a field based role and would suit someone based in the midlands or the south of england. key duties and responsibilities... on-site management of employees and sub-contractors.creation of project timelines and gantt chartmanage the smooth running of the project and oversee logistics and the correct delivery of materialson-site health and safety management (rams), including initial h&s documentation preparation, including construction phase h&s planco-ordinate site meetings with all stakeholders and generate construction reportsupdates to operations manager (including photos) of wipupon site works completion, arrange project handover meeting between the operations manager and customer.assist in system testing and commissioningon-site ownership of projects from acceptance of quote through to completionability to manage and travel between multiple projects, which may involve overnight accommodation away from home the ideal candidate will have the following skills, attributes and qualifications... project management experience in the construction sector, preferably factory fit outsability to work quickly while at the same time paying attention to the level of detail required for safe operation on site and in your surroundings.high standard of organization and time management.understanding of cdm and ability to run projects within cdm regulationsability to act on own initiative and self-motivated, with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.effective in all forms of communication.attention to detail. benefits salary 30-40kprofit linked bonuscompany vehicletravel and accommodation expenses

planning officer (development management) - full time, permanentdirectorate of regeneration grade 7 i.e. £29,577 to £32,234 per annumbased at our modern offices in worksop, nottinghamshire. this is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated individual to join our vibrant and progressive planning team. . in this vital planning role, you’ll enjoy the challenge of working within a busy team, with opportunities to work on both rural and urban projects. you’ll handle a varied case load of planning applications, as well as dealing with appeals. ideally, we are looking to appoint someone with relevant experience of development management gained either with a local authority or in the private sector. .your responsibilities will include visiting sites to assess the merits of the proposed development, taking accounts of views expressed by partners and the public, and writing reports. excellent written and verbal communication skills are therefore vital. we’ll also expect you to have strong analytical and judgment skills in order to interpret plans, information and data, as well as being a great problem solver. a degree level qualification in town and country planning is also required.bassetlaw district council recognises employees’ commitment to excellence in service delivery, and in return is committed to providing a healthy work-life balance as part of a generous rewards package, which includes:- a minimum of 25 days annual leave rising incrementally each year to a maximum of 31 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays.- a generous pension scheme- flexitime scheme- annual leave purchase scheme- free healthcare cash plan and benefits- family friendly policies- discounted car parking- for an informal discussion about the role, please contact john krawczyk, development team manager on 01909 533533.to request an application pack, please visit www.bassetlawjobs.co.uk, email hr@bassetlaw.gov.uk or telephone the hr team on (01909) 533121. please quote reg1102p on the application form and within all correspondence.closing date: 12 noon wednesday 10th march 2020interviews: w/c 22nd march 2020 « return to the search results

job description property & facilities management has a vacancy for an experienced architect within their architecture team. reporting to the principal architect and architecture manager within the property & facilities management (p&fm) service, you will provide a full range of architectural services under the supervision of the principal architect, including preparation and provision of design proposals, technical drawings, and associated information. this role also provides a service giving design, technical and practical advice to other property disciplines, client departments and external clients. the architecture team deliver bim l2 compliant projects therefore knowledge of revit software and bim would be beneficial. aberdeenshire council offers generous holiday entitlement that includes flexible working hours and additional days off from accumulated hours worked. the council’s pension scheme, with an option of additional voluntary contributions, delivers affordable and generous benefits at retirement. as an employee of aberdeenshire council, you would have access to several money-saving benefits through the council’s benefits scheme. you can save money at hundreds of high street retailers, supermarkets, holidays and more. further savings are also available through our range of salary sacrifice schemes such as childcare vouchers, cycle to work and car leasing scheme. this post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the protection of vulnerable groups (scotland) act 2007. the preferred candidate will be required to join the pvg scheme or undergo a pvg scheme update check. where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the uk in the last 5 years, an overseas criminal record check will be required. you will be required to provide this check. a confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory. this post has a minimum requirement of one reference which must be your current or most recent employer. the post is fixed term for a period not exceeding 25th june 2021. informal enquiries to neil reid, tel: 01467 536168 a privacy notice giving you information on the data we hold on you, what we do with that data, who we share your data with and your rights under gdpr is available here. alternatively we can send a copy if you ask us to by emailing askhr@aberdeenshire.gov.uk. proud member of the disability confident employer scheme about disability confident a disability confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. it is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. for more details please go to disability confident. « return to the search results

project planner with the home office (full-time, permanent) about capita at capita, we support clients across a range of sectors, including local government, central government, education, transport, health, life and pensions, insurance and other private sector organisations. we support with expertise applied by the talent across our business in combination with technology, insight and analytics to keep our clients ahead of change, sharper than competitors and more efficient than ever – and we always need new talent to help us achieve our goals. the home office this role is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and innovative person to be at the forefront of change in one of the great departments of state. we are delivering significant transformation in order to continue keeping our citizens safe and our country secure. new technology and the fast-evolving nature of the threats we face mean we must adapt, and adapt fast, and with the uk leaving the eu, the need for change is greater than ever. the role of a project planner the role of the planner will cover a diverse range of activities to support the delivery of the project's objectives. the planner enables the smooth running of the project by supporting the programme manager through the operation of project management processes, and the co-ordination of business management actions and activities on their behalf. typical role responsibilities: delivery and leadership – provide visible and effective leadership, lead the planning team and work with the project manager to deliver the business case benefits and outcomes. develop clear vision and standards and champion the use of best practice project planning standards, tools and processes. build strong networks both internally and externally.project planning – apply advanced knowledge in the discipline of planning for the analysis and successful resolution of risks and issues and identification of opportunities.resources – identify future capacity and capability needs of the project planning function and puts in place strategies to meet them.stakeholder management – build and maintain external networks to access technical and professional best practice.project performance and controls – analyse performance data, looking at trends to identify areas for improvement and collaboration, and selecting appropriate methods and tools to resolve them.guidance and support – provide specialist advice and support to ensure successful delivery of projects.provide guidance and advice to the project manager during project initiation on selection of planning approach, tools, processes and proportionality.identify and lead the introduction of best practice planning processes, tools and templates, using industry standard best practice as a benchmark. build planning capability. essential criteria and competencies: strong project planning experience gained within central government or public sectorexperience in putting together dependencies (dependency mapping)experience in overseeing the development and maintaining of project plans for large and complex programmeteam management experienceexcellent working knowledge of ms projectexperience working with high level of stakeholders (delivering presentations, influencing decisions, confidence, strong relationships building skills)complete a diverse range of activities in a fast paced environmentplanning and schedulingmonitoring and reportingrisk and issue managementstakeholder managementrequirements managementprince2, apm pmq, msp or equivalent.agile methodology typical qualifications and professional memberships include: governanceassurancechange controlcommercial awareness please note successful applicants will be expected to go through security clearance.

join us as a g6 project planner with the home office (full-time: remote working) ***if you have the appetite to work on issues that directly impact the public and have the drive and determination to play a critical role in enabling change, then we want to hear from you! *** the home office this role is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and innovative person to be at the forefront of change in one of the great departments of state. we are delivering significant transformation in order to continue keeping our citizens safe and our country secure. project planners work with the project/programme teams, other planners and stakeholders, overseeing plans and schedules, challenging and testing project assumptions to ensure that plans and estimates that underpin them are realistic and achievable as the project/programme proceeds. project planners play a key role in delivering advice and guidance to the project/programme leaders and their teams on how to best deliver the required outputs, products and activities within the scope of the plan within the home office portfolio. about capita at capita, we support clients across a range of sectors, including local government, central government, education, transport, health, life and pensions, insurance and other private sector organisations. we are currently recruiting for interesting and exciting positions at the home office. the home office keeps the uk secure and prosperous; protects its citizens, residents and visitors and their property; and upholds rights, liberties and the rule of law. leading on immigration and passports, drugs policy, crime and fire policy, counter-terrorism and work to ensure visible, responsive and accountable policing in the uk. the role of a project planner your role as a project planner will be to work with stakeholders to ensure all aspects of the project are defined. you will provide clarity on key milestones to define what, when and how activities will be organised to ensure the outcomes of a project can be achieved, with the resources available. you will lead on all aspects of project planning, which will include the development, updating and monitoring of plans and scheduling. you will identify tasks, activities, interdependencies and outputs for the project and work team to track and monitor progress against the plan throughout the life of the project. key outcome & deliverables the role will be focused on shaping the emerging portfolio and building a credible and achievable plan to deliver enhanced capabilities. the planner will provide clarity on key milestones to define what, when and how activities will be organised to ensure the outcomes of the project can be achieved, with the resources available. essential criteria and competencies: strong project planner with experience of working with or within a project management, programme or portfolio office. experience in putting together dependencies (dependency mapping) experience in overseeing the development and maintaining of project plans for large and complex programme good experience in producing plans starting from the initiation stage involves working with stakeholders, identify & track milestonesms project (advanced level) experiencebusiness requirement capable of designing the business planeffective engagement across the programmechallenge the baseline of plan, milestones and dependencies, highlighting slippagesoutline business casesstrong personality – friendlyattention to detail typical qualifications and professional memberships: experience of project/programme/portfolio leadership in a central government department or other public sector body.prince 2 please note successful applicants will be expected to go through vetting and security clearance.