Handle Recruitment are looking for an experienced freelance Fashion Production Manager to join an iconic streetwear brand as they relaunch in 2026! About our client: From London to the world. Our client started on a Portobello market stall in 1989 and quickly rose to prominence through British '90s rap and club culture, later becoming synonymous with the early 2000s grime scene. Recognised as the UK's first credible streetwear label, the brand fused subcultural aesthetics with bold, graphic-driven style. Early licensing in Japan (1991) and the US (1995) helped establish it as a global cult icon.Now, in 2025, our client returns with a recalibrated vision through a new brand platform: City-to-City (C2C). Relaunching as a next-generation streetwear brand designed for today's dynamic marketplace, the brand is more international in both attitude and outlook-rooted in legacy but engineered for the present, setting the tempo for what's next. East London - Hybrid Freelance - Part time - 2/3 days a week £250+ day rate Role Overview: The Freelance Production Manager will act as the central connector between the internal design team, product and brand strategists, merchandiser, and external factory network. They will oversee end-to-end product production, ensuring timelines, costs, and quality benchmarks are met, with oversight of sampling, tech packing, and factory communications. The role includes initiating and managing a clear design-to-production workflow across the Brand Lead, Product Consultant, Designer, and Junior Designer, tracking progress, attending key meetings, and taking ownership of follow-up actions.This role suits a proactive, highly organised operator with deep apparel production experience and a strong global factory network, capable of managing rapid production cycles while maintaining quality and ethical sourcing standards. Key Responsibilities: Production Planning & Management Develop and manage production schedules to meet design, sampling, and launch deadlines. Source, vet, and manage manufacturers and suppliers, ensuring timely procurement and production. Oversee full production, ensuring quality, accuracy, and brand consistency. Identify and resolve production delays or bottlenecks, escalating when necessary. Coordinate key buy meetings, fit models, and ensure thorough documentation. Sampling & Product Development Manage the end-to-end sampling process, including reference buys, protos, SMS, and PPS samples. Track sampling budgets and timelines. Work closely with design to ensure samples are delivered and reviewed on schedule. Supplier & Manufacturer Relations Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors to ensure high-quality, timely production. Negotiate pricing, lead times, and terms to optimise costs. Conduct quality checks and audits; scope and cross-sample new factory partners. Team Collaboration & Leadership Bridge creative, merchandising, and brand teams to align vision with production realities. Provide regular updates to leadership on progress, risks, and solutions. Support teams in meeting deadlines across all product stages. Quality Control & Compliance Oversee quality control, ensuring products meet design, fit, and construction standards. Ensure compliance with industry regulations, ethical sourcing, and sustainability guidelines. Maintain sustainability and documentation standards for all products and packaging. Budget Management Monitor production and logistics budgets, keeping projects within financial parameters. Seek cost-effective solutions and process improvements. Support margin objectives via competitive supplier negotiations. Reporting & Analysis Produce regular production status reports. Track KPIs to monitor efficiency, cost, and delivery adherence. Analyse processes to implement continuous improvements. Experience & Skills: 5+ years' experience in apparel production management, ideally in streetwear, premium contemporary, or youth fashion. Proven track record managing end-to-end production across multiple SKUs, categories, and suppliers. Established network of trusted manufacturers in the UK, Europe, and Asia. Strong technical knowledge of garment construction, fabrics, trims, finishing, and compliance. Proficient in production tracking systems and tech pack management. Excellent negotiation, communication, and vendor relationship skills. Highly organised, solutions-driven, and able to thrive in a fast-paced start-up. Detail-oriented with appreciation for design integrity and streetwear culture. Apply below today if you have the relevant skills! Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Dec 04, 2025
Contractor
Handle Recruitment are looking for an experienced freelance Fashion Production Manager to join an iconic streetwear brand as they relaunch in 2026! About our client: From London to the world. Our client started on a Portobello market stall in 1989 and quickly rose to prominence through British '90s rap and club culture, later becoming synonymous with the early 2000s grime scene. Recognised as the UK's first credible streetwear label, the brand fused subcultural aesthetics with bold, graphic-driven style. Early licensing in Japan (1991) and the US (1995) helped establish it as a global cult icon.Now, in 2025, our client returns with a recalibrated vision through a new brand platform: City-to-City (C2C). Relaunching as a next-generation streetwear brand designed for today's dynamic marketplace, the brand is more international in both attitude and outlook-rooted in legacy but engineered for the present, setting the tempo for what's next. East London - Hybrid Freelance - Part time - 2/3 days a week £250+ day rate Role Overview: The Freelance Production Manager will act as the central connector between the internal design team, product and brand strategists, merchandiser, and external factory network. They will oversee end-to-end product production, ensuring timelines, costs, and quality benchmarks are met, with oversight of sampling, tech packing, and factory communications. The role includes initiating and managing a clear design-to-production workflow across the Brand Lead, Product Consultant, Designer, and Junior Designer, tracking progress, attending key meetings, and taking ownership of follow-up actions.This role suits a proactive, highly organised operator with deep apparel production experience and a strong global factory network, capable of managing rapid production cycles while maintaining quality and ethical sourcing standards. Key Responsibilities: Production Planning & Management Develop and manage production schedules to meet design, sampling, and launch deadlines. Source, vet, and manage manufacturers and suppliers, ensuring timely procurement and production. Oversee full production, ensuring quality, accuracy, and brand consistency. Identify and resolve production delays or bottlenecks, escalating when necessary. Coordinate key buy meetings, fit models, and ensure thorough documentation. Sampling & Product Development Manage the end-to-end sampling process, including reference buys, protos, SMS, and PPS samples. Track sampling budgets and timelines. Work closely with design to ensure samples are delivered and reviewed on schedule. Supplier & Manufacturer Relations Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors to ensure high-quality, timely production. Negotiate pricing, lead times, and terms to optimise costs. Conduct quality checks and audits; scope and cross-sample new factory partners. Team Collaboration & Leadership Bridge creative, merchandising, and brand teams to align vision with production realities. Provide regular updates to leadership on progress, risks, and solutions. Support teams in meeting deadlines across all product stages. Quality Control & Compliance Oversee quality control, ensuring products meet design, fit, and construction standards. Ensure compliance with industry regulations, ethical sourcing, and sustainability guidelines. Maintain sustainability and documentation standards for all products and packaging. Budget Management Monitor production and logistics budgets, keeping projects within financial parameters. Seek cost-effective solutions and process improvements. Support margin objectives via competitive supplier negotiations. Reporting & Analysis Produce regular production status reports. Track KPIs to monitor efficiency, cost, and delivery adherence. Analyse processes to implement continuous improvements. Experience & Skills: 5+ years' experience in apparel production management, ideally in streetwear, premium contemporary, or youth fashion. Proven track record managing end-to-end production across multiple SKUs, categories, and suppliers. Established network of trusted manufacturers in the UK, Europe, and Asia. Strong technical knowledge of garment construction, fabrics, trims, finishing, and compliance. Proficient in production tracking systems and tech pack management. Excellent negotiation, communication, and vendor relationship skills. Highly organised, solutions-driven, and able to thrive in a fast-paced start-up. Detail-oriented with appreciation for design integrity and streetwear culture. Apply below today if you have the relevant skills! Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Merchandiser / Senior Merchandiser 12 Month FTC - January Start Manchester - Hybrid Working Salary: Dependent upon experience Fashion experience preferred. My Client, a highly successful supplier and retailer of apparel are now seeking a Merchandiser / Senior Merchandiser to join their team on a 12-month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. The role: You will lead trading performance, pricing and stock strategy and will be responsible for delivering strong commercial results through strategic planning, trading insight and team leadership. You will be responsible for budget management, inventory management, and ensuring a seamless integration between buying, planning, and marketing teams. This role demands advanced merchandising expertise, strong leadership capabilities, and a strategic mindset focused on profitability and sustainable growth. Key Responsibilities: Lead the seasonal trading strategy, ensuring sales, margin and stock targets are achieved. Own WSSI, forecasting and budgeting across your department. Analyse weekly performance to identify trends, risks and opportunities, delivering clear recommendations. Oversee allocation, replenishment and stock flow across all sales channels. Manage relationships with key marketplace contacts. Partner with Buying on range building, price architecture and product lifecycle management. Drive markdown and promotional strategy with a focus on margin optimisation. Produce effective trading reports and present insights to senior leadership. Lead, coach and develop a team of Retail Assistant Merchandisers. What We're Looking For: Strong experience in a merchandising role with a focus on trading Proven success improving margin and profit Excellent analytical and numerical ability; confident with WSSI, forecasting and advanced Excel. Commercial and data driven Confident making quick, high-impact decisions Strong background in pricing, planning, and trading- ideally in fashion or marketplaces Great communicator with strong influencing skills Experience leading and developing teams Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment Excellent problem-solving skills. Our client offers a great range of benefits including hybrid and flexible working, great modern offices and staff discount. Apply online or for further information contact one of our specialist consultants quoting reference number: NJR16277
Dec 04, 2025
Contractor
Merchandiser / Senior Merchandiser 12 Month FTC - January Start Manchester - Hybrid Working Salary: Dependent upon experience Fashion experience preferred. My Client, a highly successful supplier and retailer of apparel are now seeking a Merchandiser / Senior Merchandiser to join their team on a 12-month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. The role: You will lead trading performance, pricing and stock strategy and will be responsible for delivering strong commercial results through strategic planning, trading insight and team leadership. You will be responsible for budget management, inventory management, and ensuring a seamless integration between buying, planning, and marketing teams. This role demands advanced merchandising expertise, strong leadership capabilities, and a strategic mindset focused on profitability and sustainable growth. Key Responsibilities: Lead the seasonal trading strategy, ensuring sales, margin and stock targets are achieved. Own WSSI, forecasting and budgeting across your department. Analyse weekly performance to identify trends, risks and opportunities, delivering clear recommendations. Oversee allocation, replenishment and stock flow across all sales channels. Manage relationships with key marketplace contacts. Partner with Buying on range building, price architecture and product lifecycle management. Drive markdown and promotional strategy with a focus on margin optimisation. Produce effective trading reports and present insights to senior leadership. Lead, coach and develop a team of Retail Assistant Merchandisers. What We're Looking For: Strong experience in a merchandising role with a focus on trading Proven success improving margin and profit Excellent analytical and numerical ability; confident with WSSI, forecasting and advanced Excel. Commercial and data driven Confident making quick, high-impact decisions Strong background in pricing, planning, and trading- ideally in fashion or marketplaces Great communicator with strong influencing skills Experience leading and developing teams Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment Excellent problem-solving skills. Our client offers a great range of benefits including hybrid and flexible working, great modern offices and staff discount. Apply online or for further information contact one of our specialist consultants quoting reference number: NJR16277
Quant Analyst - Rates £800-900pd Inside IR35 3-4 days on site London based emagine is a high-end professional services consultancy and solutions firm specialising in providing business and technology services to the financial services sector, we power progress, solve challenges and deliver real results through tailored high-end consulting services and solutions. We have created a culture of openness and integrity by building genuine and strong relationships and partnerships, enabling us to be uncompromising in our dedication in delivering the optimal service for our clients. Our commitment is not just towards our clients but we aim to foster a positive and equitable working environment with our consultants and colleagues which stems from our core values: Confident, Dedicated, Responsible, Genuine. We're hiring a highly skilled Rates Quantitative Analyst to join a leading Front Office desk within a financial institution. The ideal consultant will have deep expertise in interest-rate products, curve construction, pricing, and risk, paired with strong programming ability in Python and C++. You'll work directly with traders and quants to build and enhance production-grade models, optimising pricing, risk, and trading decisions. Main Responsibilities Build, develop, and maintain quantitative models used directly by the trading desk, supporting swaps, swaptions, caps/floors, and other USD/EUR/GBP rates products. Own and extend key components of the Rates Quant Library, focusing on performance, scalability, and Real Time trading impact. Implement and calibrate SABR and volatility models, curve frameworks, and other Front Office pricing components. Partner closely with traders and quants to deliver production-grade pricing and risk tools, optimised for desk decision-making. Analyse pricing behaviour, sensitivities, and model outputs to support trading decisions. Key Requirements Strong academic background in a quantitative discipline (Maths, Physics, Engineering, or similar). Proven Front Office experience as a Rates Quant Analyst or Quant Developer; experience in risk validation or compliance is not required. Expert-level proficiency in Python and C++ for building, prototyping, and implementing models used in trading. Hands-on experience with SABR, curve construction, volatility modelling, and Front Office analytics. Solid understanding of interest-rate derivatives pricing, stochastic calculus, numerical methods, and trading-focused risk concepts. Experience designing and maintaining large-scale quant libraries used in a trading environment. Interested? At emagine, we are committed to building an international and diverse team by embracing our different backgrounds. If you are up to the challenge and would like to find out more, get in touch with us immediately, our internal recruitment team is always keen to hear from dynamic individuals that are looking to further their career and explore their full potential. emagine is an equal opportunity employer, and employment practices are based strictly on merit. It is the policy of the Company to give equal opportunity in employment regardless of sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, age, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, religion or ethnic origin
Dec 04, 2025
Contractor
Quant Analyst - Rates £800-900pd Inside IR35 3-4 days on site London based emagine is a high-end professional services consultancy and solutions firm specialising in providing business and technology services to the financial services sector, we power progress, solve challenges and deliver real results through tailored high-end consulting services and solutions. We have created a culture of openness and integrity by building genuine and strong relationships and partnerships, enabling us to be uncompromising in our dedication in delivering the optimal service for our clients. Our commitment is not just towards our clients but we aim to foster a positive and equitable working environment with our consultants and colleagues which stems from our core values: Confident, Dedicated, Responsible, Genuine. We're hiring a highly skilled Rates Quantitative Analyst to join a leading Front Office desk within a financial institution. The ideal consultant will have deep expertise in interest-rate products, curve construction, pricing, and risk, paired with strong programming ability in Python and C++. You'll work directly with traders and quants to build and enhance production-grade models, optimising pricing, risk, and trading decisions. Main Responsibilities Build, develop, and maintain quantitative models used directly by the trading desk, supporting swaps, swaptions, caps/floors, and other USD/EUR/GBP rates products. Own and extend key components of the Rates Quant Library, focusing on performance, scalability, and Real Time trading impact. Implement and calibrate SABR and volatility models, curve frameworks, and other Front Office pricing components. Partner closely with traders and quants to deliver production-grade pricing and risk tools, optimised for desk decision-making. Analyse pricing behaviour, sensitivities, and model outputs to support trading decisions. Key Requirements Strong academic background in a quantitative discipline (Maths, Physics, Engineering, or similar). Proven Front Office experience as a Rates Quant Analyst or Quant Developer; experience in risk validation or compliance is not required. Expert-level proficiency in Python and C++ for building, prototyping, and implementing models used in trading. Hands-on experience with SABR, curve construction, volatility modelling, and Front Office analytics. Solid understanding of interest-rate derivatives pricing, stochastic calculus, numerical methods, and trading-focused risk concepts. Experience designing and maintaining large-scale quant libraries used in a trading environment. Interested? At emagine, we are committed to building an international and diverse team by embracing our different backgrounds. If you are up to the challenge and would like to find out more, get in touch with us immediately, our internal recruitment team is always keen to hear from dynamic individuals that are looking to further their career and explore their full potential. emagine is an equal opportunity employer, and employment practices are based strictly on merit. It is the policy of the Company to give equal opportunity in employment regardless of sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, age, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, religion or ethnic origin
Sales Advisor / Sales Manager - Commercial Horticulture Vacancy Reference: 52316 AB This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract. Are you an experienced Sales Professional? Have you got a background in Horticulture / Commercial Horticulture? Do you thrive in providing excellent customer service? The Company: A horticultural grower for the amenity and commercial sectors in the UK. The Job Role: My client is seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join them as part of the Sales Management Team, where you will play a key role in communicating with customers on a variety of essential matters, including pricing, availability, and horticultural issues. This position covers the full customer lifecycle, from the initial quotation stage to the dispatch of goods and beyond, ensuring that we meet our customer's needs effectively and efficiently. You will sell the company goods and services to existing and potential customers, and you will be responsible for identifying and managing sales opportunities, building an understanding of client business's and manage the sales process to a successful conclusion. Location: Leicestershire - Office Based Full Time Salary Package: 27,000 - 45,000 Basic Salary Depending on Skills and Experience Key responsibilities: Conducting sales activity and encouraging additional sales with customer base. Providing Pricing, Availability and Horticultural information to the customer. Promoting good customer relations. Assisting in the process of credit control. Making accurate, rapid cost calculations, and providing customers with price and availability. Being aware of goods in stock and growing on and as necessary assist in the process of purchasing stock for re-sale and liaising with suppliers. Maintaining and developing relationships with new and existing customers in person, and via telephone calls and emails to encourage new business. Monitoring any customer dissatisfaction or complaints and resolving these equitably and swiftly. Gathering market and customer information. Feeding future buying trends back to Senior Managers. Representing the company at trade exhibitions, events and demonstrations. Reviewing your own sales performance, aiming to meet and exceed targets. Gaining a clear understanding of customer's businesses and requirements, to be able to satisfy their needs and deadlines. Attending team meetings and sharing best practice with colleagues, working together to identify any improvements to processes, standards, efficiency and profitability. Assisting in the training and development of junior staff and listening and supporting colleagues, devoting time to impart expertise, instil confidence and expressing positive expectations regarding the team's and company's performances. Speaking positively and enthusiastically about the company and its products and services to ensure that a professional company and brand image is provided at all times to customers and colleagues. Person Specification: Personality: You are a positive and approachable individual, credible and comfortable interacting with personnel at all levels. You are reliable, tolerant, and determined, with the ability to empathise and view situations from the perspective of others. Presentable, professional, and adaptable, you can work effectively as part of a team and independently, and you are enthusiastic about supporting the growth and success of the company. Personal Situation: You can commute reliably to the office and are flexible in your availability, including working extended hours as needed to meet business demands. Business and Selling Skills : You have excellent communication skills, both on the phone and in writing, and are comfortable interacting with customers at all levels. You should have a strong background in sales within the horticultural industry and be familiar with nursery stock, growing processes, and the specific challenges and requirements of horticultural businesses. Computer skills: You are proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel and Word) and are comfortable using email and other digital communication tools. Experience with CRM systems and other business software is a plus. Literacy and Numeracy: You must have excellent numerical skills and be able to make quick, accurate cost calculations. Attention to detail is essential, especially when managing pricing, stock levels, and customer orders. Industry Background: Previous experience in a sales or customer service role within the horticultural industry is essential. A strong understanding of horticulture, plant care, growing cycles, and nursery stock is key to success in this role. How to Apply: Please click on the APPLY NOW button. Please send your CV to; Angel Bains - Recruitment Delivery Consultant As we are a specialist recruitment business within the Agricultural and Farming industry, we do require that ALL applicants must hold an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2 or an equivalent qualification which is relevant and necessary for the job that you are applying for. We thank all applicants who apply for this role. However, please be advised that only those short listed for an interview will be contacted. Please be assured that your job application will be managed in complete confidence and your personal details will not be passed to any third party without your prior permission. Established in 2013, Agricultural and Farming Jobs provide outstanding recruitment head-hunting and job advertising services. We are the trusted recruitment partner of choice to industry leading organisations across the UK and Internationally. We recruit specifically for all roles within the sectors of: Agriculture, Farming, Horticulture, Food and Fresh Produce, Vet, Pet and Animal Health, Agrochemicals, Fertilisers and Seeds, Software and Technology, Machinery, Technical and Engineering and specialist Education.
Dec 04, 2025
Full time
Sales Advisor / Sales Manager - Commercial Horticulture Vacancy Reference: 52316 AB This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract. Are you an experienced Sales Professional? Have you got a background in Horticulture / Commercial Horticulture? Do you thrive in providing excellent customer service? The Company: A horticultural grower for the amenity and commercial sectors in the UK. The Job Role: My client is seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join them as part of the Sales Management Team, where you will play a key role in communicating with customers on a variety of essential matters, including pricing, availability, and horticultural issues. This position covers the full customer lifecycle, from the initial quotation stage to the dispatch of goods and beyond, ensuring that we meet our customer's needs effectively and efficiently. You will sell the company goods and services to existing and potential customers, and you will be responsible for identifying and managing sales opportunities, building an understanding of client business's and manage the sales process to a successful conclusion. Location: Leicestershire - Office Based Full Time Salary Package: 27,000 - 45,000 Basic Salary Depending on Skills and Experience Key responsibilities: Conducting sales activity and encouraging additional sales with customer base. Providing Pricing, Availability and Horticultural information to the customer. Promoting good customer relations. Assisting in the process of credit control. Making accurate, rapid cost calculations, and providing customers with price and availability. Being aware of goods in stock and growing on and as necessary assist in the process of purchasing stock for re-sale and liaising with suppliers. Maintaining and developing relationships with new and existing customers in person, and via telephone calls and emails to encourage new business. Monitoring any customer dissatisfaction or complaints and resolving these equitably and swiftly. Gathering market and customer information. Feeding future buying trends back to Senior Managers. Representing the company at trade exhibitions, events and demonstrations. Reviewing your own sales performance, aiming to meet and exceed targets. Gaining a clear understanding of customer's businesses and requirements, to be able to satisfy their needs and deadlines. Attending team meetings and sharing best practice with colleagues, working together to identify any improvements to processes, standards, efficiency and profitability. Assisting in the training and development of junior staff and listening and supporting colleagues, devoting time to impart expertise, instil confidence and expressing positive expectations regarding the team's and company's performances. Speaking positively and enthusiastically about the company and its products and services to ensure that a professional company and brand image is provided at all times to customers and colleagues. Person Specification: Personality: You are a positive and approachable individual, credible and comfortable interacting with personnel at all levels. You are reliable, tolerant, and determined, with the ability to empathise and view situations from the perspective of others. Presentable, professional, and adaptable, you can work effectively as part of a team and independently, and you are enthusiastic about supporting the growth and success of the company. Personal Situation: You can commute reliably to the office and are flexible in your availability, including working extended hours as needed to meet business demands. Business and Selling Skills : You have excellent communication skills, both on the phone and in writing, and are comfortable interacting with customers at all levels. You should have a strong background in sales within the horticultural industry and be familiar with nursery stock, growing processes, and the specific challenges and requirements of horticultural businesses. Computer skills: You are proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel and Word) and are comfortable using email and other digital communication tools. Experience with CRM systems and other business software is a plus. Literacy and Numeracy: You must have excellent numerical skills and be able to make quick, accurate cost calculations. Attention to detail is essential, especially when managing pricing, stock levels, and customer orders. Industry Background: Previous experience in a sales or customer service role within the horticultural industry is essential. A strong understanding of horticulture, plant care, growing cycles, and nursery stock is key to success in this role. How to Apply: Please click on the APPLY NOW button. Please send your CV to; Angel Bains - Recruitment Delivery Consultant As we are a specialist recruitment business within the Agricultural and Farming industry, we do require that ALL applicants must hold an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2 or an equivalent qualification which is relevant and necessary for the job that you are applying for. We thank all applicants who apply for this role. However, please be advised that only those short listed for an interview will be contacted. Please be assured that your job application will be managed in complete confidence and your personal details will not be passed to any third party without your prior permission. Established in 2013, Agricultural and Farming Jobs provide outstanding recruitment head-hunting and job advertising services. We are the trusted recruitment partner of choice to industry leading organisations across the UK and Internationally. We recruit specifically for all roles within the sectors of: Agriculture, Farming, Horticulture, Food and Fresh Produce, Vet, Pet and Animal Health, Agrochemicals, Fertilisers and Seeds, Software and Technology, Machinery, Technical and Engineering and specialist Education.
Business Development Manager Perivale, West London Hybrid (Office, Home, and Client/Site Based) Our Client is looking for a Business Development Manager who will play a key role in expanding their client base and securing new opportunities within the power utilities and civil engineering sectors. Working closely with senior management, you will identify prospects, prepare bids, support tender submissions, and help shape the company's commercial strategy. This hands-on role is suited to someone with a good understanding of the utilities/civils environment who can confidently represent the company to new and existing clients. Key Responsibilities: Identify, research, and pursue new business opportunities with Tier One organisations and other clients within the power utilities and civil engineering sectors Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, network operators, DNOs/IDNOs, principal contractors, and supply chain partners Lead or support the preparation of tenders, PQQs, capability statements, and proposals Work collaboratively with operational teams to ensure accurate pricing, project understanding, and timely bid submissions Monitor trends, competitor activity, and upcoming frameworks or procurement routes Identify and drive content from the business for social media platforms, Support the effective and timely production of case studies that demonstrate Durkin and Sons' competencies and project delivery strengths, and add to our promotional content Develop and maintain a structured business development pipeline and provide regular progress reports Contribute to strategic planning around growth sectors, & service offerings Qualifications Degree-level qualification in Business, Marketing, Civil Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience) Relevant commercial, sales, or business development training or certifications (desirable) APMP or similar bid management certification (advantageous) Requirements Proven experience in a Business Development, Commercial, or Client-Facing role within utilities, civil engineering, or construction Strong understanding of the UK power transmission/distribution sector (DNO/IDNO experience highly desirable) Familiarisation with network and common engineering drawings (desirable) Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills Commercially aware and with full driving licence Desirable (but not essential) Experience working with common contractual agreements NEC, FIDIC, etc Knowledge of civils works related to cables, substations, and utility infrastructure Experience setting up CRM systems or pipeline management tools to drive business value What They Offer: Competitive salary with a bonus scheme linked to performance Access to a salary sacrifice car scheme & pension scheme, 25 days' holiday + bank holidays Opportunities for professional development and career progression A collaborative, supportive, and ambitious environment in an Employee Trust company
Dec 04, 2025
Full time
Business Development Manager Perivale, West London Hybrid (Office, Home, and Client/Site Based) Our Client is looking for a Business Development Manager who will play a key role in expanding their client base and securing new opportunities within the power utilities and civil engineering sectors. Working closely with senior management, you will identify prospects, prepare bids, support tender submissions, and help shape the company's commercial strategy. This hands-on role is suited to someone with a good understanding of the utilities/civils environment who can confidently represent the company to new and existing clients. Key Responsibilities: Identify, research, and pursue new business opportunities with Tier One organisations and other clients within the power utilities and civil engineering sectors Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, network operators, DNOs/IDNOs, principal contractors, and supply chain partners Lead or support the preparation of tenders, PQQs, capability statements, and proposals Work collaboratively with operational teams to ensure accurate pricing, project understanding, and timely bid submissions Monitor trends, competitor activity, and upcoming frameworks or procurement routes Identify and drive content from the business for social media platforms, Support the effective and timely production of case studies that demonstrate Durkin and Sons' competencies and project delivery strengths, and add to our promotional content Develop and maintain a structured business development pipeline and provide regular progress reports Contribute to strategic planning around growth sectors, & service offerings Qualifications Degree-level qualification in Business, Marketing, Civil Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience) Relevant commercial, sales, or business development training or certifications (desirable) APMP or similar bid management certification (advantageous) Requirements Proven experience in a Business Development, Commercial, or Client-Facing role within utilities, civil engineering, or construction Strong understanding of the UK power transmission/distribution sector (DNO/IDNO experience highly desirable) Familiarisation with network and common engineering drawings (desirable) Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills Commercially aware and with full driving licence Desirable (but not essential) Experience working with common contractual agreements NEC, FIDIC, etc Knowledge of civils works related to cables, substations, and utility infrastructure Experience setting up CRM systems or pipeline management tools to drive business value What They Offer: Competitive salary with a bonus scheme linked to performance Access to a salary sacrifice car scheme & pension scheme, 25 days' holiday + bank holidays Opportunities for professional development and career progression A collaborative, supportive, and ambitious environment in an Employee Trust company
Morgan McKinley are seeking an immediately available Interim CFO for a PE-backed HealthTech provider in London to lead all financial operations during a period of rapid scaling and rising NHS demand, partnering closely with the CEO, COO and Clinical Directors to stabilise finance, strengthen reporting and prepare the organisation for future growth or potential funding events. This role is paying 1,000- 1,200 per day outside IR35 with hybrid working available Key Responsibilities Lead all financial operations, including reporting, board packs, cashflow, budgeting and forecasting. Strengthen financial controls, governance and compliance (FRS102/IFRS). Drive commercial decision-making around NHS contracts, pricing and service-line profitability. Oversee system and process improvements across billing, revenue recognition and financial reporting. Provide strategic leadership during scaling, supporting long-range planning and scenario modelling. Prepare the business for potential fundraising, investment or refinancing activities. Build financial visibility across digital consultations, activity volumes and consultant utilisation. Work closely with clinical and operational leaders to support efficient service delivery. Key Skills & Experience Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA). Proven interim CFO experience in Healthcare or HealthTech Track record of leading finance in PE-backed, VC-backed or high-growth environments. Strong financial control, forecasting, commercial finance and cash management capability. Experience with NHS funding models, revenue flows or regulated healthcare environments. Hands-on, operational and able to quickly bring structure to a scaling organisation. Excellent stakeholder management, able to partner with clinical and non-clinical leaders. Strong transformation, system improvement and process optimisation background.
Dec 03, 2025
Seasonal
Morgan McKinley are seeking an immediately available Interim CFO for a PE-backed HealthTech provider in London to lead all financial operations during a period of rapid scaling and rising NHS demand, partnering closely with the CEO, COO and Clinical Directors to stabilise finance, strengthen reporting and prepare the organisation for future growth or potential funding events. This role is paying 1,000- 1,200 per day outside IR35 with hybrid working available Key Responsibilities Lead all financial operations, including reporting, board packs, cashflow, budgeting and forecasting. Strengthen financial controls, governance and compliance (FRS102/IFRS). Drive commercial decision-making around NHS contracts, pricing and service-line profitability. Oversee system and process improvements across billing, revenue recognition and financial reporting. Provide strategic leadership during scaling, supporting long-range planning and scenario modelling. Prepare the business for potential fundraising, investment or refinancing activities. Build financial visibility across digital consultations, activity volumes and consultant utilisation. Work closely with clinical and operational leaders to support efficient service delivery. Key Skills & Experience Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA). Proven interim CFO experience in Healthcare or HealthTech Track record of leading finance in PE-backed, VC-backed or high-growth environments. Strong financial control, forecasting, commercial finance and cash management capability. Experience with NHS funding models, revenue flows or regulated healthcare environments. Hands-on, operational and able to quickly bring structure to a scaling organisation. Excellent stakeholder management, able to partner with clinical and non-clinical leaders. Strong transformation, system improvement and process optimisation background.
Position: Contracts Manager Salary: Up to £57,000 starting salary Location: Redhill, Surrey - hybrid and flexible working 36 hour working week, 35 days holiday (27 + bank 8 holidays), generous pension scheme, leading Employee Assistance Programme, flexible working, promoting a work-life balance Permanent Position - Job Security with Career Progression opportunities . About the role: A leading charitable Housing Association who encourages personal development, offer great benefits and are a compassionate employer require a Contracts Manager in Redhill, Surrey to manage the effective delivery of contracted works and services. Duties for the role of Contracts Manager in Redhill, Surrey include: Lead a team to deliver a responsive, high-quality service across both social housing and commercial contracts. Ensure full contract compliance by leading and managing a portfolio of 30+ contractors, verifying that all legal, regulatory, and insurance requirements are met. Maximise value for money by taking ownership of contractor cost control, service quality, and delivery against agreed KPIs and service levels. Enable timely procurement by monitoring contract lifecycles and ensuring re-procurement or retendering is completed ahead of expiry to avoid service disruption. Ensure quality and commercial control by specifying, pricing, agreeing variations, and completing post-inspections to validate contractor work and safeguard budgets. Stay informed about trade-specific regulations and proactively prepare the team for changes, ensuring compliance and professional development. To apply for the role of Contracts Manager in Redhill, you should have the following skills and experience: Demonstrable experience managing external contractors and consultants within property services, housing, or construction-related fields. Experience of leading contract negotiations, variations, and performance improvement plans with suppliers or service providers. Proven track record of working across teams (e.g. Repairs, Compliance, Assets) to deliver joint objectives and streamline procurement or operational workflows. Strong understanding of contract management principles, including knowledge of JCT and other relevant contract types. Technical understanding of building maintenance, repairs, and construction methods, gained through trade experience or a relevant professional qualification (e.g. CIH or equivalent). Working knowledge of procurement regulations, contract administration, and service-level agreements in a property services or housing environment. Skills & Competencies Proven ability to prepare, issue, and evaluate tender documents with high attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in pricing, specifications, and terms. Strong financial and commercial acumen, with the ability to analyse large volumes of contract data, monitor budgets, and identify value-for-money opportunities. Confident in specifying technical solutions, resolving disputes, and instructing contractors and colleagues on remedial actions to prevent or resolve complaints. Skilled at constructively challenging internal and external stakeholders to uphold performance, contract terms, and service quality. Benefits include: Starting salary up to £57k Fantastic work/life balance with flexible, hybrid working 35 days holiday (27 days + 8 bank holidays) 36 hour week Strong focus on learning and development, with opportunities to grow your skills and career Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay 2 to 1 employer pension contribution Funded health cash plan Extensive wellbeing support Voucher-based recognition scheme Retail discounts This is a unique opportunity for a Contracts Manager to join an organisation that genuinely cares for its people and offers some of the best benefits in the industry. So, if it is of interest, don't delay and apply today! Graham Rose is an employment business acting on behalf of our client
Dec 03, 2025
Full time
Position: Contracts Manager Salary: Up to £57,000 starting salary Location: Redhill, Surrey - hybrid and flexible working 36 hour working week, 35 days holiday (27 + bank 8 holidays), generous pension scheme, leading Employee Assistance Programme, flexible working, promoting a work-life balance Permanent Position - Job Security with Career Progression opportunities . About the role: A leading charitable Housing Association who encourages personal development, offer great benefits and are a compassionate employer require a Contracts Manager in Redhill, Surrey to manage the effective delivery of contracted works and services. Duties for the role of Contracts Manager in Redhill, Surrey include: Lead a team to deliver a responsive, high-quality service across both social housing and commercial contracts. Ensure full contract compliance by leading and managing a portfolio of 30+ contractors, verifying that all legal, regulatory, and insurance requirements are met. Maximise value for money by taking ownership of contractor cost control, service quality, and delivery against agreed KPIs and service levels. Enable timely procurement by monitoring contract lifecycles and ensuring re-procurement or retendering is completed ahead of expiry to avoid service disruption. Ensure quality and commercial control by specifying, pricing, agreeing variations, and completing post-inspections to validate contractor work and safeguard budgets. Stay informed about trade-specific regulations and proactively prepare the team for changes, ensuring compliance and professional development. To apply for the role of Contracts Manager in Redhill, you should have the following skills and experience: Demonstrable experience managing external contractors and consultants within property services, housing, or construction-related fields. Experience of leading contract negotiations, variations, and performance improvement plans with suppliers or service providers. Proven track record of working across teams (e.g. Repairs, Compliance, Assets) to deliver joint objectives and streamline procurement or operational workflows. Strong understanding of contract management principles, including knowledge of JCT and other relevant contract types. Technical understanding of building maintenance, repairs, and construction methods, gained through trade experience or a relevant professional qualification (e.g. CIH or equivalent). Working knowledge of procurement regulations, contract administration, and service-level agreements in a property services or housing environment. Skills & Competencies Proven ability to prepare, issue, and evaluate tender documents with high attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in pricing, specifications, and terms. Strong financial and commercial acumen, with the ability to analyse large volumes of contract data, monitor budgets, and identify value-for-money opportunities. Confident in specifying technical solutions, resolving disputes, and instructing contractors and colleagues on remedial actions to prevent or resolve complaints. Skilled at constructively challenging internal and external stakeholders to uphold performance, contract terms, and service quality. Benefits include: Starting salary up to £57k Fantastic work/life balance with flexible, hybrid working 35 days holiday (27 days + 8 bank holidays) 36 hour week Strong focus on learning and development, with opportunities to grow your skills and career Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay 2 to 1 employer pension contribution Funded health cash plan Extensive wellbeing support Voucher-based recognition scheme Retail discounts This is a unique opportunity for a Contracts Manager to join an organisation that genuinely cares for its people and offers some of the best benefits in the industry. So, if it is of interest, don't delay and apply today! Graham Rose is an employment business acting on behalf of our client
Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD
Thames Ditton, Surrey
Position: Quantity Surveyor Location: Thames Ditton, Surrey Salary & Benefits: 40,000 - 50,000 (DOE) + pension + performance-based bonus. Full APC training and mentorship provided toward achieving RICS chartered status. Quantity Surveyor - Role Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Intermediate Quantity Surveyor to join a growing construction consultancy delivering a range of high-end residential and refurbishment projects across London and the Home Counties. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing cost planning, procurement, and contract administration on a range of prestigious schemes, working alongside senior team members to deliver successful project outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven professional looking to advance their career in a supportive and structured environment, with clear progression opportunities toward senior level and chartership. Quantity Surveyor - Key Responsibilities Prepare budget estimates, cost plans, and pricing documents Produce and analyse tender documentation, including Bills of Quantities and schedules of work Manage procurement from initial enquiry to subcontract award Assist in preparing and issuing JCT contract documentation Administer contracts, including valuations, variations, and final accounts Undertake value engineering and cost control throughout project delivery Liaise with clients, design teams, and contractors to ensure cost efficiency and compliance Work toward achieving RICS chartership through structured APC support Quantity Surveyor - Requirements RICS-accredited BSc (Hons) degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (essential) 2-5 years' experience in a Quantity Surveying role (consultancy or contractor background considered) If from a contractor background proven experience in procurement and preparing JCT contracts within the residential sector High-end residential experience advantageous Strong understanding of cost management principles across all project stages Excellent communication, analytical, and organisational skills Genuine desire to progress professionally and achieve RICS qualification Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites when required Quantity Surveyor - Salary & Benefits Salary: 40,000 - 50,000 (DOE) Hybrid Working Pension scheme and performance-related bonus Full APC support and structured mentoring toward RICS chartership Career development and promotion opportunities Exposure to high-end residential and refurbishment projects Supportive and collaborative working environment Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.
Dec 03, 2025
Full time
Position: Quantity Surveyor Location: Thames Ditton, Surrey Salary & Benefits: 40,000 - 50,000 (DOE) + pension + performance-based bonus. Full APC training and mentorship provided toward achieving RICS chartered status. Quantity Surveyor - Role Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Intermediate Quantity Surveyor to join a growing construction consultancy delivering a range of high-end residential and refurbishment projects across London and the Home Counties. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing cost planning, procurement, and contract administration on a range of prestigious schemes, working alongside senior team members to deliver successful project outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven professional looking to advance their career in a supportive and structured environment, with clear progression opportunities toward senior level and chartership. Quantity Surveyor - Key Responsibilities Prepare budget estimates, cost plans, and pricing documents Produce and analyse tender documentation, including Bills of Quantities and schedules of work Manage procurement from initial enquiry to subcontract award Assist in preparing and issuing JCT contract documentation Administer contracts, including valuations, variations, and final accounts Undertake value engineering and cost control throughout project delivery Liaise with clients, design teams, and contractors to ensure cost efficiency and compliance Work toward achieving RICS chartership through structured APC support Quantity Surveyor - Requirements RICS-accredited BSc (Hons) degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (essential) 2-5 years' experience in a Quantity Surveying role (consultancy or contractor background considered) If from a contractor background proven experience in procurement and preparing JCT contracts within the residential sector High-end residential experience advantageous Strong understanding of cost management principles across all project stages Excellent communication, analytical, and organisational skills Genuine desire to progress professionally and achieve RICS qualification Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites when required Quantity Surveyor - Salary & Benefits Salary: 40,000 - 50,000 (DOE) Hybrid Working Pension scheme and performance-related bonus Full APC support and structured mentoring toward RICS chartership Career development and promotion opportunities Exposure to high-end residential and refurbishment projects Supportive and collaborative working environment Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.
We have been exclusively appointed by our client company on a retained search for A commercially astute Commercial Director with strong strategic and financial acumen, with proven experience in building cost models and driving business growth, and the ability to provide clear direction and leadership to a capable but underdeveloped team. Below you will find a Candidate Opportunity Brief developed from notes taken during the scoping meeting (Situational Discovery) held between the Head of Executive Search & Principal Consultant of Ford & Stanley Executive Search and the General Manager of the business in question. This brief is designed to give candidates a deeper insight into the opportunity inherent within the role, the challenges the role presents, and provide access to the detail that sits behind the job specification. Client Opportunity Statements: We re looking for someone who can introduce clear processes, build confidence, and lead with intent as we scale out commercial function into a more mature, performance-driven operation Our pricing and margin models vary too much across contracts. We need someone who can create a unified, data-led approach that supports profitable growth and gives us commercial control. Challenges expected within the first 12 months include: The function currently lacks structure and consistency, as such the incoming Commercial Director needs to address the lack of processes, procedures, systems, contract standardisation. As the business grows, the cost models need to be fit for purpose, currently, there is no consistency to these cost models and uniformity needs to be achieved. The team have lacked true leadership, and we expect some resistance to change as higher performance is demanded across the function. Key deliverables within the first 12 months include: Define and implement a consistent costing model. In close collaboration with the senior leadership team, build a robust pipeline of opportunity. Analyse the capability of the current team, identify any gaps and implement practical steps to address these. Essential Hard Skills (Skills & Experience) Proven leasing knowledge with the capability of building pricing models and leading negotiations. Strong rail operations knowledge Have a strong commercial acumen with the ability to set a commercial strategy and lead new business activity. Line Management experience Bidding knowledge highly desirable Essential Soft Skills (Attributes & Behaviours) Dedicated and capable of prioritising the various responsibilities. Gravitas and has the ability to influence and persuade Exceptional negotiation skills Strong emotional intelligence, with an ability to navigate diverse stakeholders Natural commercial acumen that can think on their feet. Working Arrangements & Location: Hybrid working model Based in Derbyshire office, with 1 day working from home and another optional on client visits. Interview Process: 1st Stage Face-to-face interview with General Manager, and HR & Administration Manager. 2nd Stage Face-to-face interview with General Manager & Chief Executive Officer. Good to know: The working environment can be described as agile, quick, and unaffected by red tape. With a headcount of 75, this is an SME with an incredible passion for the products, industry, progress and achievements of the collective. With a culture of name, not a number , this is a business where everyone knows everyone, and this sets the business apart from other businesses in the Freight Sector. It has been identified that there is a lack of leadership in the commercial function and as a result capability gaps in the team. The incoming Commercial Director needs to develop the team culture and clearly define the mission surrounding growth of the division. The Commercial Director will play a pivotal role in shaping the company s commercial strategy, building robust costing models and leading both a capable and under-directed team. We need the incoming Commercial Director to drive consistency in contracts, processes and system utilisation. In conjunction with the above, we need the successful candidate to build a strong pipeline and identify opportunities for growth. A major project, and indeed focus area of this role, for the company involves the introduction of a new product into the market. Early tests have shown exceptional capabilities and the product is described as being among the best in the sector. This is gaining a lot of interest, and the initial order numbers will likely be doubled. Budget: Low: £90,(Apply online only) Mid: £95,(Apply online only) High: £100,(Apply online only) Supporting benefits Bonus: 10% of annual salary, structure and earning metric to be defined. Pension 8% Employer contribution. Executive Search Delivery Team: Head of Executive Search, Tom Norton: Client & Opportunity Management, Client Advisory, Recommendations & Offer Negotiation. Principal Consultant, Billy Jackson: Longlisting, Networking, Research & Search, Interviews, Data & Market Intel & shortlist presentation. About Ford & Stanley Executive Search: Please see supporting appendix : Executive Search Candidate Journey Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy. Services advertised by Ford & Stanley Executive Search are that of an executive search and talent advisory business.
Oct 08, 2025
Full time
We have been exclusively appointed by our client company on a retained search for A commercially astute Commercial Director with strong strategic and financial acumen, with proven experience in building cost models and driving business growth, and the ability to provide clear direction and leadership to a capable but underdeveloped team. Below you will find a Candidate Opportunity Brief developed from notes taken during the scoping meeting (Situational Discovery) held between the Head of Executive Search & Principal Consultant of Ford & Stanley Executive Search and the General Manager of the business in question. This brief is designed to give candidates a deeper insight into the opportunity inherent within the role, the challenges the role presents, and provide access to the detail that sits behind the job specification. Client Opportunity Statements: We re looking for someone who can introduce clear processes, build confidence, and lead with intent as we scale out commercial function into a more mature, performance-driven operation Our pricing and margin models vary too much across contracts. We need someone who can create a unified, data-led approach that supports profitable growth and gives us commercial control. Challenges expected within the first 12 months include: The function currently lacks structure and consistency, as such the incoming Commercial Director needs to address the lack of processes, procedures, systems, contract standardisation. As the business grows, the cost models need to be fit for purpose, currently, there is no consistency to these cost models and uniformity needs to be achieved. The team have lacked true leadership, and we expect some resistance to change as higher performance is demanded across the function. Key deliverables within the first 12 months include: Define and implement a consistent costing model. In close collaboration with the senior leadership team, build a robust pipeline of opportunity. Analyse the capability of the current team, identify any gaps and implement practical steps to address these. Essential Hard Skills (Skills & Experience) Proven leasing knowledge with the capability of building pricing models and leading negotiations. Strong rail operations knowledge Have a strong commercial acumen with the ability to set a commercial strategy and lead new business activity. Line Management experience Bidding knowledge highly desirable Essential Soft Skills (Attributes & Behaviours) Dedicated and capable of prioritising the various responsibilities. Gravitas and has the ability to influence and persuade Exceptional negotiation skills Strong emotional intelligence, with an ability to navigate diverse stakeholders Natural commercial acumen that can think on their feet. Working Arrangements & Location: Hybrid working model Based in Derbyshire office, with 1 day working from home and another optional on client visits. Interview Process: 1st Stage Face-to-face interview with General Manager, and HR & Administration Manager. 2nd Stage Face-to-face interview with General Manager & Chief Executive Officer. Good to know: The working environment can be described as agile, quick, and unaffected by red tape. With a headcount of 75, this is an SME with an incredible passion for the products, industry, progress and achievements of the collective. With a culture of name, not a number , this is a business where everyone knows everyone, and this sets the business apart from other businesses in the Freight Sector. It has been identified that there is a lack of leadership in the commercial function and as a result capability gaps in the team. The incoming Commercial Director needs to develop the team culture and clearly define the mission surrounding growth of the division. The Commercial Director will play a pivotal role in shaping the company s commercial strategy, building robust costing models and leading both a capable and under-directed team. We need the incoming Commercial Director to drive consistency in contracts, processes and system utilisation. In conjunction with the above, we need the successful candidate to build a strong pipeline and identify opportunities for growth. A major project, and indeed focus area of this role, for the company involves the introduction of a new product into the market. Early tests have shown exceptional capabilities and the product is described as being among the best in the sector. This is gaining a lot of interest, and the initial order numbers will likely be doubled. Budget: Low: £90,(Apply online only) Mid: £95,(Apply online only) High: £100,(Apply online only) Supporting benefits Bonus: 10% of annual salary, structure and earning metric to be defined. Pension 8% Employer contribution. Executive Search Delivery Team: Head of Executive Search, Tom Norton: Client & Opportunity Management, Client Advisory, Recommendations & Offer Negotiation. Principal Consultant, Billy Jackson: Longlisting, Networking, Research & Search, Interviews, Data & Market Intel & shortlist presentation. About Ford & Stanley Executive Search: Please see supporting appendix : Executive Search Candidate Journey Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy. Services advertised by Ford & Stanley Executive Search are that of an executive search and talent advisory business.
The Company: Selling a market leading brand of Heavy Plant Machinery with excellent reputation in the market place. Well recognised international coverage. Excellent team ethic within the business. Benefits of the Machine Sales Manager: £80,000 - £90,000 £100,000 - £115,000 OTE Company car allowance 25 Days holiday plus bank holidays Private health care Generous pension contributions The Role of the Machine Sales Manager: As Machine Sales Manager, you will be responsible for leading the UK-based sales team and driving revenue growth for construction equipment, used machines, and material handling equipment across 11 African territories. Lead, motivate and develop a team of three direct reports. Drive international sales by developing strong relationships with contractors, consultants and buying offices. Negotiate contracts and close deals for both new and used machinery. Liaise with internal teams to support pricing, tenders and market intelligence. Monitor competitor activity and ensure CRM systems are up-to-date. Manage departmental budgets and P&L with a revenue target of approx. $25m annually. The Ideal Person for the Machine Sales Manager: Inspirational leader with experience managing and motivating a sales team. Strong background in selling construction equipment. Skilled negotiator with experience managing key accounts. Strategic thinker with excellent commercial acumen. Degree in engineering or a related technical field preferred. Export experience beneficial but not essential If you think the role of Machine Sales Manager is for you, apply now! Consultant: Joshua Cumming Email: (url removed) Tel no: (phone number removed) Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK. About On Target At On Target, we specialise in sales, technical and commercial jobs in the Engineering, Construction, Building Services, Medical & Scientific, and Commercial & Industrial Solutions sectors, enabling our consultants to become experts in their market sector. We place all levels of personnel, up to Director across the UK and internationally.
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
The Company: Selling a market leading brand of Heavy Plant Machinery with excellent reputation in the market place. Well recognised international coverage. Excellent team ethic within the business. Benefits of the Machine Sales Manager: £80,000 - £90,000 £100,000 - £115,000 OTE Company car allowance 25 Days holiday plus bank holidays Private health care Generous pension contributions The Role of the Machine Sales Manager: As Machine Sales Manager, you will be responsible for leading the UK-based sales team and driving revenue growth for construction equipment, used machines, and material handling equipment across 11 African territories. Lead, motivate and develop a team of three direct reports. Drive international sales by developing strong relationships with contractors, consultants and buying offices. Negotiate contracts and close deals for both new and used machinery. Liaise with internal teams to support pricing, tenders and market intelligence. Monitor competitor activity and ensure CRM systems are up-to-date. Manage departmental budgets and P&L with a revenue target of approx. $25m annually. The Ideal Person for the Machine Sales Manager: Inspirational leader with experience managing and motivating a sales team. Strong background in selling construction equipment. Skilled negotiator with experience managing key accounts. Strategic thinker with excellent commercial acumen. Degree in engineering or a related technical field preferred. Export experience beneficial but not essential If you think the role of Machine Sales Manager is for you, apply now! Consultant: Joshua Cumming Email: (url removed) Tel no: (phone number removed) Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK. About On Target At On Target, we specialise in sales, technical and commercial jobs in the Engineering, Construction, Building Services, Medical & Scientific, and Commercial & Industrial Solutions sectors, enabling our consultants to become experts in their market sector. We place all levels of personnel, up to Director across the UK and internationally.
Permanent Estimator - Birmingham/Remote Project: Various commercial and residential flooring projects, from luxury developments to large-scale refurbishments Location: Birmingham, West Midlands Job Type: Permanent Reporting into: Directors About the Company Our client is a well-established and reputable flooring contractor boasting more than 30 years of expertise in providing top quality flooring and ceramic tiling services throughout the UK. The company specialises in an extensive range of flooring products, including impervious carpets, vinyl sheets, luxury vinyl tiles (LVT), timber and laminate flooring, ceramic and stone tiles, slip resistant vinyl, and sports flooring-serving diverse sectors such as commercial, healthcare, education, retail, leisure, and residential markets. Our client has established a solid reputation by fostering long term partnerships with clients and suppliers, consistently offering competitive pricing and outstanding aftercare services. With extensive experience and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, they are a reliable partner for all flooring and ceramic tiling requirements. The Opportunity We are seeking a highly experienced Estimator to play a key role as a part of the commercial team, you will be responsible for developing accurate and competitive cost estimates for a wide range of flooring projects, encompassing both commercial and residential sectors, from upscale luxury developments to extensive refurbishment initiatives. The role requires close collaboration with project teams to support successful bids and contribute to the smooth delivery of high-quality flooring solutions across diverse sectors. What We're Looking For Experience: Extensive background within the industry with at least 5 years of experience working with reputable flooring contractor Proven track record as an Estimator in flooring and soft flooring, with ceramic tiling experience considered an advantage but not essential Proficiency with Callidus or similar digital estimating software. Key Skills: Analytical thinking Strong negotiation capabilities Efficient time management abilities Advanced numerical skills combined with keen commercial insight Skilled at teamwork and providing mentorship to junior team members A deep understanding of construction practices, regulations, and cost factors Strong communication abilities, written and verbal with an excellent attention to detail In-depth understanding of the estimating process, using computerized analytical systems to create accurate project cost estimates Proficient in utilising the Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, to enhance efficiency and support project tasks Key Responsibilities Commercial reporting Assist to the procurement processes Collection of pricing elements to form tender sum Identify potential business opportunities within project scopes Supervise bid activities and deliver comprehensive status reports to stakeholders Complete quantity take offs from drawings to ensure accurate ordering of materials Reviewing and measuring quantities from both electronic and paper-based drawings Establish and implement preconstruction cost budgets to support project planning and delivery Responsible for gathering and organising preliminary workbooks in collaboration with operations leads Collaborate with Directors and trainees to share expertise and enhance in-house skills and capabilities Managing the preparation of more than one tender at any one time (depending on size and complexity) Compile comprehensive BOQ and pricing documents in alignment with project specifications and scope Prepare structured and compliant tender submissions to secure new contracts and business opportunities Prepare precise cost estimates for flooring projects, delivering competitive pricing without compromising on quality Conduct thorough analysis and review of technical specifications to ensure accuracy and compliance with project requirements Participate in the tender adjudication process, ensuring decisions align with set approval limits and business objectives Lead the estimating and proposals teams, ensuring bids are commercially viable and submitted with the highest quality standards Carry out comprehensive analysis of responses to confirm compliance with contractual and technical expectations Create comprehensive estimates in line with project goals by planning labour hours, organising task sequences, procuring materials, and securing favorable terms from vendors and subcontractors. Why Join? Excellent opportunity to work with a well established and reputable company Hybrid/remote working after onboarding dependant on location A role with genuine influence, work alongside directors while contributing to growth and team development Contact Details: Contact: Ollie Foley (Recruitment Consultant) at Caval - (phone number removed)
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
Permanent Estimator - Birmingham/Remote Project: Various commercial and residential flooring projects, from luxury developments to large-scale refurbishments Location: Birmingham, West Midlands Job Type: Permanent Reporting into: Directors About the Company Our client is a well-established and reputable flooring contractor boasting more than 30 years of expertise in providing top quality flooring and ceramic tiling services throughout the UK. The company specialises in an extensive range of flooring products, including impervious carpets, vinyl sheets, luxury vinyl tiles (LVT), timber and laminate flooring, ceramic and stone tiles, slip resistant vinyl, and sports flooring-serving diverse sectors such as commercial, healthcare, education, retail, leisure, and residential markets. Our client has established a solid reputation by fostering long term partnerships with clients and suppliers, consistently offering competitive pricing and outstanding aftercare services. With extensive experience and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, they are a reliable partner for all flooring and ceramic tiling requirements. The Opportunity We are seeking a highly experienced Estimator to play a key role as a part of the commercial team, you will be responsible for developing accurate and competitive cost estimates for a wide range of flooring projects, encompassing both commercial and residential sectors, from upscale luxury developments to extensive refurbishment initiatives. The role requires close collaboration with project teams to support successful bids and contribute to the smooth delivery of high-quality flooring solutions across diverse sectors. What We're Looking For Experience: Extensive background within the industry with at least 5 years of experience working with reputable flooring contractor Proven track record as an Estimator in flooring and soft flooring, with ceramic tiling experience considered an advantage but not essential Proficiency with Callidus or similar digital estimating software. Key Skills: Analytical thinking Strong negotiation capabilities Efficient time management abilities Advanced numerical skills combined with keen commercial insight Skilled at teamwork and providing mentorship to junior team members A deep understanding of construction practices, regulations, and cost factors Strong communication abilities, written and verbal with an excellent attention to detail In-depth understanding of the estimating process, using computerized analytical systems to create accurate project cost estimates Proficient in utilising the Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, to enhance efficiency and support project tasks Key Responsibilities Commercial reporting Assist to the procurement processes Collection of pricing elements to form tender sum Identify potential business opportunities within project scopes Supervise bid activities and deliver comprehensive status reports to stakeholders Complete quantity take offs from drawings to ensure accurate ordering of materials Reviewing and measuring quantities from both electronic and paper-based drawings Establish and implement preconstruction cost budgets to support project planning and delivery Responsible for gathering and organising preliminary workbooks in collaboration with operations leads Collaborate with Directors and trainees to share expertise and enhance in-house skills and capabilities Managing the preparation of more than one tender at any one time (depending on size and complexity) Compile comprehensive BOQ and pricing documents in alignment with project specifications and scope Prepare structured and compliant tender submissions to secure new contracts and business opportunities Prepare precise cost estimates for flooring projects, delivering competitive pricing without compromising on quality Conduct thorough analysis and review of technical specifications to ensure accuracy and compliance with project requirements Participate in the tender adjudication process, ensuring decisions align with set approval limits and business objectives Lead the estimating and proposals teams, ensuring bids are commercially viable and submitted with the highest quality standards Carry out comprehensive analysis of responses to confirm compliance with contractual and technical expectations Create comprehensive estimates in line with project goals by planning labour hours, organising task sequences, procuring materials, and securing favorable terms from vendors and subcontractors. Why Join? Excellent opportunity to work with a well established and reputable company Hybrid/remote working after onboarding dependant on location A role with genuine influence, work alongside directors while contributing to growth and team development Contact Details: Contact: Ollie Foley (Recruitment Consultant) at Caval - (phone number removed)
Permanent Estimator - Birmingham/Remote Project: Various commercial and residential flooring projects, from luxury developments to large-scale refurbishments Location: Birmingham, West Midlands Job Type: Permanent Reporting into: Directors About the Company Our client is a well-established and reputable flooring contractor boasting more than 30 years of expertise in providing top quality flooring and ceramic tiling services throughout the UK. The company specialises in an extensive range of flooring products, including impervious carpets, vinyl sheets, luxury vinyl tiles (LVT), timber and laminate flooring, ceramic and stone tiles, slip resistant vinyl, and sports flooring-serving diverse sectors such as commercial, healthcare, education, retail, leisure, and residential markets. Our client has established a solid reputation by fostering long term partnerships with clients and suppliers, consistently offering competitive pricing and outstanding aftercare services. With extensive experience and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, they are a reliable partner for all flooring and ceramic tiling requirements. The Opportunity We are seeking a highly experienced Estimator to play a key role as a part of the commercial team, you will be responsible for developing accurate and competitive cost estimates for a wide range of flooring projects, encompassing both commercial and residential sectors, from upscale luxury developments to extensive refurbishment initiatives. The role requires close collaboration with project teams to support successful bids and contribute to the smooth delivery of high-quality flooring solutions across diverse sectors. What We're Looking For Experience: Extensive background within the industry with at least 5 years of experience working with reputable flooring contractor Proven track record as an Estimator in flooring and soft flooring, with ceramic tiling experience considered an advantage but not essential Proficiency with Callidus or similar digital estimating software. Key Skills: Analytical thinking Strong negotiation capabilities Efficient time management abilities Advanced numerical skills combined with keen commercial insight Skilled at teamwork and providing mentorship to junior team members A deep understanding of construction practices, regulations, and cost factors Strong communication abilities, written and verbal with an excellent attention to detail In-depth understanding of the estimating process, using computerized analytical systems to create accurate project cost estimates Proficient in utilising the Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, to enhance efficiency and support project tasks Key Responsibilities Commercial reporting Assist to the procurement processes Collection of pricing elements to form tender sum Identify potential business opportunities within project scopes Supervise bid activities and deliver comprehensive status reports to stakeholders Complete quantity take offs from drawings to ensure accurate ordering of materials Reviewing and measuring quantities from both electronic and paper-based drawings Establish and implement preconstruction cost budgets to support project planning and delivery Responsible for gathering and organising preliminary workbooks in collaboration with operations leads Collaborate with Directors and trainees to share expertise and enhance in-house skills and capabilities Managing the preparation of more than one tender at any one time (depending on size and complexity) Compile comprehensive BOQ and pricing documents in alignment with project specifications and scope Prepare structured and compliant tender submissions to secure new contracts and business opportunities Prepare precise cost estimates for flooring projects, delivering competitive pricing without compromising on quality Conduct thorough analysis and review of technical specifications to ensure accuracy and compliance with project requirements Participate in the tender adjudication process, ensuring decisions align with set approval limits and business objectives Lead the estimating and proposals teams, ensuring bids are commercially viable and submitted with the highest quality standards Carry out comprehensive analysis of responses to confirm compliance with contractual and technical expectations Create comprehensive estimates in line with project goals by planning labour hours, organising task sequences, procuring materials, and securing favorable terms from vendors and subcontractors. Why Join? Excellent opportunity to work with a well established and reputable company Hybrid/remote working after onboarding dependant on location A role with genuine influence, work alongside directors while contributing to growth and team development Contact Details: Contact: Ollie Foley (Recruitment Consultant) at Caval - (phone number removed)
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
Permanent Estimator - Birmingham/Remote Project: Various commercial and residential flooring projects, from luxury developments to large-scale refurbishments Location: Birmingham, West Midlands Job Type: Permanent Reporting into: Directors About the Company Our client is a well-established and reputable flooring contractor boasting more than 30 years of expertise in providing top quality flooring and ceramic tiling services throughout the UK. The company specialises in an extensive range of flooring products, including impervious carpets, vinyl sheets, luxury vinyl tiles (LVT), timber and laminate flooring, ceramic and stone tiles, slip resistant vinyl, and sports flooring-serving diverse sectors such as commercial, healthcare, education, retail, leisure, and residential markets. Our client has established a solid reputation by fostering long term partnerships with clients and suppliers, consistently offering competitive pricing and outstanding aftercare services. With extensive experience and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, they are a reliable partner for all flooring and ceramic tiling requirements. The Opportunity We are seeking a highly experienced Estimator to play a key role as a part of the commercial team, you will be responsible for developing accurate and competitive cost estimates for a wide range of flooring projects, encompassing both commercial and residential sectors, from upscale luxury developments to extensive refurbishment initiatives. The role requires close collaboration with project teams to support successful bids and contribute to the smooth delivery of high-quality flooring solutions across diverse sectors. What We're Looking For Experience: Extensive background within the industry with at least 5 years of experience working with reputable flooring contractor Proven track record as an Estimator in flooring and soft flooring, with ceramic tiling experience considered an advantage but not essential Proficiency with Callidus or similar digital estimating software. Key Skills: Analytical thinking Strong negotiation capabilities Efficient time management abilities Advanced numerical skills combined with keen commercial insight Skilled at teamwork and providing mentorship to junior team members A deep understanding of construction practices, regulations, and cost factors Strong communication abilities, written and verbal with an excellent attention to detail In-depth understanding of the estimating process, using computerized analytical systems to create accurate project cost estimates Proficient in utilising the Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, to enhance efficiency and support project tasks Key Responsibilities Commercial reporting Assist to the procurement processes Collection of pricing elements to form tender sum Identify potential business opportunities within project scopes Supervise bid activities and deliver comprehensive status reports to stakeholders Complete quantity take offs from drawings to ensure accurate ordering of materials Reviewing and measuring quantities from both electronic and paper-based drawings Establish and implement preconstruction cost budgets to support project planning and delivery Responsible for gathering and organising preliminary workbooks in collaboration with operations leads Collaborate with Directors and trainees to share expertise and enhance in-house skills and capabilities Managing the preparation of more than one tender at any one time (depending on size and complexity) Compile comprehensive BOQ and pricing documents in alignment with project specifications and scope Prepare structured and compliant tender submissions to secure new contracts and business opportunities Prepare precise cost estimates for flooring projects, delivering competitive pricing without compromising on quality Conduct thorough analysis and review of technical specifications to ensure accuracy and compliance with project requirements Participate in the tender adjudication process, ensuring decisions align with set approval limits and business objectives Lead the estimating and proposals teams, ensuring bids are commercially viable and submitted with the highest quality standards Carry out comprehensive analysis of responses to confirm compliance with contractual and technical expectations Create comprehensive estimates in line with project goals by planning labour hours, organising task sequences, procuring materials, and securing favorable terms from vendors and subcontractors. Why Join? Excellent opportunity to work with a well established and reputable company Hybrid/remote working after onboarding dependant on location A role with genuine influence, work alongside directors while contributing to growth and team development Contact Details: Contact: Ollie Foley (Recruitment Consultant) at Caval - (phone number removed)
The Company: Substantial growth, a testament to the hard work of employees across the business. Established for over 30 years, retaining independent roots. Pride in providing the highest level of service and support. Specialists dedicated to key market sectors. Benefits of the Internal Sales Executive Role: Basic Salary up to £35,960 Branch bonus scheme pension scheme and 23 days of annual leave. Working Monday-Friday (7 AM 4 PM or 7:30AM-4:30PM or 8 AM 5 PM). Opportunities for career development The Role of the Internal Sales Executive: Selling insulation to contractors and merchants of various sizes, including large residential projects. Quoting, pricing, and processing orders while supporting the external sales team. You ll be given a ledger to nurture and grow, making it your own. Working closely with a collaborative team in the sales office, reporting to the Business Unit Manager. Managing customer relationships, addressing inquiries, and ensuring excellent service. Utilising a simple and effective CRM system to manage data and streamline operations. Working Monday to Friday (7 AM 4 PM or 7:30AM-4:30PM or 8 AM 5 PM) based in the sales office by Heathrow. The Ideal Person for the Internal Sales Executive Role: Will be knowledgeable in insulation. Experienced in internal sales, particularly within merchant or distributor environments. Customer-focused with excellent communication and negotiation skills. You ll be proactive and keen to get your ledger growing. Familiar with the use of MS Office and comfortable with CRM systems. If you think the role of Internal Sales Executive is for you, apply now! Consultant : Sarah Dimmock Email : (url removed) Tel : (phone number removed) Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK. About Us : We specialize in sales, technical, and commercial jobs in Engineering, Construction, Building Services, Medical & Scientific, and Commercial & Industrial Solutions sectors, enabling our consultants to become experts in their markets. We place all levels of personnel, up to Director level, across the UK and internationally.
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
The Company: Substantial growth, a testament to the hard work of employees across the business. Established for over 30 years, retaining independent roots. Pride in providing the highest level of service and support. Specialists dedicated to key market sectors. Benefits of the Internal Sales Executive Role: Basic Salary up to £35,960 Branch bonus scheme pension scheme and 23 days of annual leave. Working Monday-Friday (7 AM 4 PM or 7:30AM-4:30PM or 8 AM 5 PM). Opportunities for career development The Role of the Internal Sales Executive: Selling insulation to contractors and merchants of various sizes, including large residential projects. Quoting, pricing, and processing orders while supporting the external sales team. You ll be given a ledger to nurture and grow, making it your own. Working closely with a collaborative team in the sales office, reporting to the Business Unit Manager. Managing customer relationships, addressing inquiries, and ensuring excellent service. Utilising a simple and effective CRM system to manage data and streamline operations. Working Monday to Friday (7 AM 4 PM or 7:30AM-4:30PM or 8 AM 5 PM) based in the sales office by Heathrow. The Ideal Person for the Internal Sales Executive Role: Will be knowledgeable in insulation. Experienced in internal sales, particularly within merchant or distributor environments. Customer-focused with excellent communication and negotiation skills. You ll be proactive and keen to get your ledger growing. Familiar with the use of MS Office and comfortable with CRM systems. If you think the role of Internal Sales Executive is for you, apply now! Consultant : Sarah Dimmock Email : (url removed) Tel : (phone number removed) Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK. About Us : We specialize in sales, technical, and commercial jobs in Engineering, Construction, Building Services, Medical & Scientific, and Commercial & Industrial Solutions sectors, enabling our consultants to become experts in their markets. We place all levels of personnel, up to Director level, across the UK and internationally.
Our client, a leading Civil Engineering and Infrastructure specialist, is seeking a Temporary Works Coordinator to join their team in East London. Responsibilities: - Ensure that the design outputs meet CDM, health and safety, and environmental compliance. - Manage the development of specifications, coordination of specialist suppliers, and the technical query process. - Lead the design consultants and the internal teams to deliver the temporary solutions to schedule and budget. - Provide technical information and advice. - Propose and/or develop value-engineered alternative solutions (during design or construction phases). - Undertake technical review of method statements for complex or unusual methods. - Support the project delivery teams by providing solutions based on the client and site-specific requirements, including provisions and considerations for third parties where necessary. - Assist with the applications of movement orders and design-specific traffic management schemes to support these applications, including swept path analysis. - Assist with the approval of external suppliers. - Obtain or provide pricing for estimating purposes. - Undertake temporary works co-ordination during the design phase, including handover to the construction teams. - Deliver required services on time/cost/quality. Required Experiences: - Degree/HNC or equivalent in Civil Engineering. - Knowledge of temporary works, engineering management, construction processes and technical design, especially within deep drainage, lifting operations, and structural works. - Experience within the water and rail sectors. - Understanding of the detailed design of permanent and temporary works, including the use of AutoCAD. - Understanding of relevant industry specifications, e.g., CESWI, Network Rail, and Highways. - Experience in obtaining third-party technical approval of proposals. - CITB Temporary Works Co-coordinator. - CSCS card - Ability to identify risks and opportunities. - Previous experience in logistics planning. Desirable: - Appointed Person for Lifting - NRSWA Supervisor - A mix of site and design office experience - Incorporated/Chartered membership with a relevant professional institution (or en route to achieving such a qualification) - Knowledge of the technical approval process for the temporary works for the Transport for London (TFL), Docklands Light Railway (DLR), and the Network Rail (NR) - Familiarity with Autodesk, Bluebeam and Bentley 3D software.
Oct 04, 2025
Contractor
Our client, a leading Civil Engineering and Infrastructure specialist, is seeking a Temporary Works Coordinator to join their team in East London. Responsibilities: - Ensure that the design outputs meet CDM, health and safety, and environmental compliance. - Manage the development of specifications, coordination of specialist suppliers, and the technical query process. - Lead the design consultants and the internal teams to deliver the temporary solutions to schedule and budget. - Provide technical information and advice. - Propose and/or develop value-engineered alternative solutions (during design or construction phases). - Undertake technical review of method statements for complex or unusual methods. - Support the project delivery teams by providing solutions based on the client and site-specific requirements, including provisions and considerations for third parties where necessary. - Assist with the applications of movement orders and design-specific traffic management schemes to support these applications, including swept path analysis. - Assist with the approval of external suppliers. - Obtain or provide pricing for estimating purposes. - Undertake temporary works co-ordination during the design phase, including handover to the construction teams. - Deliver required services on time/cost/quality. Required Experiences: - Degree/HNC or equivalent in Civil Engineering. - Knowledge of temporary works, engineering management, construction processes and technical design, especially within deep drainage, lifting operations, and structural works. - Experience within the water and rail sectors. - Understanding of the detailed design of permanent and temporary works, including the use of AutoCAD. - Understanding of relevant industry specifications, e.g., CESWI, Network Rail, and Highways. - Experience in obtaining third-party technical approval of proposals. - CITB Temporary Works Co-coordinator. - CSCS card - Ability to identify risks and opportunities. - Previous experience in logistics planning. Desirable: - Appointed Person for Lifting - NRSWA Supervisor - A mix of site and design office experience - Incorporated/Chartered membership with a relevant professional institution (or en route to achieving such a qualification) - Knowledge of the technical approval process for the temporary works for the Transport for London (TFL), Docklands Light Railway (DLR), and the Network Rail (NR) - Familiarity with Autodesk, Bluebeam and Bentley 3D software.
Job Title: Estimator Location: Bristol Salary : £45,000 - £55,000 + benefits Contract: Full-time, Permanent Whats in it for you: We know that great people make great projects, so we invest in your growth and wellbeing. Here's what you can expect: Competitive salary of £45,000 - £55,000 (DOE) Company benefits package Opportunities for career development and professional qualifications Supportive, friendly, and collaborative culture Involvement in diverse, exciting projects across sectors Join Our Team We're looking for an ambitious Estimator to join our Bristol pre-construction team. This is a great opportunity to play a key role in pricing and winning projects while working in a supportive, forward-thinking business. If you thrive on producing accurate, competitive bids and enjoy working closely with clients, consultants, and project teams, this role will give you the variety and challenge you're looking for. What You'll Do Prepare accurate, competitive estimates that take account of project risks and client requirements Coordinate subcontractors and suppliers to ensure best value Contribute to winning strategies and compelling bid submissions Carry out site visits and build strong relationships with clients and consultants Attend key tender meetings and provide clear adjudication reports Support smooth handover to project teams, ensuring clarity and buy-in What We're Looking For 3-5 years' experience in an estimating or surveying role Degree/HNC in Building Studies or equivalent (MCIOB/MRICS desirable) Strong commercial understanding of the construction industry and market rates Knowledge of analytical estimating, first principles pricing, and ConQuest software Collaborative, detail-driven, and motivated to deliver quality results Our Values We're proud of our reputation and culture, and we live by our values every day: Friendly - approachable, open, and team-focused Efficient - detail-driven and commercially aware Committed - motivated, proactive, and quality-focused Apply If this role sounds of interest, please click apply to send your CV or if you have any questions, call Kirk at Thorn Baker, Bristol.
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Estimator Location: Bristol Salary : £45,000 - £55,000 + benefits Contract: Full-time, Permanent Whats in it for you: We know that great people make great projects, so we invest in your growth and wellbeing. Here's what you can expect: Competitive salary of £45,000 - £55,000 (DOE) Company benefits package Opportunities for career development and professional qualifications Supportive, friendly, and collaborative culture Involvement in diverse, exciting projects across sectors Join Our Team We're looking for an ambitious Estimator to join our Bristol pre-construction team. This is a great opportunity to play a key role in pricing and winning projects while working in a supportive, forward-thinking business. If you thrive on producing accurate, competitive bids and enjoy working closely with clients, consultants, and project teams, this role will give you the variety and challenge you're looking for. What You'll Do Prepare accurate, competitive estimates that take account of project risks and client requirements Coordinate subcontractors and suppliers to ensure best value Contribute to winning strategies and compelling bid submissions Carry out site visits and build strong relationships with clients and consultants Attend key tender meetings and provide clear adjudication reports Support smooth handover to project teams, ensuring clarity and buy-in What We're Looking For 3-5 years' experience in an estimating or surveying role Degree/HNC in Building Studies or equivalent (MCIOB/MRICS desirable) Strong commercial understanding of the construction industry and market rates Knowledge of analytical estimating, first principles pricing, and ConQuest software Collaborative, detail-driven, and motivated to deliver quality results Our Values We're proud of our reputation and culture, and we live by our values every day: Friendly - approachable, open, and team-focused Efficient - detail-driven and commercially aware Committed - motivated, proactive, and quality-focused Apply If this role sounds of interest, please click apply to send your CV or if you have any questions, call Kirk at Thorn Baker, Bristol.
At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life's uncertainties. And for more than 90 years our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers' evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection. Your role in the team The Architecture Compute, and Engineering organization provides a transformative platform ecosystem with a comprehensive set of capabilities that empowers end users and digital product teams to innovate seamlessly and drive growth for Allstate through the Consumer Connected Cloud mission. This ecosystem aims to provide an absolute frictionless experience for our user community. As a Lead Digital Product Manager in the ACE organization, you'll be a player/coach who drives multiple products across a platform, contributing towards defining, delivering, and managing the lifecycle of a suite of products ensuring they meet the needs of the customers and align with the company's strategic goals. You will lead and coach a team of Digital Product Managers to advance in the trade and to advance product strategy. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, technical understanding, and business acumen. The Mainframe Lead DPM is driving several strategic initiatives aimed at modernizing and optimizing Allstate's mainframe systems. This includes enhancing cyber resiliency through safeguarded storage upgrades, immutable backups, and disaster recovery exercises, while also transitioning legacy workloads to more agile and secure platforms. The role is central to exploring next-generation capabilities such as AI, machine learning, and containerization-leveraging technologies like zCX and z/OS 3.1 to enable on-platform intelligence and scalable automation. These efforts support a broader transformation of mainframe hosting into a dynamic, data-driven ecosystem that integrates seamlessly with distributed environments and accelerates business value delivery. Key Responsibilities Product Portfolio Leadership: Manage the strategic direction of your product family (multiple products) ensuring continuous alignment to the highest priority outcomes; including vision and strategy for suite of digital products, developing & managing a strategic roadmap Market Research: Conduct market and user research to identify trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape Product Development: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and launch new digital products. Roadmap Management and Alignment: Create appropriate forum for roadmap alignment and planning in support of strategic initiatives across product portfolio and product management team Ongoing Management: Work with the Digital Product teams to optimize team ceremonies and practices to drive maturity including write & groom stories, prioritize, and manage the backlog. Performance Monitoring: Define product performance metrics & monitor product performance using analytics tools and make data-driven decisions. Stakeholder Management: Communicate product progress and updates to internal stakeholders and external partners ensuring appropriate prioritization and coordination of the work Vendor Management: Engage in strategic vendor management where necessary ensuring interactive partnership with both our external vendors and internal sourcing leaders Budget Management: Forecast ongoing total cost of ownership of your products, manage budgets including vendor contract management, hardware costs, labor costs, etc. ensuring operation effectiveness; develops strategies and adjust courses of action Customer Feedback: Gather and analyze customer feedback to continually improve the product. Impact and Influence: Drive maturity in our product management practices, influence engineering, platform consultant and architecture leadership within your product domain and across ACE Grow Talent: Grow & mature Digital Product Management practitioner skills with your team by modeling the skills & behaviors we expect within our DPM trade as well as fostering the growth of individuals on your team Essential criteria All candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK. Allstate is unable to provide sponsorship for this position. A minimum of 5 years' experience as a Digital Product Manager A minimum of 2 year's coaching and leading teams. Must have experience in one or more of the following within the last 10 years COBOL, JCL, CICS, IMS, DB2, VSAM, and z/OS fundamentals. Experience with Agile methodologies and product management tooling Experience of development processes, human centered design, UX/UI design, and digital marketing Demonstrable experience in effectively communicating complex and innovative product concepts to cross-functional development teams. Proven ability to apply data-driven decision-making to influence product direction and prioritization. Strong, proven capability in breaking down complex initiatives into incremental and iterative deliverables aligned with Agile best practices. Definite product performance metrics & monitor product performance using analytics tools and make data-driven decisions. Desirable Experience Understanding of the system behaviors, how batch and online transactions work, performance tuning, and capacity planning. Familiarity with RACF, encryption standards, and audit requirements-especially in regulated industries like Insurance or Finance Supervisory Experience: This job does have supervisory duties. Job posting end date: Friday the 3rd of October 2025 Joining our team isn't just a job - it's an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger - a winning team making a meaningful impact. Why join us? Allstate NI is proud to be Allstate's European Digital Centre of Excellence-recent winners of 'Best Use of Cloud Services' at the Belfast Telegraph IT Awards 2024, and recognised for our community and sustainability impact at the 2024 Business in the Community Awards and Gold accreditation for Environmental Responsibility. We're a product-driven, cloud-first organisation delivering real outcomes through modern technology, a digital product-centric talent model, and a culture rooted in engineering excellence. Our teams work in cross-functional structures, guided by an outcome-based delivery approach that accelerates speed, agility, and value. We offer: • A generous, flexible benefits package including annual leave, healthcare and dental cover, pension, and lifestyle discounts • Access to world-class learning platforms and award-winning L&D • Clear career paths, internal mobility, and a strong focus on growth • A people-first culture with flexible working options Be part of a high-performing, socially responsible organisation where your work has purpose, and your growth is supported every step of the way. Statement on Fair Employment and Equal Opportunities Allstate NI wishes to ensure equal opportunity is given to all job applicants. This company will not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender (including gender reassignment status), sexual orientation, religious belief, political opinion, marital status, age or disability. We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as women are currently under-represented in our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from women. All appointments will be made on merit. Applicants should note Allstate NI complete AccessNI background checks on all candidates offered a position. Posting End Date: 20 August 2025
Oct 02, 2025
Full time
At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life's uncertainties. And for more than 90 years our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers' evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection. Your role in the team The Architecture Compute, and Engineering organization provides a transformative platform ecosystem with a comprehensive set of capabilities that empowers end users and digital product teams to innovate seamlessly and drive growth for Allstate through the Consumer Connected Cloud mission. This ecosystem aims to provide an absolute frictionless experience for our user community. As a Lead Digital Product Manager in the ACE organization, you'll be a player/coach who drives multiple products across a platform, contributing towards defining, delivering, and managing the lifecycle of a suite of products ensuring they meet the needs of the customers and align with the company's strategic goals. You will lead and coach a team of Digital Product Managers to advance in the trade and to advance product strategy. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, technical understanding, and business acumen. The Mainframe Lead DPM is driving several strategic initiatives aimed at modernizing and optimizing Allstate's mainframe systems. This includes enhancing cyber resiliency through safeguarded storage upgrades, immutable backups, and disaster recovery exercises, while also transitioning legacy workloads to more agile and secure platforms. The role is central to exploring next-generation capabilities such as AI, machine learning, and containerization-leveraging technologies like zCX and z/OS 3.1 to enable on-platform intelligence and scalable automation. These efforts support a broader transformation of mainframe hosting into a dynamic, data-driven ecosystem that integrates seamlessly with distributed environments and accelerates business value delivery. Key Responsibilities Product Portfolio Leadership: Manage the strategic direction of your product family (multiple products) ensuring continuous alignment to the highest priority outcomes; including vision and strategy for suite of digital products, developing & managing a strategic roadmap Market Research: Conduct market and user research to identify trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape Product Development: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and launch new digital products. Roadmap Management and Alignment: Create appropriate forum for roadmap alignment and planning in support of strategic initiatives across product portfolio and product management team Ongoing Management: Work with the Digital Product teams to optimize team ceremonies and practices to drive maturity including write & groom stories, prioritize, and manage the backlog. Performance Monitoring: Define product performance metrics & monitor product performance using analytics tools and make data-driven decisions. Stakeholder Management: Communicate product progress and updates to internal stakeholders and external partners ensuring appropriate prioritization and coordination of the work Vendor Management: Engage in strategic vendor management where necessary ensuring interactive partnership with both our external vendors and internal sourcing leaders Budget Management: Forecast ongoing total cost of ownership of your products, manage budgets including vendor contract management, hardware costs, labor costs, etc. ensuring operation effectiveness; develops strategies and adjust courses of action Customer Feedback: Gather and analyze customer feedback to continually improve the product. Impact and Influence: Drive maturity in our product management practices, influence engineering, platform consultant and architecture leadership within your product domain and across ACE Grow Talent: Grow & mature Digital Product Management practitioner skills with your team by modeling the skills & behaviors we expect within our DPM trade as well as fostering the growth of individuals on your team Essential criteria All candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK. Allstate is unable to provide sponsorship for this position. A minimum of 5 years' experience as a Digital Product Manager A minimum of 2 year's coaching and leading teams. Must have experience in one or more of the following within the last 10 years COBOL, JCL, CICS, IMS, DB2, VSAM, and z/OS fundamentals. Experience with Agile methodologies and product management tooling Experience of development processes, human centered design, UX/UI design, and digital marketing Demonstrable experience in effectively communicating complex and innovative product concepts to cross-functional development teams. Proven ability to apply data-driven decision-making to influence product direction and prioritization. Strong, proven capability in breaking down complex initiatives into incremental and iterative deliverables aligned with Agile best practices. Definite product performance metrics & monitor product performance using analytics tools and make data-driven decisions. Desirable Experience Understanding of the system behaviors, how batch and online transactions work, performance tuning, and capacity planning. Familiarity with RACF, encryption standards, and audit requirements-especially in regulated industries like Insurance or Finance Supervisory Experience: This job does have supervisory duties. Job posting end date: Friday the 3rd of October 2025 Joining our team isn't just a job - it's an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger - a winning team making a meaningful impact. Why join us? Allstate NI is proud to be Allstate's European Digital Centre of Excellence-recent winners of 'Best Use of Cloud Services' at the Belfast Telegraph IT Awards 2024, and recognised for our community and sustainability impact at the 2024 Business in the Community Awards and Gold accreditation for Environmental Responsibility. We're a product-driven, cloud-first organisation delivering real outcomes through modern technology, a digital product-centric talent model, and a culture rooted in engineering excellence. Our teams work in cross-functional structures, guided by an outcome-based delivery approach that accelerates speed, agility, and value. We offer: • A generous, flexible benefits package including annual leave, healthcare and dental cover, pension, and lifestyle discounts • Access to world-class learning platforms and award-winning L&D • Clear career paths, internal mobility, and a strong focus on growth • A people-first culture with flexible working options Be part of a high-performing, socially responsible organisation where your work has purpose, and your growth is supported every step of the way. Statement on Fair Employment and Equal Opportunities Allstate NI wishes to ensure equal opportunity is given to all job applicants. This company will not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender (including gender reassignment status), sexual orientation, religious belief, political opinion, marital status, age or disability. We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as women are currently under-represented in our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from women. All appointments will be made on merit. Applicants should note Allstate NI complete AccessNI background checks on all candidates offered a position. Posting End Date: 20 August 2025
Michael Page are delighted to partner with SecuriGroup to recruit a Commercial Accountant. This opportunity is responsible for preparing, analysing, and maintaining pricing strategies. The Commercial Accountant will work closely with the sales, operations, and finance teams to ensure pricing is aligned with business objectives, customer expectations, and industry standards. Client Details SecuriGroup is one of the largest security companies in the UK and ROI, dedicated to delivering exceptional services with a focus on continuous improvement, added value, and innovation. We are consistently ranked in the top 1% of ACS-approved companies as audited by the SIA, and are proud to retain our position as the highest-scoring company in the industry. As a people-focused organisation, we rely on our core purpose of Strengthening Society' to empower our local communities. Through a commitment to hiring the best colleagues in the industry, we benefit from unparalleled resilience and expertise in our provision of security services to a wide range of prestigious clients. Our bespoke offerings are focused on customer service and welfare, achieved through augmented solutions, and industry-leading training, all underpinning our ethos of 'Safety, Courtesy and Efficiency.' Description The Commercial Accountant ill likely have the following responsibilities: Create and refine pricing models that balance competitiveness with profitability, incorporating labour, overhead, and service delivery requirements. Research and assess the impact of legislative changes on current and future cost models to inform budgeting decisions. Conduct in-depth cost analysis and produce detailed variance reports, identifying risks and opportunities to support strategic business decisions. Assist in developing tender documentation and review bids for accuracy, ensuring competitive pricing and compliance. Collaborate with clients, contractors, and operational teams to align estimates and budgets with project expectations. Ensure all costings meet company standards, health and safety regulations, and contractual obligations. Maintain comprehensive and organised records of costings, correspondence, and related documentation. Monitor contractual terms and ensure projects progress according to agreed timelines and conditions. Propose strategies to optimise cost efficiency, including adjustments to shift patterns, reduction of overtime, and renegotiation of labour rates. Evaluate competitor pricing, industry trends, and customer preferences to enhance competitiveness and profitability. Suggest strategies for improving cost efficiency, such as adjusting shift patterns, reducing overtime, or renegotiating labour rates. Evaluate competitor pricing, industry trends, and customer preferences to enhance competitiveness and profitability. Investigating financial anomalies and addressing discrepancies should they arise. Profile The successful candidate will likely have the following profile: Qualified Accountant with proven exp of financial reporting and working with cost models. Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for client engagement. Effective time management and organisational abilities to meet project deadlines in a fast paced environment. A proactive, self-motivated approach with a focus on delivering results. Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment. Job Offer This role offers a competitive salary, benefits and career development. Please apply to find out more details and a confidential conversation.
Oct 02, 2025
Full time
Michael Page are delighted to partner with SecuriGroup to recruit a Commercial Accountant. This opportunity is responsible for preparing, analysing, and maintaining pricing strategies. The Commercial Accountant will work closely with the sales, operations, and finance teams to ensure pricing is aligned with business objectives, customer expectations, and industry standards. Client Details SecuriGroup is one of the largest security companies in the UK and ROI, dedicated to delivering exceptional services with a focus on continuous improvement, added value, and innovation. We are consistently ranked in the top 1% of ACS-approved companies as audited by the SIA, and are proud to retain our position as the highest-scoring company in the industry. As a people-focused organisation, we rely on our core purpose of Strengthening Society' to empower our local communities. Through a commitment to hiring the best colleagues in the industry, we benefit from unparalleled resilience and expertise in our provision of security services to a wide range of prestigious clients. Our bespoke offerings are focused on customer service and welfare, achieved through augmented solutions, and industry-leading training, all underpinning our ethos of 'Safety, Courtesy and Efficiency.' Description The Commercial Accountant ill likely have the following responsibilities: Create and refine pricing models that balance competitiveness with profitability, incorporating labour, overhead, and service delivery requirements. Research and assess the impact of legislative changes on current and future cost models to inform budgeting decisions. Conduct in-depth cost analysis and produce detailed variance reports, identifying risks and opportunities to support strategic business decisions. Assist in developing tender documentation and review bids for accuracy, ensuring competitive pricing and compliance. Collaborate with clients, contractors, and operational teams to align estimates and budgets with project expectations. Ensure all costings meet company standards, health and safety regulations, and contractual obligations. Maintain comprehensive and organised records of costings, correspondence, and related documentation. Monitor contractual terms and ensure projects progress according to agreed timelines and conditions. Propose strategies to optimise cost efficiency, including adjustments to shift patterns, reduction of overtime, and renegotiation of labour rates. Evaluate competitor pricing, industry trends, and customer preferences to enhance competitiveness and profitability. Suggest strategies for improving cost efficiency, such as adjusting shift patterns, reducing overtime, or renegotiating labour rates. Evaluate competitor pricing, industry trends, and customer preferences to enhance competitiveness and profitability. Investigating financial anomalies and addressing discrepancies should they arise. Profile The successful candidate will likely have the following profile: Qualified Accountant with proven exp of financial reporting and working with cost models. Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for client engagement. Effective time management and organisational abilities to meet project deadlines in a fast paced environment. A proactive, self-motivated approach with a focus on delivering results. Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment. Job Offer This role offers a competitive salary, benefits and career development. Please apply to find out more details and a confidential conversation.
At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life's uncertainties. And for more than 90 years our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers' evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection. Your role in the team The Architecture Compute, and Engineering organization provides a transformative platform ecosystem with a comprehensive set of capabilities that empowers end users and digital product teams to innovate seamlessly and drive growth for Allstate through the Consumer Connected Cloud mission. This ecosystem aims to provide an absolute frictionless experience for our user community. As a Lead Digital Product Manager in the ACE organization, you'll be a player/coach who drives multiple products across a platform, contributing towards defining, delivering, and managing the lifecycle of a suite of products ensuring they meet the needs of the customers and align with the company's strategic goals. You will lead and coach a team of Digital Product Managers to advance in the trade and to advance product strategy. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, technical understanding, and business acumen. The Mainframe Lead DPM is driving several strategic initiatives aimed at modernizing and optimizing Allstate's mainframe systems. This includes enhancing cyber resiliency through safeguarded storage upgrades, immutable backups, and disaster recovery exercises, while also transitioning legacy workloads to more agile and secure platforms. The role is central to exploring next-generation capabilities such as AI, machine learning, and containerization-leveraging technologies like zCX and z/OS 3.1 to enable on-platform intelligence and scalable automation. These efforts support a broader transformation of mainframe hosting into a dynamic, data-driven ecosystem that integrates seamlessly with distributed environments and accelerates business value delivery. Key Responsibilities Product Portfolio Leadership: Manage the strategic direction of your product family (multiple products) ensuring continuous alignment to the highest priority outcomes; including vision and strategy for suite of digital products, developing & managing a strategic roadmap Market Research: Conduct market and user research to identify trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape Product Development: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and launch new digital products. Roadmap Management and Alignment: Create appropriate forum for roadmap alignment and planning in support of strategic initiatives across product portfolio and product management team Ongoing Management: Work with the Digital Product teams to optimize team ceremonies and practices to drive maturity including write & groom stories, prioritize, and manage the backlog. Performance Monitoring: Define product performance metrics & monitor product performance using analytics tools and make data-driven decisions. Stakeholder Management: Communicate product progress and updates to internal stakeholders and external partners ensuring appropriate prioritization and coordination of the work Vendor Management: Engage in strategic vendor management where necessary ensuring interactive partnership with both our external vendors and internal sourcing leaders Budget Management: Forecast ongoing total cost of ownership of your products, manage budgets including vendor contract management, hardware costs, labor costs, etc. ensuring operation effectiveness; develops strategies and adjust courses of action Customer Feedback: Gather and analyze customer feedback to continually improve the product. Impact and Influence: Drive maturity in our product management practices, influence engineering, platform consultant and architecture leadership within your product domain and across ACE Grow Talent: Grow & mature Digital Product Management practitioner skills with your team by modeling the skills & behaviors we expect within our DPM trade as well as fostering the growth of individuals on your team Essential criteria All candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK. Allstate is unable to provide sponsorship for this position. A minimum of 5 years' experience as a Digital Product Manager A minimum of 2 year's coaching and leading teams. Must have experience in one or more of the following within the last 10 years COBOL, JCL, CICS, IMS, DB2, VSAM, and z/OS fundamentals. Experience with Agile methodologies and product management tooling Experience of development processes, human centered design, UX/UI design, and digital marketing Demonstrable experience in effectively communicating complex and innovative product concepts to cross-functional development teams. Proven ability to apply data-driven decision-making to influence product direction and prioritization. Strong, proven capability in breaking down complex initiatives into incremental and iterative deliverables aligned with Agile best practices. Definite product performance metrics & monitor product performance using analytics tools and make data-driven decisions. Desirable Experience Understanding of the system behaviors, how batch and online transactions work, performance tuning, and capacity planning. Familiarity with RACF, encryption standards, and audit requirements-especially in regulated industries like Insurance or Finance Supervisory Experience: This job does have supervisory duties. Job posting end date: Friday the 3rd of October 2025 Joining our team isn't just a job - it's an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger - a winning team making a meaningful impact. Why join us? Allstate NI is proud to be Allstate's European Digital Centre of Excellence-recent winners of 'Best Use of Cloud Services' at the Belfast Telegraph IT Awards 2024, and recognised for our community and sustainability impact at the 2024 Business in the Community Awards and Gold accreditation for Environmental Responsibility. We're a product-driven, cloud-first organisation delivering real outcomes through modern technology, a digital product-centric talent model, and a culture rooted in engineering excellence. Our teams work in cross-functional structures, guided by an outcome-based delivery approach that accelerates speed, agility, and value. We offer: • A generous, flexible benefits package including annual leave, healthcare and dental cover, pension, and lifestyle discounts • Access to world-class learning platforms and award-winning L&D • Clear career paths, internal mobility, and a strong focus on growth • A people-first culture with flexible working options Be part of a high-performing, socially responsible organisation where your work has purpose, and your growth is supported every step of the way. Statement on Fair Employment and Equal Opportunities Allstate NI wishes to ensure equal opportunity is given to all job applicants. This company will not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender (including gender reassignment status), sexual orientation, religious belief, political opinion, marital status, age or disability. We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as women are currently under-represented in our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from women. All appointments will be made on merit. Applicants should note Allstate NI complete AccessNI background checks on all candidates offered a position. Posting End Date: 20 August 2025
Oct 02, 2025
Full time
At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life's uncertainties. And for more than 90 years our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers' evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection. Your role in the team The Architecture Compute, and Engineering organization provides a transformative platform ecosystem with a comprehensive set of capabilities that empowers end users and digital product teams to innovate seamlessly and drive growth for Allstate through the Consumer Connected Cloud mission. This ecosystem aims to provide an absolute frictionless experience for our user community. As a Lead Digital Product Manager in the ACE organization, you'll be a player/coach who drives multiple products across a platform, contributing towards defining, delivering, and managing the lifecycle of a suite of products ensuring they meet the needs of the customers and align with the company's strategic goals. You will lead and coach a team of Digital Product Managers to advance in the trade and to advance product strategy. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, technical understanding, and business acumen. The Mainframe Lead DPM is driving several strategic initiatives aimed at modernizing and optimizing Allstate's mainframe systems. This includes enhancing cyber resiliency through safeguarded storage upgrades, immutable backups, and disaster recovery exercises, while also transitioning legacy workloads to more agile and secure platforms. The role is central to exploring next-generation capabilities such as AI, machine learning, and containerization-leveraging technologies like zCX and z/OS 3.1 to enable on-platform intelligence and scalable automation. These efforts support a broader transformation of mainframe hosting into a dynamic, data-driven ecosystem that integrates seamlessly with distributed environments and accelerates business value delivery. Key Responsibilities Product Portfolio Leadership: Manage the strategic direction of your product family (multiple products) ensuring continuous alignment to the highest priority outcomes; including vision and strategy for suite of digital products, developing & managing a strategic roadmap Market Research: Conduct market and user research to identify trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape Product Development: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and launch new digital products. Roadmap Management and Alignment: Create appropriate forum for roadmap alignment and planning in support of strategic initiatives across product portfolio and product management team Ongoing Management: Work with the Digital Product teams to optimize team ceremonies and practices to drive maturity including write & groom stories, prioritize, and manage the backlog. Performance Monitoring: Define product performance metrics & monitor product performance using analytics tools and make data-driven decisions. Stakeholder Management: Communicate product progress and updates to internal stakeholders and external partners ensuring appropriate prioritization and coordination of the work Vendor Management: Engage in strategic vendor management where necessary ensuring interactive partnership with both our external vendors and internal sourcing leaders Budget Management: Forecast ongoing total cost of ownership of your products, manage budgets including vendor contract management, hardware costs, labor costs, etc. ensuring operation effectiveness; develops strategies and adjust courses of action Customer Feedback: Gather and analyze customer feedback to continually improve the product. Impact and Influence: Drive maturity in our product management practices, influence engineering, platform consultant and architecture leadership within your product domain and across ACE Grow Talent: Grow & mature Digital Product Management practitioner skills with your team by modeling the skills & behaviors we expect within our DPM trade as well as fostering the growth of individuals on your team Essential criteria All candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK. Allstate is unable to provide sponsorship for this position. A minimum of 5 years' experience as a Digital Product Manager A minimum of 2 year's coaching and leading teams. Must have experience in one or more of the following within the last 10 years COBOL, JCL, CICS, IMS, DB2, VSAM, and z/OS fundamentals. Experience with Agile methodologies and product management tooling Experience of development processes, human centered design, UX/UI design, and digital marketing Demonstrable experience in effectively communicating complex and innovative product concepts to cross-functional development teams. Proven ability to apply data-driven decision-making to influence product direction and prioritization. Strong, proven capability in breaking down complex initiatives into incremental and iterative deliverables aligned with Agile best practices. Definite product performance metrics & monitor product performance using analytics tools and make data-driven decisions. Desirable Experience Understanding of the system behaviors, how batch and online transactions work, performance tuning, and capacity planning. Familiarity with RACF, encryption standards, and audit requirements-especially in regulated industries like Insurance or Finance Supervisory Experience: This job does have supervisory duties. Job posting end date: Friday the 3rd of October 2025 Joining our team isn't just a job - it's an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger - a winning team making a meaningful impact. Why join us? Allstate NI is proud to be Allstate's European Digital Centre of Excellence-recent winners of 'Best Use of Cloud Services' at the Belfast Telegraph IT Awards 2024, and recognised for our community and sustainability impact at the 2024 Business in the Community Awards and Gold accreditation for Environmental Responsibility. We're a product-driven, cloud-first organisation delivering real outcomes through modern technology, a digital product-centric talent model, and a culture rooted in engineering excellence. Our teams work in cross-functional structures, guided by an outcome-based delivery approach that accelerates speed, agility, and value. We offer: • A generous, flexible benefits package including annual leave, healthcare and dental cover, pension, and lifestyle discounts • Access to world-class learning platforms and award-winning L&D • Clear career paths, internal mobility, and a strong focus on growth • A people-first culture with flexible working options Be part of a high-performing, socially responsible organisation where your work has purpose, and your growth is supported every step of the way. Statement on Fair Employment and Equal Opportunities Allstate NI wishes to ensure equal opportunity is given to all job applicants. This company will not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender (including gender reassignment status), sexual orientation, religious belief, political opinion, marital status, age or disability. We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as women are currently under-represented in our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from women. All appointments will be made on merit. Applicants should note Allstate NI complete AccessNI background checks on all candidates offered a position. Posting End Date: 20 August 2025
Your New Role We have a fantastic opportunity for Permanent Planner - Highways to join our NMC SW Account. This role will be based on site at our Woodside Viaduct project in Glasgow. The standard hours of work are Monday - Friday, 42 hours per week. As part of the NMC South West account , we've been working in partnership with Transport Scotland Southwest since August 2020. Our responsibilities include inspections, cyclical maintenance, asset management, scheme delivery, winter maintenance, and incident response. The Woodside Viaduct Project is a major civil engineering initiative delivered under the wider South West Trunk Roads Network Maintenance Contract . At Amey, you'll be a key member of the Principal Contractor's management and delivery team, collaborating with leading sub-contractors across multiple engineering disciplines to support successful project delivery. We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented individual to join our team in a planning support role. This position is ideal for someone with a background in administration, project management, or site operations. The Planner will be responsible for: Attending internal training sessions on Primavera P6 and pursue external scheduling certifications to advance expertise. Support programme coding for risk capture in collaboration with team members. Liaise with the Senior Planner to identify and discuss potential programme changes. Attend weekly site coordination meetings, record minutes, and prepare two-week lookahead schedules. Engage with Site Supervisors and Agents to ensure all planned works are captured and Early Warnings are raised. Assist with programme data, diagrams, and updates for key reports. Monitor on-site progress against the programme and report findings. Support Senior Planner in updating Primavera P6 and distributing programme reports to the client. Participate in supply chain meetings, document key outcomes, and report back to Senior Planner. Escalate programme concerns and slippage to management, consulting before implementing changes. Develop tender and pricing programmes as required. Coordinate with Amey consultants/designers to ensure timely data readiness for programme updates. Attend weekly update meetings. Assist the supply chain in preparing lookahead programmes. Share programme updates with the wider site team. What we're looking for: Strong working knowledge of Excel, with the ability to manipulate and analyse data effectively. Experience using project planning tools (e.g. MS Project, Project Libre, OpenProject). Prior exposure to Primavera P6 is a plus, but not essential. A positive attitude and willingness to learn-especially if you're keen to develop into a certified P6 expert (including cost profiling and data sorting). Confidence to challenge existing processes and contribute ideas for improvement. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Ability to work collaboratively across teams and communicate clearly. Desirable Experience: Experience with Primavera P6. CSCS card holder. HNC in Civil Engineering or Construction Management. Background in construction, civil engineering, or structural engineering works. Proven track record of delivering high-quality, value-driven projects. SVQ in Planning (desirable). For the right candidate, we'll support further development through external learning opportunities to help you progress towards expert-level certification. It is essential you have knowledge and a minimum of 2 years' experience using scheduling software (preferably Primavera P6) on civils or Structural engineering projects What we offer you When you join us, we can offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life's ups and downs. It's the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers and we have a competitive reward and benefits program Career Development - Exceptional development and progression plan Pension - Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers Social Value - You'll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives We embrace difference and support individuals to work in ways that work best for them. We are committed to working sustainably and by working in partnership with the communities we serve, so people and the planet are protected. At Amey, you have freedom to perform because we know if nothing holds you back, together, we can be extraordinary. Application Guidance Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity . We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Please contact our recruitment team at (url removed) to discuss any access needs and reasonable adjustments that may be required at any point during the recruitment process. Apply today - We are excited to hear from you!
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
Your New Role We have a fantastic opportunity for Permanent Planner - Highways to join our NMC SW Account. This role will be based on site at our Woodside Viaduct project in Glasgow. The standard hours of work are Monday - Friday, 42 hours per week. As part of the NMC South West account , we've been working in partnership with Transport Scotland Southwest since August 2020. Our responsibilities include inspections, cyclical maintenance, asset management, scheme delivery, winter maintenance, and incident response. The Woodside Viaduct Project is a major civil engineering initiative delivered under the wider South West Trunk Roads Network Maintenance Contract . At Amey, you'll be a key member of the Principal Contractor's management and delivery team, collaborating with leading sub-contractors across multiple engineering disciplines to support successful project delivery. We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented individual to join our team in a planning support role. This position is ideal for someone with a background in administration, project management, or site operations. The Planner will be responsible for: Attending internal training sessions on Primavera P6 and pursue external scheduling certifications to advance expertise. Support programme coding for risk capture in collaboration with team members. Liaise with the Senior Planner to identify and discuss potential programme changes. Attend weekly site coordination meetings, record minutes, and prepare two-week lookahead schedules. Engage with Site Supervisors and Agents to ensure all planned works are captured and Early Warnings are raised. Assist with programme data, diagrams, and updates for key reports. Monitor on-site progress against the programme and report findings. Support Senior Planner in updating Primavera P6 and distributing programme reports to the client. Participate in supply chain meetings, document key outcomes, and report back to Senior Planner. Escalate programme concerns and slippage to management, consulting before implementing changes. Develop tender and pricing programmes as required. Coordinate with Amey consultants/designers to ensure timely data readiness for programme updates. Attend weekly update meetings. Assist the supply chain in preparing lookahead programmes. Share programme updates with the wider site team. What we're looking for: Strong working knowledge of Excel, with the ability to manipulate and analyse data effectively. Experience using project planning tools (e.g. MS Project, Project Libre, OpenProject). Prior exposure to Primavera P6 is a plus, but not essential. A positive attitude and willingness to learn-especially if you're keen to develop into a certified P6 expert (including cost profiling and data sorting). Confidence to challenge existing processes and contribute ideas for improvement. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Ability to work collaboratively across teams and communicate clearly. Desirable Experience: Experience with Primavera P6. CSCS card holder. HNC in Civil Engineering or Construction Management. Background in construction, civil engineering, or structural engineering works. Proven track record of delivering high-quality, value-driven projects. SVQ in Planning (desirable). For the right candidate, we'll support further development through external learning opportunities to help you progress towards expert-level certification. It is essential you have knowledge and a minimum of 2 years' experience using scheduling software (preferably Primavera P6) on civils or Structural engineering projects What we offer you When you join us, we can offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life's ups and downs. It's the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers and we have a competitive reward and benefits program Career Development - Exceptional development and progression plan Pension - Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers Social Value - You'll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives We embrace difference and support individuals to work in ways that work best for them. We are committed to working sustainably and by working in partnership with the communities we serve, so people and the planet are protected. At Amey, you have freedom to perform because we know if nothing holds you back, together, we can be extraordinary. Application Guidance Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity . We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Please contact our recruitment team at (url removed) to discuss any access needs and reasonable adjustments that may be required at any point during the recruitment process. Apply today - We are excited to hear from you!
Bennett & Game Recruitment
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Our client, a leading interiors and retail fit-out contractor, is seeking a Senior Estimator to join their growing team in Gloucester. With a reputation for delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget across the retail, hospitality, and commercial sectors, this is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the company's continued growth. The successful candidate will lead on pre-contract and tender activity, bringing both technical expertise and commercial acumen. With further growth planned, this position offers the opportunity to progress into overseeing the estimating department in the near future. Senior Estimator - Benefits Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 (DOE) Car allowance Private medical cover Pension scheme 28 days' annual leave (including 7 days allocated at Christmas) Annual performance bonus Training and development opportunities Clear path to progression, including potential leadership of the estimating team Senior Estimator - Role Overview Take the lead on all tender and pre-contract activities Oversee preparation, pricing, and submission of tenders Provide detailed cost breakdowns and analysis Obtain competitive sub-contractor and supplier prices Manage procurement processes and ensure compliance documentation is in place Hold and attend regular tender review meetings Prepare and submit high-quality bids within deadlines Conduct post-tender negotiations with clients Build and maintain relationships with clients, suppliers, consultants, and internal teams Senior Estimator - Requirements Proven experience as an Estimator within the fit-out industry (retail, hospitality, or commercial) Shopfitting experience advantageous Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills Ability to manage multiple workloads and meet tight deadlines Highly organised with strong attention to detail and methodical working style Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office packages Commutable to Gloucester Full UK driving licence Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.
Sep 25, 2025
Full time
Our client, a leading interiors and retail fit-out contractor, is seeking a Senior Estimator to join their growing team in Gloucester. With a reputation for delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget across the retail, hospitality, and commercial sectors, this is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the company's continued growth. The successful candidate will lead on pre-contract and tender activity, bringing both technical expertise and commercial acumen. With further growth planned, this position offers the opportunity to progress into overseeing the estimating department in the near future. Senior Estimator - Benefits Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 (DOE) Car allowance Private medical cover Pension scheme 28 days' annual leave (including 7 days allocated at Christmas) Annual performance bonus Training and development opportunities Clear path to progression, including potential leadership of the estimating team Senior Estimator - Role Overview Take the lead on all tender and pre-contract activities Oversee preparation, pricing, and submission of tenders Provide detailed cost breakdowns and analysis Obtain competitive sub-contractor and supplier prices Manage procurement processes and ensure compliance documentation is in place Hold and attend regular tender review meetings Prepare and submit high-quality bids within deadlines Conduct post-tender negotiations with clients Build and maintain relationships with clients, suppliers, consultants, and internal teams Senior Estimator - Requirements Proven experience as an Estimator within the fit-out industry (retail, hospitality, or commercial) Shopfitting experience advantageous Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills Ability to manage multiple workloads and meet tight deadlines Highly organised with strong attention to detail and methodical working style Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office packages Commutable to Gloucester Full UK driving licence Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.
