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This senior leadership role provides strategic and operational oversight of technical services acros... This senior leadership role provides strategic and operational oversight of technical services across a diverse public sector estate. The position ensures that buildings are safe, compliant, efficiently maintained, and that FM services support high quality environments for staff, service users, and the wider community.Key Requirements Extensive senior level experience in facilities management or technical services within public-sector estates.A relevant professional qualification or degree level background in engineering, building surveying, architecture, or a related discipline.Strong understanding of statutory compliance, health and safety legislation, building regulations, and asset management principles.Proven leadership capability, able to guide multidisciplinary teams and collaborate effectively with stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Lead the strategic planning and delivery of FM and technical service programmes across public-sector buildings.Ensure full compliance with statutory duties, regulatory standards, and building safety requirements.Oversee planned and reactive maintenance, capital works, and lifecycle management, providing robust client-side assurance.Manage risk, procurement, and contract performance while driving continuous improvement in service quality and operational efficiency.   

This senior role is a key driver within a progressive, fast paced consultancy, overseeing the safe,... This senior role is a key driver within a progressive, fast paced consultancy, overseeing the safe, compliant, and effective delivery of complex public sector projects. You’ll provide strategic direction to multidisciplinary teams, offer clear and credible assurance to clients, and champion robust standards that shape the quality and consistency of work across a diverse project portfolioKey Requirements Degree or postgraduate qualification in health and safety, environmental disciplines, engineering, or a related field, with progress toward or attainment of chartered status.Strong background in construction safety, CDM Regulations, and Principal Designer duties across multi-sector projects.Proven ability to manage programmes, lead teams, and provide expert guidance to clients and project stakeholders.Commercial awareness and experience contributing to business development, bids, or service growth. Key Responsibilities Provide competent SHQ, CDM, and Principal Designer advice to clients, project teams, and internal colleagues.Lead and coordinate design stage safety activities, including design team meetings, client briefing support, and development of project-specific safety arrangements.Undertake site inspections, audits, and assessments of client and supply-chain safety management systems, ensuring compliance and identifying improvement actions.Support service development through training delivery, stakeholder engagement, and contributions to technical content and bid activities.  

Play a key role in delivering one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects focused on su... Play a key role in delivering one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects focused on sustainability and environmental excellence.Our client has a requirement for an Environmental Advisor, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Suffolk.Role PurposeTo provide environmental support and guidance to the project team across all aspects of environmental management, ensuring compliance with legislation and company standards while promoting a culture of continual improvement and sustainability. Support site set-up, construction controls, mitigations, and sustainability initiatives.Work with project teams to meet environmental and sustainability commitments in line with business management systems.Lead by example on site, promoting best practice, innovation, and positive learning.Provide guidance, monitoring, and documentation to ensure environmental compliance.Conduct inspections and investigations, sharing lessons learnt and driving improvements.Support community engagement, supply chain collaboration, and social sustainability activities. Job Role Responsibilities Implement and monitor sustainability plans, tracking progress and outcomes.Manage environmental and social risks and opportunities across the project lifecycle.Deliver advice and training on environmental compliance, pollution control, and ecology protection.Prepare and maintain environmental documentation, risk assessments, and mitigation measures.Support consent, licence, and permit applications as required.Provide training through toolbox talks, briefings, and on-site learning.Record, report, and upload sustainability data monthly.Support audits, inspections, and incident investigations, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.Work with design teams to identify opportunities to reduce carbon, waste, and biodiversity loss.Liaise with regulators and subcontractors on sustainability and environmental performance. Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications Strong knowledge of environmental management and statutory requirements.Experience on site interacting with workforce and supervisors.Experience with environmental legislation, ecology mitigation, licensing, and consent processes.Excellent communication, influencing, planning, and organisational skills.Ability to analyse data, maintain records, and produce detailed reports.Collaborative and proactive approach to problem solving.Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel.Professional Membership level of a relevant professional body (IEMA/CIEEM/CIWEM)D Desirable: Good knowledge and practical experience of developing, implementing and improving EMS’s certified to ISO 14001 accreditation.Internal environmental auditor qualification.Knowledge of the Construction Industry – specifically understanding of the rail/construction/engineering operating environment.Understanding of the Section 61 application/consent process.Understanding of socio-economics (social-value / social-performance).Experience of taking on new challenges in a systematic and enthusiastic manner.Demonstrable experience in the implementation of the waste hierarchy, Circular Economy principles and beneficial re-use.Managing legislative issues for clients, including planning permissions and consents.  Company InformationAt First Recruitment Group we understand how important it is to secure the right people. Our consultants take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.We actively recruit at all levels, and this is a superb opportunity for an Environmental Advisor seeking a new challenge.As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to increasing workforce diversity and inclusion.