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Director of Planning (RTPI Town Planner) - Major Infrastructure & Development Consultancy Cambridge Are you a Senior Town Planner ready to step into a genuinely influential leadership role? This is a rare opportunity to shape the strategic direction of a nationally recognised planning and environmental consultancy driving growth, leading high-performing teams, and making your mark on some of the UK's most significant infrastructure and development projects. The Role As Director of Planning, you'll sit at the heart of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team operating across the UK. This isn't a desk-bound management job you'll be actively winning work, leading key client accounts and influencing how the practice evolves in a rapidly changing planning landscape. Your focus will span three areas: strategic leadership, business growth and exceptional project delivery. You'll help shape the consultancy's national planning offering, build its pipeline of major projects across sectors including energy, transport, water and housing whilst ensuring the quality of service the team delivers remains second to none. What You'll Be Doing Leading and mentoring planning teams across multiple UK offices Driving business development and securing major infrastructure and development commissions Acting as lead director on flagship client accounts Overseeing commercial performance, governance and risk across complex projects Collaborating with environment, engineering, and design teams to deliver integrated solutions Contributing to industry thinking on planning reform and infrastructure delivery What We're Looking For Degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning (RTPI accredited) and Chartered RTPI membership - Essential Significant consultancy experience at a senior level, with a strong track record in winning and delivering major projects Deep knowledge of the UK planning system, including DCO and other consenting regimes A well-established professional network and recognised industry profile Strong commercial awareness and confident stakeholder engagement skills What's On Offer A competitive salary likely to be in the range of £80k - £130k fully dependent on experience and interview, plus a tailored benefits package, hybrid working, flexible holidays and genuine investment in your professional development. You'll be joining a consultancy at the forefront of sustainable infrastructure, net zero, biodiversity net gain and digital transformation work that genuinely matters. Interested? Get in touch for a confidential conversation before you apply. Contact Joey Waller at Conrad Consulting on (phone number removed), or hit apply with your up-to-date CV.

Director of Planning (RTPI Town Planner) Major Infrastructure & Development Consultancy London Are you a Senior Town Planner ready to step into a genuinely influential leadership role? This is a rare opportunity to shape the strategic direction of a nationally recognised planning and environmental consultancy driving growth, leading high-performing teams, and making your mark on some of the UK's most significant infrastructure and development projects. The Role As Director of Planning, you'll sit at the heart of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team operating across the UK. This isn't a desk-bound management job you'll be actively winning work, leading key client accounts and influencing how the practice evolves in a rapidly changing planning landscape. Your focus will span three areas: strategic leadership, business growth and exceptional project delivery. You'll help shape the consultancy's national planning offering, build its pipeline of major projects across sectors including energy, transport, water and housing whilst ensuring the quality of service the team delivers remains second to none. What You'll Be Doing Leading and mentoring planning teams across multiple UK offices Driving business development and securing major infrastructure and development commissions Acting as lead director on flagship client accounts Overseeing commercial performance, governance and risk across complex projects Collaborating with environment, engineering, and design teams to deliver integrated solutions Contributing to industry thinking on planning reform and infrastructure delivery What We're Looking For Degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning (RTPI accredited) and Chartered RTPI membership - Essential Significant consultancy experience at a senior level, with a strong track record in winning and delivering major projects Deep knowledge of the UK planning system, including DCO and other consenting regimes A well-established professional network and recognised industry profile Strong commercial awareness and confident stakeholder engagement skills What's On Offer A competitive salary likely to be in the range of £80k - £130k fully dependent on experience and interview, plus a tailored benefits package, hybrid working, flexible holidays and genuine investment in your professional development. You'll be joining a consultancy at the forefront of sustainable infrastructure, net zero, biodiversity net gain and digital transformation work that genuinely matters. Interested? Get in touch for a confidential conversation before you apply. Contact Joey Waller at Conrad Consulting on (phone number removed), or hit apply with your up-to-date CV.

Lead the Business. Shape the Future. Build on 50+ Years of Success. Are you a commercially minded operator who understands field-based service delivery? Have you built your career in drainage, utilities, groundworks, construction, civil engineering, infrastructure maintenance or a closely related sector? Do you know what it takes to earn the respect of experienced crews, lead from the front and grow a successful SME without losing what makes it special? We are seeking a hands-on Managing Director to lead a highly respected, long-established SME into its next chapter. This is a rare opportunity to take the reins of a profitable business with strong foundations, loyal customers, an experienced workforce and genuine growth potential. The company has built its reputation over 50+ years by delivering specialist commercial and industrial drainage, maintenance and related services to customers across London, the South East and beyond. This appointment forms part of a planned leadership succession following the retirement of a long-serving and highly respected Managing Director. You will inherit a committed team, established customer relationships and a business with significant opportunity to evolve, diversify and grow. This is not a desk-only leadership role. We are looking for someone who can combine strategic thinking with practical operational understanding; someone who is as comfortable discussing growth plans with the Board as they are talking through site challenges, equipment, logistics, health & safety and customer delivery with operational teams. The Role at a Glance Managing Director - Hands-on SME Leadership Location: Berkshire/Buckinghamshire borders Salary: £85,000 - £90,000 + Executive benefits Contract: Full-time, permanent Reporting to: Chairman & Board Direct Reports: Operations Manager, Sales Manager, Executive Assistant Company: Established, profitable SME Culture: Practical Loyal Commercial Accountable People First Your background may include: Drainage, utilities, groundworks, civil engineering, construction services, environmental services, facilities maintenance, infrastructure maintenance, specialist contracting or field-based service operations. Previous / Current Roles: Operations Director, Commercial Director, Regional Director, Business Unit Director, General Manager. Divisional Director The Opportunity You will lead the overall direction, performance and long-term success of the business, working closely with the Board to develop and deliver a clear strategy for sustainable growth. The business has strong foundations, but there is also scope to think ambitiously. Future growth opportunities may include acquisitions, service diversification, expansion into adjacent markets, new commercial partnerships and continued development of the company's existing specialist services. Success will require a leader who can balance strategy with execution, commercial ambition with operational reality, and change with stability. You will need to build trust quickly with long-serving colleagues, customers and suppliers, while bringing fresh thinking and energy to the next phase of the company's journey. Where You'll Make an Impact Strategic Leadership • Develop and deliver the company's strategy, vision and growth plans. • Identify new markets, services, partnerships and investment opportunities. • Work closely with the Board to shape the future direction of the business. Commercial Growth • Drive revenue growth, profitability and long-term business performance. • Support business development, key account management and major commercial opportunities. • Lead significant bids, tenders, negotiations and strategic partnerships. Financial Management • Ensure sound financial controls, commercial decision-making and investment planning. • Work closely with the Finance Director and external advisers to maintain compliance and stability. Operational Leadership • Lead day-to-day operations across a field-based service business. • Ensure effective planning across people, equipment, vehicles and resources. • Drive operational efficiency, continuous improvement and high service standards. • Resolve operational challenges with a practical, hands-on approach. People & Culture • Lead, develop and inspire an experienced team. • Build trust and credibility across operational and commercial functions. • Foster a collaborative, accountable culture while supporting growth and succession planning. Governance & Compliance • Ensure compliance with health & safety, employment and industry regulations. • Maintain effective risk management, governance and quality standards. • Provide clear reporting and updates to the Board. About You You'll likely be an experienced Managing Director, General Manager, Operations Director, Commercial Director or Business Unit Leader with a track record of leading operational, field-based or contractor-led businesses. You'll bring • Senior leadership experience within an SME, contractor, utilities, construction, engineering or related operational environment. • Strong commercial acumen with accountability for revenue growth, profitability and business performance. • Experience leading operational teams and earning credibility with frontline, site-based or field-service workforces. • A practical, hands-on leadership style, ideally with experience close to frontline operations earlier in your career. • Strong business development, client relationship and commercial negotiation skills, including bids, tenders and contracts. • A solid understanding of health & safety, compliance, risk management and governance. • Excellent communication, stakeholder management and leadership skills, with the ability to influence at all levels. • Integrity, resilience, sound judgement and the ability to drive change while maintaining team engagement. Desirable • Experience within drainage, utilities, groundworks, civil engineering, infrastructure maintenance or related sectors. • Experience delivering growth through acquisitions, diversification or new service development. • Knowledge of regulated, compliance-led or environmental sectors. • NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent health & safety qualification. • Experience managing depot-based, vehicle-led or equipment-intensive operations. Why This Role? This is a rare opportunity to take over a profitable, long-established business with an excellent reputation and strong foundations. Working closely with the Board, you'll lead an experienced team through a planned succession while shaping the next phase of growth. You'll have genuine autonomy, visibility and influence, with the opportunity to expand services, develop people, strengthen performance and leave a lasting legacy. If you're a commercially astute, hands-on leader who thrives in operational environments and wants to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.

Job Type: Permanent Location: Halesowen, West Midlands (On-Site) Hours: 40 hours per week Competitive Salary & Benefits We re Hayley Dexis, we ve been at the heart of engineering for over 50 years and are proud to be a growing business with people still at the heart of everything we do. We re proud to be an equal opportunities employer, our people truly make the difference bringing energy, expertise, and passion that help us deliver outstanding service to our customers every single day. We re excited to offer a brilliant opportunity for a Front Desk Executive within our HR team in Halesowen. About the role: This is a brilliant opportunity to join Hayley at a time of significant growth. You ll be working from our new purpose-built, state of the art HQ in Halesowen with some flexibility to cover other sites as required, ensuring continuity of service and maintaining consistent standards of client care. You ll be adept at problem solving, remaining calm under pressure, proactively supporting the needs of our staff, clients and business partners. Your ability to resolve queries and issues will be the cornerstone to your success in this role. Daily tasks will include, managing site stationery and kitchen supplies, logging visitors in and out, serving beverages, meeting room set up and dealing with any maintenance problems. You will also support with arranging transport and accommodation for the group and ordering from external caterers as appropriate. What we re looking for in our Front Desk Executive: • Previous experience in a receptionist/administrative or customer-facing role • Full UK Driving License is essential • Confident handling incoming calls, emails, and visitor enquiries • Strong communication skills with a professional and friendly manner • Ability to manage multiple tasks and stay organised in a fast-paced environment • Good attention to detail and accuracy in administrative duties • Proficient in Microsoft Office and general office systems • A proactive, approachable attitude with a focus on delivering excellent customer service What you ll get in return: • From 23 days annual leave (plus public/bank holidays) • Life assurance cover (x2 salary) • Invitation to healthcare schemes • Company pension scheme • Wellness programmes • Training and development provided through our own Hayley Academy What to expect from our recruitment process: Following the intial screening, please note that an assessment centre will form part of the selection process, with the date to be confirmed. This will be a great opportunity to further showcase your skills and experience. We ll close this role on Monday 29th June, but may do so earlier if we receive strong interest so don t miss out. A final note Not sure you tick every box? Please don t let that stop you from applying. Need any reasonable adjustments? Just give our talent acquisition team a shout. Any questions on your mind? Please reach out to us at (url removed)

If you've led IT support from the front and still enjoy getting your hands dirty, have a look at this great opportunity. I'm looking for an IT Support Manager to take ownership of day-to-day IT operations for a major private investment firm with circa 2k global employees. This isn't a policy role. It's hands-on. You'll lead IT from the front: fixing issues, improving systems, and setting the tone for quality support. You'll have a small team around you, but you'll still be taking ownership of escalations, handling VIP support, and keeping things moving. What you'll be doing: Run daily IT support operations across multiple European offices. Act as the senior escalation point for tickets and incidents. Support executive and VIP users directly, white-glove standard. Manage ServiceNow queues, SLAs, and day-to-day priorities. Maintain and improve documentation, processes, and asset tracking. Manage local vendors and mobile providers. Lead by example - sleeves rolled up, not hands off. Tech stack: Microsoft 365, Azure AD, Intune, Okta, Exchange Online, ServiceNow, Windows + macOS, Zoom, Box. You'll need: 8-12 years in IT support, in financial or professional services. A proven record of hands-on technical work, not just team oversight. Experience managing a small helpdesk or regional support function. Calm under pressure, service-focused, and confident in supporting senior users. ITIL aligned mindset and solid fundamentals across modern endpoint tech. Flexibility for occasional out-of-hours work when needed. Why it's worth a look: Small team, big impact. High standards, low politics. Space to own it end-to-end and make a visible difference. If you are a strong fit for the above, call Lorenz at Hays Recruitment on (phone number removed) ASAP. My contact details are also on my LinkedIn profile. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

If you've led IT support from the front and still enjoy getting your hands dirty, have a look at this great opportunity. I'm looking for an IT Support Manager to take ownership of day-to-day IT operations for a major private investment firm with circa 2k global employees. This isn't a policy role. It's hands-on. You'll lead IT from the front: fixing issues, improving systems, and setting the tone for quality support. You'll have a small team around you, but you'll still be taking ownership of escalations, handling VIP support, and keeping things moving. What you'll be doing: Run daily IT support operations across multiple European offices.Act as the senior escalation point for tickets and incidents.Support executive and VIP users directly, white-glove standard.Manage ServiceNow queues, SLAs, and day-to-day priorities.Maintain and improve documentation, processes, and asset tracking.Manage local vendors and mobile providers.Lead by example - sleeves rolled up, not hands off. Tech stack: Microsoft 365, Azure AD, Intune, Okta, Exchange Online, ServiceNow, Windows + macOS, Zoom, Box. You'll need: 8-12 years in IT support, in financial or professional services. A proven record of hands-on technical work, not just team oversight.Experience managing a small helpdesk or regional support function.Calm under pressure, service-focused, and confident in supporting senior users.ITIL aligned mindset and solid fundamentals across modern endpoint tech.Flexibility for occasional out-of-hours work when needed. Why it's worth a look: Small team, big impact.High standards, low politics.Space to own it end-to-end and make a visible difference. If you are a strong fit for the above, call Lorenz at Hays Recruitment on ASAP. My contact details are also on my LinkedIn profile. 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