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Surveyor of the Fabric Location: London
Westminster Abbey is a unique historical and architectural treasure, encapsulating over a thousand years of British history. Benedictine monks first came to this site in the middle of the tenth century, establishing a tradition of daily worship which continues to this day. The Abbey is a living church and occupies a central place in the celebration of great events for the nation and remains one of the most beautiful architectural masterpieces in Britain, attracting over 1 million worshippers and visitors each year. The Abbey is a building of outstanding national and international importance which the quality of care for its fabric has to reflect.
As Surveyor of the Fabric you will be the principal adviser to the Dean and Chapter on all matters relating to the repair, maintenance, conservation and development of Westminster Abbey, its associated properties and precincts. You will have the expertise to deal with planning consents, programme delivery and the appointment of specialist advisers, whilst delivering quinquennial inspections and annual reports addressing the future fabric and furnishings of the Abbey. You will ensure effective working relationships are maintained and developed with the Dean and Chapter, the Westminster Abbey Fabric Commission and planning authorities and will have a significant role in risk management.
CHESHIRE • LONDON • YORKSHIRE Member of the
Governing Body CHAIR OF ESTATES & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
We seek expressions of interest from high calibre individuals who would like to join our Governing Body and Chair the School’s Estates & Infrastructure Committee, to help take forward our vision and strategy as we approach our centenary in 2016.
Enthusiasm, energy and commitment to higher education and the work of the School are essential requirements, as is experience of working at senior level in a large and complex organisation, ideally with a track-record of developing estate strategies focussed on improved service delivery and value for money.
This is an opportunity to make a contribution to determining the strategic direction of this leading centre for the study of Asia, Africa and the Middle East, particularly strategic planning and policy development relating to the School’s estate and infrastructure.
To find out more information about the role and how to apply, please visit http://www.soas.ac.uk/hr/
Closing date: 16th September 2011.
“We particularly welcome applications from women, from disabled people and from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within SOAS at senior management levels”
SOAS values diversity and aims to be an equal opportunities employer. Ishigami
Architecture as Air 28.06.11 – 16.10.11
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Winner of the Golden Lion for best project at the Venice Biennale of Architecture, 2010
Supported by SHISEIDO CO., LTD, Japan Foundation and The National Lottery through Arts Council England
Junya Ishigami, Architecture as air: study for château la coste, Venice Biennale of Architecture, 2010 © Yasushi Ichikawa
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We are seeking to appoint an experienced Architect or Chartered Surveyor, renowned for their expertise in the conservation of historic ecclesiastical buildings. You will have extensive experience of church repairs and re-orderings with an appreciation of the functioning of the liturgy and its impact on the Abbey’s fabric. Your aesthetic judgement will be beyond reproach and you will have the capability to analyse issues and make and present highly complex philosophical and design solutions. You will be innovative in approach with excellent influencing skills.
For detailed information about this role and how to apply, please visit www.wickland-westcott.co.uk or for an informal discussion regarding your suitability, please contact our advising consultant John Dodd on 01625 508100. Interested applicants should send a covering letter and detailed CV to 6025@wickland-westcott.co.uk. Closing date for applications is 3rd October 2011. The financial package for this role will be negotiable and it is unlikely that the commitment will be for less than three days a week.