At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just whowe'relooking for! Of course, experience andtrack recordare important, butwe'remore interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises.That'ssomeone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, wedon'tdiscriminate based on any protected attribute. In fact,we'rededicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.
So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you!
More?about your role
You will manage and maintain design type models within approved design systems, preparing detailed drawings, schedules, specifications and technical reports to support improvement schemes. You will lead and uphold the Places for People Affordable Housing specification, ensuring quality and performance standards are met, while providing site specific solutions and technical advice where variations are required. You will also coordinate external design consultants when needed, keep systems and records up to date, support planning and building regulation submissions, and assist with CPD sessions, exhibitions and consultation events alongside the wider team. Essential Criteria
Experience working within approved design systems or standards, including maintaining and updating design type models
Demonstrable project experience working within multi disciplinary teams, supporting projects from development through to delivery
Practicalexperience using IT and design tools such as Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, SketchUp and or 3D modelling software
HNC or HND leveltechnical qualification in a relevant built environment, design or construction discipline
Provenexperience producing detailed technical drawings, schedules, specifications and written technical reports for improvement or construction schemes
More?About you
You will bring strong written and verbal communication skills, working confidently with a range of professionals, authorities and clients as part of multi disciplinary project teams. You will have experience supporting or managing projects from development through to delivery, using IT tools such as Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, SketchUp and 3D modelling software. You will be comfortable prioritising your workload to meet cost, quality and time targets, with an understanding of value engineering, risk and impact assessment and operational health and safety. You will also hold a relevant HNC or HND level qualification and have a good awareness of national building specifications. Benefits
We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.
We know thatthere'salways more we can do to make you smile,that'swhy we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:
Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
Pension with matched contributions up to 7%?
Excellent holiday package 35 days annual leave with theoptionto buy or sell leave?
Cashback plan for healthcare costs up to £500 saving per year?
A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%?
Training and development?
Extraperksincluding huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.
What's next?
If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us.
As part of ourcommitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and accessible recruitment process for all.
We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We're happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best.
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W e understand the importance of a supportive and inclusive work culture so please talk to us at interview about flexibility you may need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we promise not to judge you for asking. For this role we are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times or compressed hours.
If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls
Safeguarding
At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect.
We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment.
By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities
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