WSP
Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom Greater Manchester, United Kingdom London, United Kingdom Glasgow, Dunbartonshire, United Kingdom Belfast, County Antrim, United Kingdom Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom Cardiff, South Glamorgan, United Kingdom Bristol, Avon, United Kingdom Job Description 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. We are looking for graduates for our PMCM team, who have a flexible approach and an appetite to learn in a leading Engineering and Professional Advisory services consultancy. We want you to enjoy working in a collaborative environment where you can apply your skills working for a diverse range of clients and projects. We are recruiting for Graduates in the following teams and locations: PMCM - Civils Infrastructure & Utilities: London, Manchester or Birmingham PMCM - Rail: Leeds or Manchester PMCM - Buildings: London, Birmingham, Glasgow, Belfast, Manchester, Sheffield, Cardiff or Bristol A Little bit more about your role and the team Working as a Graduate Project Manager or Quantity Surveyor in our PMCM teams will mean working on exciting and innovative projects in the UK and around the world. Our team of 450 people are based across all regions of the UK predominantly based in the London, Birmingham, Manchester, Sheffield, Cardiff, Glasgow and Belfast offices. We work as a partner to our clients from the feasibility stage, through design and into procurement and construction stages of projects. PROJECTS Our teams work on some of the most prestigious projects in the UK, and you will be helping deliver projects such as: Transport for Manchester Metro Schemes, Dublin Metrolink, HS2, East West Rail & Trans Pennine route upgrade Parliament - Cast Iron Roofs Replacement, CCTV and Westminster Hall DfE School Replacement Programme University of Southampton Scottish Power Property Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service's Learning and Development Centre 22 Bishopsgate Heathrow Terminal 2B Our PMCM Teams include: PMCM Civils Infrastructure & Utilities The PMCM Civil Infrastructure and Utilities Team focuses on the Roads, Aviation, Defence, Industrial, Water and Energy sectors. Within our team we are looking for Graduate Project Managers and Quantity Surveyors to join us. As a Project Manager within our team, you can expect a rich, structured and fast-paced journey that blends technical development with real-world impact. Our graduates help to plan, coordinate and deliver complex civil infrastructure and utilities projects. You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team that transforms ideas into reality across engineering, environmental consulting, and infrastructure. You'll contribute directly, managing timelines, budgets, risks and stakeholder relationships, whilst learning how to lead. Day-to-day activities could include: Project Support & Coordination. Assist in planning, scheduling, and monitoring project progress, identifying potential risks and assisting in developing mitigation strategies. Help prepare project documentation, reports, and presentations. Attend client meetings and support communication between internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders to manage expectations and ensure smooth collaboration. Support financial monitoring and reporting and help ensure projects stay within budget, flag any variances. Assist with managing contracts under frameworks like NEC or bespoke agreements. Learn how to interpret and apply contract terms in real scenarios. Ensure project activities align with WSP's quality management systems and help promote health, safety and sustainability across all phases. As a Graduate Quantity Surveyor in this team, you'll support the commercial and financial management of construction and infrastructure projects across transport, water, and defence. Working with experienced professionals, you'll get involved with cost planning, procurement, contract administration and value engineering, helping clients to manage risks and maximise value throughout the project lifecycle. Day-to-day activities could include: Assisting in preparing initial cost estimates and budgets for construction projects. Supporting feasibility studies and value engineering exercises. Helping draft tender documents and evaluate contractor bids. Contributing to procurement strategy and contract selection. Monitoring contract variations and ensure accurate documentation. Supporting the management of payment applications and interim valuations. Measure quantities on-site or from drawings to assess progress. Value completed work and prepare cost reports. Track project costs and assist in forecasting final account values. Identify risks and opportunities to improve cost efficiency. Attend meetings with clients and contractors. Provide commercial advice and updates on project financials. Compile monthly cost reports, profit/loss summaries, and financial dashboards. Maintain accurate records of project changes and commercial decisions. PMCM Rail As a Graduate Project Manager in the PMCM Rail team you will be involved in the delivery of complex rail projects of regional, national, and international significance. You will assist in the integration of multi-disciplinary design teams, ensuring project delivery safely, of a high-quality, timely, and budget-compliant. Our Graduate Project Managers are curious, adaptable and ready to take on complex projects or programmes of work, alongside Project Managers. You'll collaborate with Clients and with internal multi-disciplinary teams, utilising WSP offices, Client offices and/or site locations to deliver programmes of strategic regional and national importance. You will, on occasion, visit sites in this role. Day-to-day activities could include: Assisting the Project Manager in developing detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk management. Monitoring project progress, identifying potential issues, and implement corrective actions. Assisting the Project Manager in managing project budgets, including cost estimation, tracking, and reporting. Reviewing project expenditures and invoices. Managing changes and delays affecting the project and ensuring these are resolved or mitigated accordingly Dealing with RFIs, early warnings, and general communications to reduce project risk and ensure successful project delivery. As a Graduate Quantity Surveyor in the PMCM Rail team you will be involved in the delivery of complex rail projects of regional, national and international significance. You will support the commercial and financial management of these projects. Working in this team you'll get involved with cost planning, procurement, contract administration and value engineering, helping clients to manage risks as well as maximising value across the project lifecycle. You will on occasion, visit sites in this role. Day-to-day activities could include: Assisting in preparing initial cost estimate and budgets for construction projects. Support feasibility studies and value engineering exercises. Contribute to procurement strategy and contract selection. Supporting the management of payment applications and interim valuations. Measure quantities on-site or from drawings to assess progress. Value completed work and prepare cost reports. Tracking project costs. Identifying risks and opportunities to improve cost efficiency. Compile monthly cost reports, profit/loss summaries and financial dashboards. PMCM Buildings The PMCM Buildings Team focuses on properties and buildings across many sectors including local authorities, residential, education, central government, and commercial sectors. There are opportunities for Graduates in this team to be involved in diverse multi-disciplinary teams at the early stages of projects when project delivery plans are being formed and options are being assessed, through to involvement in the latter stages where facilities are being designed and built. Within our team we are looking for Graduate Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors and Building Surveyors to join us. Day-to-day activities: Planning of Projects Monitoring project progress against the schedule Supporting engagement with stakeholders Developing cost estimates and tracking costs Supporting the management of contracts Be part of WSP's Project Controls team, where you'll help deliver projects that transform cities, infrastructure, and lives. We work across a variety of sectors including Rail, Energy and highways. As a graduate, you'll learn how to keep projects on track-combining document control, performance reporting, and scheduling to drive excellence. Assist in maintaining and updating project schedules using industry-standard tools. Support document control processes . click apply for full job details
Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom Greater Manchester, United Kingdom London, United Kingdom Glasgow, Dunbartonshire, United Kingdom Belfast, County Antrim, United Kingdom Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom Cardiff, South Glamorgan, United Kingdom Bristol, Avon, United Kingdom Job Description 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. We are looking for graduates for our PMCM team, who have a flexible approach and an appetite to learn in a leading Engineering and Professional Advisory services consultancy. We want you to enjoy working in a collaborative environment where you can apply your skills working for a diverse range of clients and projects. We are recruiting for Graduates in the following teams and locations: PMCM - Civils Infrastructure & Utilities: London, Manchester or Birmingham PMCM - Rail: Leeds or Manchester PMCM - Buildings: London, Birmingham, Glasgow, Belfast, Manchester, Sheffield, Cardiff or Bristol A Little bit more about your role and the team Working as a Graduate Project Manager or Quantity Surveyor in our PMCM teams will mean working on exciting and innovative projects in the UK and around the world. Our team of 450 people are based across all regions of the UK predominantly based in the London, Birmingham, Manchester, Sheffield, Cardiff, Glasgow and Belfast offices. We work as a partner to our clients from the feasibility stage, through design and into procurement and construction stages of projects. PROJECTS Our teams work on some of the most prestigious projects in the UK, and you will be helping deliver projects such as: Transport for Manchester Metro Schemes, Dublin Metrolink, HS2, East West Rail & Trans Pennine route upgrade Parliament - Cast Iron Roofs Replacement, CCTV and Westminster Hall DfE School Replacement Programme University of Southampton Scottish Power Property Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service's Learning and Development Centre 22 Bishopsgate Heathrow Terminal 2B Our PMCM Teams include: PMCM Civils Infrastructure & Utilities The PMCM Civil Infrastructure and Utilities Team focuses on the Roads, Aviation, Defence, Industrial, Water and Energy sectors. Within our team we are looking for Graduate Project Managers and Quantity Surveyors to join us. As a Project Manager within our team, you can expect a rich, structured and fast-paced journey that blends technical development with real-world impact. Our graduates help to plan, coordinate and deliver complex civil infrastructure and utilities projects. You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team that transforms ideas into reality across engineering, environmental consulting, and infrastructure. You'll contribute directly, managing timelines, budgets, risks and stakeholder relationships, whilst learning how to lead. Day-to-day activities could include: Project Support & Coordination. Assist in planning, scheduling, and monitoring project progress, identifying potential risks and assisting in developing mitigation strategies. Help prepare project documentation, reports, and presentations. Attend client meetings and support communication between internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders to manage expectations and ensure smooth collaboration. Support financial monitoring and reporting and help ensure projects stay within budget, flag any variances. Assist with managing contracts under frameworks like NEC or bespoke agreements. Learn how to interpret and apply contract terms in real scenarios. Ensure project activities align with WSP's quality management systems and help promote health, safety and sustainability across all phases. As a Graduate Quantity Surveyor in this team, you'll support the commercial and financial management of construction and infrastructure projects across transport, water, and defence. Working with experienced professionals, you'll get involved with cost planning, procurement, contract administration and value engineering, helping clients to manage risks and maximise value throughout the project lifecycle. Day-to-day activities could include: Assisting in preparing initial cost estimates and budgets for construction projects. Supporting feasibility studies and value engineering exercises. Helping draft tender documents and evaluate contractor bids. Contributing to procurement strategy and contract selection. Monitoring contract variations and ensure accurate documentation. Supporting the management of payment applications and interim valuations. Measure quantities on-site or from drawings to assess progress. Value completed work and prepare cost reports. Track project costs and assist in forecasting final account values. Identify risks and opportunities to improve cost efficiency. Attend meetings with clients and contractors. Provide commercial advice and updates on project financials. Compile monthly cost reports, profit/loss summaries, and financial dashboards. Maintain accurate records of project changes and commercial decisions. PMCM Rail As a Graduate Project Manager in the PMCM Rail team you will be involved in the delivery of complex rail projects of regional, national, and international significance. You will assist in the integration of multi-disciplinary design teams, ensuring project delivery safely, of a high-quality, timely, and budget-compliant. Our Graduate Project Managers are curious, adaptable and ready to take on complex projects or programmes of work, alongside Project Managers. You'll collaborate with Clients and with internal multi-disciplinary teams, utilising WSP offices, Client offices and/or site locations to deliver programmes of strategic regional and national importance. You will, on occasion, visit sites in this role. Day-to-day activities could include: Assisting the Project Manager in developing detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk management. Monitoring project progress, identifying potential issues, and implement corrective actions. Assisting the Project Manager in managing project budgets, including cost estimation, tracking, and reporting. Reviewing project expenditures and invoices. Managing changes and delays affecting the project and ensuring these are resolved or mitigated accordingly Dealing with RFIs, early warnings, and general communications to reduce project risk and ensure successful project delivery. As a Graduate Quantity Surveyor in the PMCM Rail team you will be involved in the delivery of complex rail projects of regional, national and international significance. You will support the commercial and financial management of these projects. Working in this team you'll get involved with cost planning, procurement, contract administration and value engineering, helping clients to manage risks as well as maximising value across the project lifecycle. You will on occasion, visit sites in this role. Day-to-day activities could include: Assisting in preparing initial cost estimate and budgets for construction projects. Support feasibility studies and value engineering exercises. Contribute to procurement strategy and contract selection. Supporting the management of payment applications and interim valuations. Measure quantities on-site or from drawings to assess progress. Value completed work and prepare cost reports. Tracking project costs. Identifying risks and opportunities to improve cost efficiency. Compile monthly cost reports, profit/loss summaries and financial dashboards. PMCM Buildings The PMCM Buildings Team focuses on properties and buildings across many sectors including local authorities, residential, education, central government, and commercial sectors. There are opportunities for Graduates in this team to be involved in diverse multi-disciplinary teams at the early stages of projects when project delivery plans are being formed and options are being assessed, through to involvement in the latter stages where facilities are being designed and built. Within our team we are looking for Graduate Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors and Building Surveyors to join us. Day-to-day activities: Planning of Projects Monitoring project progress against the schedule Supporting engagement with stakeholders Developing cost estimates and tracking costs Supporting the management of contracts Be part of WSP's Project Controls team, where you'll help deliver projects that transform cities, infrastructure, and lives. We work across a variety of sectors including Rail, Energy and highways. As a graduate, you'll learn how to keep projects on track-combining document control, performance reporting, and scheduling to drive excellence. Assist in maintaining and updating project schedules using industry-standard tools. Support document control processes . click apply for full job details
Omega Resource Group
Rothwell, Northamptonshire
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.
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.
Colbern Limited
Islington, London
Procurement and Strategic Category Lead Islington Contract £406.96 per day PAYE or £543.04 per day limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35 Our client is looking for an experienced is looking for a Procurement and Strategic Category Lead Will be expected to work a minimum of 2 days a week from the office with expectation of flexibility This is one of many roles we are recruiting for please visit our website colbernlimited co uk Key responsibilities 1. Lead a Category working cross departmentally with the associated strategy, action plan, procurement forward plan pipeline of contracts etc. Occasionally, deputising for the Head of Strategic Procurement and Category Management. Be technically capable to supply expert professional advice and hold with management responsibility across two category strategies. Provide technical and strategic procurement and category management advice to directors, senior managers, your service, cross-organisational boards, public scrutiny boards and essential council partners including Anchor Institutions. Demonstrate extensive strategic procurement and category management acumen with visible confidence and impact understanding. 2. Lead a team of highly skilled cross-organisational subject specialist professionals, as well as team specialist professionals/trainee professionals. Those being lead likely already hold qualifications and experience. Be able to lead on development and project work whilst delivering your category. Support the Head of Procurement and Strategic Category Management adopting a can do and business partner approach. Providing the lead across a range of projects and programmes, strategic procurement and category management-based work, across a range of sites in and out of borough. Manage strategic and operational service aspirations alongside the Head of Strategic Category Management, covering for peers when needed. Drive delivery of personal and organisational targets set for the role and reporting staff. 3. Front and act in the name of and with the authority of the Council on intricate and highly complex and or sensitive strategic procurement and category management matters. Resolve cross-service, cross-borough, cross-organisational procurement and strategic category management issues as and when required. Understand the substantial impact on Council finances and resources of actions, including associated risk and opportunities and display confidence in reporting on matters within your remit. 4. Be responsible and accountable, grounded with an advanced and higher level of knowledge and experience including the skills of a CIPS Global Standards for Procurement and Supply competency level Managerial . Managerial standard requires you to develop, improve and fulfil organisational and functional objectives within procurement and supply. 5. Act as the critical friend, guide and subject matter expert advisor for procurement and strategic category management matters, with legislative, governance and policy frameworks at your fingertips. Appreciate advice shall influence organisations whether public, private and/or voluntary community sector and/or the Council and its leadership team. Build and maintain professional and collaborative working relationships with other key stakeholders impacted by Procurement and Strategic Category Management activities including but not limited to: • Internal colleagues e.g. from commissioners, contract managers, Legal, Finance, Audit, Information Governance, Climate Action, Equalities etc. • External colleagues e.g. from Anchor Institutions, Local Authorities, NHS partners and trusts, collaborative networks etc. This is in addition to impact on residents, service users, partners, having a lasting effect on spend/savings, future council agility, market shaping and achievement of key Council policy including Climate Emergency considerations. 6. Demonstrate regard to delivering value for money, maximising public benefit, transparency and acting with integrity, improving strategic procurement and category management understanding through leadership of your category. Drive improvements through well-researched advanced category management techniques. Consider whole life implications, extending far beyond the legal definition of procurement and actively consider savings and efficiencies. 7. Act as the lead expert in one cross-departmental cutting Category but also be able to provide advice and guidance across at least three other divergent specialist disciplines you oversee including statutory requirements brought about in in legislation, the National Procurement Policy statement and Procurement Policy Notes including. Categories include: • Buildings e.g. housing, public buildings, corporate landlord, capital programmes, repairs etc. • Environment e.g. waste, fleet, parks, parking, climate action, highways, cemeteries etc. • Adult Education, Health and Care e.g. physical disabilities, mental health, community partnerships, age well, public health etc. • Young People s Education, Health and Care e.g. start well, youth offending, domestic violence, schools learning and achievement, children centres etc. • Corporate e.g. cross cutting programmes, agency staff, human resources, insurance, finance, cleaning, civil protection, law and governance, communications, audit etc. • Digital e.g. solution architecture, cyber security, data protection, information governance, software and licencing, data infrastructure etc. The role will have expertise and experience in at least two or more of the category disciplines and demonstrate the ability to implement advanced level commercial practise. Nuances will include spend and income generation. The role will manage contracts centrally and corporate on behalf of the services or overseeing those managing contracts, across all categories. The role will work with all relevant teams. Divergent disciplines may be subject to reasonable additions, amendments or deletions, as required by the Council from time to time and confirmed with the line manager. 8. Lead and maintain contemporary practice which impacts cross departmental Council operations including all staff likely to be involved including tangentially in commissioning, contract management payments, procurement, purchasing, receipt of goods/works/services and/or supply chain and key partner organisations. The field is continuously changing and needing updating, which despite being broadly shaped by legislation, has been designed to allow for extensive flexibility that vastly exceeds normal regulated areas. Positively and constructively contribute to initiatives and activities instigated to develop, change and improve working practices, systems, policy, procedure, guidance etc. 9. Appreciation of where recommendations for change may be so extensive you need the endorsement of wider resource commitments from senior manager, directors and/or Executive or Council approval. Take personal responsibility and accountability for implementing strategic procurement and category management matters, including what ramifications and changes may ensue from implementing that change. 10. Undertaking innovative strategic procurement and category management, horizon scanning, in a situation which will present new and constant changes with internal and external challenges and resistance. Provide unique and tailored responses in a pressured environment with tight deadlines and conflicting priorities, calmly alleviating confrontation internally or politically and potential aggression from impacted users e.g. from services reduced or withdrawn. 11. Confidently manage staff, business, clients or service users in a hostile challenging situation without support when negotiating, adding, changing or withdrawing aspects of strategic procurement and category management. Provide consistent high calibre work on-time, tailoring approaches to the audience, treating people appropriately, without discrimination, acting and communicating in a transparent and proportionate manner, within the procurement legislative and Council governance frameworks. 12. Actively seek ways to reduce economic inequality, share wealth and increase opportunity by creating a sustainable and inclusive local economy, underpinned by a strong community asset base, adapting process to ensure proper market engagement and innovation where appropriate. Interventions shall support sustainability, inclusivity and fairness. 13. Consistent articulation, accurate delivery and effective monitoring of corporate ambitions, social value, community wealth building, inclusive economies, local supply chain and value for money in procurement advice, understanding the impact of your recommendations. Develop complex bids including grant applications, tenders for when the council applies to be a supplier, insourcing assessments, business cases, specifications and strategies. PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE OPPORTUNITIES colbernlimited co uk The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer
Procurement and Strategic Category Lead Islington Contract £406.96 per day PAYE or £543.04 per day limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35 Our client is looking for an experienced is looking for a Procurement and Strategic Category Lead Will be expected to work a minimum of 2 days a week from the office with expectation of flexibility This is one of many roles we are recruiting for please visit our website colbernlimited co uk Key responsibilities 1. Lead a Category working cross departmentally with the associated strategy, action plan, procurement forward plan pipeline of contracts etc. Occasionally, deputising for the Head of Strategic Procurement and Category Management. Be technically capable to supply expert professional advice and hold with management responsibility across two category strategies. Provide technical and strategic procurement and category management advice to directors, senior managers, your service, cross-organisational boards, public scrutiny boards and essential council partners including Anchor Institutions. Demonstrate extensive strategic procurement and category management acumen with visible confidence and impact understanding. 2. Lead a team of highly skilled cross-organisational subject specialist professionals, as well as team specialist professionals/trainee professionals. Those being lead likely already hold qualifications and experience. Be able to lead on development and project work whilst delivering your category. Support the Head of Procurement and Strategic Category Management adopting a can do and business partner approach. Providing the lead across a range of projects and programmes, strategic procurement and category management-based work, across a range of sites in and out of borough. Manage strategic and operational service aspirations alongside the Head of Strategic Category Management, covering for peers when needed. Drive delivery of personal and organisational targets set for the role and reporting staff. 3. Front and act in the name of and with the authority of the Council on intricate and highly complex and or sensitive strategic procurement and category management matters. Resolve cross-service, cross-borough, cross-organisational procurement and strategic category management issues as and when required. Understand the substantial impact on Council finances and resources of actions, including associated risk and opportunities and display confidence in reporting on matters within your remit. 4. Be responsible and accountable, grounded with an advanced and higher level of knowledge and experience including the skills of a CIPS Global Standards for Procurement and Supply competency level Managerial . Managerial standard requires you to develop, improve and fulfil organisational and functional objectives within procurement and supply. 5. Act as the critical friend, guide and subject matter expert advisor for procurement and strategic category management matters, with legislative, governance and policy frameworks at your fingertips. Appreciate advice shall influence organisations whether public, private and/or voluntary community sector and/or the Council and its leadership team. Build and maintain professional and collaborative working relationships with other key stakeholders impacted by Procurement and Strategic Category Management activities including but not limited to: • Internal colleagues e.g. from commissioners, contract managers, Legal, Finance, Audit, Information Governance, Climate Action, Equalities etc. • External colleagues e.g. from Anchor Institutions, Local Authorities, NHS partners and trusts, collaborative networks etc. This is in addition to impact on residents, service users, partners, having a lasting effect on spend/savings, future council agility, market shaping and achievement of key Council policy including Climate Emergency considerations. 6. Demonstrate regard to delivering value for money, maximising public benefit, transparency and acting with integrity, improving strategic procurement and category management understanding through leadership of your category. Drive improvements through well-researched advanced category management techniques. Consider whole life implications, extending far beyond the legal definition of procurement and actively consider savings and efficiencies. 7. Act as the lead expert in one cross-departmental cutting Category but also be able to provide advice and guidance across at least three other divergent specialist disciplines you oversee including statutory requirements brought about in in legislation, the National Procurement Policy statement and Procurement Policy Notes including. Categories include: • Buildings e.g. housing, public buildings, corporate landlord, capital programmes, repairs etc. • Environment e.g. waste, fleet, parks, parking, climate action, highways, cemeteries etc. • Adult Education, Health and Care e.g. physical disabilities, mental health, community partnerships, age well, public health etc. • Young People s Education, Health and Care e.g. start well, youth offending, domestic violence, schools learning and achievement, children centres etc. • Corporate e.g. cross cutting programmes, agency staff, human resources, insurance, finance, cleaning, civil protection, law and governance, communications, audit etc. • Digital e.g. solution architecture, cyber security, data protection, information governance, software and licencing, data infrastructure etc. The role will have expertise and experience in at least two or more of the category disciplines and demonstrate the ability to implement advanced level commercial practise. Nuances will include spend and income generation. The role will manage contracts centrally and corporate on behalf of the services or overseeing those managing contracts, across all categories. The role will work with all relevant teams. Divergent disciplines may be subject to reasonable additions, amendments or deletions, as required by the Council from time to time and confirmed with the line manager. 8. Lead and maintain contemporary practice which impacts cross departmental Council operations including all staff likely to be involved including tangentially in commissioning, contract management payments, procurement, purchasing, receipt of goods/works/services and/or supply chain and key partner organisations. The field is continuously changing and needing updating, which despite being broadly shaped by legislation, has been designed to allow for extensive flexibility that vastly exceeds normal regulated areas. Positively and constructively contribute to initiatives and activities instigated to develop, change and improve working practices, systems, policy, procedure, guidance etc. 9. Appreciation of where recommendations for change may be so extensive you need the endorsement of wider resource commitments from senior manager, directors and/or Executive or Council approval. Take personal responsibility and accountability for implementing strategic procurement and category management matters, including what ramifications and changes may ensue from implementing that change. 10. Undertaking innovative strategic procurement and category management, horizon scanning, in a situation which will present new and constant changes with internal and external challenges and resistance. Provide unique and tailored responses in a pressured environment with tight deadlines and conflicting priorities, calmly alleviating confrontation internally or politically and potential aggression from impacted users e.g. from services reduced or withdrawn. 11. Confidently manage staff, business, clients or service users in a hostile challenging situation without support when negotiating, adding, changing or withdrawing aspects of strategic procurement and category management. Provide consistent high calibre work on-time, tailoring approaches to the audience, treating people appropriately, without discrimination, acting and communicating in a transparent and proportionate manner, within the procurement legislative and Council governance frameworks. 12. Actively seek ways to reduce economic inequality, share wealth and increase opportunity by creating a sustainable and inclusive local economy, underpinned by a strong community asset base, adapting process to ensure proper market engagement and innovation where appropriate. Interventions shall support sustainability, inclusivity and fairness. 13. Consistent articulation, accurate delivery and effective monitoring of corporate ambitions, social value, community wealth building, inclusive economies, local supply chain and value for money in procurement advice, understanding the impact of your recommendations. Develop complex bids including grant applications, tenders for when the council applies to be a supplier, insourcing assessments, business cases, specifications and strategies. PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE OPPORTUNITIES colbernlimited co uk The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer