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Are you an experienced environmental health professional ready to lead and make an impact? Rushcliffe Borough Council has an exciting Principal Officer (Environmental Protection and Housing) opportunity! Location: Rushcliffe, Nottingham, NG2 7YG Salary: LS07 £51,105-£54,198 per annum (pro-rata) Job Type: 18 Month Fixed Term Contract Hours: 14.5 hrs per week Closing Date: Sunday 23rd August 2026 midnight About Us: Rushcliffe Borough Council is a high performing, forward-looking local authority serving one of Nottinghamshire's most thriving boroughs. We are committed to protecting and improving the health, wellbeing and environment of our communities through specialist environmental protection and housing services. Principal Officer - The Role: This is a fixed term contract role working 14.5 hours per week, providing an ideal opportunity to consolidate management experience and deliver technical and operational leadership within the Environmental Health management team. You will work closely with the Assistant Director for Public Protection and another Principal Officer, managing a defined group of staff and providing technical leadership across environmental protection and private sector housing. You will also contribute to formulating the policy framework for environmental health and have opportunities to attend the Council's Leadership Forum to contribute to wider management and leadership across the organisation. Principal Officer - Key Responsibilities: - Manage a defined group of staffing resources and provide technical leadership across environmental protection and private sector housing areas - Oversee industrial pollution control including investigation of statutory nuisance complaints, contaminated land, air quality, and private sector housing enforcement - Undertake line management, performance management and reporting responsibilities for your team - Work with the Assistant Director for Public Protection to develop environmental health policy frameworks Principal Officer - You: - Current or recent post-qualification experience in environmental health with knowledge of current legislation and practice in at least one of the following: industrial pollution control, contaminated land, air quality, or private sector housing - Excellent communication skills and ability to lead a small team of technical and environmental health officers - Experience in management or willingness to develop management capability (secondment candidates from local government considered) Why Work For Us : - Local Government pension scheme - Competitive annual leave allowance including buying and selling leave - Reduced membership fees at council leisure centres - Free car parking - Remote-working opportunities - Car leasing scheme - Cycle to work scheme - Rushcliffe Rewards discount platform - Employee Assistance Programme - Training and support for continuous professional development and personal development Closing Date: Sunday 23rd August 2026 midnight Interviews: W/C 31st August 2026 To submit your application for this exciting Principal Officer opportunity, click Apply today! TPBN1_UKTJ

Assistant Quantity Surveyor Location Nottingham, East Midlands (Site Based) Project £25m Private Healthcare Development Salary Up to £42,000 per annum + comprehensive benefits package The Role We are seeking an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team on a prestigious £25 million private healthcare scheme in Nottingham. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career with a well-established Tier 2 Main Contractor, working alongside experienced commercial professionals on a high-profile project. Reporting directly to the Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will provide commercial support to the project team throughout the construction lifecycle. The role is primarily site-based, offering valuable exposure to all aspects of commercial management, procurement, cost control, subcontract administration and financial reporting. You will play an important role in ensuring the project is administered efficiently, commercial objectives are achieved, and strong relationships are maintained with both the client and the supply chain. Key Responsibilities Assist the Senior Quantity Surveyor with the commercial management of the project from procurement through to final account. Support the procurement and appointment of subcontractors and suppliers. Assist with the preparation, measurement and valuation of subcontract works. Monitor subcontractor applications, payments, variations and final accounts. Help prepare monthly cost reports, forecasts and earned value analysis. Assist in the preparation of valuations and applications for payment. Monitor project costs, identify commercial risks and support the implementation of mitigation measures. Ensure accurate records are maintained for variations, compensation events and contractual correspondence. Assist with the preparation of certificates, accruals and cost/value reconciliations. Support the commercial team in ensuring contractual compliance under JCT or NEC forms of contract. Build and maintain positive working relationships with the site management team, clients, consultants and subcontractors. What We're Looking For Skills & Experience Previous commercial experience working for a Main Contractor, either as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or through a placement or graduate role. A degree or HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline (or currently working towards one). Familiarity with JCT and/or NEC forms of contract. Understanding of current construction legislation and commercial practices. Experience or knowledge of subcontract procurement, measurement, valuations and cost control. Understanding of monthly reporting, forecasting and earned value analysis. Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail. Competent in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Personal Attributes A positive attitude with a genuine desire to develop a career in Quantity Surveying. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively within a collaborative project team. Well organised with good planning and time management skills. Self-motivated with the ability to manage competing priorities. A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement. Commitment to delivering high standards of quality, compliance and customer service. What's On Offer Salary up to £42,000 per annum. Comprehensive benefits package including car allowance/company car, pension, annual leave and bonus scheme. Opportunity to work on a landmark £25m private healthcare development in Nottingham. Structured career progression with ongoing training and professional development. Support towards professional membership (RICS or CIOB). Exposure to experienced commercial professionals within a successful Tier 2 Main Contractor. A collaborative and supportive working environment with genuine opportunities for career progression