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Project Engineer (Civils) The Situation This role sits within a major UK rail operator. With a station route from London to Southend and a busy programme of renewals, upgrades and infrastructure improvements, the engineering function plays a central role in ensuring safe, compliant and high-quality delivery. As a Project Engineer (Civils), you'll be part of the team that reviews designs, makes technical decisions, and ensures all work meets the required engineering standards. The Opportunity This is a chance to step into a visible, influential engineering role where your decisions directly shape project outcomes. You'll work across multiple disciplines, collaborate with project managers and commercial teams, and act as a key technical interface with contractors. The environment is fast-paced, varied and ideal for someone who enjoys ownership, problem-solving and seeing projects progress from concept through to delivery. Your First 12 Months - Challenges Turned Into Objectives Instead of obstacles, these are the goals you'll be supported to achieve: Master multi-project delivery by developing strong time-management routines across schemes at different stages. Build confidence in technical decision-making as you review designs and ensure compliance with engineering standards. Strengthen cross-discipline collaboration by working closely with civils, M&E, buildings and other engineering teams. Develop resilience and influence by handling push-backs constructively and maintaining technical authority. Navigate governance effectively through regular liaison with Project Managers and Commercial teams. Gain operational exposure by supporting occasional weekend or night works when required. Key Responsibilities Review engineering designs and ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations. Make informed technical decisions to support safe, efficient and cost-effective project delivery. Act as a technical point of contact for contractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders. Support project governance processes, including documentation, approvals and technical assurance. Work across multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring progress, quality and safety are maintained. Collaborate with Project Managers, Commercial teams and multi-discipline engineering colleagues. Attend site as required (3 days per week), including occasional nights and weekends. Essential Experience & Qualifications Civil engineering experience within a project or infrastructure environment. Technical training relevant to engineering or rail infrastructure. Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or actively working towards chartership (ICE or IStructE preferred). Strong interpersonal skills with the confidence to manage conflict and challenge constructively. Experience interacting with contractors in a project delivery setting. Primarily site-based across Central London and Southend. Some nights and weekend work required 3 days on site, 2 days remote Candidates should be commutable to London; Essex is an ideal base for accessing the route. About Ford & Stanley Group Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom. Ford & Stanley TalentWise - Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services - permanent and temporary. Ford & Stanley Recruitment - Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract. Ford & Stanley Executive Search - Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions in the UK, North America, Middle East and Europe. Ford & Stanley Genius Performance - Performance is always accelerated when good people are coached, inspired, trained and focused in the right way. Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.

We have an immediate opportunity for an interim Commercial Finance Manager to lead the financial and commercial development of bids and tenders, providing robust pricing, advanced financial modelling, and commercial insight to support competitive and profitable submissions. Strong stake holder management experience is key in this role as you will partner with Finance, Sales, Bid Teams, Operations, and Legal to shape winning proposals. This is an immediate interim project, offering a competitive day rate and a hybrid working pattern. Key Responsibilities Lead financial modelling and pricing for bids, tenders, and re tenders. Build complex multi scenario financial models using advanced Excel (Power Query, Power Pivot, dynamic formulas, automation). Translate operational plans into accurate costings, assumptions, and commercial impacts. Develop pricing strategies that balance competitiveness and profitability. Assess commercial risks, sensitivities, and contractual implications. Ensure compliance with internal governance and support contract reviews with Legal. Present financial insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders. Partner with operational teams to validate assumptions and ensure deliverable solutions. Support post award mobilisation with clear financial handover. Improve pricing tools, templates, and modelling standards. Skills & Experience Essential ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent experience. Degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field preferred. Strong experience in commercial finance, bid finance, or pricing. Expert level Excel and financial modelling skills. Ability to build complex models for multi year contracts or service delivery solutions. Strong commercial judgement and ability to challenge assumptions. Experience working in fast paced, multi disciplinary bid environments. Ability to interpret operational data and convert it into financial impacts. Highly analytical with strong attention to detail. Confident, proactive, and commercially minded. Able to manage multiple bids under tight deadlines. Desirable Experience with public or private sector tendering. Knowledge of contract structures, pricing mechanisms, and commercial risk. Experience with Power BI or similar analytics tools.

An exciting opportunity for an experienced manufacturing operations manager/director with strong project management experience to join a growing organisation. Client Details An industrial manufacturer with operations throughout the UK and exciting growth plans. Description Our client is going through an exciting period of change with extensive growth plans. They are looking for an experienced Operations Project Manager to design and deliver a programme of change, to include: The relocation of manufacturing and distribution operations from one site to others Optimisation of site operations and layouts Coordination of all workstreams, including manufacturing, distribution, systems and people Hands on role, devising the strategy and making the change happen Apply lean manufacturing principles to ensure optimum success of the change Act as the operational lead on the project, working with multiple workstream leads including IT and HR Manage all Health & Safety related risk Profile This Operations Project Manager role requires an experienced hands-on Operations Manager or Director with extensive experience of Project Management, with: Proven experience in site consolidation and relocation Strong industrial manufacturing and distribution background Experience of the full project lifecycle and working across multiple workstreams Experience with ERP systems Lean Manufacturing, ideally with a relevant qualification Ability to work autonomously and at pace Strong stakeholder management experience Ability to start this role on short notice and commit to 12-18 months and beyond, ideally based in the Midlands region Job Offer This interim Operations Project Manager role is a fantastic opportunity for a manufacturing expert. On offer is: c 80k or equivalent day rate, dependent on experience Immediate start Site based in the Midlands region 12-18 month contract

Your new company Hays are pleased to be working with our Solihull-based client, who are on the lookout for an Interim Commercial Accountant to join the organisation. Your new role Maintain commercial processes and procedures, embedding best practice and driving continuous improvement to maximise financial returns. Analyse payment mechanisms, identify practical operational controls to mitigate risk, and review KPI performance to ensure exposure is effectively managed. Collaborate with contract management teams to identify and develop opportunities for additional work. Attend client meetings as required to address commercial matters. Administer and advise on main contract and subcontract terms, manage variations, and resolve commercial disputes as they arise. Support contract managers in negotiating subcontractor appointments and agreeing standard terms. Work closely with the Operations team to ensure systems and processes meet contractual requirements and accurately capture all billable events for additional and reactive works. Monitor payment processes to ensure compliance with protocols, intervening where necessary to address overdue debt. Minimise aged WIP and ensure invoicing remains current. Support the development of lifecycle plans alongside contract managers. Contribute to annual budgets and financial forecasts in partnership with the finance business partner and contract management team. Manage monthly profit reporting and cost-value reconciliation for multiple large multisite contracts, ensuring accurate cost and revenue capture and reviewing results with operations. Produce the monthly performance reporting dashboard. Review contract performance, providing clear explanations for turnover, profit and margin variances. Manage and report on commercial risks and opportunities. Support the bid team by reviewing contractual documents and critically evaluating estimating proposals to ensure submissions are robust. What you'll need to succeed We are on the lookout for someone who has dealt with the accounting function of a similar scaled project. We are happy to review qualified and QBE candidate backgrounds. You will be comfortable communicating with internal colleagues and stakeholders at all levels, ensuring sites/projects are running in-line with company policy. What you'll get in return Hybrid working Modern office space 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 (url removed)

Project Manager Burton 12-Month Contract The Opportunity - Ford & Stanley are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join the site on a 12-month contract, supporting a high-volume engineering programme focused on gearboxes and transmission systems. You will be responsible for overseeing and ensuring delivery from initial scope through to completion, within a technically sensitive rail engineering environment. This is a hands-on, site-based role requiring strong coordination, delivery focus, and the ability to manage complex engineering workstreams. Responsibilities - Manage projects end-to-end, from definition and planning through execution, delivery, and close-out Coordinate closely with engineering, production, supply chain, quality, and site teams to drive progress Deliver projects involving gearboxes, drivetrains, and transmission systems, ensuring technical requirements are clearly understood Maintain and update project plans, schedules, actions, and risk registers Act as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and selected external suppliers Track and report project progress, escalating issues or risks where appropriate Ensure all work aligns with rail industry standards, quality requirements, and internal governance The Candidate - Essential - Proven experience working as a Project Manager within an engineering, manufacturing, or rail environment Demonstrable exposure to gearboxes, transmissions, drivetrains, or power transmission systems Experience managing multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced setting Comfortable working with technical drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills Able to work 5 days per week on site Desirable - Background in rail, rolling stock, heavy engineering, automotive, or similar regulated industries Experience working within OEM, overhaul, retrofit, or life-extension programmes Contract Project Management experience within engineering environments Location - Barton - 5 days on site Working Hours - Monday to Thursday: Standard site hoursFriday: Early finish 08:00 - 16:30 Contract - 12-month contract About Ford & Stanley - Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom. Ford & Stanley TalentWise - Business specialising in blue-collar trade & technical services - permanent and temporary.Ford & Stanley Recruitment - Business specialising in white-collar recruitment across specialist verticals including Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, Digital, Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics.Ford & Stanley Executive Search - Executive Search and Interim solutions across the UK, Europe, North America, and the Middle East.Ford & Stanley Genius Performance - Accelerating performance through coaching, training, and leadership development.Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd are a Disability Confident employer and are committed to equal opportunities for all.

Specialist Estates Compliance Lead, £40k-£44k, Immediate Start, Armagh Your new company One of Northern Ireland's largest public sector authorities located in Co. Armagh is seeking an experienced Estates Compliance Manager to join on an interim basis for approximately nine months. This is a key assignment for a compliance professional who can quickly take ownership of statutory estates obligations and ensure the estate remains safe, legally compliant, and audit-ready. Your new role This role will be on an initial interim contract for c.9 months reporting to the Estates Maintenance Manager. You will act as the organisation's technical lead for statutory compliance across a diverse estate, covering Legionella management, Asbestos control, Fixed Wire Testing, Fire Safety, Gas Safety, LOLER, PUWER, and wider planned preventative maintenance. The role requires someone confident stepping into a busy environment, stabilising compliance processes, and providing assurance to senior stakeholders. Key responsibilities:Oversee all statutory estates compliance activities, ensuring full alignment with current legislation and best practice.Manage programmes for Legionella monitoring, Asbestos surveys and management plans, Fixed Wire Testing, PAT testing, Fire Risk Assessments, Gas Safety inspections, and other mandatory checks.Maintain accurate compliance records, certificates, and audit trails, ensuring documentation is complete and accessible.Manage and monitor external contractors, ensuring high-quality delivery and value for money.Review and strengthen policies, procedures, and safe systems of work.Provide expert advice to operational teams and senior leaders on compliance risks and mitigation.Lead internal audits, produce clear reports, and drive corrective actions. What you'll need to succeed To be eligible for this position, you must have:A third level qualification (i.e. HNC/HND, Level 4, Degree) in a relevant discipline/subject such as Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Building Services.Strong knowledge of statutory estates compliance within a complex or multi-site environment. Experience leading compliance programmes and managing external contractors.Relevant qualifications such as IOSH/NEBOSH, BOHS P402, or Legionella Responsible Person training.Excellent organisational skills and the ability to interpret and apply legislation confidently.A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the ability to work independently at pace. What you'll get in return This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience working in a public sector organisation where you will be given the chance to work on a wide range of maintenance and refurbishment projects of varying values.This is a temporary post to cover a vacant position.£40,000 - £44,000 pro rata37 hours per week, Monday to Friday35 days annual leave including stat days. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, contact Michael Dickson on or 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. #

A high growth, global, Infrastructure business are looking for a Group Finance Manager Your new company A leading infrastructure business with global growth plans is looking to enhance their finance team of over 20 professionals. The business has grown significantly and built the function in the London HQ. The plan is to now structure the team for the next phase in their journey. Your new role Reporting to the Group Finance Director, this role is managing a team and has responsibility for annual and interim reporting for the group as well as owning budget cycles and international consolidation. Duties: Financial ownership for reporting and analysis across the group including annual and interm reporting in accordance with IFRS Monthly and annual consolidations and reporting Review and analysis of local subsidiary processes and reporting packs - significant need for business partnering and challenging the numbers Contributing to the development of investment strategies Manage of finance team What you'll need to succeed You will need to be a ACA/ACCA qualified accountant from a practice background with proven experience in industry of owning a reporting process in a group function. IFRS/FRS 102 experience is essential. You will need to have worked for organisations with significant revenues and/or international presence. What you'll get in return You will get to play a part in a business that regularly has interesting and diverse projects going on, so you will benefit from a refreshingly varied, reporting and analysis focused role dealing with different challenges on a none repetitive basis. The company are mainly office based. The role would give staff management responsibility from the word go. 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 on your career. #

Sewell Wallis is partnering with a global professional services business in the heart of Leeds, West Yorkshire, to find an ambitious and driven Financial Accountant to join their team on a permanent basis. As a Financial Accountant, you'll be involved with both accounting duties and industry specific finance functions, alongside getting stuck into project work around process improvement. You'll be overseeing financial reporting for multiple entities, reconciliations and assisting with month-end. This is a really exciting opportunity to be in a hands-on role and to make your mark on internal processes and drive culture in a well-performing global company. The business encourages a forward thinking way of working, with collaboration at the heart of everything! You'll be joining a team of professionals who enjoy their work and provide a key function within the business. They are looking for a like-minded individual to develop into this role and make it their own. What will you be doing? Take ownership for aspects of financial reporting and balance sheet controls, taking end-to-end responsibility for certain Month/Year-end activities: Creating process improvements, suggesting changes to enhance the control environment and improve decision making insight Provision of reliable quarterly management accounts for a range of units Compilation of annual TB and financial statements for certain units within the UK-based group, and elsewhere, ready for both the Finance Manager's review and subsequent external audit, ensuring accuracy and complete analysis. Reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts, often unguided, for the relevant units, as well as other key accounts, including distributions and payroll costs. Development, implementation and maintenance of a new model for regular reconciliation of EMEA intercompany balances; complete resolution of reconciling items to ensure they are cleared in a timely manner and to ensure that processes/controls are adapted/implemented to prevent recurrence where feasible. Own accuracy of, and prepare, VAT reporting for various units Provision of data to external statutory auditors during their audits, ensuring this meets expected standards, in addition to being able to guide them through the analysis and hold submission of key content needed for auditors. Preparation and delivery of various regular reports to internal stakeholders. Preparation/input of various monthly journals for the month-end routine. Calculation and billing of certain shared overhead costs to fellow group entities. Ensure that banking procedures are secure and controlled and that any gaps in controls are addressed. Hold responsibility for banking authorisation and ensure that payments are protected and any missing components are addressed. Provide a critical approach to all transactions and recommend improvements. Identify errors/potential errors. What skills are we looking for? Qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA Experience working in a similar role (Industry or Practice background) Ambitious and driven Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Strong Excel skills What's on offer? Competitive salary of circa 50K 25 days of annual leave with bank holidays off Hybrid working and flexible start/finish Social events Health Insurance/Income Protection Private Medical Insurance Modern, purpose built offices with parking nearby Send us your CV below, or contact Lawrie Bacon for more information. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.

Interim Finance Manager - Media - c. £450 / day Your new company A global entertainment business operating across film, music and more, with an international group structure spanning multiple territories and currencies. The business works at pace in a creative, commercially driven environment. Following a recent finance system migration to a new ERP, the team is now looking for experienced interim support during a period of transition. Your new role This is a hands-on, sleeves-rolled-up assignment. You'll be clearing a transactional backlog while supporting month-end, year-end (March), and improving group reporting across multiple entities and currencies. This is not a spectator role, it's about bringing clarity, control and confidence back into the numbers. Key responsibilities include: Clearing backlog transactions, including bank postings and unreconciled items Supporting month-end and year-end close Improving and overseeing multicurrency accounting across the group Supporting production accounting for film and media SPVs Liaising with outsourced statutory accountants Ensuring accurate, IFRS-compliant reporting across all entities What you'll need to succeed Proven interim experience in Finance Manager / Senior Accountant roles A strong track record cleaning up post-system implementations Confidence rolling your sleeves up and clearing transactional backlogs without drama Solid multi-currency and group accounting experience Exposure to media, film, production or project-based accounting (SPVs ideal) Good working knowledge of IFRS and year-end processes The ability to partner credibly with C-level stakeholders and commercial teams A calm, practical approach, you bring solutions, not noise. 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. #

Interim Clerk of Works Duration: 3-6 months Rate: £350 per day (Ltd / Umbrella) Location: Bexhill Start: ASAP An opportunity is available for an experienced Interim Clerk of Works to support the delivery of a major capital development programme within a complex healthcare environment. The role will focus on quality, safety, and compliance across a live new hospital build project, from RIBA Stage 4 through handover and defects . This is a hands-on, site-facing role requiring a strong construction background and the ability to provide independent assurance across design, construction, commissioning, and handover phases. Key Responsibilities Act as Clerk of Works, ensuring works are delivered in accordance with: Approved designs and technical specifications Statutory compliance (Building Regulations, CDM, HTMs/HBNs where applicable) Agreed quality and safety standards Inspect construction works from RIBA Stage 4 to completion , including defects liability periods Review and comment on: Design documentation Risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) Contractor quality plans and inspection/test plans Monitor contractor performance on site and identify non-compliance, defects, or poor workmanship Provide clear, concise written assurance reports , highlighting risks, issues, and recommendations Liaise with internal project managers, external consultants, contractors, and stakeholders Support commissioning, handover, soft landings, and operational readiness Ensure safe working practices are maintained on live healthcare sites Contribute to continuous improvement in quality and safety processes Experience & Skills Significant experience as a Clerk of Works / Construction Inspector / Site-based Quality Role Background in one or more of the following: Building Construction Project / Construction Management Building Surveying Proven experience working on complex projects in healthcare, public sector, or comparable regulated environments Strong understanding of: Construction quality assurance CDM Regulations Building Regulations NEC and/or JCT contracts Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications Confident communicator able to challenge constructively and professionally Strong report writing and IT skills (MS Word, Excel) Able to work independently with minimal supervision Experience working on NHS or healthcare capital projects Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. CIOB, ICWCI, RICS) Experience supporting commissioning and defects processes Knowledge of HTMs, HBNs, and healthcare standards

Private Sector Housing Manager (Initial 3-month contract) Location: Surrey (Hybrid Working) Rate: 450 - 550 per day (DOE) A Surrey-based Local Authority is seeking an experienced Private Sector Housing Manager to join their team on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a well-rounded Private Sector Housing Manager with strong leadership capability and operational experience across Private Sector Housing to take on a key role within the service. The Role As a Private Sector Housing Manager , you will oversee the delivery of a busy and high-performing Private Sector Housing service. You will be responsible for managing a team of officers, ensuring effective service delivery across enforcement, housing standards, and HMO regulation. You will play a key role in supporting both operational delivery and service improvement, working closely with senior stakeholders and other departments. Key Responsibilities Manage and lead a Private Sector Housing team, ensuring effective delivery across all service areas Oversee Private Sector Housing functions including HHSRS inspections, HMO licensing, and enforcement activity Provide strong staff management, including performance management, mentoring, and support to officers and Team Leaders Deliver and support project-based initiatives within the Private Sector Housing service (project management experience desirable) Ensure the service is compliant with current legislation, including a strong understanding of the Renters Reform agenda Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to drive improvements within Private Sector Housing Maintain a consistent and high-quality approach across all areas of Private Sector Housing About You Extensive experience within Private Sector Housing Previous experience operating at Manager level within a Local Authority Strong experience managing staff and leading teams A well-rounded understanding of Private Sector Housing, including enforcement, HMOs, and housing standards Project management experience is preferable Knowledge of the Renters (Reform) Act and wider legislative changes Team Leaders are also encouraged to apply if you have strong leadership experience and are looking to step up into a Manager position. For more information, give me a call on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

Interim SME Finance Manager Overview Here at Hays, we are partnering with a growing SME in Gloucester to recruit an experienced Interim Finance Manager to support the finance function during a period of transition. This hands-on role will lead a small transactional finance team, ensure timely and accurate production of monthly management accounts, and support the Finance Director with year-end audit preparation and wider finance initiatives. Key Responsibilities Manage, support, and develop a transactional finance team of three (AP/AR/Payroll). Oversee daily transactional processing, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and strong financial controls. Review, enhance, and streamline finance processes to drive efficiency across the function. Prepare full monthly management accounts, including journals, accruals, prepayments, balance sheet reconciliations, and P&L analysis with insightful commentary. Support budgeting and forecasting cycles, providing financial insight to the Finance Director and wider leadership team to aid decision-making. Assist with preparation for the year-end audit, including schedules, reconciliations, documentation, and responding to auditor queries. Contribute to ad hoc projects, analytical work, systems improvements, and broader finance initiatives as required. Skills & Experience Required Proven experience as a Finance Manager, Management Accountant, or similar role. Strong technical accounting skills (SME experience preferred). Confident managing and developing small finance teams. Hands-on and adaptable, comfortable working in a varied SME environment. Experience preparing full management accounts and supporting audits. Strong Excel and systems capability. Professional qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) is advantageous but not essential. 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. #

Cookstown Quantity Surveyor Your new company A well-established construction contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across residential, commercial, and public-sector sectors is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their growing team. The organisation is known for its collaborative culture, long-standing client relationships, and commitment to excellence in project delivery. Your new role In this role, you will take responsibility for the commercial management of construction projects from tender stage through to final account. You will prepare cost plans, bills of quantities, and tender documentation, while also carrying out site measurements and valuations. Day-to-day, you will manage subcontractor procurement and negotiation, oversee variations and change control, and ensure all contractual obligations are met. You will prepare interim applications, manage project costs, and provide accurate financial reporting to support decision-making. Working closely with project managers, site teams, clients, and senior management, you will play a key part in ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required standards. What you'll need to succeed To succeed in this position, you will bring proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry, along with strong commercial awareness and a solid understanding of JCT or NEC contracts. You will be confident managing multiple projects, analysing costs, negotiating with subcontractors, and communicating effectively with a range of stakeholders. A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline is expected. What you'll get in return You will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, along with opportunities for professional development and career progression. The company offers a supportive working environment and the chance to work on a diverse portfolio of projects, giving you exposure to new challenges and long-term growth. 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. #

Finance Manager - Oracle Fusion ERP Surge Team - Interim role for 4-5 months-5 days in Birmingham Your new company A large local authority are currently going through an Oracle Fusion implementation and is looking for an interim Transactional Finance Manager - Oracle Fusion implementation Surge Team Manager. Your new role As interim Finance Manager - Oracle Fusion implementation Surge Team, you will be responsible for the oversight of the Oracle Fusion Surge Team for the preparation for go live, go live and post implementation. You will be directly managing a team of 3 AR/AP supervisors - Accounts Receivable Lead, Accounts Payable Lead, HR/Payroll Lead, and a small team of 3 Business Analysts that will be responsible for the systems administration and then, indirectly, a team of approx 10 Finance Assistants. This team will be based in the Birmingham office and will be responsible for the cross-functional team to protect business continuity, resolve system issues and defects quickly, and support end-users intensively during the go-live and hypercare period of the new system. Overseeing the pre go live, go live and post go live Overall coordination of AR/AP triageRuns daily stand-ups & issue reviewsPrioritises tickets and escalationsCommunicate with project leadership & Finance Directorsend user support for Oracle users for P2P, S2C, GL and PBCS modulessecurity and access for Finance modules with Oracle including role allocation and working within Oracle Risk Mgt Cloudcontrol checks within Finance - including period end and ledger lock, monthly AP & AR reconciliations to GLscontinuing development of live service remediation What you'll need to succeed You will need experience of transactional finance across P2P, S2C , GL and PBCS in Oracle Fusion . (Oracle Fusion experience is essential) Strong knowledge of Oracle Fusion Experience working in a Go live situation with a new system implementation Ideally experience in local government What you'll get in return There is a great day rate on offer at between £500-550 p/day This role is 5 days on site in Birmingham. This is not negotiable due to the need to be floor walking, and managing any incidents in real time, in the office 5 months assignment 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. #

Job Description We are seeking an Interim Resourcing Admin Manager for a local government client in Dudley, West Midlands. To provide advice and support to hiring managers, customers, and employees on recruitment activity, redirecting and escalating as appropriate. Manage and lead the processing of all School/Academy vacancies (schools/academies contracted via a Traded Service agreement) in line with approval clearance processes within stipulated deadlines. Hybrid working, with current on-site attendance every Wednesday and on an ad-hoc basis for team and personal development events. Responsibilities Line management of 8 Resourcing Team members (1 x resourcing administrator, 4 x resourcing administrators, 4 resourcing assistants) in the absence of the Resourcing Coordinator. Coordinate and allocate the Resourcing Team's daily mailbox activities in the Resourcing Coordinator's absence. Lead on the development and improvements of the application tracking system, currently Tribepad. Knowledge & Experience Requirements Knowledge of and experience in sourcing and implementing applicant tracking systems (ATS). Knowledge of Tribepad is advantageous but not essential. Monitor and report on KPIs, including time-to-hire, EDI monitoring, cost-per-hire, etc. Up-to-date knowledge and Understanding of human resources best practice and a thorough Understanding of the practical application of employment law. Knowledge and Understanding of key human resources processes such as payroll and pensions, human resources information systems and recruitment. Successful experience delivering human resources support in a public sector environment, including interpreting and applying terms and conditions of service and contracts of employment. Sound experience of managing and bringing to a successful conclusion complex and contentious human resources casework, including discipline, grievance, capability and harassment. Ability to work collaboratively to review, develop and implement effective human resources policies and procedures. Ability to analyse and interpret complex information and prepare and deliver briefings and or presentations. Demonstrate successful experience promoting and implementing equality and diversity considerations in all aspects of Human Resources Management, including organisation development. Successful experience working collaboratively on change management initiatives and projects. Effective communication, influencing and persuasion skills Ability to engender trust and confidence and demonstrate probity and integrity in the provision of advice and support on complex human resources issues. Demonstrate ability to manage conflicting priorities and a demanding workload. Qualification Essential GCSES or equivalent to include Maths and English Degree or equivalent managerial-level qualification Graduate membership of the CIPD environment Advanced user Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, social media. Essential Compliance Requirements 3 Years of References Willing to engage in the mandatory pre-screening application process. Diamond Blaque Group, a leading public-sector provider, is acting as the employment agency for this vacancy. Our organisation is deeply committed to fostering an environment of equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace.

Job Title: Cost Manager - (Fit Out) Projects: Commercial / Residential / Life Science Salary: Up to £80,000 plus bonus and an excellent benefits package The Opportunity Our client is seeking an experienced Cost Manager to join their Fit Out team, supporting the successful delivery of high-profile construction projects. This is a key commercial role, offering the opportunity to take ownership of financial management across complex schemes while working alongside a highly skilled project team. The Role You will be responsible for supporting all aspects of the commercial and financial management of construction projects, ensuring cost control, contractual compliance, and effective stakeholder coordination throughout the project lifecycle. Key responsibilities include: Supporting Health & Safety compliance across your work packages and contributing to overall project delivery Managing allocated elements of work under the direction of the Senior Cost Manager / Commercial Lead Developing tender lists and preparing detailed tender documentation Evaluating tenders commercially, including leading meetings and producing recommendation reports Preparing and administering contract documentation Reviewing subcontractor and consultant submissions from a commercial perspective Managing change control processes, including instructions, cost agreement, and variations Maintaining accurate and up-to-date project accounts Carrying out site inspections to assess progress and commercial performance Preparing interim valuations and managing payment processes Negotiating and agreeing final accounts Supporting cash flow forecasting and cost reporting Assisting with insurance claims where required About You Our client is looking for a commercially astute and confident professional who can operate effectively within a fast-paced project environment. You will have: Proven Quantity Surveying experience, ideally on large-scale commercial, residential, or retail projects A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (preferred) Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal The ability to build and maintain strong working relationships across project teams A high level of accuracy and attention to detail Strong IT and systems proficiency Additional Responsibilities Health & Safety You will be expected to take responsibility for your own health and safety, as well as that of others, ensuring compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, and legislation. Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Our client places strong emphasis on ESG principles. You will be expected to support sustainable practices, minimise environmental impact, and contribute positively to the wider community. Quality Management You will play a role in maintaining high-quality standards, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 requirements and internal quality management systems. Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and forward-thinking organisation, working on high-profile projects with strong career development prospects and a collaborative team environment.

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our people are central to everything we do and the internal HR Performance team helps drive a high-performance and continuous feedback culture to support this. We lead the firmwide performance and talent cycles, using practical expertise and data insights to continually improve how we develop, recognise and retain our people. You'll be part of a collaborative team combining strategic thinking aligned to the firm's priorities with end to end delivery and help influence BDO's strategic people culture. We'll help you succeed As the Performance Manager, you'll play a key role in shaping and delivering firmwide HR performance strategy and talent management initiatives. Reporting to the Performance Senior Manager, you'll partner closely with HR colleagues and business stakeholders to deliver robust performance evaluation, objective-setting, feedback and talent development cycles, and continuously evolve our approach using data and technology. This role is a 12 month fixed term contract until August 2027. In this role, you'll: Project manage the end-to-end delivery of firmwide performance cycles, including interim review, year-end evaluation (ratings, moderation, sign-off) and objective setting, for populations up to and including Director. Partner with HR, Employee Relations and operational teams such as Workday, Data and Analytics to ensure high-quality delivery of cyclical activities. Design and deliver clear, concise communications and guidance, tailored for different audiences such as staff, People Managers and HR. Contribute to the design and delivery of performance strategy aligned to business priorities, including process improvements, data-driven insights and AI-enabled enhancements. Champion a culture of quality performance conversations and continuous feedback across the firm, helping to simplify and embed processes. Support talent identification and promotion processes for populations up to Director level, so key talent is identified, retained and developed internally. Ensure performance and talent processes align with inclusion & belonging and reward strategies. Analyse performance rating and promotion trends and outcomes, producing insights and data reporting for Executive Board sign-off. Ensure all processes meet internal quality, risk and control requirements. Bring performance strategy market insights and practical experience to enhance firmwide practices. You'll be someone with: Experience delivering HR, performance and/or talent management processes, ideally within professional services. Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, and strong attention to detail. Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills, influencing and supporting change. Experience building trusted relationships and providing performance strategy advice to stakeholders at different grades and teams. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on clarity and impact. Strong analytical skills, comfortable with managing and analysing large data sets in Excel. Experience working within quality and risk frameworks. Experience using Workday, including feedback and calibration. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Mosaic System Trainer (Adults, Children's & Finance) - Contract (Outside IR35) Rate: £400-£425 (Outside IR35) IR35: Outside Duration: Initial 3 months (training period pre go-live) Location: Hybrid, remote for material development + 3-4 days per week on-site for delivery (negotiable) Panoramic Associates are supporting a Local Authority with their search for an experienced Mosaic Trainer to support the delivery and adoption of Mosaic across Adults', Children's and Finance directorates. This is a specialist interim requirement for someone who knows Mosaic inside and out and has trained users during an implementation , not just in BAU environments. Key priorities Deep, entrenched Mosaic knowledge (hands-on, end-to-end understanding) Proven experience delivering Mosaic training across Adults' and Children's services Ability to create bespoke training materials aligned to the council's workflows and recording models Strong interpersonal/change engagement skills (not "stand in front of a script" delivery) Role responsibilities Design and deliver tailored Mosaic training to users at all levels across Adults, Children's and Finance Create training packs, user guides, quick reference materials and E-learning content Conduct training needs analysis across service areas to inform rollout plans Support a train-the-trainer approach to upskill internal teams post go-live Provide support to UAT/early adopters via walkthroughs, drop-ins and practical guidance Maintain and iterate training content based on feedback and evolving system design Help drive adoption and bring teams on the change journey as new ways of working land Skills & experience Strong track record delivering Mosaic training as part of an implementation/transformation programme Experience building both classroom and digital learning content (including E-learning) Confident translating complex processes into clear, accessible guidance Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation style with a focus on user adoption Public sector/local authority experience Start: ASAP (client moving quickly) Interview process: Teams interview with the Project Manager and SMEs, 1 stage Pop an application through if you'd like to learn more!