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Location: Greater Manchester (home based with regional travel) Salary: £46,000 per annum Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per weekYour new companyA well established organisation with a growing UK and Ireland estate is expanding its Facilities team to support new and existing sites. Due to continued growth, they are now seeking an experienced Plumber to cover locations predominantly across the North of England and Scotland.Your new roleAs a Plumber, you will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, repair, and testing of plumbing systems across multiple commercial sites. This is a mobile role, home based in Greater Manchester, with regular regional travel and occasional travel further afield.Key responsibilities include: • Installing, maintaining, and repairing hot and cold water systems, heating systems, and drainage, • Diagnosing faults and carrying out effective repairs, • Installing sanitary ware, pipework, valves, traps, and plumbing appliances, • Completing planned and reactive maintenance tasks, • Ensuring all works comply with health & safety legislation and building regulations, • Conducting inspections, pressure testing, and commissioning of systems, • Completing job reports, maintenance logs, and documentation accurately, • Liaising professionally with colleagues, contractors, and site contacts, • Maintaining tools, equipment, and work areas in a safe and tidy condition, • Participating in an on call or emergency call out rota when required, • NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 (or equivalent) in Plumbing or Plumbing & Heating, • Proven experience in domestic, commercial, or industrial plumbing environments, • Good knowledge of plumbing systems, UK water regulations, and health & safety standards, • Ability to read and interpret drawings and technical information, • Strong fault finding and problem solving skills, • Good communication and customer service skills, • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, • A valid CSCS card, • Full UK driving licence, • Gas Safe registration (ACS), • Facilities management or public sector experience, • Knowledge of heating systems (boilers, heat pumps, underfloor heating), • Legionella or water hygiene training, • CAFM system experience, • Permanent role with long term stability, • Varied workload across a broad site portfolio Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Senior Manager - Building Surveyor A unique opportunity to join KR8 Real Estate, a new Managing Director-led Real Estate & Advisory practice, part of the K3 Advisory Group, based in London, Manchester and Leeds. This is an opportunity to be part of an ambitious team with a strategic plan to grow its service proposition and expand into other key locations. KR8 Real Estate is looking to appoint a Senior Manager to its Manchester team. K3 Advisory Group is a leading PE backed group of complementary Advisory & Professional Services organisations providing solutions to SME and Mid-market corporate clients. The Role Reporting to the Head of Building & Project Consultancy Team you will be responsible for assisting senior colleagues in the delivery of a full range of professional building surveying services to a high standard, managing complex projects and providing expert advice to clients. The role requires commercial awareness, and full professional competence as a Chartered Surveyor. As a Surveyor your role will involve working on projects within two distinct areas: * Traditional Building and Project Consultancy work for good book clients. The work will include dilapidations, schedules of condition, surveys, due diligence, reinstatement cost assessments, contract administration, project management and design/specification of work. * Work alongside our wider Real Estate team on stressed or distressed assets providing detailed technical advice on compliance matters (planning, building control, H&S and warranties) and advising on works and cost to complete developments. This is effectivity traditional technical due diligence. Of this work approximately 70% is residential properties/developments and therefore the candidate needs to have a detailed understanding of residential development. The Person Ideally you will be able to meet the following criteria: * Chartered (MRICS or FRICS) Building Surveyor. * Post-qualification experience (2+ years) in building surveying. * Experience or desire to develop in areas such as dilapidations, surveys, contract administration/project management, due diligence and development monitoring. * Experience in multiple sectors (commercial, retail, industrial and residential) preferred. * Desire to develop technical and soft skills and progress a career with KR8 Real Estate * Excellent verbal/written communication. * Sound technical understanding of statutory, legal, regulatory frameworks in UK property & construction; planning; health & safety and Building Regulations, alongside an understanding of collateral and insurance backed warranties. * Client facing and stakeholder management capabilities This is an exciting opportunity for someone to build their career within a new and dynamic environment, supported by an experienced team of professionals. KR8 Advisory is able to offer challenging and rewarding careers, great benefits and superb opportunities for long-term career progression.

Location: Greater Manchester (home based with regional travel) Salary: £54,000 per annum Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week (Some flexibility required)Your new companyA well established organisation with a rapidly expanding estate across the UK and Ireland is continuing to invest in the growth of its Facilities team. Due to ongoing site openings and refurbishment projects, they are now seeking experienced Carpenter & Joiners to support works across the North of England and Scotland.Your new roleAs a Joiner, you will be responsible for the maintenance of existing sites and the fit out of new locations. This is a mobile, home based role covering Greater Manchester, with frequent travel across North England and Scotland, and occasional travel elsewhere in the UK and Ireland.Key responsibilities include: • Carrying out first and second fix joinery works across commercial environments, • Dry lining, ceiling installation, and general building works, • Supporting shop fit outs and refurbishment projects, • Assisting with strip out and re fit works where required, • Completing planned and reactive maintenance tasks, • Working alongside subcontractors and other trades on site, • Ensuring that all work complies with current building regulations and standards, • Raising material requests and maintaining accurate stock records, • Executing work schedules in line with agreed programmes, • Completing job sheets and maintenance documentation accurately and on time, • Carrying out site walk rounds and logging required remedial works, • Maintaining high standards of health & safety and PPE compliance, • A recognised qualification as a Carpenter & Joiner, • Proven experience in commercial building or fit out environments, • Experience in dry lining, ceilings, and 1st & 2nd fix joinery, • Proficiency with hand tools and power tools, • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow drawings and instructions, • Good time management and organisational skills, • Ability to complete basic paperwork and job documentation, • CSCS card, • Full UK driving licence, • Experience in shop fit outs or shopping centre environments, • Previous strip out and refurbishment experience, • Asbestos awareness certification, • First Aid training, • Permanent, long term role with job security, • Varied workload across a growing estate Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERMANCHESTER - 5 DAYS ON SITE£45,000 - £50,000 THE COMPANY This is an opportunity to join a growing UK organisation that are bringing more of their networking capabilities in house. You'll be joining a collaborative infrastructure team responsible for a multi-site enterprise environment spanning on-prem infrastructure and cloud platforms. The business is continuing to modernise its technology estate and is looking for engineers who are genuinely passionate about infrastructure and technology. THE ROLE This role goes beyond day-to-day support. The team is looking for someone who has experience building and implementing infrastructure within enterprise data centre environments, particularly around storage and core infrastructure platforms. You'll work across Windows Server, Azure cloud infrastructure, VMware virtualisation and enterprise storage environments, supporting system reliability while contributing to infrastructure improvements, capacity planning and disaster recovery initiatives. RESPONSIBILITIES Support and maintain enterprise infrastructure across on-prem, data centre and cloud environments Manage Windows Server environments and Active Directory Support Azure cloud infrastructure and VMware virtualisation platforms Build, implement and maintain enterprise storage and infrastructure within data centre environments Maintain system availability, performance and reliability across multiple locations Proactively patch and update infrastructure components to ensure security and stability Respond to incidents, problems and service requests through the ticketing system Support disaster recovery, capacity planning and business continuity planning Maintain clear technical documentation across infrastructure environments Participate in a scheduled support rota and occasional travel between sites where required SKILLS & EXPERIENCE 5+ years' experience in a hands-on infrastructure or systems engineering role Strong experience managing Windows Server and Active Directory environments * Experience working within enterprise-scale infrastructure and data centre environments * Experience supporting Azure cloud platforms and VMware virtualisation * Experience building or implementing infrastructure and storage within data centres (not just support) Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS • Must hold a full UK driving licence * Must be eligible to obtain SC clearance * Demonstrated interest in technology outside of work - the team values engineers who actively self-learn, experiment or build personal projects in IT DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE Certifications such as Azure Administrator, VCP, MCSA or similar SAN and enterprise storage management Windows clustering Load balancer administration SQL or clustered database environments Knowledge of infrastructure and application security

Location: Greater Manchester (home based with regional travel) Salary: £60,000 per annum Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week (Some flexibility required)Your new companyA well established organisation with a rapidly expanding UK and Ireland estate is continuing to invest in the growth of its Facilities team. Due to ongoing site openings and refurbishment projects, they are now seeking experienced Electricians to support sites predominantly across the North of England and Scotland.Your new roleAs an Electrician, you will be responsible for the electrical maintenance of existing sites as well as supporting the fit out of new locations. This is a mobile, home based role covering Greater Manchester, with regular travel across the North of England and Scotland, and occasional travel to other regions within the UK and Ireland.Key responsibilities include: • Carrying out electrical maintenance, repairs, testing, and installations, • Supporting electrical fit outs, refurbishments, and extensions, • Ensuring all works comply with current electrical regulations and standards, • Assisting subcontractors attending site for planned or preventative maintenance, • Completing annual periodic inspection and testing and maintaining accurate records, • Carrying out regular PAT testing and maintaining associated documentation, • Testing emergency lighting, generators, and related systems, • Raising material requisitions and maintaining accurate stock records, • Executing work schedules efficiently and submitting job sheets weekly, • Conducting monthly site walk rounds to identify maintenance requirements, • Completing internal testing related to emergency lighting and escape systems, • Supporting audits and compliance requests, • Ensuring strict adherence to health & safety standards and PPE requirements, • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification, • JIB Approved Electrician status, • Strong understanding of building regulations for electrical installations, • Experience across commercial environments, • Knowledge of generators, CCTV, and BMS systems, • Ability to carry out inspection, testing, and fault-finding works, • Strong organisational and time management skills, • Full UK driving licence, • Previous experience in a multi-site or facilities role, • Ability to carry out PAT testing and thermal imaging testing, • CSR card, • Permanent role offering long term job security, • Varied workload across a growing, high profile estate Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Infrastructure Engineer (SAN / VMware) Manchester £45,000 - £55,000 + Benefits Excellent opportunity for an experienced Infrastructure Engineer with strong SAN and VMware experience to join a growing team within a large, multi-site environment. This role will suit someone who enjoys working with enterprise storage, on-prem infrastructure, building systems from scratch and playing a key role in project delivery rather than purely BAU support. This organisation is a well-established UK business operating across secure and highly regulated environments, with a significant national presence. They are investing in their infrastructure team, adding engineers to support growth and ongoing improvements across a large estate of over 90 sites and 1,000+ servers. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering infrastructure projects and supporting core systems across a predominantly on-prem environment. A major focus of the position is managing and supporting SAN / enterprise storage platforms, alongside VMware virtual infrastructure, Active Directory and wider server technologies. Around 80% of the role is project-based, giving you the opportunity to be involved in real upgrades, migrations and improvement work across the business. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in enterprise infrastructure environments, particularly with SAN / storage platforms, VMware and on-prem systems. You will be comfortable working across physical and virtual environments, have solid Active Directory experience, and ideally some exposure to cloud technologies. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team where you can take ownership of infrastructure projects, develop your technical skills, and work within a business that values practical, hands-on engineering expertise. The Role: • Support, administer and optimise SAN / enterprise storage environments, • Manage VMware infrastructure including hosts, clusters, datastores and performance, • Deliver infrastructure projects across 90+ sites (approx. 80% project work), • Build, install and configure servers and infrastructure from the ground up, • Support and maintain Active Directory and core Microsoft environments, • Assist with cloud and hybrid infrastructure where required, • Carry out firmware upgrades, patching and lifecycle management, • Ensure systems are secure, stable and operating effectively The Person: • Strong hands-on infrastructure experience in an enterprise environment, • Proven SAN / storage experience (key requirement), • Strong VMware administration experience, • Solid Active Directory experience, • Exposure to cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS beneficial, • Experience with physical servers, racks and on-prem environments, • Full UK driving licence, • Able to obtain SC clearance Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Surveyor - Real Estate Advisory A unique opportunity to join KR8 Real Estate, a new Managing Director-led Real Estate & Advisory practice, part of the K3 Advisory Group, based in London, Manchester and Leeds. This is an opportunity to be part of an ambitious team with a strategic plan to grow its service proposition and expand into other key locations. KR8 Real Estate is looking to appoint a Surveyor in Manchester. K3 Advisory Group is a leading PE backed group of complementary Advisory & Professional Services organisations providing solutions to SME and Mid-market corporate clients. The Role Reporting to the Head of Building & Project Consultancy Team you will be responsible for assisting senior colleagues in the delivery of a full range of professional building surveying services to a high standard, managing complex projects and providing expert advice to clients. The role requires commercial awareness, and professional competence as a Surveyor (preferably Chartered). As a Surveyor your role will involve working on projects within two distinct areas: * Traditional Building and Project Consultancy work for good book clients. The work will include dilapidations, schedules of condition, surveys, due diligence, reinstatement cost assessments, contract administration, project management and design/specification of work. * Work alongside our wider Real Estate team on stressed or distressed assets providing detailed technical advice on compliance matters (planning, building control, H&S and warranties) and advising on works and cost to complete developments. This is effectivity traditional technical due diligence. Of this work approximately 70% is residential properties/developments and therefore the candidate needs to have a detailed understanding of residential development. The Person Ideally you will be able to meet the following criteria: * Chartered (MRICS) Building Surveyor (we will consider candidates approaching qualification). * Experience or desire to develop in areas such as dilapidations, surveys, contract administration/project management, due diligence and development monitoring. * Experience in multiple sectors (commercial, retail, industrial and residential) preferred. * Desire to develop technical and soft skills and progress a career with KR8 Real Estate. * Excellent verbal/written communication. * Awareness of statutory, legal, regulatory frameworks in UK property & construction; planning; health & safety and Building Regulations, alongside an understanding of collateral and insurance backed warranties. * Competent in AutoCad. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to build their career within a new and dynamic environment, supported by an experienced team of professionals. KR8 Advisory is able to offer challenging and rewarding careers, great benefits and superb opportunities for long-term career progression.

We’re Centrick — residential property experts with a clear mission: to make lives better, every day. Since 2005, we’ve grown into a nationwide business with a global reach, managing buildings and estates of all shapes and sizes. From property management to on-the-ground services like cleaning, caretaking, and maintenance — we deliver quality, end-to-end solutions. With our headquarters in central Birmingham and teams across the UK, we’re powered by dedicated professionals working collaboratively across operations, marketing, finance, and beyond. We reinvest in our people, technology, and culture to drive continuous improvement and long-term impact — for our clients, customers, and communities. What You’ll Be Doing No two days are the same, but the tasks below offer a glimpse of what to expect. If you don’t meet every point but believe you have the skills to succeed, we encourage you to apply. • Provide prompt, professional responses to client and resident enquiries, ensuring clear updates on outstanding issues, • Oversee all health, safety and compliance requirements across your portfolio, • Ensure developments operate in line with leases, legislation and best practice, • Prepare accurate annual budgets and monitor expenditure to maintain strong cost control, • Carry out regular site inspections to ensure high standards of maintenance, • Manage contractors to deliver quality, value-for-money services, • Oversee major works projects, including compliance, contractor coordination and liaison with surveyors, • Attend on-site resident meetings, including occasional out-of-hours sessions, • Build strong client relationships and act as the main point of contact for your developments, • Work closely with your Property Coordinator to ensure efficient administration, • Maintain accurate property records and contribute to monthly/quarterly reporting, • Deliver excellent customer service through professionalism and strong technical knowledge, • Minimum 1-3 years block and estate management experience., • Time to Recharge: 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, • Future Security: Enhanced pension scheme based on role, • Extra Holiday: Your holiday allowance grows with your length of service—because loyalty deserves rewards, • Health & Wellbeing: Medicash, virtual GP, therapies, dental and optical support, • Sick Pay Boost: Company sick pay increases over time to support your wellbeing when you need it most, • Life Assurance: Peace of mind for you and your loved ones with financial protection in place when it matters most, • Learning & Development: Study support and access to our dedicated academy to help you grow professionally and personally, • Mental Health Support: 24/7 mental health services, • Birthday Bonus: Enjoy an extra day off on your birthday to celebrate your way, • Giving Back: One volunteer day annually to support a charity or cause close to your heart

Role Purpose You will be joining a leisure company who are looking for a Group Facilities Manager who is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of all sites across the UK, ensuring every site operates safely and to high standards. This role owns the performance, condition, and longevity of all physical assets across the group. The successful candidate will ensure every site is safe, fully operational, meticulously maintained, and presented to the high standards expected.Working closely with managers, regional leadership, and external contractors, the Group Facilities Manager will implement robust maintenance systems, control supplier performance, protect asset value, and ensure their sites operate reliably and efficiently at all times. This is a hands-on, senior operational role requiring strong leadership, commercial awareness, and proven experience managing facilities across a multi-site estate. The role is critical in supporting continued national expansion and delivering a consistent, premium customer experience across every location.Key Responsibilities1. Estate Ownership & Maintenance Control • Take full responsibility for the condition, safety, and functionality of all sites., • Build and manage a group-wide repairs & maintenance reporting system with all managers., • Triage, prioritise, and resolve all reactive maintenance issues across the estate., • Attend sites regularly and be physically present where problems need fixing., • Ensure zero tolerance on long-outstanding issues. 2. Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) • Design, implement, and continuously improve a group maintenance schedule, • Building fabric, • Mechanical & electrical systems, • Plumbing & drainage, • HVAC & ventilation, • Catering and bar equipment, • IT, CCTV, access control and WiFi, • Build and maintain a central maintenance log for every site., • Introduce service intervals, inspection regimes, and reporting templates. 3. Supplier Sourcing & Contract Management • Go to market to source and appoint approved national and regional contractors, including:, • Electrical, • Plumbing, • General building & DIY, • Court maintenance specialists, • HVAC, • Fire & security, • Negotiate call-out rates, SLAs, warranties, and retainer agreements., • Create a preferred supplier framework with clear standards and response times., • Manage performance, costs, and quality - remove underperforming suppliers quickly. 4. Asset, Warranty & O&M Management • Build and maintain an asset register across the group., • Track and manage:, • Product warranties, • Guarantees, • Aftercare agreements, • Installer liabilities, • Ensure O&M manuals are created, stored, and kept up to date for every site., • Own all handover documentation from new builds and refurbishments., • Ensure sites operate assets in line with manufacturer requirements. 5. New Site Handover & Growth Support • Lead on the facilities side of new site openings, including:, • Snagging, • Defect management, • Supplier aftercare, • Warranty setup, • O&M compilation 6. Cross-Functional Support • Work closely with managers to train them on reporting, basic checks, and asset care., • Liaise with marketing where physical assets are required on site (signage, price boards, POS, promotional installs)., • Support operations and regional management with estate performance reporting., • Has 5+ years experience in multi-site facilities management (leisure, gyms, hospitality, retail, logistics, or sports facilities ideal)., • Is commercial, tough, organised, and decisive., • Is used to running contractors, not being run by them., • Is highly practical - understands buildings, M&E, and maintenance in the real world., • Can build systems, but also roll their sleeves up., • Is comfortable travelling, being on site, climbing ladders, and dealing with issues directly., • Can implement standards and hold people accountable., • Multi-site maintenance management, • Contractor sourcing & negotiation, • Planned preventative maintenance systems, • Asset and warranty management, • Building services & general construction knowledge, • Health & safety awareness, • Budget control and cost tracking Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Graduate Surveyor A unique opportunity to join KR8 Real Estate, a new Managing Director-led Real Estate & Advisory practice, part of the K3 Advisory Group, based in London, Manchester and Leeds. This is an opportunity to be part of an ambitious team with a strategic plan to grow its service proposition and expand into other key locations. KR8 Real Estate is looking for candidates at Graduate Surveyor level in Manchester. K3 Advisory Group is a leading PE backed group of complementary Advisory & Professional Services organisations providing solutions to SME and Mid-market corporate clients. The Role Reporting to the Head of Building & Project Consultancy Team you will be responsible for assisting senior colleagues with delivery of a full range of professional building surveying services to a high standard, managing complex projects and providing expert advice to clients. The role requires the candidate to work towards completion of their APC. As a Graduate Surveyor your role will involve working on projects within two distinct areas: * Traditional Building and Project Consultancy work for good book clients. The work will include dilapidations, schedules of condition, surveys, due diligence, reinstatement cost assessments, contract administration, project management and design/specification of work. * Work alongside our wider Real Estate team on stressed or distressed assets providing detailed technical advice on compliance matters (planning, building control, H&S and warranties) and advising on works and cost to complete developments. This is effectivity traditional technical due diligence. Of this work approximately 70% is residential properties/developments and therefore the candidate needs to have a detailed understanding of residential development. The Person Ideally you will be able to meet the following criteria: * Graduate in Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying or Construction Management * Working towards or desire to work towards being a Chartered Building Surveyor. * Desire to develop in areas such as dilapidations, surveys, contract administration/project management, due diligence and development monitoring. * Appetite to work in multiple sectors (commercial, retail, industrial and residential). * Desire to develop technical and soft skills and progress a career with KR8 Real Estate * Excellent verbal/written communication. * Competent in AutoCad. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to build their career within a new and dynamic environment, supported by an experienced team of professionals. KR8 Advisory is able to offer challenging and rewarding careers, great benefits and superb opportunities for long-term career progression.

Your new companyWe are currently recruiting Grounds Maintenance Operatives to work on a social housing contract in Wythenshawe.This is a great opportunity for reliable, hard-working individuals looking for steady, ongoing work within local neighbourhoods.Your new role • Grass cutting and strimming, • Hedge trimming and pruning, • General estate and communal area maintenance, • Weed control and site presentation, • Litter picking and keeping environments safe and tidy, • Previous grounds maintenance or outdoor work experience preferred, • Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, • Ongoing work on a stable social housing contract, • Competitive rates of pay, • Local work with consistent hours Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Quantity Surveyor Manchester Permanent Who are we? MCR Property Group is a national real estate investment and development company with offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Edinburgh. Our core focus is the delivery of high-quality residential and industrial developments, alongside the active asset management of an expanding portfolio of existing assets. With a development pipeline portfolio valued in excess of £2 billion, MCR is firmly positioned as one of the UK’s most ambitious and fast-growing property businesses. As we continue to scale over the coming years, we are seeking motivated, commercially astute construction professionals who are looking to grow alongside the business. This is an opportunity to join a company at a pivotal stage of its expansion, where strong performance is recognised, responsibility is real, and progression is earned. Who are we recruiting? We are currently recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to play a key role in the commercial and financial delivery of an assigned office refurbishment project within the Greater Manchester area. In this position, you will be responsible for ensuring schemes are procured efficiently and delivered within agreed budgets and programmes, providing hands-on commercial expertise from inception through to final account. Reporting into the Construction Director and Commercial Director, with direct exposure to the Board, you will take ownership of monthly cost reporting, financial forecasting, contract and subcontract packages, and the management of variations. You will work closely with a wider delivery team of Project Managers and fellow Quantity Surveyors, contributing to the commercial strategy and financial control of projects across the portfolio. The role is primarily office-based, with regular site visits for meetings, valuations, and project reviews depending on your experience level and project location. Tell us about you The successful candidate will bring a strong understanding of subcontract procurement processes and have a minimum of three years’ experience working as a Quantity Surveyor across a range of project types and values, with particular experience in the delivery of high end office refurbishment projects. You will have gained experience within a developer, main contractor, or subcontractor environment and be confident operating across both pre- and post-contract stages. This includes preparing cost plans and estimates, measurement for bills of quantities, tendering and procurement, value engineering, tender reporting, interim valuations, and final accounts. A broad knowledge of construction industry processes, procedures, and best practice is essential, along with solid technical understanding of building materials, construction techniques, and building systems. You will be comfortable working with financial and reporting tools and be fully computer literate, with strong working knowledge of Excel, Word, and related software. A full, clean driving licence is also required. From a personal and professional perspective, this role requires someone who approaches challenges head-on, is confident acting as a sounding board for colleagues and stakeholders, and can provide practical, commercially sound solutions when issues arise. You will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, be comfortable negotiating with subcontractors and consultants, and carry yourself with professionalism and confidence when dealing with individuals at all levels of seniority. This is a role for someone who wants responsibility, visibility, and the chance to make a tangible impact within a growing business. If you are commercially driven, technically capable, and looking for an opportunity to develop your career within a high-growth property company, we would welcome your application.

INFRASTRUCTURE NETWORK ENGINEERMANCHESTER - 5 DAYS ON SITE£50,000 - £55,000 THE COMPANY This is an opportunity to join a growing technology organisation that are investing in their internal networking capabilities. You'll be joining a collaborative infrastructure team responsible for a multi-site enterprise environment spanning on-prem infrastructure and cloud platforms. The business is continuing to modernise its technology estate and is looking for engineers who are genuinely passionate about infrastructure and technology. THE ROLE You will work across Cisco and HP network technologies, supporting routing, switching, firewalls and network access control across office and data centre environments. The role requires strong troubleshooting ability and experience operating within enterprise-scale networks. RESPONSIBILITIES Support and maintain enterprise network infrastructure across multi-site environments Configure and manage Cisco networking technologies including Catalyst and Nexus switching * Manage and support Cisco ASA firewalls (essential) and Cisco Firepower environments Troubleshoot network incidents and resolve connectivity or performance issues Support routing, switching and load balancing technologies * Implement and manage Network Access Control across multiple sites * Support network infrastructure within data centre environments Ensure network hardware and software systems are patched and maintained Work within the ticketing system to manage incidents, service requests and changes Produce and maintain technical documentation across network environments Ensure network uptime, performance and service levels are maintained * Work within established change management processes * Participate in a rotational out-of-hours support schedule and occasional travel between sites where required SKILLS & EXPERIENCE • Minimum CCNA certification with 5+ years' experience working with Cisco technologies * Strong experience with Cisco ASA firewall configuration and management (essential) * Experience with Cisco Catalyst and Nexus switching * Strong understanding of routing, switching and enterprise network troubleshooting * Experience working within enterprise-scale and multi-site network environments * Experience supporting infrastructure within data centres * Experience working within a structured change management framework Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS • Must hold a full UK driving licence * Must be eligible to obtain SC clearance * Demonstrated passion for technology - the team values engineers who actively self-learn, build labs, or explore new technologies outside of work DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Cisco Certified Specialist - Network Security Firepower * Experience with HP Aruba switching Network design or implementation experience Experience with IDS/IPS rule creation and deployment Load balancer administration Network automation experience * Knowledge of infrastructure and network security best practices

Job Title: Senior Valuation Surveyor/ Associate Director Location: Manchester city centre (hybrid working arrangement) Remuneration: £45,000-£75,000 (salary commensurate with level of experience, including a car allowance) + market leading benefits package Global consultancy seeking a RICS registered Valuer due to expansion Are you a RICS registered Valuation Surveyor seeking a role within a global market leading? Seeking a role working with a highly reputable private/commercial sector client base within a global multidisciplinary? The Company A global real estate and development consultancy servicing a vast range of clients across a broad range of services lines; planning, development, asset management, lease advisory project management, strategic business advice etc! With presence in over 100 locations worldwide this is a fantastic opportunity to join a global market leader committed to creating vibrant buildings, cities, and spaces that generate lasting social and economic value. As a business there is a clear culture and emphasis on development and a people first culture. The Role Undertaking commercial valuation work for a wide range of clients spanning across the public and private sector; residential developers, local governments, investment and pension funds, large landowners etc. A core element of the role is producing clear, accurate valuation reports that are ready for Director review and approval. Main duties include: • Collaborate closely with colleagues across the valuation function and wider team to take personal accountability for progressing your own instructions., • Pursue opportunities to expand the North West Valuation offering., • Lead Property Valuations – Assessing commercial properties and portfolios for a variety of public and private sector clients in the North West., • Research Property Markets – Look into local property trends and prices to assist with valuations., • Communicate with Clients – Respond to valuation-related queries professionally and helpful. Role Requirements • MRICS/FRICS qualification and RICS registered Valuer status., • A passion for building great relationships with external and internal clients, • A good working knowledge of the RICS ‘Red Book’ and relevant guidance notes, • Strong report writing skills, • Experience in Loan Security and Asset Valuations in desirable Hit ‘Apply Now’ to send your CV or feel free to reach out to me directly if you have any queries/ seeking some advice on your next career move in general practice surveying!

Finance Assistant - Stockport An excellent opportunity has arisen to join a popular secondary school in Manchester as a Finance Assistant. In this key role, you will support with the financial, operational, and administrative management of the school, ensuring that day-to-day operations run efficiently. You will work closely with the School Business Manager and Admin team to support the school's strategic vision and ongoing development.This position requires a proactive, organised, and solution-focused professional who can play a central role in supporting the effective running of the school.Finance Assistant - The Role* Temporary 6 month contract position * 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday* £105 - £115 daily rate * Assist the School Business Manager and Admin team with the smooth running of their finances and budgets * Opportunity to join a successful and supportive school environmentFinance Assistant - Key Responsibilities* Assisting with school finances and budgets* Estate and facilities management* Supporting HR processes and staff administration* Provide support with the efficient day-to-day running of school operationsFinance Assistant - Candidate RequirementsIdeally, candidates will have experience in:* A Finance Assistant role, ideally in a school setting * School finance and budget management* Estates or facilities management* HR administration and processesApplyIf you would like more information or a full job description, please send your CV or contact the office and ask for Demi. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone available to start soon who is looking for a role with long-term potential.Interviews: ASAPAspire People Limited acts as an Education Agency and Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.

\n\n Your new company \nYou'll be joining a large, highly regulated, international organisation operating at the forefront of innovation, technology and financial services. The in-house legal function plays a strategic role across the business, supporting complex commercial activity, driving innovation responsibly and managing legal and reputational risk at scale. The team is recognised as a centre of excellence, working closely with procurement, technology and frontline business teams to deliver pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice. \n \nYour new role \n\n As Commercial & Technology Legal Counsel, you will be part of a global commercial legal team, advising on complex commercial and technology arrangements, managing legal risk, and acting as a trusted legal partner to stakeholders across procurement, technology and the wider business. Key responsibilities include: \n\n\n\t • Developing and implementing best practice legal strategies to support risk management and regulatory compliance\n\t, • Providing legal advice across commercial, innovation, technology, real estate, sponsorship and data licencing activities\n\t, • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of agreements and licences\n\t, • Monitoring and advising on changes in relevant laws, rules and regulations, ensuring they are reflected appropriately in policies, standards and controls\n\t, • Proactively identifying legal and regulatory risks and advising on mitigation\n\t, • Supporting or representing the organisation in litigation, arbitration or regulatory investigations where required\n\t, • Designing and delivering legal training to enhance business understanding and compliance\n\n\n \nWhat you'll need to succeed \n\n To be successful in this role, you will bring:Qualification as a Solicitor, Barrister or equivalent (UK or comparable jurisdiction) with at least 2 years' post qualification experience \nStrong experience advising on a wide range of commercial and technology agreements, including supplier and client facing contracts such as: \n\n\n\t • Software licences\n\t, • Hardware and software maintenance\n\t, • SaaS and cloud services\n\t, • Sponsorship arrangements\n\t, • Performance-related bonus\n\t, • Exceptionally generous pension\n\t, • 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days\n\t, • Private medical insurance\n\t, • Life assurance and income protection\n\t, • Access to a wide range of optional benefits, including gym membership and dental cover\n\t, • Hybrid working and a strong emphasis on wellbeing and professional development\n\n\n \nWhat you need to do now \nIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV,

\n\n Your new company \n \nThis Manchester law firm has a well placed real estate team. \n \nYour new role \n \nThis real estate solicitor role will see you act for a truly impressive client roster of national and international businesses. You will be involved in investment, development and asset management work and have the chance to build long-standing client relationships. \n \nWhat you'll need to succeed \n \nThis role will suit a real estate lawyer with 7+ years' pqe who has good technical skills and who can provide commercial solutions for clients. You will be a well rounded team player who can play a proactive role in business development initiatives. \n \nWhat you'll get in return \n \nThis is an exciting real estate solicitor role to join a very different practice. You can look forward to joining a firm that can provide a collegiate and progressive environment mixed with excellent hybrid flexibility. The financial package is one of the best in the market and is negotiable depending on your experience. \n \nWhat you need to do now \n \nIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, \nIf this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. \n\n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays

A fantastic new opportunity for a Real Estate Finance Solicitor (at least 5PQE or Equivalent) to join a good commercial law firm that continues to grow and expand its offering in property finance. This is a chance to join an established team and play a key role in the firm's Manchester office. \nThe role offers the opportunity to work on a broad range of real estate finance matters, acting for a diverse and high-profile client base that includes leading banks, challenger lenders, private funds, and large-scale property developers. \nYou’ll work closely with senior figures in the firm and play an important role in driving the department’s continued growth and success. \nThis position will suit an experienced solicitor in real estate finance who has some management experience, bright ideas, a flair for business development and client relationship management. \nThe firm has a strong reputation for its modern approach, commercial mindset, and genuinely supportive culture. \n \nKey requirements of the role: \n\n\n\t • Managing a busy caseload of high-value real estate finance transactions from instruction to completion, including development, investment and bridging finance, acting for a range of institutional and private lenders.\n\t, • Acting as a key point of contact for major lender clients, ensuring smooth transactions and consistently high standards of service.\n\t, • Building and maintaining strong client relationships, identifying opportunities to develop new business.\n\t, • Collaborating with colleagues across property, construction, and finance teams to deliver commercially focused, partner-led advice.\n\t, • Competitive salary and bonus structure.\n\t, • Clear and genuine career progression opportunities, with a transparent path to Partner level.\n\t, • Flexible working arrangements.\n\t, • 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) or equivalent; referral bonus; health cash plan; pension plan; cycle to work scheme; wellness support.\n\n\n \n

Buyer – Construction division Manchester Permanent Who are we MCR Property Group is a leading independent real estate investment and development company with a strong UK presence, operating from offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Glasgow. Our primary focus is the delivery of new residential and industrial developments, alongside the management of a diverse portfolio that includes approximately 5,000 residential plots and commercial and industrial assets exceeding £2 billion in value. We are entering an exciting phase of expansion and are looking for bright, personable, and self-driven individuals with a genuine passion for the property and construction sector. This is a fantastic time to join the business and become part of a team that is truly committed to growth, quality, and long-term success. The requirement We’re currently seeking a Construction Buyer to join our Manchester office, specialising in construction procurement across our development projects. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a fast-paced and thriving business, offering genuine opportunities for growth and long-term career development. If you’re ready to embark on a rewarding journey with MCR Property Group and contribute to our mission of creating enduring value in the property market, we would love to hear from you. In this role, you will be responsible for pricing materials and plant at tender stage for new projects and supplying accurate and competitive cost information to the wider project team. You will identify, source, and build strong working relationships with reliable suppliers, creating and maintaining a robust database of preferred vendors while ensuring key relationships are effectively managed. You will work closely with the accounting function to place material purchase orders and manage associated invoices, while also supporting other departments by assisting with procurement queries and packages to help identify potential cost savings. The role will involve both direct and indirect procurement, with opportunities to suggest and implement improvements to systems, processes, and overall efficiency. You will also be expected to undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by your line manager. About you The successful candidate will be able to build and maintain productive relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and suppliers, and will be confident negotiating to secure the best possible pricing, payment terms, and rebates. You will be analytical and numerically strong, with proven problem-solving ability and a high level of commercial awareness. Strong time management skills are essential, along with the ability to prioritise workloads, meet targets, and perform effectively under pressure, including in time-sensitive or challenging situations. A keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy are critical, and previous experience within construction and facilities procurement would be highly desirable. In return, MCR offers a competitive benefits package including 23 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing by one day for each completed year of service up to a maximum of 25 days, your birthday off as an additional day’s leave, a relaxed dress-down policy on Fridays, and a free annual eye test voucher

Supply Chain Manager - Facilities Manchester Permanent Who are MCR? Since 1989, MCR Property Group has applied a disciplined, entrepreneurial approach to real estate, identifying underutilised assets and repositioning them to deliver sustained, long-term value.Today, we are one of the UK’s most active independent, vertically integrated real estate investment and development groups.Operating nationwide, from Edinburgh to Exeter, we combine speed, control and conviction to unlock potential at scale. Our independence allows us to act decisively, structure investments flexibly and take a long-term view on value creation.The model is straightforward, acquire well, manage actively and deliver assets that perform.Vertical integration across development, asset management, leasing and capital provides control through the full lifecycle, enabling faster execution, tighter cost management and more consistent outcomes.This positions the group to continue scaling across residential, commercial, industrial and hospitality sectors, with a clear focus on long-term, income-led performance. We’re currently seeking an experienced Supply Chain Managerwho willspecialise in Facilitiesto join our MCR office inManchester. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast paced thriving business with opportunities for growth and development. If you're ready to embark on a rewarding journey with MCR Property Group and contribute to our mission of creating enduring value in the property market, we'd love to hear from you. We are entering an exhilarating phase of growth and are looking for bright, personable, and self-driven individuals who have a genuine passion for real estate. Join us in these promising times and be part of a team committed to growth and success. Responsibilities • Price up all materials and plant at the tendering stage for projects and supply prices, • Seek and partner with reliable vendors/suppliers and create, and maintain a database of preferred suppliers, ensuring good relationships are maintained with the ‘key’ vendors., • Liaise with the Accounting function and place material purchase orders/invoices, • Assist other departments with queries and packages to seek potential cost savings., • Involved in both direct and indirect procurement. Provide suggestions on further enhancing efficiencies., • Able to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with staff, stakeholders and suppliers., • Negotiating with suppliers to obtain the best deals, payment terms and rebates., • Analytical and numerically astute with strong demonstrated problem-solving abilities., • Able to manage time effectively, prioritise tasks and achieve/set targets., • Able to work well under pressure and handle emergency and stressful situations., • Keen attention to detail and accuracy., • 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing by 1 with every completed year to a maximum 25 days, • Your Birthday off, • Dress down on a Friday

Tremendous opportunity for a Banking Partner to greatly impact the Manchester office of this global practice and to lead the Banking practice in Manchester. A team move will also be considered, due to the ambitious expansion plans of this practice. This firm is highly regarded on a global scale and seen as an excellent full-service commercial law firm across the UK, with an established Manchester presence for over 50 years. The Banking & Finance team consists of 20 people across the UK, and their expertise spans both the public and private sectors. There is a genuine mix of quality work on offer, and the team deals with a broad mix of banking & finance that includes: debt capital markets, Islamic finance, real estate finance, development finance, acquisition finance, securitisation and more. You will take a lead role in the Manchester office and be at the helm of the banking team, particularly focusing on lender-based work. This is a key appointment in the Manchester office, so you will have direct communication with senior management, as well as working closely with the Global Head of Banking. Immediate Partnership (salaried or fixed share equity) is on the table, but there is a clear pathway and scope for equity. The firm is huge on culture, training and quality of work, and this is a golden opportunity for an existing partner to join a practice looking to make an impact in Manchester. Opportunity to tailor your benefits package plus a pension, bonus scheme and healthcare. Tremendous salary on offer that will range up to £200,000 per annum.

Head of Property | Social Care Provider North England Multi-Site Role (Office Based with Travel) Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 + Mileage Are you an experienced property and maintenance leader ready to take ownership of a multi-site social care group’s property function? Do you enjoy improving standards, driving accountability, and ensuring multiple sites operate efficiently while remaining hands-on and operational? Are you looking to join a growing care organisation where you can directly influence resident experience, home presentation, and long-term property performance? Then this could be the opportunity for you. We are working in partnership with a well-established social care group to appoint a Head of Property. This position has been created to strengthen oversight and centralise the property and maintenance function across the organisation, supporting operational excellence while maintaining exceptional living environments for residents. The Opportunity The Head of Property will take ownership of all property, maintenance, and refurbishment activity across a multi-site social care portfolio, ensuring a consistent, high-quality approach to estate management, presentation standards, and contractor performance. This role will work closely with senior leadership, Home Managers, and on-site Maintenance Managers to improve operational performance through stronger maintenance standards, better project delivery, and enhanced property presentation. This is not a purely strategic role. The organisation is seeking someone who can balance leadership and oversight with practical, hands-on delivery, someone comfortable visiting sites, identifying priorities, and ensuring work gets completed efficiently and to a high standard. Key focus areas include improving maintenance consistency, strengthening contractor accountability, delivering refurbishment projects successfully, and creating a more centralised, measurable property function across the group. About the Provider The organisation is now entering a period of improvement and investment and is seeking a Head of Property who can strengthen standards, improve estate presentation, and drive overall commercial and operational performance across the portfolio. Key Responsibilities Property & Maintenance Leadership • Develop and lead a centralised property and maintenance function across all homes, • Take ownership of all group-wide property standards, maintenance activity, and refurbishment delivery, • Align property strategy directly to operational performance, resident experience, and long-term asset improvement Maintenance & Estate Standards • Oversee both planned and reactive maintenance across all locations, • Improve consistency of maintenance standards and estate presentation across the group, • Identify property issues, prioritise improvements, and ensure works are completed effectively, • Support health, safety, compliance, and general estate standards across all homes Refurbishment & Improvement Projects • Lead refurbishment and improvement projects across the portfolio, • Assess underperforming sites and implement improvement plans, • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with minimal disruption to operations, • Support longer-term property investment decisions and capital planning Contractor Management • Manage contractor relationships across all sites, • Source, negotiate, delegate, and oversee external contractors, • Improve contractor accountability, quality standards, and value for money, • Ensure strong supplier relationships and effective delivery of works required Team Leadership • Manage and support Maintenance Managers across all sites, • Improve delegation, accountability, and performance across site-based maintenance teams, • Provide guidance and leadership to ensure consistent standards across the group, • Act as the central link between operational teams and property delivery Commercial & Budget Control • Manage maintenance spend and refurbishment budgets effectively, • Balance operational needs with financial constraints and investment priorities, • Improve visibility of property-related spend and return on investment, • Support commercial decision-making linked to property improvements and presentation The Ideal Candidate You will be a commercially aware and highly credible property leader, capable of improving standards across multiple sites while building strong relationships with operational teams across the business. Essential: • Proven experience as a Head of Property, Regional Property Manager, Estates Manager, Senior Facilities Manager, or similar senior property leadership role, • Strong track record of managing multi-site property portfolios and improving underperforming locations, • Experience overseeing planned and reactive maintenance, refurbishment projects, and contractor performance, • Strong contractor management, delegation, and budget control experience, • Commercially astute with the ability to link property investment to operational performance, • Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, • Comfortable operating autonomously in a broad leadership role Desirable: • Experience within social care, hospitality, or wider service-led environments, • Exposure to premium service delivery environments, • Experience managing refurbishment programmes across occupied buildings, • Understanding of compliance standards within regulated environments, • You will be hands-on, pragmatic, commercially aware, and someone who can introduce structure and accountability while working collaboratively with Home Managers and operational leaders. This role requires someone who can lead from the front not purely from behind a desk. Package & Benefits • £50,000 – £55,000 base salary (dependent on experience), • Mileage allowance included for travel across homes, • Opportunity to shape a newly created senior leadership role, • Direct influence over group-wide property standards and investment decisions, • Long-term progression within a growing care organisation Location & Working Pattern • This role is office-based, 5 days per week. With expectation to travel between homes, • North Of England, • Candidates must be comfortable with a field-based role alongside regular office presence. Interview Process • First Stage: Initial Teams interview, • Second Stage: Further interview with senior leadership, • Final Stage: Face-to-face interview where required Summary This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious and operationally focused property leader to step into a broad and highly influential Head of Property role within a growing social care group. Offering autonomy, visibility, and the opportunity to shape group wide property standards from the ground up, this role is ideal for someone looking to make a meaningful impact in a values led organisation with strong long term ambitions. Application Process To apply or request further information, contact Charlie at Compass Associates for a confidential discussion. 0161 938 1185 Recommendations Compass Associates Ltd acts as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy. Successful referrals receive £500 in vouchers or a £500 charity donation.

Associate Director - Commercial Valuation Surveyor working in Manchester / hybrid Our client is a global commercial real estate organisation that now spans 120 locations across 20 countries. Due to continued growth, they are looking for a chartered Associate Director valuation surveyor to join the team in Manchester. Working in Manchester as part of the wider North West Valuation team.The role is biased towards loan security valuations covering a wide variety of commercial property and development land. There would also be an opportunity to become involved in their growing public sector valuation offer as well as to work for some private clients.You will play a crucial role in providing accurate and insightful valuations of the client’s diverse portfolio of properties. The position offers a unique and exciting opportunity to work both with the expert team and the client's stakeholders to support informed decision-making and strategic planning. Your role will be to carry out valuation instructions efficiently and with a high degree of independence within the context of the wider Valuation Team. This will include the preparation of concise and accurate valuation reports ready for manager's review and sign-off. Other work includes public sector bodies, local authorities, developers, banks and other lending institutions. The role will include involvement in some of the region’s most interesting and high-profile property instructions. The position is a hybrid role with at least 2 days in the office. Responsibilities • Property Valuation: Carry out accurate and reasoned valuations of assets, including land and buildings utilising industry-leading methodologies and valuation techniques. Ensure compliance with relevant RICS guidance, accounting standards, regulations, and best practices., • Market Analysis: Stay abreast of market trends, economic indicators, and regulatory changes impacting property values both nationally to help inform valuations., • Portfolio Advice: Collaborate with both the Property and Asset Management team to optimise the performance of the client's property portfolio. Work with colleagues to identify opportunities for asset enhancement, divestment, or acquisition based on thorough analysis and risk assessment., • Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally. Communicate valuation findings effectively and contribute to strategic discussions related to property asset management., • Quality Assurance: Uphold the highest standards of accuracy, integrity, and professionalism in all valuation activities. Adhere to quality assurance protocols and industry best practices to ensure the reliability and credibility of valuation reports. Technical Skills • Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 software, • Proficiency in using valuation software, ideally including KEL and Argus Developer, although training in these applications can be provided where required Core Skills • A commercial and pragmatic approach to ‘real world’ business and property issues, • Good organisational skills, • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail, • A commitment to delivering high-quality work, • Flexibility and resilience in working arrangements, • Excellent report writing skills, • Good data management skills, • Strong collaboration skills What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to or call us on 0151 242 0743 If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. # 4721331

6-Month Temporary Contract (Potential to Extend) | Full-time | Manchester An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Building Surveyor to join a large and complex estate environment on an initial 6-month temporary contract, with the strong potential for extension.This role is ideally suited to a candidate who can hit the ground running and is confident delivering refurbishment, alteration and minor works projects within a fast-paced, stakeholder-rich setting. Your new role Working as part of a well-established projects team, you will provide a building surveying design and project management service across a diverse portfolio of live schemes. Your responsibilities will include: • Managing multiple refurbishment, alteration and planned maintenance projects simultaneously, • Leading projects from brief development through to completion, • Producing cost-effective design solutions and technical documentation, • Acting as Contract Administrator under JCT forms of contract, • Managing internal resources and external consultants, • Controlling project budgets in line with organisational and financial governance, • Acting as Principal Designer under CDM regulations and the Building Safety Act, where required, • Ensuring excellent health & safety compliance across all works, • Maintaining effective communication with a wide range of stakeholders What you'll need to succeed • Degree in Building Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline, • Full membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. RICS or equivalent), • Proven experience delivering complex refurbishment and alteration projects end to end, • Strong working knowledge of JCT contracts and UK construction regulations, • Proficiency in AutoCAD, NBS Create and MS Office 365 (including MS Project), • Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills What you'll get in return This is an excellent short-term opportunity to work within a highly regarded organisation with a varied and technically interesting project portfolio. In return, you will receive: • A competitive hourly rate of up to £42.10 (umbrella), • Exposure to a large-scale, well-funded estate programme, • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, • A strong possibility of contract extension, subject to performance and project demand What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call me on 0161 236 4949. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact me for a confidential discussion about your career. 4788540

Private Client / Private Wealth Partner Central Manchester £90,000 + A leading UK Top 100 law firm is seeking an experienced Private Client / Private Wealth Partner to join and help drive the continued growth of its highly regarded team. This is a strategic hire into a well-established and expanding private wealth practice, advising high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners and entrepreneurs on complex succession and estate planning matters. The Opportunity You will join a collaborative, full-service firm with a strong reputation for delivering bespoke, relationship-led advice to private clients across the UK. The team provides a comprehensive offering spanning wills, trusts, tax planning and estate administration, often working closely with corporate, property and family specialists to deliver holistic solutions. With significant investment in private client services and a clear growth trajectory, this role offers a genuine platform to shape the direction of the practice and build a market-leading offering. The Role You will: • Lead on complex private wealth matters including:, • Succession and estate planning, • Trust structuring and administration, • Inheritance tax and lifetime tax planning, • Wills, probate and estate administration, • Powers of attorney and Court of Protection work, • Advise a broad client base including HNW/UHNW individuals, landed estates, entrepreneurs and family businesses, • Play a key role in business development and client relationship management, • Collaborate across departments to deliver a fully integrated private wealth service, • Mentor and develop junior lawyers within the team About You • An established Private Client Partner or Senior Associate ready for step-up, • Strong technical expertise across private wealth, tax and succession planning, • A demonstrable following or clear business development track record, • Experience advising high-net-worth individuals and complex estates, • A collaborative, commercially minded approach The Offering • Salary north of £90,000 with a highly competitive bonus structure, • Clear pathway to equity (if not already at that level), • Access to an established client base and referral network, • Flexible / hybrid working options, • Strong internal support and cross-referral opportunities Why Apply? • Join a growing, well-invested private client practice with national reach, • Work alongside highly regarded specialists advising on complex, high-value matters, • Be part of a firm that prioritises long-term client relationships and trusted adviser status, • Genuine opportunity to influence strategy and build a leading private wealth offering If this sounds of interest, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Real Estate Managing Associate (5+ PQE) Location: Manchester Practice: Commercial Real Estate A leading international law firm is looking to recruit a Managing Associate (5+ PQE) to join its market-leading Real Estate team in Manchester. This is a standout opportunity to work within one of the largest and most active real estate practices in the UK, advising major investors, developers and institutions on complex, high-profile projects across a range of sectors. The Role You will take a senior role within the team, managing your own caseload while also working closely with partners on large-scale and high-value transactions. Your work will include: • Advising on investment, development, acquisitions and disposals, • Acting on landlord & tenant, asset management and property portfolio matters, • Supporting major regeneration, infrastructure and development projects, • Leading transactions and managing key workstreams from instruction through to completion, • Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers The Team The Real Estate team is one of the firm’s largest and most established divisions, advising a wide range of clients including institutional investors, developers, funders and major occupiers. The Manchester team works on some of the most high-profile transactions in the region, combining strong transactional expertise with a commercial, business-focused approach. The practice is also highly innovative, leveraging legal technology and data-driven tools to enhance transaction delivery and client service. The Candidate • UK qualified solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE in commercial real estate, • Experience across investment, development, asset management or landlord & tenant work, • Strong technical and transaction management skills, • Experience supervising junior lawyers or leading workstreams, • Join a top-tier real estate practice with a dominant regional presence, • Work on high-profile and complex development and investment projects, • Strong platform for career progression into senior leadership roles, • Collaborative, well-resourced team with strong partner support

Recruitment Solutions is pleased to be partnering with our Client a FMCG Group of Companies and whom have been established for over 50 years to appoint a Head of Commercial Analytics Our Client has its Head Office in Manchester and has plans to establish trading in Europe. Due to internal changes they are looking to appoint a Head of Commercial Analytics – who will report to the CEO and who will operate as part of the Senior Leadership Team. YOUR ROLE AS HEAD OF COMMERCIAL ANALYTICS The role of the Head of Commercial Analytics will be to lead the delivery of Commercial Reporting, Analysis and Insight to support the CEO and Business in making key decisions. Your role will help shape how performance is measured, understood and improved across trading – On Line and via Retail Outlets. The role will requires strong commercial judgement, analytical capability and the ability to turn data to recommendations across Sales / Margin and Overall Business Performance. • Lead Commercial Reporting and Analysis, • Work in support of the Commercial Director, • Performance Improvement, • Develop and lead Commercial Reporting and insight agenda across On Line and Retail Outlets, • Analysis of Sales / Margins and Customer Behaviors alongside Channel Performance and Promotional Activity – Risk and Opportunities management, • Work with IT to support the design / development and automation of Dashboards and Business Units, • Prepare Analysis of New Retail Outlet Locations / wider Estate opportunities EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS NEEDED • Proven experience across Commercial Analytics / Insight and Business Analysis – ideally across Retail / Ecommerce or Multi Site Consumer Business, • Strong Commercial Acumen and be able to translate this into actions, • Advanced Excel and Datasets, • Experience of BI / Power BI etc, • Experience of improving Reporting / Dashboards and Analytical processes, • A knowledge of Finance would be an advantage but is not essential WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT AS THE HEAD OF COMMERCIAL ANALYTICS • Annual Salary of c £75,000 – £80,000, • Annual Performance Related Bonus – based on personal and business performance, • Pension – which can be enhanced, • 21 days Hols – rising to 25 days – PLUS BANK HOLS, • Flexible start and finish times, • Work from Home Days, • A range of life style benefits to include; Gym Membership and Retail Discounts

Real Estate Solicitor | 4+ PQE | Manchester A premium Manchester real estate practice is looking for a 4+ PQE solicitor with the technical depth and commercial judgement to handle institutional-grade work from day one. This is not a volume role. The caseload is complex, high-value, and client-led, the kind of work that typically keeps lawyers in London for another five years. The firm has built a genuine alternative: City-quality real estate transactions, Manchester cost base, and a platform that supports long-term career progression without the bottlenecks of a larger machine. The Work The portfolio spans investment acquisitions and disposals, infrastructure work, asset management and portfolio restructuring. Clients include institutional investors, listed funds, national developers, banks and high-net-worth family offices. At 4+ PQE, you will be running your own transactions with partner oversight where needed, not waiting for instructions. That means leading complex due diligence, structuring deals, drafting and negotiating conditional contracts, overage and funding agreements, and advising on title, planning and construction interfaces. The Platform The firm is well-established in Manchester with a truly premium brand presence. The real estate team is consistently ranked, with a reputation for technical excellence and commercial pragmatism. Referrals come from top-tier corporate, banking and private wealth teams internally, as well as a loyal base of institutional repeat clients. Progression is transparent and achievable. The partners want to hire someone who can credibly step towards senior associate and partnership in the coming years. Why This Makes Sense At 4+ PQE, you have the technical foundation. The question is whether you stay in a role where you are doing the same mid-market deals on repeat, or step into a premium practice that accelerates your development and market profile. This role offers the latter. The work is sophisticated, the brand opens doors, and the Manchester location means you keep a quality of life that London firms cannot match. Apply now or contact Harrison for a confidential discussion.

Welcome to Thornley Groves, where property is done personally. As part of Lomond, the UK's leading network of lettings and estate agencies, we're proud to have 10 offices and over 170 staff ready to assist our customers. With our team's extensive industry expertise and local knowledge, we're here to help people find, sell, and let their property. Now, we're happy to offer you an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team as a Property Management Team Leader. This is a full-time, permanent position located in Manchester. Let's talk about the role, it involves; • Lead and inspire a high-performing team through regular coaching, training, and development, • Drive operational excellence by ensuring compliance, quality control, and continuous improvement, • Build strong relationships with landlords and resolve issues with professionalism and care, • Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and team growth while championing motivation and recognition, • Report key performance metrics and contribute to strategic goals We're looking for individuals who qualities such as: • A proven leader with a passion for people and property, • Organised, empathetic, and solutions-focused, • Ideally ARLA qualified or adjacent, • Experienced in residential property management required., • Team Leadership and Team Development, • Confident communicator with a proactive mindset, • Able to juggle multiple priorities while keeping the team energised Join us and experience a workplace that truly values you. Apply today!

Real Estate Solicitor 📍 Manchester (Hybrid: 3 days office / 2 days remote) 💰 £80,000 – £100,000 DOE + Bonus Scheme An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Real Estate Associate to join a highly-regarded 'Silver Circle' law firm, providing access to work akin to that which is normally only accessible in London. This role in particular is Manchester based. The Role: You will work as part of a highly regarded Commercial Property team, advising on a wide range of matters, including: • Providing advice on a broad portfolio of asset management work, • Working on sales, purchases and financings, • Drafting and negotiating documents to ensure they meet client requirements, • Providing advice to clients to ensure that their interests are protected, • Getting involved with development transactions ranging from acquisition of brownfield sites for industrial development through to town centre regeneration projects What’s on Offer: • Competitive salary of £80,000 – £100,000 DOE, • Attractive bonus scheme, • Flexible hybrid working (3 days in-office, 2 remote), • Strong career progression opportunities within a growing team, • Exposure to high-quality, complex work, • A collaborative and forward-thinking working environment About You: • Qualified Solicitor with experience in Commercial Property, • Strong technical expertise across a range of real estate matters, • Commercial awareness and a proactive approach, • Excellent communication and client relationship skills Interested? Whether you’re actively exploring new roles or simply open to a confidential conversation, we’d be delighted to hear from you. 📩 Apply now or contact for a confidential chat: 📧 📞 07791 926787

Development Manager / Senior Development Manager Manchester Salary: c. £50,000 – £90,000 + benefits (dependent on experience) About the Role An established UK property developer is seeking a talented Development Manager or Senior Development Manager to support the delivery of complex, mixed-use regeneration projects. This role offers the opportunity to work across the full development lifecycle, with scope and responsibility tailored to your experience level. You’ll play a key role in shaping and delivering high-quality, sustainable developments that create lasting value for communities and stakeholders. Key Responsibilities • Support or lead development projects from acquisition through planning, procurement, construction, and completion, • Coordinate and manage project teams including consultants, contractors, and partners, • Contribute to planning strategy, submissions, and stakeholder engagement, • Prepare and manage development appraisals, budgets, and programme tracking, • Identify and manage project risks and opportunities, • Build and maintain relationships with local authorities, stakeholders, and funding partners, • Support land acquisition and new business activity, • Ensure projects align with sustainability and regeneration objectives About You • Experience in residential or mixed-use development, either client-side or consultancy, • Strong commercial awareness and understanding of development viability, • Good knowledge of the UK planning system and development process, • Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills, • Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline (e.g. Real Estate, Planning, Construction), • Working towards or holding a professional qualification (e.g. MRICS) is advantageous Why Join? You’ll be joining a well-regarded developer with a strong pipeline of regeneration projects, offering genuine progression opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact within a collaborative team environment. For more information and a confidential chat please call Simon Chevis on 0161 607 5087 or

Welcome to Lomond Investment Management, part of Lomond, the UK's leading network of lettings and estate agencies. Lomond Investment Management provides an account-managed single point of contact service for developers and investors in the build-to-rent, single-family housing, lettings, and offshore markets, irrespective of portfolio size and geographical location. With our team's extensive industry expertise and local knowledge, we're here to redefine expectations in our sector and lead the way for change. Now, we're happy to offer you an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team as a Property Relationship Manager. This is a full-time, permanent position located in our Manchester office. The salary on offer is between £25,000-£28,000 pa. Let's talk about the role. It involves: • Managing a UK wide residential property portfolio approx. 150-200 properties across multiple landlords, • Organising & recommending maintenance works, • Ensuring the portfolio remains compliant to include gas, electrical and fire safety, • Making regular 'check in' calls with landlords, • Delivering exceptional customer service to our customers & landlords, • Renewing & negotiating tenancy agreements, • Arrangement of inspections, inventories & check outs of our customers, • Working with external suppliers to fulfil your role We're not just looking for someone who fits our team; we want to be a good fit for you too! We're looking for individuals with qualities such as: • Great customer service, • Resilience when working in a fast paced & demanding environment, • Strong problem solving skills, • Ability to priorities tasks & responsibilities, • Experience in surveying/property management/housing At Lomond, we believe in taking care of our people. That's why we offer some amazing perks and benefits through our engagement platform, LOMONDlife. Here's what you can look forward to: • Our smart spending app gives you discounts at over 900 retailers, and our wellbeing centre is packed with resources to help you get active, eat healthier, improve your financial wellbeing, and master your mental health., • Our Employee Assistance Programme offers free counselling support sessions., • Get the latest gadgets and appliances with our Smart Tech Scheme., • We're committed to reducing our carbon footprint with our Cycle2Work Scheme., • We offer enhanced Family Friendly Leave for maternity, paternity, adoption, and IVF., • You'll enjoy competitive base pay that aligns with market value, plus incentivised commission and performance bonuses for most roles., • Planning for retirement? We've got you covered with that important pension pot., • We'll support your professional development by funding your professional qualifications so you can reach your full potential and build your career., • And of course, we like to have a little fun too! Our company socials bring our people together. So work hard, and then socialise even harder! We're excited to offer these amazing benefits to our hardworking teams. It's our way of showing appreciation for your dedication. At Lomond, we value diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants of all nationalities, backgrounds, abilities, and perspectives. Join us and experience a workplace that truly values you. Apply today!

Copping Joyce - Established 1898. Established in 1898, Copping Joyce offers a full range of real estate advisory services nationwide. Our services include valuations, healthcare, affordable housing, investment acquisitions and disposals, LPA receivership and development consultancy. We are a specialist valuation practice offering direct client exposure, responsibility for whole instructions, and an environment that rewards initiative, commercial thinking and business generation alongside technical excellence. We are seeking a Chartered Surveyor (MRICS) to join our Valuation team, specialising in loan security valuations for UK lenders. The role involves providing Red Book–compliant valuation advice across a range of commercial and mixed-use assets, including office, retail, industrial and logistics properties. The successful candidate will support secured lending decisions for banks, building societies and alternative lenders. About the Role Key responsibilities Deliver loan security valuations for new lending, refinances and periodic reviews.Manage instructions from receipt to issue, including inspections, analysis, valuation modelling and reporting.Prepare concise, lender-focused valuation reports with clear assumptions, sensitivities and risk commentary.Value a range of commercial property types, including offices, industrial/logistics, retail and mixed-use assets.Ensure compliance with RICS Red Book requirements, lender instructions and internal QA procedures.Maintain robust audit trails suitable for lender panel review.Communicate professionally with lender clients, borrowers, solicitors and managing agents.Contribute to business development through personal networks, repeat instructions and cross-referrals, with support from senior colleagues. Qualifications and Requirements MRICS (Chartered Surveyor)Proven experience in loan security valuations.Strong understanding of secured lending risk and credit-driven reporting.Excellent report writing, organisation and time management skills.Keen interest in building and maintaining client relationships.A full UK driving licence.

Job Title: Construction Solicitor Construction – Manager (Solicitor) Location: Manchester KPMG Law has a vision to become one of the world's largest legal practices, integrated as part of a broader multi-capability professional services firm and #1 of the Big Four. In an ever more complex and fast-moving business environment, clients are demanding connected business solutions delivered at scale, harnessing the power of technology and leveraging deep commercial acumen. Developing market leading legal capabilities in key disciplines is core to achieving this vision and represents a unique and exciting opportunity for ambitious and talented legal professionals. The KPMG Law UK Real Estate team started in December 2013 and is now 11 strong including 5 Partners with further growth plans during 2026 already acting on repeat investment, development and asset management mandates for private equity funds, sovereign wealth and listed property company clients. The team currently includes x1 Construction Partner and x1 Construction Senior Manager, hence the need to recruitment additional Construction capability at Manager level. What will you be doing: • Providing legal advice on a broad range of client solutions spanning some or all of the areas of construction legal advice., • Building relationships with other KPMG teams and KPMG clients to develop and provide multi-disciplinary solutions., • Project managing and driving projects to conclusion., • Training and mentoring more junior team members. What you will need to do it: • Post qualified experience in the construction sector ideally working within a real estate department acting for real estate investment and/or development clients and owners with repeat activity., • Experience working on real estate (and infrastructure if possible but not essential) building contracts, professional appointments, collateral warranties and other ancillary documents, including bonds and parent company guarantees. Experience working on development funding and/or development management agreements would also be advantageous., • An entrepreneurial self-starter who is excited by the opportunity to provide multi-disciplinary legal services in a different environment and manner while delivering a great service to clients., • Able to understand the legal solution within the wider picture and who is keen to become a more rounded business adviser., • A driven and proactive team player who enjoys working with people from different backgrounds and disciplines and is keen to assist with the development of junior team members., • A relationship builder who can spot and develop new opportunities and client relationships both within the KPMG network and externally., • A good technical lawyer with a solid knowledge of the relevant legislation and able to drive mandates forward., • Strong academic, technical, and personal skills are essential., • The ideal candidates are likely to come from law firms but candidates from competitor firms or in-house will also be considered., • As this sector is known to lack diversity, KPMG is dedicated to considering diverse profiles for this role. Why join us: • When combined with KPMG’s market leading tax and deal advisory practices in this area, a multi-disciplinary offering combining corporate and real estate lawyers will be compelling to the right candidate., • This is an opportunity to help continue to build the construction and wider real estate practice, leveraging off the very strong real estate tax and advisory client bases., • KPMG can be flexible on charge out rates as they work a lot on fixed pricing., • Exposure to a global professional services firm and KPMG’s network which covers 81 jurisdictions. Why KPMG Law: At a global level, KPMG Law already employs over 3,750 lawyers in 81 different countries across the world and is continuing to grow rapidly year on year. A cornerstone of the firm’s strategy in law is the UK market. As the second largest legal market in the world, it is critical to our global aspirations. • Our vision is to bring a fresh approach, delivering better business outcomes and transforming legal services for good., • Our aim is to invest to disrupt and create the UK’s leading integrated legal services business., • Our approach allows us to supply rounded legal solutions inspired by a deep industry knowledge and business insights from our wider practice areas of Tax, Consulting and Deal Advisory. All supported by a global legal network, • Our differentiator is our multi-disciplinary approach that sets us apart and which, from day one, will give you the opportunity to experience a broad range of legal projects with exposure to the wider KPMG network, here and abroad Next steps… Send your CV to our dedicated Recruitment Team and find out how you can help shape the future of the KPMG Legal.

Residential Conveyancing Fee Earner 📍 Location: Remote (UK-wide) or hybrid working from regional offices 💰 Salary: From £30,000 (DOE) 💸 Bonus: £8,000 – £18,000 (OTE up to £65,000) The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Residential Conveyancing Fee Earner to join a leading, technology-driven conveyancing business. This role offers a strong basic salary, excellent bonus potential, and the benefit of a fully supported environment—allowing you to focus purely on fee earning without the need to generate your own work. Why Join? • No business development required – a dedicated in-house sales team provides a consistent pipeline of work, • Access to modern, market-leading technology designed to streamline the conveyancing process, • Full support from specialist teams handling:, • Title checks, • Searches, • Mortgage offer checks, • Replies to enquiries, • ID verification, • No responsibility for file opening or post-completion work, • Strong relationships with leading estate agent partners, • Clear opportunities for career progression and internal development, • Extensive training resources available on demand The Role You will manage a varied caseload of residential conveyancing matters, delivering a high standard of service across a range of transaction types including freehold, leasehold, shared ownership, and new build. Key Responsibilities • Manage a caseload of 90+ files (dependent on experience), • Handle transactions from instruction through to completion, • Maintain high levels of client care while achieving completion targets, • Liaise with clients, estate agents, lenders, and third parties, • Work collaboratively with internal teams and provide guidance where required Requirements • Minimum 3 years’ experience managing a high-volume residential conveyancing caseload, • Strong understanding of the full conveyancing process, • Proficient in case management systems and IT platforms, • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, • Ability to meet deadlines and work effectively in a fast-paced, target-driven environment Salary & Benefits • Competitive salary with regular reviews, • Bonus potential of up to £18,000 per annum, • Flexible remote or hybrid working options, • Structured training and career development plan, • Support with CLC qualifications, • 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays, • Pension scheme & life assurance, • Holiday buy/sell scheme, • Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Free conveyancing services & retail discounts About the Role This position sits within a forward-thinking conveyancing environment that prioritises efficiency, innovation, and employee support, offering an excellent platform for experienced fee earners looking to maximise earnings and develop their careers.

Enfranchisement Solicitor (5+ PQE) | Fully Remote | £70 - £85k | Role: Enfranchisement Senior Solicitor – 5+ PQE Salary: £70,000 - £90,000 Firm: Boutique Property Firm Location: Remote working (2d/m in office) A progressive and friendly Legal 500 firm, that offers excellent remote working, is looking for a strong Senior Solicitor (Associate or Senior Associate) to join their reputable Enfranchisement team! They manage a diverse caseload of matters arising primarily from leaseholders in the London area, and consisting of high value and complex work. The firm is well established, focusing on property matters nationwide and offering a highly competitive renumeration package, including a percentage based bonus scheme. While they are based in the East Midlands, they are happy to offer significant amounts of remote working, with some current employees attending the office only only 2 days a month. This makes it an ideal opportunity for an ambitious Solicitor, based in London or regionally, looking to push their career forwards at a senior level while maintaining an excellent work/life balance! An ideal candidate will be ambitious, with an interest in progression and assisting with the development of the team and greater firm. Personal and professional growth is a key factor for this firm and while they describe themselves as commercially focused they maintain a collegiate and friendly atmosphere, often undertaking team building exercises with previous events including escape rooms, BBQs, karaoke, and office lunches. Responsibilities: • Manage a varied caseload of enfranchisement matters focusing on high value and complex leaseholder matters, including both statutory and contentious matters., • Assist partners with the management of the team, and support junior members of staff in developing their careers and managing cases,, • Develop a client-base following the business plans of those leading the team, handling clients directly and developing ongoing relationships,, • Assist with the continued growth of the team and greater firm,, • Time record to reasonable targets (approx 5.5h a day), Skills and Experience: • UK qualified Solicitor with 5+ years PQE in a reputable boutique, national or international firm,, • Experience and confidence managing enfranchisment matters,, • Keen proponent of team development and strong business development skills,, • Ability to lead in relevant matters while assisting junior members of staff,, • A passionate personality with an enthusiasm for personal growth and strong interpersonal skills. As renumeration, they offer a competitive salary and extensive remote working, with a significant benefits package available on request, including a generous bonus scheme based upon current billings. The firm offers excellent opportunities for progression and personal development. If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, contact Kalan Thomas at or call for a confidential discussion on 0208 078 9231 (office hours) or 07517 456559 (out of office hours). Property Litigation, Real Estate Litigation, Property Disputes Resolution, Real Estate Dispute Resolution

Legal Secretary / Executive Assistant Permanent | Hybrid – 50% WFH / 50% Office Based Manchester Insurance Department Are you an experienced Legal Secretary / Executive Assistant looking for your next challenge? Our client, a prestigious top 50 UK law firm, is seeking a proactive and highly organised Legal Secretary / Executive Assistant to join their Real Estate team. The Role As a Legal Secretary / Executive Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting a team of lawyers within the firm’s busy Insurance department. Your responsibilities will include managing complex diaries, coordinating meetings and travel arrangements, assisting with business development activities, and providing exceptional client service. You will also support financial administration, including billing and reporting, while working closely with internal support teams such as Document Production, Administrative Assistants, and Business Services. Key Responsibilities • Provide high-level administrative and executive support, ensuring smooth daily operations across the Insurance team., • Manage busy diaries, meetings, travel arrangements, and client appointments., • Assist with business development initiatives, including events, marketing materials, and legal directory submissions., • Oversee financial processes such as billing, proformas, and reporting., • Ensure compliance procedures are followed, including conflict checks and matter risk assessments., • Build and maintain strong relationships both internally and externally., • Collaborate with internal departments to deliver excellent client service. Ideal Candidate Our client is looking for an experienced, professional, and adaptable individual with previous experience in a professional services or legal environment. You will be confident managing multiple priorities, thrive in a fast-paced setting, and have a proactive approach to organisation and communication. Skills and Attributes • Previous experience as a Legal Secretary / Executive Assistant, ideally within a legal setting., • Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities, with the capacity to manage competing deadlines., • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal., • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy., • Ability to manage tasks independently while collaborating effectively within a wider team., • Experience in financial administration, including billing and reporting, is advantageous., • Confident using digital tools and internal systems to support client and matter management. What’s on Offer The role offers a competitive salary and benefits package. You’ll join a collaborative, inclusive team within a highly respected UK law firm that values personal growth and professional development. Why Join This Firm? This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a top-tier UK law firm that champions collaboration, innovation, and exceptional client service. With a strong reputation and a supportive working culture, the firm offers an excellent platform for career progression and long-term development. If you’re a motivated Executive Assistant looking to contribute to a dynamic Insurance team, this role could be the perfect fit. How to Apply If you’re interested in this opportunity, apply today. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Real Estate Senior Associate We are supporting a leading Top 50 UK law firm in their search for a talented Real Estate Senior Associate to join a growing and highly regarded team. If you are looking to take the next step in your career within a supportive, high-quality environment, we would love to hear from you. The Opportunity This role sits within a full-service real estate department handling complex and high-value work across both public and private sectors. You will gain exposure across a broad range of matters, including: Landlord & Tenant Investor & Developer transactions Real Estate Finance You will work alongside experienced Partners and senior lawyers, benefiting from strong mentorship and genuine progression prospects. The firm is widely recognised as a leading legal employer and is actively growing towards Top 30 status — making this an exciting moment to join. Requirements • Senior Associate experience in commercial real estate, gained at a large regional or City firm, • Technically strong with excellent drafting ability, • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, • Effective time and matter management, • Property management or development experience is desirable Benefits • Competitive salary, • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements, • Private healthcare, dental options, and wellbeing support, • Pension contributions up to 6%, • Life insurance and income protection, • Discounted gym membership, cycle to work, and tech scheme, • Travel loan and employee discounts How to Apply Please apply online or contact Isabel Hart at Spirehouse for a confidential discussion. Spirehouse Recruitment is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency. We practise a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all individuals.

Client Services Supervisor Manchester Office-based An established and highly regarded professional services organisation is seeking an experienced Client Services Supervisor to join its growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven supervisor or team leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional client experiences while leading and developing high-performing teams. The Role Acting as a key link between new clients and specialist departments, the Client Services function plays a vital role in ensuring enquiries are assessed efficiently and routed accurately. As Client Services Supervisor, you will oversee daily operations, support team performance, and ensure service delivery standards are consistently achieved. This role offers significant scope for professional growth, giving you the opportunity to analyse performance data, identify trends, and influence operational improvements that enhance both efficiency and client experience. Key Responsibilities • Lead, motivate and develop a team of Client Services Executives, driving performance and engagement, • Monitor KPIs and service standards, ensuring targets and business objectives are consistently met, • Take ownership of team outcomes, aligning decision-making with wider organisational strategy, • Organise and prioritise workloads to ensure efficiency, accuracy and timely completion of tasks, • Oversee enquiry assessment processes, supporting effective onboarding and decision-making, • Maintain clear communication with senior stakeholders, providing insights on performance and opportunities for improvement, • Act as a role model within the team, providing coaching, mentoring and ongoing support, • Monitor quality standards, encouraging accuracy and continuous improvement, • Participate in system testing and process enhancement initiatives, • Address performance, behavioural or capacity challenges proactively, • Contribute to leadership discussions by sharing operational observations and recommendations, • Adapt to evolving business needs with a proactive and flexible mindset About You • Proven experience as a supervisor or team leader, ideally within legal or professional services environments, • Strong experience managing KPIs and analysing performance metrics such as conversion rates, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Commercially aware, with a focus on service delivery and client experience, • Natural leader with the ability to build morale and foster a collaborative team culture, • Highly organised, reliable and detail-focused, • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, • Experience with case management systems is advantageous but not essential, • Knowledge of areas such as real estate, personal injury or clinical negligence would be beneficial

Conveyancing Assistant 📍 Manchester 🕒 Full-Time | Office-Based 💰Salary - Competitive DOE The Opportunity An established and growing law firm based in Manchester is looking to recruit a Conveyancing Assistant to join its busy residential property team. The firm has a strong pipeline of work and a solid reputation for client service, offering a supportive environment where individuals can develop and progress their careers. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with prior conveyancing experience who is looking to build on their technical knowledge and gain greater exposure to the full transaction lifecycle. The Role You will work closely with experienced fee earners, providing hands-on support across a wide range of residential conveyancing matters. The role offers exposure from initial instruction through to post-completion, making it ideal for someone looking to take the next step towards a fee-earning position. Key Responsibilities • Assist in managing a caseload of residential conveyancing matters, including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, • Support files from instruction through to exchange and completion, • Draft and prepare contracts, transfer deeds, completion statements, and client correspondence, • Carry out searches, Land Registry applications, and SDLT submissions, • Handle post-completion processes, ensuring all registrations and formalities are completed accurately, • Liaise with clients, estate agents, lenders, brokers, and third-party solicitors to ensure smooth transaction progression, • Provide regular updates to clients, maintaining a high level of service and communication, • Maintain accurate and compliant file management in line with regulatory requirements, • Assist fee earners with enquiries, title checks, and general transaction support About You • Previous experience as a Conveyancing Assistant, Legal Assistant, or Paralegal within residential property, • Good working knowledge of the conveyancing process, including pre- and post-completion stages, • Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks, • Confident communicator with strong client care skills, • Proactive, organised, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced, team environment, • Keen to progress within conveyancing and develop into a fee-earning role Salary & Benefits • Competitive salary (DOE), • Opportunity to gain hands-on experience across the full conveyancing process, • Supportive team with ongoing training and development, • Clear progression opportunities within the firm Working Arrangements • Full-time, office-based role in Manchester, • Stable, long-term opportunity within a busy and growing team This is an ideal role for a conveyancing assistant looking to join a firm where they can develop their skills, gain responsibility, and progress their career in residential property.

Title: Real Estate Associate — 3+ PQE (Leeds / Fully Remote) Salary: £60,000 – £64,000 Location: Leeds or Fully Remote — Flexible (minimal, planned travel) Real Estate Associate, Leeds or fully remote, £60k–£85k. Predictable workload, one client focus, reduced hours pressure, and genuine long-term flexibility. If you’re a real estate lawyer tired of late nights driven by last-minute urgency, constant client switching, and being tied to an office for work that doesn’t require it — this role is designed to fix those problems. You’ll join a structured legal delivery team built around one major client, where the focus is on consistency, planning, and sustainable performance. The result is high-quality work, without the chaos that usually comes with it. What’s different about this role • Fully remote as standard: Work from home long-term, with only occasional, planned office visits, • No more constant switching: Dedicated to one major client, allowing you to build real expertise and avoid repetitive onboarding, • Predictable workflow: Work is managed through a structured model, reducing last-minute pressure and giving you visibility over your week, • Less admin, more legal work: Streamlined processes and legal tech remove friction from day-to-day tasks What’s in it for you • £60,000 – £85,000 salary, • Fully remote working with minimal, planned travel, • A more predictable working pattern designed to reduce out-of-hours pressure, • Dedicated client focus for deeper expertise and stronger relationships, • Structured onboarding and ongoing training support, • Long-term progression within a large, well-supported real estate team, • Access to modern legal technology to improve efficiency The Work • Drafting and negotiating commercial leases (new, renewals and reversionary), • Preparing ancillary documents including licences to alter and rent deposit deeds, • Managing tenant due diligence and liaising with client advisors, • Handling lease management matters (assignments, underlettings, variations), • Supervising junior lawyers and supporting wider transactional work where needed What We’re Looking For • 3+ PQE in commercial real estate (England & Wales qualified) Solicitor, Legal Executive or CLC., • Experience with landlord and tenant work, ideally within structured or high-volume environments, • Comfortable working within defined processes and delivery models, • Strong client communication and relationship-building skills, • A practical, commercially focused approach The Culture This is a team built around removing the unnecessary pressures that drive burnout in traditional private practice. You’ll be trusted to manage your work, supported by clear systems, and surrounded by colleagues who value consistency over constant urgency. Ready to step into a Real Estate Associate role where you can work fully remotely while gaining control over your time and workload? Apply now without delay, we are shortlisting this week! If you need more information, please contact James @ Wilson Mannion Recruitment. Also searched as: Commercial Property Solicitor, Property Associate, Real Estate Lawyer, Commercial Property Lawyer

Residential Real Estate Solicitor / Licensed Conveyancer | 2-10 years PQE | £50,000-£80,000 An exciting new opportunity to join and strengthen the team at a Legal 500 Firm. Our clients offer business that prioritises strong relationships and delivers a legal service that sets them apart from the rest. Currently experiencing a period of growth, they are looking to expand their Residential property department by appointing a conveyancing solicitor, licensed conveyancer to work alongside their current team. The firm are consistently winning new work and are looking to expand the team to support this. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years experience, with a proven track record of managing their own caseload of residential property matters. The successful candidate will be able to effectively handle a caseload of a wide range of transactions including sales, purchases and re-mortgages of freehold and leasehold properties. The Candidate • 5+ PQE in Residential Property/Conveyancing, • Ability to run a full case load of varied Residential property matters, • Good organisation and time management skills, • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, • Able to run their own caseload from inception to completion, • Effective management of conveyancing matters The Benefits & How to Apply • Salary up to £80,000 depending on experience, • Incredibly lucrative bonus structure, • Hybrid Flexibility, • Private healthcare, • Travel loan, • Pension Scheme Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation. Contact: Alex-Jay Blackledge-Murphy, Recruitment Consultant Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 07949315621 Email: More About William James Recruitment William James Recruitment is the number one recruitment partner to law firms in the UK & internationally. We work with a variety of top-tier clients including a range of Legal 500 firms.

PROJECT MANAGER (NORTH REGION) Contract: Government Location: North of England (hybrid role with regional travel) Hours of work: 40 Contract Type: Permanent We are seeking a Project Manager to deliver end-to-end project management services across a diverse portfolio of construction and facilities projects for Natural England under a government contract. This role will involve managing capital projects and MAC works across a broad estate, including laboratories, operational buildings, and farms and agricultural infrastructure. Job Description We are looking for an experienced professional who is comfortable operating across multiple sites and stakeholders, with strong commercial, compliance, and delivery focus. The role covers the North Region, from Birmingham through to Scotland, and requires regular travel depending on workload. Key Responsibilities • Deliver end-to-end project management across capital projects and MAC works for client and Natural England portfolios, • Lead the planning and delivery of projects aligned to commercial, operational, and client objectives, • Identify and develop new project opportunities within the account, • Build strong relationships with the ISS Country Team, key stakeholders, and external clients, • Hold P&L accountability in line with country requirements, • Develop effective delivery models and manage resources across multiple projects, • Ensure robust commercial governance, compliance, and risk management, • Oversee supply chain performance, embedding best-practice processes to maintain high service standards About You • Proven Project Manager experience within Construction or Facilities Management (public sector experience desirable), • Experience delivering projects valued at £1.5m–£3.0m, • Professional background in Construction, Engineering, or the Built Environment, • Qualified to HNC level (or equivalent) in a technical or management discipline, • Strong knowledge of CDM, RIBA stages (or equivalent frameworks), and UK Health & Safety regulations, • Demonstrable Health & Safety compliance management., • Experience estimating project costs and producing professional tender documentation., • Strong IT literacy, including MS Office, MS Project and Monday.com., • Holds NEBOSH, IOSH, SMSTS qualified (or actively working towards), • Must hold a full UK driving licence and be comfortable with regional travel. All candidates must be able to obtain BPSS Security Clearance. Click here for more info: ___ The Company ISS is a global leader in workplace and facilities management, helping organisations create environments where people and businesses can thrive. We partner with clients across sectors—from healthcare to finance—to deliver smart, sustainable solutions that improve everyday experiences. We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, committed to diversity, wellbeing, and supporting the Armed Forces community. As a Disability Confident employer, we’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible. If you require any adjustments, please contact our Resourcing Team—we’ll be happy to support you. Join ISS and be part of something bigger. If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing

Commercial Property Solicitor – Investment (4+ PQE) Location: Manchester Practice: Commercial Property / Real Estate A highly regarded commercial law firm is looking to recruit a Commercial Property Solicitor (4+ PQE) to join its growing Investment team in Manchester. The Role You will join a well-established and expanding real estate practice, advising on a broad range of commercial property matters with a focus on investment work. Your experience will include: • Acquisitions and disposals (investment and owner-occupied assets), • Landlord & tenant and asset management work, • Supporting on development and regeneration projects, • Advising on property finance, restructuring and distressed assets The Team The commercial property team is recognised as one of the most experienced and well-regarded in the North West, advising on high-value and complex transactions for a diverse client base including investors, developers and high-net-worth individuals. The Candidate • Qualified solicitor with 4+ years’ PQE in commercial property, • Strong experience in investment and asset management work, • Excellent communication and client-handling skills, • Join a growing and highly respected real estate team, • Exposure to high-quality investment work in the Manchester market, • Strong client base including HNW individuals and established businesses, • Collaborative, agile environment with genuine progression opportunities

Real Estate Litigation Solicitor (5+ PQE) | Fully Remote | £70 - £85k | Role: Real Estate Litigation Senior Solicitor – 5+ PQE Salary: £70,000 - £90,000 Firm: Boutique Property Firm Location: Remote working (2d/m in office) A progressive and friendly Legal 500 firm, that offers excellent remote working, is looking for a strong Senior Solicitor (Associate or Senior Associate) to join their reputable Property Litigation team! They manage a diverse caseload of complex property disputes, arising primarily from residential estates in the London area, and including high quality landlord and tenant, service charge, development, property management, dilapidation, possession, and forfeiture matters. The firm is well established, focusing on property matters nationwide and offering a highly competitive renumeration package, including a percentage based bonus scheme. While they are based in the East Midlands, they are happy to offer significant amounts of remote working, with some current employees attending the office only only 2 days a month. This makes it an ideal opportunity for an ambitious Solicitor, based in London or regionally, looking to push their career forwards at a senior level while maintaining an excellent work/life balance! An ideal candidate will be ambitious, with an interest in progression and assisting with the development of the team and greater firm. The firm would consider litigation solicitors with a civil caseload and property experience as they feel that while training can be provided, a strong personality fit is absolutely key and essential. The firm often undertakes team building exercises with previous events hosted after quarterly meetings including escape rooms, BBQs, karaoke, and office lunches. Responsibilities: • Manage a diverse caseload of property disputes focusing on residential estates to include service charge disputes, development disputes, and property management disputes., • Assist partners with the management of the team, and support junior members of staff in developing their careers and managing cases,, • Develop a client-base following the business plans of those leading the team, handling clients directly and developing ongoing relationships,, • Assist with the continued growth of the team and greater firm,, • Time record to reasonable targets (approx 5.5h a day), Skills and Experience: • UK qualified Solicitor with 5+ years PQE in a reputable boutique, national or international firm,, • Experience and confidence managing a variety of residential property litigation matters (training to be provided on any missing areas),, • Keen proponent of team development and strong business development skills,, • Ability to lead in relevant matters while assisting junior members of staff,, • A passionate personality with an enthusiasm for personal growth and strong interpersonal skills. As renumeration, they offer a competitive salary and extensive remote working, with a significant benefits package available on request, including a generous bonus scheme based upon current billings. The firm offers excellent opportunities for progression and personal development. If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, contact Kalan Thomas at or call for a confidential discussion on 0208 078 9231 (office hours) or 07517 456559 (out of office hours). Property Litigation, Real Estate Litigation, Property Disputes Resolution, Real Estate Dispute Resolution

Real Estate Partner We are working with a leading Top 50 UK law firm to identify an experienced Real Estate Partner to join a high-performing, full-service real estate team. If you are ready to take on a senior leadership role within a firm on an exciting growth trajectory, we would be delighted to speak with you. The Opportunity This is a genuine partnership opportunity within a well-regarded real estate department delivering complex, high-value work across both the public and private sectors. The team has established strength across: Landlord & Tenant Investor & Developer work Real Estate Finance As a Partner, you will bring leadership, business development capability, and technical excellence to a collaborative and ambitious team. The firm is on a clear trajectory towards becoming a Top 30 UK law firm, offering significant scope to grow your practice and profile. Requirements • Partner-level experience in commercial real estate, gained at a large regional or City firm, • Strong business development credentials. An existing client following is desirable but not essential., • Technically excellent with strong drafting ability, • Proven ability to lead and develop junior team members, • Experience in property management or development is desirable, • Strong communication and interpersonal skills Benefits • Competitive salary, • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements, • Private healthcare, dental options, and wellbeing support, • Pension contributions up to 6%, • Life insurance and income protection, • Discounted gym membership, cycle to work, and tech scheme, • Travel loan and employee discounts How to Apply Please apply for this role online or contact us at Spirehouse for a confidential discussion. Spirehouse Recruitment is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency. We practise a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all individuals.

Real Estate Development Processor | Leading developer | Manchester | Up to £35k Neos Global Search is partnering with one of the most innovate developers and investors in the real estate space, looking to raise the bar with a calibre individual to sit at the intersection of development, legal and project management. Working within a dynamic team with full visibility of senior leadership, you will lead on your own portfolio of real estate clients: Key deliverables: • Managing and reviewing all drawdowns and costs in line with the agreed development budget, • Setting up initial file on completion of the JV agreements, JCT and Purchase of the land/Property, • Ownership of the ongoing review of the file including the development, the plans, the initial QS Report, the Budget and any special conditions, • Facing-off with the client throughout the build on their costings, program issues, etc, • Instructing and liaising with the external QS (and internal) and the partner in relation to monthly inspections and drawdowns, • Ensuring the build partner is building on time, to budget and managing the relevant process at key dates to ensure no delays on site, • Reviewing planning documents, drawings and development plans. Ensuring planning conditions are submitted on time and approved and ensuring any issues dealt with quickly and efficiently, • Cultivating strong working relationships with the sales and marketing department in good time for marketing and release of units to sale, • Checking any spec and ensuring this is followed through on the building and in order to obtain accurate pricing for sales and details for marketing, • Obtaining all relevant sign offs including Build Control, Warranty and pre- completion certificates (EPC’s, SAPS, Electricity, etc.), • In short, full monitoring of each project The person • Familiar with development processes, planning matters and QS monitoring and/or lending monitoring on development projects and understanding planning conditions and building regulations. Experience of legal matters would be highly advantageous., • This role is broad and varied, therefore would suit someone with experience in all or any of the following departments: Legal/Property/Development/Development Lending environment/Surveying or has studied a Law, QS related degree or a similar RICS accredited degree., • Crucially, the right person matter. If your bright, ambitious and collaborative, you’ll be right at home! Please note, this is not a remote-based role.

Our multi-office Greater Manchester (West) based client is seeking an experienced Residential Conveyancing Manager to lead a busy residential property team. The successful candidate will manage a team of fee earners and support staff, oversee a varied caseload from instruction to completion, ensure consistently high standards of client care and compliance, and drive continuous improvement in processes, systems and service delivery. This role offers strong opportunities for leadership, professional development and involvement in strategic projects across the property team. Hybrid, 3 to 4 days in office Key responsibilities: • Lead and manage the residential conveyancing team, providing coaching, supervision and workload allocation to ensure efficient case progression and high-quality client service., • Own responsibility for end-to-end management of complex and high-value residential files, ensuring matters progress to key milestones and issues are escalated and resolved promptly., • Maintain oversight of case management and file compliance, ensuring accurate electronic and paper file maintenance, clear case notes, and adherence to firm procedures and regulatory requirements including AML and client identification checks., • Implement and monitor key performance indicators and service standards for the team; identify and address bottlenecks to maintain throughput and improve turnaround times., • Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, surveyors and other third parties to manage expectations, negotiate timescales and resolve transactional issues in a professional manner., • Oversee preparation and quality-checking of pre-completion documentation, completion statements and post-completion registration with HM Land Registry including use of digital submission processes; manage follow-up on requisitions on title., • Manage billing processes for the team, ensure accurate time recording, review costs and disbursements and support fee earners with billing queries to optimise realisation and cashflow., • Drive continuous improvement by reviewing and updating templates, checklists and workflows; champion adoption of conveyancing technology and digital tools to enhance efficiency and reduce risk., • Recruit, coach and develop team members; deliver training and inductions and foster a collaborative, client-focused culture that maintains confidentiality and professional standards., • 5 years PQE with proven experience managing a residential conveyancing team within a law firm or conveyancing practice, with demonstrable success in team leadership and delivery of service targets., • Strong technical knowledge of residential property transactions including sales, purchases, remortgages and transfers of equity; familiarity with HM Land Registry processes and digital submissions is essential., • Sound understanding of compliance obligations, including AML, client identity checks and file audit requirements, with experience implementing and monitoring controls., • Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage multiple complex files and competing demands while maintaining attention to detail., • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a professional manner when dealing with clients, fee earners and external stakeholders; ability to negotiate and resolve issues effectively., • Commercial awareness with experience of managing billing, fee recovery and productivity; numeracy and accuracy in preparing completion figures and statements., • Proactive and solutions-focused approach with the ability to lead change, promote best practice and embed new systems and processes., • High level of digital literacy including Microsoft Office and experience of legal case management and conveyancing software; willingness to evaluate and implement technology improvements., • Relevant professional qualifications or evidence of continuous professional development within residential property law desirable.