Job Title: Regeneration Project Manager - Capital Investment Projects Job Location: West Yorkshire, commutable from Leeds, York, Bradford, Sheffield, Barnsley, Wakefield, etc Job Type: Permanent Client: Local Authority/Public Sector / Government Administration Up to £50,000 + Local Government Pension + Flexible hybrid working We are supporting a thriving local authority delivering major regeneration, refurbishment, and investment programmes across the region. This is an opportunity to lead regeneration projects that directly impact communities, housing and economic growth. The purpose is to deliver investment projects that improve the local economy, jobs and communities. Supporting economic growth and community improvement. The role: Regeneration Project Manager - Capital Investment Projects You will manage and lead regeneration and capital projects from concept through delivery, working with developers, consultants and internal stakeholders to deliver high-profile investment schemes. As a Regeneration Capital Project Manager, you will deliver capital projects/infrastructure/property development projects, focused on improving towns, housing, transport areas, and economic growth. Typical projects include: -Town centre redevelopment -Commercial developments -Transport hubs -Public realm improvements -Brownfield site redevelopment -Government funding programmes Role Responsibilities: Regeneration Project Manager - Capital Investment Projects Deliver regeneration and development projects - funding and delivery deadlines. Lead high-profile, multi-million funded regeneration projects Lead multi-disciplinary teams, working closely with stakeholders, communities, and partners Help shape new and existing places, support economic growth, and improve the lives of people who reside and work in this local community Managing complex budgets, timelines, risks and reporting requirements Develop funding bids and business cases through to project delivery and execution Manage contractors and consultants, stakeholders and community representatives, including developers Lead 2 direct reports Coordinate design, planning and construction phases Experience required: Regeneration Project Manager - Capital Investment Projects Project management experience (construction, infrastructure, buildings, property or regeneration preferred) Experience managing budgets and stakeholders Knowledge of NEC or JCT contracts desirable Proven experience in delivering large-scale regeneration or capital programmes Strong project management skills and experience Ability to navigate funding frameworks, driving sustainability and continuous improvement PRINCE2 desirable Local government experience Property or construction knowledge Understanding of planning and regulatory, statutory providers What's On Offer? Regeneration Project Manager - Capital Investment Local Government Pension Flexible working Strong job security Exceptional holiday Career progression into Programme Manager roles and beyond Excellent work-life balance Defined benefit pension Job stability Meaningful life-changing projects for residents Please contact Mike Butler on (phone number removed) or email your cv to (url removed) This is a large local authority with ambition, purpose and funding to create improvements in the local community. There is a significant multi-million investment that needs your support in driving reaeration projects. This is your chance to create new spaces and places that people are proud of to live and work in - sustainable regeneration projects. Applicants who have the following skills and job roles will be suitable: Regeneration Project Manager, Regeneration Manager, Development Project Manager, Capital Projects Manager, Project Manager (Construction), Project Manager (Infrastructure), Property Project Manager, Development Manager, Capital Delivery Manager, Investment Project Manager, Urban Development Manager. Typical background of successful applicants: Construction project management, Property development, Infrastructure projects, Housing development, Planning / urban development, Consultancy Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.
May 01, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Regeneration Project Manager - Capital Investment Projects Job Location: West Yorkshire, commutable from Leeds, York, Bradford, Sheffield, Barnsley, Wakefield, etc Job Type: Permanent Client: Local Authority/Public Sector / Government Administration Up to £50,000 + Local Government Pension + Flexible hybrid working We are supporting a thriving local authority delivering major regeneration, refurbishment, and investment programmes across the region. This is an opportunity to lead regeneration projects that directly impact communities, housing and economic growth. The purpose is to deliver investment projects that improve the local economy, jobs and communities. Supporting economic growth and community improvement. The role: Regeneration Project Manager - Capital Investment Projects You will manage and lead regeneration and capital projects from concept through delivery, working with developers, consultants and internal stakeholders to deliver high-profile investment schemes. As a Regeneration Capital Project Manager, you will deliver capital projects/infrastructure/property development projects, focused on improving towns, housing, transport areas, and economic growth. Typical projects include: -Town centre redevelopment -Commercial developments -Transport hubs -Public realm improvements -Brownfield site redevelopment -Government funding programmes Role Responsibilities: Regeneration Project Manager - Capital Investment Projects Deliver regeneration and development projects - funding and delivery deadlines. Lead high-profile, multi-million funded regeneration projects Lead multi-disciplinary teams, working closely with stakeholders, communities, and partners Help shape new and existing places, support economic growth, and improve the lives of people who reside and work in this local community Managing complex budgets, timelines, risks and reporting requirements Develop funding bids and business cases through to project delivery and execution Manage contractors and consultants, stakeholders and community representatives, including developers Lead 2 direct reports Coordinate design, planning and construction phases Experience required: Regeneration Project Manager - Capital Investment Projects Project management experience (construction, infrastructure, buildings, property or regeneration preferred) Experience managing budgets and stakeholders Knowledge of NEC or JCT contracts desirable Proven experience in delivering large-scale regeneration or capital programmes Strong project management skills and experience Ability to navigate funding frameworks, driving sustainability and continuous improvement PRINCE2 desirable Local government experience Property or construction knowledge Understanding of planning and regulatory, statutory providers What's On Offer? Regeneration Project Manager - Capital Investment Local Government Pension Flexible working Strong job security Exceptional holiday Career progression into Programme Manager roles and beyond Excellent work-life balance Defined benefit pension Job stability Meaningful life-changing projects for residents Please contact Mike Butler on (phone number removed) or email your cv to (url removed) This is a large local authority with ambition, purpose and funding to create improvements in the local community. There is a significant multi-million investment that needs your support in driving reaeration projects. This is your chance to create new spaces and places that people are proud of to live and work in - sustainable regeneration projects. Applicants who have the following skills and job roles will be suitable: Regeneration Project Manager, Regeneration Manager, Development Project Manager, Capital Projects Manager, Project Manager (Construction), Project Manager (Infrastructure), Property Project Manager, Development Manager, Capital Delivery Manager, Investment Project Manager, Urban Development Manager. Typical background of successful applicants: Construction project management, Property development, Infrastructure projects, Housing development, Planning / urban development, Consultancy Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.
Helsing is a defence AI company. Our mission is to protect our democracies. We aim to achieve technological leadership, so that open societies can continue to make sovereign decisions and control their ethical standards. As democracies, we believe we have a special responsibility to be thoughtful about the development and deployment of powerful technologies like AI. We take this responsibility seriously. We are an ambitious and committed team of engineers, AI specialists and customer facing programme managers. We are looking for mission driven people to join our European teams - and apply their skills to solve the most complex and impactful problems. We embrace an open and transparent culture that welcomes healthy debates on the use of technology in defence, its benefits, and its ethical implications. The role Helsing's legal function is not a back office service desk - it is a strategic partner to the business, embedded in the decisions that shape how we grow, compete and deliver for our government customers. As Legal Counsel based in London, you will be a legal adviser to Helsing's UK and European teams, reporting to the UK lead counsel and Group General Counsel. You will operate at the intersection of defence procurement, AI regulation, export controls and commercial contracting - providing counsel that directly enables Helsing to secure and deliver on some of the most consequential technology programmes in European defence. This is a role for someone who combines sharp legal judgement with commercial pragmatism, who can work at fast pace and who wants their work to have a tangible effect on the protection of democratic societies. The day to day Advise Helsing's UK and European teams on strategic and tactical legal matters across the artificial intelligence and defence domains, ensuring legal insight is integrated into business decisions from the outset Structure, draft, negotiate and close contractual agreements and software licensing arrangements with UK and European government customers and defence industry partners Provide specialist guidance on UK/EU defence procurement regulations, including single source contract regulations, shaping Helsing's approach to public sector contracting Advise on export control compliance, intellectual property rights, data privacy and conflicts of interest under UK law, building scalable processes as the business grows Support product development teams with legal analysis on emerging regulatory requirements, helping Helsing bring AI capabilities to market responsibly and at pace Deliver corporate and regulatory support to Helsing's entities, including governance, filings and compliance obligations Collaborate with legal colleagues across Helsing's European offices to ensure consistency and share best practice on cross jurisdictional matters You should apply if you Are qualified to practise law in England and Wales, with meaningful post qualification experience gained in private practice, in house or government legal roles Have demonstrated expertise in UK public procurement law, ideally including single source contract regulations and defence sector contracting Have drafted, negotiated and closed complex commercial agreements - particularly technology licensing or software contracts - with government or regulated sector counterparties Can translate legal complexity into clear, actionable advice for senior stakeholders and cross functional teams Bring a working knowledge of export controls, IP and data privacy as they apply to technology companies operating in the defence sector Share Helsing's conviction that democratic values are worth protecting and want your legal career to contribute to that mission Nice to Have Experience advising on AI regulation, responsible AI frameworks or dual use technology governance Familiarity with security clearance processes and working within classified environments Exposure to cross border defence collaboration or multinational programme structures Experience operating within a high growth technology company or start up environment Languages: French, Spanish or German Join Helsing and work with world leading experts in their fields Helsing's work is important. You'll be directly contributing to the protection of democratic countries while balancing both ethical and geopolitical concerns. The work is unique. We operate in a domain that has highly unusual technical requirements and constraints, and where robustness, safety, and ethical considerations are vital. You will face unique Engineering and AI challenges that make a meaningful impact in the world. Our work frequently takes us right up to the state of the art in technical innovation, be it reinforcement learning, distributed systems, generative AI, or deployment infrastructure. The defence industry is entering the most exciting phase of the technological development curve. Advances in our field of world are not incremental: Helsing is part of, and often leading, historic leaps forward. In our domain, success is a matter of order of magnitudes improvements and novel capabilities. This means we take bets, aim high, and focus on big opportunities. Despite being a relatively young company, Helsing has already been selected for multiple significant government contracts. We actively encourage healthy, proactive, and diverse debate internally about what we do and how we choose to do it. Teams and individual engineers are trusted (and encouraged) to practise responsible autonomy and critical thinking, and to focus on outcomes, not conformity. At Helsing you will have a say in how we (and you!) work, the opportunity to engage on what does and doesn't work, and to take ownership of aspects of our culture that you care deeply about. What we offer Competitive salary and stock options (ESOP) Relocation support: up to €2,500 and 4 weeks temporary accommodation Learning: €500/£450 yearly allowance Health & wellness: gym membership and mental health support (Nilo.health) Social: regularly company events and monthly social allowances Enhanced parental leave: 22 weeks fully paid for primary caregivers & 6 weeks for secondary caregivers. Family support: 5 days of paid family emergency leave, 100% remote work option during pregnancy and phased return to work These are the core benefits across all locations, there may be additional benefits in certain locations. Helsing's Candidate Privacy and Confidentiality Regime can be found here. Note: We operate in an industry where women, as well as other minority groups, are systematically under represented. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the listed qualifications; ability and impact cannot be summarised in a few bullet points. Helsing is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or gender identity. Please do not submit personal data revealing racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership, data concerning your health, or data concerning your sexual orientation.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Helsing is a defence AI company. Our mission is to protect our democracies. We aim to achieve technological leadership, so that open societies can continue to make sovereign decisions and control their ethical standards. As democracies, we believe we have a special responsibility to be thoughtful about the development and deployment of powerful technologies like AI. We take this responsibility seriously. We are an ambitious and committed team of engineers, AI specialists and customer facing programme managers. We are looking for mission driven people to join our European teams - and apply their skills to solve the most complex and impactful problems. We embrace an open and transparent culture that welcomes healthy debates on the use of technology in defence, its benefits, and its ethical implications. The role Helsing's legal function is not a back office service desk - it is a strategic partner to the business, embedded in the decisions that shape how we grow, compete and deliver for our government customers. As Legal Counsel based in London, you will be a legal adviser to Helsing's UK and European teams, reporting to the UK lead counsel and Group General Counsel. You will operate at the intersection of defence procurement, AI regulation, export controls and commercial contracting - providing counsel that directly enables Helsing to secure and deliver on some of the most consequential technology programmes in European defence. This is a role for someone who combines sharp legal judgement with commercial pragmatism, who can work at fast pace and who wants their work to have a tangible effect on the protection of democratic societies. The day to day Advise Helsing's UK and European teams on strategic and tactical legal matters across the artificial intelligence and defence domains, ensuring legal insight is integrated into business decisions from the outset Structure, draft, negotiate and close contractual agreements and software licensing arrangements with UK and European government customers and defence industry partners Provide specialist guidance on UK/EU defence procurement regulations, including single source contract regulations, shaping Helsing's approach to public sector contracting Advise on export control compliance, intellectual property rights, data privacy and conflicts of interest under UK law, building scalable processes as the business grows Support product development teams with legal analysis on emerging regulatory requirements, helping Helsing bring AI capabilities to market responsibly and at pace Deliver corporate and regulatory support to Helsing's entities, including governance, filings and compliance obligations Collaborate with legal colleagues across Helsing's European offices to ensure consistency and share best practice on cross jurisdictional matters You should apply if you Are qualified to practise law in England and Wales, with meaningful post qualification experience gained in private practice, in house or government legal roles Have demonstrated expertise in UK public procurement law, ideally including single source contract regulations and defence sector contracting Have drafted, negotiated and closed complex commercial agreements - particularly technology licensing or software contracts - with government or regulated sector counterparties Can translate legal complexity into clear, actionable advice for senior stakeholders and cross functional teams Bring a working knowledge of export controls, IP and data privacy as they apply to technology companies operating in the defence sector Share Helsing's conviction that democratic values are worth protecting and want your legal career to contribute to that mission Nice to Have Experience advising on AI regulation, responsible AI frameworks or dual use technology governance Familiarity with security clearance processes and working within classified environments Exposure to cross border defence collaboration or multinational programme structures Experience operating within a high growth technology company or start up environment Languages: French, Spanish or German Join Helsing and work with world leading experts in their fields Helsing's work is important. You'll be directly contributing to the protection of democratic countries while balancing both ethical and geopolitical concerns. The work is unique. We operate in a domain that has highly unusual technical requirements and constraints, and where robustness, safety, and ethical considerations are vital. You will face unique Engineering and AI challenges that make a meaningful impact in the world. Our work frequently takes us right up to the state of the art in technical innovation, be it reinforcement learning, distributed systems, generative AI, or deployment infrastructure. The defence industry is entering the most exciting phase of the technological development curve. Advances in our field of world are not incremental: Helsing is part of, and often leading, historic leaps forward. In our domain, success is a matter of order of magnitudes improvements and novel capabilities. This means we take bets, aim high, and focus on big opportunities. Despite being a relatively young company, Helsing has already been selected for multiple significant government contracts. We actively encourage healthy, proactive, and diverse debate internally about what we do and how we choose to do it. Teams and individual engineers are trusted (and encouraged) to practise responsible autonomy and critical thinking, and to focus on outcomes, not conformity. At Helsing you will have a say in how we (and you!) work, the opportunity to engage on what does and doesn't work, and to take ownership of aspects of our culture that you care deeply about. What we offer Competitive salary and stock options (ESOP) Relocation support: up to €2,500 and 4 weeks temporary accommodation Learning: €500/£450 yearly allowance Health & wellness: gym membership and mental health support (Nilo.health) Social: regularly company events and monthly social allowances Enhanced parental leave: 22 weeks fully paid for primary caregivers & 6 weeks for secondary caregivers. Family support: 5 days of paid family emergency leave, 100% remote work option during pregnancy and phased return to work These are the core benefits across all locations, there may be additional benefits in certain locations. Helsing's Candidate Privacy and Confidentiality Regime can be found here. Note: We operate in an industry where women, as well as other minority groups, are systematically under represented. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the listed qualifications; ability and impact cannot be summarised in a few bullet points. Helsing is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or gender identity. Please do not submit personal data revealing racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership, data concerning your health, or data concerning your sexual orientation.
Salary: Competitive depending on experience Location: 2-3 days on-site at our Harwell office with travel to client site when required Contract type: Full-timepermanent - 37.5 hours A note from the Founders Oxford Dynamics is at an inflection point. We operate in some of the most complex and high stakes environments in the world - defence, national security, AI and robotics. The decisions we make now will define not just how fast we grow, but who we become. You will work closely with all the team. You will be trusted with judgment calls. You will influence the business. And you will see the impact of your work every day in the work we do. If you are excited by ownership, pace and purpose - and by building something that genuinely matters - we would love to hear from you. Who We Are Founded in 2020, Oxford Dynamics (OD) is a fast growing UK deep tech company developing AI and robotic systems designed to operate in mission critical environments. Our flagship AVIS (A Very Intelligent System) AI framework fuses multi modal data - text, imagery, telemetry and sensor feeds - enabling operators to interrogate complex information at speed and make better decisions under pressure. Our STRIDER robotic platform performs autonomous tasks in hazardous environments, protecting people while extending operational reach. Our ambition is simple but demanding: to converge AI and robotics so machines can sense, understand and act in complex, real world environments. We work with defence and security organisations internationally to help protect nations, infrastructure and lives. What you will be doing here/ why this role matters Oxford Dynamics is a small team who rely on a collaborative and positive approach and so the right attitude for this role is equally as important as experience. We are at an important stage and time in our growth, and as aSenior AI Generative Robotics Engineer you will be an essential part of our success. You'll work at thecutting edge of agentic and generative AI, building systems that move beyond lab demos and intoreal world deployment at pace. At Oxford Dynamics, you'll have the freedom to experiment in a fast moving environment, the responsibility to deliver, and the opportunity to shape howmulti agent AI systems operate in complex, constrained, and high trust environments. If you're excited byagent orchestration, VLLMs, and deploying AI where it matters, this role is built for you! Role Summary We're hiring a Test & AI Evaluation Lead to own how Oxford Dynamics validates its AI driven, mission critical systems - from multi agent orchestration and LLM outputs through to cloud infrastructure and real time user facing applications. You'll design and lead test approaches where correctness, resilience, and security matter as much as feature velocity. Working embedded with AI, Backend, Frontend, and DevOps, you'll shape how we validate agent behaviours, data pipelines, and end to end operational workflows - from research prototypes through to production deployments for Defence and Security customers. Quality is built in from day one, not inspected at the end. Key Responsibilities Define and own the end to end test strategy across AI, backend, frontend, and infrastructure layers. Establish testing standards appropriate for agentic AI systems, including non deterministic behaviour and probabilistic outputs. Ensure testing aligns with mission critical, safety conscious, and security first delivery expectations. Act as the primary quality authority across projects, advising engineering and product leadership on risk and readiness. AI & Data Focused Testing Design approaches for testing multi agent workflows, including orchestration logic, memory/state handling, and tool integrations. Define validation strategies for LLM outputs, including groundedness, hallucination detection, task success rates, and regression testing. Work with AI Engineers to embed evaluation metrics and pass/fail thresholds into pipelines. Validate data ingestion, transformation, and inference pipelines across structured and unstructured data sources. Automation & Tooling Drive a test automation first mindset, integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Argo CD). Oversee automated testing across API and service layers, UI (E2E and accessibility), and infrastructure and deployment workflows. Select, implement, and evolve testing tools and frameworks appropriate to modern cloud native and AI systems. Non Functional Testing Own performance, scalability, reliability, and resilience testing for distributed systems. Coordinate security testing activities in line with secure by design principles (e.g. IAM, secrets handling, data boundaries). Validate backup, disaster recovery, and failover scenarios alongside DevOps and Backend teams. Delivery & Collaboration Embed with delivery teams to ensure testing is planned early and executed continuously. Work closely with Product and Engineering to define clear acceptance criteria and definition of done. Provide clear, decision ready quality reporting to technical and non technical stakeholders. Support customer facing demonstrations, trials, and operational readiness assessments. Required Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Test Manager, Senior Test Lead, or equivalent on complex software systems. Strong track record of taking applications into production in regulated environments. Strong background in automated testing across APIs, services, and UIs, integrated into CI/CD pipelines. Experience testing distributed, cloud native systems (AWS, GCP, or Kubernetes), including performance, reliability, and resilience. Awareness of compliance frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001, NIST, OWASP). ISTQB Advanced / Test Manager certification or equivalent practical experience. SC Clearance or eligibility to obtain UK SC Clearance. Preferred Experience Experience in UK defence, public sector, or security environments. Experience testing AI/ML/LLM based systems, including non deterministic outputs. Exposure to agent based or workflow driven architectures. Soft Skills A pragmatic, delivery focused mindset - able to balance speed with rigour. Comfortable operating in fast moving, ambiguous, R&D heavy environments. Confidence challenging assumptions and raising quality risks early. Strong written and verbal communication, especially around complex technical risk. Why Oxford Dynamics? Join the most exciting growth area in the UK: AI and Robotics! Every member of the Oxford Dynamics team has a major impact on the products and services we provide. Regardless of job title you'll get to make a real difference and learn from colleagues about all areas of our business. Benefits Salary: negotiable based on experience and attitudes Rapid career progression with meaningful ownership of core systems Opportunity to shape the future of a fast growing, successful, early stage business Flexible working hours Hybrid working model Company pension (UK Government NEST scheme) with company contributions at 4% Private Healthcare 29 days holiday in addition to public holidays (Full Time Equivalent) Oxford Dynamics is committed to creating an inclusive team experience for all. Regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or parental status, we believe our work is at its best when everyone feels free to be their authentic self. Why This Role? You'll play a critical shaping role in how Oxford Dynamics delivers trustworthy, production ready AI systems into some of the most demanding operational environments there are. If you enjoy working close to the technology, influencing how systems are built - not just tested - and tackling the realities of validating AI driven software, this role gives you genuine ownership and impact.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Salary: Competitive depending on experience Location: 2-3 days on-site at our Harwell office with travel to client site when required Contract type: Full-timepermanent - 37.5 hours A note from the Founders Oxford Dynamics is at an inflection point. We operate in some of the most complex and high stakes environments in the world - defence, national security, AI and robotics. The decisions we make now will define not just how fast we grow, but who we become. You will work closely with all the team. You will be trusted with judgment calls. You will influence the business. And you will see the impact of your work every day in the work we do. If you are excited by ownership, pace and purpose - and by building something that genuinely matters - we would love to hear from you. Who We Are Founded in 2020, Oxford Dynamics (OD) is a fast growing UK deep tech company developing AI and robotic systems designed to operate in mission critical environments. Our flagship AVIS (A Very Intelligent System) AI framework fuses multi modal data - text, imagery, telemetry and sensor feeds - enabling operators to interrogate complex information at speed and make better decisions under pressure. Our STRIDER robotic platform performs autonomous tasks in hazardous environments, protecting people while extending operational reach. Our ambition is simple but demanding: to converge AI and robotics so machines can sense, understand and act in complex, real world environments. We work with defence and security organisations internationally to help protect nations, infrastructure and lives. What you will be doing here/ why this role matters Oxford Dynamics is a small team who rely on a collaborative and positive approach and so the right attitude for this role is equally as important as experience. We are at an important stage and time in our growth, and as aSenior AI Generative Robotics Engineer you will be an essential part of our success. You'll work at thecutting edge of agentic and generative AI, building systems that move beyond lab demos and intoreal world deployment at pace. At Oxford Dynamics, you'll have the freedom to experiment in a fast moving environment, the responsibility to deliver, and the opportunity to shape howmulti agent AI systems operate in complex, constrained, and high trust environments. If you're excited byagent orchestration, VLLMs, and deploying AI where it matters, this role is built for you! Role Summary We're hiring a Test & AI Evaluation Lead to own how Oxford Dynamics validates its AI driven, mission critical systems - from multi agent orchestration and LLM outputs through to cloud infrastructure and real time user facing applications. You'll design and lead test approaches where correctness, resilience, and security matter as much as feature velocity. Working embedded with AI, Backend, Frontend, and DevOps, you'll shape how we validate agent behaviours, data pipelines, and end to end operational workflows - from research prototypes through to production deployments for Defence and Security customers. Quality is built in from day one, not inspected at the end. Key Responsibilities Define and own the end to end test strategy across AI, backend, frontend, and infrastructure layers. Establish testing standards appropriate for agentic AI systems, including non deterministic behaviour and probabilistic outputs. Ensure testing aligns with mission critical, safety conscious, and security first delivery expectations. Act as the primary quality authority across projects, advising engineering and product leadership on risk and readiness. AI & Data Focused Testing Design approaches for testing multi agent workflows, including orchestration logic, memory/state handling, and tool integrations. Define validation strategies for LLM outputs, including groundedness, hallucination detection, task success rates, and regression testing. Work with AI Engineers to embed evaluation metrics and pass/fail thresholds into pipelines. Validate data ingestion, transformation, and inference pipelines across structured and unstructured data sources. Automation & Tooling Drive a test automation first mindset, integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Argo CD). Oversee automated testing across API and service layers, UI (E2E and accessibility), and infrastructure and deployment workflows. Select, implement, and evolve testing tools and frameworks appropriate to modern cloud native and AI systems. Non Functional Testing Own performance, scalability, reliability, and resilience testing for distributed systems. Coordinate security testing activities in line with secure by design principles (e.g. IAM, secrets handling, data boundaries). Validate backup, disaster recovery, and failover scenarios alongside DevOps and Backend teams. Delivery & Collaboration Embed with delivery teams to ensure testing is planned early and executed continuously. Work closely with Product and Engineering to define clear acceptance criteria and definition of done. Provide clear, decision ready quality reporting to technical and non technical stakeholders. Support customer facing demonstrations, trials, and operational readiness assessments. Required Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Test Manager, Senior Test Lead, or equivalent on complex software systems. Strong track record of taking applications into production in regulated environments. Strong background in automated testing across APIs, services, and UIs, integrated into CI/CD pipelines. Experience testing distributed, cloud native systems (AWS, GCP, or Kubernetes), including performance, reliability, and resilience. Awareness of compliance frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001, NIST, OWASP). ISTQB Advanced / Test Manager certification or equivalent practical experience. SC Clearance or eligibility to obtain UK SC Clearance. Preferred Experience Experience in UK defence, public sector, or security environments. Experience testing AI/ML/LLM based systems, including non deterministic outputs. Exposure to agent based or workflow driven architectures. Soft Skills A pragmatic, delivery focused mindset - able to balance speed with rigour. Comfortable operating in fast moving, ambiguous, R&D heavy environments. Confidence challenging assumptions and raising quality risks early. Strong written and verbal communication, especially around complex technical risk. Why Oxford Dynamics? Join the most exciting growth area in the UK: AI and Robotics! Every member of the Oxford Dynamics team has a major impact on the products and services we provide. Regardless of job title you'll get to make a real difference and learn from colleagues about all areas of our business. Benefits Salary: negotiable based on experience and attitudes Rapid career progression with meaningful ownership of core systems Opportunity to shape the future of a fast growing, successful, early stage business Flexible working hours Hybrid working model Company pension (UK Government NEST scheme) with company contributions at 4% Private Healthcare 29 days holiday in addition to public holidays (Full Time Equivalent) Oxford Dynamics is committed to creating an inclusive team experience for all. Regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or parental status, we believe our work is at its best when everyone feels free to be their authentic self. Why This Role? You'll play a critical shaping role in how Oxford Dynamics delivers trustworthy, production ready AI systems into some of the most demanding operational environments there are. If you enjoy working close to the technology, influencing how systems are built - not just tested - and tackling the realities of validating AI driven software, this role gives you genuine ownership and impact.
Advance Systems International
Birmingham, Staffordshire
Join OneAdvanced At OneAdvanced, we're one of the UK's largest software companies, delivering AI-powered solutions that help organisations across the supply chain manage their people, operations, and finances more effectively. From warehousing and logistics to business services and transport, we work with thousands of businesses - and we're growing fast. If you're looking to build your career in a business that's serious about AI, moves with pace, and gives you the scope to make a real impact, you're in the right place. What You Will Do Drive net new business growth within the Accelerator unit in a hunter-style role Target organisations across Business Services (facilities & infrastructure management) and/or Passenger Transport (public and private sector) Sell a sector-specific workforce and finance management platform Manage full sales cycles from prospecting through to close (typically 3-6 months) Deliver against a £500K ARR quota, with typical deal sizes ranging from £50K-£200K ARR Build and maintain a strong pipeline, with 60% self-generated through outreach, networking, and events, and 40% supported by SDR and marketing Develop relationships with multiple stakeholders and manage multi-threaded deals Apply a structured sales methodology (such as MEDDICC) to qualify and progress opportunities Operate across a UK-wide territory, engaging prospects both remotely and in person What You Will Have Experience selling SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) solutions Ability to generate new business opportunities and build pipeline independently Strong pipeline management and forecasting capabilities Experience applying a structured qualification methodology (e.g. MEDDICC or similar) Confidence managing complex, multi-stakeholder sales processes Experience selling platform or portfolio-based solutions Effective networking and relationship-building skills, including event engagement A resilient, commercially focused, and target-driven approach Familiarity with sectors such as Business Services, Passenger Transport, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Utilities, or Construction (beneficial) Understanding of public sector procurement processes (advantageous) What We Do For You Wellbeing that means something 26 days' holiday + bank holidays (and the option to buy more) plus 1 paid volunteering day every year Exceptional family leave, 26 weeks fully paid maternity/adoption, 4 weeks fully paid paternity, 22 weeks fully paid shared parental leave, plus 5 days paid bereavement leave Robust sick pay of up to 13 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support Private medical insurance for everyone, no medical-history exclusions Financial benefits that have your back Performance-based rewards tailored to your role, from company-wide bonuses to OTE and commission structures Income protection: up to 75% salary for 5 years if you ever need it Grow your career with us SkillsHub learning platform with leadership pathways, future-manager training, and a huge online library Access to external training and apprenticeships Making a Difference MatchIt! Fundraise for a cause close to your heart and OneAdvanced will match part of the funding Pennies from Heaven donate the pennies from your pay check to help make a difference without lifting a finger Plus plenty other flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle on our RewardHub, including: ULEV car scheme with 1,000+ models Dental insurance, Health Cash Plan, Critical Illness Cover, Partner Life Cover Who We Are At OneAdvanced, we are at the forefront of delivering sector-focused technology solutions that simplify complexity, drive meaningful progress, and help build a fairer, more inclusive society. We're much more than a software company. We deliver SaaS workflow applications and IT services that power organisations across Education, Government, Healthcare, Legal, Manufacturing, Housing, Retail, and more. OneAdvanced is one of the UK's largest business software and services companies. Based in Birmingham (The Mailbox), operating across the UK, Ireland, India, and Australia. Our secure, scalable platform, including OneAdvanced AI, our private AI service for UK organisations, powers connectivity and innovation across critical sectors. Alongside our software are our IT services, including hosting, managed services, and application modernisation. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that drives innovation and collaboration, championing diverse perspectives and ideas. Our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy is embedded in everything we do, guiding us to create meaningful impact for our people, our customers and the planet. Proud to be recognised in the Financial Times' Best Employers 2026 list for the second-year running, an independent and data led ranking based on employee feedback. Join us and become part of a team that's powering the world of work and making a real difference. Learn more at
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Join OneAdvanced At OneAdvanced, we're one of the UK's largest software companies, delivering AI-powered solutions that help organisations across the supply chain manage their people, operations, and finances more effectively. From warehousing and logistics to business services and transport, we work with thousands of businesses - and we're growing fast. If you're looking to build your career in a business that's serious about AI, moves with pace, and gives you the scope to make a real impact, you're in the right place. What You Will Do Drive net new business growth within the Accelerator unit in a hunter-style role Target organisations across Business Services (facilities & infrastructure management) and/or Passenger Transport (public and private sector) Sell a sector-specific workforce and finance management platform Manage full sales cycles from prospecting through to close (typically 3-6 months) Deliver against a £500K ARR quota, with typical deal sizes ranging from £50K-£200K ARR Build and maintain a strong pipeline, with 60% self-generated through outreach, networking, and events, and 40% supported by SDR and marketing Develop relationships with multiple stakeholders and manage multi-threaded deals Apply a structured sales methodology (such as MEDDICC) to qualify and progress opportunities Operate across a UK-wide territory, engaging prospects both remotely and in person What You Will Have Experience selling SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) solutions Ability to generate new business opportunities and build pipeline independently Strong pipeline management and forecasting capabilities Experience applying a structured qualification methodology (e.g. MEDDICC or similar) Confidence managing complex, multi-stakeholder sales processes Experience selling platform or portfolio-based solutions Effective networking and relationship-building skills, including event engagement A resilient, commercially focused, and target-driven approach Familiarity with sectors such as Business Services, Passenger Transport, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Utilities, or Construction (beneficial) Understanding of public sector procurement processes (advantageous) What We Do For You Wellbeing that means something 26 days' holiday + bank holidays (and the option to buy more) plus 1 paid volunteering day every year Exceptional family leave, 26 weeks fully paid maternity/adoption, 4 weeks fully paid paternity, 22 weeks fully paid shared parental leave, plus 5 days paid bereavement leave Robust sick pay of up to 13 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support Private medical insurance for everyone, no medical-history exclusions Financial benefits that have your back Performance-based rewards tailored to your role, from company-wide bonuses to OTE and commission structures Income protection: up to 75% salary for 5 years if you ever need it Grow your career with us SkillsHub learning platform with leadership pathways, future-manager training, and a huge online library Access to external training and apprenticeships Making a Difference MatchIt! Fundraise for a cause close to your heart and OneAdvanced will match part of the funding Pennies from Heaven donate the pennies from your pay check to help make a difference without lifting a finger Plus plenty other flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle on our RewardHub, including: ULEV car scheme with 1,000+ models Dental insurance, Health Cash Plan, Critical Illness Cover, Partner Life Cover Who We Are At OneAdvanced, we are at the forefront of delivering sector-focused technology solutions that simplify complexity, drive meaningful progress, and help build a fairer, more inclusive society. We're much more than a software company. We deliver SaaS workflow applications and IT services that power organisations across Education, Government, Healthcare, Legal, Manufacturing, Housing, Retail, and more. OneAdvanced is one of the UK's largest business software and services companies. Based in Birmingham (The Mailbox), operating across the UK, Ireland, India, and Australia. Our secure, scalable platform, including OneAdvanced AI, our private AI service for UK organisations, powers connectivity and innovation across critical sectors. Alongside our software are our IT services, including hosting, managed services, and application modernisation. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that drives innovation and collaboration, championing diverse perspectives and ideas. Our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy is embedded in everything we do, guiding us to create meaningful impact for our people, our customers and the planet. Proud to be recognised in the Financial Times' Best Employers 2026 list for the second-year running, an independent and data led ranking based on employee feedback. Join us and become part of a team that's powering the world of work and making a real difference. Learn more at
Delivery Manager - Public Sector - Consultant Analyst We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. Our teams of interdisciplinary experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results. We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. And we have deep expertise in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport. Our teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands. PA. Bringing Ingenuity to Life. Ready to take charge and steer projects towards success with your proven delivery expertise? Our Major Programme Services (MPS) team is looking for exceptional Delivery Managers. As part of PA's Delivery stream, PA's Centre of Excellence for all project, programme, and portfolio capability, the MPS team works across the defence, major projects & infrastructure, transport, and public sector domains in client-facing roles on long-term assignments. Having experienced repeated successes in delivering value and excellence for our clients, most of whom are within daily commuting range from home, we are in high demand and are now expanding further across the UK. As a Delivery Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our clients to delivering some of the UK's most complex products and services. Your expertise in delivery management will be crucial in supporting the successful achievement of outcomes for our clients. You'll set the team up for success, support them in problem solving and planning and enable them to come up with their own insights within the complex constraints our clients face today. You'll be fully client-facing, harnessing the metrics coming from the team, both to help the team improve its own throughput and to inform clients and others about how the teams are delivering. You'll be an experienced delivery practitioner, getting into the detail to make things happen at pace. Location Hybrid working - our approach is to be on client site 2 days per week. You will have opportunity to: Play a role in the formation and running of high performing cross functional teams, where people are excited about the work they are undertaking. This means you are not set in one process or way of thinking but willing to learn new skills and blend approaches to solve our client challenges. Deliver products and projects using the appropriate methodology, learning and iterating frequently, sharing and re-applying skills and knowledge, and bringing in best practice with a view to continuous performance improvement. Set the bar/example of what great Delivery Management looks like, ensuring quality and attention to detail is embedded throughout our work. Lead stakeholder engagement activities, facilitating collaboration and communication among all participants. Develop your own delivery expertise even further through a range of on-the-job learning, training, and formal qualifications. Qualifications About You At least 2 years' experience in agile delivery consulting or related roles. Experience and knowledge of estimating, scoping and delivering products, services, and outcomes using a variety of delivery techniques and methods. Experience of working in technical/engineering projects using Agile Delivery methods. Experience or certification in project management or project controls methodologies (PMQ, Prince2 etc) is desirable. Analytical mindset with the ability to identify and solve problems, and to make informed decisions. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information to clients and stakeholders in a clear and concise manner. Strong interpersonal skills, enabling successful collaboration with stakeholders across all levels. Additional information Life At PA encompasses our peoples' experience at PA. It's about how we enrich peoples' working lives by giving them access to unique people and growth opportunities and purpose led meaningful work. Our purpose guides how we work with our clients and our teams, and support our communities, to deliver insight and impact, solving the world's most complex challenges. We're focused on building a workplace that values human difference and diverse mindsets, and a culture of inclusion and equality that unlocks the potential in our people so everyone can be their best self. We are dedicated to supporting the physical, emotional, social and financial well-being of our people. Check out some of our extensive benefits: Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days Generous company pension scheme Opportunity to get involved with community and charity-based initiatives Annual performance-based bonus PA share ownership Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn) We're committed to advancing equality. We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to their age, background, disability, genetic information, parental or family status, religion or belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression), political belief veteran status, or other by any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups. Adjustments or accommodations - Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us on
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
Delivery Manager - Public Sector - Consultant Analyst We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. Our teams of interdisciplinary experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results. We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. And we have deep expertise in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport. Our teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands. PA. Bringing Ingenuity to Life. Ready to take charge and steer projects towards success with your proven delivery expertise? Our Major Programme Services (MPS) team is looking for exceptional Delivery Managers. As part of PA's Delivery stream, PA's Centre of Excellence for all project, programme, and portfolio capability, the MPS team works across the defence, major projects & infrastructure, transport, and public sector domains in client-facing roles on long-term assignments. Having experienced repeated successes in delivering value and excellence for our clients, most of whom are within daily commuting range from home, we are in high demand and are now expanding further across the UK. As a Delivery Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our clients to delivering some of the UK's most complex products and services. Your expertise in delivery management will be crucial in supporting the successful achievement of outcomes for our clients. You'll set the team up for success, support them in problem solving and planning and enable them to come up with their own insights within the complex constraints our clients face today. You'll be fully client-facing, harnessing the metrics coming from the team, both to help the team improve its own throughput and to inform clients and others about how the teams are delivering. You'll be an experienced delivery practitioner, getting into the detail to make things happen at pace. Location Hybrid working - our approach is to be on client site 2 days per week. You will have opportunity to: Play a role in the formation and running of high performing cross functional teams, where people are excited about the work they are undertaking. This means you are not set in one process or way of thinking but willing to learn new skills and blend approaches to solve our client challenges. Deliver products and projects using the appropriate methodology, learning and iterating frequently, sharing and re-applying skills and knowledge, and bringing in best practice with a view to continuous performance improvement. Set the bar/example of what great Delivery Management looks like, ensuring quality and attention to detail is embedded throughout our work. Lead stakeholder engagement activities, facilitating collaboration and communication among all participants. Develop your own delivery expertise even further through a range of on-the-job learning, training, and formal qualifications. Qualifications About You At least 2 years' experience in agile delivery consulting or related roles. Experience and knowledge of estimating, scoping and delivering products, services, and outcomes using a variety of delivery techniques and methods. Experience of working in technical/engineering projects using Agile Delivery methods. Experience or certification in project management or project controls methodologies (PMQ, Prince2 etc) is desirable. Analytical mindset with the ability to identify and solve problems, and to make informed decisions. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information to clients and stakeholders in a clear and concise manner. Strong interpersonal skills, enabling successful collaboration with stakeholders across all levels. Additional information Life At PA encompasses our peoples' experience at PA. It's about how we enrich peoples' working lives by giving them access to unique people and growth opportunities and purpose led meaningful work. Our purpose guides how we work with our clients and our teams, and support our communities, to deliver insight and impact, solving the world's most complex challenges. We're focused on building a workplace that values human difference and diverse mindsets, and a culture of inclusion and equality that unlocks the potential in our people so everyone can be their best self. We are dedicated to supporting the physical, emotional, social and financial well-being of our people. Check out some of our extensive benefits: Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days Generous company pension scheme Opportunity to get involved with community and charity-based initiatives Annual performance-based bonus PA share ownership Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn) We're committed to advancing equality. We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to their age, background, disability, genetic information, parental or family status, religion or belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression), political belief veteran status, or other by any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups. Adjustments or accommodations - Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us on
Associate Director, Land At WSP, our Land team is the largest and most successful in the industry, delivering major strategic infrastructure projects across the UK and Ireland. We support a wide range of sectors - Energy, Highways, Water, Rail, Local Government, and Aviation - through land referencing, acquisition, access, and stakeholder engagement. We offer flexible working patterns, competitive salaries, and a range of benefits that support your professional growth and personal well being. Responsibilities Provide leadership and direction on WSP Land projects. Deliver excellent stakeholder engagement to secure land rights and acquisition through landowner agreements and statutory powers. Champion a collaborative, high performance team culture and foster partnership with senior leadership across WSP Land. Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to internal and external clients, engaging with client capture teams and Key Client Managers to enhance relationships and secure business opportunities. Oversee successful delivery of major projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to exemplary quality standards. Lead business development initiatives within the Energy, Water, and Rail sectors, securing new projects and cultivating new client relationships. Partner with engineering, engagement, environmental, and planning disciplines to identify multidisciplinary and strategic opportunities that support business growth. Enhance WSP Land's reputation through thought leadership and sector engagement in the public sphere, targeted business sectors, and academic settings. Direct the preparation of compelling bids and tenders, ensuring the highest quality submissions to secure new business opportunities. Implement effective resource strategies-including talent retention, succession planning, and recruitment-to align the team's capabilities with project requirements. Lead regular reviews to identify and manage risks and opportunities, ensuring robust project governance and proactive issue resolution. Maintain rigorous oversight of project delivery, aligning with client objectives and integrating client feedback to drive continuous improvement and satisfaction. Promote WSP culture of Health, Safety & Wellbeing; quality assurance; data protection; and digital innovation and excellence. Travel within Ireland and the UK. Qualifications Proven leadership in delivering comprehensive Land services, including land identification, access, and acquisition at a strategic level. Extensive expertise in navigating land consents, consultation processes, and landowner engagement for major infrastructure projects. Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across sectors and locations, guiding projects through all development stages. Advanced capability in mitigating land risk and providing strategic advice throughout the project lifecycle. Experience representing clients at Public Inquiries and Oral Hearings, managing objections effectively. Strong record of fostering repeat business and expanding services with established clients. Proven success in securing and cultivating new business opportunities and client relationships. Demonstrable expertise in bid management, including writing, review, and approval, ensuring high quality submissions. Experience developing and implementing resource strategies, including talent retention, succession planning, and recruitment for high performing teams. Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage the public and landowners. Outstanding communication, influencing, and negotiation skills, driving consensus and delivering positive outcomes. Highly effective collaboration at all organisational levels. Resilient under pressure, consistently delivering high quality outputs in demanding environments. Excellent commercial acumen and proficiency with relevant IT systems. Rigorous commitment to quality assurance, data protection, and Health and Safety standards. Degree level education in Geography, Agriculture, Land and Estate Management, or a related discipline. Chartered status or membership of a recognised professional body is highly desirable. Benefits Flexible working patterns. Competitive salaries. Support for professional development and career growth. Health, safety and wellbeing initiatives. Apply today.
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
Associate Director, Land At WSP, our Land team is the largest and most successful in the industry, delivering major strategic infrastructure projects across the UK and Ireland. We support a wide range of sectors - Energy, Highways, Water, Rail, Local Government, and Aviation - through land referencing, acquisition, access, and stakeholder engagement. We offer flexible working patterns, competitive salaries, and a range of benefits that support your professional growth and personal well being. Responsibilities Provide leadership and direction on WSP Land projects. Deliver excellent stakeholder engagement to secure land rights and acquisition through landowner agreements and statutory powers. Champion a collaborative, high performance team culture and foster partnership with senior leadership across WSP Land. Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to internal and external clients, engaging with client capture teams and Key Client Managers to enhance relationships and secure business opportunities. Oversee successful delivery of major projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to exemplary quality standards. Lead business development initiatives within the Energy, Water, and Rail sectors, securing new projects and cultivating new client relationships. Partner with engineering, engagement, environmental, and planning disciplines to identify multidisciplinary and strategic opportunities that support business growth. Enhance WSP Land's reputation through thought leadership and sector engagement in the public sphere, targeted business sectors, and academic settings. Direct the preparation of compelling bids and tenders, ensuring the highest quality submissions to secure new business opportunities. Implement effective resource strategies-including talent retention, succession planning, and recruitment-to align the team's capabilities with project requirements. Lead regular reviews to identify and manage risks and opportunities, ensuring robust project governance and proactive issue resolution. Maintain rigorous oversight of project delivery, aligning with client objectives and integrating client feedback to drive continuous improvement and satisfaction. Promote WSP culture of Health, Safety & Wellbeing; quality assurance; data protection; and digital innovation and excellence. Travel within Ireland and the UK. Qualifications Proven leadership in delivering comprehensive Land services, including land identification, access, and acquisition at a strategic level. Extensive expertise in navigating land consents, consultation processes, and landowner engagement for major infrastructure projects. Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across sectors and locations, guiding projects through all development stages. Advanced capability in mitigating land risk and providing strategic advice throughout the project lifecycle. Experience representing clients at Public Inquiries and Oral Hearings, managing objections effectively. Strong record of fostering repeat business and expanding services with established clients. Proven success in securing and cultivating new business opportunities and client relationships. Demonstrable expertise in bid management, including writing, review, and approval, ensuring high quality submissions. Experience developing and implementing resource strategies, including talent retention, succession planning, and recruitment for high performing teams. Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage the public and landowners. Outstanding communication, influencing, and negotiation skills, driving consensus and delivering positive outcomes. Highly effective collaboration at all organisational levels. Resilient under pressure, consistently delivering high quality outputs in demanding environments. Excellent commercial acumen and proficiency with relevant IT systems. Rigorous commitment to quality assurance, data protection, and Health and Safety standards. Degree level education in Geography, Agriculture, Land and Estate Management, or a related discipline. Chartered status or membership of a recognised professional body is highly desirable. Benefits Flexible working patterns. Competitive salaries. Support for professional development and career growth. Health, safety and wellbeing initiatives. Apply today.
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. WSP's Land team is seeking talented Land professionals to join what is already the largest and most successful team in our industry. This is an exciting opportunity to develop or begin a career with a team that enjoys a successful reputation for the successful delivery of major strategic infrastructure projects across the UK and Ireland through the support provided by land referencing, urban and rural landowner engagement, consultation management, land access, formal consents, statutory orders, compensation agreements and land acquisition. Apply and come and discuss the contributions you can make in the delivery of the widest portfolio of projects across all sectors in the UK and Ireland. In today's world it's important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world. When considering a career move it's vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong. See what WSP stands for in 2026 and beyond We offer flexible working patterns, competitive salaries and other benefits. To find out more about our Land business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Land referencing and land assembly WSP We are the largest and most successful Land business supporting infrastructure development in the UK and Ireland, with 300+ specialist professional colleagues consisting of land consultants, property specialists, project managers and utility and topographical surveyors. We have the widest portfolio of projects available in our industry, offering unrivalled opportunities to both develop and diversify careers, working on some of the most exciting and challenging projects across the whole of the UK and Ireland. Our clients rely on us to deliver the essential land elements of their infrastructure projects and we enjoy a hard earned reputation of success. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of this success, delivering land referencing, land acquisition, land access, formal consents, statutory orders and landowner engagement across all infrastructure sectors and make a positive impact on the economy and communities these projects serve. Our land referencing professionals identify land and legal interest in land and use this data to secure powers and/or negotiate land acquisition and land access to support infrastructure development. We provide clients with all the land related statutory documentation the need to comply with planning processes as they develop, plan, securing and exercise powers to construct, operate and maintain their infrastructure assets. Alongside our land referencing capabilities, our team of surveyors secures powers and/or negotiates land acquisition and land access to support infrastructure development. We provide clients with Property Cost Estimates, agree Heads of Terms and compensations, manage disposals, payments and client accounts, and offer the full range of property related services to assist our clients in the planning, securing and exercise of powers to construction, operation and maintenance of their infrastructure assets. WSP Land supports the highest profile infrastructure projects across the Energy, Highways, Water, Rail, Local Government and Aviation sectors. Our Energy projects are critical for the deployment of renewable energy and helping the economy to achieve net zero carbon emissions. We support a range of energy generation (nuclear and renewable) and transmission and distribution projects across the UK and Ireland, including distribution and carbon capture. WSP Land's history started in the Highway sector in the 1980s and we have been supporting road schemes throughout the UK and Ireland ever since, including the M4 Smart Motorway project, the A5 in Ireland and the A9 in Scotland. WSP Land has a 30+ year history of supporting major Rail projects including the Channel Tunnel Rail Link (CTRL or HS1); Central Railway; the Thameslink Programme, the first major Transport & Works Act project; West Coast Mainline Four Tracking; HS2 Phases 1, 2a and 2b; TransPennine Route Upgrade (TRU) and East West Rail (EWR). Our track record also includes successes in light rail and metro schemes including Manchester Metrolink, Nottingham Express Transit, Edinburgh Tram, Luton Translink and the current Dublin MetroLink project, Ireland's largest ever infrastructure project. Assisting with the UK's and Ireland's Water resilience and distribution needs, WSP Land supports a number of projects promoted by water companies. We were the only land referencing service provider appointed to support the 25km Tideway Tunnel, the first major DCO project, supporting the project from planning, submission and examination to implementation, delivery and operation. Mirroring WSP's support of many Local Government authorities across the length and breadth of the UK and Ireland, WSP Land provides support to local government clients in the management of their land and property assets. Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership and technical direction on WSP Land projects. Demonstrate excellent stakeholder engagement to ensure successful land identification, securing of land rights and land acquisition through landowner negotiation and/or statutory powers. Drive a high performance culture within the team, fostering collaboration and a shared sense of purpose to deliver exceptional project and organisational outcomes. Demonstrate exemplary leadership in working with senior colleagues across WSP Land. Serve as a trusted technical advisor to both internal and external clients, proactively engaging with client capture teams and Key Client Managers (KCMs) to strengthen client relationships and identify new opportunities. Oversee the successful delivery of projects, ensuring they are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest technical and quality standards. Lead business development initiatives for WSP Land in the Energy, Water, and Rail sectors, targeting the acquisition of new projects, extensions, and clients by leveraging technical expertise and industry insight. Collaborate closely with other WSP disciplines-including Engineering, Engagement, Environmental, and Planning teams-to identify and capitalise on multidisciplinary and strategic growth opportunities. Champion the profile and technical reputation of WSP Land across public forums, social media, targeted business sectors, and professional and academic circles. Lead the preparation and review of high quality bids and tenders, ensuring technical excellence and competitiveness in securing new business. Implement succession planning and engage in targeted recruitment to maintain and enhance the technical capabilities of WSP Land. Conduct high level project and business reviews to support effective risk and opportunity management, ensuring long term success and resilience. Champion our WSP culture of health, safety & wellbeing (HS&W). Ensure our adherence to Quality Assurance and development of our processes. Ensure our adherence to Data Protection and development of our processes. Champion one of our core pillars - grow key markets, expand delivery and quality culture and pursue digital innovation and excellence. Ireland and UK travel. Qualifications Proven leadership in overseeing and directing the delivery of Land services, including site identification, land access, and acquisition strategies at a senior level. Comprehensive and practical expertise in land consents, stakeholder consultation, and landowner engagement for major infrastructure development projects. Extensive experience collaborating with multi disciplinary teams across diverse sectors and geographies, guiding projects through every stage of development. Demonstrated success in mitigating land related risks for clients and providing strategic advice on land matters throughout the entire project lifecycle. Significant involvement in Public Inquiries and Oral Hearings, including the effective management of objections and complex stakeholder issues. Consistent track record in fostering repeat business and expanding service offerings with existing clients. Proven ability to secure and develop business opportunities with new clients, contributing to the growth of the organisation. Substantial experience in authoring, managing and approving bids and tenders at a senior level. Expertise in resource strategy, including talent development, succession planning, and aligning team capability with business growth objectives. Outstanding engagement skills with landowners and the public, with a focus on building trust and fostering positive relationships. Exceptional communication, influencing, and negotiation skills, with the ability to represent the business at the highest levels. Strong team leadership and collaborative working skills, engaging effectively at all organisational levels. Ability to cultivate robust relationships with senior clients, key stakeholders, and executive management colleagues. Resilience and composure under pressure . click apply for full job details
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. WSP's Land team is seeking talented Land professionals to join what is already the largest and most successful team in our industry. This is an exciting opportunity to develop or begin a career with a team that enjoys a successful reputation for the successful delivery of major strategic infrastructure projects across the UK and Ireland through the support provided by land referencing, urban and rural landowner engagement, consultation management, land access, formal consents, statutory orders, compensation agreements and land acquisition. Apply and come and discuss the contributions you can make in the delivery of the widest portfolio of projects across all sectors in the UK and Ireland. In today's world it's important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world. When considering a career move it's vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong. See what WSP stands for in 2026 and beyond We offer flexible working patterns, competitive salaries and other benefits. To find out more about our Land business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Land referencing and land assembly WSP We are the largest and most successful Land business supporting infrastructure development in the UK and Ireland, with 300+ specialist professional colleagues consisting of land consultants, property specialists, project managers and utility and topographical surveyors. We have the widest portfolio of projects available in our industry, offering unrivalled opportunities to both develop and diversify careers, working on some of the most exciting and challenging projects across the whole of the UK and Ireland. Our clients rely on us to deliver the essential land elements of their infrastructure projects and we enjoy a hard earned reputation of success. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of this success, delivering land referencing, land acquisition, land access, formal consents, statutory orders and landowner engagement across all infrastructure sectors and make a positive impact on the economy and communities these projects serve. Our land referencing professionals identify land and legal interest in land and use this data to secure powers and/or negotiate land acquisition and land access to support infrastructure development. We provide clients with all the land related statutory documentation the need to comply with planning processes as they develop, plan, securing and exercise powers to construct, operate and maintain their infrastructure assets. Alongside our land referencing capabilities, our team of surveyors secures powers and/or negotiates land acquisition and land access to support infrastructure development. We provide clients with Property Cost Estimates, agree Heads of Terms and compensations, manage disposals, payments and client accounts, and offer the full range of property related services to assist our clients in the planning, securing and exercise of powers to construction, operation and maintenance of their infrastructure assets. WSP Land supports the highest profile infrastructure projects across the Energy, Highways, Water, Rail, Local Government and Aviation sectors. Our Energy projects are critical for the deployment of renewable energy and helping the economy to achieve net zero carbon emissions. We support a range of energy generation (nuclear and renewable) and transmission and distribution projects across the UK and Ireland, including distribution and carbon capture. WSP Land's history started in the Highway sector in the 1980s and we have been supporting road schemes throughout the UK and Ireland ever since, including the M4 Smart Motorway project, the A5 in Ireland and the A9 in Scotland. WSP Land has a 30+ year history of supporting major Rail projects including the Channel Tunnel Rail Link (CTRL or HS1); Central Railway; the Thameslink Programme, the first major Transport & Works Act project; West Coast Mainline Four Tracking; HS2 Phases 1, 2a and 2b; TransPennine Route Upgrade (TRU) and East West Rail (EWR). Our track record also includes successes in light rail and metro schemes including Manchester Metrolink, Nottingham Express Transit, Edinburgh Tram, Luton Translink and the current Dublin MetroLink project, Ireland's largest ever infrastructure project. Assisting with the UK's and Ireland's Water resilience and distribution needs, WSP Land supports a number of projects promoted by water companies. We were the only land referencing service provider appointed to support the 25km Tideway Tunnel, the first major DCO project, supporting the project from planning, submission and examination to implementation, delivery and operation. Mirroring WSP's support of many Local Government authorities across the length and breadth of the UK and Ireland, WSP Land provides support to local government clients in the management of their land and property assets. Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership and technical direction on WSP Land projects. Demonstrate excellent stakeholder engagement to ensure successful land identification, securing of land rights and land acquisition through landowner negotiation and/or statutory powers. Drive a high performance culture within the team, fostering collaboration and a shared sense of purpose to deliver exceptional project and organisational outcomes. Demonstrate exemplary leadership in working with senior colleagues across WSP Land. Serve as a trusted technical advisor to both internal and external clients, proactively engaging with client capture teams and Key Client Managers (KCMs) to strengthen client relationships and identify new opportunities. Oversee the successful delivery of projects, ensuring they are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest technical and quality standards. Lead business development initiatives for WSP Land in the Energy, Water, and Rail sectors, targeting the acquisition of new projects, extensions, and clients by leveraging technical expertise and industry insight. Collaborate closely with other WSP disciplines-including Engineering, Engagement, Environmental, and Planning teams-to identify and capitalise on multidisciplinary and strategic growth opportunities. Champion the profile and technical reputation of WSP Land across public forums, social media, targeted business sectors, and professional and academic circles. Lead the preparation and review of high quality bids and tenders, ensuring technical excellence and competitiveness in securing new business. Implement succession planning and engage in targeted recruitment to maintain and enhance the technical capabilities of WSP Land. Conduct high level project and business reviews to support effective risk and opportunity management, ensuring long term success and resilience. Champion our WSP culture of health, safety & wellbeing (HS&W). Ensure our adherence to Quality Assurance and development of our processes. Ensure our adherence to Data Protection and development of our processes. Champion one of our core pillars - grow key markets, expand delivery and quality culture and pursue digital innovation and excellence. Ireland and UK travel. Qualifications Proven leadership in overseeing and directing the delivery of Land services, including site identification, land access, and acquisition strategies at a senior level. Comprehensive and practical expertise in land consents, stakeholder consultation, and landowner engagement for major infrastructure development projects. Extensive experience collaborating with multi disciplinary teams across diverse sectors and geographies, guiding projects through every stage of development. Demonstrated success in mitigating land related risks for clients and providing strategic advice on land matters throughout the entire project lifecycle. Significant involvement in Public Inquiries and Oral Hearings, including the effective management of objections and complex stakeholder issues. Consistent track record in fostering repeat business and expanding service offerings with existing clients. Proven ability to secure and develop business opportunities with new clients, contributing to the growth of the organisation. Substantial experience in authoring, managing and approving bids and tenders at a senior level. Expertise in resource strategy, including talent development, succession planning, and aligning team capability with business growth objectives. Outstanding engagement skills with landowners and the public, with a focus on building trust and fostering positive relationships. Exceptional communication, influencing, and negotiation skills, with the ability to represent the business at the highest levels. Strong team leadership and collaborative working skills, engaging effectively at all organisational levels. Ability to cultivate robust relationships with senior clients, key stakeholders, and executive management colleagues. Resilience and composure under pressure . click apply for full job details
Salary: Competitive depending on experience Location: 2-3 days on-site at our Harwell office with travel to client site when required Contract type: Full-timepermanent - 37.5 hours A note from the Founders Oxford Dynamics is at an inflection point. We operate in some of the most complex and high stakes environments in the world - defence, national security, AI and robotics. The decisions we make now will define not just how fast we grow, but who we become. You will work closely with all the team. You will be trusted with judgment calls. You will influence the business. And you will see the impact of your work every day in the work we do. If you are excited by ownership, pace and purpose - and by building something that genuinely matters - we would love to hear from you. Who We Are Founded in 2020, Oxford Dynamics (OD) is a fast growing UK deep tech company developing AI and robotic systems designed to operate in mission critical environments. Our flagship AVIS (A Very Intelligent System) AI framework fuses multi modal data - text, imagery, telemetry and sensor feeds - enabling operators to interrogate complex information at speed and make better decisions under pressure. Our STRIDER robotic platform performs autonomous tasks in hazardous environments, protecting people while extending operational reach. Our ambition is simple but demanding: to converge AI and robotics so machines can sense, understand and act in complex, real world environments. We work with defence and security organisations internationally to help protect nations, infrastructure and lives. What you will be doing here/ why this role matters Oxford Dynamics is a small team who rely on a collaborative and positive approach and so the right attitude for this role is equally as important as experience. We are at an important stage and time in our growth, and as aSenior AI Generative Robotics Engineer you will be an essential part of our success. You'll work at thecutting edge of agentic and generative AI, building systems that move beyond lab demos and intoreal world deployment at pace. At Oxford Dynamics, you'll have the freedom to experiment in a fast moving environment, the responsibility to deliver, and the opportunity to shape howmulti agent AI systems operate in complex, constrained, and high trust environments. If you're excited byagent orchestration, VLLMs, and deploying AI where it matters, this role is built for you! Role Summary We're hiring a Test & AI Evaluation Lead to own how Oxford Dynamics validates its AI driven, mission critical systems - from multi agent orchestration and LLM outputs through to cloud infrastructure and real time user facing applications. You'll design and lead test approaches where correctness, resilience, and security matter as much as feature velocity. Working embedded with AI, Backend, Frontend, and DevOps, you'll shape how we validate agent behaviours, data pipelines, and end to end operational workflows - from research prototypes through to production deployments for Defence and Security customers. Quality is built in from day one, not inspected at the end. Key Responsibilities Define and own the end to end test strategy across AI, backend, frontend, and infrastructure layers. Establish testing standards appropriate for agentic AI systems, including non deterministic behaviour and probabilistic outputs. Ensure testing aligns with mission critical, safety conscious, and security first delivery expectations. Act as the primary quality authority across projects, advising engineering and product leadership on risk and readiness. AI & Data Focused Testing Design approaches for testing multi agent workflows, including orchestration logic, memory/state handling, and tool integrations. Define validation strategies for LLM outputs, including groundedness, hallucination detection, task success rates, and regression testing. Work with AI Engineers to embed evaluation metrics and pass/fail thresholds into pipelines. Validate data ingestion, transformation, and inference pipelines across structured and unstructured data sources. Automation & Tooling Drive a test automation first mindset, integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Argo CD). Oversee automated testing across API and service layers, UI (E2E and accessibility), and infrastructure and deployment workflows. Select, implement, and evolve testing tools and frameworks appropriate to modern cloud native and AI systems. Non Functional Testing Own performance, scalability, reliability, and resilience testing for distributed systems. Coordinate security testing activities in line with secure by design principles (e.g. IAM, secrets handling, data boundaries). Validate backup, disaster recovery, and failover scenarios alongside DevOps and Backend teams. Delivery & Collaboration Embed with delivery teams to ensure testing is planned early and executed continuously. Work closely with Product and Engineering to define clear acceptance criteria and definition of done. Provide clear, decision ready quality reporting to technical and non technical stakeholders. Support customer facing demonstrations, trials, and operational readiness assessments. Required Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Test Manager, Senior Test Lead, or equivalent on complex software systems. Strong track record of taking applications into production in regulated environments. Strong background in automated testing across APIs, services, and UIs, integrated into CI/CD pipelines. Experience testing distributed, cloud native systems (AWS, GCP, or Kubernetes), including performance, reliability, and resilience. Awareness of compliance frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001, NIST, OWASP). ISTQB Advanced / Test Manager certification or equivalent practical experience. SC Clearance or eligibility to obtain UK SC Clearance. Preferred Experience Experience in UK defence, public sector, or security environments. Experience testing AI/ML/LLM based systems, including non deterministic outputs. Exposure to agent based or workflow driven architectures. Soft Skills A pragmatic, delivery focused mindset - able to balance speed with rigour. Comfortable operating in fast moving, ambiguous, R&D heavy environments. Confidence challenging assumptions and raising quality risks early. Strong written and verbal communication, especially around complex technical risk. Why Oxford Dynamics? Join the most exciting growth area in the UK: AI and Robotics! Every member of the Oxford Dynamics team has a major impact on the products and services we provide. Regardless of job title you'll get to make a real difference and learn from colleagues about all areas of our business. Benefits Salary: negotiable based on experience and attitudes Rapid career progression with meaningful ownership of core systems Opportunity to shape the future of a fast growing, successful, early stage business Flexible working hours Hybrid working model Company pension (UK Government NEST scheme) with company contributions at 4% Private Healthcare 29 days holiday in addition to public holidays (Full Time Equivalent) Oxford Dynamics is committed to creating an inclusive team experience for all. Regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or parental status, we believe our work is at its best when everyone feels free to be their authentic self. Why This Role? You'll play a critical shaping role in how Oxford Dynamics delivers trustworthy, production ready AI systems into some of the most demanding operational environments there are. If you enjoy working close to the technology, influencing how systems are built - not just tested - and tackling the realities of validating AI driven software, this role gives you genuine ownership and impact.
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
Salary: Competitive depending on experience Location: 2-3 days on-site at our Harwell office with travel to client site when required Contract type: Full-timepermanent - 37.5 hours A note from the Founders Oxford Dynamics is at an inflection point. We operate in some of the most complex and high stakes environments in the world - defence, national security, AI and robotics. The decisions we make now will define not just how fast we grow, but who we become. You will work closely with all the team. You will be trusted with judgment calls. You will influence the business. And you will see the impact of your work every day in the work we do. If you are excited by ownership, pace and purpose - and by building something that genuinely matters - we would love to hear from you. Who We Are Founded in 2020, Oxford Dynamics (OD) is a fast growing UK deep tech company developing AI and robotic systems designed to operate in mission critical environments. Our flagship AVIS (A Very Intelligent System) AI framework fuses multi modal data - text, imagery, telemetry and sensor feeds - enabling operators to interrogate complex information at speed and make better decisions under pressure. Our STRIDER robotic platform performs autonomous tasks in hazardous environments, protecting people while extending operational reach. Our ambition is simple but demanding: to converge AI and robotics so machines can sense, understand and act in complex, real world environments. We work with defence and security organisations internationally to help protect nations, infrastructure and lives. What you will be doing here/ why this role matters Oxford Dynamics is a small team who rely on a collaborative and positive approach and so the right attitude for this role is equally as important as experience. We are at an important stage and time in our growth, and as aSenior AI Generative Robotics Engineer you will be an essential part of our success. You'll work at thecutting edge of agentic and generative AI, building systems that move beyond lab demos and intoreal world deployment at pace. At Oxford Dynamics, you'll have the freedom to experiment in a fast moving environment, the responsibility to deliver, and the opportunity to shape howmulti agent AI systems operate in complex, constrained, and high trust environments. If you're excited byagent orchestration, VLLMs, and deploying AI where it matters, this role is built for you! Role Summary We're hiring a Test & AI Evaluation Lead to own how Oxford Dynamics validates its AI driven, mission critical systems - from multi agent orchestration and LLM outputs through to cloud infrastructure and real time user facing applications. You'll design and lead test approaches where correctness, resilience, and security matter as much as feature velocity. Working embedded with AI, Backend, Frontend, and DevOps, you'll shape how we validate agent behaviours, data pipelines, and end to end operational workflows - from research prototypes through to production deployments for Defence and Security customers. Quality is built in from day one, not inspected at the end. Key Responsibilities Define and own the end to end test strategy across AI, backend, frontend, and infrastructure layers. Establish testing standards appropriate for agentic AI systems, including non deterministic behaviour and probabilistic outputs. Ensure testing aligns with mission critical, safety conscious, and security first delivery expectations. Act as the primary quality authority across projects, advising engineering and product leadership on risk and readiness. AI & Data Focused Testing Design approaches for testing multi agent workflows, including orchestration logic, memory/state handling, and tool integrations. Define validation strategies for LLM outputs, including groundedness, hallucination detection, task success rates, and regression testing. Work with AI Engineers to embed evaluation metrics and pass/fail thresholds into pipelines. Validate data ingestion, transformation, and inference pipelines across structured and unstructured data sources. Automation & Tooling Drive a test automation first mindset, integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Argo CD). Oversee automated testing across API and service layers, UI (E2E and accessibility), and infrastructure and deployment workflows. Select, implement, and evolve testing tools and frameworks appropriate to modern cloud native and AI systems. Non Functional Testing Own performance, scalability, reliability, and resilience testing for distributed systems. Coordinate security testing activities in line with secure by design principles (e.g. IAM, secrets handling, data boundaries). Validate backup, disaster recovery, and failover scenarios alongside DevOps and Backend teams. Delivery & Collaboration Embed with delivery teams to ensure testing is planned early and executed continuously. Work closely with Product and Engineering to define clear acceptance criteria and definition of done. Provide clear, decision ready quality reporting to technical and non technical stakeholders. Support customer facing demonstrations, trials, and operational readiness assessments. Required Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Test Manager, Senior Test Lead, or equivalent on complex software systems. Strong track record of taking applications into production in regulated environments. Strong background in automated testing across APIs, services, and UIs, integrated into CI/CD pipelines. Experience testing distributed, cloud native systems (AWS, GCP, or Kubernetes), including performance, reliability, and resilience. Awareness of compliance frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001, NIST, OWASP). ISTQB Advanced / Test Manager certification or equivalent practical experience. SC Clearance or eligibility to obtain UK SC Clearance. Preferred Experience Experience in UK defence, public sector, or security environments. Experience testing AI/ML/LLM based systems, including non deterministic outputs. Exposure to agent based or workflow driven architectures. Soft Skills A pragmatic, delivery focused mindset - able to balance speed with rigour. Comfortable operating in fast moving, ambiguous, R&D heavy environments. Confidence challenging assumptions and raising quality risks early. Strong written and verbal communication, especially around complex technical risk. Why Oxford Dynamics? Join the most exciting growth area in the UK: AI and Robotics! Every member of the Oxford Dynamics team has a major impact on the products and services we provide. Regardless of job title you'll get to make a real difference and learn from colleagues about all areas of our business. Benefits Salary: negotiable based on experience and attitudes Rapid career progression with meaningful ownership of core systems Opportunity to shape the future of a fast growing, successful, early stage business Flexible working hours Hybrid working model Company pension (UK Government NEST scheme) with company contributions at 4% Private Healthcare 29 days holiday in addition to public holidays (Full Time Equivalent) Oxford Dynamics is committed to creating an inclusive team experience for all. Regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or parental status, we believe our work is at its best when everyone feels free to be their authentic self. Why This Role? You'll play a critical shaping role in how Oxford Dynamics delivers trustworthy, production ready AI systems into some of the most demanding operational environments there are. If you enjoy working close to the technology, influencing how systems are built - not just tested - and tackling the realities of validating AI driven software, this role gives you genuine ownership and impact.
Job Title: Principal/Associate Town Planner Location: Leeds, Sheffield, Manchester Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits Overview Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy in their search for a Principal / Associate Spatial Planner to join their growing and highly regarded Planning team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping major infrastructure and regeneration projects across the UK, with a particular focus on supporting growth and transformation across the North of England. You will be part of an integrated team working across planning, economics, transport, engineering, design and environmental disciplines, delivering innovative solutions for both public and private sector clients. The Role As a senior member of the team, you will contribute to and lead the delivery of complex planning and regeneration projects, working closely with clients and internal specialists. Key responsibilities include: Leading and supporting strategic planning and policy development, including: Local plan preparation and support Evidence-based studies Infrastructure planning and delivery strategies Advising on regional and national policy frameworks and funding opportunities Supporting area-wide regeneration initiatives, including town centres and station-led developments Providing expertise on planning and consenting processes, including DCO, TWAO, TCPA and CPO Working collaboratively with local authorities, combined authorities, and government agencies Supporting projects involving housing-led growth, urban extensions and strategic regeneration Identifying and securing funding opportunities, including grants and investment frameworks Managing multi-disciplinary project teams and delivering high-quality outputs Contributing to business development, including tender preparation and client relationship management About You To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate: A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline Chartered membership of the RTPI Proven experience in strategic planning, policy development and regeneration Strong understanding of UK planning systems and frameworks Experience managing multi-disciplinary projects and stakeholder engagement A track record in client-facing roles and business development Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills A genuine passion for urbanism, placemaking and regional growth What's on Offer Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package Flexible and hybrid working arrangements Structured career progression opportunities Access to industry-leading training and professional development The opportunity to work on high-profile, nationally significant projects A collaborative and inclusive working environment Additional Information This role may be subject to UK Security Clearance, depending on project requirements. Candidates may be required to demonstrate a minimum period of UK residency. 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)
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Principal/Associate Town Planner Location: Leeds, Sheffield, Manchester Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits Overview Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy in their search for a Principal / Associate Spatial Planner to join their growing and highly regarded Planning team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping major infrastructure and regeneration projects across the UK, with a particular focus on supporting growth and transformation across the North of England. You will be part of an integrated team working across planning, economics, transport, engineering, design and environmental disciplines, delivering innovative solutions for both public and private sector clients. The Role As a senior member of the team, you will contribute to and lead the delivery of complex planning and regeneration projects, working closely with clients and internal specialists. Key responsibilities include: Leading and supporting strategic planning and policy development, including: Local plan preparation and support Evidence-based studies Infrastructure planning and delivery strategies Advising on regional and national policy frameworks and funding opportunities Supporting area-wide regeneration initiatives, including town centres and station-led developments Providing expertise on planning and consenting processes, including DCO, TWAO, TCPA and CPO Working collaboratively with local authorities, combined authorities, and government agencies Supporting projects involving housing-led growth, urban extensions and strategic regeneration Identifying and securing funding opportunities, including grants and investment frameworks Managing multi-disciplinary project teams and delivering high-quality outputs Contributing to business development, including tender preparation and client relationship management About You To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate: A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline Chartered membership of the RTPI Proven experience in strategic planning, policy development and regeneration Strong understanding of UK planning systems and frameworks Experience managing multi-disciplinary projects and stakeholder engagement A track record in client-facing roles and business development Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills A genuine passion for urbanism, placemaking and regional growth What's on Offer Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package Flexible and hybrid working arrangements Structured career progression opportunities Access to industry-leading training and professional development The opportunity to work on high-profile, nationally significant projects A collaborative and inclusive working environment Additional Information This role may be subject to UK Security Clearance, depending on project requirements. Candidates may be required to demonstrate a minimum period of UK residency. 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)
Job Title: Principal/Associate Town Planner Location: Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits Overview Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy in their search for a Principal / Associate Spatial Planner to join their growing and highly regarded Planning team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping major infrastructure and regeneration projects across the UK, with a particular focus on supporting growth and transformation across the North of England. You will be part of an integrated team working across planning, economics, transport, engineering, design and environmental disciplines, delivering innovative solutions for both public and private sector clients. The Role As a senior member of the team, you will contribute to and lead the delivery of complex planning and regeneration projects, working closely with clients and internal specialists. Key responsibilities include: Leading and supporting strategic planning and policy development, including: Local plan preparation and support Evidence-based studies Infrastructure planning and delivery strategies Advising on regional and national policy frameworks and funding opportunities Supporting area-wide regeneration initiatives, including town centres and station-led developments Providing expertise on planning and consenting processes, including DCO, TWAO, TCPA and CPO Working collaboratively with local authorities, combined authorities, and government agencies Supporting projects involving housing-led growth, urban extensions and strategic regeneration Identifying and securing funding opportunities, including grants and investment frameworks Managing multi-disciplinary project teams and delivering high-quality outputs Contributing to business development, including tender preparation and client relationship management About You To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate: A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline Chartered membership of the RTPI Proven experience in strategic planning, policy development and regeneration Strong understanding of UK planning systems and frameworks Experience managing multi-disciplinary projects and stakeholder engagement A track record in client-facing roles and business development Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills A genuine passion for urbanism, placemaking and regional growth What's on Offer Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package Flexible and hybrid working arrangements Structured career progression opportunities Access to industry-leading training and professional development The opportunity to work on high-profile, nationally significant projects A collaborative and inclusive working environment Additional Information This role may be subject to UK Security Clearance, depending on project requirements. Candidates may be required to demonstrate a minimum period of UK residency. 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)
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Principal/Associate Town Planner Location: Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits Overview Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy in their search for a Principal / Associate Spatial Planner to join their growing and highly regarded Planning team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping major infrastructure and regeneration projects across the UK, with a particular focus on supporting growth and transformation across the North of England. You will be part of an integrated team working across planning, economics, transport, engineering, design and environmental disciplines, delivering innovative solutions for both public and private sector clients. The Role As a senior member of the team, you will contribute to and lead the delivery of complex planning and regeneration projects, working closely with clients and internal specialists. Key responsibilities include: Leading and supporting strategic planning and policy development, including: Local plan preparation and support Evidence-based studies Infrastructure planning and delivery strategies Advising on regional and national policy frameworks and funding opportunities Supporting area-wide regeneration initiatives, including town centres and station-led developments Providing expertise on planning and consenting processes, including DCO, TWAO, TCPA and CPO Working collaboratively with local authorities, combined authorities, and government agencies Supporting projects involving housing-led growth, urban extensions and strategic regeneration Identifying and securing funding opportunities, including grants and investment frameworks Managing multi-disciplinary project teams and delivering high-quality outputs Contributing to business development, including tender preparation and client relationship management About You To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate: A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline Chartered membership of the RTPI Proven experience in strategic planning, policy development and regeneration Strong understanding of UK planning systems and frameworks Experience managing multi-disciplinary projects and stakeholder engagement A track record in client-facing roles and business development Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills A genuine passion for urbanism, placemaking and regional growth What's on Offer Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package Flexible and hybrid working arrangements Structured career progression opportunities Access to industry-leading training and professional development The opportunity to work on high-profile, nationally significant projects A collaborative and inclusive working environment Additional Information This role may be subject to UK Security Clearance, depending on project requirements. Candidates may be required to demonstrate a minimum period of UK residency. 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)
Policy Town Planners - Principal & Associate Location: Anywhere in the UK Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading global consultancy as they continue to grow their UK town planning capability. We are currently recruiting Principal and Associate level Policy Planners to join a well-established national team working at the forefront of planning policy, strategic planning and placemaking. This opportunity sits within a highly respected Cities, Planning and Design practice that advises on some of the most high-profile and complex planning challenges in the UK. The team plays a key role in supporting the Government's growth agenda, shaping policy frameworks, and delivering long-term strategies that enable sustainable development and inclusive decision-making. The successful candidates will work on a diverse portfolio of projects for central government, local and devolved authorities, developers and infrastructure providers. Current work includes supporting local plan reform, contributing to digital planning initiatives, preparing policy evidence bases, and developing masterplans, strategies and governance frameworks for major growth locations and new settlements. The Role At Principal or Associate level, you will take responsibility for managing planning policy assignments, leading client relationships and coordinating multidisciplinary teams. You will work closely with specialists across planning, urban design, infrastructure, economics and sustainability to deliver integrated, high-quality advice. Key Responsibilities Managing planning policy and strategic planning commissions Advising clients on planning policy at national, regional and local levels Leading the preparation of Local Plans, policy documents and evidence bases Working with public and private sector clients on growth strategies and delivery models Managing client relationships and representing the business at meetings Supporting business development, bids and strategic opportunities Contributing to the growth and profile of the planning team About You Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline (e.g. Geography) MRTPI qualified Strong understanding of UK planning legislation and policy Experience preparing planning policy documents and advising clients Confident communicator with excellent report writing skills Commercial awareness and experience managing projects profitably What's on Offer Competitive salary and profit share Hybrid and flexible working from offices across the UK Private medical insurance, life assurance and income protection Flexible benefits supporting wellbeing and work-life balance Excellent career development and progression opportunities This is a standout opportunity for experienced Policy Planners looking to progress their careers within a values-driven, collaborative consultancy that is directly shaping the future of towns, cities and regions across the UK. 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)
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
Policy Town Planners - Principal & Associate Location: Anywhere in the UK Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading global consultancy as they continue to grow their UK town planning capability. We are currently recruiting Principal and Associate level Policy Planners to join a well-established national team working at the forefront of planning policy, strategic planning and placemaking. This opportunity sits within a highly respected Cities, Planning and Design practice that advises on some of the most high-profile and complex planning challenges in the UK. The team plays a key role in supporting the Government's growth agenda, shaping policy frameworks, and delivering long-term strategies that enable sustainable development and inclusive decision-making. The successful candidates will work on a diverse portfolio of projects for central government, local and devolved authorities, developers and infrastructure providers. Current work includes supporting local plan reform, contributing to digital planning initiatives, preparing policy evidence bases, and developing masterplans, strategies and governance frameworks for major growth locations and new settlements. The Role At Principal or Associate level, you will take responsibility for managing planning policy assignments, leading client relationships and coordinating multidisciplinary teams. You will work closely with specialists across planning, urban design, infrastructure, economics and sustainability to deliver integrated, high-quality advice. Key Responsibilities Managing planning policy and strategic planning commissions Advising clients on planning policy at national, regional and local levels Leading the preparation of Local Plans, policy documents and evidence bases Working with public and private sector clients on growth strategies and delivery models Managing client relationships and representing the business at meetings Supporting business development, bids and strategic opportunities Contributing to the growth and profile of the planning team About You Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline (e.g. Geography) MRTPI qualified Strong understanding of UK planning legislation and policy Experience preparing planning policy documents and advising clients Confident communicator with excellent report writing skills Commercial awareness and experience managing projects profitably What's on Offer Competitive salary and profit share Hybrid and flexible working from offices across the UK Private medical insurance, life assurance and income protection Flexible benefits supporting wellbeing and work-life balance Excellent career development and progression opportunities This is a standout opportunity for experienced Policy Planners looking to progress their careers within a values-driven, collaborative consultancy that is directly shaping the future of towns, cities and regions across the UK. 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)
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. A little more about your role We are seeking to recruit a Principal Transport Planner to join our Transport Planning team in Exeter. You will be based from our city centre office, with our approach to hybrid working enabling a mix of in-office and home working. As a Principal Transport Planner within our Exeter office, you will have the opportunity to lead on a wide range of transport projects across the WSP business. You will work across modes to support the development of transport programmes and projects from inception through to completion. This is a varied role with responsibilities including: Managing a range of transport planning projects, with responsibility for project team management and collaboration, budgeting, programming and technical excellence. Making an active contribution to our four pillars (People; Clients & Growth; Operations; and Technical Excellence) and supporting our Leads in these roles. Identifying and developing further opportunities with existing clients. Supporting Project Managers and Directors in the preparation of bids, fee proposals and project programmes. Attending and presenting at internal and external technical knowledge sharing events. Supervising our early career professionals in undertaking technical tasks and coaching them in acquiring new skills. Working in a large multi-disciplinary office with access to a range of people at a similar career stage across a variety of fields. Working as part of a team, supporting the growth of our Transport and Mobility team in Exeter and more broadly across our network of offices. Your Team Our Exeter Transport and Mobility team includes transport planning, modelling, transport data collection, and design professionals who work on an extensive portfolio of multi-disciplinary and cross sector projects for a range of mainly public sector clients. Key project specialisms include active travel network development, bus, coach and mass transit), freight, policy development, studies and strategies, business case development and Government funding applications, and development management. These projects are generally located in the South West, but support is also provided to other schemes across the UK and internationally whilst working closely with our planning, infrastructure design, structures and environmental teams. Our local and regional pipeline of work is extensive, and the successful applicant will help us to deliver a challenging and exciting portfolio of work for a range of clients across the wider region including Local Authorities, Sub-National Transport Bodies and Combined Authorities. You will be supported by senior members of the Transport and Mobility team and by our virtual UK wide specialist teams, including industry leading experts. We embrace a flexible approach to working that aligns with people's lifestyles and wider commitments and the well being of our employees is of upmost importance to us. Our multi-disciplinary Exeter office has approximately 100 desks and is ideally located in the city centre, adjacent to Exeter Central railway station. What we will be looking for you to demonstrate Experience in delivering active travel planning projects, complemented by project experience in some or all the following areas of transport planning: public transport business case development, transport studies and strategies and transport policy development. Up-to-date knowledge on latest transport legislation and policy covering topics such as active travel, bus and local transport planning and a desire to to work at both strategic and detailed levels. Strong numerical and analytical skills and excellent working knowledge of MS Office tools (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint), transport data analysis and presentation software including GIS. Ability to produce technical project reports and accessible non-technical public reports and presentations for a range of clients and stakeholders to a high technical standard. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to communicate confidently with clients, stakeholders, team members and present at meetings, workshops and public forums. Project management experience, with the ability to review client briefs and tenders, develop and contribute to fee proposals and lead project delivery including supervising workloads, task delegation, supporting junior staff and managing client expectations. Have a sound commercial awareness including effective financial management. Don't quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team. Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. With us, you can. Apply today.
Apr 28, 2026
Full time
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. A little more about your role We are seeking to recruit a Principal Transport Planner to join our Transport Planning team in Exeter. You will be based from our city centre office, with our approach to hybrid working enabling a mix of in-office and home working. As a Principal Transport Planner within our Exeter office, you will have the opportunity to lead on a wide range of transport projects across the WSP business. You will work across modes to support the development of transport programmes and projects from inception through to completion. This is a varied role with responsibilities including: Managing a range of transport planning projects, with responsibility for project team management and collaboration, budgeting, programming and technical excellence. Making an active contribution to our four pillars (People; Clients & Growth; Operations; and Technical Excellence) and supporting our Leads in these roles. Identifying and developing further opportunities with existing clients. Supporting Project Managers and Directors in the preparation of bids, fee proposals and project programmes. Attending and presenting at internal and external technical knowledge sharing events. Supervising our early career professionals in undertaking technical tasks and coaching them in acquiring new skills. Working in a large multi-disciplinary office with access to a range of people at a similar career stage across a variety of fields. Working as part of a team, supporting the growth of our Transport and Mobility team in Exeter and more broadly across our network of offices. Your Team Our Exeter Transport and Mobility team includes transport planning, modelling, transport data collection, and design professionals who work on an extensive portfolio of multi-disciplinary and cross sector projects for a range of mainly public sector clients. Key project specialisms include active travel network development, bus, coach and mass transit), freight, policy development, studies and strategies, business case development and Government funding applications, and development management. These projects are generally located in the South West, but support is also provided to other schemes across the UK and internationally whilst working closely with our planning, infrastructure design, structures and environmental teams. Our local and regional pipeline of work is extensive, and the successful applicant will help us to deliver a challenging and exciting portfolio of work for a range of clients across the wider region including Local Authorities, Sub-National Transport Bodies and Combined Authorities. You will be supported by senior members of the Transport and Mobility team and by our virtual UK wide specialist teams, including industry leading experts. We embrace a flexible approach to working that aligns with people's lifestyles and wider commitments and the well being of our employees is of upmost importance to us. Our multi-disciplinary Exeter office has approximately 100 desks and is ideally located in the city centre, adjacent to Exeter Central railway station. What we will be looking for you to demonstrate Experience in delivering active travel planning projects, complemented by project experience in some or all the following areas of transport planning: public transport business case development, transport studies and strategies and transport policy development. Up-to-date knowledge on latest transport legislation and policy covering topics such as active travel, bus and local transport planning and a desire to to work at both strategic and detailed levels. Strong numerical and analytical skills and excellent working knowledge of MS Office tools (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint), transport data analysis and presentation software including GIS. Ability to produce technical project reports and accessible non-technical public reports and presentations for a range of clients and stakeholders to a high technical standard. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to communicate confidently with clients, stakeholders, team members and present at meetings, workshops and public forums. Project management experience, with the ability to review client briefs and tenders, develop and contribute to fee proposals and lead project delivery including supervising workloads, task delegation, supporting junior staff and managing client expectations. Have a sound commercial awareness including effective financial management. Don't quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team. Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. With us, you can. Apply today.
Associate Director, Land At WSP, our Land team is the largest and most successful in the industry, delivering major strategic infrastructure projects across the UK and Ireland. We support a wide range of sectors - Energy, Highways, Water, Rail, Local Government, and Aviation - through land referencing, acquisition, access, and stakeholder engagement. We offer flexible working patterns, competitive salaries, and a range of benefits that support your professional growth and personal well being. Responsibilities Provide leadership and direction on WSP Land projects. Deliver excellent stakeholder engagement to secure land rights and acquisition through landowner agreements and statutory powers. Champion a collaborative, high performance team culture and foster partnership with senior leadership across WSP Land. Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to internal and external clients, engaging with client capture teams and Key Client Managers to enhance relationships and secure business opportunities. Oversee successful delivery of major projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to exemplary quality standards. Lead business development initiatives within the Energy, Water, and Rail sectors, securing new projects and cultivating new client relationships. Partner with engineering, engagement, environmental, and planning disciplines to identify multidisciplinary and strategic opportunities that support business growth. Enhance WSP Land's reputation through thought leadership and sector engagement in the public sphere, targeted business sectors, and academic settings. Direct the preparation of compelling bids and tenders, ensuring the highest quality submissions to secure new business opportunities. Implement effective resource strategies-including talent retention, succession planning, and recruitment-to align the team's capabilities with project requirements. Lead regular reviews to identify and manage risks and opportunities, ensuring robust project governance and proactive issue resolution. Maintain rigorous oversight of project delivery, aligning with client objectives and integrating client feedback to drive continuous improvement and satisfaction. Promote WSP culture of Health, Safety & Wellbeing; quality assurance; data protection; and digital innovation and excellence. Travel within Ireland and the UK. Qualifications Proven leadership in delivering comprehensive Land services, including land identification, access, and acquisition at a strategic level. Extensive expertise in navigating land consents, consultation processes, and landowner engagement for major infrastructure projects. Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across sectors and locations, guiding projects through all development stages. Advanced capability in mitigating land risk and providing strategic advice throughout the project lifecycle. Experience representing clients at Public Inquiries and Oral Hearings, managing objections effectively. Strong record of fostering repeat business and expanding services with established clients. Proven success in securing and cultivating new business opportunities and client relationships. Demonstrable expertise in bid management, including writing, review, and approval, ensuring high quality submissions. Experience developing and implementing resource strategies, including talent retention, succession planning, and recruitment for high performing teams. Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage the public and landowners. Outstanding communication, influencing, and negotiation skills, driving consensus and delivering positive outcomes. Highly effective collaboration at all organisational levels. Resilient under pressure, consistently delivering high quality outputs in demanding environments. Excellent commercial acumen and proficiency with relevant IT systems. Rigorous commitment to quality assurance, data protection, and Health and Safety standards. Degree level education in Geography, Agriculture, Land and Estate Management, or a related discipline. Chartered status or membership of a recognised professional body is highly desirable. Benefits Flexible working patterns. Competitive salaries. Support for professional development and career growth. Health, safety and wellbeing initiatives. Apply today.
Apr 28, 2026
Full time
Associate Director, Land At WSP, our Land team is the largest and most successful in the industry, delivering major strategic infrastructure projects across the UK and Ireland. We support a wide range of sectors - Energy, Highways, Water, Rail, Local Government, and Aviation - through land referencing, acquisition, access, and stakeholder engagement. We offer flexible working patterns, competitive salaries, and a range of benefits that support your professional growth and personal well being. Responsibilities Provide leadership and direction on WSP Land projects. Deliver excellent stakeholder engagement to secure land rights and acquisition through landowner agreements and statutory powers. Champion a collaborative, high performance team culture and foster partnership with senior leadership across WSP Land. Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to internal and external clients, engaging with client capture teams and Key Client Managers to enhance relationships and secure business opportunities. Oversee successful delivery of major projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to exemplary quality standards. Lead business development initiatives within the Energy, Water, and Rail sectors, securing new projects and cultivating new client relationships. Partner with engineering, engagement, environmental, and planning disciplines to identify multidisciplinary and strategic opportunities that support business growth. Enhance WSP Land's reputation through thought leadership and sector engagement in the public sphere, targeted business sectors, and academic settings. Direct the preparation of compelling bids and tenders, ensuring the highest quality submissions to secure new business opportunities. Implement effective resource strategies-including talent retention, succession planning, and recruitment-to align the team's capabilities with project requirements. Lead regular reviews to identify and manage risks and opportunities, ensuring robust project governance and proactive issue resolution. Maintain rigorous oversight of project delivery, aligning with client objectives and integrating client feedback to drive continuous improvement and satisfaction. Promote WSP culture of Health, Safety & Wellbeing; quality assurance; data protection; and digital innovation and excellence. Travel within Ireland and the UK. Qualifications Proven leadership in delivering comprehensive Land services, including land identification, access, and acquisition at a strategic level. Extensive expertise in navigating land consents, consultation processes, and landowner engagement for major infrastructure projects. Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across sectors and locations, guiding projects through all development stages. Advanced capability in mitigating land risk and providing strategic advice throughout the project lifecycle. Experience representing clients at Public Inquiries and Oral Hearings, managing objections effectively. Strong record of fostering repeat business and expanding services with established clients. Proven success in securing and cultivating new business opportunities and client relationships. Demonstrable expertise in bid management, including writing, review, and approval, ensuring high quality submissions. Experience developing and implementing resource strategies, including talent retention, succession planning, and recruitment for high performing teams. Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage the public and landowners. Outstanding communication, influencing, and negotiation skills, driving consensus and delivering positive outcomes. Highly effective collaboration at all organisational levels. Resilient under pressure, consistently delivering high quality outputs in demanding environments. Excellent commercial acumen and proficiency with relevant IT systems. Rigorous commitment to quality assurance, data protection, and Health and Safety standards. Degree level education in Geography, Agriculture, Land and Estate Management, or a related discipline. Chartered status or membership of a recognised professional body is highly desirable. Benefits Flexible working patterns. Competitive salaries. Support for professional development and career growth. Health, safety and wellbeing initiatives. Apply today.
Portfolio Manager Salary & Grade £44,111 per annum (pay award pending) Grade 8 Location Wellington House, Post Title Portfolio Manager Hours Full time 37 hours per week Tenure Permanent If this post is advertised on a full-time basis, please note that the Combined Authority will consider requests for part-time working and/or job share. Please discuss your preferred working requirements with the manager at interview. We currently have a vacancy for a Portfolio Manager to join our Portfolio Management Office. The Portfolio Management Office is responsible for monitoring and reporting on portfolios of programmes and projects which the Combined Authority funds (annual budget circa £433m in 2025/26). The schemes are delivered directly by the Combined Authority or through one of our partner organisations (in the public and private sector). We use financial data and information on performance, progress, risks and issues to inform the management of our programmes and projects and inform the Combined Authority s decision making processes. The schemes that the Combined Authority promotes and funds cover a broad range such as infrastructure schemes covering transport, housing, regeneration, and clean growth, as well as digital connectivity and business support. In 2021 the £1.8bn devolution deal was secured for West Yorkshire. This meant the first Mayor of West Yorkshire was subsequently elected, with Tracy Brabin taking up the post in May 2021. The devolution deal and election of the Mayor has enabled us to start to drive up living standards for local communities while tackling the climate emergency and helping to deliver our commitment to become a net zero carbon city region by 2038. It is an exciting time to be joining the Mayoral Combined Authority. We have a wide variety of impactful projects that we are working on which will help shape the West Yorkshire region. To find out more about the work the Combined Authority is involved with, take a look at our latest news stories. It is important that you demonstrate how your breadth of experience, knowledge and skills align with the role when applying. We have therefore created comprehensive guidance for candidates, and you are strongly urged to read this before completing your application form. Please visit our Advice for Candidates webpage to find this guidance and further support in completing your application form. Visit our 'Life at West Yorkshire Combined Authority' webpage to find out what our staff have to say about working here. The Role Reporting into the Portfolio Lead, your key responsibilities will include: Monitoring and analysis of a portfolio of programmes, to support delivery across the West Yorkshire Combined Authority and partners. 2 Support the Portfolio Lead with reporting on the performance of funding programmes as necessary through Combined Authority Governance processes, directly to external funding bodies and internally to Combined Authority officers. Management of individual project and programme finances including claims, income and ensuring compliance with the assurance framework, financial regulations, funding body and audit requirements. Please review the Role Profile for more information about the responsibilities. Please note the successful candidate may not be required to undertake any line management responsibilities. About You You will have the following key skills, attributes, education and experience: Educated or experienced to Degree level in a relevant field or relevant demonstrable practical experience. Relevant and recent experience of managing a range of funding programmes. Proficient at data analysis, interpretation and manipulation. Experience of providing support and advice on complex issues. Understanding of programme and project management methodologies, including risk management and benefits realisation. Our Offer Alongside a competitive salary, we offer an excellent benefits package including: Work your way From flexible and agile working options, including a generous flexi-time scheme to help you balance your personal life and career. Time to recharge Enjoy 28 days of annual leave (with increases based on length of service), plus all Bank Holidays. Free greener travel across West Yorkshire Cover your commute sustainably with unlimited free bus and rail travel using the MCard (Zones 1 5). Secure your future Benefit from a highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme. Investing in you Take advantage of fully funded professional development, regular training, and up to 3 paid volunteering days per year. Grow with us Incremental salary progression for most roles and annual cost of living increases. Family first We offer enhanced parental and bereavement leave, plus other family-friendly policies to support you when it matters most. Your wellbeing, our priority Access 24/7 free confidential counselling services and the Headspace app for you and up to 5 family or friends. Modern workspace in a prime location Work in bright, contemporary offices just a 2-minute walk from Leeds Train Station, fully equipped with the latest tech. Take a look at our Employee Benefits webpage to find out more. To Apply If this sounds like your next role, please complete the application form and tell us within the supporting statement why you would be a great fit for our role and how your skills, knowledge and experience align with the requirements under the About You section of the advert and criteria within the Role Profile. Please visit our Advice for Candidates webpage and review the guidance on this page for support in completing your application form. If you would like to discuss this role in more detail, please contact Ben Whitaker Further Information Please note that whilst it is our policy to recruit at SP1 for all appointments, which is the salary stated above, each role includes career salary progression, with incremental increases applicable in most cases on an annual basis. Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, unfortunately we are unable to respond to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful. We do however thank you for your application and encourage you to continue looking for roles on our Careers with Us website page.
Oct 08, 2025
Full time
Portfolio Manager Salary & Grade £44,111 per annum (pay award pending) Grade 8 Location Wellington House, Post Title Portfolio Manager Hours Full time 37 hours per week Tenure Permanent If this post is advertised on a full-time basis, please note that the Combined Authority will consider requests for part-time working and/or job share. Please discuss your preferred working requirements with the manager at interview. We currently have a vacancy for a Portfolio Manager to join our Portfolio Management Office. The Portfolio Management Office is responsible for monitoring and reporting on portfolios of programmes and projects which the Combined Authority funds (annual budget circa £433m in 2025/26). The schemes are delivered directly by the Combined Authority or through one of our partner organisations (in the public and private sector). We use financial data and information on performance, progress, risks and issues to inform the management of our programmes and projects and inform the Combined Authority s decision making processes. The schemes that the Combined Authority promotes and funds cover a broad range such as infrastructure schemes covering transport, housing, regeneration, and clean growth, as well as digital connectivity and business support. In 2021 the £1.8bn devolution deal was secured for West Yorkshire. This meant the first Mayor of West Yorkshire was subsequently elected, with Tracy Brabin taking up the post in May 2021. The devolution deal and election of the Mayor has enabled us to start to drive up living standards for local communities while tackling the climate emergency and helping to deliver our commitment to become a net zero carbon city region by 2038. It is an exciting time to be joining the Mayoral Combined Authority. We have a wide variety of impactful projects that we are working on which will help shape the West Yorkshire region. To find out more about the work the Combined Authority is involved with, take a look at our latest news stories. It is important that you demonstrate how your breadth of experience, knowledge and skills align with the role when applying. We have therefore created comprehensive guidance for candidates, and you are strongly urged to read this before completing your application form. Please visit our Advice for Candidates webpage to find this guidance and further support in completing your application form. Visit our 'Life at West Yorkshire Combined Authority' webpage to find out what our staff have to say about working here. The Role Reporting into the Portfolio Lead, your key responsibilities will include: Monitoring and analysis of a portfolio of programmes, to support delivery across the West Yorkshire Combined Authority and partners. 2 Support the Portfolio Lead with reporting on the performance of funding programmes as necessary through Combined Authority Governance processes, directly to external funding bodies and internally to Combined Authority officers. Management of individual project and programme finances including claims, income and ensuring compliance with the assurance framework, financial regulations, funding body and audit requirements. Please review the Role Profile for more information about the responsibilities. Please note the successful candidate may not be required to undertake any line management responsibilities. About You You will have the following key skills, attributes, education and experience: Educated or experienced to Degree level in a relevant field or relevant demonstrable practical experience. Relevant and recent experience of managing a range of funding programmes. Proficient at data analysis, interpretation and manipulation. Experience of providing support and advice on complex issues. Understanding of programme and project management methodologies, including risk management and benefits realisation. Our Offer Alongside a competitive salary, we offer an excellent benefits package including: Work your way From flexible and agile working options, including a generous flexi-time scheme to help you balance your personal life and career. Time to recharge Enjoy 28 days of annual leave (with increases based on length of service), plus all Bank Holidays. Free greener travel across West Yorkshire Cover your commute sustainably with unlimited free bus and rail travel using the MCard (Zones 1 5). Secure your future Benefit from a highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme. Investing in you Take advantage of fully funded professional development, regular training, and up to 3 paid volunteering days per year. Grow with us Incremental salary progression for most roles and annual cost of living increases. Family first We offer enhanced parental and bereavement leave, plus other family-friendly policies to support you when it matters most. Your wellbeing, our priority Access 24/7 free confidential counselling services and the Headspace app for you and up to 5 family or friends. Modern workspace in a prime location Work in bright, contemporary offices just a 2-minute walk from Leeds Train Station, fully equipped with the latest tech. Take a look at our Employee Benefits webpage to find out more. To Apply If this sounds like your next role, please complete the application form and tell us within the supporting statement why you would be a great fit for our role and how your skills, knowledge and experience align with the requirements under the About You section of the advert and criteria within the Role Profile. Please visit our Advice for Candidates webpage and review the guidance on this page for support in completing your application form. If you would like to discuss this role in more detail, please contact Ben Whitaker Further Information Please note that whilst it is our policy to recruit at SP1 for all appointments, which is the salary stated above, each role includes career salary progression, with incremental increases applicable in most cases on an annual basis. Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, unfortunately we are unable to respond to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful. We do however thank you for your application and encourage you to continue looking for roles on our Careers with Us website page.
