Leicester City Council

As the biggest landowner in Leicester, everything we do has an impact on everyone who lives in, works in and visits the city. From planning and managing multi million pound building projects to the day to day management and maintenance of council buildings such as libraries and schools. From repurposing and redeveloping small business units to strategic regeneration initiatives and managing a major investment portfolio. All to benefit the people of Leicester. As an assistant QS we will guide you through your career. The sheer variety of our work means you'll find plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth. Not to mention all the support you need to build a rewarding career in a forward looking city where you can see the positive impact of your work every day. Whether you're looking to specialise in a particular area and gain professional qualifications or want the flexibility to build a diverse range of knowledge, we'll support you all the way. And, with our commitment to developing our own future leaders, you'll have the chance to take your career as far as you want it to go. You will work flexibly with the opportunity to work from home or City Hall as required. You will also be required to undertake site visits in order to carry out your role. This role is a full time, permanent role of 37 hours per week, with the option to work flexiable hours. What you'll be doing On a day to day basis you will undertake a range of support tasks to assist in the provision of an efficient and productive Cost Monitoring and Quantity Surveying role for Leicester City Council. Most of your time will be spent completing project specific Quantity Surveying Related Works. This includes completing tasks such as: the measurement of buildings, projects and units, the full compilation of cost estimates and cost plans. Completing post-contract duties, such as change control and measurement of variations, Internal project and cost related benchmarking and the preparation of project cost reports. You will also complete other project related work in relation to financial monitoring. Assisting with budget monitoring, annual budget preparation, business plans and financial year end reports. All of this will occur under the guidance of the team, whose role is to support and develop your skills. You will also attend training courses to keep up to date on industry developments and trends. You will be offered a wide range of development opportunities within Leicester City Council. What you'll need In this role you will need to provide accurate information and impartial advice with an attention to detail. Using your excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. You will be able to work under pressure while creating effective problem solving solutions. You will have a Quantity Surveying Degree or similar as well as working towards APC to eventually become a full member of the RICS. What we can offer you As well as the satisfaction of helping to improve thousands of lives across Leicester, you can look forward to a work environment that encourages a healthy work/life balance. You'll enjoy generous annual leave, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and the option of flexible working. We'll also give you the chance to develop your skills and expertise with a variety of training and development opportunities. In addition, you can choose from a number of flexible benefits, including childcare vouchers, discounts on city buses and trains and help with relocation to Leicester, where appropriate. Join us We're committed to recruiting a diverse and highly talented workforce as we continue to build a council that is fitting and representative of our great city. That's why we've designed our recruitment process to put you at your ease, make you feel welcome and bring the best out of you. We'll do all we can to make our recruitment process as fair as possible. For an informal discussion, or further information regarding this job please contact Sam Law by email to or call . Interviews will take place on the 4th - 6th October

Our ambition is to establish a flexible, collaborative, and agile work environment balanced with the need to deliver services for our residents and businesses in the most effective and efficient way. Working with every service area, it's a great way of learning the ins and outs of what the council provides. You'll oversee the successful delivery of a broad range of services and areas of work involved within the proper use, maintenance and compliance of buildings and facilities. The sheer variety of our work means you'll find plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth. Not to mention all the support you need to build a rewarding career in a forward-looking city where you can see the positive impact of your work every day. Providing strategic oversight while being responsible for the Corporate Landlord functional requirements on behalf of the Council and its customers. Your teams will be working with colleagues and the residents they support. Whether answering calls or emails, or working with them in person, we focus on giving them all the help they need. That means helping them ourselves, giving them a way to help themselves, or putting them in touch with someone else who can help. And we're always looking for new ways to help, you'll explore and implement the use of smart solutions and other technologies. As a leader at the council, you'll help us to navigate a variety of complex challenges to meet the needs of the people of Leicester. That means using your leadership skills to balance public need and political expectations and deliver real value for the city. That's why we're investing in developing great leadership across the council - people from a wide range of backgrounds who can motivate and develop teams to deliver innovative, high quality services. So, you'll find an inclusive environment with plenty of coaching and mentoring support, enabling you to develop your expertise, gain recognised qualifications and hone your management skills to shape our future. Join us We're committed to recruiting a diverse and highly-talented workforce as we continue to build a council that is fitting and representative of our great city. That's why we've designed our recruitment process to put you at your ease, make you feel welcome and bring the best out of you. For more information please email Total benefit value (includes pension contribution and full holiday entitlement): £95494

Joining our Asset Strategy, Valuation and Commercial Real Estate Teams. You'll become part of a professional team, delivering valuation and estate asset management services for the Council. As part of the Estates and Building Services Division, we work closely to encourage business growth, job creation and develop our property investment fund. With your work involving a diverse range of land and property types including commercial, industrial, residential, retail, agricultural, tourism, business premises and operational property. The team are proactive and innovative, providing solutions in commercial property management, replacing existing assets, and investing in new assets that make a big and positive impact on our community. Due to expanding speciality we are looking to recruit senior valuation surveyors, in either our Acquisitions and Disposals team or to join the team in Corporate Estate. What we can offer you As well as the satisfaction of helping to improve thousands of lives across Leicester, you can look forward to a work environment that encourages a healthy work/life balance. Working at home and in city hall as you wish. You'll enjoy generous annual leave, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and the option of flexible working. In addition, you can choose from a number of flexible benefits, including discounts on gym membership , city buses and trains and help with relocation to Leicester, where appropriate. What you'll be doing Taking the lead on our property portfolio as a Senior Valuation surveyor. You will deal with a complex range of property related issues covering but not limited to: acquisition and disposal of property assets, improving marriage value, compulsory purchase orders, sales and lease back, community transfers, redevelopment, regeneration and new developments. Providing a high level professional advice to clients on valuation issues, you'll work with internal and external teams to identify new opportunities for the council to invest and improve its property and land stock holdings. As well as, making recommendations for development and disposal to recover investment and make a commercial return on its investment. Preparing and monitoring expenditure and income budgets. You will be involved in inspecting land and buildings. Valuing the various interests as required and negotiating the letting, acquisition/disposal as required. You will also support the management of the Estates function, including attendance at decision-making boards, and deputises for the Service Manager as required. Supervising and managing staff who may be assisting on projects from other sections including allocating and checking work for quality and quantity. What you'll need Being experienced in handling a complex range of property related issues including negotiating lettings and acquisitions/disposals to ensuring optimum return. You'll use your knowledge of ethical standards and relevant legislation around land transactions specifically, council assets. To recognise new opportunities to enhance the council's asset base, being able to prepare briefing notes to senior management on complex issues, with context, impacts and recommendations. Often explaining complex issues to non-specialists in a positive manner. You will be also be a professional member of RICS (MRICS or FRICS). For an informal discussion on this role please email Total benefit value includes pension contribution and full holiday entitlement £64,995.79

A career with us is rewarding in lots of ways. Actively managing the Council's built estate, you'll seek to challenge and redefine the existing portfolio through the valuation, disposal, acquisition, development and management of land and buildings. With ambitious plans and a commitment to more investment. You'll find lots more opportunities to increase your skills and knowledge, as you help us create a city to be proud of. With various multi-million-pound projects including the Haymarket Shopping Centre. Our vision is set to transform our amazing Leicester City in the next coming years. What we can offer you The sheer variety of our work means you'll find plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth. Not to mention all the support you need to build a rewarding career in a forward-looking city where you can see the positive impact of your work every day. As well as the satisfaction of helping to improve thousands of lives across Leicester, you can look forward to a work environment that encourages a healthy work/life balance. Working at home and in city hall as you wish. You'll enjoy generous annual leave, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and flexible working hours. In addition, you can choose from a number of flexible benefits, including discounts on gym membership , city buses and trains and help with relocation to Leicester, where appropriate. What you'll be doing You'll be a key member of a commercially focussed valuation and estates team dealing personally with a range of residential based work involving valuations, acquisitions, disposals, and estates management. You'll dispose or acquire agreed properties or sites within timescales to minimise delay. Avoiding a ongoing cost burden and ensure the efficient financial management of revenue income and expenditure budgets. Whilst checking that land and buildings are inspected correctly, that information is recorded on IT systems and process are working effectively. What you'll need As a motivated Surveyor, you'll have experience of commercial property management in a multi-site environment, with good knowledge and understanding of Landlord and Tenant legislation and guidance. Being a good communicator who is comfortable working with property owners, tenants, and occupiers. Using your strong analytical and problem-solving skills to convey in a personable and professionally credible manner. Join us We're committed to recruiting a diverse and highly talented workforce as we continue to build a council that is fitting and representative of our great city. That's why we've designed our recruitment process to put you at your ease, make you feel welcome and bring the best out of you. We'll do all we can to make our recruitment process as fair as possible. For an informal discussion, or further information regarding this job please contact Rachel heggs at or Kathryn Ellis Total benefit value includes pension contribution and full holiday entitlement £53,957

Join our team and you'll play a key role in developing and regenerating a major UK city. It's about shaping Leicester's future - helping the city to grow and succeed by planning, leading and delivering a range of projects. Managing your £120m (and growing) portfolio you'll cover a broad range of property involving valuations, acquisitions, disposals and commercial real estate management. With ambitious plans to sustainably grow its commercial real estate portfolio over the next five years. And, a commitment to more investment. You'll find lots more opportunities to increase your skills and knowledge, as you help us create a city to be proud of. The sheer variety of our work means you'll find plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth. Not to mention all the support you need to build a rewarding career in a forward-looking city where you can see the positive impact of your work every day. As well as the satisfaction of helping to improve thousands of lives across Leicester, you can look forward to a work environment that encourages a healthy work/life balance. Working at home and in city hall as you wish. You'll enjoy generous annual leave, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and the option of flexible working. In addition, you can choose from a number of flexible benefits, including discounts on gym membership , city buses and trains and help with relocation to Leicester, where appropriate. What you'll be doing Managing the Council's growing property investment fund for corporate estat). You'll be the key service lead within the corporate estate team. A small but focussed team who cover valuation and estates management. Working closely with key stakeholders by effectively communicating and undertaking the management and valuation services for the commercial investment portfolio both with internal and external clients. You'll consult and engage with Service users and members of the public as well as with other LCC Departments. Being responsible for communicating to the City Mayor and the Executive, on Commercial property and asset management, local investment, and economic growth. What you'll need With excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills. You'll use your In depth knowledge of industry best practices to deliver service standards. As a leader at the council, you'll help us to navigate a variety of complex challenges to meet the needs of the people of Leicester and your teams. That means using your leadership skills to develop your teams, balance public need and political expectations and deliver real value for the city. Join us We're committed to recruiting a diverse and highly talented workforce as we continue to build a council that is fitting and representative of our great city. That's why we've designed our recruitment process to put you at your ease, make you feel welcome and bring the best out of you. We'll do all we can to make our recruitment process as fair as possible. For an informal discussion about this please contact Rachel Heggs on Total benefit value includes pension contribution and full holiday entitlement £71,611

Working on multiple projects each year from our carbon reduction programme taking place within over 90 council buildings in Leicester, including schools, leisure centres, libraries and community centres. To refurbishment of the bus station, regeneration projects such as house building at Ashton Green, introducing innovations such as positive energy districts, ground source heat pumps in car park basements and smart buildings. We require your guidance as a technical project manager to make projects a reality. With the City Mayor's full backing, it's an open environment where you can put forward ideas, gain quick decisions and get things done fast. We operate a plan, create, operate, redefine model, which means you'll be joining a professional, multi-disciplinary service, offering a varied workload and plenty of opportunities to develop a rewarding career. What we can offer you As well as the satisfaction of helping to improve thousands of lives across Leicester, you can look forward to a work environment that encourages a healthy work/life balance. Working at home and in city hall as you wish. You'll enjoy generous annual leave, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and flexible working hours that fit around your life. In addition, you can choose from a number of flexible benefits, including discounts on gym membership , city buses and trains and help with relocation to Leicester, where appropriate What you'll be doing Day to day you'll be responsible for the management of projects both pre- and post-contract. Incorporating project delivery ensuring schemes are delivered on time, on budget and a high quality is maintained. Using management skills you'll oversee financial and risk management reports including forward forecasting and mitigation option. Working with the team to create full stakeholder and design team/contractor interface. Working as part of the team you'll inspire confidence in those around you. Utilising your impressive verbal and written skills to propose pragmatic and practical solutions to determine the most appropriate building and engineering solutions; for the end user/client team members to ensure the overall project objectives are achieved. What you'll need As well as your excellent proven track record in Capital Projects as a Project Manager within a construction/consultancy environment. You'll have a relevant construction related technical specialism such as Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Construction Project Manager, Project management, M&E Engineering, Architectural experience or similar. Ideally being a member of a relevant professional body (MRICS/MAPM/CIOB) or have willingness to obtain within 12 months. For an informal discussion, or further information regarding this job please contact Total benefit value (includes pension contribution and full holiday entitlement): £64,995.79

Leicester City Council have an excellent opportunity for a Cost and Commercial Manager to support our capital projects team to deliver some of the most exciting projects across the City of Leicester. This is a fantastic opportunity for a well established Senior Quantity Surveyor who is looking for a new challenge in their career with a permanent role in a growing Local Authority, where they will have the unique opportunity to evolve and shape their own Cost and Commercial Team. The right applicant will have the opportunity to build and develop a new team and team cost processes. Working within a friendly and supportive environment you will become a key member of the team and wider service. Being part of Leicester city council, you'll also have access to the wide range of benefits we offer including our flexi time with home and office working that gives you a great work life balance, a comprehensive local government pension scheme, generous holiday allowance and continuous service. What you'll be doing Day to day, your key responsibilities will be to provide traditional Quantity Surveying services to support the delivery of major capital construction projects. Following the RIBA Plan of Work, you will support in the oversight, governance and production of cost plans. You'll be aligned to corporate risk and manage the development of costs and cost risk throughout the project lifecycle. You'll advise on the most appropriate form of contracts to deliver the project. Leading on capital monitoring in the form of project cashflow and projections. You will also be providing leadership to the commercial team, both internally through staff management and externally via governance of the consultant and contract teams. As Cost and Commercial lead, you will rapidly develop and establish standard processes, in relation to cost and contract management to ensure the highest levels of governance and value for money for the Authority. This will include liaising with Team Project Managers, Procurement and Legal colleagues. You will be working closely with the Service Manager to develop project briefs, while optimising cost performance at every stage through proven methodologies, cost models, cost data, and assurance approach. Providing a good understanding of market intelligence and securing best buy in the market. You will work collaboratively to identify the commercial skills and resources needed to deliver successful projects, on time, on budget and on quality. Managing the Cost and Commercial Team to deliver the required financial performance reporting for the Capital Programme. As well as, providing leadership to the Commercial team, both internally through staff management and externally via consultant or contract teams. You will take the lead on the development of team members, being an active mentor and individual who develops through both professional training, accreditation and experience. Supporting the team to ensure compliance with national standards and legislation, professional practice and codes of conduct. What you'll need With substantial experience in Quantity Surveying. You'll have extensive knowledge of JCT forms of contracts, collateral warranties and developing procurement strategies. NEC contract knowledge is also highly desirable. You will be a self motivated, true team player, having substantial experience in a similar role, with the ability to motivate and manage staff. For further information on these jobs, please email Rachel Heggs Total benefit value includes pension contribution and full holiday entitlement £64,995

Join our team and you'll play a key role in developing and regenerating a major UK city. It's about shaping Leicester's future - helping the city to grow and succeed by planning, leading and delivering an Asset Strategy. Including, Investment, Acquisition and Disposal Assets as part of the Corporate Landlord's team within Leicester City Council's Estates and Building Services Division. What we can offer you As well as the satisfaction of helping to improve thousands of lives across Leicester, you can look forward to a work environment that encourages a healthy work/life balance. Working at home and in city hall as you wish. You'll enjoy generous annual leave, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and the option of flexible working. In addition, you can choose from a number of flexible benefits, including discounts on gym membership , city buses and trains and help with relocation to Leicester, where appropriate. What you'll be doing Developing your team of 5 surveyors you'll create a shared purpose to help them develop and achieve results. Leading on operational asset management for a portfolio of council land and buildings, sourcing, initiating, and driving value added asset management initiatives. Contributing to robust asset strategy plans which aligns to business and property strategies. You will ensuring the optimisation of the council's property assets. Working towards strategic goals and objectives, you'll be providing transactional and technical services including key options appraisals to support either acquisition, disposal, or investment in assets to grow revenue and capital receipts through proactive asset management. What you'll need With experience in either Property Asset Management, Property Management, or Real Estate management including managing a substantial and varied property asset base. Being a focused client side asset manager, you will be experienced in development, project management, investment, disposals, and acquisition. Ensuring that all asset management (in-house) is undertaken efficiently to maximise income and value. To do this you'll have experience in asset business planning. With experience of the commissioning and use of information including asset management data to inform investment appraisals, development and SAMP. Join us We're committed to recruiting a diverse and highly talented workforce as we continue to build a council that is fitting and representative of our great city. That's why we've designed our recruitment process to put you at your ease, make you feel welcome and bring the best out of you. We'll do all we can to make our recruitment process as fair as possible. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact or Kathryn Ellis Senior Service Manager on