Project Manager - Rolling Stock / Fleet Programme Location: London (Hybrid - 1-2 days on site/office) Rate: 500 per day (Umbrella) A major London organisation is seeking a Project Manager to support delivery within a key Rolling Stock / Fleet programme, focused on Victoria Line trains and associated systems. This is a hands-on delivery role managing complex, multi-stakeholder capital projects in a live rail environment, ensuring outputs are delivered to time, cost, quality, and safety standards. Key Responsibilities Lead delivery of high-value capital projects through full lifecycle Manage governance, reporting, risk, change, and project controls Coordinate multiple stakeholders, contractors, and delivery partners Manage budgets, procurement, contract administration, and variations Track programme performance and ensure delivery against milestones Ensure compliance with health & safety and organisational standards Support effective interface management across multiple workstreams Drive collaboration and continuous improvement across delivery teams Requirements Strong project management experience in rail, transport, or major infrastructure Proven delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary projects in matrix environments Good understanding of project controls, commercial management, and procurement Experience managing contractors and external suppliers Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills Ability to manage pressure, competing priorities, and complex interfaces Desirable Rolling stock / train systems experience (doors, bogies, maintenance, etc.) Experience within metro or urban rail environments Project Management qualification (APM / PRINCE2) Hybrid working with occasional depot and office presence required. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
May 15, 2026
Contractor
Project Manager - Rolling Stock / Fleet Programme Location: London (Hybrid - 1-2 days on site/office) Rate: 500 per day (Umbrella) A major London organisation is seeking a Project Manager to support delivery within a key Rolling Stock / Fleet programme, focused on Victoria Line trains and associated systems. This is a hands-on delivery role managing complex, multi-stakeholder capital projects in a live rail environment, ensuring outputs are delivered to time, cost, quality, and safety standards. Key Responsibilities Lead delivery of high-value capital projects through full lifecycle Manage governance, reporting, risk, change, and project controls Coordinate multiple stakeholders, contractors, and delivery partners Manage budgets, procurement, contract administration, and variations Track programme performance and ensure delivery against milestones Ensure compliance with health & safety and organisational standards Support effective interface management across multiple workstreams Drive collaboration and continuous improvement across delivery teams Requirements Strong project management experience in rail, transport, or major infrastructure Proven delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary projects in matrix environments Good understanding of project controls, commercial management, and procurement Experience managing contractors and external suppliers Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills Ability to manage pressure, competing priorities, and complex interfaces Desirable Rolling stock / train systems experience (doors, bogies, maintenance, etc.) Experience within metro or urban rail environments Project Management qualification (APM / PRINCE2) Hybrid working with occasional depot and office presence required. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
A major energy provider is seeking a Project Staff for Fleet Management in Fleet, England. The role involves ensuring timely procurement of goods and services, handling vehicle-related complaints, and managing inventory records. Candidates should have a college degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering and possess good communication skills. Knowledge of Google and Microsoft applications is a plus. The position is project-based with an on-site arrangement.
May 14, 2026
Full time
A major energy provider is seeking a Project Staff for Fleet Management in Fleet, England. The role involves ensuring timely procurement of goods and services, handling vehicle-related complaints, and managing inventory records. Candidates should have a college degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering and possess good communication skills. Knowledge of Google and Microsoft applications is a plus. The position is project-based with an on-site arrangement.
Assistant Procurement Manager Location: London (Hybrid) Day Rate: £250-£300 (Inside IR35) Contract Length: 6 Months A major transport programme is entering a critical phase - and you'll be right at the heart of it. This is a hands-on procurement support role within a high-profile fleet supply project, offering you the chance to contribute to the future of rail operations across the region. The Role Reporting into the Programme Manager, you'll support the PMO team through the procurement phase of a large-scale supply contract. You'll help manage digital procurement systems, coordinate supplier communications, and ensure the smooth running of tender and evaluation processes. Key Responsibilities • Support the setup and management of digital procurement tools for tendering activities.• Manage supplier correspondence and documentation throughout the procurement lifecycle.• Coordinate all Q&A activity - logging, tracking, and responding to bidder queries.• Maintain internal trackers and ensure data accuracy across procurement records.• Attend review meetings to support question approvals and uphold documentation standards.• Assist in configuring evaluation systems and liaising with technical contacts to ensure correct setup.• Provide general support to the procurement and PMO teams throughout the tender process. Candidate Requirements • Experience supporting procurement activities within a structured programme or project environment.• Familiarity with digital procurement and evaluation platforms is highly desirable.• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail - especially in managing documentation and tracking queries.• Confident communicator, able to liaise with suppliers, assessors, and internal stakeholders.• Comfortable working in a hybrid setup and attending meetings as required.• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a commitment to supporting successful procurement delivery. How to apply for the role: If you are interested in the Assistant Procurement role, then please apply via this job board. For more information, please get in touch with the Consultant listed on this page. 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. Services advertised by Ford & Stanley are that of an employment consultancy business.
Oct 08, 2025
Full time
Assistant Procurement Manager Location: London (Hybrid) Day Rate: £250-£300 (Inside IR35) Contract Length: 6 Months A major transport programme is entering a critical phase - and you'll be right at the heart of it. This is a hands-on procurement support role within a high-profile fleet supply project, offering you the chance to contribute to the future of rail operations across the region. The Role Reporting into the Programme Manager, you'll support the PMO team through the procurement phase of a large-scale supply contract. You'll help manage digital procurement systems, coordinate supplier communications, and ensure the smooth running of tender and evaluation processes. Key Responsibilities • Support the setup and management of digital procurement tools for tendering activities.• Manage supplier correspondence and documentation throughout the procurement lifecycle.• Coordinate all Q&A activity - logging, tracking, and responding to bidder queries.• Maintain internal trackers and ensure data accuracy across procurement records.• Attend review meetings to support question approvals and uphold documentation standards.• Assist in configuring evaluation systems and liaising with technical contacts to ensure correct setup.• Provide general support to the procurement and PMO teams throughout the tender process. Candidate Requirements • Experience supporting procurement activities within a structured programme or project environment.• Familiarity with digital procurement and evaluation platforms is highly desirable.• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail - especially in managing documentation and tracking queries.• Confident communicator, able to liaise with suppliers, assessors, and internal stakeholders.• Comfortable working in a hybrid setup and attending meetings as required.• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a commitment to supporting successful procurement delivery. How to apply for the role: If you are interested in the Assistant Procurement role, then please apply via this job board. For more information, please get in touch with the Consultant listed on this page. 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. Services advertised by Ford & Stanley are that of an employment consultancy business.
Procurement Specialist Direct We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as our Procurement Specialist - Direct . Joining us on a full time, permanent basis (Monday - Friday 8.30 - 5.30pm), with a minimum of three days a week at our Gravesend office. The Procurement Specialist - Direct will be responsible for performing and overseeing Moove s Direct Procurement (primarily Base Oil and Additives) for its Manufacturing of Lubricants in the UK. Responsibilities as our Procurement Specialist - Direct are to: End to end management of Procurement for Moove Europe Direct Categories (Base Oil and Additives) Category Strategy short term tactical plan of negotiations and tenders, commercial engagements and long term strategy (multi-round game theory) Terms and Conditions: Deep understanding of standards and Market practice and capacity to negotiate contracts, MoUs, and other commercial and technical agreements Base Oil Trading strategy and execution, including elaboration of Sourcing and Sale strategies and monitoring exposures, arbitrage and management of potential embedded derivatives (in case of trade imbalance) Strategic Partnerships with Critical Suppliers Risk Management for Critical Suppliers, Raw Materials and Services Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) model and frameworks applied Supplier Performance: active monitoring and management to drive continuous improvement - Develop, implement, and track supplier metrics to evaluate and drive performance Global Commodities strategy, including active management of Cost Curve of Base Oil across refineries in all continents Define and implement procurement strategies at a European and Global level for COGS reductions and efficiencies Employ strategies to ensure business continuity Manage suppliers Safety (directly) and implication of their performance into Moove s safe operations Advance the understanding of the market trends and identify the factors which influence availability and pricing Consult across the business to provide information regarding supply constraints, pricing initiatives and supplier performance Demonstrate, lead and encourage best practice within the procurement process to achieve continuous improvement, complexity reduction, and efficiencies Identify sustainability solutions within the supply chain, including scope 2 and 3 emissions optimisation Own, manage, improve and ensure compliance with Procurement and Procurement related policies Manage activities in ERP and other systems Ensure compliance with Trade / Legal requirements Optimise Cash Flow by driving improvement of Payment Terms and strategies of Inventory Management improvement Lead negotiations and strategy with 3rd party manufacturers Actively develop new suppliers - continuously Manage Tenders, negotiations and Sourcing plans Drive Innovation in Procurement, including through development of new products, technologies Drive efficiency improvement in Procurement activities by management of resources across operations and through employment of optimisation solutions (eg. RPA and other types of automation and process improvements) Behave as the guardian of costs of the organization, and represents the company s values and strategy with suppliers market Attend and represent Moove in industry boards and associations Support Marketing and Sales teams with supply contracts that will enable increase results (volume, margin), growth and expansion Develop solutions that will increase transparency and efficiency across Procurement and in the communications with suppliers and other Moove teams Develop and manage departmental OPEX budget as part of the overall Operations OPEX budgetary submission. Essential Skills Required: Leadership qualities typically acquired through several years of experience in related roles with strong decision making and accountability Demonstrated experience in Procurement, Supply Chain and Base Oil Trading management in operations with Manufacturing and distribution across various countries Established understanding and knowledge of market economics, cost drivers, value chains etc Strong strategic and analytic approach to procurement with knowledge of strategic sourcing principles and practice Proven negotiations skills and understanding of strategic supplier/customer dynamics Independent and autonomous in negotiations of Contracts/MoU/LoI/Terms and Conditions with suppliers and Trading partners Expert communication and presentation skills both verbal and written Advanced understanding or Trading terms Able to handle multiple priorities Results focus with a can-do attitude Desirable Skills: Engineering, Science, Commerce or Business Degree Knowledge of suppliers and products related to the lubricant industry Knowledge of Lubricants Formulations and key performance and value drivers Knowledge of Manufacturing, S&OP and B2B Marketing A sound understanding of commercial and business fundamentals and drivers of the wider lubricants business Experience with SAP S/4HANA Proficiency in French, Portuguese or Spanish In return for joining us as Procurement Specialist - Direct you will receive: Competitive Salary Annual Bonus 25 days holiday plus bank holidays annually (pro-rata) Contributory pension scheme (company match up to 7%) Life Assurance 4x basic salary Medicash EAP ad Perks Free Parking Enhanced Family Leave Company events Interested in becoming a Moover? Join us as our Procurement Specialist - Direct and be part of a global organisation who truly value their employees, encourage development and progression. If yes, apply today, we d love to hear from you! Please note we endeavour to reply to everyone, but it is not always possible. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of your application, please assume in this instance we have not been able to progress.
Oct 02, 2025
Full time
Procurement Specialist Direct We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as our Procurement Specialist - Direct . Joining us on a full time, permanent basis (Monday - Friday 8.30 - 5.30pm), with a minimum of three days a week at our Gravesend office. The Procurement Specialist - Direct will be responsible for performing and overseeing Moove s Direct Procurement (primarily Base Oil and Additives) for its Manufacturing of Lubricants in the UK. Responsibilities as our Procurement Specialist - Direct are to: End to end management of Procurement for Moove Europe Direct Categories (Base Oil and Additives) Category Strategy short term tactical plan of negotiations and tenders, commercial engagements and long term strategy (multi-round game theory) Terms and Conditions: Deep understanding of standards and Market practice and capacity to negotiate contracts, MoUs, and other commercial and technical agreements Base Oil Trading strategy and execution, including elaboration of Sourcing and Sale strategies and monitoring exposures, arbitrage and management of potential embedded derivatives (in case of trade imbalance) Strategic Partnerships with Critical Suppliers Risk Management for Critical Suppliers, Raw Materials and Services Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) model and frameworks applied Supplier Performance: active monitoring and management to drive continuous improvement - Develop, implement, and track supplier metrics to evaluate and drive performance Global Commodities strategy, including active management of Cost Curve of Base Oil across refineries in all continents Define and implement procurement strategies at a European and Global level for COGS reductions and efficiencies Employ strategies to ensure business continuity Manage suppliers Safety (directly) and implication of their performance into Moove s safe operations Advance the understanding of the market trends and identify the factors which influence availability and pricing Consult across the business to provide information regarding supply constraints, pricing initiatives and supplier performance Demonstrate, lead and encourage best practice within the procurement process to achieve continuous improvement, complexity reduction, and efficiencies Identify sustainability solutions within the supply chain, including scope 2 and 3 emissions optimisation Own, manage, improve and ensure compliance with Procurement and Procurement related policies Manage activities in ERP and other systems Ensure compliance with Trade / Legal requirements Optimise Cash Flow by driving improvement of Payment Terms and strategies of Inventory Management improvement Lead negotiations and strategy with 3rd party manufacturers Actively develop new suppliers - continuously Manage Tenders, negotiations and Sourcing plans Drive Innovation in Procurement, including through development of new products, technologies Drive efficiency improvement in Procurement activities by management of resources across operations and through employment of optimisation solutions (eg. RPA and other types of automation and process improvements) Behave as the guardian of costs of the organization, and represents the company s values and strategy with suppliers market Attend and represent Moove in industry boards and associations Support Marketing and Sales teams with supply contracts that will enable increase results (volume, margin), growth and expansion Develop solutions that will increase transparency and efficiency across Procurement and in the communications with suppliers and other Moove teams Develop and manage departmental OPEX budget as part of the overall Operations OPEX budgetary submission. Essential Skills Required: Leadership qualities typically acquired through several years of experience in related roles with strong decision making and accountability Demonstrated experience in Procurement, Supply Chain and Base Oil Trading management in operations with Manufacturing and distribution across various countries Established understanding and knowledge of market economics, cost drivers, value chains etc Strong strategic and analytic approach to procurement with knowledge of strategic sourcing principles and practice Proven negotiations skills and understanding of strategic supplier/customer dynamics Independent and autonomous in negotiations of Contracts/MoU/LoI/Terms and Conditions with suppliers and Trading partners Expert communication and presentation skills both verbal and written Advanced understanding or Trading terms Able to handle multiple priorities Results focus with a can-do attitude Desirable Skills: Engineering, Science, Commerce or Business Degree Knowledge of suppliers and products related to the lubricant industry Knowledge of Lubricants Formulations and key performance and value drivers Knowledge of Manufacturing, S&OP and B2B Marketing A sound understanding of commercial and business fundamentals and drivers of the wider lubricants business Experience with SAP S/4HANA Proficiency in French, Portuguese or Spanish In return for joining us as Procurement Specialist - Direct you will receive: Competitive Salary Annual Bonus 25 days holiday plus bank holidays annually (pro-rata) Contributory pension scheme (company match up to 7%) Life Assurance 4x basic salary Medicash EAP ad Perks Free Parking Enhanced Family Leave Company events Interested in becoming a Moover? Join us as our Procurement Specialist - Direct and be part of a global organisation who truly value their employees, encourage development and progression. If yes, apply today, we d love to hear from you! Please note we endeavour to reply to everyone, but it is not always possible. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of your application, please assume in this instance we have not been able to progress.
