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Clerk of Works - Passive Fire , Company Information A well-established independent construction and property consultancy is seeking an experienced Clerk of Works with expertise in Passive Fire Protection to join their growing quality inspection team. The business operates across a wide range of sectors including residential, public sector, education and commercial projects, providing technical advisory, inspection and consultancy services to clients nationwide. With an increasing focus on building safety, fire compliance and remediation programmes, the consultancy is expanding its specialist inspection capability and is now looking to appoint a knowledgeable Clerk of Works to support projects where passive fire protection quality assurance is critical. Clerk of Works Passive Fire Role Overview / Responsibilities As a Clerk of Works specialising in Passive Fire, you will act as the client's representative on site, ensuring that passive fire protection systems are installed correctly and in line with regulatory standards, design specifications and contractual requirements. Clerk of Works Responsibilities: Inspecting passive fire protection installations to ensure compliance with fire safety regulations and design specifications. Undertaking regular site inspections to assess workmanship, materials and quality standards. Monitoring the installation of elements such as fire stopping, fire doors, fire walls and compartmentation systems. Identifying defects, raising non-compliance issues and ensuring remedial works are completed. Recording inspections through detailed reports, photographs and digital inspection tools. Liaising with contractors, consultants and project teams to ensure works are completed to the required standard. Supporting risk management discussions and reviewing technical details relating to fire protection systems. Ensuring compliance with building regulations, health & safety requirements and project specifications. The role may involve working across multiple projects and locations depending on project requirements. Clerk of Works Passive Fire - Qualifications The successful candidate will ideally have: Previous experience as a Clerk of Works, Site Inspector, Fire Inspector or Site Manager. Strong knowledge of passive fire protection systems and fire safety compliance. Experience inspecting fire stopping, fire doors, compartmentation or fire protection installations. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and construction specifications. Excellent attention to detail and strong reporting skills. Membership of or progression towards a professional body such as ICWCI, CIOB or similar. A relevant construction or fire safety qualification is desirable but not essential. In Return? Salary: 50,000 - 55,000 Company Share Scheme. Pathway to Partnership Employee owned consultancy - Bonus benefit of up to 3,600 tax free Hybrid Working. 28 days holiday plus bank holidays Flexible holidays - you can purchase up to an additional 5 days. Employee Bonus Scheme. Death in Service benefit up to 6 times basic salary. Private Medical treatment - possible to extend to family cover at additional cost. Company long term sickness scheme - 100% basic salary for first 13 weeks of illness. Group Income Protection Scheme - follows long term sickness scheme subject to Insurers rules and regulations. Employee Assistance Programme - expert information and advisory services. Season Ticket Loans. Maternity Pay and Paternity Pay. Gym Membership Loans. Primary Annual Professional Subscription covered (RICS which can be claimed back on expenses). If you are a Clerk of Works with Passive Fire experience, considering your career opportunities please contact Megan Cole at Brandon James. REF: 21554MC

Mechanical Contracts Manager Position Description As CGI's Mechanical Contracts Manager you will own the reliability, safety and performance of multi-site office environments, delivering measurable reductions in operating cost and increased asset uptime. You'll shape how built-environment services support business outcomes - driving high-value facilities projects, optimizing planned maintenance regimes and negotiating commercial contracts that protect budgets and elevate workplace experience. Working with cross-functional teams and external partners, you'll enable scalable, resilient estates solutions that let clients focus on mission-critical priorities while you deliver clear, data-driven results and continuous improvement. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is a hybrid position based in our Leeds office. Your future duties and responsibilities In this role, you will lead day-to-day mechanical and facilities operations across multiple UK locations, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance and excellent service delivery. You will manage and develop the facilities technical team, allocate the right skills to each site, and act as the primary point of contact for landlords, property managers and specialist contractors. You will influence strategic estate planning and renovations, manage planned maintenance systems (including SFG20/TABS CAFM), and take ownership of budgets, procurement and supplier performance to drive efficiency and cost savings. Key responsibilities Lead & Innovate: Direct facilities technical team, coach performance and assign resources to meet site needs. Develop & Deliver: Oversee planned and reactive maintenance, specialist contractors and project delivery for refurbishments. Optimise & Automate: Manage SFG20/TABS CAFM and processes to improve productivity and reporting. Procure & Negotiate: Source and negotiate mechanical services contracts to deliver value and compliance. Plan & Report: Produce occupancy and spend reports, review tenders, and present recommendations to the Director of Operations. Respond & Resolve: Triage and resolve emergencies or urgent site issues promptly. Collaborate & Influence: Liaise with CRE, landlords and senior stakeholders to support strategic site decisions. Travel & Presence: Provide in-person leadership across the UK region (travel required) and maintain on-site presence typically 4 days per week. Required qualifications to be successful in this role You should bring a minimum of five years' experience in mechanical engineering and facilities leadership, with demonstrable success managing multi-site operations, budgets and supplier networks. You are organised, analytically strong, excellent with stakeholder engagement and skilled at turning technical data into clear commercial decisions. Essential qualifications & experience Minimum 5 years' experience in mechanical engineering (HVAC, AC, gas & ventilation) and facilities management. Proven track record managing a facilities/technical team and contractor supply chains. Strong experience in budgeting, space planning and multi-site asset management. Proficiency with planned maintenance standards (SFG20) and CAFM systems (TABS or equivalent). Excellent Excel, PowerPoint, Word and MS Project skills. Strong commercial negotiation, procurement and contract management experience. Clear communicator with stakeholder influence at all organisational levels. Ability to work independently under pressure and travel across the UK as required. Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Your new companyA well-regarded family wealth business is recruiting a Management Accountant on a 12-month contract, based near Kingston upon Thames. This is a rare opportunity to join a dynamic and entrepreneurial organisation with a diverse range of interests. The business operates from smart, professional offices and offers genuine hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 from home).You will report directly to a highly supportive and professional Finance Director who is committed to mentoring, career development and providing exposure well beyond a traditional management accounting role.Your new roleThis is a unique opportunity to work within a respected family wealth business overseeing a diverse group of entities across multiple sectors, including events and estate management. The role is broad, hands-on and commercially focused. Responsibilities will include: Preparation, analysis and presentation of monthly management accounts, including loan schedules, cashflow forecasting, revenue reporting and core MI Maintenance of intercompany accounts, ensuring accurate and timely P&L and balance sheet reconciliations Cashbook postings, bank reconciliations and daily treasury oversight Supporting the Finance Director with tax planning, strategic projects, cashflow management and ad-hoc financial analysis Assisting the Finance Manager with the management and reporting of property portfolios and related cashflows Processing sales and purchase ledger transactions, ensuring accuracy and completeness Full reconciliation of nominal, sales and purchase ledgers in line with reporting deadlines General office and administrative duties, including post, filing, document management and system back-ups Preparation of Self-Assessment tax schedules for seven individuals (for Finance Director review) Acting as the main point of contact for external auditors, coordinating information requests and ensuring a smooth audit process What you'll need to succeedYou will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA or ACCA) with strong management accounting experience. You will be comfortable working in a hands-on role and confident with double-entry accounting.Strong communication skills are essential, as you will business-partner with a range of internal stakeholders. Experience within an SME environment is important, and you are likely to have worked with accounting systems such as Sage or Xero.What you'll get in return Salary between £60,000 and £65,000, plus pension and benefits Hybrid working and flexible hours Ongoing career mentoring and development support The opportunity for the role to become permanent What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us today for more information.If this role isn't quite right for you but you're considering a move, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career options. 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

Job Title: Associate Planner Location: Ashby de-la Zouche Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established, multi-disciplinary property and planning consultancy in the search for an Associate Planner to join their growing Strategic Planning team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planner to join a respected and driven team delivering high-quality planning consultancy services across a wide-ranging project portfolio. The Role You will be part of a specialist planning team working closely with colleagues across a large national consultancy to identify cross-sector opportunities and build strong client relationships. The role offers a varied and engaging workload across residential, commercial, retail, and leisure projects. Responsibilities will include leading and supporting a mix of planning projects, site promotion work, appraisals, and planning applications, while also contributing to business development and mentoring junior colleagues. This is a full-time role based on a 37.5-hour week, with flexible hybrid working available. Key Responsibilities Managing and prioritising your own project caseload Delivering high-quality planning advice and client service Mentoring junior team members, including APC support Preparing site appraisals and site-specific planning strategies Producing reports and submitting planning applications Preparing site submissions and representations Coordinating with technical consultants (architecture, highways, landscape, drainage, ecology, etc.) Building relationships with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders Attending and leading project meetings Negotiating to achieve the best outcomes for clients Supporting wider team collaboration and workload sharing Managing budgets, time recording, and invoicing Candidate Requirements Ideally MRTPI qualified or nearing submission Strong interpersonal and communication skills Self-motivated with a collaborative mindset Good understanding of the UK planning system and market High attention to detail and accuracy Strong time management and organisational skills Comfortable working under pressure and to deadlines Proficient with Microsoft Office and general IT systems What's On Offer Competitive base salary Discretionary bonus scheme Generous holiday allowance starting at 25 days, increasing with service Additional birthday leave and festive closure days Enhanced family leave policies Life assurance cover Employee Assistance Programme (including family access) Online retail and lifestyle discount portal Paid volunteering leave Flexible hybrid working model Active social, CPD, and team engagement programme 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)