Job Title: Independent Nuclear Assurance (Senior Inspector) Location: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Competitive What you'll be doing: Maintaining the delivery of independent inspection, surveillance and concurrence of nuclear work on facilities, plant, equipment and nuclear support services, on-board and on-site Evaluating the nuclear and radiological safety and security performance against the requirements of relevant legislation to assess the business' level of compliance Supervised inspection and assessment to progress the submarine build and projects in the Site Redevelopment Programme to next stage through the 'Hold Point Control ' process Communicating the conclusions of inspections and their findings to various stakeholders at all levels, including external regulators, board members, senior managers and business peers Supporting the independent assessment of the business' emergency arrangements exercises and providing feedback to those developing and maintaining the arrangements Providing oversight and challenge to various safety and security committees and groups to ensure due process is being followed, and continuing nuclear safety is not compromised Developing and maintaining individual Assurance Plans aligned with key business projects and programmes Maintaining oversight of Independent Peer Review of safety documentation Your skills and experiences: Essential: Experience or knowledge working in a Nuclear or Highly Regulated Environment or within a Quality or Safety related role Ability to evaluate and confront challenges within the team and provide influential solutions Self-motivated, organised and a methodical approach to work Excellent communication skills Desirable: Experience in auditing inspections Knowledge of nuclear site licence conditions/authorisation conditions from a similar role and/or security regulations Experience in Submarine build, testing and commissioning Degree or equivalent in STEM subject Benefits As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Independent Nuclear Assurance Team: As an Independent Nuclear Assurance Inspector, you will be working as part of a group of regulatory inspectors reporting to the Senior Engineering Manager (Independent Nuclear Assurance). The Independent Nuclear Assurance team acts as the internal regulator for the Submarines business, forming an evidence-based independent view of the business' nuclear and radiological safety and security performance. Through delivery of a comprehensive inspection programme, the team develops the evidence to support its findings and conclusions and has the opportunity to influence change at every level of the business including, the safety of our boat delivery programmes. The team form part of the Nuclear Safety and Regulation Department within the Nuclear Safety and Security Directorate. One of the main attractions of this role is the opportunity to work with all areas of the business. With the diversity of this role, you can be one day carrying out an on-board boat or facility inspection and the next interviewing a director in relation to a specific business requirement. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 3rd March 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Feb 25, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Independent Nuclear Assurance (Senior Inspector) Location: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Competitive What you'll be doing: Maintaining the delivery of independent inspection, surveillance and concurrence of nuclear work on facilities, plant, equipment and nuclear support services, on-board and on-site Evaluating the nuclear and radiological safety and security performance against the requirements of relevant legislation to assess the business' level of compliance Supervised inspection and assessment to progress the submarine build and projects in the Site Redevelopment Programme to next stage through the 'Hold Point Control ' process Communicating the conclusions of inspections and their findings to various stakeholders at all levels, including external regulators, board members, senior managers and business peers Supporting the independent assessment of the business' emergency arrangements exercises and providing feedback to those developing and maintaining the arrangements Providing oversight and challenge to various safety and security committees and groups to ensure due process is being followed, and continuing nuclear safety is not compromised Developing and maintaining individual Assurance Plans aligned with key business projects and programmes Maintaining oversight of Independent Peer Review of safety documentation Your skills and experiences: Essential: Experience or knowledge working in a Nuclear or Highly Regulated Environment or within a Quality or Safety related role Ability to evaluate and confront challenges within the team and provide influential solutions Self-motivated, organised and a methodical approach to work Excellent communication skills Desirable: Experience in auditing inspections Knowledge of nuclear site licence conditions/authorisation conditions from a similar role and/or security regulations Experience in Submarine build, testing and commissioning Degree or equivalent in STEM subject Benefits As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Independent Nuclear Assurance Team: As an Independent Nuclear Assurance Inspector, you will be working as part of a group of regulatory inspectors reporting to the Senior Engineering Manager (Independent Nuclear Assurance). The Independent Nuclear Assurance team acts as the internal regulator for the Submarines business, forming an evidence-based independent view of the business' nuclear and radiological safety and security performance. Through delivery of a comprehensive inspection programme, the team develops the evidence to support its findings and conclusions and has the opportunity to influence change at every level of the business including, the safety of our boat delivery programmes. The team form part of the Nuclear Safety and Regulation Department within the Nuclear Safety and Security Directorate. One of the main attractions of this role is the opportunity to work with all areas of the business. With the diversity of this role, you can be one day carrying out an on-board boat or facility inspection and the next interviewing a director in relation to a specific business requirement. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 3rd March 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons BDO's Corporate Tax practice sits at the heart of our Tax function and plays an important role in the wider business. Our team works collaboratively with others across BDO, offering clients in the UK and overseas expert advice and solutions that help them overcome their challenges. If you're looking for exposure and the chance to make an impact, you're looking in the right place. Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients' needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you'll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it's advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you'll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You'll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you'll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. We are looking for someone with; An in depth, up to date, knowledge of taxation with specialist knowledge and the ability to deal with complex tax issues Project and staff management experience Ability to manage a substantial client portfolio profitably whilst being able to actively seek opportunities for developing new clients and for selling new services to existing clients. Ability to provide Tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of clients using resource from a shared service team or via technology tools. Experience of managing a substantial portfolio of clients including control of client take on and engagement, billings, and identification of opportunities to improve recoveries, together with cash collection. Understanding of potential risks to the Firm in relation to the Firm's quality control procedures and raising to the appropriate person. Guide and supervise less experienced colleagues, proving support, training and mentoring where appropriate. Experience of leading complex projects Educated to degree level and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent. Demonstrable post qualified experience You'll also be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across 17 UK locations, we are 6,500 unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Feb 25, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons BDO's Corporate Tax practice sits at the heart of our Tax function and plays an important role in the wider business. Our team works collaboratively with others across BDO, offering clients in the UK and overseas expert advice and solutions that help them overcome their challenges. If you're looking for exposure and the chance to make an impact, you're looking in the right place. Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients' needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you'll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it's advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you'll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You'll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you'll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. We are looking for someone with; An in depth, up to date, knowledge of taxation with specialist knowledge and the ability to deal with complex tax issues Project and staff management experience Ability to manage a substantial client portfolio profitably whilst being able to actively seek opportunities for developing new clients and for selling new services to existing clients. Ability to provide Tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of clients using resource from a shared service team or via technology tools. Experience of managing a substantial portfolio of clients including control of client take on and engagement, billings, and identification of opportunities to improve recoveries, together with cash collection. Understanding of potential risks to the Firm in relation to the Firm's quality control procedures and raising to the appropriate person. Guide and supervise less experienced colleagues, proving support, training and mentoring where appropriate. Experience of leading complex projects Educated to degree level and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent. Demonstrable post qualified experience You'll also be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across 17 UK locations, we are 6,500 unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Job Title: Senior / Associate Town Planner Location: Oxfordshire Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a market-leading, multi-disciplinary property and planning consultancy in their search for a Senior / Associate Planner to join their Central Planning. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional to join a dynamic and growing team, working across a varied pipeline of high-profile residential, commercial and infrastructure projects across the Thames Valley and beyond. The successful candidate will be proactive, commercially aware and confident managing projects and client relationships. The Role: You will be involved in land promotion, planning appraisals, planning applications and appeals, as well as supporting the growth of targeted development sectors. The role will also involve mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to wider team objectives and business development. Key responsibilities include: Providing planning consultancy advice to clients and colleagues Preparing planning appraisals, applications, statements and supporting documentation Undertaking research, analysis and report writing Liaising and negotiating with planning authorities, consultees and third parties Supporting Local Plan representations and site promotion strategies Managing projects from inception through to completion Developing and maintaining strong client and professional relationships Contributing to business development and market awareness About the Team: You will join a vibrant team of planners delivering major residential, commercial, renewable energy, infrastructure and mixed-use projects, as well as smaller rural developments. The wider planning division operates nationally across multiple offices, offering significant opportunity for collaboration and career progression. About You: MRTPI (or MRICS with planning experience) Minimum 5 years' post-qualification experience Strong communication, numerical and report writing skills Commercially aware, proactive and client-focused A collaborative team player with strong interpersonal and influencing skills Strategic and analytical approach to problem-solving Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
Feb 25, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Senior / Associate Town Planner Location: Oxfordshire Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a market-leading, multi-disciplinary property and planning consultancy in their search for a Senior / Associate Planner to join their Central Planning. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional to join a dynamic and growing team, working across a varied pipeline of high-profile residential, commercial and infrastructure projects across the Thames Valley and beyond. The successful candidate will be proactive, commercially aware and confident managing projects and client relationships. The Role: You will be involved in land promotion, planning appraisals, planning applications and appeals, as well as supporting the growth of targeted development sectors. The role will also involve mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to wider team objectives and business development. Key responsibilities include: Providing planning consultancy advice to clients and colleagues Preparing planning appraisals, applications, statements and supporting documentation Undertaking research, analysis and report writing Liaising and negotiating with planning authorities, consultees and third parties Supporting Local Plan representations and site promotion strategies Managing projects from inception through to completion Developing and maintaining strong client and professional relationships Contributing to business development and market awareness About the Team: You will join a vibrant team of planners delivering major residential, commercial, renewable energy, infrastructure and mixed-use projects, as well as smaller rural developments. The wider planning division operates nationally across multiple offices, offering significant opportunity for collaboration and career progression. About You: MRTPI (or MRICS with planning experience) Minimum 5 years' post-qualification experience Strong communication, numerical and report writing skills Commercially aware, proactive and client-focused A collaborative team player with strong interpersonal and influencing skills Strategic and analytical approach to problem-solving Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons BDO's Corporate Tax practice sits at the heart of our Tax function and plays an important role in the wider business. Our team works collaboratively with others across BDO, offering clients in the UK and overseas expert advice and solutions that help them overcome their challenges. If you're looking for exposure and the chance to make an impact, you're looking in the right place. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. You'll be someone with: An in depth, up to date, knowledge of taxation with specialist knowledge and the ability to deal with complex tax issues Project and staff management experience Ability to manage a substantial client portfolio profitably whilst being able to actively seek opportunities for developing new clients and for selling new services to existing clients Experience of dealing with client senior management Educated to degree level and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent Demonstrable post qualified experience You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Feb 25, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons BDO's Corporate Tax practice sits at the heart of our Tax function and plays an important role in the wider business. Our team works collaboratively with others across BDO, offering clients in the UK and overseas expert advice and solutions that help them overcome their challenges. If you're looking for exposure and the chance to make an impact, you're looking in the right place. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. You'll be someone with: An in depth, up to date, knowledge of taxation with specialist knowledge and the ability to deal with complex tax issues Project and staff management experience Ability to manage a substantial client portfolio profitably whilst being able to actively seek opportunities for developing new clients and for selling new services to existing clients Experience of dealing with client senior management Educated to degree level and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent Demonstrable post qualified experience You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Job Description: Job Title: Construction Estimator Location: Burton upon Trent Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Overview A growing construction contractor is seeking a skilled Construction Estimator to support the delivery of accurate, competitive tenders across a wide range of projects. Candidates with experience in passive fire protection , fire-stopping, or related specialist trades are strongly encouraged to apply. Role Summary The Construction Estimator will play a key role in pricing works, reviewing technical information, and supporting the commercial team in securing new contracts. You will work across multiple project types including residential, commercial, industrial, and public-sector buildings, ensuring all estimates are thorough, compliant, and commercially sound. Key Responsibilities Prepare detailed cost estimates for construction and fire protection works. Review drawings, specifications, and tender documents to establish project requirements. Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain accurate quotations for materials and specialist services. Analyse project risks, constraints, and opportunities during tender preparation. Prepare bills of quantities, schedules of rates, and supporting tender documentation. Work closely with project managers and site teams to ensure alignment between estimates and delivery. Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of materials, labour rates, and industry trends. Support value engineering exercises and identify cost-saving opportunities. Assist in preparing tender submissions and presenting cost proposals to senior management. Preferred Experience Previous estimating experience within construction, fire protection, fire-stopping, drylining, or related trades. Knowledge of passive fire protection systems, fire-rated materials, and relevant compliance standards (desirable, not essential). Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities. Proficiency in estimating software and MS Office. Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work to deadlines. Confident communication and negotiation skills. Benefits Competitive salary based on experience Opportunities for professional development and training Supportive, collaborative working environment Potential for career progression within the commercial team
Feb 25, 2026
Full time
Job Description: Job Title: Construction Estimator Location: Burton upon Trent Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Overview A growing construction contractor is seeking a skilled Construction Estimator to support the delivery of accurate, competitive tenders across a wide range of projects. Candidates with experience in passive fire protection , fire-stopping, or related specialist trades are strongly encouraged to apply. Role Summary The Construction Estimator will play a key role in pricing works, reviewing technical information, and supporting the commercial team in securing new contracts. You will work across multiple project types including residential, commercial, industrial, and public-sector buildings, ensuring all estimates are thorough, compliant, and commercially sound. Key Responsibilities Prepare detailed cost estimates for construction and fire protection works. Review drawings, specifications, and tender documents to establish project requirements. Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain accurate quotations for materials and specialist services. Analyse project risks, constraints, and opportunities during tender preparation. Prepare bills of quantities, schedules of rates, and supporting tender documentation. Work closely with project managers and site teams to ensure alignment between estimates and delivery. Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of materials, labour rates, and industry trends. Support value engineering exercises and identify cost-saving opportunities. Assist in preparing tender submissions and presenting cost proposals to senior management. Preferred Experience Previous estimating experience within construction, fire protection, fire-stopping, drylining, or related trades. Knowledge of passive fire protection systems, fire-rated materials, and relevant compliance standards (desirable, not essential). Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities. Proficiency in estimating software and MS Office. Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work to deadlines. Confident communication and negotiation skills. Benefits Competitive salary based on experience Opportunities for professional development and training Supportive, collaborative working environment Potential for career progression within the commercial team
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Indirect Tax business continues to grow at a rapid pace. Indirect Taxes raise significant revenues for governments globally and gain increasing focus from tax authorities, the media and the public. For you it's the chance to hone your tax technical, project management and client service skills with interesting and complex assignments to help clients of all sizes succeed. The team comprises a mix of 'home-grown' (including at partner level) and externally recruited talent. This strength and diversity of knowledge and experience creates an environment where our team can bring fresh thinking and a varied perspective to every project, enabling us to deliver creative, commercial and robust solutions for our clients. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable taking responsibility for your own client portfolio as well as working as part of a team to develop colleagues and drive the wider business aims. You will be part of a local team, supported by two Senior Managers, a Director and a Partner but given the autonomy and time to develop your personal business as part of that team. You'll be someone with: Significant technical understanding of and previous experience within UK VAT. In-depth knowledge of recent key updates and areas of focus within UK VAT Responsibility to build, manage and develop your advisory portfolio, supported by the Partner and Director. Confidence to build an internal and external network in the local area to drive new business opportunities Ability to actively seek opportunities for selling new services to existing clients Experience of leading engagement with HMRC for clients Experience and credibility when dealing with client senior management An understanding of the regulatory and risk environment in which ICAEW regulated professional services firms operate CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Feb 25, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Indirect Tax business continues to grow at a rapid pace. Indirect Taxes raise significant revenues for governments globally and gain increasing focus from tax authorities, the media and the public. For you it's the chance to hone your tax technical, project management and client service skills with interesting and complex assignments to help clients of all sizes succeed. The team comprises a mix of 'home-grown' (including at partner level) and externally recruited talent. This strength and diversity of knowledge and experience creates an environment where our team can bring fresh thinking and a varied perspective to every project, enabling us to deliver creative, commercial and robust solutions for our clients. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable taking responsibility for your own client portfolio as well as working as part of a team to develop colleagues and drive the wider business aims. You will be part of a local team, supported by two Senior Managers, a Director and a Partner but given the autonomy and time to develop your personal business as part of that team. You'll be someone with: Significant technical understanding of and previous experience within UK VAT. In-depth knowledge of recent key updates and areas of focus within UK VAT Responsibility to build, manage and develop your advisory portfolio, supported by the Partner and Director. Confidence to build an internal and external network in the local area to drive new business opportunities Ability to actively seek opportunities for selling new services to existing clients Experience of leading engagement with HMRC for clients Experience and credibility when dealing with client senior management An understanding of the regulatory and risk environment in which ICAEW regulated professional services firms operate CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Administrator Project Coordinator - Dorking £38,000 £42,000 per annum DOE We are seeking an organised and proactive administrator to support the successful delivery of multiple projects. You ll work closely with Project Managers and wider teams, ensuring all administrative, logistical, and coordination tasks are handled efficiently to keep projects running smoothly. This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong administrator who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys managing a wide variety of responsibilities has strong attention to detail and enjoys working in a team. Key Responsibilities: Provide day-to-day support across all aspects of project delivery. Coordinate project logistics, including deliveries, subcontractor activities, and schedules. Participate in project planning and progress meetings. Prepare and maintain project documentation, such as method statements, risk assessments, site diaries, and progress reports. Compile technical documentation and submittals. Organise and manage supplier and client samples. Take meeting minutes and maintain key administrative records. Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain project information. Review and check invoices, resolving any discrepancies. Prepare subcontractor agreements and assist with procurement coordination. Support the use of project management and document control systems. Help prepare operations and maintenance manuals. Arrange staff training and manage the company s training records. Assist with financial tracking and management, including validating payment applications. Support company logistics such as uniform orders, events, and site visits. Work closely with the Managing Director and senior team to highlight potential risks or issues. Skills and Qualifications: Strong organisational and administrative abilities. Good excel skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. High attention to detail and accuracy. Confident multitasker with the ability to prioritise effectively. Experience with project management software and documentation processes. Understanding of project workflows and compliance requirements. Previous experience in a project coordination role within a technical, construction, or engineering environment is advantageous. If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted.
Feb 25, 2026
Full time
Administrator Project Coordinator - Dorking £38,000 £42,000 per annum DOE We are seeking an organised and proactive administrator to support the successful delivery of multiple projects. You ll work closely with Project Managers and wider teams, ensuring all administrative, logistical, and coordination tasks are handled efficiently to keep projects running smoothly. This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong administrator who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys managing a wide variety of responsibilities has strong attention to detail and enjoys working in a team. Key Responsibilities: Provide day-to-day support across all aspects of project delivery. Coordinate project logistics, including deliveries, subcontractor activities, and schedules. Participate in project planning and progress meetings. Prepare and maintain project documentation, such as method statements, risk assessments, site diaries, and progress reports. Compile technical documentation and submittals. Organise and manage supplier and client samples. Take meeting minutes and maintain key administrative records. Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain project information. Review and check invoices, resolving any discrepancies. Prepare subcontractor agreements and assist with procurement coordination. Support the use of project management and document control systems. Help prepare operations and maintenance manuals. Arrange staff training and manage the company s training records. Assist with financial tracking and management, including validating payment applications. Support company logistics such as uniform orders, events, and site visits. Work closely with the Managing Director and senior team to highlight potential risks or issues. Skills and Qualifications: Strong organisational and administrative abilities. Good excel skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. High attention to detail and accuracy. Confident multitasker with the ability to prioritise effectively. Experience with project management software and documentation processes. Understanding of project workflows and compliance requirements. Previous experience in a project coordination role within a technical, construction, or engineering environment is advantageous. If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted.
Job Title: Office Manager/ Executive Assistant to the Managing Director Office Manager & EA to MD Are you an Office Manager/EA who has a positive and can-do attitude and wants to be part of an energetic team. We are a long-standing family run business who are an industry leader in providing Fire, Security, Reception and Data system solutions. This then could be the ideal opportunity for you. We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Office Manager / Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive support to the Managing Director while managing the day-to-day operations of a busy office. This is a full-time, on-site role, ideal for someone who enjoys being at the centre of the business and taking ownership of office operations. Role Responsibilities and Duties for Office Manager/ Executive Assistant to the Managing Director To create a stable, well organised environment where teams can perform to their best ability. Oversee office operations, systems, and policy & processes Manage suppliers, including office equipment, cleaning and security. Ensure all administration for compliance testing and accreditations Lead internal & external audits Management and control of QHSE policies and online portals, ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures Manage IT Systems, facilities, and administrative workflows Manage fleet, including MOTs, servicing, Insurance and compliance of company vehicles Support payroll process Anticipate issues and resolve them before they disrupt work Full EA support to MD including diary management, travel, expenses and coordinating meetings and events both internal and external Qualifications & Experience Required Proven experience in office management and EA support Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills High level of discretion and professionalism Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities and projects Detail orientated approach Proficient user of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio) 5 years experience in an Office Manager/ EA role Demonstrated business acumen Exposure to Board level and/or confidential matters Internal and external stakeholder management Experience in a fast-paced growing environment What we offer A varied and influential role working closely with senior leadership Supportive and collaborative working environment Competitive salary and benefits including Company Health Insurance Opportunity to shape office operations and make a real impact Salary : £40,000 per annum Hours of work: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm Holidays: 20 days plus Bank Holidays per annum (increasing annually to a maximum of 25 after 5 years) Benefits: Company Health Insurance, Performance related annual bonus
Feb 25, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Office Manager/ Executive Assistant to the Managing Director Office Manager & EA to MD Are you an Office Manager/EA who has a positive and can-do attitude and wants to be part of an energetic team. We are a long-standing family run business who are an industry leader in providing Fire, Security, Reception and Data system solutions. This then could be the ideal opportunity for you. We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Office Manager / Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive support to the Managing Director while managing the day-to-day operations of a busy office. This is a full-time, on-site role, ideal for someone who enjoys being at the centre of the business and taking ownership of office operations. Role Responsibilities and Duties for Office Manager/ Executive Assistant to the Managing Director To create a stable, well organised environment where teams can perform to their best ability. Oversee office operations, systems, and policy & processes Manage suppliers, including office equipment, cleaning and security. Ensure all administration for compliance testing and accreditations Lead internal & external audits Management and control of QHSE policies and online portals, ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures Manage IT Systems, facilities, and administrative workflows Manage fleet, including MOTs, servicing, Insurance and compliance of company vehicles Support payroll process Anticipate issues and resolve them before they disrupt work Full EA support to MD including diary management, travel, expenses and coordinating meetings and events both internal and external Qualifications & Experience Required Proven experience in office management and EA support Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills High level of discretion and professionalism Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities and projects Detail orientated approach Proficient user of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio) 5 years experience in an Office Manager/ EA role Demonstrated business acumen Exposure to Board level and/or confidential matters Internal and external stakeholder management Experience in a fast-paced growing environment What we offer A varied and influential role working closely with senior leadership Supportive and collaborative working environment Competitive salary and benefits including Company Health Insurance Opportunity to shape office operations and make a real impact Salary : £40,000 per annum Hours of work: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm Holidays: 20 days plus Bank Holidays per annum (increasing annually to a maximum of 25 after 5 years) Benefits: Company Health Insurance, Performance related annual bonus
Senior Planning Manager - Land Promotion & Development Location: Cheshire Are you an experienced Planning Manager or Senior Planning Manager looking to take the next step in your career? We're working with a highly successful and innovative land investment and land promotion business seeking a Senior Planning Manager to join their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping high-profile, complex developments across the UK. The Role As Senior Planning Manager, you'll manage a diverse portfolio of planning projects from initial feasibility through to local plan promotion, planning applications, Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), and appeals. You'll work collaboratively with developers, landowners, investors, and multidisciplinary project teams to deliver commercially sound planning outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Lead the preparation of planning strategies, appraisals, and associated documentation Analyse site histories and interpret local and national planning policy Prepare high-quality, persuasive planning statements to support development proposals Oversee project timelines, budgets, and key deliverables Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders Monitor and manage planning applications through to determination About You Degree in Town Planning or related discipline Chartered Member of the RTPI (or working towards) Minimum 5 years' experience within planning consultancy, housebuilding, or land promotion Strong understanding of the UK planning system and relevant legislation Proven track record in delivering successful planning outcomes Excellent communication and report-writing skills Commercially minded with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities What's on Offer Opportunity to work alongside industry-leading professionals Competitive salary and benefits package Exposure to major, high-value projects across the UK Collaborative, supportive, and forward-thinking working culture If you're a commercially aware Planning Manager or Senior Planning Manager with a passion for land development and promotion, this is a fantastic opportunity to further your career with a dynamic and respected organisation. Apply now or call (phone number removed) to discuss the role further! Reference - 64421
Feb 25, 2026
Full time
Senior Planning Manager - Land Promotion & Development Location: Cheshire Are you an experienced Planning Manager or Senior Planning Manager looking to take the next step in your career? We're working with a highly successful and innovative land investment and land promotion business seeking a Senior Planning Manager to join their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping high-profile, complex developments across the UK. The Role As Senior Planning Manager, you'll manage a diverse portfolio of planning projects from initial feasibility through to local plan promotion, planning applications, Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), and appeals. You'll work collaboratively with developers, landowners, investors, and multidisciplinary project teams to deliver commercially sound planning outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Lead the preparation of planning strategies, appraisals, and associated documentation Analyse site histories and interpret local and national planning policy Prepare high-quality, persuasive planning statements to support development proposals Oversee project timelines, budgets, and key deliverables Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders Monitor and manage planning applications through to determination About You Degree in Town Planning or related discipline Chartered Member of the RTPI (or working towards) Minimum 5 years' experience within planning consultancy, housebuilding, or land promotion Strong understanding of the UK planning system and relevant legislation Proven track record in delivering successful planning outcomes Excellent communication and report-writing skills Commercially minded with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities What's on Offer Opportunity to work alongside industry-leading professionals Competitive salary and benefits package Exposure to major, high-value projects across the UK Collaborative, supportive, and forward-thinking working culture If you're a commercially aware Planning Manager or Senior Planning Manager with a passion for land development and promotion, this is a fantastic opportunity to further your career with a dynamic and respected organisation. Apply now or call (phone number removed) to discuss the role further! Reference - 64421
We are seeking a Senior Overhead Line (OHL) Engineer to deliver high-quality overhead line designs for 11kV-132kV new build, refurbishment, and diversion projects within the regulated UK electricity network. The role sits within Engineering Design and supports capital programmes and connections works in line with client. You will be responsible for end-to-end OHL design , including calculations, technical reports, drawings, and cost inputs, using PLS-CADD, PLS-Tower and PLS-Pole in accordance with BS-EN 50341 . The role includes producing and checking detailed designs, foundation and structural reports, and ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations while acting as Principal Designer on allocated schemes. You will work closely with Project Managers, civil and electrical designers, and external stakeholders, providing technical leadership and ensuring delivery to time, cost, quality, and safety targets. Requirements: Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering 7+ years' experience in OHL design (UK DNO environment) Strong PLS-CADD/PLS-Tower expertise Knowledge of ENA, and British/European standards Chartered or working towards chartership Strong safety and CDM awareness
Feb 25, 2026
Full time
We are seeking a Senior Overhead Line (OHL) Engineer to deliver high-quality overhead line designs for 11kV-132kV new build, refurbishment, and diversion projects within the regulated UK electricity network. The role sits within Engineering Design and supports capital programmes and connections works in line with client. You will be responsible for end-to-end OHL design , including calculations, technical reports, drawings, and cost inputs, using PLS-CADD, PLS-Tower and PLS-Pole in accordance with BS-EN 50341 . The role includes producing and checking detailed designs, foundation and structural reports, and ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations while acting as Principal Designer on allocated schemes. You will work closely with Project Managers, civil and electrical designers, and external stakeholders, providing technical leadership and ensuring delivery to time, cost, quality, and safety targets. Requirements: Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering 7+ years' experience in OHL design (UK DNO environment) Strong PLS-CADD/PLS-Tower expertise Knowledge of ENA, and British/European standards Chartered or working towards chartership Strong safety and CDM awareness
Strategic Portfolio Management Specialist (Pricing) Kent or Bristol - Hybrid (2 days onsite) Salary: DOE A large-scale evolution of pricing capability is in motion, with significant investment in systems, modelling sophistication, and portfolio oversight. As part of this shift, we're looking for a commercially astute Portfolio Pricing Management Manager to help steer portfolio performance and translate strategy into measurable results. This role sits at the centre of commercial decision-making. It's suited to someone who understands how underwriting performance flows through the P&L and enjoys turning insight into practical action. You'll partner closely with Finance and Distribution to shape forecasts, challenge pricing decisions, and ensure initiatives genuinely enhance portfolio value. This is not a technical model build role. The focus is on managing and optimising the existing book, refining forecasting assumptions, and making confident, commercially grounded decisions. What you'll be responsible for - Deliver detailed projections of underwriting and portfolio performance - Translate strategic objectives into clear, actionable portfolio plans - Partner with Pricing, Finance and Distribution to drive performance improvement - Review case-level pricing and underwriting decisions, including discounts and referrals - Ensure retention initiatives are commercially sound and effectively implemented - Contribute to new business campaigns and monitor performance against plan - Provide constructive challenge to senior stakeholders and commercial teams What we're looking for - 3-5 years' experience in pricing, underwriting, actuarial or finance roles - Strong grasp of P&L mechanics and key insurance performance drivers - Numerate background (actuarial or accountancy qualifications advantageous) - Experience building forecasts and forward-looking business plans - Understanding of insurance underwriting dynamics (GI background beneficial) - Confident communicator with the ability to influence and challenge - Strategic mindset with a delivery-focused approach Experience in health insurance is helpful but not essential. Why consider this role? - Integral hire within a major transformation programme - Real influence over portfolio strategy and performance - High visibility across Finance and Distribution If you're commercially driven, analytically strong, and ready to influence portfolio performance at a strategic level, this is a chance to make meaningful impact. Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Feb 25, 2026
Full time
Strategic Portfolio Management Specialist (Pricing) Kent or Bristol - Hybrid (2 days onsite) Salary: DOE A large-scale evolution of pricing capability is in motion, with significant investment in systems, modelling sophistication, and portfolio oversight. As part of this shift, we're looking for a commercially astute Portfolio Pricing Management Manager to help steer portfolio performance and translate strategy into measurable results. This role sits at the centre of commercial decision-making. It's suited to someone who understands how underwriting performance flows through the P&L and enjoys turning insight into practical action. You'll partner closely with Finance and Distribution to shape forecasts, challenge pricing decisions, and ensure initiatives genuinely enhance portfolio value. This is not a technical model build role. The focus is on managing and optimising the existing book, refining forecasting assumptions, and making confident, commercially grounded decisions. What you'll be responsible for - Deliver detailed projections of underwriting and portfolio performance - Translate strategic objectives into clear, actionable portfolio plans - Partner with Pricing, Finance and Distribution to drive performance improvement - Review case-level pricing and underwriting decisions, including discounts and referrals - Ensure retention initiatives are commercially sound and effectively implemented - Contribute to new business campaigns and monitor performance against plan - Provide constructive challenge to senior stakeholders and commercial teams What we're looking for - 3-5 years' experience in pricing, underwriting, actuarial or finance roles - Strong grasp of P&L mechanics and key insurance performance drivers - Numerate background (actuarial or accountancy qualifications advantageous) - Experience building forecasts and forward-looking business plans - Understanding of insurance underwriting dynamics (GI background beneficial) - Confident communicator with the ability to influence and challenge - Strategic mindset with a delivery-focused approach Experience in health insurance is helpful but not essential. Why consider this role? - Integral hire within a major transformation programme - Real influence over portfolio strategy and performance - High visibility across Finance and Distribution If you're commercially driven, analytically strong, and ready to influence portfolio performance at a strategic level, this is a chance to make meaningful impact. Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
ROLE: Estimating Manager (Commercial Focus) SALARY: 60,000 - 80,000 (DOE) LOCATION: Hertfordhsire Are you passionate about precision, innovation, and delivering first-class structural steel solutions? We're representing a highly regarded, forward-thinking steel fabrication business with an outstanding reputation across major infrastructure. With a strong pipeline of high-profile work, they are now seeking an Estimating Manager to lead and shape their estimating function - with a strong commercial and QS influence. This is a genuine opportunity to build the division in your own image, with autonomy, ownership, and board-level visibility. The Role Lead and develop the estimating division, implementing robust processes, strategy, and controls. Take full ownership of estimating activity across large-scale infrastructure and structural steel packages. Work closely with Tier 1 main contractors on bids, tenders, and negotiated projects. Provide commercial leadership across pre-construction, ensuring strong cost planning and risk mitigation. Oversee pricing strategy, value engineering, and margin control. Mentor and support junior estimators and commercial team members. Collaborate with senior leadership on pipeline, forecasting, and business strategy. Provide QS-level commercial input including cost management, contract awareness, and financial risk assessment. About You Proven leadership experience in estimating within the structural steel sector. Strong background in commercial management and/or Quantity Surveying. Confident dealing with Tier 1 contractors and familiar with their commercial processes. Strong understanding of contracts, cost control, variations, and risk analysis. Commercially astute with the ability to protect margin while remaining competitive. Ambitious, driven, and capable of building and shaping a high-performing division. What's on Offer The opportunity to lead and own the estimating & commercial function. Salary 60,000 - 80,000 depending on experience. Long-term career progression within a business with a secure project pipeline. Hybrid flexibility for the right candidate. For more information please get in touch with out steel specialists Sharon O'Donnell or Sabrina O'Donnell at The Highfield Company.
Feb 25, 2026
Full time
ROLE: Estimating Manager (Commercial Focus) SALARY: 60,000 - 80,000 (DOE) LOCATION: Hertfordhsire Are you passionate about precision, innovation, and delivering first-class structural steel solutions? We're representing a highly regarded, forward-thinking steel fabrication business with an outstanding reputation across major infrastructure. With a strong pipeline of high-profile work, they are now seeking an Estimating Manager to lead and shape their estimating function - with a strong commercial and QS influence. This is a genuine opportunity to build the division in your own image, with autonomy, ownership, and board-level visibility. The Role Lead and develop the estimating division, implementing robust processes, strategy, and controls. Take full ownership of estimating activity across large-scale infrastructure and structural steel packages. Work closely with Tier 1 main contractors on bids, tenders, and negotiated projects. Provide commercial leadership across pre-construction, ensuring strong cost planning and risk mitigation. Oversee pricing strategy, value engineering, and margin control. Mentor and support junior estimators and commercial team members. Collaborate with senior leadership on pipeline, forecasting, and business strategy. Provide QS-level commercial input including cost management, contract awareness, and financial risk assessment. About You Proven leadership experience in estimating within the structural steel sector. Strong background in commercial management and/or Quantity Surveying. Confident dealing with Tier 1 contractors and familiar with their commercial processes. Strong understanding of contracts, cost control, variations, and risk analysis. Commercially astute with the ability to protect margin while remaining competitive. Ambitious, driven, and capable of building and shaping a high-performing division. What's on Offer The opportunity to lead and own the estimating & commercial function. Salary 60,000 - 80,000 depending on experience. Long-term career progression within a business with a secure project pipeline. Hybrid flexibility for the right candidate. For more information please get in touch with out steel specialists Sharon O'Donnell or Sabrina O'Donnell at The Highfield Company.
Assistant Finance Manager - Cambridge - 6 month FTC Salary - £34,000 - £39,000 Location - 2 days a week on-site in Cambridge Our client is looking for an Assistant Finance Manager who will provide accounts management services to the department, ranging from day-to-day query resolution up to (but not limited to) supporting the month-end and year-end processes. Essential requirements: Formal qualification to bachelor's degree level or AAT Level 4 (or equivalent) Demonstrable experience working in a busy accounts' environment Experience managing or supporting general ledger and financial processes Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain financial information to non-finance colleagues Duties Monitor and reconcile general ledger accounts ensuring budget holders manage their resources efficiently and effectively. Discuss budget details with the Finance Manager and other senior staff, identify and explain potential problems eg forecast overspends and offer solutions. Explain financially technical information to non-financial staff. Liaise with Principal Investigators regarding their budgets, forecasts for expenditure and any pipeline grant applications. Understand the potentially complex terms and conditions of different funders or programmes and apply them to budgets and expenditures, providing advice surrounding this. Support research grant applications when required, including costing projects/grants for senior staff. Assist with the collection of debts, dealing with queries as soon as they arise. Identify areas for process improvements within the finance team and assist with their implementation. Line Management of 2-3 staff, setting priorities and allocating tasks. Deputise for the Finance Manager
Feb 25, 2026
Assistant Finance Manager - Cambridge - 6 month FTC Salary - £34,000 - £39,000 Location - 2 days a week on-site in Cambridge Our client is looking for an Assistant Finance Manager who will provide accounts management services to the department, ranging from day-to-day query resolution up to (but not limited to) supporting the month-end and year-end processes. Essential requirements: Formal qualification to bachelor's degree level or AAT Level 4 (or equivalent) Demonstrable experience working in a busy accounts' environment Experience managing or supporting general ledger and financial processes Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain financial information to non-finance colleagues Duties Monitor and reconcile general ledger accounts ensuring budget holders manage their resources efficiently and effectively. Discuss budget details with the Finance Manager and other senior staff, identify and explain potential problems eg forecast overspends and offer solutions. Explain financially technical information to non-financial staff. Liaise with Principal Investigators regarding their budgets, forecasts for expenditure and any pipeline grant applications. Understand the potentially complex terms and conditions of different funders or programmes and apply them to budgets and expenditures, providing advice surrounding this. Support research grant applications when required, including costing projects/grants for senior staff. Assist with the collection of debts, dealing with queries as soon as they arise. Identify areas for process improvements within the finance team and assist with their implementation. Line Management of 2-3 staff, setting priorities and allocating tasks. Deputise for the Finance Manager
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions all organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious and entrepreneurially-spirited businesses that fuel the economy - whether privately or publicly owned - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Our Tax Assurance & Risk Management ('TA&RM') team is a fast-growing collaborative team of around 15 people nationally led by three dedicated tax partners, who together support a wide variety of private, private equity-backed and listed clients across sectors. Our work has helped many clients meet their legislative tax governance compliance obligations (including in relation to the Senior Accounting Officer and Corporate Criminal Offences regimes, the tax strategy publication requirement and HMRC's Business Risk Review process) and strategically improve their tax operations and tax control framework, manage tax risk and provide assurance to tax authorities and business stakeholders. Technology is an important part of helping our clients succeed and we encourage innovation at all levels in our team. We are an award-winning specialist tax team. This is a dynamic client-facing role that requires excellent client relationship, communication and project management skills with the ability to distil tax concepts into easily understood information suitable for a wide array of stakeholders. Most of your work will be client facing, reporting to senior managers, directors and partners, and will require you to actively manage your client portfolio and manage project delivery, coordinating teams to deliver exceptional client service, in addition to supporting business development activities. This role will involve consideration of a range of taxes including corporate, indirect and employment taxes; our work is broader than any one area of tax and we require candidates with good commercial awareness who are eager to learn, adapt and contribute to this area of growth for the business. Importantly, we are looking for natural curiosity about how tax functions and businesses run, from the governance, processes and controls to the people and technology they use and the tax technical issues relevant to them. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. We are looking for someone: Who can act as a key point of contact within the firm for the client, together with senior members of the team. This will involve responding quickly to, as well as anticipating, client requests/needs, keeping clients informed of progress in relation to all aspects of the service provided, and maintaining regular contact with clients. With experience of TA&RM work (including such as tax process, tax strategy, SAO, CCO, tax risk registers etc) - with a keen interest in tax governance and developing tax operations. With broad tax technical experience to be able to talk knowledgeably at a good level about a range of tax issues. With experience in end-to-end project delivery and quality advice / report writing skills. With a strong presentation style, and confidence in hosting workshops, training sessions and webinars, often to Board level. Educated to degree level, and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent, or relevant experience. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit our clients, the task at hand, our teams, and you. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues - BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Feb 25, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions all organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious and entrepreneurially-spirited businesses that fuel the economy - whether privately or publicly owned - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Our Tax Assurance & Risk Management ('TA&RM') team is a fast-growing collaborative team of around 15 people nationally led by three dedicated tax partners, who together support a wide variety of private, private equity-backed and listed clients across sectors. Our work has helped many clients meet their legislative tax governance compliance obligations (including in relation to the Senior Accounting Officer and Corporate Criminal Offences regimes, the tax strategy publication requirement and HMRC's Business Risk Review process) and strategically improve their tax operations and tax control framework, manage tax risk and provide assurance to tax authorities and business stakeholders. Technology is an important part of helping our clients succeed and we encourage innovation at all levels in our team. We are an award-winning specialist tax team. This is a dynamic client-facing role that requires excellent client relationship, communication and project management skills with the ability to distil tax concepts into easily understood information suitable for a wide array of stakeholders. Most of your work will be client facing, reporting to senior managers, directors and partners, and will require you to actively manage your client portfolio and manage project delivery, coordinating teams to deliver exceptional client service, in addition to supporting business development activities. This role will involve consideration of a range of taxes including corporate, indirect and employment taxes; our work is broader than any one area of tax and we require candidates with good commercial awareness who are eager to learn, adapt and contribute to this area of growth for the business. Importantly, we are looking for natural curiosity about how tax functions and businesses run, from the governance, processes and controls to the people and technology they use and the tax technical issues relevant to them. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. We are looking for someone: Who can act as a key point of contact within the firm for the client, together with senior members of the team. This will involve responding quickly to, as well as anticipating, client requests/needs, keeping clients informed of progress in relation to all aspects of the service provided, and maintaining regular contact with clients. With experience of TA&RM work (including such as tax process, tax strategy, SAO, CCO, tax risk registers etc) - with a keen interest in tax governance and developing tax operations. With broad tax technical experience to be able to talk knowledgeably at a good level about a range of tax issues. With experience in end-to-end project delivery and quality advice / report writing skills. With a strong presentation style, and confidence in hosting workshops, training sessions and webinars, often to Board level. Educated to degree level, and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent, or relevant experience. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit our clients, the task at hand, our teams, and you. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues - BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Michael Page Technology
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Michael Page are leading the search for a Product Manager to own and develop a portfolio of smart hardware devices, driving strategy, life cycle delivery, and ongoing innovation for a scaling tech business in Milton Keynes. The role requires strong hardware product experience, cross-functional collaboration, and three days per week on-site to shape the next generation of connected products. Client Details This organisation is entering a significant growth phase and is seeking an experienced Product Manager with strong hardware and smart-device product experience to join their expanding team. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in shaping and delivering the next generation of connected hardware solutions within a company that is investing heavily in product innovation and long-term market expansion. Description Acting as a central figure within the product function, you will own a defined hardware product portfolio and work closely with senior leaders to deliver the overall product vision. You'll be responsible for driving end-to-end life cycle management-from opportunity assessment and business case development through to launch, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement. The role requires confidence working with multi-disciplinary teams including Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Sales, and Marketing, as well as engaging with external partners and suppliers. Key Responsibilities Own and develop the strategy for a portfolio of hardware-based products, ensuring alignment with business goals and market needs. Conduct ongoing market and customer research to identify new opportunities and emerging trends. Build robust business cases to support new product concepts and initiatives. Manage and maintain product information and documentation, including CRM listings and user-facing materials. Support the creation and execution of product roadmaps, ensuring project milestones are achieved. Work closely with development teams to ensure products are delivered to specification and within agreed timelines. Monitor commercial performance, customer feedback, and RMA data to inform ongoing product improvements. Provide internal and external product training where required. Stay informed on new technologies relevant to connected hardware and smart devices. Profile Essential Willingness to work 3 days per week in the Milton Keynes HQ, with 2 days WFH. Minimum 5 years' Product Management experience, ideally within smart devices, IoT, mobility, or hardware-driven product environments. Proven track record managing hardware products throughout the full life cycle. Strong technical aptitude with the ability to translate complex information for both technical and non-technical audiences. Commercially minded, innovative, and driven by customer and market needs. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Desirable Product management certification or a relevant degree. Experience introducing new hardware products into fast-paced, evolving markets. Job Offer Competitive salary between £50,000 to £60,000 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays. Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme. Employee Benefits Package. Free parking at the office.
Feb 25, 2026
Full time
Michael Page are leading the search for a Product Manager to own and develop a portfolio of smart hardware devices, driving strategy, life cycle delivery, and ongoing innovation for a scaling tech business in Milton Keynes. The role requires strong hardware product experience, cross-functional collaboration, and three days per week on-site to shape the next generation of connected products. Client Details This organisation is entering a significant growth phase and is seeking an experienced Product Manager with strong hardware and smart-device product experience to join their expanding team. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in shaping and delivering the next generation of connected hardware solutions within a company that is investing heavily in product innovation and long-term market expansion. Description Acting as a central figure within the product function, you will own a defined hardware product portfolio and work closely with senior leaders to deliver the overall product vision. You'll be responsible for driving end-to-end life cycle management-from opportunity assessment and business case development through to launch, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement. The role requires confidence working with multi-disciplinary teams including Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Sales, and Marketing, as well as engaging with external partners and suppliers. Key Responsibilities Own and develop the strategy for a portfolio of hardware-based products, ensuring alignment with business goals and market needs. Conduct ongoing market and customer research to identify new opportunities and emerging trends. Build robust business cases to support new product concepts and initiatives. Manage and maintain product information and documentation, including CRM listings and user-facing materials. Support the creation and execution of product roadmaps, ensuring project milestones are achieved. Work closely with development teams to ensure products are delivered to specification and within agreed timelines. Monitor commercial performance, customer feedback, and RMA data to inform ongoing product improvements. Provide internal and external product training where required. Stay informed on new technologies relevant to connected hardware and smart devices. Profile Essential Willingness to work 3 days per week in the Milton Keynes HQ, with 2 days WFH. Minimum 5 years' Product Management experience, ideally within smart devices, IoT, mobility, or hardware-driven product environments. Proven track record managing hardware products throughout the full life cycle. Strong technical aptitude with the ability to translate complex information for both technical and non-technical audiences. Commercially minded, innovative, and driven by customer and market needs. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Desirable Product management certification or a relevant degree. Experience introducing new hardware products into fast-paced, evolving markets. Job Offer Competitive salary between £50,000 to £60,000 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays. Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme. Employee Benefits Package. Free parking at the office.
Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager Location: Rochdale Salary: £55,000-£65,000 DOE We are supporting a growing, family-run construction business operating across domestic and commercial projects ranging from £10k to £1m+. With an ambitious pipeline of tenders planned for 2026, they are seeking an experienced and commercially-minded Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager to join the click apply for full job details
Feb 25, 2026
Full time
Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager Location: Rochdale Salary: £55,000-£65,000 DOE We are supporting a growing, family-run construction business operating across domestic and commercial projects ranging from £10k to £1m+. With an ambitious pipeline of tenders planned for 2026, they are seeking an experienced and commercially-minded Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager to join the click apply for full job details
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions all organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious and entrepreneurially-spirited businesses that fuel the economy - whether privately or publicly owned - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Our Tax Assurance & Risk Management ('TA&RM') team is a fast-growing collaborative team of around 15 people nationally led by three dedicated tax partners, who together support a wide variety of private, private equity-backed and listed clients across sectors. Our work has helped many clients meet their legislative tax governance compliance obligations (including in relation to the Senior Accounting Officer and Corporate Criminal Offences regimes, the tax strategy publication requirement and HMRC's Business Risk Review process) and strategically improve their tax operations and tax control framework, manage tax risk and provide assurance to tax authorities and business stakeholders. Technology is an important part of helping our clients succeed and we encourage innovation at all levels in our team. We are an award-winning specialist tax team. This is a dynamic client-facing role that requires excellent client relationship, communication and project management skills, and the ability to distil complex concepts into easily understood information suitable for a wide array of stakeholders. Most of your work will be client facing and will require you to actively manage client portfolios, manage project delivery, coordinating junior resource and BDO tax specialists, to deliver exceptional client service. Owning client relationships with the senior team is key, and you'll be heavily involved in business development and innovation activities to support our business growth. This role will involve consideration of a range of taxes including corporate, indirect and employment taxes; our work is broader than any one area of tax and at the senior manager level, we require candidates with a depth of tax experience, specifically with TA&RM experience, with good commercial awareness who are eager to learn, adapt and contribute to this area of growth for the business. Importantly, we are looking for natural curiosity about how tax functions and businesses run, from the governance, processes and controls to the people and technology they use and the tax technical issues relevant to them. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with the team at all levels to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with, acting as a key part of BDO's relationships with our clients. We are looking for someone: To act as a key point of contact within the firm for our clients, together with the senior team. With experience of TA&RM work (including such as tax strategy, SAO and CCO compliance, HMRC Business Risk Reviews, developing the tax control framework and tax operating model, advising on tax risk management e.g. tax risk registers.) With a strong presentation style, and confidence in hosting workshops, training sessions and webinars, often to Board level, and with strong tax technical experience to be able to talk knowledgeably at a good level about a range of tax issues. With experience in end-to-end project delivery, who can lead projects with complexity to deliver quality advice. Who has a keen interest in helping clients develop tax governance and developing bespoke scopes of work to meet our clients' needs. With personal responsibility for own decisions and the actions of others. Educated to degree level, and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent, or relevant experience. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit our clients, the task at hand, our teams, and you. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues - BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better. LI-
Feb 25, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions all organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious and entrepreneurially-spirited businesses that fuel the economy - whether privately or publicly owned - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Our Tax Assurance & Risk Management ('TA&RM') team is a fast-growing collaborative team of around 15 people nationally led by three dedicated tax partners, who together support a wide variety of private, private equity-backed and listed clients across sectors. Our work has helped many clients meet their legislative tax governance compliance obligations (including in relation to the Senior Accounting Officer and Corporate Criminal Offences regimes, the tax strategy publication requirement and HMRC's Business Risk Review process) and strategically improve their tax operations and tax control framework, manage tax risk and provide assurance to tax authorities and business stakeholders. Technology is an important part of helping our clients succeed and we encourage innovation at all levels in our team. We are an award-winning specialist tax team. This is a dynamic client-facing role that requires excellent client relationship, communication and project management skills, and the ability to distil complex concepts into easily understood information suitable for a wide array of stakeholders. Most of your work will be client facing and will require you to actively manage client portfolios, manage project delivery, coordinating junior resource and BDO tax specialists, to deliver exceptional client service. Owning client relationships with the senior team is key, and you'll be heavily involved in business development and innovation activities to support our business growth. This role will involve consideration of a range of taxes including corporate, indirect and employment taxes; our work is broader than any one area of tax and at the senior manager level, we require candidates with a depth of tax experience, specifically with TA&RM experience, with good commercial awareness who are eager to learn, adapt and contribute to this area of growth for the business. Importantly, we are looking for natural curiosity about how tax functions and businesses run, from the governance, processes and controls to the people and technology they use and the tax technical issues relevant to them. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with the team at all levels to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with, acting as a key part of BDO's relationships with our clients. We are looking for someone: To act as a key point of contact within the firm for our clients, together with the senior team. With experience of TA&RM work (including such as tax strategy, SAO and CCO compliance, HMRC Business Risk Reviews, developing the tax control framework and tax operating model, advising on tax risk management e.g. tax risk registers.) With a strong presentation style, and confidence in hosting workshops, training sessions and webinars, often to Board level, and with strong tax technical experience to be able to talk knowledgeably at a good level about a range of tax issues. With experience in end-to-end project delivery, who can lead projects with complexity to deliver quality advice. Who has a keen interest in helping clients develop tax governance and developing bespoke scopes of work to meet our clients' needs. With personal responsibility for own decisions and the actions of others. Educated to degree level, and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent, or relevant experience. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit our clients, the task at hand, our teams, and you. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues - BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better. LI-
Principal Systems Engineer Location: UK (with occasional UK & overseas travel) Employment Type: Permanent Sector: Engineering / Systems Integration Salary: Competitive + benefits Are you an experienced Systems Engineer looking to lead high-impact technical work across complex, multi-disciplinary projects? This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing engineering team and play a pivotal role in delivering large-scale, safety-critical systems. We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership, drive systems engineering best practice, and guide project teams throughout the full engineering lifecycle. This position offers the chance to shape engineering processes, support cutting-edge project delivery, and mentor the next generation of engineers. What You'll Be Doing As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will: Systems Engineering Leadership Lead systems engineering activities from concept through to commissioning. Manage system and stakeholder requirements, ensuring full traceability through to verification. Develop and maintain system architectures, functional models, and interface definitions. Oversee integration activities across mechanical, electrical, control, and software disciplines. Define and implement verification & validation strategies, ensuring regulatory compliance. Support safety case development, hazard analysis, and risk assessments. Technical Delivery & Assurance Manage technical deliverables from subcontractors and suppliers. Ensure configuration control and change management processes are followed. Conduct technical reviews, design assurance checks, and peer reviews. Support bids, proposals, technical estimates, and wider project planning. Team Development & Collaboration Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internship/apprenticeship programmes. Work closely with clients and suppliers to develop strong working relationships. Assist Engineering and Project Managers with scheduling and task coordination. Continuous Improvement Drive enhancements to systems engineering processes, tools, and standards. Support the development of technical strategies, architecture frameworks, and roadmaps. Promote the use of structured modelling and SE tools to enhance traceability and integration. General Responsibilities Uphold company policies including data protection, GDPR compliance, and code of ethics. Champion health & safety standards for yourself, colleagues, and visitors. Participate in business meetings and contribute to the smooth running of the engineering department. Carry out additional duties aligned with the scope of the role. About You We're looking for someone who brings: Strong experience in systems engineering across the full lifecycle. A background working on complex, multi-disciplinary engineering projects (Nuclear is desirable). Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder-management skills. The ability to mentor others and influence engineering best practice. A proactive, collaborative approach and commitment to continuous improvement. What We Offer Opportunity to work on major, technically challenging projects. Professional growth and development within a supportive engineering environment. Involvement in shaping future engineering strategy and capability. A culture that values diversity, inclusion, and employee wellbeing.
Feb 25, 2026
Full time
Principal Systems Engineer Location: UK (with occasional UK & overseas travel) Employment Type: Permanent Sector: Engineering / Systems Integration Salary: Competitive + benefits Are you an experienced Systems Engineer looking to lead high-impact technical work across complex, multi-disciplinary projects? This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing engineering team and play a pivotal role in delivering large-scale, safety-critical systems. We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership, drive systems engineering best practice, and guide project teams throughout the full engineering lifecycle. This position offers the chance to shape engineering processes, support cutting-edge project delivery, and mentor the next generation of engineers. What You'll Be Doing As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will: Systems Engineering Leadership Lead systems engineering activities from concept through to commissioning. Manage system and stakeholder requirements, ensuring full traceability through to verification. Develop and maintain system architectures, functional models, and interface definitions. Oversee integration activities across mechanical, electrical, control, and software disciplines. Define and implement verification & validation strategies, ensuring regulatory compliance. Support safety case development, hazard analysis, and risk assessments. Technical Delivery & Assurance Manage technical deliverables from subcontractors and suppliers. Ensure configuration control and change management processes are followed. Conduct technical reviews, design assurance checks, and peer reviews. Support bids, proposals, technical estimates, and wider project planning. Team Development & Collaboration Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internship/apprenticeship programmes. Work closely with clients and suppliers to develop strong working relationships. Assist Engineering and Project Managers with scheduling and task coordination. Continuous Improvement Drive enhancements to systems engineering processes, tools, and standards. Support the development of technical strategies, architecture frameworks, and roadmaps. Promote the use of structured modelling and SE tools to enhance traceability and integration. General Responsibilities Uphold company policies including data protection, GDPR compliance, and code of ethics. Champion health & safety standards for yourself, colleagues, and visitors. Participate in business meetings and contribute to the smooth running of the engineering department. Carry out additional duties aligned with the scope of the role. About You We're looking for someone who brings: Strong experience in systems engineering across the full lifecycle. A background working on complex, multi-disciplinary engineering projects (Nuclear is desirable). Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder-management skills. The ability to mentor others and influence engineering best practice. A proactive, collaborative approach and commitment to continuous improvement. What We Offer Opportunity to work on major, technically challenging projects. Professional growth and development within a supportive engineering environment. Involvement in shaping future engineering strategy and capability. A culture that values diversity, inclusion, and employee wellbeing.
Senior Bid Writer - Major Construction & Infrastructure Projects Hybrid Working UK Red Sky Personnel is proud to be working in partnership with a leading Tier 1 construction and infrastructure contractor to recruit a Senior Bid Writer for their growing bid team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping winning bids for high-profile, complex projects across the UK. Candidates from any construction background are encouraged to apply - whether your experience is in rail, utilities, highways, buildings, energy, or major civils. The Role As Senior Bid Writer, you'll take ownership of written tender submissions from early strategy through to final handover. You'll work closely with Bid Managers, technical specialists, and leadership teams to craft clear, persuasive, and fully compliant responses that tell a compelling delivery story. This role suits someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, is confident engaging with technical stakeholders, and can translate complex information into well-structured, client-focused content. The position offers hybrid working, giving you flexibility while remaining closely connected to the bid team. Key Responsibilities Lead the writing, editing, and review of high-quality bid and tender responses Analyse client requirements, scoring criteria, and evaluation methodologies Develop clear and structured answer plans to maximise scores Work with bid and technical teams to shape win themes and value propositions Turn technical and commercial input into clear, compelling written content Identify and articulate differentiators, added value, and innovative solutions Coordinate internal reviews and manage feedback through to final submission Work with design and graphics teams to support submissions with visuals Manage bid programmes, deadlines, and progress updates Maintain and develop bid libraries, case studies, and reusable content About You Proven experience as a Bid Writer or Senior Bid Writer within construction or infrastructure Comfortable working across any construction sector (rail, utilities, civils, buildings, energy, etc.) Strong understanding of bid and tender processes Excellent written English with strong editing and attention to detail Confident working with technical and engineering information Well organised, proactive, and comfortable working to deadlines Able to challenge stakeholders constructively and professionally Proficient in MS Word and collaborative platforms (Teams, SharePoint) Desirable Technical or engineering academic background APMP Foundation or Practitioner qualification What's on Offer Hybrid working arrangement Opportunity to work on major, nationally significant projects Supportive, professional, and collaborative bid environment Long-term career development within a Tier 1 contractor Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
Feb 25, 2026
Full time
Senior Bid Writer - Major Construction & Infrastructure Projects Hybrid Working UK Red Sky Personnel is proud to be working in partnership with a leading Tier 1 construction and infrastructure contractor to recruit a Senior Bid Writer for their growing bid team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping winning bids for high-profile, complex projects across the UK. Candidates from any construction background are encouraged to apply - whether your experience is in rail, utilities, highways, buildings, energy, or major civils. The Role As Senior Bid Writer, you'll take ownership of written tender submissions from early strategy through to final handover. You'll work closely with Bid Managers, technical specialists, and leadership teams to craft clear, persuasive, and fully compliant responses that tell a compelling delivery story. This role suits someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, is confident engaging with technical stakeholders, and can translate complex information into well-structured, client-focused content. The position offers hybrid working, giving you flexibility while remaining closely connected to the bid team. Key Responsibilities Lead the writing, editing, and review of high-quality bid and tender responses Analyse client requirements, scoring criteria, and evaluation methodologies Develop clear and structured answer plans to maximise scores Work with bid and technical teams to shape win themes and value propositions Turn technical and commercial input into clear, compelling written content Identify and articulate differentiators, added value, and innovative solutions Coordinate internal reviews and manage feedback through to final submission Work with design and graphics teams to support submissions with visuals Manage bid programmes, deadlines, and progress updates Maintain and develop bid libraries, case studies, and reusable content About You Proven experience as a Bid Writer or Senior Bid Writer within construction or infrastructure Comfortable working across any construction sector (rail, utilities, civils, buildings, energy, etc.) Strong understanding of bid and tender processes Excellent written English with strong editing and attention to detail Confident working with technical and engineering information Well organised, proactive, and comfortable working to deadlines Able to challenge stakeholders constructively and professionally Proficient in MS Word and collaborative platforms (Teams, SharePoint) Desirable Technical or engineering academic background APMP Foundation or Practitioner qualification What's on Offer Hybrid working arrangement Opportunity to work on major, nationally significant projects Supportive, professional, and collaborative bid environment Long-term career development within a Tier 1 contractor Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
We have an Operations Manager opportunity for our Stoke on Trent based client. As Operations Manager you will: Attend monthly Director s Meetings reviewing commercial performance, strategy, recruitment, training, H&S etc. Take immediate role to head the Senior Leadership Team. Directly managing Heads of Department for Production, Design and Projects. Provide senior level input to assist other departments Estimating, Commercial and Procurement. Shadow and assist the Operations Director. Provide escalation point for any specific Project issues. Client facing to support internal delivery team and Internal to assist with any conflict resolution over resource availability. Drive and develop the implementation of our new Operational Delivery process, along with other Business Development strategies. Provide ultimate on-site leadership of the business on any days where a Director is not present in the office. Review the commercial viability of project delivery, including setting KPIs for the Heads of Department for Production, Design and Projects, as well as establishing an accurate way to manage and report on these. This will involve assisting the Heads of Department to set and manage their own KPIs for their individual departments. If successful, the right candidate will: Build on their knowledge and understanding of the clients, people, processes and delivery of Projects. Review and develop all operational processes to identify blockers to efficiency from order won to hand over completed. Utilise, develop and drive the new Operational Delivery process that is beginning to take shape in the business. Assist with the expansion of the business both through recruitment and also supply chain expansion by introduction and management of new manufacturers & suppliers. Assume full accountability for works delivered by taking operational responsibility for design, production and project delivery across all areas. The wider opportunity is to build something of real value and growth for the successful candidate, with a long-term goal allowing them to take a full and active part in building and running the business. Minimal Hours of Work will be 8am to 5pm Monday to Thursday and 8am to 4pm on Friday. Holidays will be 21 days plus Bank Holidays, plus a graduated increase in due course based on time-served. Pension
Feb 25, 2026
Full time
We have an Operations Manager opportunity for our Stoke on Trent based client. As Operations Manager you will: Attend monthly Director s Meetings reviewing commercial performance, strategy, recruitment, training, H&S etc. Take immediate role to head the Senior Leadership Team. Directly managing Heads of Department for Production, Design and Projects. Provide senior level input to assist other departments Estimating, Commercial and Procurement. Shadow and assist the Operations Director. Provide escalation point for any specific Project issues. Client facing to support internal delivery team and Internal to assist with any conflict resolution over resource availability. Drive and develop the implementation of our new Operational Delivery process, along with other Business Development strategies. Provide ultimate on-site leadership of the business on any days where a Director is not present in the office. Review the commercial viability of project delivery, including setting KPIs for the Heads of Department for Production, Design and Projects, as well as establishing an accurate way to manage and report on these. This will involve assisting the Heads of Department to set and manage their own KPIs for their individual departments. If successful, the right candidate will: Build on their knowledge and understanding of the clients, people, processes and delivery of Projects. Review and develop all operational processes to identify blockers to efficiency from order won to hand over completed. Utilise, develop and drive the new Operational Delivery process that is beginning to take shape in the business. Assist with the expansion of the business both through recruitment and also supply chain expansion by introduction and management of new manufacturers & suppliers. Assume full accountability for works delivered by taking operational responsibility for design, production and project delivery across all areas. The wider opportunity is to build something of real value and growth for the successful candidate, with a long-term goal allowing them to take a full and active part in building and running the business. Minimal Hours of Work will be 8am to 5pm Monday to Thursday and 8am to 4pm on Friday. Holidays will be 21 days plus Bank Holidays, plus a graduated increase in due course based on time-served. Pension
