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We are hiring a Technical Surveyor to join our Property Services Team, covering the Oxfordshire locality.
This role involves investigating complex maintenance issues, managing repair projects, and providing expert technical advice.
Key Responsibilities:
Diagnose and resolve property issues such as damp, structural defects, and disrepair.
Prepare reports, specifications, and cost estimates for maintenance work.
Ensure projects meet safety, quality, and budget standards.
Manage contractor performance and compliance.
Maintain accurate property data and stay updated on industry regulations.
Requirements:
Degree or vocational qualification in a construction-related field.
Knowledge of maintenance services, regulations, and best practices.
Experience preparing work specifications and managing budgets.
Strong IT and communication skills.
Full UK driving license and willingness to travel.
Benefits:
Competitive salary + benefits package.
25+ days holiday, increasing with service.
12% matched pension contributions.
Flexible working options.
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Type: Permanent Location: Oxfordshire, England
Salary / Rate: £40000 - £45000 per annum
Posted: 2025-03-19 16:25:29
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Sacco Mann is working with a globally recognised international law firm to recruit a Professional Indemnity Solicitor, to join its expert Leeds based team.
The successful team has a long-established reputation for successfully defending negligence claims against professionals.
They offer specialist advice in the defence of a varied client base of professionals and their insurers, to include other solicitors, architects, bankers, financial advisers and surveyors, to name a few.
As a Professional Indemnity Solicitor in this Leeds based team, you will be responsible for conducting complex investigations and litigation.
This role will involve handling a wide range of professional liability claims in areas such as corporate finance, tax, commercial and residential property and commercial contracts.
The team is led by two expert Partners who are supported by a number of Solicitors and Paralegals at varying levels of qualification - there is a lot of scope for learning and development within this role.
This role will suit a Solicitor from NQ - 3 years PQE.
Experience in Professional Indemnity (either claimant or defendant) is ideal but the team is also happy to consider individuals with experience in other areas of litigation, including commercial disputes or other areas of insurance litigation.
The firm operates a hybrid working model so you could expect to split your time between home and the office.
If this Professional Indemnity Solicitor role in Leeds sounds like something of interest, please contact Sophie Linley at Sacco Mann on 0113 236 6711.
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Type: Permanent Location: Leeds, England
Posted: 2025-03-17 09:45:41
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Our client, a well respected commercial law firm, are recruiting for a Commercial Litigation Solicitor to join their team in Teesside, Darlington.
The role would suit a Commercial Litigation Solicitor with upwards of 2 years' PQE gained within a commercial litigation team.
The firm are also keen to speak to candidates who specialise in either property or construction litigation.
The firm are well known for their work in commercial litigation as well as other commercial areas.
They have an excellent reputation both locally in Teesside and the North of England, and employ a number of experienced Solicitors at all levels.
The firm have an excellent career progression pathway, which is evidenced by the paths taken by their existing staff force.
They attract Solicitors from renowned law firms, locally, nationally and internationally, and have a high staff retention rate/ longevity of staff.
The role will involve handling a caseload of commercial disputes, to include property litigation, construction litigation and general commercial litigation.
They have a strong team of qualified Solicitors, which they are looking to expand.
The team pride themselves in variety of work, they act for a wide client base to include agricultural firms, engineering and manufacturing companies, surveyors, accountants and other professionals.
What's on offer?:
Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
Low chargeable hours target.
Hybrid working/ flexibility around hours.
25 days' holiday plus Christmas shut down (increases with length of service).
Genuine career progression opportunities.
Quality work locally, regionally and nationally, regular client contact.
Opportunities to grow the team.
To apply for this role, please do so via the link or contact Chloe Murphy in the Private Practice East division on 0113 467 9783. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Darlington, England
Salary / Rate: £40000 - £55000 per annum
Posted: 2025-03-17 09:38:46
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My client is a well-established housebuilder with a first-class reputation in the property industry.
They are passionate about building beautiful homes that their customers can be proud of.
They believe their people are their greatest asset.
This company strives to create the best possible working environment and foster continuous training and development.
At this company you'll have the opportunity to work on large, challenging projects as they pursue aggressive growth targets—making this a great time to develop your career within a growing business!
Main responsibilities
Manage all costs relating to construction projects, from the initial calculations to the final figures, seeking to minimise the costs of a project and enhance value for money, while still achieving the required standards and quality.
Contribute to the management of each project from the start, preparing estimates and costs of the work.
Manage variations that affect cost during each project and provide regular reporting to track profitability.
Key tasks
Maintain all cost control procedures working within the guidelines set out within the Group policies and procedures
Be responsible for the compilation of all monthly PFA (Predicted Final Accounts) reports as required
Be aware of new materials and methods of construction which the company may employ, as well as a sound knowledge of latest regulations, codes of practice and NHBC requirements
Ensure that subordinates receive the required training and mentorship for them to learn and thrive in their responsibilities
Be responsible for all cost control procedures, including managing and controlling the budget and valuations by always updating the estimated final costs, and having the ability to show absolute cost and value reconciliation.
Be able to control all commercial tasks and responsibilities on site.
Contribute to the conceptual designs/options to ensure the design is kept within the budgeted values.
Compile Site Start budget, liaising with all Departments to ensure document is completed on time to allow the construction to commence, and Sales to start marketing
Lead the value engineering, including updating site review documents, to ensure we achieve best value
Maintain budget control throughout development; and manage cost overruns within contingency levels
Complete accurate costing for each aspect of site development
Analyse and report on costs and cash flow using the support systems available
Evaluate and agree variations and instructions, always aware of budgetary constraints, and ensuring that approval is obtained prior to agreement of variations in excess of the respective allowances
Be aware of new materials and methods of construction which the business may employ
Keep the trade specification for each discipline up to date and relevant
Liaise with site personnel and subcontractors to maximise productivity
Attend all project and team meetings as required and present the Commercial position to the meeting.
Be aware of all codes of practice that impact on estimating e.g., Building Regulations, NHBC requirements, HSE, Code for Sustainable Homes
Overtime and as business grows shape the size and mix of team as required - at some point this will require providing Support and guide to a Junior Quantity Surveyor
General requirements of the role
Time allocation approx.
5 days PFA
15 days Non-PFA
But never dedicated and continuous time slots due to demands on site
No specific requirement for the QS to be on site on a regular or ongoing basis, other than initial familiarisation and work assessment investigations
Other responsibilities
Undertake such duties at the discretion of the CFO / Construction Director as may reasonably be required due to the changing needs of the department and organisation
Participate in training and development activities and programmes as required
Attend and participate in staff meetings and share skills with others
Appreciate and support the role of other professionals and establish constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies and professionals
Comply with and report all concerns to an appropriate person, in respect of:
Health, safety, and security
Confidentiality
Data protection
Experience & qualifications
A degree in quantity surveying or commercial management accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or equivalent experience
At least 5 years post qualification experience, ideally in residential housing developments
Line management experience
Benefits:
Bonus scheme
Car allowance
23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with opportunity to purchase up to an additional 5 days.
Cycle to work scheme
On site parking
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Type: Permanent Location: Chesterfield, England
Salary / Rate: £50000 - £70000 per annum + M
Posted: 2025-03-04 11:18:16
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Our Housing client based in Bracknell is looking for a Building Surveyor to join their Homecare team on a full-time, permanent basis offering hybrid working and a salary of £46,200 per year.
Responsibilities
Inspect and assess repair requests and defects, providing technical advice on appropriate solutions.
Investigate technical defects or cases of disrepair, conducting property inspections and providing Housing Conditions reports.
Support the legal department with technical maintenance advice on disrepair or legal claims.
Provide technical guidance to operations managers, trade staff, sub-contractors, and consultants.
Obtain quotations for repairs and specialist works, ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
Approve and oversee Disabled Facility Grant applications and the associated works.
Conduct property inspections to assess component replacement dates and advise on Planned Maintenance Programmes.
Deliver high standards of customer care when handling customer queries, requests, or complaints.
Collaborate across different teams, sharing expertise to drive improvements.
Ensure high-quality written and oral communication for maintaining data accuracy and reporting.
Requirements
Experience in building maintenance or building surveying.
HND/HNC level qualification in Building Surveying or equivalent construction-related field.
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and motivate stakeholders.
Commercially astute, with a focus on delivering value for money.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and maintenance management software.
Full UK driving licence and access to own transport.
Desirable:
Membership of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
If interested, please feel free to get in touch on 01772 208967 or via email at james.glover@servicecare.org.uk ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Bracknell, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £46200.00 per annum
Posted: 2025-02-27 10:51:47
