Estates Officer - Site Surveying
Location: Travel required to sites within the Yorkshire and Central area. The role can be based either near Sheffield or Leeds. We are also recruiting this role at a Birmingham location and a Manchester location.
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Hybrid

Harworth Group plc is one of the leading land and property regeneration companies in the UK, owning and managing over 14,000 acres on around 100 sites in the North of England and the Midlands.

Premium listed on the London Stock Exchange, success has been driven by a high-profile board with a business plan built on the "Harworth Way" - strengthening the communities they work in, environmental sustainability, people-centric culture, developing strong partnerships, and applying the highest standards of governance.

With an enviable work culture and range of employee benefits, this is one of the leading employers in Yorkshire.

Benefits:

• Car allowance
• 30 days holiday + bank holidays
• Annual bonus
• Private medical
• Generous pension and life assurance
• Hybrid working model
• Employee assistance program
• Income protection
• Share incentive plan

Role Overview:

We are seeking a proactive Project Works Estates Officer / Assistant Site & Facilities Officer to support the estate management of Harworth land sites and the management and maintenance of Harworth-owned infrastructure on sites across the Yorkshire area. This role offers an exciting opportunity to manage both planned and reactive maintenance projects, ensuring efficient site functioning in a fast-paced environment.

Working closely with the Estates Manager, and supporting Project Managers in the project delivery of development sites, key duties will include:

• Regular site inspections, including but not limited to health & safety visits, boundary surveys, insurance inspections, EA permit requirements
• Record inspections on the system and take action according to risks identified, putting measures in place to mitigate future risks.
• Oversee site restoration aftercare, liaising with relevant external partners and bodies such as local councils.
• Managing planned and reactive works including putting in place and overseeing external contractors and consultants, project managing CDM compliance
• Work with site ecologists to ensure compliance with any ESG requirements
• Assist and support the Environment, Health & Safety team with site legacy issues
• Carry out statutory inspections to ensure compliance with regulatory authorities where relevant.
• Emergency response in the event of incidents on site.

Working with the Estates Manager during adoptions, to:

• Prioritise and programme works
• Support with the testing / servicing of infrastructure, such as drainage systems and pumping stations
• Assist with the identification of any remedial works to Harworth-owned infrastructure whilst undertaking site inspections
• Project manage low-value remedial works including setting on and managing contractors
• Liaise with and chase up local authorities, highways authorities, housebuilders, and statutory undertakers where required

About You:

• Experience in estates management and minor works oversight
• Knowledge of CDM regulations and health and safety practices
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Experience with brownfield sites desirable
• NEBOSH qualification (preferred)

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing plc business who are leaders in their field.