Senior Counselling Practitioner
NHS Jobs - Swindon
£30,000 to £32,000 a year
PermanentFull time
This qualification is designed to give learners the knowledge, skills and competencies to provide clinical supervision for counselling practitioners. It is aimed at counsellors who have acquired sufficient client work experience to contemplate the move into a clinical supervision role. Participants will need to: Have both supervisees and supervisory supervision. Be working as counsellors under supervision. This qualification is designed to lead to a role as a clinical counselling supervisor in a counselling agency or in independent practice. Supervision is an ongoing professional requirement for all practising counsellors and those with a recognised qualification are more likely to find employment. Entry requirements You must have completed our Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling, Level 5 Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapeutic Skills and Theory, Level 5 Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People or their equivalents plus have at least one year's post-qualifying experience of supervised client work. Alternatively, you must have completed our Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling or its equivalent and have at least two years' post-qualifying experience of supervised client work. Main Duties and responsibilities: To support the wider staff team with day-to-day risk and clinical support where required. To support the service with triaging referrals and assessment of CYP referrals. Supporting with more information calls to YP, professionals and families where required. To complete comprehensive assessments using the taking into account the childs individuals needs and experience. To deliver one-off or short-term therapeutic interventions (121 and group) to children and young people, working independently which may, at times, lone working. Providing safeguarding, safety plans, support/signposting for CYP who are showing signs of risk to self; via self-harm and/or suicidal ideation. Provide detailed and timely record keeping of YP risk and support given to YP. To be able to use risk assessments to understand YP level of risk. Delivering training where required. Supporting with clinical record audits where required. To facilitate peer support with and for children and young people. To maintain confidential case notes and records in a timely manner ensuring that these are stored securely using the specified case management systems. To support/cover other senior practitioners with tasks to support the team where required. Communication Be able to communicate and engage with children and young people appropriate to individual needs. Ensure young people feel listened to, feel in control, and are respected. To be able to confidently liaise with parents of CYP presenting with risk to support minimisation of harm to the YP. The ability to communicate sensitively and compassionately with CYP and parents. Skills & Competencies required: An experienced and qualified mental health practitioner used to a fast-paced environment. (See person specification) Experienced in working with children and young people across early intervention / mental health settings and experienced in engaging the whole family. Confident in supporting / offering interventions to children and young people presenting mild to moderate risk behaviours. Able to build strong therapeutic relationships in a short period of time. Positive and proactive to achieve the highest standards and outcomes in engagement with children, young people, their parent/carers and professionals. Adept in communication and confident communicating with CYP (Children and Young Peoples), their parents/carers and health professionals. Open, respectful, committed to equality and inclusiveness and motivated by new ideas and perspectives. A team player. Be able to work independently using initiative and problem-solving skills to ensure best outcomes for CYP. Be able to manage own diary effectively. Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role
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Senior Mechanical Engineer
Mott MacDonald - Reading
PermanentFull time
Other information This is a Mott MacDonald Bentley role, employed by Mott MacDonald.Mott MacDonald Bentley is a joint venture business, established in 1999 between civil engineering contractor JN Bentley and global management consultancy, Mott MacDonald. Mott MacDonald Bentley offers fully integrated design and build services to its clients, combining the contracting expertise of JN Bentley and the design specialisms of Mott MacDonald. This role is employed by Mott MacDonald but will involve working across the joint venture business, both with Mott MacDonald and JN Bentley colleagues. About Mott MacDonaldMott MacDonald is a global engineering, management and development consultancy. Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities. A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs. Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence. We believe that because we care about what we do, we do things better.We know that our people are our most valuable asset, so we are dedicated to investing in them, through our comprehensive training and development schemes, exposure to the wider design and build business and endless opportunities. We are committed to creating a workplace where our people are safe, have a voice, can reach their full potential, and everyone shares in the rewards. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to projects that benefit our communities – from helping to secure water supplies for future generations to protecting homes and businesses from flood risk – our projects make a real difference. Diversity, Equity & InclusionA Mott MacDonald Bentley we welcome applications from all sectors of the community. We are dedicated to building a diverse workplace where everyone feels included, has the opportunity to thrive, and is treated with respect. Even if you don’t meet every requirement for this role but are excited about the opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Find out more about our approach to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion here: https://www.mottmacbentley.co.uk/people. We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment practices are barrier-free and as inclusive as possible. This includes making adjustments during the job application process and throughout your future career with us. Please call 01756 691572 or email recruitment@jnbentley.co.uk to discuss any such adjustments that we can make. You can read more about our Equal Opportunities Policy here: Equality, diversity and inclusion - Mott MacDonald Agile workingWe are committed to providing a flexible and agile working environment that supports both our employees and the needs of the business. #LI-MMB Internal applications are welcome Mott MacDonald Bentley is a fully integrated design and build business combining the design expertise of Mott MacDonald with the contracting experience of JN Bentley to deliver award winning projects. With an annual turnover surpassing £500 million, Mott Macdonald Bentley cements its position as a leader within the industry. The sustained, robust business performance creates an ideal environment for career growth. MMB has extended its contract with Thames Water for an additional five years. As the largest water and wastewater provider in the UK, Thames Water serves 15 million customers throughout London and the Thames Valley. This extension will carry the current workload beyond the end of AMP8 in March 2030. We are delivering work in the Thames Valley region (extending from Cirencester in the west to the M25 and from Basingstoke in the South to Banbury in the North). This sees us undertake a varied programme of sizable projects in wastewater treatment, clean water production and Infrastructure (Water and Wastewater networks). As a Senior Mechanical Engineer you will contribute to projects that significantly impact our environment and communities. Working primarily in the UK water market, MMB provides the feasibility, design, construction, and commissioning services needed to keep water flowing and wastewater treated. You’ll work on projects that make a real difference to our environment and our communities by enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of water and wastewater treatment systems. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the mechanical functions throughout the lifecycle of various projects. From concept design to commissioning, you will ensure that all mechanical aspects are meticulously considered and integrated. The role of a Senior Mechanical Engineer includes: - Develop the mechanical design of water and wastewater infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects through the outline and detailed design, construction, commissioning, and handover, including, but not limited to, P&IDs, valve schedules, pump calculations, defining safe access and lifting arrangements, above ground pipework layouts, etc. - Coordinate with the project team comprising of Electrical, Civil, Geotech and Process designers and ensure designs are completed on programme, within budget, and to the quality defined by framework specifications. - Working closely and collaboratively with the commercial, operational and construction teams to develop efficient, practical and safe solutions throughout design stages, construction and beyond - Positively engage with the client, managing relationships and adopting a one-team approach to supporting them in achieving their aims. What you’ll need: - Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field - Working towards IEng / CEng with a relevant Engineering Institution - Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders - Methodical approach to problem solving - A valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across your operational region - Water/wastewater experience required What’s in it for you: Financial wellbeing - MMB match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%. - As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues including our annual bonus schemes. - Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs Health and wellbeing - A minimum of 33 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays, with the ability to buy, sell or carry over annual leave through our flexible benefits programme. - Access to Life Assurance / Private Medical Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance and Health Screening options - We are happy to talk openly about flexible working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace. - Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities. Enhanced family and carers leave - Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave plus the option for shared parental leave. - Up to 2 paid additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities Learning and development - MMB are committed to empowering our people to grow professionally and thrive in their careers. We offer structured development schemes that support your journey toward professional chartership. From day one, employees are fast-tracked towards chartership reviews and benefit from mentorship, hands-on experience, and tailored training opportunities **Mott MacDonald Bentley are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.**
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Senior Care Assistant
Avery Healthcare Group - Nuneaton
£14 to £14 an hour
PermanentFull time
Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and we’re here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, you’ll be making a positive impact on residents’ lives every day – your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We’re committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, you’ll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. We’re now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Senior Care Assistant at Acorn Lodge Care Home in Nuneaton. If this sounds like the place for you, we’d love to hear from you! ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus as a Senior Care Assistant will be to support and work alongside the Care team to deliver high standards of personal care, providing a safe, caring, innovative, open, supportive , and inclusive environment for residents, visitors and staff . Other responsibilities will include: Monitoring the wellbeing of each resident, being aware of any change impacting on care and care plans, ensuring that new needs are met, and written records are amended to reflect any variation. Being involved in the person-centred care planning process, by implementing, monitoring, and undertaking monthly evaluations. Supporting residents with their medication requirements. Undertaking staff supervisions and supporting staff with their development where required. Acting as a key point for contact with residents, their relatives and visitors, as well as health and social care professionals involved in their wellbeing, ensuring that any reasonable requests are acted upon, and concerns or complaints are escalated. ABOUT YOU To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive , honest , respectful, and accountable in all that you do . Our ideal candidate must: Have an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes. Have 2 years’ experience working in similar care environment. Have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Have a positive attitude to both supporting and nurturing residents and staff. Be responsive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities. ABOUT AVERY At Avery, we’re not just one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes – we’re a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and we’re passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike. Please note this role will require: A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK. This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.
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Senior ILS Engineer
Expert Employment - Waltham Cross,
£48,000 to £50,000 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
We are looking for an experienced ILS Engineer to support defence and maritime projects throughout the equipment lifecycle, from bid and development phases through to in-service support. Key Responsibilities Deliver ILS activities including Supportability Analysis, LORA, Spares Analysis, Obsolescence Management, and Whole Life Costing. Support bid and proposal activities by providing ILS estimates and technical input. Develop and maintain logistics support documentation and repositories. Collaborate with engineering, project, and customer teams to ensure supportability requirements are met. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and the growth of ILS capabilities. Requirements Experience in Integrated Logistics Support within the defence or maritime sector. Knowledge of Defence Logistics Framework requirements. Understanding of supportability analysis, maintenance planning, and lifecycle support. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. HNC and HND or degree qualification in an engineering discipline preferred.
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Senior Programme Manager
Expert Employment - Waltham Cross,
£60,000 to £68,000 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
We are looking for a Senior Programme Manager to lead complex engineering projects from bid stage through to delivery. You will manage customer-funded development programmes, coordinate cross-functional teams, oversee budgets and schedules, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to customer expectations. Key Responsibilities Manage engineering projects throughout the full project lifecycle. Lead project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management. Act as the main point of contact for customers and internal stakeholders. Coordinate engineering, operations, procurement, quality, and commercial teams. Monitor project performance, financial forecasts, and programme progress. Support bid preparation and project governance. Manage subcontractors and ensure contractual obligations are met. Requirements Degree, HND, or equivalent experience in Project Management or Engineering. Around five years of experience managing engineering or technical projects. Strong knowledge of project planning, budgeting, risk management, and stakeholder communication. Experience delivering projects from concept through to completion. APM qualification is desirable. Experience within defence, maritime, aerospace, or other highly regulated engineering environments would be advantageous.
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Senior Transformation Manager
Thames Water - Reading, Home Counties
£66,000 to £90,000 a year
PermanentFull time
We're looking for a Senior Transformation Manager to join our Strategic Operations & Transformation team within Asset Operations & Capital Delivery (AO&CD). This is an opportunity to play a critical role in shaping how one of the UK's largest infrastructure organisations operates as we deliver the biggest upgrade in 150 years. Working within our End-to-End Operating Model team, you'll help design and deliver strategic transformation initiatives that improve performance, strengthen capabilities and enable AO&CD to deliver for customers, communities and the environment. This team acts as the custodian of the AO&CD operating model, identifying opportunities to improve how we plan, govern, prioritise, deliver and improve our performance. We work with leaders across AO&CD and the wider organisation to turn strategy into practical organisational change. The Senior Transformation Manager will be accountable for the successful delivery of key operating model transformation programmes. They will operate in a number of different environments. Sometimes leading a matrix team, sometimes supporting a matrix team and sometimes operating as an individual delivering a piece of work. The role holder will need to work with stakeholders across the business. If you're passionate about solving complex business problems, influencing senior stakeholders and designing better ways of working, this is the role for you. What you’ll be doing as a Senior Transformation Manager As a Senior Transformation Manager, you will support the design and delivery of strategic operating model transformation initiatives across AO&CD. You will: - Lead workstreams that support the development and implementation of AO&CD's operating model transformation - Evaluate current organisational, governance and operational capabilities to identify improvement opportunities - Design future-state operating models, governance frameworks, decision-making processes and ways of working - Facilitate workshops and working sessions with leaders and subject matter experts - Translate strategic objectives into practical and deliverable transformation plans - Work across multiple business functions to ensure integrated end-to-end solutions - Build compelling recommendations and executive-level outputs that support decision-making - Identify risks, dependencies and barriers to delivery and support the embedding of sustainable improvements that deliver measurable business outcomes Base location: Hybrid/ Reading (with home working and occasional travel) Working pattern or hours: Full-time – 36 hours a week What you should bring to the role We're seeking an ambitious transformation professional with experience in operating model and capability design, who combines strategic thinking with practical delivery. To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need is: - Experience supporting or leading operating model and organisation design initiatives within a transformation environment - Experience of developing new capabilities and improving ways of working - Strong analytical and problem-solving capability - Experience working with senior stakeholders and influencing decisions across complex organisations - Excellent communication and facilitation skills - The ability to navigate ambiguity and bring structure to complex challenges - Experience developing transformation plans or strategic recommendations - Strong PowerPoint, data analysis and storytelling skills Additional skills and experiences would be great to have/bring: - Experience within utilities, infrastructure, engineering, operations or capital delivery environments - Knowledge of operating model design methodologies and organisational development approaches - Experience of governance, performance management or capability development - Consulting or internal transformation experience - Relevant project, programme or change management qualifications Please include a cover letter highlighting your proven experience in operating model design, business transformation, organisational change and strategic problem-solving, with clear examples of the impact you've delivered. What success looks like in this role As Senior Transformation Manager, you'll help: - Shape the future AO&CD operating model - Strengthen critical business capabilities - Improve organisational performance and effectiveness - Support AO&CD in achieving its strategic objectives for AMP8 and beyond - Enable better governance and decision-making - Deliver sustainable improvements across the asset lifecycle. This senior transformation role is ideal for someone who thrives in ambiguous environments and enjoys collaborating to deliver meaningful improvements. What’s in it for you? You’ll join a team where your ideas genuinely shape the direction of transformation, and where you can see the impact of your work directly. - Competitive salary from £66,000 to £90,000 per annum, dependent on experience - Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays) - Car Allowance - Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets - Generous Pension Scheme through AON - Private Medical Health Care - Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance. Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment) Who are we? We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come. Learn more about our purpose and values Working at Thames Water Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits. If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet. Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more. We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support. When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues. Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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Senior Project Manager
Thames Water - Reading, Home Counties
£67,000 to £80,000 a year
PermanentFull time
Senior Project Manager – Lead Major Infrastructure That Matters Shape the Future of Water Infrastructure Across the Thames Valley Are you an accomplished Senior Project Manager ready to lead major infrastructure programmes that make a lasting difference? At Thames Water, you'll have the opportunity to deliver some of the UK's most significant wastewater infrastructure projects, helping to safeguard essential services, protect the environment and support the region's future growth. This is far more than a project delivery role. You'll act as the client-side leader for complex, high-value capital programmes, influencing strategic investment decisions, shaping project solutions and driving successful outcomes from concept through to completion. Working alongside industry-leading experts, delivery partners and stakeholders, you'll have the autonomy to make key decisions, lead talented teams and see the tangible impact of your work on millions of customers and communities. As a Senior Project Manager, you will: - Lead the successful delivery of complex wastewater infrastructure projects and programmes, helping shape a portfolio worth approximately £250 million. - Take projects through the full lifecycle, from early solution development and business case approval through to design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover. - Provide leadership, coaching and mentoring to project professionals, helping to build capability and develop future talent. - Take accountability for programme performance, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards. - Champion a strong health and safety culture, placing safety at the heart of every decision and activity. - Collaborate with contractors, consultants and delivery partners to drive performance and achieve excellent project outcomes. - Support the development of innovative, sustainable and best-value solutions that secure investment approval and deliver long-term benefits. - Build trusted relationships with regulators, local authorities, environmental bodies and internal stakeholders to support successful project delivery. - Lead commercial and contract management activities, ensuring value for money and effective risk management. - Ensure robust governance, compliance and assurance throughout the project lifecycle. - Drive continuous improvement and share best practice across Thames Water's Capital Delivery function. Location: Hybrid working based at Clearwater Court, Reading. You'll typically spend a minimum of two days per week in the office alongside regular site visits. Working Pattern: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday. What You Should Bring to the Role We're looking for a collaborative and influential project leader who thrives in a complex environment and enjoys solving challenging problems that have a real impact. You will bring: - Proven experience delivering large-scale infrastructure, utility, engineering or built environment projects on behalf of a client organisation. - Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels and bring teams together around a common goal. - A degree in Engineering or a relevant discipline, alongside professional project management qualifications (such as PMQ/APM membership). - Expertise in recognised project management methodologies and best-practice delivery approaches. - Experience managing projects throughout the full lifecycle, from concept and investment approval through to operational handover. - Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, enabling effective collaboration across diverse stakeholder groups. - A strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and CDM Regulations. - A passion for coaching, developing and enabling high-performing teams. It Would Be Great If You Also Have - Experience within the water, utilities or wider infrastructure sector. - Chartered status, or you're actively working towards achieving it. - Experience leading and developing teams of project professionals. - Experience delivering projects within a regulated environment. - A track record of operating at a senior level and influencing strategic decision-making. If you're excited by the prospect of leading complex infrastructure programmes, influencing investment decisions and delivering projects that will shape the future of the region, we'd love to hear from you. What's in it for you? This is your opportunity to work on projects that genuinely matter. You'll help deliver essential infrastructure, enhance services for millions of customers and play a key role in creating a more resilient and sustainable future. In return, we offer: - Competitive salary of £67,000 to £80,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience. - Car allowance of £5,800 per annum. - Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets - Generous Pension Scheme through AON - Private Medical Health Care. - Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance. Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment) Who are we? We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come. Learn more about our purpose and values Working at Thames Water Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits. If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet. Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more. We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support. When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues. Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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Senior Asset Manager
Triumph Consultants Ltd - Worthing, West Sussex
£56,195 to £56,195 a year, pro rata
TemporaryFull time
What's involved with this role: Role: Senior Asset Manager Ref: 5303401 Pay Rate: £56,195.00 Hours: 37 hours per week PERMANENT Location: Adur Civic Centre, BN43 6PR Working Arrangements: Attendance in the office in Worthing on Mondays, Wednesdays and usually one other day. We are seeking an experienced Senior Asset Manager to join a dynamic Property and Investment Team in Worthing. The successful candidate must hold RICS qualification (MRICS) and have strong commercial property experience. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in delivering the Council’s Commercial Property Investment Strategy and Property Asset Management Strategy, supporting the wider priorities of the Place & Economy Directorate. The investment portfolio is interesting and diverse, covering properties across the South of England, Midlands and North, with the local portfolio including seafront leisure, retail, ground leases, offices, land, community and charity properties, alongside a limited industrial portfolio. The Role As Senior Asset Manager, you will work closely with Property and Investment Managers to provide high-quality asset management and development support. You will manage an interesting and varied caseload, attend meetings and events, liaise with internal and external stakeholders, and lead or support a range of strategic property projects. Key responsibilities will include: Managing a diverse commercial property portfolio and associated landlord and tenant matters. Supporting disposals, acquisitions and wider estate administration. Undertaking property investment analysis, including DCF and other financial/property analysis. Managing tenant relationships and resolving complex property issues. Instructing and managing external consultants and professional advisers. Preparing clear, concise and accurate reports for committees and senior stakeholders. Attending meetings with partners, colleagues and Councillors. Supporting the delivery of the Council’s Commercial Property Investment and Property Asset Management Strategies. Leading or contributing to a range of property and development projects. Maintaining accurate records and ensuring effective management of the property caseload. Identifying opportunities and providing sound commercial and strategic property advice. About You You will be an experienced commercial property professional with MRICS qualification and a strong background in asset management. You will have excellent analytical skills and the ability to understand strategic objectives while effectively managing a busy and varied caseload. We are looking for someone who is: MRICS qualified – essential. Experienced in commercial/non-residential property asset management. Strong across landlord and tenant matters, disposals and estate management. Comfortable undertaking DCF and other property/investment analysis. Able to produce succinct, accurate and high-quality committee reports. Highly organised, with excellent time-management and record-keeping skills. Confident dealing with tenants, consultants, partners, colleagues and Councillors. Commercially minded, analytical and solutions-focused. Personable, collaborative and able to work effectively within an energetic and skilled team. Location Requirement Local knowledge and proximity to the client are important for this role. The successful candidate must be able to attend the Worthing office for hybrid working dats and should ideally already be based within the South Coast area. Applications from candidates who are London-based or whose experience is predominantly London-focused are unlikely to be suitable. We are specifically looking for someone with a strong understanding of the South Coast/local property market. Local Authority experience is not essential, although candidates with a combination of local authority and private sector commercial property experience would be particularly attractive. This is a commercial, non-residential asset management position and is not a maintenance or facilities management role. Key Requirement MRICS qualification is essential. We are looking to appoint as soon as possible, so candidates who are available to start at short notice are encouraged to apply. Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for. 1 Job Ref: BL 5303401 Anticipated Length of Assignment: Unless otherwise stated (we do carry the occasional permanent vacancy) all of our roles are technically temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent. Please do try to resist contacting us with requests for progress updates. We really do read every CV sent to us. All applications will be acknowledged by a human, not a robot, provided the job remains live and provided your CV meets the “Essential Requirements” listed. Please note that we do our level best to take down ads as soon as roles have been filled. We are not in the business of harvesting CVs. Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary.
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Senior Project Manager
Kier Group
PermanentFull time
We're looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our Wisley Sewage Treatment Works team based in Wisley. Location: WisleyHours: 45 per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us. We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. As Senior Project Manager, you'll be responsible for the safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of construction and improvement works at Wisley Sewage Treatment Works. This role offers the opportunity to provide senior operational leadership across multiple live assets and projects within a highly regulated wastewater environment, ensuring that works are delivered without compromising treatment operations, environmental compliance, or public safety. What will you be responsible for? As a Senior Project Manager, you'll be working within the Wisley Sewage Treatment Works team, supporting them in delivering construction and improvement works safely and efficiently. Your day to day will include: -Providing visible leadership across all construction and engineering activities, consistently demonstrating Kier's values in decision-making and communication -Leading the planning, coordination, and delivery of capital and maintenance works to programme, cost, quality, and performance targets -Championing a zero-harm culture and ensuring robust management of high-risk activities including confined spaces and lifting operations -Building trusted relationships with clients, site operations teams, regulators, and alliance partners through honest communication and consistent delivery -Leading, mentoring, and developing a multidisciplinary management team while fostering an inclusive, respectful working environment What are we looking for? This role of Senior Project Manager is great for you if: -You have significant senior management experience within wastewater, utilities, or complex infrastructure construction -You have a proven track record of delivering works in live operational environments -You demonstrate a strong commitment to safety leadership, behavioural safety, and positive site culture -You have experience working under NEC contracts and regulated client frameworks -You're passionate about fostering wellbeing, mental health, and work-life balance across teams We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat. Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here. Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.
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Senior Quantity Surveyor
Kier Group
PermanentFull time
We're looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Rail team based in Oxford. Location: Oxford Station, OxfordHours: 45 per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us. We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. What will you be responsible for? As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll be working within the Oxford Station team, supporting them in taking responsibility for the Quantity Surveying function on allocated projects, maximising quality of service and profitability. This is an excellent opportunity to lead commercial activities whilst developing strong relationships with clients and suppliers, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest standards. Your day to day will include: -Managing all aspects of subcontractor accounts and procurement to secure maximum sustainable value -Preparing interim valuations, final accounts, and monthly applications for payment to clients -Leading cost control activities, ensuring profitability is delivered and working closely with site teams -Compiling and agreeing variations, managing the project risk register, and identifying opportunities -Supporting and developing junior surveyors whilst maintaining strong relationships with clients and suppliers What are we looking for? This role of Senior Quantity Surveyor is great for you if: -You have strong experience working unsupervised in managing subcontractor accounts and preparing valuations -You're confident in cost control, using performance indicators to drive profitability and mitigate risks -You have a working understanding of contract conditions and payment processes -You enjoy building collaborative relationships and working closely with teams, clients, and stakeholders Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here. Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier. #LI-MA1
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