A talented Architect is required to join an award-winning regional AJ100 Architectural Practice located in the heart of Leeds City Centre in a delightful landmark studio space with views across the city! Our client are a dedicated team of 200+ enthusiastic individuals that care about creating places that foster human connection while adding commercial, civic, environmental, and social value to the multiple large scale projects they deliver. Their portfolio is hugely expansive across the following core sectors - City Living, Mixed Use, Leisure, Commercial workplace, Education, Industrial, MOD estates, Bluelight & Healthcare! If you are looking to develop your career in a friendly, collaborative and creative environment with a business committed to its people this is the role for you! As an Architect you will ideally have 2-5 years experience with solid Revit capabilities and an interest in working across a range of Residential, Commercial and Masterplanning projects, further information as follows Create building designs and highly detailed drawings both by hand and by using specialist BIM and CAD applications. Assist with the efficient delivery of the architectural services identified in the project brief, to the agreed deadlines. Work around constraining factors such as town planning legislation, environmental impact and project budget. Liaise with construction professionals about the feasibility of potential projects. Work closely with a team of other professionals such as building service engineers, construction managers, quantity surveyors and architectural technologists. Apply for planning permission and advice from Building Control and other legislative bodies. Write and presenting reports, proposals, applications and contracts. Developing project briefs in conjunction with the client. Adapt plans according to circumstances and resolve any problems that may arise during construction. For the most part, an Architect's working day will be Studio based. However, site visits and meetings with clients are frequent, so travel may figure prominently. Acquire a good working knowledge of current and pending legislation such as would affect the production of architectural information to ensure continuous professional development. Ensuring that all information that is confidential / protectively marked is treated appropriately. Key Skills & Qualifications Proven record of accomplishment of managing and delivering multiple projects. Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD & BIM. High levels of creativity and imagination. Excellent design and drafting skills. Excellent project management and planning skills. Proven industry - experience in managing time-sensitive and budget constrained projects. Previous experience in maintaining and building relationship with clients. Analytical mind with excellent problem solving and mathematical ability. Leadership skills as well the ability to work well in a team and mentor junior staff. A keen interest and awareness of ESG. People are at the heart of what our client does. They offer a competitive salary between 35,000- 40,000 and a benefits package that promotes a work-life balance and supports your professional development needs. Life assurance, bonus scheme, Cycle to work scheme, Employee Assistance Program, Healthcare Cashback scheme, gym discounts, hybrid working opportunities, regular social activities plus more are among some of the benefits on offer. Please hit apply or contact James Jackson at Conrad consulting for further details.
May 05, 2024
Full time
A talented Architect is required to join an award-winning regional AJ100 Architectural Practice located in the heart of Leeds City Centre in a delightful landmark studio space with views across the city! Our client are a dedicated team of 200+ enthusiastic individuals that care about creating places that foster human connection while adding commercial, civic, environmental, and social value to the multiple large scale projects they deliver. Their portfolio is hugely expansive across the following core sectors - City Living, Mixed Use, Leisure, Commercial workplace, Education, Industrial, MOD estates, Bluelight & Healthcare! If you are looking to develop your career in a friendly, collaborative and creative environment with a business committed to its people this is the role for you! As an Architect you will ideally have 2-5 years experience with solid Revit capabilities and an interest in working across a range of Residential, Commercial and Masterplanning projects, further information as follows Create building designs and highly detailed drawings both by hand and by using specialist BIM and CAD applications. Assist with the efficient delivery of the architectural services identified in the project brief, to the agreed deadlines. Work around constraining factors such as town planning legislation, environmental impact and project budget. Liaise with construction professionals about the feasibility of potential projects. Work closely with a team of other professionals such as building service engineers, construction managers, quantity surveyors and architectural technologists. Apply for planning permission and advice from Building Control and other legislative bodies. Write and presenting reports, proposals, applications and contracts. Developing project briefs in conjunction with the client. Adapt plans according to circumstances and resolve any problems that may arise during construction. For the most part, an Architect's working day will be Studio based. However, site visits and meetings with clients are frequent, so travel may figure prominently. Acquire a good working knowledge of current and pending legislation such as would affect the production of architectural information to ensure continuous professional development. Ensuring that all information that is confidential / protectively marked is treated appropriately. Key Skills & Qualifications Proven record of accomplishment of managing and delivering multiple projects. Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD & BIM. High levels of creativity and imagination. Excellent design and drafting skills. Excellent project management and planning skills. Proven industry - experience in managing time-sensitive and budget constrained projects. Previous experience in maintaining and building relationship with clients. Analytical mind with excellent problem solving and mathematical ability. Leadership skills as well the ability to work well in a team and mentor junior staff. A keen interest and awareness of ESG. People are at the heart of what our client does. They offer a competitive salary between 35,000- 40,000 and a benefits package that promotes a work-life balance and supports your professional development needs. Life assurance, bonus scheme, Cycle to work scheme, Employee Assistance Program, Healthcare Cashback scheme, gym discounts, hybrid working opportunities, regular social activities plus more are among some of the benefits on offer. Please hit apply or contact James Jackson at Conrad consulting for further details.
Interim Estates Surveyor Lancashire A Lancashire based Local Authority client of mine are looking to bring on an experienced Interim Estates Surveyor to join on a 6 month contract, contributing to the effective management and development of their estate. Key Criteria: Professional Experience: Proven experience working as an Estates Surveyor, preferably within a local authority or public sector environment. Demonstrable experience in managing a diverse property portfolio, including commercial, residential, and agricultural properties. Property Management Skills: Strong understanding of property management practices, including lease negotiations, rent reviews, and lease renewals. Ability to effectively manage landlord and tenant relationships, resolving disputes and ensuring compliance with lease obligations. Valuation and Asset Management: Experience in property valuation and asset management, including the ability to provide accurate property valuations and strategic asset management advice. Project Management Skills: Proven ability to manage property-related projects from inception to completion, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within budget. Legal and Regulatory Compliance: Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and best practices relating to property management, including Landlord and Tenant Law, Health and Safety, and Property Licensing. Communication and Negotiation Skills: Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including tenants, colleagues, and external partners. Qualifications: Relevant degree or professional qualification in a related field (e.g., RICS accredited degree, MRICS/FRICS qualification). Please let me know if this role would be of interest to you or anyone you know! Vivid Resourcing are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.
May 01, 2024
Contractor
Interim Estates Surveyor Lancashire A Lancashire based Local Authority client of mine are looking to bring on an experienced Interim Estates Surveyor to join on a 6 month contract, contributing to the effective management and development of their estate. Key Criteria: Professional Experience: Proven experience working as an Estates Surveyor, preferably within a local authority or public sector environment. Demonstrable experience in managing a diverse property portfolio, including commercial, residential, and agricultural properties. Property Management Skills: Strong understanding of property management practices, including lease negotiations, rent reviews, and lease renewals. Ability to effectively manage landlord and tenant relationships, resolving disputes and ensuring compliance with lease obligations. Valuation and Asset Management: Experience in property valuation and asset management, including the ability to provide accurate property valuations and strategic asset management advice. Project Management Skills: Proven ability to manage property-related projects from inception to completion, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within budget. Legal and Regulatory Compliance: Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and best practices relating to property management, including Landlord and Tenant Law, Health and Safety, and Property Licensing. Communication and Negotiation Skills: Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including tenants, colleagues, and external partners. Qualifications: Relevant degree or professional qualification in a related field (e.g., RICS accredited degree, MRICS/FRICS qualification). Please let me know if this role would be of interest to you or anyone you know! Vivid Resourcing are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.
Your next role It's time for the next step. You've earned it. Apply Are you passionate about sustainability and ready to lead impactful initiatives? My Client are looking for a Head of ESG to join their team and make a difference! Reporting into the board, you'll be tasked with developing and implementing a comprehensive Sustainability Strategy and Action Plan. Your responsibilities will include: Identifying key themes and objectives for ESG initiatives, ensuring alignment with market expectations. Creating and delivering a corporate ESG strategy. Leading client events focused on ESG and sustainability strategies. Serving as the subject matter expert on ESG matters. Building and managing a dedicated ESG team. Collaborating with stakeholders to integrate ESG principles across the organization. Developing action plans and conducting cost-benefit analyses to inform decision-making. Providing input into business plans and capital expenditure strategies to enhance ESG performance. Ensuring compliance with ESG-related statutes and regulations. Requirements: Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, along with relevant professional qualifications. Demonstrable experience in delivering ESG strategies, preferably within property investment sectors. Strong communication and report writing skills. Strategic thinking and attention to detail. Ability to collaborate effectively and build rapport with stakeholders. If you're ready to drive sustainability initiatives and contribute to positive change, apply below. Annelies started with Oyster in 2022. She's fantastic at networking, takes it upon herself to seek out new people and connections, and carefully nurtures those relationships. When it comes to recruitment, your network is your greatest asset. Your ambition is our ambition. Your ambition is our ambition. Property & Real Estate Head of ESG London Up to £150,000 Per annum Permanent Your Contact Annelies Kruidenier Senior Consultant Asset Management & Investment Your next role It's time for the next step. You've earned it. Apply Are you passionate about sustainability and ready to lead impactful initiatives? My Client are looking for a Head of ESG to join their team and make a difference! Reporting into the board, you'll be tasked with developing and implementing a comprehensive Sustainability Strategy and Action Plan. Your responsibilities will include: Identifying key themes and objectives for ESG initiatives, ensuring alignment with market expectations. Creating and delivering a corporate ESG strategy. Leading client events focused on ESG and sustainability strategies. Serving as the subject matter expert on ESG matters. Building and managing a dedicated ESG team. Collaborating with stakeholders to integrate ESG principles across the organization. Developing action plans and conducting cost-benefit analyses to inform decision-making. Providing input into business plans and capital expenditure strategies to enhance ESG performance. Ensuring compliance with ESG-related statutes and regulations. Requirements: Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, along with relevant professional qualifications. Demonstrable experience in delivering ESG strategies, preferably within property investment sectors. Strong communication and report writing skills. Strategic thinking and attention to detail. Ability to collaborate effectively and build rapport with stakeholders. If you're ready to drive sustainability initiatives and contribute to positive change, apply below. Senior Consultant Asset Management & Investment Annelies Kruidenier Annelies started with Oyster in 2022. She's fantastic at networking, takes it upon herself to seek out new people and connections, and carefully nurtures those relationships. 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Apr 29, 2024
Full time
Your next role It's time for the next step. You've earned it. Apply Are you passionate about sustainability and ready to lead impactful initiatives? My Client are looking for a Head of ESG to join their team and make a difference! Reporting into the board, you'll be tasked with developing and implementing a comprehensive Sustainability Strategy and Action Plan. Your responsibilities will include: Identifying key themes and objectives for ESG initiatives, ensuring alignment with market expectations. Creating and delivering a corporate ESG strategy. Leading client events focused on ESG and sustainability strategies. Serving as the subject matter expert on ESG matters. Building and managing a dedicated ESG team. Collaborating with stakeholders to integrate ESG principles across the organization. Developing action plans and conducting cost-benefit analyses to inform decision-making. Providing input into business plans and capital expenditure strategies to enhance ESG performance. Ensuring compliance with ESG-related statutes and regulations. Requirements: Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, along with relevant professional qualifications. Demonstrable experience in delivering ESG strategies, preferably within property investment sectors. Strong communication and report writing skills. Strategic thinking and attention to detail. Ability to collaborate effectively and build rapport with stakeholders. If you're ready to drive sustainability initiatives and contribute to positive change, apply below. Annelies started with Oyster in 2022. She's fantastic at networking, takes it upon herself to seek out new people and connections, and carefully nurtures those relationships. When it comes to recruitment, your network is your greatest asset. Your ambition is our ambition. Your ambition is our ambition. Property & Real Estate Head of ESG London Up to £150,000 Per annum Permanent Your Contact Annelies Kruidenier Senior Consultant Asset Management & Investment Your next role It's time for the next step. You've earned it. Apply Are you passionate about sustainability and ready to lead impactful initiatives? My Client are looking for a Head of ESG to join their team and make a difference! Reporting into the board, you'll be tasked with developing and implementing a comprehensive Sustainability Strategy and Action Plan. Your responsibilities will include: Identifying key themes and objectives for ESG initiatives, ensuring alignment with market expectations. Creating and delivering a corporate ESG strategy. Leading client events focused on ESG and sustainability strategies. Serving as the subject matter expert on ESG matters. Building and managing a dedicated ESG team. Collaborating with stakeholders to integrate ESG principles across the organization. Developing action plans and conducting cost-benefit analyses to inform decision-making. Providing input into business plans and capital expenditure strategies to enhance ESG performance. Ensuring compliance with ESG-related statutes and regulations. Requirements: Bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline, along with relevant professional qualifications. Demonstrable experience in delivering ESG strategies, preferably within property investment sectors. Strong communication and report writing skills. Strategic thinking and attention to detail. Ability to collaborate effectively and build rapport with stakeholders. If you're ready to drive sustainability initiatives and contribute to positive change, apply below. Senior Consultant Asset Management & Investment Annelies Kruidenier Annelies started with Oyster in 2022. She's fantastic at networking, takes it upon herself to seek out new people and connections, and carefully nurtures those relationships. 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Company Description: McDonald's is the largest family restaurant in the world, serving approximately 69 million customers across 36,000 restaurants a day: in more than 100 countries. The UK & Ireland market is one of the most successful entities across the wider business, serving on average 4 million people a day. It has operated in UK since 1974 and the business is growing continuously with more than 1,400 restaurants and over 154,000 employees. McDonald's UK & Ireland has a proven track record of investing in the development of its employees and offering flexibility as part of its dedication to being a modern and progressive company. Every year, it invests over £40 million in developing people, giving every one of its employees the opportunity to take part in structured training. McDonald's buys ingredients from over 17,500 British and Irish farmers and spends over £1.1billion annually on its food and packaging requirements. McDonald's is committed to supporting British and Irish farmers to ensure it can continue to source many of its ingredients from the UK and Ireland. McDonald's is a market leader in its field, striving for the highest standard of quality, speed and restaurant experience. Re-generation of our restaurant infrastructure, covering digital ordering, re-imaging and dual-point service make working at McDonald's more exciting than ever! We are dedicated to using our scale for good: good for people, our industry and the planet. From bold recycling initiatives and sustainable sourcing efforts to our partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities, we see every day as a chance to have a genuine impact on our customers, our people and our partners. We're a people business just as much as we are a restaurant business. We strive to be the most inclusive brand in the world by building diverse teams who create delicious, feel-good moments that are easy for everyone to enjoy. Joining McDonald's means thinking big every day and preparing for a career that can have impact around the world. Company Vision and Culture Our Global vision is to build a better McDonald's and, in the UK, and Ireland we are working hard to be the UK & Irelands best-loved restaurant company. McDonald's is defined by its culture. Our culture shapes and informs everything we think and everything we do. Our culture influences the way we interact with each other, and how we interact with customers, franchisees and suppliers. Our culture motivates and inspires us to attract and retain great talent, creating positive, energising, exceptional working environment for us all. Our values drive our culture and shape our beliefs, our priorities and our actions. They influence the decisions we make, how we treat one another and how we show up as a brand to the world. Serve: We put our customers and our people first Inclusion : We open our doors to everyone Integrity: We do the right thing Community : We are good neighbours Family: We get better together Job Description: Fixed term contract until mid-January 2025 The Opportunity The Real Estate Legal Team is seeking a motivated, proactive and effective lawyer to join for a period of maternity cover. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced real estate lawyer to join a large and highly regarded inhouse legal team, as well as a rare opportunity to work as part of an established inhouse team of real estate lawyers in a fun and friendly environment. What will my accountabilities be? Supervising and supporting external lawyers on acquisition transactions, and working closely with acquisition surveyors and other members of the Legal team Undertaking some acquisition transactional work, although the majority of this is undertaken by external counsel Helping the Legal and Development teams achieve targets for new store openings and transactional acquisition work Providing day to day advice to colleagues in the Acquisitions, Estates and Construction teams on all matters connected with new restaurant acquisitions, as well as the existing restaurant estate Monitoring and reviewing best practice, standard documents, policies and precedents used on acquisitions Compliance advice and support, applying McDonald's global legal policies Identifying and communicating risks consistent with the both the risk appetite of the business and the legal department and advising accordingly Helping to develop the legal skills of more junior members of the team Proactively identifying market trends and regulatory changes to improve company policies and procedures, develop communication and training programmes and ensure awareness and compliance across the business. What Team will I be a part? You will be a part of the Real Estate Legal Team, which is one of three sub-teams within the UK & Ireland Legal Team. Both the UK&I Legal Team and the Real Estate sub-team are highly regarded across the business as high-performing, friendly and dynamic teams with a great reputation for influencing, challenging and leading those at all levels, across all departments. You will report into the Head of the Real Estate Legal Practice Group, and work alongside a further four real estate lawyers and a legal assistant. The wider UK&I Legal Department consists of around 20 team members. Who are my customers? The McDonald's Development team, which comprises separate teams of Acquisitions Surveyors, Estates Surveyors and Construction Project Managers The rest of the Real Estate Legal team, as well as the wider UK&I Legal team The Global Legal Team, including Global Compliance, Global Litigation, and real estate lawyers in other markets. Qualifications: What background do I need to have? You will be a qualified solicitor with strong academic credentials and post-qualification commercial property experience gained with a respected law firm or within an established in-house real estate department. Experience should include complex acquisition, development and landlord and tenant work, with some knowledge of planning and construction law. In-house or secondment experience, whilst not essential, will be advantageous. You will have the following critical skills and qualities: be an effective communicator (including having strong drafting skills and the ability to clearly and concisely explain concepts to non-legal partners); a relationship builder; efficient; and able to see the big picture by providing commercially sound advice adaptability to audience and ability to clearly and concisely explain concepts and to influence internal clients an innovative solution-focused approach and strong problem-solving ability strong commercial awareness and understanding, business judgment and ability to evaluate legal risk be a team player, with an ability to mentor, develop and model skills for others be positive, self-motivated, enthusiastic, authentic, pragmatic, forward-thinking and curious Additional Information: At McDonald's we arePeople from allWalks ofLife People are at the heart of everything wedo ,and they make the McDonald's experience. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture that means people can be their best authentic self in our restaurants and offices, which helps us to better serve our customers. Wehave a strong heritage of diversity and representation within our communities, which we are proud of. The diversity of our people, customers, Franchisees and suppliers gives us strength. We do not tolerate inequality, injustice or discrimination of any kind .These are hugely important issues and a brand with our reach and relevance means we have a very meaningful role to play. We also recognise our responsibility as a large employer to continue being active in our communities, helping to develop skills and drive aspirations that will help people to be more aware of the world of work and more successful within it, whether with McDonald's or elsewhere."
Apr 28, 2024
Full time
Company Description: McDonald's is the largest family restaurant in the world, serving approximately 69 million customers across 36,000 restaurants a day: in more than 100 countries. The UK & Ireland market is one of the most successful entities across the wider business, serving on average 4 million people a day. It has operated in UK since 1974 and the business is growing continuously with more than 1,400 restaurants and over 154,000 employees. McDonald's UK & Ireland has a proven track record of investing in the development of its employees and offering flexibility as part of its dedication to being a modern and progressive company. Every year, it invests over £40 million in developing people, giving every one of its employees the opportunity to take part in structured training. McDonald's buys ingredients from over 17,500 British and Irish farmers and spends over £1.1billion annually on its food and packaging requirements. McDonald's is committed to supporting British and Irish farmers to ensure it can continue to source many of its ingredients from the UK and Ireland. McDonald's is a market leader in its field, striving for the highest standard of quality, speed and restaurant experience. Re-generation of our restaurant infrastructure, covering digital ordering, re-imaging and dual-point service make working at McDonald's more exciting than ever! We are dedicated to using our scale for good: good for people, our industry and the planet. From bold recycling initiatives and sustainable sourcing efforts to our partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities, we see every day as a chance to have a genuine impact on our customers, our people and our partners. We're a people business just as much as we are a restaurant business. We strive to be the most inclusive brand in the world by building diverse teams who create delicious, feel-good moments that are easy for everyone to enjoy. Joining McDonald's means thinking big every day and preparing for a career that can have impact around the world. Company Vision and Culture Our Global vision is to build a better McDonald's and, in the UK, and Ireland we are working hard to be the UK & Irelands best-loved restaurant company. McDonald's is defined by its culture. Our culture shapes and informs everything we think and everything we do. Our culture influences the way we interact with each other, and how we interact with customers, franchisees and suppliers. Our culture motivates and inspires us to attract and retain great talent, creating positive, energising, exceptional working environment for us all. Our values drive our culture and shape our beliefs, our priorities and our actions. They influence the decisions we make, how we treat one another and how we show up as a brand to the world. Serve: We put our customers and our people first Inclusion : We open our doors to everyone Integrity: We do the right thing Community : We are good neighbours Family: We get better together Job Description: Fixed term contract until mid-January 2025 The Opportunity The Real Estate Legal Team is seeking a motivated, proactive and effective lawyer to join for a period of maternity cover. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced real estate lawyer to join a large and highly regarded inhouse legal team, as well as a rare opportunity to work as part of an established inhouse team of real estate lawyers in a fun and friendly environment. What will my accountabilities be? Supervising and supporting external lawyers on acquisition transactions, and working closely with acquisition surveyors and other members of the Legal team Undertaking some acquisition transactional work, although the majority of this is undertaken by external counsel Helping the Legal and Development teams achieve targets for new store openings and transactional acquisition work Providing day to day advice to colleagues in the Acquisitions, Estates and Construction teams on all matters connected with new restaurant acquisitions, as well as the existing restaurant estate Monitoring and reviewing best practice, standard documents, policies and precedents used on acquisitions Compliance advice and support, applying McDonald's global legal policies Identifying and communicating risks consistent with the both the risk appetite of the business and the legal department and advising accordingly Helping to develop the legal skills of more junior members of the team Proactively identifying market trends and regulatory changes to improve company policies and procedures, develop communication and training programmes and ensure awareness and compliance across the business. What Team will I be a part? You will be a part of the Real Estate Legal Team, which is one of three sub-teams within the UK & Ireland Legal Team. Both the UK&I Legal Team and the Real Estate sub-team are highly regarded across the business as high-performing, friendly and dynamic teams with a great reputation for influencing, challenging and leading those at all levels, across all departments. You will report into the Head of the Real Estate Legal Practice Group, and work alongside a further four real estate lawyers and a legal assistant. The wider UK&I Legal Department consists of around 20 team members. Who are my customers? The McDonald's Development team, which comprises separate teams of Acquisitions Surveyors, Estates Surveyors and Construction Project Managers The rest of the Real Estate Legal team, as well as the wider UK&I Legal team The Global Legal Team, including Global Compliance, Global Litigation, and real estate lawyers in other markets. Qualifications: What background do I need to have? You will be a qualified solicitor with strong academic credentials and post-qualification commercial property experience gained with a respected law firm or within an established in-house real estate department. Experience should include complex acquisition, development and landlord and tenant work, with some knowledge of planning and construction law. In-house or secondment experience, whilst not essential, will be advantageous. You will have the following critical skills and qualities: be an effective communicator (including having strong drafting skills and the ability to clearly and concisely explain concepts to non-legal partners); a relationship builder; efficient; and able to see the big picture by providing commercially sound advice adaptability to audience and ability to clearly and concisely explain concepts and to influence internal clients an innovative solution-focused approach and strong problem-solving ability strong commercial awareness and understanding, business judgment and ability to evaluate legal risk be a team player, with an ability to mentor, develop and model skills for others be positive, self-motivated, enthusiastic, authentic, pragmatic, forward-thinking and curious Additional Information: At McDonald's we arePeople from allWalks ofLife People are at the heart of everything wedo ,and they make the McDonald's experience. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture that means people can be their best authentic self in our restaurants and offices, which helps us to better serve our customers. Wehave a strong heritage of diversity and representation within our communities, which we are proud of. The diversity of our people, customers, Franchisees and suppliers gives us strength. We do not tolerate inequality, injustice or discrimination of any kind .These are hugely important issues and a brand with our reach and relevance means we have a very meaningful role to play. We also recognise our responsibility as a large employer to continue being active in our communities, helping to develop skills and drive aspirations that will help people to be more aware of the world of work and more successful within it, whether with McDonald's or elsewhere."
Role Summary My client is a vibrant and esteemed academic institution. The College's main site, in the centre of Oxford, comprises of historic listed Cotswold stone buildings, dating back as far as the seventeenth century, sitting alongside a recently built modern quad with a café, lecturer theatre, art gallery and teaching spaces in addition to student accommodation. There is a further accommodation complex nearby on the Thames, together with a boat house and sports pavilion. The College's site includes: A mix of Grade 1, Grade2 and Modern buildings with approx 250,000 sq. ft. of floor space 484 bedrooms as part of its accommodation facilities. They are seeking an experienced and dynamic individual to serve as Head of Estates. This role is pivotal in ensuring the effective management and strategic development of the College's physical infrastructure, including its buildings, grounds and facilities. The successful candidate will manage a team comprising of a Maintenance Supervisor, five Maintenance Assistants and a Gardner who are responsible for maintaining the College's estate to the highest standards while supporting the institution's academic mission and broader objectives. Main Responsibilities Strategy and Sustainability Develop and implement strategic plans for the estate in alignment with the College's goals and objectives. Identify opportunities for enhancement and improvement of the estate infrastructure. Champion sustainability initiatives within the College's estates, striving to minimise environmental impact and promote energy efficiency and conservation practices. Financial Management : Manage the maintenance, compliance, refurbishment and small capital works budgets, totalling circa £1m pa, ensuring prudent use of resources and delivery of cost-effective solutions. Manage small capital projects in their entirety, obtaining quotes, hiring contractors and ensuring delivery of projects on time and within budget. Negotiate and contract with external suppliers, develop long term relationships and oversee their work. Infrastructure Management : Manage the College facilities, including buildings, grounds, utilities and services. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and health & safety standards. Oversee the scheduling of compliance testing and any specialist inputs, bringing in external contractors as required. Maintenance and Repairs : Update and implement a programme of planned preventative maintenance to ensure the ongoing upkeep of College buildings and infrastructure. Oversee the effective implementation of the maintenance helpdesk, ensuring that reactive repairs are carried out swiftly and cost effectively. Plan and deliver renovation and refurbishment projects, prioritising projects based on the planned preventative maintenance schedule. Capital Projects : Play a lead role in managing major capital projects from inception to completion, including planning, design, procurement, and construction phases. Serve as the main point of contact between project contractors/consultants and the College, ensuring that the day-to-day project activities minimise interruption to College life. Liaise with architects, engineers, contractors and stakeholders to monitor progress and to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. Proactively communicate with all members of the College community, keeping them updated on project progress, movement of contractors and consultants, and any potential disruption. Key Events and Critical Incident Management Play a key role in supporting one off and regular large events including the bi-annual College Ball, conferences and College celebratory events. As a senior member of the operations team, ensure that the estate is ready for the return of students and attend, in person, on key dates including the beginning and end of term. Serve as a member of the College's Critical Incident Response Team. Leadership, Management and Stakeholder Engagement Provide strong leadership and direction to the maintenance team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence, supporting professional development of individual members of the team. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, contribute to College wide operational planning. Represent the Estates Team at the Buildings and Sustainability Committee of the Governing Body, at Project Steering Committees and at any other relevant meetings. Communicate effectively and build positive relationships both within the College and across the Oxford College Community. Collaborate closely with other operational leaders, academic departments, staff, students and external stakeholders, understanding their needs and priorities regarding the estate. Person Specification Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and/or an advanced degree/professional qualification (for example, in engineering/as a quantity surveyor) an advantage. Extensive experience in estates management, facilities management, or a related field, ideally within a higher education or similar institutional setting. Proven track record of successfully managing complex estates, including maintenance, renovations and capital projects. Strong financial acumen and experience in budgeting, financial planning and resource allocation. Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire staff. Knowledge of health & safety regulations, building codes and compliance requirements. Exceptional communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills. Strategic mindset with the ability to think creatively and problem-solve effectively. Commitment to promoting diversity, equality and inclusion within the workplace.
Apr 28, 2024
Full time
Role Summary My client is a vibrant and esteemed academic institution. The College's main site, in the centre of Oxford, comprises of historic listed Cotswold stone buildings, dating back as far as the seventeenth century, sitting alongside a recently built modern quad with a café, lecturer theatre, art gallery and teaching spaces in addition to student accommodation. There is a further accommodation complex nearby on the Thames, together with a boat house and sports pavilion. The College's site includes: A mix of Grade 1, Grade2 and Modern buildings with approx 250,000 sq. ft. of floor space 484 bedrooms as part of its accommodation facilities. They are seeking an experienced and dynamic individual to serve as Head of Estates. This role is pivotal in ensuring the effective management and strategic development of the College's physical infrastructure, including its buildings, grounds and facilities. The successful candidate will manage a team comprising of a Maintenance Supervisor, five Maintenance Assistants and a Gardner who are responsible for maintaining the College's estate to the highest standards while supporting the institution's academic mission and broader objectives. Main Responsibilities Strategy and Sustainability Develop and implement strategic plans for the estate in alignment with the College's goals and objectives. Identify opportunities for enhancement and improvement of the estate infrastructure. Champion sustainability initiatives within the College's estates, striving to minimise environmental impact and promote energy efficiency and conservation practices. Financial Management : Manage the maintenance, compliance, refurbishment and small capital works budgets, totalling circa £1m pa, ensuring prudent use of resources and delivery of cost-effective solutions. Manage small capital projects in their entirety, obtaining quotes, hiring contractors and ensuring delivery of projects on time and within budget. Negotiate and contract with external suppliers, develop long term relationships and oversee their work. Infrastructure Management : Manage the College facilities, including buildings, grounds, utilities and services. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and health & safety standards. Oversee the scheduling of compliance testing and any specialist inputs, bringing in external contractors as required. Maintenance and Repairs : Update and implement a programme of planned preventative maintenance to ensure the ongoing upkeep of College buildings and infrastructure. Oversee the effective implementation of the maintenance helpdesk, ensuring that reactive repairs are carried out swiftly and cost effectively. Plan and deliver renovation and refurbishment projects, prioritising projects based on the planned preventative maintenance schedule. Capital Projects : Play a lead role in managing major capital projects from inception to completion, including planning, design, procurement, and construction phases. Serve as the main point of contact between project contractors/consultants and the College, ensuring that the day-to-day project activities minimise interruption to College life. Liaise with architects, engineers, contractors and stakeholders to monitor progress and to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. Proactively communicate with all members of the College community, keeping them updated on project progress, movement of contractors and consultants, and any potential disruption. Key Events and Critical Incident Management Play a key role in supporting one off and regular large events including the bi-annual College Ball, conferences and College celebratory events. As a senior member of the operations team, ensure that the estate is ready for the return of students and attend, in person, on key dates including the beginning and end of term. Serve as a member of the College's Critical Incident Response Team. Leadership, Management and Stakeholder Engagement Provide strong leadership and direction to the maintenance team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence, supporting professional development of individual members of the team. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, contribute to College wide operational planning. Represent the Estates Team at the Buildings and Sustainability Committee of the Governing Body, at Project Steering Committees and at any other relevant meetings. Communicate effectively and build positive relationships both within the College and across the Oxford College Community. Collaborate closely with other operational leaders, academic departments, staff, students and external stakeholders, understanding their needs and priorities regarding the estate. Person Specification Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and/or an advanced degree/professional qualification (for example, in engineering/as a quantity surveyor) an advantage. Extensive experience in estates management, facilities management, or a related field, ideally within a higher education or similar institutional setting. Proven track record of successfully managing complex estates, including maintenance, renovations and capital projects. Strong financial acumen and experience in budgeting, financial planning and resource allocation. Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire staff. Knowledge of health & safety regulations, building codes and compliance requirements. Exceptional communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills. Strategic mindset with the ability to think creatively and problem-solve effectively. Commitment to promoting diversity, equality and inclusion within the workplace.
Client-Side Estates Director Birmingham Up to £80,000 + Bonus A great opportunity has arisen for a candidate looking to develop and grow their career client-side with a privately-owned asset management and property investment company based in Birmingham. They specialise in adding value to investment opportunities, utilising market intel and hands-on asset management to drive capital and rental growth. The portfolio is spread across a number of different sectors and asset classes, with a particular focus on Industrial and with some offices and retail, mainly in the Midlands and surrounding regions. So, what does this mean for you? You get to work with a great team, a team that's dynamic, fun and who know their stuff. A company that is on an upward exciting trajectory with energy and dynamism. You won't feel like a number, you get to make a difference and impact for the very first day. You will have an opportunity to carve out and lead an in-house property and asset management function. This will mean running the day to day property management and service charge services for the firm as well as the more exciting stuff such as running some projects and refurbishments to enhance the value of the assets. My client is looking for a RICS Chartered Surveyor with property management experience (at least 5 years plus experience). If you are currently employed at a private practice as a Management Surveyor at Associate Director level, or above we would like to hear from you. If this sounds like the sort of role you are looking for, please get in touch. Don't worry if you don't have an up-to-date CV ready, give me a call on or email to talk through the opportunity. If this position isn't right for you we have many more instructions at . We also have off market roles and role about to come up which might be worth a chat.
Sep 21, 2022
Full time
Client-Side Estates Director Birmingham Up to £80,000 + Bonus A great opportunity has arisen for a candidate looking to develop and grow their career client-side with a privately-owned asset management and property investment company based in Birmingham. They specialise in adding value to investment opportunities, utilising market intel and hands-on asset management to drive capital and rental growth. The portfolio is spread across a number of different sectors and asset classes, with a particular focus on Industrial and with some offices and retail, mainly in the Midlands and surrounding regions. So, what does this mean for you? You get to work with a great team, a team that's dynamic, fun and who know their stuff. A company that is on an upward exciting trajectory with energy and dynamism. You won't feel like a number, you get to make a difference and impact for the very first day. You will have an opportunity to carve out and lead an in-house property and asset management function. This will mean running the day to day property management and service charge services for the firm as well as the more exciting stuff such as running some projects and refurbishments to enhance the value of the assets. My client is looking for a RICS Chartered Surveyor with property management experience (at least 5 years plus experience). If you are currently employed at a private practice as a Management Surveyor at Associate Director level, or above we would like to hear from you. If this sounds like the sort of role you are looking for, please get in touch. Don't worry if you don't have an up-to-date CV ready, give me a call on or email to talk through the opportunity. If this position isn't right for you we have many more instructions at . We also have off market roles and role about to come up which might be worth a chat.