Our client is seeking an exceptional Commercial Manager with a Quantity Surveying background and extensive experience within the National Highways environment to take a leading role in the procurement of the next generation of Maintenance and Response Contracts (M&R2). This is a pivotal strategic role, positioned at the forefront of one of the UK's most significant infrastructure procurement programmes. What will you be doing? As Commercial Manager, you will be the commercial lead throughout the procurement stage, responsible for shaping commercial strategy, leading supply chain engagement, and managing all contractual and commercial elements of the bid and procurement process. You'll play a critical role in positioning the business for success within the evolving National Highways procurement model and ensuring commercial excellence from the earliest stages. You'll act as Commercial Lead for the procurement of National Highways Maintenance and Response Contracts. Leading the development of commercial and procurement strategies aligned to the new contract model. We'll require you to manage all commercial and contractual aspects of the procurement lifecycle. You'll lead supply chain procurement, engagement, negotiation, and partner selection, supporting and influencing bid strategy, pricing, and risk management. Working closely with senior operational, bid, and executive leadership teams. Offering support during the transition from procurement into mobilisation and delivery phase. You'll manage contract reviews, risk allocation, and commercial structuring. Offering support to the development of innovative commercial delivery models and solutions. Ensuring robust governance, compliance, and commercial best practice. What you'll bring Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or equivalent Professional membership of Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) - desirable Extensive experience within highways maintenance, infrastructure, or civil engineering Experience in major framework procurements and bid leadership roles - highly desirable Proven experience in a Commercial Manager or Senior Commercial role within National Highways maintenance Direct experience supporting or leading procurement and bid phases of major highways contracts Strong expertise in NEC contracts, particularly Term Service and performance-based models Deep understanding of National Highways commercial frameworks and procurement approaches Experience leading supply chain procurement and developing delivery partnerships Strong commercial judgement, risk management capability, and strategic thinking Ability to operate and influence at senior leadership level In addition, this role offers; Company car and fuel card with a range of EV and hybrid vehicles to choose from My Car Choice our salary sacrifice EV/ Hybrid car scheme Private health care and health care cash plan for you and your family 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Holiday purchase scheme Personal Accident Cover Please get in touch asap!
Jun 24, 2026
Full time
Our client is seeking an exceptional Commercial Manager with a Quantity Surveying background and extensive experience within the National Highways environment to take a leading role in the procurement of the next generation of Maintenance and Response Contracts (M&R2). This is a pivotal strategic role, positioned at the forefront of one of the UK's most significant infrastructure procurement programmes. What will you be doing? As Commercial Manager, you will be the commercial lead throughout the procurement stage, responsible for shaping commercial strategy, leading supply chain engagement, and managing all contractual and commercial elements of the bid and procurement process. You'll play a critical role in positioning the business for success within the evolving National Highways procurement model and ensuring commercial excellence from the earliest stages. You'll act as Commercial Lead for the procurement of National Highways Maintenance and Response Contracts. Leading the development of commercial and procurement strategies aligned to the new contract model. We'll require you to manage all commercial and contractual aspects of the procurement lifecycle. You'll lead supply chain procurement, engagement, negotiation, and partner selection, supporting and influencing bid strategy, pricing, and risk management. Working closely with senior operational, bid, and executive leadership teams. Offering support during the transition from procurement into mobilisation and delivery phase. You'll manage contract reviews, risk allocation, and commercial structuring. Offering support to the development of innovative commercial delivery models and solutions. Ensuring robust governance, compliance, and commercial best practice. What you'll bring Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or equivalent Professional membership of Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) - desirable Extensive experience within highways maintenance, infrastructure, or civil engineering Experience in major framework procurements and bid leadership roles - highly desirable Proven experience in a Commercial Manager or Senior Commercial role within National Highways maintenance Direct experience supporting or leading procurement and bid phases of major highways contracts Strong expertise in NEC contracts, particularly Term Service and performance-based models Deep understanding of National Highways commercial frameworks and procurement approaches Experience leading supply chain procurement and developing delivery partnerships Strong commercial judgement, risk management capability, and strategic thinking Ability to operate and influence at senior leadership level In addition, this role offers; Company car and fuel card with a range of EV and hybrid vehicles to choose from My Car Choice our salary sacrifice EV/ Hybrid car scheme Private health care and health care cash plan for you and your family 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Holiday purchase scheme Personal Accident Cover Please get in touch asap!
Contracts Administrator - Fawley Salary: 50,100 - 68,700 per annum ( 25.62 - 35.14 per hour) Our client, a leading industrial operation in Fawley, is hiring a proactive Contracts Administrator to support production and site services. This key role involves managing service contracts, purchase orders, and contractor compliance to ensure smooth operations, cost control, and continuous improvement. What you'll be doing: Administer and monitor service contracts, ensuring contractor compliance with company standards. Create and update Service Requests and Entries in SAP. Maintain contractual documentation, track expiry dates, and support renewal processes. Manage purchase orders, monitor expenditure, and liaise with contractors on invoices and payments. Develop positive relationships with contractors and internal stakeholders. Coordinate fleet and site services, including vehicle servicing and equipment hire. Support health and safety initiatives, ensuring adherence to company policies and reporting non-compliance. Produce reports, track actions, and contribute to stakeholder meetings. What you'll bring: Experience in contract administration, procurement support, or commercial administration. Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail. Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities. Analytical mindset with problem-solving skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. Desirable skills: Experience in industrial, manufacturing, or engineering environments. Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems. Knowledge of fleet management, equipment hire, or service contracts. What we're looking for: A motivated, well-organised professional confident in engaging with stakeholders at all levels. You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, ensuring robust contract processes, safety compliance, and operational excellence. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your commercial and stakeholder management skills within a dynamic, safety-focused setting. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Jun 24, 2026
Seasonal
Contracts Administrator - Fawley Salary: 50,100 - 68,700 per annum ( 25.62 - 35.14 per hour) Our client, a leading industrial operation in Fawley, is hiring a proactive Contracts Administrator to support production and site services. This key role involves managing service contracts, purchase orders, and contractor compliance to ensure smooth operations, cost control, and continuous improvement. What you'll be doing: Administer and monitor service contracts, ensuring contractor compliance with company standards. Create and update Service Requests and Entries in SAP. Maintain contractual documentation, track expiry dates, and support renewal processes. Manage purchase orders, monitor expenditure, and liaise with contractors on invoices and payments. Develop positive relationships with contractors and internal stakeholders. Coordinate fleet and site services, including vehicle servicing and equipment hire. Support health and safety initiatives, ensuring adherence to company policies and reporting non-compliance. Produce reports, track actions, and contribute to stakeholder meetings. What you'll bring: Experience in contract administration, procurement support, or commercial administration. Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail. Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities. Analytical mindset with problem-solving skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. Desirable skills: Experience in industrial, manufacturing, or engineering environments. Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems. Knowledge of fleet management, equipment hire, or service contracts. What we're looking for: A motivated, well-organised professional confident in engaging with stakeholders at all levels. You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, ensuring robust contract processes, safety compliance, and operational excellence. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your commercial and stakeholder management skills within a dynamic, safety-focused setting. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Shape the future of procurement at one of the world's leading creative universities, driving strategic change, sustainability and value at the heart of institutional success. University of the Arts London (UAL) is ranked 2nd in the world for Art and Design according in the 2025 QS World University Rankings. It welcomes a diverse body of almost 23,000 students from more than 130 countries. Established in 2004, UAL brings together 6 esteemed Arts, Design, Fashion and Media Colleges, which were founded in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Operating out of expansive offices within the historic Central Saint Martin's college (less than 10 minutes-walk from Kings Cross Station), this is a vibrant and modern team environment. Core office days for the Procurement team are Tuesdays and Wednesdays and the role also requires regular attendance at other University sites each week to support operational and stakeholder needs. The Opportunity The University is seeking an exceptional procurement leader to join the senior Finance leadership team in a pivotal role reporting to the Chief Finance Officer to shape the future of procurement. This is a unique opportunity to reposition procurement as a key enabler of organisational change across one of the world's foremost creative institutions. You will lead the transformation of procurement into a strategic, value-driving function that underpins UAL's ambitious goals. You will: Design and deliver an integrated procurement model that enhances efficiency, drives value for money, and embeds sustainability at its core Lead the development and delivery of UAL's Procurement Strategy, aligning with the University's mission and financial sustainability objectives Transform procurement and purchasing functions, simplifying processes and embedding best practice Drive measurable improvements in value for money, efficiency, and sustainability outcomes Provide expert strategic advice to senior leaders across academic, research, digital, estates and commercial functions Lead and inspire a high-performing Procurement Team, delivering excellence in category, contract and supplier management About You You are a commercially astute and forward-thinking leader with a passion for transformation and sustainability. You bring: A recognised professional qualification (e.g. MCIPS, CCAB or equivalent) with significant senior-level procurement leadership experience A strong track record of delivering procurement transformation in large, complex, multi-stakeholder environments Deep knowledge of commercial best practice and relevant procurement regulations (including public sector frameworks) Proven ability to develop and implement strategic plans that deliver value for money and organisational efficiency Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with the ability to translate complex data into compelling insight A collaborative leadership style and the ability to inspire high-performing teams and drive cultural change Salary and Benefits The role offers a salary from £90,000 per annum Benefits include: Local Government Pension Scheme (employer contribution is currently 14.9%) 34 days a/l (plus bank holidays) and 2 additional days off to participate in volunteer work for a registered charity Discounted Medical Insurance including Digital GP service, therapies, in-patient and day-case treatment Kindly note that all applications must be submitted via Morgan Law. CVs sent directly to University of the Arts, London will not be considered.
Jun 24, 2026
Full time
Shape the future of procurement at one of the world's leading creative universities, driving strategic change, sustainability and value at the heart of institutional success. University of the Arts London (UAL) is ranked 2nd in the world for Art and Design according in the 2025 QS World University Rankings. It welcomes a diverse body of almost 23,000 students from more than 130 countries. Established in 2004, UAL brings together 6 esteemed Arts, Design, Fashion and Media Colleges, which were founded in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Operating out of expansive offices within the historic Central Saint Martin's college (less than 10 minutes-walk from Kings Cross Station), this is a vibrant and modern team environment. Core office days for the Procurement team are Tuesdays and Wednesdays and the role also requires regular attendance at other University sites each week to support operational and stakeholder needs. The Opportunity The University is seeking an exceptional procurement leader to join the senior Finance leadership team in a pivotal role reporting to the Chief Finance Officer to shape the future of procurement. This is a unique opportunity to reposition procurement as a key enabler of organisational change across one of the world's foremost creative institutions. You will lead the transformation of procurement into a strategic, value-driving function that underpins UAL's ambitious goals. You will: Design and deliver an integrated procurement model that enhances efficiency, drives value for money, and embeds sustainability at its core Lead the development and delivery of UAL's Procurement Strategy, aligning with the University's mission and financial sustainability objectives Transform procurement and purchasing functions, simplifying processes and embedding best practice Drive measurable improvements in value for money, efficiency, and sustainability outcomes Provide expert strategic advice to senior leaders across academic, research, digital, estates and commercial functions Lead and inspire a high-performing Procurement Team, delivering excellence in category, contract and supplier management About You You are a commercially astute and forward-thinking leader with a passion for transformation and sustainability. You bring: A recognised professional qualification (e.g. MCIPS, CCAB or equivalent) with significant senior-level procurement leadership experience A strong track record of delivering procurement transformation in large, complex, multi-stakeholder environments Deep knowledge of commercial best practice and relevant procurement regulations (including public sector frameworks) Proven ability to develop and implement strategic plans that deliver value for money and organisational efficiency Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with the ability to translate complex data into compelling insight A collaborative leadership style and the ability to inspire high-performing teams and drive cultural change Salary and Benefits The role offers a salary from £90,000 per annum Benefits include: Local Government Pension Scheme (employer contribution is currently 14.9%) 34 days a/l (plus bank holidays) and 2 additional days off to participate in volunteer work for a registered charity Discounted Medical Insurance including Digital GP service, therapies, in-patient and day-case treatment Kindly note that all applications must be submitted via Morgan Law. CVs sent directly to University of the Arts, London will not be considered.
A well-established construction and property consultancy is looking to appoint a Project Quantity Surveyor to join their growing Manchester team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recently qualified Project Quantity Surveyor who is looking to develop their career across a varied workload, including public sector, Ministry of Justice and hotel projects. The successful Project Quantity Surveyor will be joining a supportive commercial team and will be involved in delivering projects from early cost planning through to final account. This role would suit a Project Quantity Surveyor who qualified within the last five years and is keen to build on their consultancy experience within a professional and structured environment. The Role The Project Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for managing cost control, procurement, valuations, variations and reporting across a range of projects. Their duties will include preparing cost plans, tender documentation, contract administration support, interim valuations and final accounts. The Project Quantity Surveyor will work closely with senior members of the team, clients and project stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on budget and to a high standard. They will also be expected to provide clear commercial advice and maintain strong client relationships throughout each stage of the project. The Candidate The ideal Project Quantity Surveyor will have a quantity surveying degree or equivalent construction-related qualification and will ideally be MRICS qualified, working towards MRICS, or recently chartered. They should have consultancy or client-side quantity surveying experience and a good understanding of JCT and/or NEC contracts. Experience across public sector, MOJ, hotels, commercial or wider build projects would be highly beneficial. The successful Project Quantity Surveyor will be commercially aware, well organised and confident communicating with clients, consultants and contractors. The Opportunity This is a strong opportunity for a Project Quantity Surveyor to join a respected consultancy with a healthy pipeline of work in Manchester. They will benefit from career development, exposure to interesting projects and support from an experienced team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Project Quantity Surveyor looking to further their career within a respected consultancy delivering projects across the UK. What's in it for you? 40,000 - 55,000+ 28 Days holiday + Bank holidays Health insurance Hybrid working Generous Pension Plan Life assurance Mobile and Laptop Car allowance Regular socials Cycle to work scheme Supportive culture Flexible working conditions Great work-life balance Income protection Internal training programmes Death in Service contribution Health & Wellness programme If you are a Project Quantity Surveyor considering your career opportunities, then please contact Dominic Jansen at Brandon James. (phone number removed) Reference Employers Agent / Surveying / Construction / MRICS / FRICS / Quantity Surveyor / Contract Administration / Associate Director / Construction Consultancy / Fee Generation / Pre-Construction Planning / Quantity Surveying / QS / Cost Manager / Cost Consultant / Consultancy
Jun 24, 2026
Full time
A well-established construction and property consultancy is looking to appoint a Project Quantity Surveyor to join their growing Manchester team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recently qualified Project Quantity Surveyor who is looking to develop their career across a varied workload, including public sector, Ministry of Justice and hotel projects. The successful Project Quantity Surveyor will be joining a supportive commercial team and will be involved in delivering projects from early cost planning through to final account. This role would suit a Project Quantity Surveyor who qualified within the last five years and is keen to build on their consultancy experience within a professional and structured environment. The Role The Project Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for managing cost control, procurement, valuations, variations and reporting across a range of projects. Their duties will include preparing cost plans, tender documentation, contract administration support, interim valuations and final accounts. The Project Quantity Surveyor will work closely with senior members of the team, clients and project stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on budget and to a high standard. They will also be expected to provide clear commercial advice and maintain strong client relationships throughout each stage of the project. The Candidate The ideal Project Quantity Surveyor will have a quantity surveying degree or equivalent construction-related qualification and will ideally be MRICS qualified, working towards MRICS, or recently chartered. They should have consultancy or client-side quantity surveying experience and a good understanding of JCT and/or NEC contracts. Experience across public sector, MOJ, hotels, commercial or wider build projects would be highly beneficial. The successful Project Quantity Surveyor will be commercially aware, well organised and confident communicating with clients, consultants and contractors. The Opportunity This is a strong opportunity for a Project Quantity Surveyor to join a respected consultancy with a healthy pipeline of work in Manchester. They will benefit from career development, exposure to interesting projects and support from an experienced team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Project Quantity Surveyor looking to further their career within a respected consultancy delivering projects across the UK. What's in it for you? 40,000 - 55,000+ 28 Days holiday + Bank holidays Health insurance Hybrid working Generous Pension Plan Life assurance Mobile and Laptop Car allowance Regular socials Cycle to work scheme Supportive culture Flexible working conditions Great work-life balance Income protection Internal training programmes Death in Service contribution Health & Wellness programme If you are a Project Quantity Surveyor considering your career opportunities, then please contact Dominic Jansen at Brandon James. (phone number removed) Reference Employers Agent / Surveying / Construction / MRICS / FRICS / Quantity Surveyor / Contract Administration / Associate Director / Construction Consultancy / Fee Generation / Pre-Construction Planning / Quantity Surveying / QS / Cost Manager / Cost Consultant / Consultancy
MEP Senior Quantity Surveyor - Data Centre Projects Opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor specalising in M&E to work for a multi-billion turnover construction and development business with a dedicated Data Centre division. This is an exciting new role to be part of some interesting and high complex Data Centres across Hyperscale and Colocation facilities, mission critical and fit out and infrastructure works. This opportunity is to work for an Established UK Tier On Contractor with a strong reputation, a clear growth plan and a consistent track record on delivering a portfolio of projects. Our client is proud to have an impressive retention rate for their employees and a wealth of experience and skill set across their leadership and wider site teams. About the role of MEP Senior Quantity Surveyor Our client is looking for a MEP Senior Quantity Surveyor to join an experienced and dynamic commercial team working on a large Data Centre Campus worth 1 Billion. For this project you will initially be based at their head quarters in London, working on the preconstruction services agreement with a plan of being site based at the start of 2027. For this role you will be responsible for early procurement of multiple packages working closely with the wider commercial team reporting directly into a Commercial Manager. With this project being a large Hyperscale Data centre Campus for a blue-chip client which includes two Data centre buildings and a 140 Megavolt-Amperes substation. The project will be live on-site in Buckinghamshire next year with a completion date of 2029. Responsibilities for MEP Senior Quantity Surveyor Understand, promote and work within the company values and comply with all the procedures Support financial responsibility for the project, ensuring the project team achieve or exceed their set budgeted targets Support commercial strategy including procurement, tendering, negotiation and subcontract documentation Support change Management including client change, scope variations and programme changes. Supporting with Tender Presentations, interviews, and negotiations with client Develop and deliver the PCSA agreement, through to delivery and final accounts Build relationships within the business, suppliers, sub-contracts, clients, consultants and all other stakeholders involved in the projects Place Purchase Orders & Sub-Contracts in line with the Procurement Schedule Work as part of the site and commercial team to strive to achieve or exceed targets Requirements for MEP Senior Quantity Surveyor 7+ Years experience within Construction commercial position with a Main Contractor Good Communication skills Strong knowledge of working within Mechanical and Electrical ith a Main Contractor or Sub Contractor Degree qualified in relevant discipline Experience of JCT Form of contract What we offer for MEP Senior Quantity Surveyor Our client, a Tier One Main contractor has grown from strength to strength, with some long-term relationships within the Data Centre Market including specialist subcontractors and supply chain partners. As the company continues to expand and start new high value projects, this is a great opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to come in and establish themselves and progress up. Our client is proud to promote some of their core values including Collaboration, Integrity, safety and excellence in delivery with their continued commitment to low carbon construction methods, and use of modern construction methods This is a great opportunity to join a business that has good support and structure in place for their employees. Our client is known for investing in their commercial teams with a clear development plan and mentors that promote RICS Chartership. Competitive salary in line with Market rate Annual Discretionary bonus, company pension scheme, Car allowance of circa 6000, all travel expenses from home to work fully reimbursed, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increases with service), Employee Assistance programme, Life assurance cover, Professional membership support and training and development programmes. If you want to hear more about this MEP Senior Quantity Surveyor role, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Charlotte Mead in our London Office on (phone number removed).
Jun 24, 2026
Full time
MEP Senior Quantity Surveyor - Data Centre Projects Opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor specalising in M&E to work for a multi-billion turnover construction and development business with a dedicated Data Centre division. This is an exciting new role to be part of some interesting and high complex Data Centres across Hyperscale and Colocation facilities, mission critical and fit out and infrastructure works. This opportunity is to work for an Established UK Tier On Contractor with a strong reputation, a clear growth plan and a consistent track record on delivering a portfolio of projects. Our client is proud to have an impressive retention rate for their employees and a wealth of experience and skill set across their leadership and wider site teams. About the role of MEP Senior Quantity Surveyor Our client is looking for a MEP Senior Quantity Surveyor to join an experienced and dynamic commercial team working on a large Data Centre Campus worth 1 Billion. For this project you will initially be based at their head quarters in London, working on the preconstruction services agreement with a plan of being site based at the start of 2027. For this role you will be responsible for early procurement of multiple packages working closely with the wider commercial team reporting directly into a Commercial Manager. With this project being a large Hyperscale Data centre Campus for a blue-chip client which includes two Data centre buildings and a 140 Megavolt-Amperes substation. The project will be live on-site in Buckinghamshire next year with a completion date of 2029. Responsibilities for MEP Senior Quantity Surveyor Understand, promote and work within the company values and comply with all the procedures Support financial responsibility for the project, ensuring the project team achieve or exceed their set budgeted targets Support commercial strategy including procurement, tendering, negotiation and subcontract documentation Support change Management including client change, scope variations and programme changes. Supporting with Tender Presentations, interviews, and negotiations with client Develop and deliver the PCSA agreement, through to delivery and final accounts Build relationships within the business, suppliers, sub-contracts, clients, consultants and all other stakeholders involved in the projects Place Purchase Orders & Sub-Contracts in line with the Procurement Schedule Work as part of the site and commercial team to strive to achieve or exceed targets Requirements for MEP Senior Quantity Surveyor 7+ Years experience within Construction commercial position with a Main Contractor Good Communication skills Strong knowledge of working within Mechanical and Electrical ith a Main Contractor or Sub Contractor Degree qualified in relevant discipline Experience of JCT Form of contract What we offer for MEP Senior Quantity Surveyor Our client, a Tier One Main contractor has grown from strength to strength, with some long-term relationships within the Data Centre Market including specialist subcontractors and supply chain partners. As the company continues to expand and start new high value projects, this is a great opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to come in and establish themselves and progress up. Our client is proud to promote some of their core values including Collaboration, Integrity, safety and excellence in delivery with their continued commitment to low carbon construction methods, and use of modern construction methods This is a great opportunity to join a business that has good support and structure in place for their employees. Our client is known for investing in their commercial teams with a clear development plan and mentors that promote RICS Chartership. Competitive salary in line with Market rate Annual Discretionary bonus, company pension scheme, Car allowance of circa 6000, all travel expenses from home to work fully reimbursed, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increases with service), Employee Assistance programme, Life assurance cover, Professional membership support and training and development programmes. If you want to hear more about this MEP Senior Quantity Surveyor role, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Charlotte Mead in our London Office on (phone number removed).
A leading international construction and property consultancy with a strong European presence is seeking an ambitious and capable Project Manager to join their expanding Oxford team. This Project Manager role offers the opportunity to deliver a diverse range of projects across the public sector, healthcare, hotel and commercial sectors, with occasional residential schemes also forming part of the portfolio. The successful Project Manager will join a collaborative and fast-growing consultancy known for its strong progression routes, flexible working culture and supportive professional development environment. This Project Manager position is ideally suited to a confident and proactive individual capable of managing projects independently with minimal oversight. The Project Manager will gain exposure to both UK and European projects while working alongside experienced industry professionals in a modern and forward-thinking business. You must have prior construction consultancy experience to be consdiered for this role. The Project Manager's role The successful Project Manager will oversee projects from inception through to completion across a variety of sectors including healthcare, hotels and public sector developments. Key responsibilities include: Managing projects through all RIBA stages Coordinating consultants, contractors and client stakeholders Preparing and maintaining project programmes and reporting Managing risk, procurement and change control processes Monitoring project budgets and delivery timelines Supporting contract administration duties Attending client and site meetings across the UK and occasionally Europe Delivering projects to a high professional standard with minimal supervision The Project Manager The consultancy is seeking a driven and organised Project Manager with: Previous consultancy or client-side project management experience Experience within public sector, healthcare, hotel or commercial projects Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects Degree qualified in Project Management, Construction or similar Full UK driving licence Willingness to travel occasionally within Europe for projects Working towards or chartered with RICS, APM or CIOB preferred In Return? 45,000 - 55,000 Car allowance Hybrid and flexible working APC support Fast-track progression opportunities Pension scheme Private healthcare Exposure to international projects Collaborative and supportive team environment Project Manager Construction Project Manager Healthcare Projects Public Sector Projects Hotel Developments Oxford Project Manager
Jun 24, 2026
Full time
A leading international construction and property consultancy with a strong European presence is seeking an ambitious and capable Project Manager to join their expanding Oxford team. This Project Manager role offers the opportunity to deliver a diverse range of projects across the public sector, healthcare, hotel and commercial sectors, with occasional residential schemes also forming part of the portfolio. The successful Project Manager will join a collaborative and fast-growing consultancy known for its strong progression routes, flexible working culture and supportive professional development environment. This Project Manager position is ideally suited to a confident and proactive individual capable of managing projects independently with minimal oversight. The Project Manager will gain exposure to both UK and European projects while working alongside experienced industry professionals in a modern and forward-thinking business. You must have prior construction consultancy experience to be consdiered for this role. The Project Manager's role The successful Project Manager will oversee projects from inception through to completion across a variety of sectors including healthcare, hotels and public sector developments. Key responsibilities include: Managing projects through all RIBA stages Coordinating consultants, contractors and client stakeholders Preparing and maintaining project programmes and reporting Managing risk, procurement and change control processes Monitoring project budgets and delivery timelines Supporting contract administration duties Attending client and site meetings across the UK and occasionally Europe Delivering projects to a high professional standard with minimal supervision The Project Manager The consultancy is seeking a driven and organised Project Manager with: Previous consultancy or client-side project management experience Experience within public sector, healthcare, hotel or commercial projects Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects Degree qualified in Project Management, Construction or similar Full UK driving licence Willingness to travel occasionally within Europe for projects Working towards or chartered with RICS, APM or CIOB preferred In Return? 45,000 - 55,000 Car allowance Hybrid and flexible working APC support Fast-track progression opportunities Pension scheme Private healthcare Exposure to international projects Collaborative and supportive team environment Project Manager Construction Project Manager Healthcare Projects Public Sector Projects Hotel Developments Oxford Project Manager
Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Data Centre Projects Opportunity for a Assistant Quantity Surveyor to work for a multi-billion turnover construction and development business with a dedicated Data Centre division. This is an exciting new role to be part of some interesting and high complex Data Centres across Hyperscale and Colocation facilities, mission critical and fit out and infrastructure works. This opportunity is to work for an Established UK Tier On Contractor with a strong reputation, a clear growth plan and a consistent track record on delivering a portfolio of projects. Our client is proud to have an impressive retention rate for their employees and a wealth of experience and skill set across their leadership and wider site teams. About the role of Assistant Quantity Surveyor Our client is looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join an experienced and dynamic commercial team working on a large Data Centre Campus worth 1 Billion. For this project you will initially be based at their head quarters in London, working on the preconstruction services agreement with a plan of being site based at the start of 2027. For this role you will be responsible for early procurement of multiple packages working closely with the wider commercial team reporting directly into a Senior Quantity Surveyor With this project being a large Hyperscale Data centre Campus for a blue-chip client which includes two Data centre buildings and a 140 Megavolt-Amperes substation. The project will be live on-site next year with a completion date of 2029. Responsibilities for Assistant Quantity Surveyor Understand, promote and work within the company values and comply with all the procedures Support financial responsibility for the project, ensuring the project team achieve or exceed their set budgeted targets Support commercial strategy including procurement, tendering, negotiation and subcontract documentation Support change Management including client change, scope variations and programme changes. Supporting with Tender Presentations, interviews, and negotiations with client Develop and deliver the PCSA agreement, through to delivery and final accounts Build relationships within the business, suppliers, sub-contracts, clients, consultants and all other stakeholders involved in the projects Place Purchase Orders & Sub-Contracts in line with the Procurement Schedule Work as part of the site and commercial team to strive to achieve or exceed targets Requirements for Assistant Quantity Surveyor 4+ Years experience within Construction commercial position with a Main Contractor Good Communication skills Strong knowledge of contracts with ability to deliver projects Degree qualified in relevant discipline or working towards on a day release basis What we offer for Assistant Quantity Surveyor Our client, a Tier One Main contractor has grown from strength to strength, with some long-term relationships within the Data Centre Market including specialist subcontractors and supply chain partners. As the company continues to expand and start new high value projects, this is a great opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to come in and establish themselves and progress up. Our client is proud to promote some of their core values including Collaboration, Integrity, safety and excellence in delivery with their continued commitment to low carbon construction methods, and use of modern construction methods This is a great opportunity to join a business that has good support and structure in place for their employees. Our client is known for investing in their commercial teams with a clear development plan and mentors that promote RICS Chartership. Competitive salary in line with Market rate Annual Discretionary bonus, company pension scheme, Car allowance of circa 6000, all travel expenses from home to work fully reimbursed, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increases with service), Employee Assistance programme, Life assurance cover, Professional membership support and training and development programmes. If you want to hear more about this Quantity Surveyor role, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Charlotte Mead in our London Office on (phone number removed).
Jun 24, 2026
Full time
Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Data Centre Projects Opportunity for a Assistant Quantity Surveyor to work for a multi-billion turnover construction and development business with a dedicated Data Centre division. This is an exciting new role to be part of some interesting and high complex Data Centres across Hyperscale and Colocation facilities, mission critical and fit out and infrastructure works. This opportunity is to work for an Established UK Tier On Contractor with a strong reputation, a clear growth plan and a consistent track record on delivering a portfolio of projects. Our client is proud to have an impressive retention rate for their employees and a wealth of experience and skill set across their leadership and wider site teams. About the role of Assistant Quantity Surveyor Our client is looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join an experienced and dynamic commercial team working on a large Data Centre Campus worth 1 Billion. For this project you will initially be based at their head quarters in London, working on the preconstruction services agreement with a plan of being site based at the start of 2027. For this role you will be responsible for early procurement of multiple packages working closely with the wider commercial team reporting directly into a Senior Quantity Surveyor With this project being a large Hyperscale Data centre Campus for a blue-chip client which includes two Data centre buildings and a 140 Megavolt-Amperes substation. The project will be live on-site next year with a completion date of 2029. Responsibilities for Assistant Quantity Surveyor Understand, promote and work within the company values and comply with all the procedures Support financial responsibility for the project, ensuring the project team achieve or exceed their set budgeted targets Support commercial strategy including procurement, tendering, negotiation and subcontract documentation Support change Management including client change, scope variations and programme changes. Supporting with Tender Presentations, interviews, and negotiations with client Develop and deliver the PCSA agreement, through to delivery and final accounts Build relationships within the business, suppliers, sub-contracts, clients, consultants and all other stakeholders involved in the projects Place Purchase Orders & Sub-Contracts in line with the Procurement Schedule Work as part of the site and commercial team to strive to achieve or exceed targets Requirements for Assistant Quantity Surveyor 4+ Years experience within Construction commercial position with a Main Contractor Good Communication skills Strong knowledge of contracts with ability to deliver projects Degree qualified in relevant discipline or working towards on a day release basis What we offer for Assistant Quantity Surveyor Our client, a Tier One Main contractor has grown from strength to strength, with some long-term relationships within the Data Centre Market including specialist subcontractors and supply chain partners. As the company continues to expand and start new high value projects, this is a great opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to come in and establish themselves and progress up. Our client is proud to promote some of their core values including Collaboration, Integrity, safety and excellence in delivery with their continued commitment to low carbon construction methods, and use of modern construction methods This is a great opportunity to join a business that has good support and structure in place for their employees. Our client is known for investing in their commercial teams with a clear development plan and mentors that promote RICS Chartership. Competitive salary in line with Market rate Annual Discretionary bonus, company pension scheme, Car allowance of circa 6000, all travel expenses from home to work fully reimbursed, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increases with service), Employee Assistance programme, Life assurance cover, Professional membership support and training and development programmes. If you want to hear more about this Quantity Surveyor role, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Charlotte Mead in our London Office on (phone number removed).
SAP Ariba Architect - Hybrid London - £700/day Outside IR35 - 12 Month Contract Lead the architecture and design of Source-to-Pay (S2P) solutions, covering supplier onboarding, sourcing, procurement, contract management, invoicing, and payment processes, ensuring alignment with business objectives and operating models. Define scalable, standardised, and integrated solutions using procurement platforms, driving fit-to-standard adoption, clean-core principles, and effective system integration across the enterprise landscape. Partner with business stakeholders, architects, and delivery teams to translate requirements into end-to-end solution designs, identify process and technology gaps, and ensure high-quality, pragmatic outcomes. Own architectural governance and design documentation, including data flows, integration patterns, and application landscape alignment, while promoting data quality, reusability, compliance, and enterprise architecture best practices. SAP Ariba Architect - Hybrid London - £700/day Outside IR35 - 12 Month Contract bluewaveSELECT is a global recruitment business that is exclusively focused on SAP. Involved in placing over 4,000 SAP professionals, our team has helped deliver some of the highest-profile SAP programmes for some of the most recognisable brands all over the world. We are on a mission to become the world's most trusted SAP recruitment business, delivering our unique wow factor by consistently exceeding expectations for both our customers and our network of SAP professionals. We are an official SAP partner, you will find us on the Ariba Network and we have a 5-Star approval rating on TrustPilot from fellow SAP enthusiasts. Whether this will be your first experience with us, or you are a bluewaveSELECT regular, we look forward to working with you! Disclaimer; We try and contact all applicants to every advert, however due to volumes of responses with some adverts we may not be able to get back to you in all cases. If you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please take it that your application has been unsuccessful. Please note, your profile will be rejected if you do not meet language or legislation criteria. Thank you
Jun 24, 2026
Contractor
SAP Ariba Architect - Hybrid London - £700/day Outside IR35 - 12 Month Contract Lead the architecture and design of Source-to-Pay (S2P) solutions, covering supplier onboarding, sourcing, procurement, contract management, invoicing, and payment processes, ensuring alignment with business objectives and operating models. Define scalable, standardised, and integrated solutions using procurement platforms, driving fit-to-standard adoption, clean-core principles, and effective system integration across the enterprise landscape. Partner with business stakeholders, architects, and delivery teams to translate requirements into end-to-end solution designs, identify process and technology gaps, and ensure high-quality, pragmatic outcomes. Own architectural governance and design documentation, including data flows, integration patterns, and application landscape alignment, while promoting data quality, reusability, compliance, and enterprise architecture best practices. SAP Ariba Architect - Hybrid London - £700/day Outside IR35 - 12 Month Contract bluewaveSELECT is a global recruitment business that is exclusively focused on SAP. Involved in placing over 4,000 SAP professionals, our team has helped deliver some of the highest-profile SAP programmes for some of the most recognisable brands all over the world. We are on a mission to become the world's most trusted SAP recruitment business, delivering our unique wow factor by consistently exceeding expectations for both our customers and our network of SAP professionals. We are an official SAP partner, you will find us on the Ariba Network and we have a 5-Star approval rating on TrustPilot from fellow SAP enthusiasts. Whether this will be your first experience with us, or you are a bluewaveSELECT regular, we look forward to working with you! Disclaimer; We try and contact all applicants to every advert, however due to volumes of responses with some adverts we may not be able to get back to you in all cases. If you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please take it that your application has been unsuccessful. Please note, your profile will be rejected if you do not meet language or legislation criteria. Thank you
A modern, tech-driven consultancy in St Albans is looking to bring in an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support its expanding portfolio of projects. This is a genuinely different opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor -one that blends traditional cost management with a more data-led, forward-thinking approach across infrastructure, utilities, and commercial schemes. The Assistant Quantity Surveyor will not just support projects, but actively contribute to how they're shaped and delivered. This Assistant Quantity Surveyor role is ideal for someone who wants more than routine tasks, offering exposure to innovative project environments. The Assistant Quantity Surveyor will join a business that values adaptability, collaboration, and fresh thinking. For an Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to break away from the standard consultancy mould, this role offers a refreshing change. The Assistant Quantity Surveyor's role The Assistant Quantity Surveyor will work closely with project teams to support cost and commercial management across multiple schemes. The Assistant Quantity Surveyor will assist in building cost models, supporting procurement strategies, and contributing to contract administration processes. As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you'll be involved in analysing project data, supporting decision-making, and engaging with clients and contractors throughout delivery. The Assistant Quantity Surveyor will also help manage valuations, variations, and reporting, gaining a well-rounded and practical understanding of project finances. The Assistant Quantity Surveyor The successful Assistant Quantity Surveyor will have around 1-3 years' experience within a consultancy or contractor environment. An Assistant Quantity Surveyor should have a solid grounding in core QS principles, with an interest in modern construction methods or data-driven project delivery. Familiarity with NEC or JCT contracts will be beneficial for this Assistant Quantity Surveyor role. A relevant degree is preferred, alongside a desire to progress towards professional accreditation. The Assistant Quantity Surveyor will be curious, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-moving, evolving environment. In Return? 35,000 - 45,000 salary (depending on experience) St Albans location with varied project exposure Opportunity to work in a modern, forward-thinking consultancy Clear development pathway and progression opportunities Supportive, collaborative team with a different approach Assistant Quantity Surveyor Quantity Surveying Infrastructure Utilities NEC St Albans Jobs (phone number removed) Reference Quantity Surveyor / Project Manager / Project Management / Employers Agent / Surveying / Construction / Building Surveyor / MRICS / MICOB / MAPM / FRICS / Contract Administration / Associate Director / Construction Consultancy
Jun 24, 2026
Full time
A modern, tech-driven consultancy in St Albans is looking to bring in an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support its expanding portfolio of projects. This is a genuinely different opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor -one that blends traditional cost management with a more data-led, forward-thinking approach across infrastructure, utilities, and commercial schemes. The Assistant Quantity Surveyor will not just support projects, but actively contribute to how they're shaped and delivered. This Assistant Quantity Surveyor role is ideal for someone who wants more than routine tasks, offering exposure to innovative project environments. The Assistant Quantity Surveyor will join a business that values adaptability, collaboration, and fresh thinking. For an Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to break away from the standard consultancy mould, this role offers a refreshing change. The Assistant Quantity Surveyor's role The Assistant Quantity Surveyor will work closely with project teams to support cost and commercial management across multiple schemes. The Assistant Quantity Surveyor will assist in building cost models, supporting procurement strategies, and contributing to contract administration processes. As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you'll be involved in analysing project data, supporting decision-making, and engaging with clients and contractors throughout delivery. The Assistant Quantity Surveyor will also help manage valuations, variations, and reporting, gaining a well-rounded and practical understanding of project finances. The Assistant Quantity Surveyor The successful Assistant Quantity Surveyor will have around 1-3 years' experience within a consultancy or contractor environment. An Assistant Quantity Surveyor should have a solid grounding in core QS principles, with an interest in modern construction methods or data-driven project delivery. Familiarity with NEC or JCT contracts will be beneficial for this Assistant Quantity Surveyor role. A relevant degree is preferred, alongside a desire to progress towards professional accreditation. The Assistant Quantity Surveyor will be curious, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-moving, evolving environment. In Return? 35,000 - 45,000 salary (depending on experience) St Albans location with varied project exposure Opportunity to work in a modern, forward-thinking consultancy Clear development pathway and progression opportunities Supportive, collaborative team with a different approach Assistant Quantity Surveyor Quantity Surveying Infrastructure Utilities NEC St Albans Jobs (phone number removed) Reference Quantity Surveyor / Project Manager / Project Management / Employers Agent / Surveying / Construction / Building Surveyor / MRICS / MICOB / MAPM / FRICS / Contract Administration / Associate Director / Construction Consultancy
A growing construction consultancy in Kent is looking for a Project Manager to join their expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager with residential experience to work across a varied portfolio of projects, while developing their career within a supportive consultancy environment. The Project Manager will be delivering residential schemes alongside a wider mix of construction projects across Kent and the surrounding areas. This Project Manager role would suit a capable Project Manager who is confident managing projects from early stages through to completion, liaising with clients, consultants, contractors, and wider project teams. The successful Project Manager will be organised, client-facing, and able to take responsibility for programme, risk, quality, and project delivery. You must have prior construction consultancy experience to be considered for this role. The Project Manager's role The Project Manager will support the delivery of residential and other sector projects, working across both pre-contract and post-contract stages. The Project Manager will be responsible for managing project programmes, preparing reports, chairing meetings, coordinating consultants, tracking risks, liaising with contractors, and supporting procurement and contract administration duties. The Project Manager will also assist with Employer's Agent duties where required, helping to manage instructions, valuations, change control, progress reporting, and handover processes. This Project Manager position would suit someone who wants variety, responsibility, and the opportunity to build strong experience across residential and mixed-sector projects. The Project Manager The successful Project Manager will have: Prior experience working within a construction consultancy environment Residential project experience Experience across other sectors such as commercial, education, healthcare, leisure, or mixed-use would be beneficial A degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying, or a similar construction-related subject MRICS, MAPM, MCIOB, or working towards a relevant professional qualification Good knowledge of JCT contracts Employer's Agent experience would be advantageous Strong communication, organisation, and client-facing skills A proactive and professional approach to project delivery In Return? 45,000 - 55,000 Pension contribution Professional development support Support towards chartership Varied residential and mixed-sector projects Kent-based project portfolio Career progression opportunities Supportive consultancy environment Long-term project pipeline Project Manager Kent Project Manager Residential Project Manager Construction Project Manager Employer's Agent Construction Consultancy
Jun 24, 2026
Full time
A growing construction consultancy in Kent is looking for a Project Manager to join their expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager with residential experience to work across a varied portfolio of projects, while developing their career within a supportive consultancy environment. The Project Manager will be delivering residential schemes alongside a wider mix of construction projects across Kent and the surrounding areas. This Project Manager role would suit a capable Project Manager who is confident managing projects from early stages through to completion, liaising with clients, consultants, contractors, and wider project teams. The successful Project Manager will be organised, client-facing, and able to take responsibility for programme, risk, quality, and project delivery. You must have prior construction consultancy experience to be considered for this role. The Project Manager's role The Project Manager will support the delivery of residential and other sector projects, working across both pre-contract and post-contract stages. The Project Manager will be responsible for managing project programmes, preparing reports, chairing meetings, coordinating consultants, tracking risks, liaising with contractors, and supporting procurement and contract administration duties. The Project Manager will also assist with Employer's Agent duties where required, helping to manage instructions, valuations, change control, progress reporting, and handover processes. This Project Manager position would suit someone who wants variety, responsibility, and the opportunity to build strong experience across residential and mixed-sector projects. The Project Manager The successful Project Manager will have: Prior experience working within a construction consultancy environment Residential project experience Experience across other sectors such as commercial, education, healthcare, leisure, or mixed-use would be beneficial A degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying, or a similar construction-related subject MRICS, MAPM, MCIOB, or working towards a relevant professional qualification Good knowledge of JCT contracts Employer's Agent experience would be advantageous Strong communication, organisation, and client-facing skills A proactive and professional approach to project delivery In Return? 45,000 - 55,000 Pension contribution Professional development support Support towards chartership Varied residential and mixed-sector projects Kent-based project portfolio Career progression opportunities Supportive consultancy environment Long-term project pipeline Project Manager Kent Project Manager Residential Project Manager Construction Project Manager Employer's Agent Construction Consultancy
An established and forward-thinking construction consultancy is seeking a talented Project Quantity Surveyor to join their growing Ipswich office. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven Project Quantity Surveyor looking to work on a diverse range of projects within a supportive and collaborative consultancy environment. The successful Project Quantity Surveyor will join a respected multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality schemes across sectors including commercial, education, residential, healthcare, and public sector developments. This role would suit a client-facing Project Quantity Surveyor eager to take ownership of projects while continuing to progress professionally within a growing consultancy. The consultancy is particularly keen to speak with an ambitious Project Quantity Surveyor who enjoys both pre and post contract responsibilities and is looking for long-term career development. With a strong pipeline of secured work, this is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Project Quantity Surveyor to play a key role within an expanding regional team. The Project Quantity Surveyor Role The successful Project Quantity Surveyor will manage projects from inception through to completion while supporting senior team members on larger schemes. Responsibilities will include: Delivering full pre and post contract Quantity Surveying services Preparing cost plans, estimates, and tender documentation Managing procurement processes and contract administration Attending client and project meetings Monitoring project costs and reporting on financial performance Supporting the delivery of projects across multiple sectors Building and maintaining strong client relationships The Project Quantity Surveyor The consultancy is seeking an enthusiastic and commercially aware Project Quantity Surveyor with consultancy experience. Requirements include: Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related field Consultancy Quantity Surveying experience Strong pre and post contract knowledge Experience working across multiple project sectors Excellent communication and client-facing skills MRICS or working towards chartership preferred UK construction market knowledge In Return? 50,000 - 60,000 basic salary Bonus scheme Hybrid working Pension contribution Private healthcare APC support if required Professional membership fees paid Clear progression opportunities Generous holiday allowance If you are a Quantity Surveyor considering your career opportunities, then please contact Dan McEvoy at Brandon James. (phone number removed) Reference Quantity Surveyor / Project Manager / Project Management / Employers Agent / Surveying / Construction / Building Surveyor / MRICS / MICOB / MAPM / FRICS / Contract Administration / Associate Director / Construction Consultancy
Jun 24, 2026
Full time
An established and forward-thinking construction consultancy is seeking a talented Project Quantity Surveyor to join their growing Ipswich office. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven Project Quantity Surveyor looking to work on a diverse range of projects within a supportive and collaborative consultancy environment. The successful Project Quantity Surveyor will join a respected multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality schemes across sectors including commercial, education, residential, healthcare, and public sector developments. This role would suit a client-facing Project Quantity Surveyor eager to take ownership of projects while continuing to progress professionally within a growing consultancy. The consultancy is particularly keen to speak with an ambitious Project Quantity Surveyor who enjoys both pre and post contract responsibilities and is looking for long-term career development. With a strong pipeline of secured work, this is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Project Quantity Surveyor to play a key role within an expanding regional team. The Project Quantity Surveyor Role The successful Project Quantity Surveyor will manage projects from inception through to completion while supporting senior team members on larger schemes. Responsibilities will include: Delivering full pre and post contract Quantity Surveying services Preparing cost plans, estimates, and tender documentation Managing procurement processes and contract administration Attending client and project meetings Monitoring project costs and reporting on financial performance Supporting the delivery of projects across multiple sectors Building and maintaining strong client relationships The Project Quantity Surveyor The consultancy is seeking an enthusiastic and commercially aware Project Quantity Surveyor with consultancy experience. Requirements include: Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related field Consultancy Quantity Surveying experience Strong pre and post contract knowledge Experience working across multiple project sectors Excellent communication and client-facing skills MRICS or working towards chartership preferred UK construction market knowledge In Return? 50,000 - 60,000 basic salary Bonus scheme Hybrid working Pension contribution Private healthcare APC support if required Professional membership fees paid Clear progression opportunities Generous holiday allowance If you are a Quantity Surveyor considering your career opportunities, then please contact Dan McEvoy at Brandon James. (phone number removed) Reference Quantity Surveyor / Project Manager / Project Management / Employers Agent / Surveying / Construction / Building Surveyor / MRICS / MICOB / MAPM / FRICS / Contract Administration / Associate Director / Construction Consultancy
Commercial/Procurement Manager - Defence Multiple Locations - (Bristol, Plymouth, Exeter, Cardiff), Southwest, UK Hybrid (Some travel will be involved) Up to £50K - £70K per annum (D.O.E) + Benefits A globally renowned multinational professional services company is looking for a Commercial/Procurement Manager - Defence. The company specialises in programme management, project management, cost management, and consulting across the Defence, Nuclear, infrastructure, and natural resources sectors. As a skilled Commercial/Procurement Manager - Defence , you will be responsible for delivering procurement and commercial strategies, managing contracts and supplier relationships, mitigating risks, supporting tender activities, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Working closely with key stakeholders, you will help drive value, performance, and successful project delivery. Required Skills: Proven experience in procurement, commercial management, contract management, or supply chain leadership roles. Experience managing complex supplier relationships and contractual arrangements. Strong understanding of commercial principles and procurement best practice. Experience working within defence, security, engineering, aerospace, marine, or other highly regulated industries. If you want to work with a company that delivers pioneering infrastructure solutions that shape a smarter, more connected and sustainable UK, then reply with an UpToDate CV for more info. * P. S: The Company cannot provide visa sponsorship, so only candidates residing in the UK and with the existing right to work will be considered for the role.
Jun 24, 2026
Full time
Commercial/Procurement Manager - Defence Multiple Locations - (Bristol, Plymouth, Exeter, Cardiff), Southwest, UK Hybrid (Some travel will be involved) Up to £50K - £70K per annum (D.O.E) + Benefits A globally renowned multinational professional services company is looking for a Commercial/Procurement Manager - Defence. The company specialises in programme management, project management, cost management, and consulting across the Defence, Nuclear, infrastructure, and natural resources sectors. As a skilled Commercial/Procurement Manager - Defence , you will be responsible for delivering procurement and commercial strategies, managing contracts and supplier relationships, mitigating risks, supporting tender activities, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Working closely with key stakeholders, you will help drive value, performance, and successful project delivery. Required Skills: Proven experience in procurement, commercial management, contract management, or supply chain leadership roles. Experience managing complex supplier relationships and contractual arrangements. Strong understanding of commercial principles and procurement best practice. Experience working within defence, security, engineering, aerospace, marine, or other highly regulated industries. If you want to work with a company that delivers pioneering infrastructure solutions that shape a smarter, more connected and sustainable UK, then reply with an UpToDate CV for more info. * P. S: The Company cannot provide visa sponsorship, so only candidates residing in the UK and with the existing right to work will be considered for the role.
We have an exciting opportunity for a IT Service Resilience Senior Manager to join our IT team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Information Technology team - Belfast Accountable for translating business continuity and availability requirements into technical enterprise architecture and operational disaster recovery requirements, and for owning the program of resilience and recovery testing across applications, SaaS and third party providers. What you will do The successful candidate should have strong technical hands-on skills in Cloud, infrastructure and applications deployments, along with the ability to translate business continuity and availability requirements into technical enterprise architecture along with operational disaster recovery requirements. It will be their responsibility to own the program of resilience and recovery testing across applications, SaaS and third party providers and internal teams. Key Stakeholders; I&O Support teams & InfoSec Business Continuity Management Regional IT Support team Technical Delivery and Project & Programme Delivery Software vendors and Managed Service Providers Responsibilities; Ownership and leadership execution in the following areas: Develop and maintain dependency maps that capture application, middleware, cloud services, data flows and third party dependencies to identify single points of failure and inform resilience design Lead DR implementation and testing program: design automated DR processes when feasible, schedule regular tests Own operational runbooks, monitoring and incident playbooks aligned to graceful degradation modes; ensure monitoring and SRE/operations practices are aligned to expected degradation behaviors. Coordinate crisis response governance and periodic scenario exercises with crisis response teams, define activation criteria, maintain war room procedures and ensure lessons learned feed back into architecture and DR plans. Run supplier resilience assessments for critical SaaS/third parties using a posture assessment approach; escalate remediation, negotiate contractual improvements or recommend contingencies/alternative sourcing. Develop and maintain dependency maps that capture application, cloud services, data flows and third party dependencies to identify single points of failure and inform resilience design. Collaborate with enterprise architecture, security/CISO, application owners, BC/operational leads and procurement to embed resilience standards across lifecycle Manage and test application/service tiers to business agreed RTO/RPO and reliability design targets Define and ensure adherence to DR/Resilience programme metrics: frequency of tests, % successful automated DR runs, closure rate for remediation actions identified through testing Manage vendor performance and contractual compliance of vendors agreed operational SLAs and vendor contingency plans validated via tests. Identify and assess IT resilience risks related to system outages, cyber threats and 3rd party dependencies What you will have Experience 10+ years in technology resilience, disaster recovery, or IT operations, with 5+ years in leadership positions managing cross-functional teams. Deep hands-on knowledge of a range of IT environments, SaaS, cloud infrastructure (AWS & Azure), and security tools. Required expertise in ISO 22301, NIST and ITIL Certifications (Preferred): Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP), CISSP, CISM, or DRI International certifications Experience of communicating to senior stakeholders and interpreting complex technical solutions to simple language. Exposure of working in both Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies. Personal Ability to anticipate risks and shift from reactive disaster recovery to proactive service resilience, focusing on "prevention by design" Skilled at navigating changing technology environments (e.g. cloud, DevOps) and leading transformation Strong stakeholder engagement and influence skills to work with EA, Platform Owners, I&O, InfoSec, Business Continuity, Procurement Proven ability to manage crisis situations, make quick, informed decisions during incidents, and maintain confidence (strategic optimism) within teams Excellent customer-facing skills with a good grasp of key drivers and requirements within the business. Understanding of how technology resilience directly impacts business operations, continuity, and profitability. What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here . About A&O Shearman A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.
Jun 24, 2026
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for a IT Service Resilience Senior Manager to join our IT team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Information Technology team - Belfast Accountable for translating business continuity and availability requirements into technical enterprise architecture and operational disaster recovery requirements, and for owning the program of resilience and recovery testing across applications, SaaS and third party providers. What you will do The successful candidate should have strong technical hands-on skills in Cloud, infrastructure and applications deployments, along with the ability to translate business continuity and availability requirements into technical enterprise architecture along with operational disaster recovery requirements. It will be their responsibility to own the program of resilience and recovery testing across applications, SaaS and third party providers and internal teams. Key Stakeholders; I&O Support teams & InfoSec Business Continuity Management Regional IT Support team Technical Delivery and Project & Programme Delivery Software vendors and Managed Service Providers Responsibilities; Ownership and leadership execution in the following areas: Develop and maintain dependency maps that capture application, middleware, cloud services, data flows and third party dependencies to identify single points of failure and inform resilience design Lead DR implementation and testing program: design automated DR processes when feasible, schedule regular tests Own operational runbooks, monitoring and incident playbooks aligned to graceful degradation modes; ensure monitoring and SRE/operations practices are aligned to expected degradation behaviors. Coordinate crisis response governance and periodic scenario exercises with crisis response teams, define activation criteria, maintain war room procedures and ensure lessons learned feed back into architecture and DR plans. Run supplier resilience assessments for critical SaaS/third parties using a posture assessment approach; escalate remediation, negotiate contractual improvements or recommend contingencies/alternative sourcing. Develop and maintain dependency maps that capture application, cloud services, data flows and third party dependencies to identify single points of failure and inform resilience design. Collaborate with enterprise architecture, security/CISO, application owners, BC/operational leads and procurement to embed resilience standards across lifecycle Manage and test application/service tiers to business agreed RTO/RPO and reliability design targets Define and ensure adherence to DR/Resilience programme metrics: frequency of tests, % successful automated DR runs, closure rate for remediation actions identified through testing Manage vendor performance and contractual compliance of vendors agreed operational SLAs and vendor contingency plans validated via tests. Identify and assess IT resilience risks related to system outages, cyber threats and 3rd party dependencies What you will have Experience 10+ years in technology resilience, disaster recovery, or IT operations, with 5+ years in leadership positions managing cross-functional teams. Deep hands-on knowledge of a range of IT environments, SaaS, cloud infrastructure (AWS & Azure), and security tools. Required expertise in ISO 22301, NIST and ITIL Certifications (Preferred): Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP), CISSP, CISM, or DRI International certifications Experience of communicating to senior stakeholders and interpreting complex technical solutions to simple language. Exposure of working in both Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies. Personal Ability to anticipate risks and shift from reactive disaster recovery to proactive service resilience, focusing on "prevention by design" Skilled at navigating changing technology environments (e.g. cloud, DevOps) and leading transformation Strong stakeholder engagement and influence skills to work with EA, Platform Owners, I&O, InfoSec, Business Continuity, Procurement Proven ability to manage crisis situations, make quick, informed decisions during incidents, and maintain confidence (strategic optimism) within teams Excellent customer-facing skills with a good grasp of key drivers and requirements within the business. Understanding of how technology resilience directly impacts business operations, continuity, and profitability. What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here . About A&O Shearman A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.
Are you an experienced Social Housing professional with subject matter expertise in Housing, Assets, Property Services &/or Construction and Building Safety with a consultative approach and the ability to cultivate business relationships? If either description fits, or you can bring both to the table, then let Informed Recruitment help you achieve your potential with an exciting opportunity as Head of Member Services. Informed Recruitment are a specialist provider of resource to the Housing & Property Technology markets, we are delighted to be partnering with a Social Enterprise undertaking an exciting expansion and looking to bolster their customer service provision.The objective of the role will be to secure new customers to a consortium for procurement solutions & services that offers customers access to group procurement, economies of scale and scope, preferential offers, and rapid access to a range of vetted services within Asset Management, Property Services, Compliance, Construction, Building Safety & Development across products, materials, and services. You will be responsible for marketing the service, and the products and solutions that it contains, to new and existing customers in the market across the West Midlands to generate growth. Background Well-trodden paths into this role include: Social Housing / Property Asset Management background - Experience as a Social Housing professional with subject matter expertise in Assets, Property Services, Development or Building Safety looking for a new challenge. Supply Chain/Merchants - Experience working within the supply chain providing materials, goods, and services to the Housing, Construction, Building Safety, Asset Management, &/or Property services sectors with knowledge of the relevant goods, services, prices, and people. Customer Services - Experience leading customer services functions, delivering services, building relationships. Membership Services - Leading functions designed for customers on subscription or membership services in a corporate environment. Account Management, Customer Success, & Business Development - A successful track record as a business development/account management/customer service management professional with a successful track record of effective new business development, looking after customers, and building relationships and selling services. Any experience of working with procurement frameworks or within the sectors desirable. Essential Skills Self-starter with a positive approach that is happy and motivated to be target driven but work in a team environment that understands social value. The capability to sell services, products or concepts to procurement, assets, property services, and development professionals. A consultative approach based on looking after customers, building positive relationships, and with the ability to turn ideas into action and results. A good understanding of creating value and managing costs. The ability to present at conferences, seminars, and workshops. Highly Desirable / Will Strengthen Application Experience of the current Social Housing market, including current issues within development, compliance, building safety, property services and/or strategic asset management. Experience of selling services to the property/housing sector within the West Midlands. An understanding of the commercial construction market and new development. As an individual you will be an excellent communicator, adept at liaising at all levels with a variety of stakeholders. You will also be highly analytical with a keen eye for problem solving and meticulous record keeping. This role is hybrid based with some travel, ad-hoc attendance at offices in London & Birmingham, as well as time spent at client sites in and around Wales, exhibitions, and conferences - so a driving license is required for this post, and costs will be catered for. This is an exciting time to join the organisation and your contribution will certainly be felt, in return you will receive a very competitive salary, car allowance, life assurance, healthcare and benefits package with a generous holiday allowance. Interview slots are available, so please apply without delay. Informed Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Agency in respect to this vacancy as defined by the Employment Agencies Act. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence, and business need. As defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Informed Recruitment is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing your personal data is 'Legitimate Interests'. You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website.
Jun 24, 2026
Full time
Are you an experienced Social Housing professional with subject matter expertise in Housing, Assets, Property Services &/or Construction and Building Safety with a consultative approach and the ability to cultivate business relationships? If either description fits, or you can bring both to the table, then let Informed Recruitment help you achieve your potential with an exciting opportunity as Head of Member Services. Informed Recruitment are a specialist provider of resource to the Housing & Property Technology markets, we are delighted to be partnering with a Social Enterprise undertaking an exciting expansion and looking to bolster their customer service provision.The objective of the role will be to secure new customers to a consortium for procurement solutions & services that offers customers access to group procurement, economies of scale and scope, preferential offers, and rapid access to a range of vetted services within Asset Management, Property Services, Compliance, Construction, Building Safety & Development across products, materials, and services. You will be responsible for marketing the service, and the products and solutions that it contains, to new and existing customers in the market across the West Midlands to generate growth. Background Well-trodden paths into this role include: Social Housing / Property Asset Management background - Experience as a Social Housing professional with subject matter expertise in Assets, Property Services, Development or Building Safety looking for a new challenge. Supply Chain/Merchants - Experience working within the supply chain providing materials, goods, and services to the Housing, Construction, Building Safety, Asset Management, &/or Property services sectors with knowledge of the relevant goods, services, prices, and people. Customer Services - Experience leading customer services functions, delivering services, building relationships. Membership Services - Leading functions designed for customers on subscription or membership services in a corporate environment. Account Management, Customer Success, & Business Development - A successful track record as a business development/account management/customer service management professional with a successful track record of effective new business development, looking after customers, and building relationships and selling services. Any experience of working with procurement frameworks or within the sectors desirable. Essential Skills Self-starter with a positive approach that is happy and motivated to be target driven but work in a team environment that understands social value. The capability to sell services, products or concepts to procurement, assets, property services, and development professionals. A consultative approach based on looking after customers, building positive relationships, and with the ability to turn ideas into action and results. A good understanding of creating value and managing costs. The ability to present at conferences, seminars, and workshops. Highly Desirable / Will Strengthen Application Experience of the current Social Housing market, including current issues within development, compliance, building safety, property services and/or strategic asset management. Experience of selling services to the property/housing sector within the West Midlands. An understanding of the commercial construction market and new development. As an individual you will be an excellent communicator, adept at liaising at all levels with a variety of stakeholders. You will also be highly analytical with a keen eye for problem solving and meticulous record keeping. This role is hybrid based with some travel, ad-hoc attendance at offices in London & Birmingham, as well as time spent at client sites in and around Wales, exhibitions, and conferences - so a driving license is required for this post, and costs will be catered for. This is an exciting time to join the organisation and your contribution will certainly be felt, in return you will receive a very competitive salary, car allowance, life assurance, healthcare and benefits package with a generous holiday allowance. Interview slots are available, so please apply without delay. Informed Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Agency in respect to this vacancy as defined by the Employment Agencies Act. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence, and business need. As defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Informed Recruitment is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing your personal data is 'Legitimate Interests'. You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website.
Purchasing & Office Manager Location: near Peterborough Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Talentmark is partnering with an innovative and rapidly expanding bioscience organisation to recruit a Purchasing & Office Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional looking to join a growing business operating within a regulated scientific and manufacturing environment. The role will be responsible for managing purchasing activities, supplier relationships, logistics coordination and office operations, ensuring the business has the resources and services required to support its continued growth. Key Responsibilities Manage purchasing and procurement activities across multiple departments. Source, negotiate and maintain supplier relationships and agreements. Raise purchase orders, obtain quotations and monitor supplier performance. Coordinate imports, exports and logistics activities. Oversee inventory levels and support stock management processes. Manage equipment service and maintenance contracts. Support audits, inspections and quality compliance requirements. Work closely with Operations, Production, Engineering, Quality and Finance teams. Your Background: Previous experience within purchasing, procurement or supply chain. Experience with Sage accounting systems. Strong supplier management and negotiation skills. Experience handling logistics and import/export documentation. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Experience within GMP or regulated environments is advantageous. Full UK driving license - due to site location and lack of public transport in local area. Why Apply: Opportunity to join a growing, investment-backed organisation. Broad and varied role with significant responsibility. Collaborative and fast-paced working environment. Genuine opportunity to contribute to business growth and operational excellence. Apply: It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference (Apply online only) in all correspondence.
Jun 24, 2026
Full time
Purchasing & Office Manager Location: near Peterborough Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Talentmark is partnering with an innovative and rapidly expanding bioscience organisation to recruit a Purchasing & Office Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional looking to join a growing business operating within a regulated scientific and manufacturing environment. The role will be responsible for managing purchasing activities, supplier relationships, logistics coordination and office operations, ensuring the business has the resources and services required to support its continued growth. Key Responsibilities Manage purchasing and procurement activities across multiple departments. Source, negotiate and maintain supplier relationships and agreements. Raise purchase orders, obtain quotations and monitor supplier performance. Coordinate imports, exports and logistics activities. Oversee inventory levels and support stock management processes. Manage equipment service and maintenance contracts. Support audits, inspections and quality compliance requirements. Work closely with Operations, Production, Engineering, Quality and Finance teams. Your Background: Previous experience within purchasing, procurement or supply chain. Experience with Sage accounting systems. Strong supplier management and negotiation skills. Experience handling logistics and import/export documentation. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Experience within GMP or regulated environments is advantageous. Full UK driving license - due to site location and lack of public transport in local area. Why Apply: Opportunity to join a growing, investment-backed organisation. Broad and varied role with significant responsibility. Collaborative and fast-paced working environment. Genuine opportunity to contribute to business growth and operational excellence. Apply: It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference (Apply online only) in all correspondence.
Reports to: Director Finance and Procurement, Ark Schools Location: West London (with flexible working available) Contract: Permanent Pattern: Full Time (standard hours 9am - 5.30pm) Interviews: First round (virtual) w/c 13th July and Second round (in-person) w/c 20th July In this role you will be responsible for financial processing and reporting, including statutory reporting and compliance of financial accounting data across our 39 academies (48 from September 2026). Key Responsibilities: Responsible for providing up-to-date financial information and technical advice to Director of Finance and Procurement, Ark Schools management team and the wider academies network Responsible for the co-ordination of the year-end audit files and preparation of statutory accounts for the Group and subsidiary entities Oversee the maintenance and consolidation of fixed asset ledgers, including year-end capital accruals, write offs, disposals, and capitalisation thresholds To support the Director of Finance and Procurement in maintaining and developing an environment of robust financial control as the network develops Knowledge & Skills: Experience in building effective teams, developing staff and managing external business relationships Strong, hands on, statutory accounts experience Knowledge of the latest Charities SORP and Companies Act. Knowledge of the Academy Trust Handbook and Academies Accounts Direction 2025 is desirable Audit and VAT experience with the latter ideally in a charity context Must have advanced level IT skills and ability to make effective use of standard software packages, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Outlook Ability to use Excel at an advanced level including the use of macros etc. You will be an excel superuser Qualification Criteria: Educated to degree level or equivalent CCAB Accountancy qualification with at least 3 years post-qualified experience A record of recent and relevant Continued Professional Development Right to work in the U.K.
Jun 24, 2026
Full time
Reports to: Director Finance and Procurement, Ark Schools Location: West London (with flexible working available) Contract: Permanent Pattern: Full Time (standard hours 9am - 5.30pm) Interviews: First round (virtual) w/c 13th July and Second round (in-person) w/c 20th July In this role you will be responsible for financial processing and reporting, including statutory reporting and compliance of financial accounting data across our 39 academies (48 from September 2026). Key Responsibilities: Responsible for providing up-to-date financial information and technical advice to Director of Finance and Procurement, Ark Schools management team and the wider academies network Responsible for the co-ordination of the year-end audit files and preparation of statutory accounts for the Group and subsidiary entities Oversee the maintenance and consolidation of fixed asset ledgers, including year-end capital accruals, write offs, disposals, and capitalisation thresholds To support the Director of Finance and Procurement in maintaining and developing an environment of robust financial control as the network develops Knowledge & Skills: Experience in building effective teams, developing staff and managing external business relationships Strong, hands on, statutory accounts experience Knowledge of the latest Charities SORP and Companies Act. Knowledge of the Academy Trust Handbook and Academies Accounts Direction 2025 is desirable Audit and VAT experience with the latter ideally in a charity context Must have advanced level IT skills and ability to make effective use of standard software packages, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Outlook Ability to use Excel at an advanced level including the use of macros etc. You will be an excel superuser Qualification Criteria: Educated to degree level or equivalent CCAB Accountancy qualification with at least 3 years post-qualified experience A record of recent and relevant Continued Professional Development Right to work in the U.K.
Your new company Join a leading UK innovation public sector employer, driving the development of advanced and cutting-edge technologies. Be part of a team that helps industry turn pioneering research into real-world solutions across a variety of sectors. With new endeavours into the defence industry, they have a new opportunity for an interim Category Manager to join the Procurement team with required industry experience. Your new role The role involves sourcing, purchasing, and managing contracts for a wide range of goods, services and works, from secure construction activities to equipment. Develop procurement strategies, negotiate with suppliers, managing contracts, and ensuring value for money while adhering to regulations. Manage and undertake procurement activities, and be responsible for more complex projects which could involve over-threshold regulated tenders and Single Source Regulations. Offering guidance and input to the development of business cases for, and not limited to, Defence procurements, consultancy, or wider business needs. Involved with strategic projects and planning, including defence, new facilities, and large-scale programmes. This is a strategic role which enables the organisation to focus on conducting in-depth analysis to fully leverage their procurement decisions on behalf of the projects and clients. You will be responsible for managing large scale projects and relationships, including defence, and escalating as required. You will be tasked with the identifying of process improvement opportunities, and promoting procurement best practice in a complex, multi-site operation. What you'll need to succeed Demonstrated experience in defence within a commercial or procurement capacity. In-depth understanding of public sector procurement regulations, including PCR 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023. Ideally, MCIPS certification or an equivalent professional qualification. Strong commercial acumen with proven ability to analyse data and negotiate value-driven agreements. Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Strategic thinker with expertise in managing complex categories and driving continuous improvement in procurement processes. Experience with NEC suite of contracts is adventagous Must have SC Clearance. What you'll get in return This will be a 6-12 month assignment that falls inside IR35. Offered as a hybrid position with 2 days in the office each week, commuting to Bristol. Candidates will only be considered if they can adhere to travel requirements which at times can increase and decrease with business needs. You will be privy to Hays worker discounts and weekly timesheet payments, through either the relative PAYE or alternative Umbrella pay methods. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Jun 24, 2026
Contractor
Your new company Join a leading UK innovation public sector employer, driving the development of advanced and cutting-edge technologies. Be part of a team that helps industry turn pioneering research into real-world solutions across a variety of sectors. With new endeavours into the defence industry, they have a new opportunity for an interim Category Manager to join the Procurement team with required industry experience. Your new role The role involves sourcing, purchasing, and managing contracts for a wide range of goods, services and works, from secure construction activities to equipment. Develop procurement strategies, negotiate with suppliers, managing contracts, and ensuring value for money while adhering to regulations. Manage and undertake procurement activities, and be responsible for more complex projects which could involve over-threshold regulated tenders and Single Source Regulations. Offering guidance and input to the development of business cases for, and not limited to, Defence procurements, consultancy, or wider business needs. Involved with strategic projects and planning, including defence, new facilities, and large-scale programmes. This is a strategic role which enables the organisation to focus on conducting in-depth analysis to fully leverage their procurement decisions on behalf of the projects and clients. You will be responsible for managing large scale projects and relationships, including defence, and escalating as required. You will be tasked with the identifying of process improvement opportunities, and promoting procurement best practice in a complex, multi-site operation. What you'll need to succeed Demonstrated experience in defence within a commercial or procurement capacity. In-depth understanding of public sector procurement regulations, including PCR 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023. Ideally, MCIPS certification or an equivalent professional qualification. Strong commercial acumen with proven ability to analyse data and negotiate value-driven agreements. Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Strategic thinker with expertise in managing complex categories and driving continuous improvement in procurement processes. Experience with NEC suite of contracts is adventagous Must have SC Clearance. What you'll get in return This will be a 6-12 month assignment that falls inside IR35. Offered as a hybrid position with 2 days in the office each week, commuting to Bristol. Candidates will only be considered if they can adhere to travel requirements which at times can increase and decrease with business needs. You will be privy to Hays worker discounts and weekly timesheet payments, through either the relative PAYE or alternative Umbrella pay methods. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
We have an exciting opportunity for a IT Service Resilience Senior Manager to join our IT team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Information Technology team - Belfast Accountable for translating business continuity and availability requirements into technical enterprise architecture and operational disaster recovery requirements, and for owning the program of resilience and recovery testing across applications, SaaS and third party providers. What you will do The successful candidate should have strong technical hands-on skills in Cloud, infrastructure and applications deployments, along with the ability to translate business continuity and availability requirements into technical enterprise architecture along with operational disaster recovery requirements. It will be their responsibility to own the program of resilience and recovery testing across applications, SaaS and third party providers and internal teams. Key Stakeholders; I&O Support teams & InfoSec Business Continuity Management Regional IT Support team Technical Delivery and Project & Programme Delivery Software vendors and Managed Service Providers Responsibilities; Ownership and leadership execution in the following areas: Develop and maintain dependency maps that capture application, middleware, cloud services, data flows and third party dependencies to identify single points of failure and inform resilience design Lead DR implementation and testing program: design automated DR processes when feasible, schedule regular tests Own operational runbooks, monitoring and incident playbooks aligned to graceful degradation modes; ensure monitoring and SRE/operations practices are aligned to expected degradation behaviors. Coordinate crisis response governance and periodic scenario exercises with crisis response teams, define activation criteria, maintain war room procedures and ensure lessons learned feed back into architecture and DR plans. Run supplier resilience assessments for critical SaaS/third parties using a posture assessment approach; escalate remediation, negotiate contractual improvements or recommend contingencies/alternative sourcing. Develop and maintain dependency maps that capture application, cloud services, data flows and third party dependencies to identify single points of failure and inform resilience design. Collaborate with enterprise architecture, security/CISO, application owners, BC/operational leads and procurement to embed resilience standards across lifecycle Manage and test application/service tiers to business agreed RTO/RPO and reliability design targets Define and ensure adherence to DR/Resilience programme metrics: frequency of tests, % successful automated DR runs, closure rate for remediation actions identified through testing Manage vendor performance and contractual compliance of vendors agreed operational SLAs and vendor contingency plans validated via tests. Identify and assess IT resilience risks related to system outages, cyber threats and 3rd party dependencies What you will have Experience 10+ years in technology resilience, disaster recovery, or IT operations, with 5+ years in leadership positions managing cross-functional teams. Deep hands-on knowledge of a range of IT environments, SaaS, cloud infrastructure (AWS & Azure), and security tools. Required expertise in ISO 22301, NIST and ITIL Certifications (Preferred): Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP), CISSP, CISM, or DRI International certifications Experience of communicating to senior stakeholders and interpreting complex technical solutions to simple language. Exposure of working in both Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies. Personal Ability to anticipate risks and shift from reactive disaster recovery to proactive service resilience, focusing on "prevention by design" Skilled at navigating changing technology environments (e.g. cloud, DevOps) and leading transformation Strong stakeholder engagement and influence skills to work with EA, Platform Owners, I&O, InfoSec, Business Continuity, Procurement Proven ability to manage crisis situations, make quick, informed decisions during incidents, and maintain confidence (strategic optimism) within teams Excellent customer-facing skills with a good grasp of key drivers and requirements within the business. Understanding of how technology resilience directly impacts business operations, continuity, and profitability. What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here . About A&O Shearman A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.
Jun 24, 2026
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for a IT Service Resilience Senior Manager to join our IT team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Information Technology team - Belfast Accountable for translating business continuity and availability requirements into technical enterprise architecture and operational disaster recovery requirements, and for owning the program of resilience and recovery testing across applications, SaaS and third party providers. What you will do The successful candidate should have strong technical hands-on skills in Cloud, infrastructure and applications deployments, along with the ability to translate business continuity and availability requirements into technical enterprise architecture along with operational disaster recovery requirements. It will be their responsibility to own the program of resilience and recovery testing across applications, SaaS and third party providers and internal teams. Key Stakeholders; I&O Support teams & InfoSec Business Continuity Management Regional IT Support team Technical Delivery and Project & Programme Delivery Software vendors and Managed Service Providers Responsibilities; Ownership and leadership execution in the following areas: Develop and maintain dependency maps that capture application, middleware, cloud services, data flows and third party dependencies to identify single points of failure and inform resilience design Lead DR implementation and testing program: design automated DR processes when feasible, schedule regular tests Own operational runbooks, monitoring and incident playbooks aligned to graceful degradation modes; ensure monitoring and SRE/operations practices are aligned to expected degradation behaviors. Coordinate crisis response governance and periodic scenario exercises with crisis response teams, define activation criteria, maintain war room procedures and ensure lessons learned feed back into architecture and DR plans. Run supplier resilience assessments for critical SaaS/third parties using a posture assessment approach; escalate remediation, negotiate contractual improvements or recommend contingencies/alternative sourcing. Develop and maintain dependency maps that capture application, cloud services, data flows and third party dependencies to identify single points of failure and inform resilience design. Collaborate with enterprise architecture, security/CISO, application owners, BC/operational leads and procurement to embed resilience standards across lifecycle Manage and test application/service tiers to business agreed RTO/RPO and reliability design targets Define and ensure adherence to DR/Resilience programme metrics: frequency of tests, % successful automated DR runs, closure rate for remediation actions identified through testing Manage vendor performance and contractual compliance of vendors agreed operational SLAs and vendor contingency plans validated via tests. Identify and assess IT resilience risks related to system outages, cyber threats and 3rd party dependencies What you will have Experience 10+ years in technology resilience, disaster recovery, or IT operations, with 5+ years in leadership positions managing cross-functional teams. Deep hands-on knowledge of a range of IT environments, SaaS, cloud infrastructure (AWS & Azure), and security tools. Required expertise in ISO 22301, NIST and ITIL Certifications (Preferred): Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP), CISSP, CISM, or DRI International certifications Experience of communicating to senior stakeholders and interpreting complex technical solutions to simple language. Exposure of working in both Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies. Personal Ability to anticipate risks and shift from reactive disaster recovery to proactive service resilience, focusing on "prevention by design" Skilled at navigating changing technology environments (e.g. cloud, DevOps) and leading transformation Strong stakeholder engagement and influence skills to work with EA, Platform Owners, I&O, InfoSec, Business Continuity, Procurement Proven ability to manage crisis situations, make quick, informed decisions during incidents, and maintain confidence (strategic optimism) within teams Excellent customer-facing skills with a good grasp of key drivers and requirements within the business. Understanding of how technology resilience directly impacts business operations, continuity, and profitability. What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here . About A&O Shearman A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.
Quantity Surveyor Manchester Permanent Who are we? MCR Property Group is a national real estate investment and development company with offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Edinburgh. Our core focus is the delivery of high-quality residential and industrial developments, alongside the active asset management of an expanding portfolio of existing assets. With a development pipeline portfolio valued in excess of £2 billion, MCR is firmly positioned as one of the UK's most ambitious and fast-growing property businesses. As we continue to scale over the coming years, we are seeking motivated, commercially astute construction professionals who are looking to grow alongside the business. This is an opportunity to join a company at a pivotal stage of its expansion, where strong performance is recognised, responsibility is real, and progression is earned. Who are we recruiting? We are currently recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to play a key role in the commercial and financial delivery of an assigned office refurbishment project within the Greater Manchester area. In this position, you will be responsible for ensuring schemes are procured efficiently and delivered within agreed budgets and programmes, providing hands-on commercial expertise from inception through to final account. Reporting into the Construction Director and Commercial Director, with direct exposure to the Board, you will take ownership of monthly cost reporting, financial forecasting, contract and subcontract packages, and the management of variations. You will work closely with a wider delivery team of Project Managers and fellow Quantity Surveyors, contributing to the commercial strategy and financial control of projects across the portfolio. The role is primarily office-based, with regular site visits for meetings, valuations, and project reviews depending on your experience level and project location. Tell us about you The successful candidate will bring a strong understanding of subcontract procurement processes and have a minimum of three years' experience working as a Quantity Surveyor across a range of project types and values, with particular experience in the delivery of high end office refurbishment projects. You will have gained experience within a developer, main contractor, or subcontractor environment and be confident operating across both pre- and post-contract stages. This includes preparing cost plans and estimates, measurement for bills of quantities, tendering and procurement, value engineering, tender reporting, interim valuations, and final accounts. A broad knowledge of construction industry processes, procedures, and best practice is essential, along with solid technical understanding of building materials, construction techniques, and building systems. You will be comfortable working with financial and reporting tools and be fully computer literate, with strong working knowledge of Excel, Word, and related software. A full, clean driving licence is also required. From a personal and professional perspective, this role requires someone who approaches challenges head-on, is confident acting as a sounding board for colleagues and stakeholders, and can provide practical, commercially sound solutions when issues arise. You will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, be comfortable negotiating with subcontractors and consultants, and carry yourself with professionalism and confidence when dealing with individuals at all levels of seniority. This is a role for someone who wants responsibility, visibility, and the chance to make a tangible impact within a growing business. If you are commercially driven, technically capable, and looking for an opportunity to develop your career within a high-growth property company, we would welcome your application.
Jun 24, 2026
Full time
Quantity Surveyor Manchester Permanent Who are we? MCR Property Group is a national real estate investment and development company with offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Edinburgh. Our core focus is the delivery of high-quality residential and industrial developments, alongside the active asset management of an expanding portfolio of existing assets. With a development pipeline portfolio valued in excess of £2 billion, MCR is firmly positioned as one of the UK's most ambitious and fast-growing property businesses. As we continue to scale over the coming years, we are seeking motivated, commercially astute construction professionals who are looking to grow alongside the business. This is an opportunity to join a company at a pivotal stage of its expansion, where strong performance is recognised, responsibility is real, and progression is earned. Who are we recruiting? We are currently recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to play a key role in the commercial and financial delivery of an assigned office refurbishment project within the Greater Manchester area. In this position, you will be responsible for ensuring schemes are procured efficiently and delivered within agreed budgets and programmes, providing hands-on commercial expertise from inception through to final account. Reporting into the Construction Director and Commercial Director, with direct exposure to the Board, you will take ownership of monthly cost reporting, financial forecasting, contract and subcontract packages, and the management of variations. You will work closely with a wider delivery team of Project Managers and fellow Quantity Surveyors, contributing to the commercial strategy and financial control of projects across the portfolio. The role is primarily office-based, with regular site visits for meetings, valuations, and project reviews depending on your experience level and project location. Tell us about you The successful candidate will bring a strong understanding of subcontract procurement processes and have a minimum of three years' experience working as a Quantity Surveyor across a range of project types and values, with particular experience in the delivery of high end office refurbishment projects. You will have gained experience within a developer, main contractor, or subcontractor environment and be confident operating across both pre- and post-contract stages. This includes preparing cost plans and estimates, measurement for bills of quantities, tendering and procurement, value engineering, tender reporting, interim valuations, and final accounts. A broad knowledge of construction industry processes, procedures, and best practice is essential, along with solid technical understanding of building materials, construction techniques, and building systems. You will be comfortable working with financial and reporting tools and be fully computer literate, with strong working knowledge of Excel, Word, and related software. A full, clean driving licence is also required. From a personal and professional perspective, this role requires someone who approaches challenges head-on, is confident acting as a sounding board for colleagues and stakeholders, and can provide practical, commercially sound solutions when issues arise. You will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, be comfortable negotiating with subcontractors and consultants, and carry yourself with professionalism and confidence when dealing with individuals at all levels of seniority. This is a role for someone who wants responsibility, visibility, and the chance to make a tangible impact within a growing business. If you are commercially driven, technically capable, and looking for an opportunity to develop your career within a high-growth property company, we would welcome your application.
Job Title: interim Strategy and Governance Section Manager Location: Hybrid, Dudley Rate: 650 per day, umbrella Duration: 6 months Job Purpose To be responsible for managing the Strategy and Governance Team in Corporate Landlord Services. To lead on and co-ordinate a range of services relating to the DMBC land and property portfolio including data management, energy management, asset strategy, property and land acquisition and disposal programmes and community asset functions. To assist the CLS Management Team in fulfilling the requirements for delivering a Corporate Estate Strategy to include the rationisation of assets that may be deemed operationally surplus and the retention of those assets deemed more suitable, using One Council approach. To support the work of the CLS Strategic Asset Manager and Head of Corporate Landlord Services. Experience Management experience in leading a team preferably in a property related function in a large complex multidisciplinary organisation. Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of asset management, construction and property management issues. Substantial experience of planning and implementing successful asset management initiatives. Managing a diverse workforce to include professional, technical and manual staff including experience of managing all aspects of employee performance. Sound knowledge and understanding of financial and budget monitoring. Extensive experience of managing land and property projects. Knowledge and experience of building procurement contracts, processes and requirements e.g. JCT, PFI etc. Awareness of energy management and initiatives Corporate experience of working in a professional property environment. Connect2Dudley is a trading style of Dudley & Kent Commercial Services LTD - A joint venture between Dudley Metropolitan Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dudley is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Jun 24, 2026
Seasonal
Job Title: interim Strategy and Governance Section Manager Location: Hybrid, Dudley Rate: 650 per day, umbrella Duration: 6 months Job Purpose To be responsible for managing the Strategy and Governance Team in Corporate Landlord Services. To lead on and co-ordinate a range of services relating to the DMBC land and property portfolio including data management, energy management, asset strategy, property and land acquisition and disposal programmes and community asset functions. To assist the CLS Management Team in fulfilling the requirements for delivering a Corporate Estate Strategy to include the rationisation of assets that may be deemed operationally surplus and the retention of those assets deemed more suitable, using One Council approach. To support the work of the CLS Strategic Asset Manager and Head of Corporate Landlord Services. Experience Management experience in leading a team preferably in a property related function in a large complex multidisciplinary organisation. Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of asset management, construction and property management issues. Substantial experience of planning and implementing successful asset management initiatives. Managing a diverse workforce to include professional, technical and manual staff including experience of managing all aspects of employee performance. Sound knowledge and understanding of financial and budget monitoring. Extensive experience of managing land and property projects. Knowledge and experience of building procurement contracts, processes and requirements e.g. JCT, PFI etc. Awareness of energy management and initiatives Corporate experience of working in a professional property environment. Connect2Dudley is a trading style of Dudley & Kent Commercial Services LTD - A joint venture between Dudley Metropolitan Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dudley is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
