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2391 Electrician (Test & Inspect Engineer) Location: HMP Belmarsh Salary:£46,775.42 + an additional 5% in recognition of shift and weekend working Contract: Full Time Perm (39hrs) We are seeking a dedicated Test and Inspect Engineer to join our team at HMP Belmarsh, a category A high security male prison. Join a team that is more than just a group of colleagues - we work Monday to Sunday as a supportive and driven family, working together to create a safe and nurturing environment. HMP Belmarsh runs like a self-contained city, it takes hundreds of people to keep it functioning, and as the Facilities Maintenance Team we are committed and driving the smooth and safe operation, like a heart that pumps blood through the body, everything we do impacts every prisoner, employee, and visitor, and wider to the families and community. As a Test and Inspect Engineer you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced and passionate colleagues who vary from Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, to Cleaners, and Administrators, and others, who are all dedicated to making a positive difference, providing a safe and secure environment for all. If you are looking for a role where you can use your skills to create a better future for others, we encourage you to apply for this compelling opportunity and join us in our mission to promote rehabilitation and positive change and be part of a team that truly makes a difference. We are a Ministry of Justice business and provide critical and time-bound services to HMPPS, and are looking for a Test and Inspect Engineer with a combination of the following qualifications and skills/experience: At least five years experience working as an electrician Two years experience working in a role as a test and inspection electrician or equivalent Experience working on commercial or industrial electrical systems and catering equipment Good working Knowledge of relevant health and safety requirements Strong communication skills Basic IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel and Word Experience of working under pressure to tight deadlines C&G 2367 or 2357 (Electrical Installation) C&G 2391 - Electrical inspection and testing NVQ level 3 in Electrical Installations or equivalent 18th Edition Good Health & Safety knowledge. Excellent organisational, time management and people skills. If this sounds like you, we would like to hear from you! Explore a varied and rewarding career at GFSL. Welcome to careers at Gov Facilities Services Limited (GFSL). Joining us is your chance to help ensure prisons are secure and safe for prisoners and prison staff alike, and to play your part in helping prisoners reintegrate into society. Holidays are 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays, and a range of non-contractual benefits are provided. These range from Death in Service at 4x salary, to access to private GP consultations and an Employee Assistance Programme that offers counselling and information services for preventative care and to help employees in a crisis. There are also a range of financial reward mechanisms and access to retailer discounts. You will find a strong focus on safety, a supportive, inclusive workplace, a competitive benefits package, and real opportunity to build your skills and progress. Explore facilities careers where you can make difference. Pride In People. We're passionate about promoting greater diversity and creating a workplace and culture where all of our employees have a voice that is heard, feel a sense of belonging and are empowered to be their true selves. We recognise the value that every single employee brings to the organisation. Everyone's needs at work are different and we are committed to doing our best to satisfy these differences whilst ensuring consistency and fairness for all. We promise to champion diversity and inclusion with ongoing learning and training, as well as career progression opportunities for everyone. Future Plans. GFSL has been notified by it's shareholder (MOJ) that the provision of FM Services will in future be delivered by the private sector. This means that following a successful procurement process, GFSL's services will complete transfer to a private sector provider/providers no sooner than August 2027. Pride in People - Do the Right thing - One Team An ISO 9001 Certified Company TPBN1_UKTJ

Asbestos Surveyor – Romford/Southeast Are you ready to take the next step in your career as an Asbestos Surveyor? This is a fantastic opportunity to play a vital role in safeguarding environments while supporting the success and growth of our business. As SOCOTEC continues to expand, we're looking for a reliable and committed Asbestos Surveyor to join our Environment & Safety Division and wear the badge with pride. We're seeking a proactive, adaptable professional who can work confidently both independently and as part of a team. In this role, you'll be key in surveying buildings, collecting samples, and identifying asbestos-containing materials to help ensure the safety of workplaces and communities. Your expertise will support projects across a wide range of sectors, including defence, rail, roads, power stations, retail, heritage, and service industries—giving you the chance to make a real impact every day. The tasks you will undertake will include (but are not limited to) You'll carry out inspections and surveys in line with SOCOTEC procedures, ensuring accuracy, safety, and compliance at every stage. Your role will include Undertaking asbestos surveys, recording site data, and submitting reports on time Maintaining equipment, ensuring cleanliness, calibration, and proper records Liaising with clients, project managers, and colleagues to deliver projects to agreed timescales Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety procedures and quality standards To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate Must hold BOHS P402 qualifications (or RSPH Level 3 in Asbestos Surveying) Industry experience essential with proven track record of conducting a similar role Hold a full UK driving licence and willingness to travel Ability to work independently and as part of a team Competent in the use of IT software, in particular mobile applications used for survey data collection Good client-facing skills – confident in liaising with contractors, project managers, and stakeholders Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data collection/report writing Time management and ability to meet project deadlines About Asbestos The SOCOTEC Asbestos team holds UKAS accreditation for both Inspection and Testing and is one of the leading asbestos consultancies in the UK. We provide all aspects of asbestos consultancy services, ensuring clients are better equipped to comply with current legislation. These services include surveying, lab analysis of samples, managing removal projects on the clients' behalf, consultancy, policy reviews, and action plans and training. We operate out of six offices covering all areas of the UK and assist more than 300 clients on a variety of projects. The work our Asbestos team does is vital in preventing workers from exposure to asbestos fibres, and that all of our clients operate within the asbestos regulations, and wider health and safety framework. What's in it for you? We offer competitive salaries complemented by a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our values. Here's a glimpse of what we offer Life Assurance: Our policy significantly exceeds other market offerings, providing invaluable support to your family during difficult times Competitive Overtime: We offer market-competitive overtime rates, including door-to-door travel for out-of-hours work Company Car Program: Choose from over 150 vehicles across various manufacturers, models, fuel types (including EVs), and colours Work-Life Balance: We promote a healthy work-life balance with contracted hours of 39 per week, Monday to Friday Generous Leave: Enjoy 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave Benefits: We provide an enhanced company pension scheme and an improved family leave policy exceeding statutory requirements Employee Recognition: Our award schemes celebrate and acknowledge the outstanding contributions of our team members SOCOTEC UK are proud to be Disability Confident accredited. Why SOCOTEC? Here at SOCOTEC UK, we have over 2,000 colleagues across our divisions delivering world-class services to our customers. We provide an unrivalled range of testing, inspection, and certification services throughout the UK, and we deliver excellence to our customers by recruiting and retaining the very best industry talent. As an Asbestos you will play a pivotal role in providing these services. We offer transversal career pathways as well as linear pathways, and we will support you in attaining a portfolio career in one place. Not to mention the possibility of working locally, nationally, or globally, in the office or remotely. We are committed to your personal and professional development, and you will be supported in every step of your journey with us. #YouGrowWeGrow Think you've got what it takes to add value to our success? We would love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application. Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve at SOCOTEC, it is at the heart of everything that we do. We are committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental concerns are at the forefront of all of our business operations. TPBN1_UKTJ

In a Nutshell… We have a great opportunity for a Commercial Director to join our team within Vistry Services - Special Projects, at our Brentwood office. This role will be managing the significant budget of building safety for the Vistry Group, with an emphasis on the recovery action of costs against supply chain, insurance and/or opportunities for additional works. As our Commercial Director you will be responsible for the commercial team and will lead, coach, and develop them to meet departmental targets and achieve success. Growing the department where necessary for the future success of the business and succession planning as required. To maximise cost efficiency and ability to improve recovery or profitability having regard to client/subcontractor relations and the company's strategic objectives with regard to repeat business, the Partnering Ethic, and the risk / reward philosophy. You will develop, review, and implement the Company's strategic commercial objectives and be responsible for ensuring accurate financial cost control, budgeting and forecasting across a large portfolio of projects. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you… Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service 2 Volunteering days per annum Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary Share save and share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…In return, what we would like from you… Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality Min. 3 years Director or Head of Department experience is essential Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality BSc in Quantity Surveying or similar Construction related degree A member of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), or Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) A thorough understanding of Surveying, Buying and Estimating with a specific in-depth knowledge of preparing realistic construction budgets, contract preparation and contract litigation mechanisms Experience of cladding remediation, main contracting and/or mixed use residential developments is essential Working with procure to pay/cost reporting and document storage systems, such as COINS or Agresso, ideally Xpedeon Strong mathematical and IT ability Strong negotiations skills Ability to assess and analyse information Good business sense Strong understanding of budget management, CVR's and forecasting Must be proficient with Coins IT system & Viewpoint document management system. Excellent communications skills Able to work under pressure, and accept criticism of work Strong team working skills, and a proven leader. Accurate with an eye for detail Good understanding of construction contracts and law A methodical approach Capable of strategic vision Decision making/problem solving/multi-tasking Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require itMore about the Commercial Director role… Effectively manage and support the wider Commercial team across an array of daily activities, ensuring adequate resourcing, people development and talent management. Review and implement training requirements to ensure all members of the team are developed to their full potential. Ensure that adequate controls and disciplines are in place and adhered to, constantly striving to review and update existing processes and procedures. Oversee all of the Quantity Surveying duties, including budget preparation, cost to completes, authorisation of subcontractor procurement, payments and claims. Oversee material and plant budgets, authorisation of supplier procurement and monitoring the maintenance of development budgets and cashflows. Advise the wider team on technical solutions, buildability and costs at the design stage in conjunction with the Technical Director and Construction Director. Collaborate with and coordinate a strong working relationship amongst key stakeholders within the business, namely Technical, Finance, Construction and Customer Services. Monitor the performance of subcontractors and suppliers against programmes and forecasts, managing relationships with subcontractors and third parties to understand their requirements, negotiating ongoing contracts with suppliers and making recommendations as required. Monitor the Regional performance of both cost and cashflow against annual budget to ensure delivery against financial quarter end targets. Research and develop new concepts, innovations and specification ideas, together with cost advice, in order to make recommendations to the Special Projects/Managing Director.Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us… We build more than homes, we're making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you'll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we're a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. Join us in making Vistry. #LI-WS1

About The Role: HomeServe are now recruiting for directly employed Gas Repair Engineers to join our team! Location - Romford Full Time - You will average 40 hours per week over the year working annualised hours (less in summer more in winter) but your pay will not change! This includes some weekend, evening and bank holiday work Salary - £51,400. Plus a £3000 guaranteed bonus in your first year HomeServe offers an industry leading reward package to attract the best in our field: Seasonal hours (shorter hours in the summerwith the same pay) Additional paid overtime Fantastic pension scheme including Income Protection Cover 33 days days annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to buy, sell or carry over up to an additional week Up to £2500 Smart Tech and Home Improvements salary sacrifices to shop at Ikea and Currys, spreading the cost over 12 months Free HomeServe Cover 8 policy Employee assistance programme looking out for you and your family Company van with fuel card Use of company tools, uniform and PPE Access to our private award-winning training facility and our excellent team of field-based coaches to support your ongoing learning and development Learning and development opportunities Monthly breakfast meetings with your team to share best practices and keep in touch as well as monthly reviews with your line manager About the role: At HomeServe we put the customers' experience at the forefront of everything we do. As a Gas Repair Engineer you will undertake the maintenance and repair work of gas appliances and central heating systems in our customers' homes. You will provide industry leading service and help us enhance our reputation, whilst driving customer growth. About The Candidate: What you must have: CCN1, CENWAT1, HTR1 & CKR1 (if successful, copies of your certificates must be provided) Full UK Driving Licence with no more than 6 penalty points Excellent customer service Proactive, 'can do' attitude Keen eye for detail and problem-solving skills At HomeServe youll be part of an open, engaged culture where everyone has an equal voice and the opportunity to get involved, as well as make a real difference in our customers' lives. You'll work in a fun, friendly and inclusive environment where people understand the value of their contribution to our goals and are encouraged to recognise a job well done. Training & Support: To help you settle in to your career at HomeServe, you will undertake our extensive training programme. Week 1 - You will attend our Head Office in Walsall Monday - Friday, where we will coverall things HomeServe, health and safety and provide you with your tools and equipment Week 2 - You will be buddied up with an experienced HomeServe Gas Repair Engineer Where geographically appropriate we will pay for your accommodation and meal allowance for your induction. The next steps: If you believe you are who we are looking forward for then click apply now! If your experience matches what we need you will be sent an open book Gas Theory Paper, where you can use all resources available to complete it. If you are successful at this stage, we will be in touch to invite you to an in-person interview. It's our people that truly make what we do so special. As part of the HomeServe family your job will be to put our customers first and we will give you everything you need to make this happen. About The Company: Here at HomeServe we work hard to build an inclusive, supportive, engaging and collaborative culture that empowers all our people to do the right thing. HomeServe has got over 30 years' experience taking care of the nations' homes. From home emergency cover to one-off repairs, we're here 24/7. Whether it's plumbing, drainage, heating or electrics our home experts are ready to get the job done. TPBN1_UKTJ

In a Nutshell… We have a fantastic opportunity for a Development Manager to join our team within Special Projects, at our Brentwood office working within our Special Projects division which manages fire safety remediation on legacy projects across the Group. As our Development Manager, you will help to manage developments from inception to completion, interacting with the Technical, Commercial, Construction & Aftercare departments. We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we're also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you… Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Car allowance or company car Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service 2 Volunteering days per annum Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary Share save and share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits… In return, what we would like from you… Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality Prepare and maintain management reports and attend management meetings where required. Manage all projects in accordance with the business objectives in a timely and efficient manner. Ensure all projects are in full compliance with Group SHE policies and practices and that all necessary assessments and documentation are in place. Ensure all relevant information (including contractual/legal) is collated and protected Build key contacts to ensure an up-to-date knowledge of regulatory intent or requirement is maintained and communicated within the Group Agree with the team key business objectives; programmes; financial budgets forecasts and expenditure and monitor/report against all on a regular basis Undertake works in such a way as to avoid future liability wherever possible Liaise closely with Technical to ensure solutions are value engineered, are the most "efficient" and are not excessive for the circumstances, and that they are delivered in accordance with the proposals and certified on completion. Maintain good relations. Communicate effectively and liaise closely with "stake holders" including Lease-holders; Managing Agents and Freeholders. Co-ordinate any "decanting" measures if required. Feed into the recovery schedule/database for pursuing Contractor/Consultant contributions wherever prudent and beneficial to do so. Provide feedback/advice to relevant parts of the business regarding impact of historic failures and means to avoid continuance of same going forward. Explore added value and new business initiatives to benefit the special projects business unit. Co-ordinate with Technical for the Quarterly Data Return to DLUHC for Director sign off. Issue Qualifying Assessments to DLUHC as and when required. More about the Development Manager role… Liaise with all internal and external parties to collate information on legacy projects where liability may exist. Review documentation to determine risk Prepare and maintain Management Risk/Triage Schedules and Reports - communicating regularly on assessments of liability. Monitor and maintain budgets. Investigate/interrogate projects where liability suspected to determine facts Liaise with Company legal advisors/external solicitors regarding all legal/lease/freehold status Review documentation to determine if liability is shared with other Developer entities or off-set by other party's actions (such as designers; specifiers; sub-contractors; main contractors; suppliers; certifiers; warrantors) and ensure notifications are issued at the earliest and pursued vigorously thereafter Maintain and develop relationships with external parties (including Fire Safety Engineers; Architects; Project Managers; Cost Advisors; Contractors; Solicitors; Professional bodies etc) to ensure receipt of best advice at all times and availability of Consultant/Contractors able to deliver our business requirements at all times; effectively and efficiently Prepare project plan (including anticipated programme and detailed cost assessment) for individual sites setting out the strategy for remediation as advised from the fire risk assessments. Where/when appropriate, Tender and Appoint External Project Managers/Cost Consultants to manage and deliver remediation solutions and proceed following an agreed action plan. Develop full Employers Requirements or Design solutions to enable fully competitive tendering of the works package(s) to pre-approved/recommended Contractors. Negotiate to secure most cost-effective solution and appoint suitable contractor(s) using pre-approved and standard Contract terms and conditions. Contract T&C's are to be based on minimising risk to Vistry at all times. Continue to communicate with all stake-holders at all times to ensure engagement and prevent adverse reactions - manage external communications with input of internal/external expert advice Ensure throughout the development and delivery process that regular Project Meetings are held; minuted and communicated to all necessary parties and that action plans/deadlines are being met at all times against milestone. Responsible for updating the milestones and communicating with all team members, escalating changes where necessary. Liaison with technical to ensure all specifications are in compliance with regulatory requirements and do not change the building performance or appearance Ensure the building contracts and remedial works contracts are appropriately negotiated in line with group risk and policy, obtaining Director sign off and then fully administered and documented Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us… We build more than homes, we're making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you'll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we're a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. Join us in making Vistry. #LI-WS1