Award-winning, Legal 500 rated law firm looking to recruit a Housing and Regeneration Solicitor into their Manchester office.
This firm is dedicated to their clients wants and needs, which is reflected in their repeat business. They take pride in their team of specialists to take care of their clients and go above and beyond.
They also know the importance of a good work/life balance, which is why they offer flexible hybrid working options.
Within this Housing and Regeneration Solicitor role, you will be working on a complex and varied matters such as:
Anti-social behaviour
Possessions
Injunctions
Committals
Housing disrepair
Property condition
Hoarding
Housing Management Policies
The successful candidate for this Housing and Regeneration Solicitor role, you will ideally have 3+ years PQE, are confident in your own ability and are wanting to establish yourself in a well-regarded and supportive team, for a long-term career.
If you are interested in this Manchester based Housing and Regeneration Solicitor position, please contact James Barker at Sacco Mann on 0161 831 6890 or email your CV to james.barker@saccomann.com
To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral. For full terms, please visit our website.
*Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
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Award-winning, Legal 500 ranked law firm are looking to recruit a Planning Solicitor into their Birmingham offices.
Our client is a well-established law firm that are searching for an experienced Solicitor to join one of the largest Planning teams in the UK. Within this role, you will gain exposure to the Real Estate sector as well as working alongside other Solicitors within the Energy and Infrastructure sectors.
The practice prides themselves on offering competitive salaries for the area and a fantastic benefits package, which includes flexible working options, a generous pension and bonus scheme and private healthcare cover.
You will be advising market leading projects for household names in the Public and Private sector and will work on:
Major urban regeneration
Tall Buildings
Estate Regeneration
Residential, Commercial and Sport Development
Garden Settlements
The successful candidate will ideally be between 1-6 years PQE and be looking to join a dynamic and growing team in which they can progress long-term
This a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Planning Solicitor to develop a long-term, successful career as well as contribute to the overall growth and reputation of a leading legal practice. If you are interested in this Birmingham City Centre based role, please submit your CV or contact Mollie Burgess @ Sacco Mann on 0161 831 6866.
To hear about any other opportunities that we have available then please visit our website. Alternatively, if you know of anyone who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referrals. For full terms, please visit our website.
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Service Care Legal are recruiting on behalf of a London Borough Council who are seeking a Senior Planning Lawyer to join their team on a contract basis. Please find below further details with regards to the position.
ROLE: Senior Planning Lawyer LOCATION: North West London CONTRACT: 3 months with possibility of extension, 36 hours per week RATE: £40.00 to £50.00 per hour
Please note that this role would be hybrid working (1 or 2 days in the office per week).
The Role of the Senior Planning Lawyer
To provide advice on complex Planning and Regeneration matters throughout the council
Matters will include planning, highways and regeneration
Providing legal advice and support to the Council’s Planning Committee and dealing with Section 106, 38 and 278 agreements
The Person
A qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Barrister with a minimum of 2 years’ PQE
To have a strong understanding of Section 106 agreements and planning policy within the public sector
Experience of working in a local government legal service and of dealing with council members is desirable
The Benefits
Flexible working arrangements
Weekly payroll
If this Senior Planning Lawyer role sounds like an opportunity of interest, please contact Lloyd Stanley on 01772 208969 , or email Lloyd.stanley@servicecare.org.uk. We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.
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Senior Planning Officer - Tower Hamlets£22.19 - £28.50 per hour Contract - Full Time - 5 Days per week - 9am - 5pm Duties/Responsibilitie
Provide high quality specialised planning services that meet the needs of Tower Hamlets’ multi-cultural communities, including; managing planning proposals and applications, developing planning policy and delivering planning strategy and projects and assisting with policy development relating to the services provideto undertake responsibilities for the processing and negotiation of pre-application proposals including co-ordinating all associated assessment work including Environmental Impact Assessments and input into planning statements/briefs/and appropriate technical practice notesto undertake responsibilities for the processing and determination of planning applications and the enforcement of planning control under the relevant legislation, including listed building consents and conservation area consents and co-ordinating all associated assessment work including Environmental Impact Assessmentsresearching, procuring, analysing, monitoring and evaluating information as part of the plan-making and delivery process;producing and working with others, including the local community, to produce planning policy and documents as part of the plan-making process; and producing and delivering planning strategies, co-ordination of strategic delivery initiatives such as improving town centres and all planning project work.Promote the work and services of the Directorate through effective liaison with other internal and external services and bodies.To contribute to the delivery of the spatial elements of the Community Plan through the effective operation of planning tools and powers in accordance with the visions and values.To contribute to the regeneration of the borough through the effective application of all planning powers and partnership working with regeneration agencies.
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National, full-service law firm looking to recruit a Non-Contentious Construction Solicitor into their Birmingham office.
Our client is a Top 50 ranked legal practice working on behalf of well-known names across the construction and engineering industry.
Within this Non-Contentious Construction Solicitor role, you will be working within a supportive and nationally acclaimed team on a broad caseload of construction work including commercial, retail, regeneration and infrastructural matters. This is an excellent opportunity for a Non-Contentious Construction Solicitor to gain the opportunity to progress and gain more responsibility within a respected, well-established firm.
The successful candidate will ideally have 0-5 years PQE within Construction law, is commercially minded, can work well under pressure and is looking to develop their existing skillset further.
If you are interested in this Birmingham based Non-Contentious Construction Solicitor role, please submit your CV to mollie.burgess@saccomann.com or contact Mollie Burgess @ Sacco Mann on 0161 831 6890.
To hear about any other opportunities that we have available then please visit our website. Alternatively, if you know of anyone who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referrals. For full terms, please visit our website.....Read more...
National, full-service law firm looking to recruit a Contentious Construction Solicitor into their Birmingham office.
Our client is a Top 50 ranked legal practice working on behalf of well-known names across the construction and engineering industry.
Within this Contentious Construction Solicitor role, you will be working within a supportive and nationally acclaimed team on a broad variety of construction work including commercial, retail, regeneration and infrastructural matters. This is an excellent opportunity for a Contentious Construction Solicitor at any stage in their career to gain the opportunity to progress and gain more responsibility such as managing your own caseload or assisting on large, national matters.
The successful candidate will ideally have 1-5 years PQE within Contentious Construction law, is keen to get involved in a new challenge, can work well under pressure and is looking to learn something new.
If you are interested in this Contentious Construction Solicitor position based in Birmingham, please contact Mollie Burgess at Sacco Mann on 0161 831 6890 or email your CV to mollie.burgess@saccomann.com
To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral. For full terms, please visit our website.
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International, award-winning law firm are looking to recruit a Construction Partner to join their Manchester offices.
Our client is a well-respected, leading legal practice that offers a competitive salary rate, flexible working options to ensure a stable work/life balance and fantastic, bespoke benefits package including private health insurance.
Within this Construction Partner role, you will be managing the team whilst working across a non-contentious caseload that will include managing relationships and agreements with third parties, advising a variety of clients on all types of construction projects including commercial, retail, urban regeneration and infrastructure.
The successful candidate will ideally have 6+ years’ PQE, has excellent client care skills, can work well as part of a team and is looking to establish themselves for the long-term. Please note, this role is open to candidates looking for both full-time and part-time hours.
If you are interested in this Construction Partner role based in Manchester please contact Leona Taylor at Sacco Mann on 0161 831 6890 or email your CV to leona.taylor@saccomann.com
To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral. For full terms, please visit our website.
*Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.....Read more...
Full service, well-respected law firm looking to recruit a Government and Infrastructure Solicitor into their Manchester offices.
This legal practise is Top 20 ranked and strives to be transparent, approachable and pragmatic when it comes to not just their loyal client base, but their employees too who receive a competitive salary for the area, flexible working options and a fantastic benefits package including generous pensions and private healthcare.
Within this Government and Infrastructure Solicitor role, your duties will include advising clients on non-contentious commercial matters, acting for public bodies and private sector organisations. Matters may include: - Major projects, particularly regeneration - Commercial agreements relating to collaborations, joint ventures and outsourcing - Alternative service delivery models, including wholly- and jointly-owned companies, mutualisation and shared services - Public law advice; powers, procurement, and state aid
The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience within Commercial, Public-sector work, is able to work well as part of a team and has excellent client care skills. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Newly Qualified Solicitor to really establish themselves at an award-winning law firm, for the long-term.
If you are interested in this Manchester based Government and Infrastructure Solicitor role, please contact Cherie Smith at Sacco Mann on 0161 831 6890 or email your CV to cherie.smith@saccomann.com
To hear about the other legal opportunities that we have available then please visit our website. Alternatively, if you know anyone suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referrals. You can see our full terms on our website.
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International, award-winning law firm are looking to recruit a Construction Solicitor to join their Manchester offices.
Our client is a well-respected, leading legal practice that offers a competitive salary rate, flexible working options to ensure a stable work/life balance and fantastic, bespoke benefits package including private health insurance.
Within this Construction Solicitor role, you will be joining a supportive and friendly team, working across a non-contentious caseload that will include managing relationships and agreements with third parties, advising a variety of clients on all types of construction projects including commercial, retail, urban regeneration and infrastructure.
The successful candidate will ideally have 2+ years’ PQE, has excellent client care skills, can work well as part of a team and is looking to establish themselves for the long-term. Please note, this role is open to candidates looking for both full-time and part-time hours.
If you are interested in this Construction Solicitor role based in Manchester please contact Leona Taylor at Sacco Mann on 0161 831 6890 or email your CV to leona.taylor@saccomann.com
To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral. For full terms, please visit our website.
*Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.....Read more...
Global Legal 500 law firm would like to welcome a Procurement Solicitor to their Manchester team.
Sacco Mann has been instructed on a Procurement Solicitor role within an internationally recognised legal practice. This firm knows the importance of the staff, which is why they offer flexible working options, clear progression paths to further your career and top-end salaries among other fantastic benefits including gym memberships and season ticket loans.
Within this role, you will be advising client on non-contentious Commercial Procurement matters on numerous national and international projects including:
Government contracts
Transport
Utilities
Healthcare
Regeneration
Wider development
As well as this your day-to-day duties may include providing strategic advice to a loyal client base, drafting procurement documents, working alongside the Disputes team, preparation of claims/defences and supporting business development initiatives.
The successful candidate for this role will ideally have 2+ years PQE, is ambitious with their long-term career goals and is confident in their own ability.
If you are interested in this Manchester based Procurement Solicitor position, please contact James Barker at Sacco Mann on 0161 831 6890 or email your CV to james.barker@saccomann.com
To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral. For full terms, please visit our website.
*Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
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Innovative, international law firm looking to recruit an experienced Construction Solicitor to join their Manchester office.
Sacco Mann has been instructed on a Projects and Construction Solicitor role to join our clients’ busy team. They are known for a flexible, friendly workplace culture and are Top 15 ranked. They offer their employees a competitive salary for the area, hybrid working options and excellent development opportunities.
As a Projects Solicitor, your day-to-day duties may include:
Working as part of a busy, supportive team to provide professional non-contentious projects and construction advice for clients on all types of projects including commercial, retail, urban regeneration and infrastructure
Managing agreements
Supporting more junior members of the team
Business development initiatives and networking
The successful candidate will ideally have 5+ years’ PQE within Projects and Construction law, is ambitious with their career goals and is looking for a new challenge.
If you are interested in this Manchester based Projects Solicitor position, please contact James Barker at Sacco Mann on 0161 831 6890 or email your CV to james.barker@saccomann.com
To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral. For full terms, please visit our website.
*Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.....Read more...
National, Legal 500 law firm are recruiting an experienced Construction Solicitor to join their Birmingham offices.
Sacco Mann has been instructed on a Construction Solicitor role within an award-winning legal practice that prides themselves on their loyal client base, inclusive workplace culture and fantastic employee development opportunities.
As a Construction Solicitor, your day-to-day duties may include:
Working as part of a busy, supportive team to provide professional non-contentious construction advice for clients on all types of construction projects including commercial, retail, urban regeneration and infrastructure
Managing agreements
Supporting more junior members of the team
Business development initiatives and networking
In return for their employee’s hard work, our client offers a fantastic work culture that understands the priority of a flexible working, a competitive salary for the area and a fantastic benefits package that includes private healthcare cover and a generous pension scheme.
The successful candidate will ideally have 4+ years’ PQE within Construction law, is ambitious with their career goals and is looking for a new challenge.
If you are interested in this Birmingham based Construction Solicitor position, please contact Mollie Burgess at Sacco Mann on 0161 831 6890 or email your CV to mollie.burgess@saccomann.com
To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral. For full terms, please visit our website.
*Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.....Read more...
Leading, well-regarded law firm looking to recruit a Construction Solicitor into their Preston office.
Our client is a Top 100 ranked legal practice that is known for their workplace culture, collaborative approach to caseloads, hybrid/flexible working options and keenness to make a difference with the wider community.
As a Construction Solicitor, your day-to-day duties may include:
Working as part of a busy, supportive team to provide professional construction advice for clients on all types of construction projects including commercial, retail, urban regeneration and infrastructure
Managing agreements
Supporting more junior members of the team
Business development initiatives and networking across the North West
In return for their employee’s hard work, our client offers a fantastic work culture that understands the priority of a flexible working, a competitive salary for the area and a fantastic benefits package that includes private healthcare cover and a generous pension scheme.
The successful candidate will ideally have 0-5 years’ PQE within Construction law, is ambitious with their career goals and is looking for a new challenge. If you are at NQ level, you will have ideally completed at least a 6 month seat in Construction Law.
If you are interested in this Preston based Construction Solicitor position, please contact Leona Taylor at Sacco Mann on 0161 831 6890 or email your CV to leona.taylor@saccomann.com
To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral. For full terms, please visit our website.
*Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.....Read more...
Global, well-established law firm looking to recruit experienced Non-Contentious Construction Solicitor into their Manchester offices.
This practice is a Top 100 law firm that wants to provide the best possible services for their clients on a regional, national and international basis and we have experience placing from NQ to Partner level with them for many years.
You will be taking a leading role in the development of a sociable and friendly team that has experienced rapid growth over the years. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Construction Solicitor to join a reputable and highly regarded legal practice and begin to make a name for themselves for a long-term, successful career within Construction Law.
Within this role, you will work on your own caseload of Non-Contentious Construction matters for clients on all types of construction projects including commercial, retail, energy, urban regeneration and infrastructure, with exposure to regional, national and international work.
The successful candidate will ideally have 2-5 years PQE, be an excellent team player who is ambitious, likes a challenge and is knowledgeable about construction and infrastructure projects.
You must also be highly organised, have excellent communication skills, can work well under pressure and as part of a team and have a keen eye for detail.
If you are interested in this Manchester based Non-Contentious Construction Solicitor position, please contact James Barker at Sacco Mann on 0161 831 6890 or email your CV to james.barker@saccomann.com
To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral. For full terms, please visit our website.
*Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
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Award-winning, Legal 500 ranked law firm are seeking a Construction Solicitor to join their team in Altrincham.
Our client is looking for someone who has a passion for Construction Law and is eager to provide the best representation and advice to their clients.
The successful Solicitor will ideally have a minimum of 3 years' experience within Construction law and is either at a Senior Associate or Junior Partner level. You will be running your own mixed caseload of both contentious and non-contentious Construction matters. Other duties within this role may include:
Managing relationships and agreements with clients
Advising a variety of clients on all types of construction projects including commercial, retail, urban regeneration and infrastructure
Supporting junior members of the team
Business development initiatives
Expanding and maintaining loyal client base with networking opportunities and providing excellent client care
An attractive, competitive salary for the area, excellent benefits and flexible working opportunities are on offer for the Construction Solicitor who can display ambition in their long-term career, is looking for a new challenge in a busy team and is highly experienced in Construction law.
This would be a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Associate or Junior Partner looking to take a step up into a role with more responsibility and the next step in their career in Construction Law. Our client are supportive, encouraging and have a clear framework for progression.
If you would be interested in this Altrincham based Construction Solicitor role, please contact Leona Taylor at Sacco Mann on 0161 831 6890 or email your CV to leona.taylor@saccomann.com
To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website.
Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral. For full terms, please visit our website.
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An international highly regarded law firm is looking for a planning solicitor to join its leading European real estate team in their Manchester office.
This role would be best suited to a solicitor with experience from a newly qualified level upwards and there isn’t any upper limit to experience for this role as it’s a growth position. More senior candidates will be considered for a position to work with senior Partners and be valued as key member of the wider firm. The team is well serviced at all levels so it’s not about ‘plugging a gap’ but finding the right person, who is looking for a long-term opportunity to serve an incredibly impressive client base within a well-liked and social team.
The successful planning solicitor will work within the European Real Estate team, which spans multiple jurisdictions, you will experience the fullest possible range of real estate transactions advising all types of investors, developers, financers and occupiers about a variety of projects.
Based in Manchester, you will be part of an agile and successful team. The role will involve supporting / working alongside partners and senior associates in the Planning practice in connection with major real estate transactions, infrastructure projects, compulsory purchase and compensation matters, planning applications and appeals, EIA, highways matters and judicial review. You will work with the real estate team and regularly deal with multi-million pounds transactions and significant projects acting for some of the largest investors (ranging from institutional investors to private equity and overseas investors) as well as developers and infrastructure companies.
You will be a team player with an interest in development planning, infrastructure planning and regeneration. You will be a qualified solicitor with experience in real estate or energy/infrastructure law.
Given the opportunity available and the firm's world-leading status, this role is expected to be extremely popular. If you are interested in this role as a priority, please submit your CV below or contact James Barker @ Sacco Mann on 0161 831 6890.
To hear about the other legal opportunities that we have available then please visit our website. Alternatively, if you know of anyone who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referrals. For full terms please see our website.....Read more...
If you are looking for a firm and role that can genuinely offer you London quality commercial property work but based in Leeds City Centre then read on.
Joining an international practice with the quality of work often only found in London, this Leeds based Commercial Property role is looking for a solicitor to join their award winning team at anywhere ranging from 2yrs pqe to 8 or 9 years pqe.
As they handle all aspects of Commercial Property work and have a large team they can offer you either a broad array of work or something more tailored to a niche in which you may have experience or an interest. They act for clients locally, nationally and internationally and genuinely manage those relationships out of the Leeds office, many of whom are household names. Their work spans both the private and public sector and includes investment, development, regeneration, acquisitions and disposals meaning that there should be work that suits your interests.
This is a well structured team and there is support from paralegals and more junior solicitors to ensure that you will be handling the king of commercial property work that challenges you instead of getting bogged down with quasi administrative tasks. They are committed to the development of both your technical and wider skills, whether they be client based or managerial allowing you to develop as a well-rounded solicitor. The environment itself is supportive, collegiate and they also like to have fun!
This role offers first rate work and development and is looking for someone who really wants to forge a strong career within an invigorating environment. There is plenty of opportunity to progress for those who demonstrate the commitment to do so. This is combined with a really flexible approach to where and when you do the work, although they do encourage a couple of days office presence a week there is still plenty of flexibility. They are looking for a lawyer with at least 3 yrs pqe but could recruit right up to c 12 years pqe, they are very open minded.
As you would expect, there is a great remuneration and benefits package on offer with this role.
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Global, well-established law firm looking to recruit experienced non contentious Construction Senior Associate into their Manchester offices.
This practice is a top 100 law firm that wants to provide the best possible services for their clients on a regional, national and international basis and we have experience placing from Partner to NQ with them so we can provide true insight to you at every level.
You will be taking a leading role in the development of a sociable and friendly team that has experienced rapid growth over the years.
You will be advising a variety of clients on all types of construction projects including commercial, retail, energy, urban regeneration and infrastructure, with exposure to regional, national and international work.
This role does require 5-10+ years PQE within non contentious Construction Law.
Your day-to-day duties may include:
Working as part of a team to provide first class, professional non-contentious construction advice for clients in a wide range of fields
Working closely with our clients and their professional consultants when drafting and negotiating construction contracts, professional team appointments, guarantees and bonds, collateral warranties and a range of ancillary documents
Advising on a range of procurement routes and the use of standard form contracts such as NEC, JCT, FIDIC and IChemE as well as bespoke agreements
Writing articles and presenting at internal and external seminars
Taking part in a range of business development activities to help further develop the practice across the North.
The ideal candidate will be an excellent team player who is ambitious, likes a challenge and is knowledgeable about construction and infrastructure projects.
You must also be highly organised, have excellent communication skills, can work well under pressure and as part of a team and have a keen eye for detail.
If you are interested in this Manchester based Construction Senior Associate position, please contact James Barker at Sacco Mann on 0161 831 6890 or email your CV to james.barker@saccomann.com
To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral. For full terms, please visit our website.
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A client within the Public Sector based in West Yorkshire is currently recruiting for a Project Manager to join their Major Transport Schemes team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full time, temporary position on an ongoing basis with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority within a transportation environment.
The Role
Key purpose of the role is to help plan, design, appraise, and deliver essential, large scale transportation programmes and projects for the district.
Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
Be responsible for the business case development for external funding for transport projects consistent with assurance frameworks that are fit for purpose and that support timely delivery of major projects.
Day-to-day project management of one or more of the council’s major transport schemes and have the technical knowledge, behaviours, and experience to facilitate the delivery of major projects for the Council.
Help accelerate delivery by ensuring that projects are managed effectively and consistently, including their scope, objectives/outcomes, risks/issues, cross programme dependencies.
The Candidate
To be considered for this role you will require a recognised substantial technical expertise and experience in a discipline which supports the council’s outcomes such as Regeneration, Housing, Transportation, Flood Management.
The below skills would be beneficial for the role:
Considerable experience managing and co-ordinating large and complex projects including budget monitoring and contract management.
Considerable experience of commissioning projects with external and internal providers working collaboratively and in partnership.
Knowledge and experience in analysis of proposals from businesses and other partner organisations, compiling funding bids and producing complex reports.
The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such are offering £37 per hour Umbrella LTD Inside IR35.
How to Apply
If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to amy.dhawan@servicecare.org.uk or call Amy at Service Care Construction on 01772 208967 to discuss the vacancy in more detail.
Also, if this role is not of interest to you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as we cover all construction-related vacancies across the region.
Referral Bonus
If this role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details, or forward these details to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.....Read more...
A highly regarded law firm is keen to secure a planning partner in Leeds to complement its existing team.
The team is in growth mode and spread across more than one office location. They advise on all aspects of planning law for both private and public sector clients on major developments and infrastructure projects. Work includes major residential and urban projects, regeneration work, judicial review challenges in a planning context, conducting planning appeals, negotiating complex planning and highways agreements to name a few areas. The team also regularly advises household name residential developer clients as well planning authorities nationally.
The firm is well known for its culture, being one where people work hard, but are not expected to work all hours. They have a hybrid working policy, although there are plenty of people who enjoy being in the office due to the plentiful social and charity events that take place on a regular basis.
The ideal candidate would be someone already at, or just approaching, partner level who has a track record of developing and generating work, with plenty of contacts and connections in the market and who can demonstrate their ability to develop juniors lawyers within a team. Someone who has the desire to be an instrumental part in the growth of a national team would be of great interest to this firm.
To find out more about this Planning Partner role in Leeds, please do confidentially get in touch with Sophie Linley or Rachael Mann at Sacco Mann on 0113 245 3338. ....Read more...
Housing Standards Manager - Birkenhead - Merseyside Contract - Full Time - 5 Days per week - 37 hours Duties/Responsibilities
Monitor and interpret changes in both housing and regeneration policy and legislation to ensure compliance with statutory duties and the application of the most appropriate statutory powers relating to improvements of housing standards and the safeguarding of vulnerable people living in substandard homes. Ensure the enforcement strategy is robust and officers are fully equipped and competent to utilise all enforcement tools available.To have overall responsibility for leading, motivating, managing and directing the development and delivery of the Housing Standards services, ensuring high quality services are achieved, monitored and reviewed.To be responsible for programme management including setting targets, forecasting, and monitoring delivery of outcomes and programme budgets, including the Housing Capital programme, LCR retrofit Programme, grant funding and team revenuebudgets, ensuring that all activities are cost effective, value added, income targets met and budgets balanced. Contribute to efficiencies and savings for Housing Services where required.Represent Wirral in a leading role on housing standards issues at a regional and sub regional level on cross authority working and investment opportunities, including where required LCR Officer and Programme Board meetings.Plan, collect, analyse, evidence and make strategic decisions in relation to area-based multi-property Neighbourhood Options Appraisals, Compulsory Purchase Orders and Master-planning exercises to determine the most satisfactory course of action for dealing with poor housing conditions and obsolete housing and take action to deliver proposals.Appraise opportunities to innovate, develop and implement strategic projects that effectively tackle the biggest challenges associated with improving housing conditions, and making the best use of Wirral’s housing stock utilising the resources available and in line with the Council’s Housing StrategyEngage, influence and negotiate with partners outside to secure resources, services and added value to benefit the service users and deliver investment programmes relating to improving housing conditions for example LCR retrofit programmes, pilots to improve intelligence on rogue landlords or other wider projectsLead on the identification of strategic priorities and opportunities for housing standards and prepare and submit funding bids to government agencies in order to provide financial resources to implement both the revenue and capital elements of the housing services and programmes.Design and implement information systems for monitoring and reporting the performance across all of the teams and take necessary action to enable targets and performance standards to be met. Assist in ensuring that information systems are responsive to changing needs and compliant with legislative requirements.To be responsible for the effective people management of staff to ensure that staff are supported and continuously developed while also implementing Council policies and procedures relating to e.g., attendance, training, performance, discipline etc.
To find out more information please contact Jake at jakem@4recruitmentservices.comRecruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency....Read more...
Project Manager
3 months, on-going, Inside IR35
Southwark
Job Purpose
Project manager role responsible for delivery of regeneration projects in the Old Kent Road Planning and Growth Team. Projects are funded by a combination of Future High Streets/Levelling Up, section 106 and council funds. The projects which the team are delivering include: refurbishment and landscaping of Bramcote Park, public at and lighting at the Old Kent Road railway bridge, pocket park on Murdock Street and renewal of listed mural at the former Kentish Drovers pub.
Key Accountabilities
Manage the delivery of redevelopment and community projects allocated and provide high-level professional, managerial direction and leadership input to make significant impacts within the borough.
Meet with business managers and stakeholders, attend management and relevant stakeholder and community meetings, briefings, workshops etc, driving forward change within the organisation, as part of a planned approach to communicating the programme process and securing support for projects objectives and delivery.
Manage capital projects, ensuring project delivery on time, within budget and to the highest standards of quality and ensure that all commercial and technical performance standards are achieved.
Draw up and maintain project plans, covering all stages of project development and delivery, requiring the co-ordination of different service areas that may have significant impact on areas of the council’s operation and other related external services, while gaining the support of all participants through persuasion and negotiation.
Monitor and control the progress of projects, identifying and managing associated finances, risks and issues in accordance with best practice in project management principles, addressing and taking corrective action where required to ensure delivery against project plans.
Select project participants, with assistance from the Programme Manager; manage project team members and make a substantial contribution to the development of inter-agency working, to secure project achievement and influence future organisational arrangements. Project teams will normally include professional staff and specialists outside the post holder’s professional remit. Commission and manage the work of consultants to provide professional services on the project, as required.
Ensure internal and/or external funding sources for projects are identified and secured through funding bids and or approval processes, and manage project budgets and other financial resources associated with the project.
Contribute to the development or review of the council’s strategic plans affected by the redevelopment projects allocated to the post holder.
Qualifications
Relevant professional qualification in project management, construction, architecture, building surveying, (or similar equivalent), or an ability to show that the appropriate experience and knowledge has been achieved to undertake the range of duties
Ability to demonstrate full understanding of contracts and delivery in support of physical redevelopment schemes, e.g. building contracts, services contracts, leases, licences, party wall and/or similar.
If interested in the role please contact me at moeez.muhammed@servicecare.org.uk....Read more...
Senior Estates Surveyor
8 months on-going contract, Inside IR35
Lambeth, London
Job Purpose
Provision of strategic property advice across the spectrum from valuation, disposals, acquisitions to leasehold and commercial advice. Treating all assets as a ‘corporate resource’, owned centrally for the benefit of the Council and its taxpayers. Taking ownership for the delivery of part of the valuation and strategic assets work programme. Supporting the implementation of the changes and improvements needed for VASA to become a value adding professional advisory and support function in delivering transformation to the Council, through maximising the benefit from technological changes and focus on becoming a data led service provider.
Responsibilities
To assist in the delivery of the Council’s strategic asset management framework including the capture of property demands, evaluation of property opportunities, capture of property data and review of property performance.
Reporting on VASA’s work including the performance of the estate and the supporting of internal and external scrutiny, as appropriate.
To assist in the delivery of the feeding of the capital pipeline through the strategic disposal of assets for the future delivery of major housing, education, infrastructure and other priorities, and to lead and innovate on new asset disposal and acquisition ideas, spotting opportunities and keeping a strong market ‘interface’.
To ensure all disposals are at best value to the Council, and to ensure past disposals are monitored to capture overage events and to ensure systems are in place to achieve this.
To seek to maximise revenue and/or value generation through lettings to third parties in our existing portfolios and spotting opportunities and securing those opportunities on new and emerging revenue generation.
To monitor ongoing lease arrangements to ensure the Council’s interest is secured where provisions allow and to ensure systems are in place to achieve this.
To assist on all dilapidation claims against the Council with the objective of mitigating claims and keeping all settlements to a minimum.
Sourcing of commercial opportunities to be purchased to provide a secure income stream or enable added value.
Assist on major regeneration projects, particularly those involving complex Joint Ventures, land swaps, or other transactional services, including CPO, working with the Assistant Head on complex strategic negotiations.
Provide advice and professional support to the Council on all aspects of strategic housing advice, including significant enfranchisement cases, buybacks and minor disposals.
To deal with all estate management and general surveying advice relating to the occupation of premises by third party groups as well as all property issues arising out other Council initiatives.
To seek and implement opportunities for the reduction of carbon on the estate collaborating with colleagues across the Council where appropriate.
Knowledge
Educated to degree level and a professional qualification e.g. RICS
Detailed knowledge and understanding of the property industry and the opportunities it offers to local authorities.
Detailed knowledge and understanding of estate and asset management
If interested in the role, please contact me at moeez.muhammed@servicecare.org.uk....Read more...
This reputable, well-established law firm is looking to recruit a Planning Solicitor into their Leeds office.
With an already established presence within Planning in the North West they are keen to extend this by recruiting into their Leeds office. There will be work that can be passed over but they are keen to recruit someone who already has some experience, and who mid-term can work with the teams in Leeds to further grow this work from here.
Our client is a top ranked legal practice known for its expertise in providing comprehensive legal services to businesses and individuals. The planning team are ranked in the Legal 500 and handle the full range of work.
As a Planning Solicitor, you will be working on a caseload of planning matters including compulsory purchase, appropriation, public rights of way, regeneration, enforcement, planning and highways agreements and Town and Village Greens/ Common Land.
This firm are known for their positive culture, and it really is somewhere that you can grow your career in the long term. They offer their employees a competitive salary and benefits, flexible working options (as they did prior to Covid-19) and excellent development opportunities. They take pride in their collaborative working environment, where innovative thinking, professional growth, and work-life balance are encouraged.
The successful candidate will ideally have at least 4 to 5 years pqe but could be much more senior. In addition to a strong knowledge of planning law they are looking for excellent client care and problem-solving skills, the ability and desire to work as part of a team and also be ambitious in wanting to make a name for themselves within an award-winning legal practice.
If you are interested in this Planning Solicitor role based in Leeds, please get in touch with Rachael Mann at Sacco Mann on 0113 467 7111.
To hear about any other opportunities that we have available then please visit our website. Alternatively, if you know of anyone who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referrals. For full terms, please visit our website....Read more...
If you are looking for a firm and role that can genuinely offer you London quality Commercial Property work but based in Leeds City Centre then read on.
Joining a genuinely international practice with the quality of work often only found in London, this Leeds based Commercial Property Solicitor role is looking for a Lawyer to join their award winning team at anywhere ranging from 4yrs pqe up to 9 or 10 years pqe.
As they handle all aspects of Commercial Property work and have a large team they can offer you either a broad array of work or something more tailored to a niche in which you may have experience or an interest. They act for clients locally, nationally and internationally and genuinely manage those relationships out of the Leeds office, many of whom are household names. Their work spans both the private and public sector and includes investment, development, regeneration, acquisitions and disposals meaning that there should be work that suits your interests.
This is a well structured team and there is support from paralegals and more junior lawyers to ensure that you will be handling work that challenges you instead of getting bogged down with quasi administrative tasks. They are committed to the development of both your technical and wider skills, whether they be client based or managerial allowing you to develop as a really well rounded lawyer. There is plenty of room for ongoing career progression too.
Whilst this Commercial Property Solicitor role is a serious career opportunity they also believe in fostering a collegiate and supportive working environment and one in which people can enjoy themselves and have fun!
This Commercial Property Solicitor role offers first rate work and development and is looking for someone who really wants to forge a strong career within an invigorating environment focussing on first rate Commercial Property work. There is plenty of opportunity to progress for those who demonstrate the commitment to do so.
To find out more about the opportunity contact Rachael Mann or another member of the Private Practice team at Sacco Mann in Leeds on 0113 467 7111.....Read more...
