Job: Construction Consultant, AEA

Role purpose: The role is to work with other construction sector consultants, customers and contractors to contribute to the development and implementation of Government policy through: · Strategic development and business planning of the programmes · Contracting and management of knowledge and evidence gathering projects from their initial specification through to publication of the results The posts are primarily to support the Envirowise and/or Building Regulations Programmes and hence we are seeking consultants with appropriate experience in: Resource efficiency/waste minimisation in design and construction and/or Energy efficiency, health and safety aspects of Building Regulations The Person Successful candidates will demonstrate the following business skills: Essential: · Problem solving · Exercising judgement · Communicating (Oral, written & presenting) · Networking and liaising · Leading · Delegation and follow-up · Change orientation Desirable: · Organising · Making decisions · Influencing · Working to commercial imperatives Required personal attributes: · Experience of working within the construction industry from managerial responsibilities in major organizations, industry associations and/or Government agencies to working with skill trade suppliers on site · Skills in networking with the influencers in construction companies · Knowledge of waste and resource efficiency issues in the construction industry · Knowledge of building design issues · Experience of working in accordance with Government policy initiatives and regulations related to the construction industry · Relationship building, client-liaison, and subcontractor management · Ability to present to wide ranging audiences in the construction sector · Commercial awareness, be able to identify and act on the views and needs of the stakeholders/customers, in designing business solutions, shaping and spotting business opportunities, · Plan projects and resources · Fact find and analysis information, produce professional reports · Ability to monitor and ensure quality of own work · Champion change, identify areas for improvement which will improve performance of the project or business and demonstrates a personal belief in and commitment to change · Test and challenge assumptions · Work creatively · Relevant degree or equivalent · All successful candidates will respond positively to change and be able to drive change within an organisation. Technical skills: · Consultancy/project management · Building design · Waste Management All successful candidates will respond positively to change and be able to drive change within an organisation. In return for your commitment, drive and enthusiasm, we offer an extremely attractive remuneration and benefits package, a personal development plan, and the opportunity to make a difference in a challenging and rewarding field. To express your interest in joining our prestigious organisation please visit our career pages at www.aeat.com, where you will find further information on our current vacancies or alternatively send your CV to recruit@aeat.co.uk The AEA group strives to be an equal opportunities employer.

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