http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/jobs/housing-technical en-US Copyright (c) 1997-2008 The Synergy Group Limited Tue, 15 May 2012 16:00:04 GMT Tue, 15 May 2012 16:00:04 GMT Raccoom rss generator, website http://raccoom.sytes.net, email chrisdarebell@msn.com 120 Health & Safety Officer Location - Northallerton Duration - 2 months Pay rate - c £13.00 p/h An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Health & Safety Officer with a Institute of Occupational Health & Safety Qualification and or a NEBOSH certificate. The successful candidate will ensure my clients is in full compliance with the Health and Safety legislation, guidance and polices. In addition, you will have a minimum of three years experience as a Health & Safety Officer and experience of drafting policies and procedures. Other duties; To be responsible in conjunction with Line Managers for risk assessments in order to identify the hazards and risk associated with the work place and to ensure steps are taken to protect persons from such risks. To monitor, develop and maintain statutory and non-statutory policies and procedures relating to health and safety and ensure that appropriate information is displayed. To carry out regular, scheduled health and safety inspections of the Association's offices, sheltered accommodation sites and premises and to liaise with the Association's recognised trade union, as appropriate. To monitor and report all non-compliance with Health and Safety regulations and best practice and to make recommendations to the relevant manager which will ensure compliance. To ensure an appropriate level of awareness of health and safety issues across the Association through Health and Safety Training and arrange relevant training courses in liaison with the Human Resources Manager. To keep appropriate records of all accidents and near misses, carry out investigations in conjunction with line managers and the analysis of such incidents and make recommendations for appropriate remedial action. To ensure that all incidents are reported under RIDDOR. To complete DSE assessments and advise and make recommendations to the Human Resources Manager for any remedial action necessary. If you are interested in the opportunity and fulfil the necessary experience, skills and qualifications required, please contact Alex Whisker on 0113 366 2386 Synergy Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/jobs/housing-technical/health--safety-officer-north-yorkshire-ht600aw Synergy Group Tue, 15 May 2012 16:00:04 GMT http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/19325 My client, a local authority is looking to hire and experienced Technical professional to manage and maintain the Keystone Asset Management system as part of the Better Homes programme of works. The successful candidate will have have experience of stock condition surveys and the keystone asset management system. The role will include provision of stock data to the Better Homes Delivery Manager to assist in developing on-going investment programmes. Creation of processes to collect data effectively and efficiently from consultants and contractors to maintain an updated system. Liaison with Repairs contractor in the collection of repairs data. Assist in the creation of external reports (HCA/BPSA) in providing updated stock information and the decent homes stock. This role will be filled quickly so apply now. The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit www.synergygroup.co.uk http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/jobs/housing-technical/stock-data-manager-south-east-rbkscdm Synergy Group Tue, 15 May 2012 08:00:04 GMT http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/19314 My client a local authority is looking to hire an experienced Project Surveyor for the better Homes initiative. This is a temporary, full time on going assignment. The successful candidate with have experience of delivering planned maintenance and major repairs for a social landlord. Be educated to degree level with a trades background and experience. Role will include Delivery and contract administration of the association`s planned maintenance and major repairs programmes in an efficient, customer focused manner within approved budgets. To prepare contract documents including specifications, preliminaries, form of contracts and materials & workmanship Ensure that all Health & safety files and plans applicable under CDM regulations are prepared and adhered to Produce clear, concise and accurate performance reporting of all contracts and programmes to the Programme Delivery Manager, on a monthly basis. Carry out full contract administration including preparation of monthly valuations, variations, contractual certificates, maintaining appropriate correspondence and notifications, programmes and activity schedules and risk management. To assist in the pre and post inspection of all related maintenance works including responsive repairs, voids and aids & adaptations To carry out inspections and condition surveys of properties and assets to prepare and deliver a rolling programme of investment Hold monthly contract performance reviews and site meetings. Due to the high volume of responses successful applicants will be contactedThe Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit www.synergygroup.co.uk http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/jobs/housing-technical/project-surveyor-south-east-rbkdhs Synergy Group Mon, 14 May 2012 16:00:02 GMT http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/19310 My Client, a local authority is currently recruiting for a Technical Liaison Officer as part the the Better Homes team. This is an ongoing full time position for one year. The successful candidate Will have previously work in the Decent/Better Homes sector with a minimum of 2 years experience as a technical administrator. Poses excellent oral and written communication skills and be able to communicate effectively at all levels. The role will include supporting and communicating information to tenants and contract managers. Participating in tenant liaison activity and ensuring that all time scales are met. This position will be filled quickly so please apply today. Due to the high level of responses on successful applicants will be contacted.The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit www.synergygroup.co.uk http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/jobs/housing-technical/technical-residentlliason-officer-south-east-rbkbhrlo Synergy Group Mon, 14 May 2012 14:00:01 GMT http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/19307 Caretaker/Gardener Location - Northallerton Duration - 2 months Pay rate - £7.54 p/h + holiday pay Part time - 20 hours p/w, flexible on days Essential requirements; Current enhanced CRB and full driving licence An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Caretaker/Gardner To carry out general landscape maintenance duties for all our customers who request the service. Your daily duties will involve; Providing a small scale gardening service for our customers. Ensuring that the grass-cutting programme is responsive and of high quality Provide small scale hedge trimming and pruning service Removing accumulations of garden rubbish from areas owned by our customer. Undertaking occasional landscape maintenance for customers if applicable and approved. (weeding, digging over of soil etc Identifying and reporting faults/repairs to the paths, roads, paved areas, communal areas and referring on for further work. Occasional Undertaking of minor repairs to fencing, Be required to work flexibly. Be required to work with and be competent in the use of garden machinery (Mowers, Trimmers, clippers etc Be required to climb ladders. (Low level and low level bench platform) If you are interested in this opportunity and have a current enhanced CRB check and hold a full UK driving licence, please contact Alex Whisker on 0113 366 2386 The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit www.synergygroup.co.uk http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/jobs/housing-technical/caretakergardener-north-yorkshire-ht598aw Synergy Group Mon, 14 May 2012 12:00:02 GMT http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/19306 Cost/Senior Cost Manager Location - Newcastle Salary - circa £25,000 - £38,000 + benefits, depending on experience An excellent opportunity has arisen with my client for an experienced Cost/Senior Cost Manager, with a key focus on Water within the Infrastructure environment. You will preferably be MRICS qualified, with a degree in Quantity Surveying. The ideal candidate must demonstrate an extensive and successful background in Project Quantity Surveying (PQS) Your key accountabilities will be as follows (but not limited too) :- Pre-contract - CESMM3 measurement / BQ production experience - Conducting feasibility studies and writing procurement reports - Applying value management techniques at the outset of a project - Managing, estimating and cost planning activities, including ownership of and presenting the final cost plan - Managing the whole procurement process; pre-qualification, enquiry, analysis, selection and contract preparation Post Contract - Production of monthly Cost Reports - Ensuring the final accounts are negotiated and agreed - Post-contract cost management Overall - Experience of NEC3 contracts, various Options - Handling commissions of varying sizes - Assist in Business Development - Assistance to less experienced staff members If you are interested in this opportunity and have the necessary experience, please contact Alex Whisker on 0113 366 2386. Only candidates with suitable PQS experience will be considered for this role. The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit www.synergygroup.co.uk http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/jobs/housing-technical/cost--senior-cost-manager-north-east-lt597aw Synergy Group Tue, 08 May 2012 14:00:01 GMT http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/19281 Regional Customer & Community Services Manager Location - Gateshead Salary - £35,000 - £40,000 p/a + benefits An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experience Regional Customer & Community Services Manager. The key focus being to champion excellent customer and community services by managing the Regional Customer and Community Team. This will include working in partnership with Branch Managers and drawing on the support of the Group Customer and Community Services Team. There is a significant focus on innovation and continuous improvement, by listening to customers and turning their feedback and insight into action. The post holder will create a highly performing centre of excellence for the customer. Principle Accountabilities Manage the customer care personnel within the region, alongside the individual branch managers to deliver a first class customer and community service at all times To drive improvements in service performance of branches, teams and individuals, as measured by customer satisfaction, operational measures, KPI's To champion customer and community services across the region, through developing positive respected relationships with each clients. Person Specification/Key skills Experience of managing and developing a customer service function Complaint resolution and management experience IT literate A good understanding of the Construction trade Experience of the Social Housing sector and/or working in partnership with a local authority client Knowledge of Equality and Diversity legislation If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and have the relevant skills and experience. Please contact Alex Whisker for more information on 0113 366 2386The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit www.synergygroup.co.uk http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/jobs/housing-technical/regional-customer--community-service-manager-north-east-tl589aw Synergy Group Thu, 03 May 2012 16:00:10 GMT http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/19258 Senior Cost Manager Location - Newcastle Salary - £35,000 - £45,000 + benefits An excellent opportunity has arisen with my client for an experienced Senior Cost Manager, with a broad approach to a variety of key sectors. You will be chartered qualified, ideally with a degree in Quantity Surveying. The ideal candidate must demonstrate an extensive and successful background in Project Quantity Surveying (PQS) across the following fields; Health Education Retail Housing Development Construction All other property related sectors At least 5 years post APC experience Your key accountabilities will be as follows (but not limited too) Full Pre and Post Contract duties from inception to Final Account on schemes up to £20m including:- - Handling multiple commissions of varying sizes - Conducting feasibility studies and writing procurement reports - Applying value management techniques at the outset of a project - Managing, estimating and cost planning activities, including ownership of and presenting the final cost plan - Managing the whole procurement process; pre-qualification, enquiry, analysis, selection and contract preparation - Ensuring the valuations and final accounts are negotiated and agreed - Taking responsibility for developing new business opportunities - Identifying cross selling opportunities - Staff management If you are interested in this opportunity and have the necessary experience, please contact Alex Whisker on 0113 366 2386. Only candidates with suitable PQS experience will be considered for this role. The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit www.synergygroup.co.uk http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/jobs/housing-technical/senior-cost-manager-north-east-lt563aw Synergy Group Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:00:01 GMT http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/19205 Our client in North London is looking for a Technical Officer to assist their housing team. Roles and Responsibilities *To assist in the investigation of conditions of premises under the Housing Act 2004 and allied legislation relating to drainage and noise nuisance. *To inspect premises under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and as allowed under Housing Legislation. *To serve and enforce Statutory Notices. Experience *HHSRS Qualification *Extensive knowledge of the Housing Act 2004. *Local authority experience. To discuss this role or any roles in the Environmental Health field please contact Ketan Dattani at The Synergy Group on 0207 556 9367 or Courteney Sealey on 020 0317 5001 or email your CV to environmental@synergygroup.co.uk Working with The Synergy Group offers Access to a broad selection of Environmental Health vacancies in the UK The choice of PAYE or limited company schemes Weekly payroll service Excellent rates of pay Personal service The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit www.synergygroup.co.uk http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/jobs/housing-technical/technical-officer-london-techofficer260412 Synergy Group Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:00:02 GMT http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/19195 Our client is a large not for profit housing association with properties across London and the South East of England. They are looking for an experienced Senior Mechanical & Electrical Engineer to join their team and are offering an excellent package and environment for the right candidate. Key duties and responsibilities Regular liaison with: Reactive, Planned, Service Contract, Gas Development and other internal departments. Externally, HCA, contractors, consultants, residents, other Housing Associations and third parties. You will be: Responsible for M&E technical input and contract management of major works, reactive maintenance and service contracts, which includes all mechanical and electrical (M&E) installations throughout this organisation's stock. This includes, but not exclusive to electrical installations, mechanical installations, lifts, pumps, water hygiene services, door entry systems, ventilation, fire fighting and gas. Responsible for the training of staff and the maintenance of all associated records and data systems relating to M&E installations and other service items. You will ensure that all responsive maintenance repairs to M&E installations are carried out promptly to a high standard of repair. Management of the external contractors and consultants engaged to carry out all works in relation to M&E contracts. Promotion of safety awareness to residents' staff, contractors, and other third parties with particular emphasis upon M&E installations, water hygiene, and other service contracts. You will assist the Service Contracts Manager as and when required. This may include the effective leadership and management of the team undertaking regular team briefings, 1:1 supervision sessions, information and instruction. Ensuring the team is motivated and able to deliver services in line with corporate objectives and values. To provide a high level of resident satisfaction through the management of external contractors. Qualifications Recognised qualification in M&E services and maintenance Degree or HND/HNC level If this sounds like your perfect role and you hold the appropriate qualifications and experience please forward your CV to us and we will be in contact shortly to discuss in more detail.The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit www.synergygroup.co.uk http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/jobs/housing-technical/senior-mechanical-engineer-east-london-hq00011116 Synergy Group Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:00:04 GMT http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/19181 Senior Cost Manager Location - Middlesbrough Salary - £35,000 - £45,000 + benefits An excellent opportunity has arisen with my client for an experienced Senior Cost Manager, with a broad approach to a variety of key sectors. You will be chartered qualified, ideally with a degree in Quantity Surveying. The ideal candidate must demonstrate an extensive and successful background in Project Quantity Surveying (PQS) across the following fields; Health Education Water Power Ministry of Justice Sub Stations Your key accountabilities will be as follows (but not limited too) - Handling commissions of varying sizes - Conducting feasibility studies and writing procurement reports - Applying value management techniques at the outset of a project - Managing, estimating and cost planning activities, including ownership of and presenting the final cost plan - Managing the whole procurement process; pre-qualification, enquiry, analysis, selection and contract preparation - Ensuring the final accounts are negotiated and agreed - Taking responsibility for developing new business opportunities - Identifying cross selling opportunities - Staff management If you are interested in this opportunity and have the necessary experience, please contact Alex Whisker on 0113 366 2386. Only candidates with suitable PQS experience will be considered for this role. The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit www.synergygroup.co.uk http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/jobs/housing-technical/senior-cost-manager-north-yorkshire-ht579aw Synergy Group Sat, 24 Mar 2012 17:00:03 GMT http://synergygrp.contentedmanagement.co.uk/19035