Associate Director - Mixed Tax Advisory - Berkshire Overview A fast-growing, ambitious accountancy and advisory firm is seeking an experienced Associate Director (Tax) to join its expanding team. This strategic hire will strengthen advisory capability and provide senior leadership within a busy regional tax function. The firm has doubled in size in recent years and continues to see strong demand. This role will be key to unlocking further growth and supporting long-term plans. The successful candidate will step into a senior leadership role, overseeing a mixed tax team and acting as a key figure in advisory delivery. The Role You will play a central role in delivering and overseeing complex mixed tax advisory work across corporate and private client matters, primarily for owner-managed businesses (OMBs). The work is varied, intellectually challenging, and sector-diverse. The role requires someone comfortable working autonomously, leading a team of mixed experience, and researching complex tax issues. The firm doesn't expect you to know everything-but knowing how to find the answers is key. This is a long-term strategic hire designed to increase advisory capacity and support continued growth. Key Responsibilities • Lead the tax team and provide senior oversight• Deliver high-quality mixed tax advisory work across corporate and private client matters• Advise on complex issues including capital allowances, restructurings, M&A, and property tax across sectors such as manufacturing and tech• Provide general advisory support to OMBs• Collaborate with specialists in trusts, non-dom, and R&D• Support business development and help win new work• Maintain high standards of technical quality, client service, and compliance Candidate Profile • Strong mixed tax advisory background (corporate + private client)• Experience working with OMBs across sectors• Ability to handle complex, varied advisory work• Research-driven mindset with strong problem-solving skills• Proven leadership ability across teams of varying experience• Strong communication and client relationship skills• Commercially minded and proactive If you're looking to join an ambitious firm with strong growth plans, established structures, and a high-quality team, we'd welcome a conversation.
Mar 19, 2026
Full time
Associate Director - Mixed Tax Advisory - Berkshire Overview A fast-growing, ambitious accountancy and advisory firm is seeking an experienced Associate Director (Tax) to join its expanding team. This strategic hire will strengthen advisory capability and provide senior leadership within a busy regional tax function. The firm has doubled in size in recent years and continues to see strong demand. This role will be key to unlocking further growth and supporting long-term plans. The successful candidate will step into a senior leadership role, overseeing a mixed tax team and acting as a key figure in advisory delivery. The Role You will play a central role in delivering and overseeing complex mixed tax advisory work across corporate and private client matters, primarily for owner-managed businesses (OMBs). The work is varied, intellectually challenging, and sector-diverse. The role requires someone comfortable working autonomously, leading a team of mixed experience, and researching complex tax issues. The firm doesn't expect you to know everything-but knowing how to find the answers is key. This is a long-term strategic hire designed to increase advisory capacity and support continued growth. Key Responsibilities • Lead the tax team and provide senior oversight• Deliver high-quality mixed tax advisory work across corporate and private client matters• Advise on complex issues including capital allowances, restructurings, M&A, and property tax across sectors such as manufacturing and tech• Provide general advisory support to OMBs• Collaborate with specialists in trusts, non-dom, and R&D• Support business development and help win new work• Maintain high standards of technical quality, client service, and compliance Candidate Profile • Strong mixed tax advisory background (corporate + private client)• Experience working with OMBs across sectors• Ability to handle complex, varied advisory work• Research-driven mindset with strong problem-solving skills• Proven leadership ability across teams of varying experience• Strong communication and client relationship skills• Commercially minded and proactive If you're looking to join an ambitious firm with strong growth plans, established structures, and a high-quality team, we'd welcome a conversation.
St Helen's College - DEPUTY NURSERY MANAGER Role Reporting to: Head of School, Head of Pre-Prep, Nursery Manager Line Management of: Nursery Staff in the absence of the Nursery Manager St Helen's College is seeking an experienced and dedicated Deputy Nursery Manager to start as soon as possible. This role is integral in ensuring our nursery provides a nurturing, high-quality, and safe environment that promotes growth and learning for young children. As the Deputy Nursery Manager, you will be responsible for leading our nursery provision in the absence of the Nursery Manager, ensuring that it is of the highest quality and that it is delivered in accordance with The Early Years Foundation Stage Framework and ISI/OFSTED requirements as set out in the Independent School Standards. This role must deliver a safe, stimulating and caring child-centred environment catering for the children's educational and developmental needs. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong knowledge of child development, high professional standards, and a proven ability to foster positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues. Essential qualifications include a nationally recognised NVQ level 3 in Childcare, and at least 2 years' experience of working in an early year setting. Experience of working effectively with staff and management at all levels Reporting to our Head of Pre-Prep, you will be supported in creating a safe, engaging environment both indoors and outdoors and will take a proactive role in safeguarding and child welfare, maintaining health and safety standards, administering basic first aid, and ensuring our nursery adheres to all EYFS regulations. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of young learners at St Helen's College. For further details please read our job description and full person specification. Interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing 23 rd March 2026 St. Helen's College is committed to safeguarding pupils, and an Enhanced DBS check will take place prior to appointment. Online searches will be conducted on shortlisted candidates as part of our pre-recruitment checks. Purpose of role: The Deputy Nursery Manager is responsible for leading nursery provision at St Helen's College in the absence of the Nursery Manager, ensuring that it is of the highest quality and that it is delivered in accordance with The Early Years Foundation Stage Framework and ISI/ OFSTED requirements as set out in the Independent School Standards. The role must deliver a safe, stimulating and caring child-centred environment catering for the children's educational and developmental needs. What do you have to achieve? High standards of care and education, reflecting the St Helen's College values. Compliance with regulatory requirements. Staff who feel supported and developed in their roles. Positive and effective relationships with families. Hours of work: 40 hours per week - All Year Round (shifts between 7:30a.m. and 6:30p.m.) Salary £28k - £32k Duties and Responsibilities To assist in leading a team to create and deliver a vision for a nurturing, calm and creative nursery setting with both outdoor and indoor play to foster curiosity, independence and confidence. To ensure that children are kept safe, and that staff understand, and, when necessary, follow Safeguarding Procedures in accordance with the school's policy, Keeping Children Safe in Education and Working Together to Safeguard Children, and other relevant statutory documentation. To support the Nursery Manager to implement and monitor the curriculum in accordance with the EYFS Framework and ensure that all children attending the Nursery receive rich and stimulating experiences appropriate to their age and stage of development. To assist in evaluating and improving teaching approaches and methodologies to ensure that all children make excellent progress. To ensure that regular assessment and progress checks are carried out in relation to all children and that progress is regularly monitored to ensure that individual learning needs are met. To promote and facilitate positive partnerships with parents/carers and other family members and ensure that systems and structures are in plans for sharing information related to their child's learning journey. To support the development of outstanding and improving practice with regards to SEND and inclusion, and to ensure that teaching is adapted to cater for children's individual needs. To establish, develop and maintain professional working relationships with relevant Local Authority Departments, regulatory bodies and other agencies, and ensure that provision in the Nursery meets the requirements of the local LA in relation to nursery education grant funding. To assist in ensuring that there is a broad range of co-curricular activities to enrich learning. To create and maintain a culture of high expectations, self-evaluation, reflective practice and continuous improvement throughout the Nursery. To take part in whole school activities and share the same culture in preparation for a smooth transition to school. Safeguarding To ensure that arrangements are in place to safeguard and promote the welfare of all pupils in the Nursery. To take on the role as one of the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads and work as part of the whole school safeguarding team to ensure that there is a strong culture of safeguarding within the school and that all policies and practices are properly implemented. Health and Safety To support the Nursery Manager in managing the day-to-day operation of the Nursery to ensure regulatory compliance with regard to the health and safety of the children, their parents and carers, the team and any visitors to the Nursery. To ensure that children are appropriately supervised at all times, including having regard to the regulatory adult/child ratio requirements. To adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures in relation to the physical environment, fire procedures, first aid and the assessment of risk. To be responsible for ensuring the Nursery remains compliant in respect of suitably trained staff with relevant paediatric first aid qualification. To be responsible for ensuring that all staff receive Health and Safety training during induction and as required. Finance/Administration To assist in the management of occupancy, staff/pupil ratios and timetables. To maintain accurate session and staffing records and liaise with the school Finance team/Group central finance team in this regard. To coordinate resource requests for the Nursery. To understand and utilise management systems and information to maximise efficiency. To facilitate inspections by regulatory bodies and implement any recommendations. To ensure accurate reporting in respect of session numbers, quality and standards. Staff To develop open and positive working relationships with staff. To induct, support, train and appraise all Nursery staff to ensure delivery of outstanding quality childcare practice and continuous improvement. To develop a well-qualified and experienced team able to meet and exceed all relevant standards. To carry out regular supervisions of the nursery staff along with the Nursery Manager. To identify training needs; develop training plans and evaluate and cascade training undertaken by staff. To work in conjunction with Headteacher in disciplinary and grievance investigations and hearings. Marketing and Recruitment To work closely with the Admissions Team and Group Director of Marketing to promote the Nursery to current and prospective families. To ensure that all staff develop and maintain friendly and professional relationships with parents and carers, leading liaison and managing all aspects of communication. To proactively represent St Helen's College and advance its interests in the local community. To be responsible for ensuring that all complaints and concerns are actively resolved in a timely manner and that these are reported to the Head of Pre-Prep and/or Headteacher. To organise and lead parents' evenings, daily contact, home-school liaison and 'welcome' meetings. To attend all school open days and events. General To be responsible for all administrative duties associated with the Nursery, such as maintaining children's records, ordering equipment, maintaining inventories and keeping all regulatory records. To adhere to all school policies and procedures. To undertake any duties as reasonably requested by line management. The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive, changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added. This job description may be reviewed in the future to reflect school development plan priorities.
Mar 19, 2026
Full time
St Helen's College - DEPUTY NURSERY MANAGER Role Reporting to: Head of School, Head of Pre-Prep, Nursery Manager Line Management of: Nursery Staff in the absence of the Nursery Manager St Helen's College is seeking an experienced and dedicated Deputy Nursery Manager to start as soon as possible. This role is integral in ensuring our nursery provides a nurturing, high-quality, and safe environment that promotes growth and learning for young children. As the Deputy Nursery Manager, you will be responsible for leading our nursery provision in the absence of the Nursery Manager, ensuring that it is of the highest quality and that it is delivered in accordance with The Early Years Foundation Stage Framework and ISI/OFSTED requirements as set out in the Independent School Standards. This role must deliver a safe, stimulating and caring child-centred environment catering for the children's educational and developmental needs. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong knowledge of child development, high professional standards, and a proven ability to foster positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues. Essential qualifications include a nationally recognised NVQ level 3 in Childcare, and at least 2 years' experience of working in an early year setting. Experience of working effectively with staff and management at all levels Reporting to our Head of Pre-Prep, you will be supported in creating a safe, engaging environment both indoors and outdoors and will take a proactive role in safeguarding and child welfare, maintaining health and safety standards, administering basic first aid, and ensuring our nursery adheres to all EYFS regulations. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of young learners at St Helen's College. For further details please read our job description and full person specification. Interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing 23 rd March 2026 St. Helen's College is committed to safeguarding pupils, and an Enhanced DBS check will take place prior to appointment. Online searches will be conducted on shortlisted candidates as part of our pre-recruitment checks. Purpose of role: The Deputy Nursery Manager is responsible for leading nursery provision at St Helen's College in the absence of the Nursery Manager, ensuring that it is of the highest quality and that it is delivered in accordance with The Early Years Foundation Stage Framework and ISI/ OFSTED requirements as set out in the Independent School Standards. The role must deliver a safe, stimulating and caring child-centred environment catering for the children's educational and developmental needs. What do you have to achieve? High standards of care and education, reflecting the St Helen's College values. Compliance with regulatory requirements. Staff who feel supported and developed in their roles. Positive and effective relationships with families. Hours of work: 40 hours per week - All Year Round (shifts between 7:30a.m. and 6:30p.m.) Salary £28k - £32k Duties and Responsibilities To assist in leading a team to create and deliver a vision for a nurturing, calm and creative nursery setting with both outdoor and indoor play to foster curiosity, independence and confidence. To ensure that children are kept safe, and that staff understand, and, when necessary, follow Safeguarding Procedures in accordance with the school's policy, Keeping Children Safe in Education and Working Together to Safeguard Children, and other relevant statutory documentation. To support the Nursery Manager to implement and monitor the curriculum in accordance with the EYFS Framework and ensure that all children attending the Nursery receive rich and stimulating experiences appropriate to their age and stage of development. To assist in evaluating and improving teaching approaches and methodologies to ensure that all children make excellent progress. To ensure that regular assessment and progress checks are carried out in relation to all children and that progress is regularly monitored to ensure that individual learning needs are met. To promote and facilitate positive partnerships with parents/carers and other family members and ensure that systems and structures are in plans for sharing information related to their child's learning journey. To support the development of outstanding and improving practice with regards to SEND and inclusion, and to ensure that teaching is adapted to cater for children's individual needs. To establish, develop and maintain professional working relationships with relevant Local Authority Departments, regulatory bodies and other agencies, and ensure that provision in the Nursery meets the requirements of the local LA in relation to nursery education grant funding. To assist in ensuring that there is a broad range of co-curricular activities to enrich learning. To create and maintain a culture of high expectations, self-evaluation, reflective practice and continuous improvement throughout the Nursery. To take part in whole school activities and share the same culture in preparation for a smooth transition to school. Safeguarding To ensure that arrangements are in place to safeguard and promote the welfare of all pupils in the Nursery. To take on the role as one of the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads and work as part of the whole school safeguarding team to ensure that there is a strong culture of safeguarding within the school and that all policies and practices are properly implemented. Health and Safety To support the Nursery Manager in managing the day-to-day operation of the Nursery to ensure regulatory compliance with regard to the health and safety of the children, their parents and carers, the team and any visitors to the Nursery. To ensure that children are appropriately supervised at all times, including having regard to the regulatory adult/child ratio requirements. To adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures in relation to the physical environment, fire procedures, first aid and the assessment of risk. To be responsible for ensuring the Nursery remains compliant in respect of suitably trained staff with relevant paediatric first aid qualification. To be responsible for ensuring that all staff receive Health and Safety training during induction and as required. Finance/Administration To assist in the management of occupancy, staff/pupil ratios and timetables. To maintain accurate session and staffing records and liaise with the school Finance team/Group central finance team in this regard. To coordinate resource requests for the Nursery. To understand and utilise management systems and information to maximise efficiency. To facilitate inspections by regulatory bodies and implement any recommendations. To ensure accurate reporting in respect of session numbers, quality and standards. Staff To develop open and positive working relationships with staff. To induct, support, train and appraise all Nursery staff to ensure delivery of outstanding quality childcare practice and continuous improvement. To develop a well-qualified and experienced team able to meet and exceed all relevant standards. To carry out regular supervisions of the nursery staff along with the Nursery Manager. To identify training needs; develop training plans and evaluate and cascade training undertaken by staff. To work in conjunction with Headteacher in disciplinary and grievance investigations and hearings. Marketing and Recruitment To work closely with the Admissions Team and Group Director of Marketing to promote the Nursery to current and prospective families. To ensure that all staff develop and maintain friendly and professional relationships with parents and carers, leading liaison and managing all aspects of communication. To proactively represent St Helen's College and advance its interests in the local community. To be responsible for ensuring that all complaints and concerns are actively resolved in a timely manner and that these are reported to the Head of Pre-Prep and/or Headteacher. To organise and lead parents' evenings, daily contact, home-school liaison and 'welcome' meetings. To attend all school open days and events. General To be responsible for all administrative duties associated with the Nursery, such as maintaining children's records, ordering equipment, maintaining inventories and keeping all regulatory records. To adhere to all school policies and procedures. To undertake any duties as reasonably requested by line management. The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive, changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added. This job description may be reviewed in the future to reflect school development plan priorities.
Working for this well respected and highly successful multidisciplinary practice with a very healthy workload we seek a Rail Structures specialist with potential to grow our client s offering. A seasoned Rail focused Structural Engineer with good relations across developers and contractors and the ability to win work and lead a dynamic team on the delivery of sizeable projects is seen as key as is
Mar 19, 2026
Full time
Working for this well respected and highly successful multidisciplinary practice with a very healthy workload we seek a Rail Structures specialist with potential to grow our client s offering. A seasoned Rail focused Structural Engineer with good relations across developers and contractors and the ability to win work and lead a dynamic team on the delivery of sizeable projects is seen as key as is
West Dean is seeking an exceptional Associate Director to lead its London campus in Bloomsbury. West Dean is seeking an exceptional Associate Director to lead and develop its London campus in Bloomsbury. The London campus is home to KLC School of Design and forms a central part of West Dean's specialist creative education portfolio. It also provides significant opportunity for expanded professional development, partnerships and other London-based activity. The campus is currently underutilised relative to its potential, and this role will be instrumental in realising that opportunity. This appointment represents a substantial senior leadership role within West Dean, with responsibility for the strategic direction, operational performance and long-term sustainability of the London campus as a multi-activity creative education hub. Reporting to the Vice Principal, the Associate Director will be accountable for the overall performance of the campus, including oversight of KLC School of Design and the development of additional educational and commercial activity aligned to West Dean's mission. The role carries responsibility for strengthening the academic portfolio, driving income growth, improving space utilisation, supporting new programme development, including CPD and executive education, and enabling partnership activity. While certain centrally managed functions will sit within wider institutional structures, the Associate Director will play a key role in shaping, coordinating and maximising London-based provision. With accountability for financial performance, operational effectiveness, academic quality and student experience within agreed institutional frameworks, the postholder will ensure the campus operates as a high-performing and financially sustainable part of West Dean. Please click 'Apply on website' to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the job description and register your interest to apply. Applications for this role cl ose at 9 a.m. Friday 10th April.
Mar 18, 2026
Full time
West Dean is seeking an exceptional Associate Director to lead its London campus in Bloomsbury. West Dean is seeking an exceptional Associate Director to lead and develop its London campus in Bloomsbury. The London campus is home to KLC School of Design and forms a central part of West Dean's specialist creative education portfolio. It also provides significant opportunity for expanded professional development, partnerships and other London-based activity. The campus is currently underutilised relative to its potential, and this role will be instrumental in realising that opportunity. This appointment represents a substantial senior leadership role within West Dean, with responsibility for the strategic direction, operational performance and long-term sustainability of the London campus as a multi-activity creative education hub. Reporting to the Vice Principal, the Associate Director will be accountable for the overall performance of the campus, including oversight of KLC School of Design and the development of additional educational and commercial activity aligned to West Dean's mission. The role carries responsibility for strengthening the academic portfolio, driving income growth, improving space utilisation, supporting new programme development, including CPD and executive education, and enabling partnership activity. While certain centrally managed functions will sit within wider institutional structures, the Associate Director will play a key role in shaping, coordinating and maximising London-based provision. With accountability for financial performance, operational effectiveness, academic quality and student experience within agreed institutional frameworks, the postholder will ensure the campus operates as a high-performing and financially sustainable part of West Dean. Please click 'Apply on website' to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the job description and register your interest to apply. Applications for this role cl ose at 9 a.m. Friday 10th April.
LTM Recruitment Specialists Ltd
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
My client is looking for a key member of the Structures team, to bolster and solidify existing and new client relationships. Working on major projects within a quality working environment You will have a strong consultancy background as a chartered Structural Engineer and are now looking for that career-defining position in a medium-sized company. With existing client relationships, the ideal candidate will lead and grow a team, along with the ambition to match the growth plans of the practice. You'll be working with a well-established multi-discipline practice as an Associate, with a view to progressing quickly into an Associate Director position with all the benefits and recognition that come with it. As the new Associate / Director Structural Engineer, you'll benefit from: Salary up to £80,000 per annum 27 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays Flexible working hours Your new position will give you the opportunity to double the current team in size to around 20-strong over the next few years. Here, you'll work on the design of major multi-million-pound building structures across various sectors that include residential, commercial, retail and leisure. A typical project for you will be between the £20-50m in construction value.
Mar 18, 2026
Full time
My client is looking for a key member of the Structures team, to bolster and solidify existing and new client relationships. Working on major projects within a quality working environment You will have a strong consultancy background as a chartered Structural Engineer and are now looking for that career-defining position in a medium-sized company. With existing client relationships, the ideal candidate will lead and grow a team, along with the ambition to match the growth plans of the practice. You'll be working with a well-established multi-discipline practice as an Associate, with a view to progressing quickly into an Associate Director position with all the benefits and recognition that come with it. As the new Associate / Director Structural Engineer, you'll benefit from: Salary up to £80,000 per annum 27 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays Flexible working hours Your new position will give you the opportunity to double the current team in size to around 20-strong over the next few years. Here, you'll work on the design of major multi-million-pound building structures across various sectors that include residential, commercial, retail and leisure. A typical project for you will be between the £20-50m in construction value.
Technical Director - Structural Engineering Near Gloucester or Reading Residential & Commercial Developments Salary up to £85,000 + Bonus Are you an experienced structural engineering leader ready to shape the future of high-quality residential and commercial developments across the South of England? We are seeking a Technical Director to lead, inspire, and grow structural engineering capability from offices near Gloucester or Reading. The Technical Director opportunity: This is a strategic leadership role with full technical and operational oversight of a growing portfolio of residential and commercial projects. You will play a pivotal part in shaping design excellence, driving innovation, and strengthening client relationships across private developers, contractors, and commercial partners. You'll combine technical authority with commercial awareness - ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, profitably, and to the highest engineering standards. Key Responsibilities of this Technical Director of Structures role: Provide technical leadership across all structural engineering projects Oversee design delivery for low-rise, medium-rise, and complex developments Act as technical signatory and ensure compliance with UK regulations and best practice Lead, mentor, and develop a growing team of engineers and technicians Contribute to business strategy, financial performance, and work-winning Build and maintain strong client relationships Drive innovation in sustainable and efficient structural solutions About You Chartered Engineer (MIStructE or MICE preferred) Significant experience in UK residential and commercial structural design Proven leadership experience at Associate / Director level or above Strong commercial acumen and experience contributing to business growth Confident client-facing communicator Ambitious, strategic, and motivated to shape a regional engineering offering What's on Offer for this Technical Director of Structures role Executive-level salary and performance bonus Autonomy to shape and grow a regional technical team Flexible working arrangements A strong pipeline of quality developments Tailored benefits to suit lifestyle If you're ready to take ownership of a growing structural engineering operation and leave your mark on the built environment across the Southwest and Thames Valley, we'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with MIKAELA today
Mar 18, 2026
Full time
Technical Director - Structural Engineering Near Gloucester or Reading Residential & Commercial Developments Salary up to £85,000 + Bonus Are you an experienced structural engineering leader ready to shape the future of high-quality residential and commercial developments across the South of England? We are seeking a Technical Director to lead, inspire, and grow structural engineering capability from offices near Gloucester or Reading. The Technical Director opportunity: This is a strategic leadership role with full technical and operational oversight of a growing portfolio of residential and commercial projects. You will play a pivotal part in shaping design excellence, driving innovation, and strengthening client relationships across private developers, contractors, and commercial partners. You'll combine technical authority with commercial awareness - ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, profitably, and to the highest engineering standards. Key Responsibilities of this Technical Director of Structures role: Provide technical leadership across all structural engineering projects Oversee design delivery for low-rise, medium-rise, and complex developments Act as technical signatory and ensure compliance with UK regulations and best practice Lead, mentor, and develop a growing team of engineers and technicians Contribute to business strategy, financial performance, and work-winning Build and maintain strong client relationships Drive innovation in sustainable and efficient structural solutions About You Chartered Engineer (MIStructE or MICE preferred) Significant experience in UK residential and commercial structural design Proven leadership experience at Associate / Director level or above Strong commercial acumen and experience contributing to business growth Confident client-facing communicator Ambitious, strategic, and motivated to shape a regional engineering offering What's on Offer for this Technical Director of Structures role Executive-level salary and performance bonus Autonomy to shape and grow a regional technical team Flexible working arrangements A strong pipeline of quality developments Tailored benefits to suit lifestyle If you're ready to take ownership of a growing structural engineering operation and leave your mark on the built environment across the Southwest and Thames Valley, we'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with MIKAELA today
Principal Structural Engineer St Helens Full-time Excellent Salary + Leadership Benefits An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Structural Engineer to join a well-established and growing engineering consultancy in St Helens. With a strong reputation for delivering practical, high-quality structural solutions across residential, commercial, industrial, and public sector projects, the consultancy continues to expand its portfolio throughout the North West and beyond. We are now seeking an experienced and commercially aware Principal Structural Engineer to play a key leadership role within the business. The Role As Principal Structural Engineer, you will take technical and managerial responsibility for a range of structural projects, from concept design through to completion. You will lead project teams, maintain key client relationships, and contribute strategically to the ongoing development of the St Helens office. Key responsibilities include: Leading the design of structures in steel, reinforced concrete, timber, and masonry Overseeing technical delivery and quality assurance Managing project programmes, budgets, and resources Acting as the primary point of contact for key clients Mentoring and developing engineers and technicians Supporting business development and tender submissions Contributing to the strategic growth of the consultancy About You We are looking for a confident and commercially minded engineer who: Holds a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering Is Chartered (CEng) with IStructE or ICE Has extensive UK consultancy experience Demonstrates strong technical expertise and leadership capability Has a proven track record of managing projects and teams Communicates effectively with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams What We Offer Highly competitive salary and benefits package Clear progression pathway to Associate/Director level Flexible working arrangements Autonomy and influence within a growing office Supportive and collaborative working culture Opportunity to shape the future direction of the St Helens team This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven Principal Structural Engineer looking to step into a senior leadership role within a respected consultancy, where your expertise and ambition will be genuinely valued. We also have similar roles in Wigan and Warrington. If you are ready to make a significant impact and advance your career, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please get in touch with MIKAELA today.
Mar 18, 2026
Full time
Principal Structural Engineer St Helens Full-time Excellent Salary + Leadership Benefits An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Structural Engineer to join a well-established and growing engineering consultancy in St Helens. With a strong reputation for delivering practical, high-quality structural solutions across residential, commercial, industrial, and public sector projects, the consultancy continues to expand its portfolio throughout the North West and beyond. We are now seeking an experienced and commercially aware Principal Structural Engineer to play a key leadership role within the business. The Role As Principal Structural Engineer, you will take technical and managerial responsibility for a range of structural projects, from concept design through to completion. You will lead project teams, maintain key client relationships, and contribute strategically to the ongoing development of the St Helens office. Key responsibilities include: Leading the design of structures in steel, reinforced concrete, timber, and masonry Overseeing technical delivery and quality assurance Managing project programmes, budgets, and resources Acting as the primary point of contact for key clients Mentoring and developing engineers and technicians Supporting business development and tender submissions Contributing to the strategic growth of the consultancy About You We are looking for a confident and commercially minded engineer who: Holds a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering Is Chartered (CEng) with IStructE or ICE Has extensive UK consultancy experience Demonstrates strong technical expertise and leadership capability Has a proven track record of managing projects and teams Communicates effectively with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams What We Offer Highly competitive salary and benefits package Clear progression pathway to Associate/Director level Flexible working arrangements Autonomy and influence within a growing office Supportive and collaborative working culture Opportunity to shape the future direction of the St Helens team This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven Principal Structural Engineer looking to step into a senior leadership role within a respected consultancy, where your expertise and ambition will be genuinely valued. We also have similar roles in Wigan and Warrington. If you are ready to make a significant impact and advance your career, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please get in touch with MIKAELA today.
Working for this well respected and highly successful multidisciplinary practice with a very healthy workload we seek a Rail Structures specialist with potential to grow our client s offering. A seasoned Rail focused Structural Engineer with good relations across developers and contractors and the ability to win work and lead a dynamic team on the delivery of sizeable projects is seen as key as is click apply for full job details
Mar 17, 2026
Full time
Working for this well respected and highly successful multidisciplinary practice with a very healthy workload we seek a Rail Structures specialist with potential to grow our client s offering. A seasoned Rail focused Structural Engineer with good relations across developers and contractors and the ability to win work and lead a dynamic team on the delivery of sizeable projects is seen as key as is click apply for full job details
Application Security Architect Onsite in Bracknell Eligible for DV clearance £65-70k per annum + benefits package We are seeking an experienced Security Application Architect to support the delivery and ongoing evolution of a secure Gateway capability for a strategic UK defence customer . This role combines architectural ownership, secure design governance, and operational assurance within a high-security, mission-critical environment. You'll shape technical direction, drive change, and ensure resilient, compliant solution delivery across engineering and support teams. What you'll be doing; Own and design technical changes required to maintain and enhance Gateway capability Produce high-quality design documentation in collaboration with the customer and Programme Manager Support solution governance and architectural integrity Assist in maintaining secure, resilient and scalable infrastructure components across Windows and Linux environments Support monitoring and investigation of communications platforms such as email and XMPP-based chat, including the ability to review underlying conversation data where required for security analysis Contribute to file validation and inspection processes, ensuring transferred files conform to expected formats and security controls Your technical background;Core Infrastructure VMware/vSphere RHEL & Windows Server Microsoft Services Active Directory , including Group Policy (GPO), DNS integration, LDAP directory structures, and directory management/maintenance Resource management of server platforms and optimisation of system performance Trellix/McAfee security platforms SIEM integration , including syslog creation, forwarding and reporting pipelines Email security standards and protocols Linux & Platform Engineering Experience working within Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments Ability to write scripts to automate operational or security processes Familiarity with pattern matching techniques and regular expressions (Regex) , particularly within security or antivirus tooling Configuration and management of the standard RHEL Firewall Exposure to Linux-based security tooling and antivirus technologies Gateway Technologies Understanding of Gateway appliances and associated software Knowledge of secure communications protocols , including messaging platforms such as XMPP Security & Web Experience supporting file validation, inspection, and content verification within secure transfer environments If you are interested in discussing this Application Security Architect role further, please reply back with a copy of your updated CV.
Mar 17, 2026
Full time
Application Security Architect Onsite in Bracknell Eligible for DV clearance £65-70k per annum + benefits package We are seeking an experienced Security Application Architect to support the delivery and ongoing evolution of a secure Gateway capability for a strategic UK defence customer . This role combines architectural ownership, secure design governance, and operational assurance within a high-security, mission-critical environment. You'll shape technical direction, drive change, and ensure resilient, compliant solution delivery across engineering and support teams. What you'll be doing; Own and design technical changes required to maintain and enhance Gateway capability Produce high-quality design documentation in collaboration with the customer and Programme Manager Support solution governance and architectural integrity Assist in maintaining secure, resilient and scalable infrastructure components across Windows and Linux environments Support monitoring and investigation of communications platforms such as email and XMPP-based chat, including the ability to review underlying conversation data where required for security analysis Contribute to file validation and inspection processes, ensuring transferred files conform to expected formats and security controls Your technical background;Core Infrastructure VMware/vSphere RHEL & Windows Server Microsoft Services Active Directory , including Group Policy (GPO), DNS integration, LDAP directory structures, and directory management/maintenance Resource management of server platforms and optimisation of system performance Trellix/McAfee security platforms SIEM integration , including syslog creation, forwarding and reporting pipelines Email security standards and protocols Linux & Platform Engineering Experience working within Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments Ability to write scripts to automate operational or security processes Familiarity with pattern matching techniques and regular expressions (Regex) , particularly within security or antivirus tooling Configuration and management of the standard RHEL Firewall Exposure to Linux-based security tooling and antivirus technologies Gateway Technologies Understanding of Gateway appliances and associated software Knowledge of secure communications protocols , including messaging platforms such as XMPP Security & Web Experience supporting file validation, inspection, and content verification within secure transfer environments If you are interested in discussing this Application Security Architect role further, please reply back with a copy of your updated CV.
FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER Role Profile A ground breaking property developer are seeking a Finance Business Partner for a newly created role. This role provides end-to-end financial leadership across the campus development programme, combining business partnering, project finance, governance, modelling, and performance reporting into a single accountable role. The remit includes project cashflow ownership, fundamental to the liquidity management of the group. The role ensures all Development financial information is accurate, timely, decision-ready and aligned to various stakeholder governance frameworks. The Finance Business Partner serves as the strategic finance lead for the Development team, providing expert support and delivering financial insight to drive performance management, whilst informing commercial decision-making across a diverse and evolving property portfolio. The postholder collaborates closely with both finance and development stakeholders to ensure rigorous financial planning, reporting, and governance. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, with a dotted line into the Head of Development Management and Head of Construction, this position often requires dual accountability and sign-off for key deliverables. Responsibilities Project Forecasting & Cashflows • Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting process for all development programmes and workstreams including the preparation of associated presentations • Maintain and present monthly project cashflow forecasts, including actuals vs forecast variance analysis • Work with project managers to gain a detailed insight into individual workstreams, supporting with financial oversight and analysis as required for status updates and budget requests Governance, Approvals and Controls • Ensuring and co-ordinating commitments (POs) for all related expenditure, ensuring that this is authorised under company and shareholder governance documentation • Oversight and review of development payment runs • Co-ordination and tracking of contingency utilisation requests and new or out of budget requests, ensuring required approvals are in place before commitments are made Performance Reporting • Create, maintain and report on development-related key performance indicators • Preparation and presentation of a quarterly development finance report • Feed into the quarterly Board CFO Report with development updates and insight Business Partnering & Decision Support • Work closely with Development HODs, project managers and cost consultants to deliver insight across budgets, cashflow, performance management and cost to complete. • Provide scenario planning, sensitivity analysis and financial modelling to support strategic decision-making • Support development of project business plans and ensure alignment between models, financial record and approved coding structures • Enhance and refine project cashflow update processes for continuous improvement Month-End & Ledger Accuracy • Monthly cost reporting and commentary for inclusion in the Management Pack • Liaise with the wider finance team to ensure ledger accuracy, correct accounting treatments and consistent coding • Maintain the development-specific chart of accounts and detailed cost dimensions • Reconcile business plans and financial records, ensure Asset-under-Construction accruals and capitalisation treatments are correct and compliant • Maintain the forecasting model using version control and file hygiene to ensure one single source of truth Person Specifications • Core Behaviours o Proactive, methodical and highly organised o Calm under pressure, with excellent attention to detail o Warm, empathetic and effective with all levels of management o Trustworthy, confidential, diplomatic and dependable o Energetic, sociable and confident engaging in meetings • Skills & Technical Expertise o Accounting qualification (ACA/CIMA/ACCA) preferred but not essential o Strong communicator with excellent written and verbal confidence o Advanced excel user with modelling capability; strong PowerPoint and Word skills o Able to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Mar 11, 2026
Full time
FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER Role Profile A ground breaking property developer are seeking a Finance Business Partner for a newly created role. This role provides end-to-end financial leadership across the campus development programme, combining business partnering, project finance, governance, modelling, and performance reporting into a single accountable role. The remit includes project cashflow ownership, fundamental to the liquidity management of the group. The role ensures all Development financial information is accurate, timely, decision-ready and aligned to various stakeholder governance frameworks. The Finance Business Partner serves as the strategic finance lead for the Development team, providing expert support and delivering financial insight to drive performance management, whilst informing commercial decision-making across a diverse and evolving property portfolio. The postholder collaborates closely with both finance and development stakeholders to ensure rigorous financial planning, reporting, and governance. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, with a dotted line into the Head of Development Management and Head of Construction, this position often requires dual accountability and sign-off for key deliverables. Responsibilities Project Forecasting & Cashflows • Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting process for all development programmes and workstreams including the preparation of associated presentations • Maintain and present monthly project cashflow forecasts, including actuals vs forecast variance analysis • Work with project managers to gain a detailed insight into individual workstreams, supporting with financial oversight and analysis as required for status updates and budget requests Governance, Approvals and Controls • Ensuring and co-ordinating commitments (POs) for all related expenditure, ensuring that this is authorised under company and shareholder governance documentation • Oversight and review of development payment runs • Co-ordination and tracking of contingency utilisation requests and new or out of budget requests, ensuring required approvals are in place before commitments are made Performance Reporting • Create, maintain and report on development-related key performance indicators • Preparation and presentation of a quarterly development finance report • Feed into the quarterly Board CFO Report with development updates and insight Business Partnering & Decision Support • Work closely with Development HODs, project managers and cost consultants to deliver insight across budgets, cashflow, performance management and cost to complete. • Provide scenario planning, sensitivity analysis and financial modelling to support strategic decision-making • Support development of project business plans and ensure alignment between models, financial record and approved coding structures • Enhance and refine project cashflow update processes for continuous improvement Month-End & Ledger Accuracy • Monthly cost reporting and commentary for inclusion in the Management Pack • Liaise with the wider finance team to ensure ledger accuracy, correct accounting treatments and consistent coding • Maintain the development-specific chart of accounts and detailed cost dimensions • Reconcile business plans and financial records, ensure Asset-under-Construction accruals and capitalisation treatments are correct and compliant • Maintain the forecasting model using version control and file hygiene to ensure one single source of truth Person Specifications • Core Behaviours o Proactive, methodical and highly organised o Calm under pressure, with excellent attention to detail o Warm, empathetic and effective with all levels of management o Trustworthy, confidential, diplomatic and dependable o Energetic, sociable and confident engaging in meetings • Skills & Technical Expertise o Accounting qualification (ACA/CIMA/ACCA) preferred but not essential o Strong communicator with excellent written and verbal confidence o Advanced excel user with modelling capability; strong PowerPoint and Word skills o Able to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Associate Director, Structures (future equity potential) Birmingham outskirts 65k- 70k DOE plus benefits Are you a Chartered Structural Engineer looking for a role where you can head up the structures team and be responsible for the direction it takes in the future? Perhaps you are already an Associate Director seeking a new challenge. Perhaps you are at Associate level and want more responsibility? Our client is a successful and busy practice based on the outskirts of Birmingham who have an exceptional opportunity for a Chartered Structural Engineer at Associate Director level. This role will be what you make of it - you will be given full autonomy to progress the structures team as you see fit. There is a good order book in place, but should you wish to branch out and work in different sectors, go for it! On offer is potential Director role including equity within 12 months - the opportunity is there for you to take it! You will run the structures team, overseeing the team, resourcing, projects and maintaining client relationships. Even though they have work in place, if you have local connections and can bring in work this would be an advantage. This is a great opportunity for an ambitious engineer who has the drive and knowledge to make this role something special. Due to the seniority of the role, it is preferred that you work in the office. Our client does understand we all need a work/life balance and working from home on occasion is on offer, but this is not the norm. Have you got the drive they are seeking, are you hungry for success and a role that offers unlimited career potential? Send your CV to Graham Ventham at Conrad Consulting and let's get you in front of our client.
Oct 04, 2025
Full time
Associate Director, Structures (future equity potential) Birmingham outskirts 65k- 70k DOE plus benefits Are you a Chartered Structural Engineer looking for a role where you can head up the structures team and be responsible for the direction it takes in the future? Perhaps you are already an Associate Director seeking a new challenge. Perhaps you are at Associate level and want more responsibility? Our client is a successful and busy practice based on the outskirts of Birmingham who have an exceptional opportunity for a Chartered Structural Engineer at Associate Director level. This role will be what you make of it - you will be given full autonomy to progress the structures team as you see fit. There is a good order book in place, but should you wish to branch out and work in different sectors, go for it! On offer is potential Director role including equity within 12 months - the opportunity is there for you to take it! You will run the structures team, overseeing the team, resourcing, projects and maintaining client relationships. Even though they have work in place, if you have local connections and can bring in work this would be an advantage. This is a great opportunity for an ambitious engineer who has the drive and knowledge to make this role something special. Due to the seniority of the role, it is preferred that you work in the office. Our client does understand we all need a work/life balance and working from home on occasion is on offer, but this is not the norm. Have you got the drive they are seeking, are you hungry for success and a role that offers unlimited career potential? Send your CV to Graham Ventham at Conrad Consulting and let's get you in front of our client.
Associate Electrical Engineer - Building Services (London) What's in it for you? Real influence from day one: Own key projects, shape strategy, and be the go-to client partner, not just a pair of hands. Clear path to leadership: A defined route towards Associate Director/Director, with support, mentoring and exposure to bids, fees and team growth. Work that matters: Deliver low-carbon, high-impact solutions across healthcare, education, commercial and residential. The kind of projects you'll be proud to talk about. Professional growth, backed properly: Chartership support (or post-CEng development), CPD, and the chance to lead, not just deliver. The Role You'll take ownership of electrical design and delivery across multiple projects. Steering scope, quality and programme, while developing client relationships and mentoring engineers. You will: Lead electrical design from concept to delivery, ensuring compliance with UK regs and best practice. Coordinate with MEP, structures and architecture to produce integrated, buildable solutions. Guide and mentor engineers; review designs, calculations and drawings for QA. Attend sites for surveys, technical reviews and progress checks. Prepare specifications, calculations and reports; present clearly to clients and stakeholders. Contribute to bids, fee proposals and resourcing, helping to grow the team. Champion sustainability, driving energy-efficient, low-carbon outcomes in every scheme. About the Consultancy An established, growing building services practice with a strong reputation for quality, collaboration and sustainability. Their repeat-client base and expanding pipeline mean variety, stability and room to advance. What You'll Bring Degree in Electrical Engineering (or related). Solid consultancy experience in building services design. Strong grasp of UK regulations and industry standards. Proficiency with tools such as Dialux, Amtech, AutoCAD (Revit a plus). Confident communicator who can manage multiple projects and lead client conversations. Proactive, solutions-focused mindset and a passion for developing others. CEng (or actively working towards it). Ready to explore the next step? If you're aiming for greater ownership, leadership and impact, this is worth a closer look. Apply today: Send your CV to Charlie Weeks at (url removed).
Sep 22, 2025
Full time
Associate Electrical Engineer - Building Services (London) What's in it for you? Real influence from day one: Own key projects, shape strategy, and be the go-to client partner, not just a pair of hands. Clear path to leadership: A defined route towards Associate Director/Director, with support, mentoring and exposure to bids, fees and team growth. Work that matters: Deliver low-carbon, high-impact solutions across healthcare, education, commercial and residential. The kind of projects you'll be proud to talk about. Professional growth, backed properly: Chartership support (or post-CEng development), CPD, and the chance to lead, not just deliver. The Role You'll take ownership of electrical design and delivery across multiple projects. Steering scope, quality and programme, while developing client relationships and mentoring engineers. You will: Lead electrical design from concept to delivery, ensuring compliance with UK regs and best practice. Coordinate with MEP, structures and architecture to produce integrated, buildable solutions. Guide and mentor engineers; review designs, calculations and drawings for QA. Attend sites for surveys, technical reviews and progress checks. Prepare specifications, calculations and reports; present clearly to clients and stakeholders. Contribute to bids, fee proposals and resourcing, helping to grow the team. Champion sustainability, driving energy-efficient, low-carbon outcomes in every scheme. About the Consultancy An established, growing building services practice with a strong reputation for quality, collaboration and sustainability. Their repeat-client base and expanding pipeline mean variety, stability and room to advance. What You'll Bring Degree in Electrical Engineering (or related). Solid consultancy experience in building services design. Strong grasp of UK regulations and industry standards. Proficiency with tools such as Dialux, Amtech, AutoCAD (Revit a plus). Confident communicator who can manage multiple projects and lead client conversations. Proactive, solutions-focused mindset and a passion for developing others. CEng (or actively working towards it). Ready to explore the next step? If you're aiming for greater ownership, leadership and impact, this is worth a closer look. Apply today: Send your CV to Charlie Weeks at (url removed).
