RecruitmentRevolution.com
Earls Colne, Essex
Ready to scale the UK's leading manufacturer of precast concrete products brand? This is a rare opportunity to take full commercial ownership of two high-performing construction manufacturing businesses at a pivotal moment of growth and transformation. In this role you will have full accountability for winning new business as well as leading a sales team. Your background would ideally be selling subcontractor services, solutions or bespoke manufactured products into the construction sector. The role offers the chance to define and lead a unified commercial strategy across established and innovative brands - driving revenue across core precast solutions while unlocking major opportunities in MMC, RC frame markets, and nationally significant infrastructure programmes. Backed by a family-owned investment group with a long-term, values-led approach, you'll have the freedom to shape markets, influence sustainability agendas, and build commercial strategies that deliver lasting impact rather than short-term wins. If you're ready to operate at board level, lead high-performing teams, and position engineered solutions at the heart of the UK's evolving construction landscape, this role offers genuine scope to make your mark. The Role at a Glance: Commercial Director Hybrid Working - located ideally 2 hours from Earls Colne, Colchester HQ base plus national travel Salary Package Commensurate with Experience Plus a performance based bonus and other benefits Full-time - Permanent Company: We are a family-owned investment business with a diverse portfolio of companies, focused on long-term, patient investments. Portfolio: 13 diverse businesses inc construction suppliers Current £28 million revenue. 360+ Employees Culture: Integrity, personalised service, and genuine care for our customers at the heart of all we do. Your Background: Commercial Leadership role (Sales Director / Managing Director for manufacturer selling into construction / house builder or construction company. Pricing Strategy. Product Control. New Product Development. Managing Customer Base. Forecast & Revenue Ownership. Subcontracting. Groundwork. Bespoke Manufacturing. Leadership: 4 Direct Reports Who we are: For more than 75 years, we have dedicated ourselves to providing an exceptional level of service within the precast concrete industry. From design and manufacture to delivery and installation, we offer the most comprehensive concrete product service across the UK, providing a range of standardised and specialist precast concrete products. Our people are at the heart of our business, whether producing a product, quotation, or piece of advice, or supporting our clients and local communities. We strive to be a rewarding place to work where our people are happy, supported, rewarded, and motivated to go the extra mile. As we scale operations to meet our ambitious targets we are now recruiting for Commercial Director to join our Board of 5. The Opportunity: As Sales Commercial Director you will own and drive the commercial strategy and sales performance, delivering sustained revenue growth across core precast solutions while unlocking new opportunities in Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), RC frame markets, and major national infrastructure programmes, including Sizewell C. With full leadership accountability for external sales, internal sales, and estimating teams, the role will set the commercial standard - ensuring robust pricing, disciplined decision-making, compelling customer engagement, and a seamless journey from first enquiry through to order. Success in this role demands a proven track record of selling engineered construction products to senior decision-makers within UK house builders, combined with the credibility to influence at board and executive level. The Commercial Director will also be central to commercialising sustainability, shaping market-leading propositions aligned to regulatory change, embodied carbon reporting, lifecycle cost analysis, and net-zero procurement strategies - positioning the business at the forefront of a rapidly evolving construction landscape. Accountabilities: • Lead and deliver a unified commercial and sales strategy across both brands, with clear market priorities, pricing discipline and revenue targets • Grow market share across housebuilders, RC frame contractors, MMC/modular providers and major national infrastructure programmes • Position products as integrated structural solutions rather than transactional components • Lead and develop external sales, internal sales and estimating teams, embedding joined-up working across commercial, design and operations • Own pricing, forecasting, margin control, CRM reporting and commercial governance • Act as senior commercial lead for key strategic accounts, bids and negotiations • Drive product and market development aligned to MMC, off-site construction and low-carbon solutions • Commercialise sustainability through carbon data, regulatory alignment and net-zero procurement strategies • Champion digital sales tools, data-led reporting and board-level visibility • Contribute to Group strategy, partnerships, acquisitions and cross-business collaboration About You: Essential: • Proven senior commercial leadership experience in the UK construction or engineered products sector • Strong track record selling into UK housebuilders at senior level with measurable revenue growth • Experience leading external sales, internal sales and estimating teams • Strong understanding of pricing governance, estimating processes, contractual negotiation and commercial risk • Capable of leading strategy while engaging directly with customers and teams Desirable: • Experience with precast concrete, engineered structural systems, modular construction or hybrid systems • Knowledge of MMC markets, RC frame construction, Tier 1 procurement and platform-based design • Understanding of embodied carbon, sustainability compliance, EPDs, lifecycle costing and net zero frameworks • Experience implementing CRM systems and data-led sales processes • Understanding of Building Regulations Why Join Us? This is a rare opportunity to lead the commercial strategy across two established and innovative engineering businesses, with the chance to shape market positioning following the acquisition of Cube6. If you're a commercially astute leader with a strong track record in engineered construction products - and you're motivated by building something that lasts - we'd love to hear from you. This is more than a Commercial Director role. It's a chance to shape markets, commercialise sustainability, and leave a lasting legacy within a growing group that invests patiently in people, innovation, and performance. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed by our talent partner RR (Recruitment Revolution) on the basis of their legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to their Data Privacy Policy & Notice on their website for further details.
Ready to scale the UK's leading manufacturer of precast concrete products brand? This is a rare opportunity to take full commercial ownership of two high-performing construction manufacturing businesses at a pivotal moment of growth and transformation. In this role you will have full accountability for winning new business as well as leading a sales team. Your background would ideally be selling subcontractor services, solutions or bespoke manufactured products into the construction sector. The role offers the chance to define and lead a unified commercial strategy across established and innovative brands - driving revenue across core precast solutions while unlocking major opportunities in MMC, RC frame markets, and nationally significant infrastructure programmes. Backed by a family-owned investment group with a long-term, values-led approach, you'll have the freedom to shape markets, influence sustainability agendas, and build commercial strategies that deliver lasting impact rather than short-term wins. If you're ready to operate at board level, lead high-performing teams, and position engineered solutions at the heart of the UK's evolving construction landscape, this role offers genuine scope to make your mark. The Role at a Glance: Commercial Director Hybrid Working - located ideally 2 hours from Earls Colne, Colchester HQ base plus national travel Salary Package Commensurate with Experience Plus a performance based bonus and other benefits Full-time - Permanent Company: We are a family-owned investment business with a diverse portfolio of companies, focused on long-term, patient investments. Portfolio: 13 diverse businesses inc construction suppliers Current £28 million revenue. 360+ Employees Culture: Integrity, personalised service, and genuine care for our customers at the heart of all we do. Your Background: Commercial Leadership role (Sales Director / Managing Director for manufacturer selling into construction / house builder or construction company. Pricing Strategy. Product Control. New Product Development. Managing Customer Base. Forecast & Revenue Ownership. Subcontracting. Groundwork. Bespoke Manufacturing. Leadership: 4 Direct Reports Who we are: For more than 75 years, we have dedicated ourselves to providing an exceptional level of service within the precast concrete industry. From design and manufacture to delivery and installation, we offer the most comprehensive concrete product service across the UK, providing a range of standardised and specialist precast concrete products. Our people are at the heart of our business, whether producing a product, quotation, or piece of advice, or supporting our clients and local communities. We strive to be a rewarding place to work where our people are happy, supported, rewarded, and motivated to go the extra mile. As we scale operations to meet our ambitious targets we are now recruiting for Commercial Director to join our Board of 5. The Opportunity: As Sales Commercial Director you will own and drive the commercial strategy and sales performance, delivering sustained revenue growth across core precast solutions while unlocking new opportunities in Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), RC frame markets, and major national infrastructure programmes, including Sizewell C. With full leadership accountability for external sales, internal sales, and estimating teams, the role will set the commercial standard - ensuring robust pricing, disciplined decision-making, compelling customer engagement, and a seamless journey from first enquiry through to order. Success in this role demands a proven track record of selling engineered construction products to senior decision-makers within UK house builders, combined with the credibility to influence at board and executive level. The Commercial Director will also be central to commercialising sustainability, shaping market-leading propositions aligned to regulatory change, embodied carbon reporting, lifecycle cost analysis, and net-zero procurement strategies - positioning the business at the forefront of a rapidly evolving construction landscape. Accountabilities: • Lead and deliver a unified commercial and sales strategy across both brands, with clear market priorities, pricing discipline and revenue targets • Grow market share across housebuilders, RC frame contractors, MMC/modular providers and major national infrastructure programmes • Position products as integrated structural solutions rather than transactional components • Lead and develop external sales, internal sales and estimating teams, embedding joined-up working across commercial, design and operations • Own pricing, forecasting, margin control, CRM reporting and commercial governance • Act as senior commercial lead for key strategic accounts, bids and negotiations • Drive product and market development aligned to MMC, off-site construction and low-carbon solutions • Commercialise sustainability through carbon data, regulatory alignment and net-zero procurement strategies • Champion digital sales tools, data-led reporting and board-level visibility • Contribute to Group strategy, partnerships, acquisitions and cross-business collaboration About You: Essential: • Proven senior commercial leadership experience in the UK construction or engineered products sector • Strong track record selling into UK housebuilders at senior level with measurable revenue growth • Experience leading external sales, internal sales and estimating teams • Strong understanding of pricing governance, estimating processes, contractual negotiation and commercial risk • Capable of leading strategy while engaging directly with customers and teams Desirable: • Experience with precast concrete, engineered structural systems, modular construction or hybrid systems • Knowledge of MMC markets, RC frame construction, Tier 1 procurement and platform-based design • Understanding of embodied carbon, sustainability compliance, EPDs, lifecycle costing and net zero frameworks • Experience implementing CRM systems and data-led sales processes • Understanding of Building Regulations Why Join Us? This is a rare opportunity to lead the commercial strategy across two established and innovative engineering businesses, with the chance to shape market positioning following the acquisition of Cube6. If you're a commercially astute leader with a strong track record in engineered construction products - and you're motivated by building something that lasts - we'd love to hear from you. This is more than a Commercial Director role. It's a chance to shape markets, commercialise sustainability, and leave a lasting legacy within a growing group that invests patiently in people, innovation, and performance. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed by our talent partner RR (Recruitment Revolution) on the basis of their legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to their Data Privacy Policy & Notice on their website for further details.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Manchester, Lancashire
Prestigious opportunity for a Cisco Voice Engineer to join a pioneering technology team based in Manchester.The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, implementation, and support of Cisco-based voice communication systems, dedicated to a strategic digital transformation of our network. We welcome your application to join us as we grow.As one of our Cisco Voice Engineers, you will: Design, configure, and maintain Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM), Unity Connection, and related voice systems. Install and support Cisco voice gateways, routers, and switches. Manage SIP trunking, dial plans, and call routing. Provide Tier 3 support for voice-related incidents and service requests. Collaborate with network and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless integration. Monitor system performance and implement optimisations. Maintain documentation and contribute to project planning and delivery. If you possess a combination of some of the following skills, then LETS TALK!Experience with Cisco voice technologies. Strong understanding of VoIP protocols (SIP, H.323), QoS, and VLANs. Experience with Cisco CUBE, Webex, and Cisco Emergency Responder (CER) is advantageous but not essential. Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills. Certifications such as CCNA Collaboration, CCNP Collaboration, or CCIE Collaboration would also be desirable but not essential. What you'll get in return In return, you will be rewarded with 30 days holiday plus Bank holidays, an enviable pension scheme and hybrid working. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Prestigious opportunity for a Cisco Voice Engineer to join a pioneering technology team based in Manchester.The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, implementation, and support of Cisco-based voice communication systems, dedicated to a strategic digital transformation of our network. We welcome your application to join us as we grow.As one of our Cisco Voice Engineers, you will: Design, configure, and maintain Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM), Unity Connection, and related voice systems. Install and support Cisco voice gateways, routers, and switches. Manage SIP trunking, dial plans, and call routing. Provide Tier 3 support for voice-related incidents and service requests. Collaborate with network and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless integration. Monitor system performance and implement optimisations. Maintain documentation and contribute to project planning and delivery. If you possess a combination of some of the following skills, then LETS TALK!Experience with Cisco voice technologies. Strong understanding of VoIP protocols (SIP, H.323), QoS, and VLANs. Experience with Cisco CUBE, Webex, and Cisco Emergency Responder (CER) is advantageous but not essential. Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills. Certifications such as CCNA Collaboration, CCNP Collaboration, or CCIE Collaboration would also be desirable but not essential. What you'll get in return In return, you will be rewarded with 30 days holiday plus Bank holidays, an enviable pension scheme and hybrid working. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Context Recruitment
Harrogate, Yorkshire
Graduate Network Engineer Hybrid role - 2 days per week on site, 3 days WFH This is an exciting opportunity for a recent Computer Networking graduate to begin a career with a leading Managed Services Provider (MSP) that delivers Cloud, Connectivity, Unified Communications, and Collaboration services to enterprise-scale organisations and household-name clients. The company has grown rapidly through both acquisition and organic expansion, and they are now looking for a motivated graduate with a strong interest in networking and IT infrastructure to join their Network Support team. As part of an experienced and collaborative technical team, you will gain hands-on exposure to real-world networking environments, troubleshooting issues and developing a broad technical skill set. This is an excellent platform for career progression, with structured training and opportunities to advance into specialist roles. Key Responsibilities: Provide high-quality IT and network support to clients, ensuring service levels are met Troubleshoot and resolve incidents, escalating where required Maintain and update internal technical documentation Continuously build your knowledge across networking, cloud services, and IT systems Work closely with senior engineers to gain mentorship and experience in enterprise environments Requirements: A degree in Computer Networking, Network Engineering, or hold a relevant certification (CompTIA etc.) A basic knowledge/interest of Cisco networking fundamentals (routers, switches, firewalls) Strong communication skills and a passion for developing a technical career Salary & Benefits 30,000 - 36,000 DOE (inclusive of shift alowance) Hybrid working (2 days onsite, 3 days WFH) plus excellent benefits and a clear pathways for career progression into senior engineering and specialist roles Working Hours: Mon-Thu 9am-5:30pm, Fri 9am-3:30pm Alternative shift option: 2 days, 2 nights, 4 days off (7am-7pm / 7pm-7am), with 1 day per week onsite (rest WFH) plus 20% shift allowance.
Graduate Network Engineer Hybrid role - 2 days per week on site, 3 days WFH This is an exciting opportunity for a recent Computer Networking graduate to begin a career with a leading Managed Services Provider (MSP) that delivers Cloud, Connectivity, Unified Communications, and Collaboration services to enterprise-scale organisations and household-name clients. The company has grown rapidly through both acquisition and organic expansion, and they are now looking for a motivated graduate with a strong interest in networking and IT infrastructure to join their Network Support team. As part of an experienced and collaborative technical team, you will gain hands-on exposure to real-world networking environments, troubleshooting issues and developing a broad technical skill set. This is an excellent platform for career progression, with structured training and opportunities to advance into specialist roles. Key Responsibilities: Provide high-quality IT and network support to clients, ensuring service levels are met Troubleshoot and resolve incidents, escalating where required Maintain and update internal technical documentation Continuously build your knowledge across networking, cloud services, and IT systems Work closely with senior engineers to gain mentorship and experience in enterprise environments Requirements: A degree in Computer Networking, Network Engineering, or hold a relevant certification (CompTIA etc.) A basic knowledge/interest of Cisco networking fundamentals (routers, switches, firewalls) Strong communication skills and a passion for developing a technical career Salary & Benefits 30,000 - 36,000 DOE (inclusive of shift alowance) Hybrid working (2 days onsite, 3 days WFH) plus excellent benefits and a clear pathways for career progression into senior engineering and specialist roles Working Hours: Mon-Thu 9am-5:30pm, Fri 9am-3:30pm Alternative shift option: 2 days, 2 nights, 4 days off (7am-7pm / 7pm-7am), with 1 day per week onsite (rest WFH) plus 20% shift allowance.
