We're working with a market-leading international manufacturer looking for an experienced Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of a successful product division. This is a broad and highly visible role where you'll take ownership of supply chain operations, inventory planning, supplier relationships and continuous improvement, helping support future growth across the UK and Europe. What You'll Be Doing Developing inventory and stock plans to ensure product availability Building and managing relationships with suppliers and manufacturing partners Monitoring operational performance and identifying opportunities for improvement Driving supply chain efficiency, service improvements and cost optimisation Managing operational reporting and KPI analysis Working closely with finance, sales and logistics teams Supporting quality standards and product compliance Leading continuous improvement initiatives across the operation What We're Looking For You'll probably have experience as an: Operations Manager Supply Chain Manager Operations & Supply Chain Manager Inventory Manager Procurement & Operations Manager Commercial Operations Manager Supply Chain Operations Manager You'll also bring: Manufacturing or product-based industry experience Supplier relationship management Inventory and stock planning Operational reporting and KPI management Strong commercial awareness Continuous improvement mindset Excellent stakeholder management skills Advanced Excel skills Experience within furniture, interiors, education products or workplace solutions would be advantageous but isn't essential. What's more important is your ability to build efficient operations and strong supplier partnerships. Why Join? International market leader Hybrid working Modern London office High-profile operational role Opportunity to influence business growth Collaborative culture Excellent long-term career progression If you're someone who enjoys bringing structure, improving processes and making operations run effortlessly, we'd love to hear from you and can bring. Strong experience in operations and supply chain management within a manufacturing environment. Expertise in supplier management, stock planning and operational coordination . Proven experience leading and developing teams, with excellent organisational and problem-solving skills. Strong stakeholder management, communication skills and commercial awareness. A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a continuous improvement mindset. We would love to hear from you.
Aug 07, 2026
Full time
We're working with a market-leading international manufacturer looking for an experienced Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of a successful product division. This is a broad and highly visible role where you'll take ownership of supply chain operations, inventory planning, supplier relationships and continuous improvement, helping support future growth across the UK and Europe. What You'll Be Doing Developing inventory and stock plans to ensure product availability Building and managing relationships with suppliers and manufacturing partners Monitoring operational performance and identifying opportunities for improvement Driving supply chain efficiency, service improvements and cost optimisation Managing operational reporting and KPI analysis Working closely with finance, sales and logistics teams Supporting quality standards and product compliance Leading continuous improvement initiatives across the operation What We're Looking For You'll probably have experience as an: Operations Manager Supply Chain Manager Operations & Supply Chain Manager Inventory Manager Procurement & Operations Manager Commercial Operations Manager Supply Chain Operations Manager You'll also bring: Manufacturing or product-based industry experience Supplier relationship management Inventory and stock planning Operational reporting and KPI management Strong commercial awareness Continuous improvement mindset Excellent stakeholder management skills Advanced Excel skills Experience within furniture, interiors, education products or workplace solutions would be advantageous but isn't essential. What's more important is your ability to build efficient operations and strong supplier partnerships. Why Join? International market leader Hybrid working Modern London office High-profile operational role Opportunity to influence business growth Collaborative culture Excellent long-term career progression If you're someone who enjoys bringing structure, improving processes and making operations run effortlessly, we'd love to hear from you and can bring. Strong experience in operations and supply chain management within a manufacturing environment. Expertise in supplier management, stock planning and operational coordination . Proven experience leading and developing teams, with excellent organisational and problem-solving skills. Strong stakeholder management, communication skills and commercial awareness. A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a continuous improvement mindset. We would love to hear from you.
Office-based during probation; thereafter hybrid with flexibility depending on experience and tenure. Some roles are defined by what you deliver. This one is defined by where it takes you: a succession-planning appointment at director level, working alongside the current leadership team before stepping into a permanent seat at the senior table. • A structured pathway to Technical or Design Director and a place on the senior management team • Direct mentorship from experienced Technical and Design Directors, rare at this level • Exposure to high-profile live events, major staging projects and international technical design work • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, workplace pension, and genuine flexibility post-probation The Company This business has been designing, manufacturing and delivering staging and temporary structures for four decades, working across festivals, large-scale sporting events and international brand activations. The technical work is genuinely innovative, and with design, operations, sales and finance all in-house, collaboration is built into how things get done. The Role As Senior CAD Designer and Business Operations Lead you will embed yourself at the heart of a busy technical design function, working across the full project lifecycle from concept through to delivery. • Support design and delivery of staging and temporary structures across live events, utilising your expert knowledge of CAD/AutoCAD software • Work closely with Technical and Design Directors on project strategy • Contribute to procurement and supply chain management for UK and international projects • Collaborate with operations, manufacturing and project management teams • Build commercial and regulatory knowledge ahead of a leadership transition The Candidate The right candidate for this Senior CAD Designer and Business Operations Lead position will bring a solid foundation in technical design, structural or engineering disciplines with e xpert knowledge of CAD/AutoCAD software , ideally gained within live events, staging, temporary structures, construction or a related manufacturing environment. • Technical design, structural design background at a strong mid-to-senior level • Experience delivering complex projects across multiple teams and functions • Commercially aware and comfortable taking ownership of large-scale work Experience with temporary structures standards is beneficial but not essential, as is a background in festivals, sports or entertainment. What matters most is genuine ambition for technical leadership and a readiness to learn from some of the most experienced people in the industry. In return, the Senior CAD Designer and Business Operations Lead will receive a senior-level package commensurate with experience, a strong benefit set and a development pathway with real substance behind it. This is a well-timed opportunity for a technical design professional ready to step into operational leadership. Get your application in as a Design and Operations Director appointment at this level will not stay open long. Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions, live communications, production and creative services. If this position is not quite right but you are looking for a new opportunity, please get in touch to discuss other options. Live values diversity and promotes equality across our business. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of background, and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may need throughout the process. Vacancy Ref: RD18304A
Aug 07, 2026
Full time
Office-based during probation; thereafter hybrid with flexibility depending on experience and tenure. Some roles are defined by what you deliver. This one is defined by where it takes you: a succession-planning appointment at director level, working alongside the current leadership team before stepping into a permanent seat at the senior table. • A structured pathway to Technical or Design Director and a place on the senior management team • Direct mentorship from experienced Technical and Design Directors, rare at this level • Exposure to high-profile live events, major staging projects and international technical design work • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, workplace pension, and genuine flexibility post-probation The Company This business has been designing, manufacturing and delivering staging and temporary structures for four decades, working across festivals, large-scale sporting events and international brand activations. The technical work is genuinely innovative, and with design, operations, sales and finance all in-house, collaboration is built into how things get done. The Role As Senior CAD Designer and Business Operations Lead you will embed yourself at the heart of a busy technical design function, working across the full project lifecycle from concept through to delivery. • Support design and delivery of staging and temporary structures across live events, utilising your expert knowledge of CAD/AutoCAD software • Work closely with Technical and Design Directors on project strategy • Contribute to procurement and supply chain management for UK and international projects • Collaborate with operations, manufacturing and project management teams • Build commercial and regulatory knowledge ahead of a leadership transition The Candidate The right candidate for this Senior CAD Designer and Business Operations Lead position will bring a solid foundation in technical design, structural or engineering disciplines with e xpert knowledge of CAD/AutoCAD software , ideally gained within live events, staging, temporary structures, construction or a related manufacturing environment. • Technical design, structural design background at a strong mid-to-senior level • Experience delivering complex projects across multiple teams and functions • Commercially aware and comfortable taking ownership of large-scale work Experience with temporary structures standards is beneficial but not essential, as is a background in festivals, sports or entertainment. What matters most is genuine ambition for technical leadership and a readiness to learn from some of the most experienced people in the industry. In return, the Senior CAD Designer and Business Operations Lead will receive a senior-level package commensurate with experience, a strong benefit set and a development pathway with real substance behind it. This is a well-timed opportunity for a technical design professional ready to step into operational leadership. Get your application in as a Design and Operations Director appointment at this level will not stay open long. Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions, live communications, production and creative services. If this position is not quite right but you are looking for a new opportunity, please get in touch to discuss other options. Live values diversity and promotes equality across our business. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of background, and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may need throughout the process. Vacancy Ref: RD18304A
SF Partners are working with a business based in Coventry who are looking for a Sales Admin / Logistics Manager to join the team £47,000 Hybrid Purpose of Role The Customer Logistics Manager is responsible for leading the Customer Logistics function, ensuring the effective management of pricing, inventory, customer orders, customs compliance, SAP master data, and customer service operations. The role is accountable for delivering excellent customer service, maintaining inventory integrity, ensuring regulatory compliance, and developing a high-performing team. Key Responsibilities Pricing & Commercial Support Maintain and manage SAP pricing files for Wear & Spare products, Consumables, and third-party products. Review and challenge pricing structures to ensure competitiveness within the UK market while protecting margin performance. Calculate and maintain selling prices for third-party products in line with agreed margin targets. Support commercial decision-making through pricing analysis and recommendations. Inventory Management & Planning Manage inventory planning activities to ensure optimum stock availability while minimising inventory holding costs. Oversee Material Requirements Planning (MRP) to maintain stock levels for fast-moving products and proactively manage slow-moving and obsolete inventory. Monitor inventory discrepancies between our systems and Rhenus ( 3rd Party Logistics ), ensuring inventory records remain accurate and aligned. Manage procurement and replenishment of third-party stock products. Oversee part master data management within SAP, including the creation of new materials, maintenance of substitute parts, and ongoing data integrity. Ensure effective communication of new part information and changes to warehouse and operational teams. Customs & Trade Compliance Ensure full compliance with UK import and export customs regulations. Manage customs documentation requirements for shipments to Ireland and imports into the UK. Liaise with customs clearance providers, freight forwarders, customers, and internal stakeholders to resolve customs, VAT, and duty-related issues. Maintain robust processes to support compliance with evolving customs and trade regulations. SAP & Operational Control Ensure the integrity and effectiveness of SAP processes within the Customer Logistics function. Monitor sales order processing and ensure timely release of customer orders. Oversee supplier purchase orders and ensure open orders are actively managed and closed where appropriate. Produce and distribute backorder analysis reports, identifying risks and implementing corrective actions. Drive continuous improvement in SAP master data accuracy and operational processes. Customer Logistics Operations Lead and manage the day-to-day activities of the Customer Logistics department. Ensure efficient processing of customer orders, quotations, invoicing, and customer enquiries. Oversee order fulfilment activities for both Sales and Service departments. Manage consignment stock processes and controls. Oversee System 3R order processing activities. Ensure customs clearance processes are completed accurately and efficiently. Monitor departmental performance against service level agreements and customer expectations. Leadership & Team Development Lead, coach, and develop the Customer Logistics team to deliver high levels of performance and customer service. Ensure team members are fully trained and capable of supporting all core departmental activities. Develop succession plans and cross-functional skills to improve team resilience. Provide leadership and support during periods of high workload, organisational change, and staff absence. Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, collaboration, and customer focus. Supervisory Responsibilities Direct management responsibility for the Customer Logistics team Set objectives, conduct performance reviews, and identify development opportunities. Ensure appropriate resource planning and workload management across the department. Qualifications & Experience Essential Proven experience in customer logistics, supply chain, customer service, inventory management, or logistics leadership roles. Strong SAP experience, including pricing, material master data, inventory management, purchasing, and order processing. Experience of MRP and inventory planning processes. Working knowledge of UK customs, import/export procedures, and trade compliance requirements. Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills. Experience leading and developing teams within a customer-focused environment. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Desirable Experience within a manufacturing, engineering, or industrial business. Knowledge of Irish customs and VAT requirements. Experience of process improvement and operational excellence initiatives. Advanced Excel and reporting capabilities.
Aug 07, 2026
Full time
SF Partners are working with a business based in Coventry who are looking for a Sales Admin / Logistics Manager to join the team £47,000 Hybrid Purpose of Role The Customer Logistics Manager is responsible for leading the Customer Logistics function, ensuring the effective management of pricing, inventory, customer orders, customs compliance, SAP master data, and customer service operations. The role is accountable for delivering excellent customer service, maintaining inventory integrity, ensuring regulatory compliance, and developing a high-performing team. Key Responsibilities Pricing & Commercial Support Maintain and manage SAP pricing files for Wear & Spare products, Consumables, and third-party products. Review and challenge pricing structures to ensure competitiveness within the UK market while protecting margin performance. Calculate and maintain selling prices for third-party products in line with agreed margin targets. Support commercial decision-making through pricing analysis and recommendations. Inventory Management & Planning Manage inventory planning activities to ensure optimum stock availability while minimising inventory holding costs. Oversee Material Requirements Planning (MRP) to maintain stock levels for fast-moving products and proactively manage slow-moving and obsolete inventory. Monitor inventory discrepancies between our systems and Rhenus ( 3rd Party Logistics ), ensuring inventory records remain accurate and aligned. Manage procurement and replenishment of third-party stock products. Oversee part master data management within SAP, including the creation of new materials, maintenance of substitute parts, and ongoing data integrity. Ensure effective communication of new part information and changes to warehouse and operational teams. Customs & Trade Compliance Ensure full compliance with UK import and export customs regulations. Manage customs documentation requirements for shipments to Ireland and imports into the UK. Liaise with customs clearance providers, freight forwarders, customers, and internal stakeholders to resolve customs, VAT, and duty-related issues. Maintain robust processes to support compliance with evolving customs and trade regulations. SAP & Operational Control Ensure the integrity and effectiveness of SAP processes within the Customer Logistics function. Monitor sales order processing and ensure timely release of customer orders. Oversee supplier purchase orders and ensure open orders are actively managed and closed where appropriate. Produce and distribute backorder analysis reports, identifying risks and implementing corrective actions. Drive continuous improvement in SAP master data accuracy and operational processes. Customer Logistics Operations Lead and manage the day-to-day activities of the Customer Logistics department. Ensure efficient processing of customer orders, quotations, invoicing, and customer enquiries. Oversee order fulfilment activities for both Sales and Service departments. Manage consignment stock processes and controls. Oversee System 3R order processing activities. Ensure customs clearance processes are completed accurately and efficiently. Monitor departmental performance against service level agreements and customer expectations. Leadership & Team Development Lead, coach, and develop the Customer Logistics team to deliver high levels of performance and customer service. Ensure team members are fully trained and capable of supporting all core departmental activities. Develop succession plans and cross-functional skills to improve team resilience. Provide leadership and support during periods of high workload, organisational change, and staff absence. Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, collaboration, and customer focus. Supervisory Responsibilities Direct management responsibility for the Customer Logistics team Set objectives, conduct performance reviews, and identify development opportunities. Ensure appropriate resource planning and workload management across the department. Qualifications & Experience Essential Proven experience in customer logistics, supply chain, customer service, inventory management, or logistics leadership roles. Strong SAP experience, including pricing, material master data, inventory management, purchasing, and order processing. Experience of MRP and inventory planning processes. Working knowledge of UK customs, import/export procedures, and trade compliance requirements. Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills. Experience leading and developing teams within a customer-focused environment. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Desirable Experience within a manufacturing, engineering, or industrial business. Knowledge of Irish customs and VAT requirements. Experience of process improvement and operational excellence initiatives. Advanced Excel and reporting capabilities.
Senior ITAM Practitioner Location: Uxbridge, Sheffield or Manchester (Hybrid, 3 days a week) About the Role Insight is seeking an experienced Senior ITAM Practitioner to join our growing IT Asset Management (ITAM) practice. This is a client-facing consultancy role where you will work with organisations to develop and deliver effective ITAM strategies that drive compliance, optimisation and business value. Working across the full lifecycle of client engagements, you'll play a key role in pre-sales activities, solution design, bid responses and the successful delivery of complex ITAM programmes. You'll act as a trusted advisor to clients while helping Insight continue to grow its ITAM capabilities and market presence. What You'll Do As a Senior ITAM Practitioner, you'll support clients from initial engagement through to delivery, helping them maximise the value of their technology investments. Your responsibilities will include: Leading and contributing to RFP responses, bids and proposals, working closely with sales and pre-sales teams to develop compelling client solutions. Supporting client workshops, presentations and discovery sessions to understand business requirements and define effective ITAM strategies. Designing and delivering ITAM programmes across Software Asset Management (SAM), Hardware Asset Management (HAM), SaaS Management and FinOps. Developing governance frameworks, operating models and optimisation strategies that improve compliance, visibility and cost control. Identifying opportunities for licence, cloud and hardware optimisation while supporting audit readiness and risk management activities. Building trusted relationships with stakeholders across IT, Procurement, Finance and business leadership teams. Providing expert guidance on software licensing, vendor management and ITAM best practices. Contributing to the ongoing development of Insight's ITAM methodologies, tools and service offerings. Supporting colleagues through mentoring, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives. What We're Looking For We're looking for someone with a strong combination of consultancy experience, commercial awareness and technical ITAM expertise. You will ideally have: Experience supporting or leading RFP responses, bid management or proposal development activities. A consultancy or pre-sales background within IT Asset Management, Software Asset Management or a related discipline. Experience delivering ITAM solutions within complex enterprise environments. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of an organisation. Knowledge of SAM, HAM, SaaS Management and/or FinOps principles. Experience working with ITAM platforms such as Flexera, ServiceNow or similar technologies. Understanding of software licensing models across major vendors such as Microsoft, Oracle, IBM and SAP. Familiarity with industry frameworks including ITIL and ISO standards. Strong analytical, reporting and data interpretation skills using tools such as Excel and Power BI. What Success Looks Like In this role, you'll build trusted client relationships, deliver high-quality consulting engagements and contribute to winning new business opportunities. You'll help organisations improve governance, optimise technology spend, reduce compliance risk and realise measurable business value from their IT assets. Why Insight? At Insight, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We provide the freedom to think big, the support to grow your career and the opportunity to make a real impact. Alongside a competitive salary and benefits package, you'll enjoy: A collaborative and supportive culture built on our values of Hunger, Heart and Harmony. Opportunities to work with leading organisations on strategic technology initiatives. Access to career development and continuous learning opportunities. The flexibility of a hybrid working environment. The chance to be part of a Fortune 500 global technology solutions provider with an average employee tenure of more than six years. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Insight is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are dedicated to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure every candidate has the opportunity to perform at their best.
Aug 07, 2026
Full time
Senior ITAM Practitioner Location: Uxbridge, Sheffield or Manchester (Hybrid, 3 days a week) About the Role Insight is seeking an experienced Senior ITAM Practitioner to join our growing IT Asset Management (ITAM) practice. This is a client-facing consultancy role where you will work with organisations to develop and deliver effective ITAM strategies that drive compliance, optimisation and business value. Working across the full lifecycle of client engagements, you'll play a key role in pre-sales activities, solution design, bid responses and the successful delivery of complex ITAM programmes. You'll act as a trusted advisor to clients while helping Insight continue to grow its ITAM capabilities and market presence. What You'll Do As a Senior ITAM Practitioner, you'll support clients from initial engagement through to delivery, helping them maximise the value of their technology investments. Your responsibilities will include: Leading and contributing to RFP responses, bids and proposals, working closely with sales and pre-sales teams to develop compelling client solutions. Supporting client workshops, presentations and discovery sessions to understand business requirements and define effective ITAM strategies. Designing and delivering ITAM programmes across Software Asset Management (SAM), Hardware Asset Management (HAM), SaaS Management and FinOps. Developing governance frameworks, operating models and optimisation strategies that improve compliance, visibility and cost control. Identifying opportunities for licence, cloud and hardware optimisation while supporting audit readiness and risk management activities. Building trusted relationships with stakeholders across IT, Procurement, Finance and business leadership teams. Providing expert guidance on software licensing, vendor management and ITAM best practices. Contributing to the ongoing development of Insight's ITAM methodologies, tools and service offerings. Supporting colleagues through mentoring, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives. What We're Looking For We're looking for someone with a strong combination of consultancy experience, commercial awareness and technical ITAM expertise. You will ideally have: Experience supporting or leading RFP responses, bid management or proposal development activities. A consultancy or pre-sales background within IT Asset Management, Software Asset Management or a related discipline. Experience delivering ITAM solutions within complex enterprise environments. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of an organisation. Knowledge of SAM, HAM, SaaS Management and/or FinOps principles. Experience working with ITAM platforms such as Flexera, ServiceNow or similar technologies. Understanding of software licensing models across major vendors such as Microsoft, Oracle, IBM and SAP. Familiarity with industry frameworks including ITIL and ISO standards. Strong analytical, reporting and data interpretation skills using tools such as Excel and Power BI. What Success Looks Like In this role, you'll build trusted client relationships, deliver high-quality consulting engagements and contribute to winning new business opportunities. You'll help organisations improve governance, optimise technology spend, reduce compliance risk and realise measurable business value from their IT assets. Why Insight? At Insight, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We provide the freedom to think big, the support to grow your career and the opportunity to make a real impact. Alongside a competitive salary and benefits package, you'll enjoy: A collaborative and supportive culture built on our values of Hunger, Heart and Harmony. Opportunities to work with leading organisations on strategic technology initiatives. Access to career development and continuous learning opportunities. The flexibility of a hybrid working environment. The chance to be part of a Fortune 500 global technology solutions provider with an average employee tenure of more than six years. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Insight is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are dedicated to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure every candidate has the opportunity to perform at their best.
Senior Quantity Surveyor Glasgow Up to £60,000 + Excellent Benefits Permanent Commercial Leadership on Civil Engineering & Infrastructure Projects Are you an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to take the next step in your career with a leading civil engineering contractor? This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation delivering a diverse portfolio of highways and civil engineering projects across Scotland. Working alongside an experienced commercial leadership team, you will play a key role in the successful commercial delivery of infrastructure schemes while supporting the development of junior members of the commercial team. This position offers the opportunity to work across multiple projects, taking ownership of commercial performance from procurement through to final account, while contributing to the continued success of a well-established business. The Role As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the commercial management of a portfolio of highways and civil engineering projects, ensuring strong financial performance and effective contract administration throughout the project lifecycle. Working closely with the Commercial Manager, Project Managers and operational teams, you will provide commercial support across procurement, subcontract management, forecasting, valuations and change management, while also mentoring junior Quantity Surveyors and contributing to the continued development of the commercial function. What You'll Be Doing Managing the commercial delivery of multiple civil engineering and highways projects. Administering NEC contracts, including change management and compensation events. Preparing valuations, applications for payment, cost reports and financial forecasts. Procuring and managing subcontractors, including negotiations and final accounts. Monitoring project costs, commercial risks and opportunities to maximise project performance. Working closely with operational teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme and within budget. Building strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders. Supporting and mentoring junior Quantity Surveyors, helping to develop the commercial team. About You To be considered, you'll ideally have: Previous experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering, highways or infrastructure. Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and commercial management principles. Experience managing subcontract procurement, valuations, forecasting, cost reporting and final accounts. Excellent commercial awareness and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. The ability to build effective relationships with clients, project teams and supply chain partners. Highways, infrastructure or wider civil engineering experience is highly desirable. What's on Offer Salary of £55,000 - £60,000 (depending on experience) Excellent benefits package. Permanent, full-time position. Hybrid working with 3-4 days per week in the office and on site. Exposure to a diverse portfolio of civil engineering and infrastructure projects. Ongoing professional development and clear opportunities for career progression within a growing commercial team. Supportive and collaborative working environment. If you're a Quantity Surveyor looking to join a business delivering civil engineering and infrastructure projects while continuing to develop your commercial expertise, we'd love to hear from you. FOOTNOTE: If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Traffic & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 40+ years' experience in this market. Please call Charlie at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information. By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please email.
Aug 07, 2026
Full time
Senior Quantity Surveyor Glasgow Up to £60,000 + Excellent Benefits Permanent Commercial Leadership on Civil Engineering & Infrastructure Projects Are you an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to take the next step in your career with a leading civil engineering contractor? This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation delivering a diverse portfolio of highways and civil engineering projects across Scotland. Working alongside an experienced commercial leadership team, you will play a key role in the successful commercial delivery of infrastructure schemes while supporting the development of junior members of the commercial team. This position offers the opportunity to work across multiple projects, taking ownership of commercial performance from procurement through to final account, while contributing to the continued success of a well-established business. The Role As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the commercial management of a portfolio of highways and civil engineering projects, ensuring strong financial performance and effective contract administration throughout the project lifecycle. Working closely with the Commercial Manager, Project Managers and operational teams, you will provide commercial support across procurement, subcontract management, forecasting, valuations and change management, while also mentoring junior Quantity Surveyors and contributing to the continued development of the commercial function. What You'll Be Doing Managing the commercial delivery of multiple civil engineering and highways projects. Administering NEC contracts, including change management and compensation events. Preparing valuations, applications for payment, cost reports and financial forecasts. Procuring and managing subcontractors, including negotiations and final accounts. Monitoring project costs, commercial risks and opportunities to maximise project performance. Working closely with operational teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme and within budget. Building strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders. Supporting and mentoring junior Quantity Surveyors, helping to develop the commercial team. About You To be considered, you'll ideally have: Previous experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering, highways or infrastructure. Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and commercial management principles. Experience managing subcontract procurement, valuations, forecasting, cost reporting and final accounts. Excellent commercial awareness and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. The ability to build effective relationships with clients, project teams and supply chain partners. Highways, infrastructure or wider civil engineering experience is highly desirable. What's on Offer Salary of £55,000 - £60,000 (depending on experience) Excellent benefits package. Permanent, full-time position. Hybrid working with 3-4 days per week in the office and on site. Exposure to a diverse portfolio of civil engineering and infrastructure projects. Ongoing professional development and clear opportunities for career progression within a growing commercial team. Supportive and collaborative working environment. If you're a Quantity Surveyor looking to join a business delivering civil engineering and infrastructure projects while continuing to develop your commercial expertise, we'd love to hear from you. FOOTNOTE: If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Traffic & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 40+ years' experience in this market. Please call Charlie at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information. By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please email.
Supply Chain Manager 75,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Healthcare + Progression Birkenhead, the Wirral - Commutable from Wallasey, Ellesmere, Port, Liverpool, Chester, Runcorn, Widnes, Warrington, Southport, St, Helens Are you a Supply Chain leader with experience across procurement, warehousing and logistics? Do you want to join a growing manufacturer where you'll play a key role in shaping operations and business strategy? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well established manufacturing business in a Senior Leadership Team position, reporting directly to the Managing Director. You'll have the autonomy to improve processes, develop teams and drive the business forward. This company is a leading manufacturer supplying products into a variety of industries across the UK and internationally. They are investing heavily in their people, systems and processes, making this an exciting time to join the business. In this role you will lead the warehouse, procurement and supply chain functions, managing supplier relationships, driving continuous improvement and overseeing a team across purchasing, planning and warehouse operations. There will also be occasional travel to UK and European suppliers. This role would suit a Head of Supply Chain, Supply Chain Manager, Procurement Manager or Operations Manager from a manufacturing background looking to step into a strategic leadership role. The Role Lead warehouse, procurement and supply chain operations Develop supply chain strategy and drive continuous improvement Manage supplier relationships and commercial negotiations Lead purchasing, planning and warehouse teams The Person Supply chain leadership experience Manufacturing background Strong commercial and supplier management skills Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed) Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Aug 07, 2026
Full time
Supply Chain Manager 75,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Healthcare + Progression Birkenhead, the Wirral - Commutable from Wallasey, Ellesmere, Port, Liverpool, Chester, Runcorn, Widnes, Warrington, Southport, St, Helens Are you a Supply Chain leader with experience across procurement, warehousing and logistics? Do you want to join a growing manufacturer where you'll play a key role in shaping operations and business strategy? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well established manufacturing business in a Senior Leadership Team position, reporting directly to the Managing Director. You'll have the autonomy to improve processes, develop teams and drive the business forward. This company is a leading manufacturer supplying products into a variety of industries across the UK and internationally. They are investing heavily in their people, systems and processes, making this an exciting time to join the business. In this role you will lead the warehouse, procurement and supply chain functions, managing supplier relationships, driving continuous improvement and overseeing a team across purchasing, planning and warehouse operations. There will also be occasional travel to UK and European suppliers. This role would suit a Head of Supply Chain, Supply Chain Manager, Procurement Manager or Operations Manager from a manufacturing background looking to step into a strategic leadership role. The Role Lead warehouse, procurement and supply chain operations Develop supply chain strategy and drive continuous improvement Manage supplier relationships and commercial negotiations Lead purchasing, planning and warehouse teams The Person Supply chain leadership experience Manufacturing background Strong commercial and supplier management skills Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed) Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Built Alliance are delighted to be partnering with one of the North's fastest-growing construction consultancies as they look to appoint an ambitious Associate Director Project Manager to join their Leeds office. Thito take ownership of framework-led programmes across the healthcare and education sectors, leading client relationships and a small team as part of the senior leadership group. These projects will deliver meaningful, positive impact to communities across Yorkshire and you'll play a central role in shaping both their delivery and the continued growth of the Leeds office. The consultancy has gone from strength to strength over the years, building a reputation for being people-first and sustainability-driven. Their innovative approach has seen them consistently deliver projects to the highest standards, and they continue to stand out as a practice that balances commercial expertise with social value. What they're ideally after: You'll be an experienced Project Manager with a strong track record in healthcare or education construction, though other sectors will be considered for the right person. You should be comfortable leading client relationships and managing a small team of PMs and APMs, confident with tendering, procurement and contracts (JCT and NEC preferred), and have a genuine track record in business development and growing client accounts. Strong stakeholder management across the public sector is important, as is a real interest in sustainability, Net Zero and ESG. Responsibilities: You'll own client relationships and lead delivery across a portfolio of projects, managing and developing a small team of PMs and APMs along the way. Projects will run from early RIBA stages through to completion, working closely with schools, NHS Trusts, local authorities, funders and design teams. You'll oversee cost control, procurement and contract administration under JCT/NEC, support business development to help grow the Leeds office's client base, and embed sustainability and ESG best practice throughout. What's on offer: This consultancy offers the agility of an SME with the stability of a well-established pipeline, along with a genuine route toward senior leadership. On top of that, you'll get unlimited holidays, a 7% employer pension contribution, and attractive bonus incentives for both new business and general performance. The culture is collaborative and people-first, with regular team away days and community volunteering built in, backed up by private healthcare, critical illness cover, income protection and life assurance. If this position resonates with you, contact Rob Hayton at Built Alliance to discuss further. RICS / Project Management / Cost Management / CIOB / APM / NEC / JCT / Project Manager
Aug 07, 2026
Full time
Built Alliance are delighted to be partnering with one of the North's fastest-growing construction consultancies as they look to appoint an ambitious Associate Director Project Manager to join their Leeds office. Thito take ownership of framework-led programmes across the healthcare and education sectors, leading client relationships and a small team as part of the senior leadership group. These projects will deliver meaningful, positive impact to communities across Yorkshire and you'll play a central role in shaping both their delivery and the continued growth of the Leeds office. The consultancy has gone from strength to strength over the years, building a reputation for being people-first and sustainability-driven. Their innovative approach has seen them consistently deliver projects to the highest standards, and they continue to stand out as a practice that balances commercial expertise with social value. What they're ideally after: You'll be an experienced Project Manager with a strong track record in healthcare or education construction, though other sectors will be considered for the right person. You should be comfortable leading client relationships and managing a small team of PMs and APMs, confident with tendering, procurement and contracts (JCT and NEC preferred), and have a genuine track record in business development and growing client accounts. Strong stakeholder management across the public sector is important, as is a real interest in sustainability, Net Zero and ESG. Responsibilities: You'll own client relationships and lead delivery across a portfolio of projects, managing and developing a small team of PMs and APMs along the way. Projects will run from early RIBA stages through to completion, working closely with schools, NHS Trusts, local authorities, funders and design teams. You'll oversee cost control, procurement and contract administration under JCT/NEC, support business development to help grow the Leeds office's client base, and embed sustainability and ESG best practice throughout. What's on offer: This consultancy offers the agility of an SME with the stability of a well-established pipeline, along with a genuine route toward senior leadership. On top of that, you'll get unlimited holidays, a 7% employer pension contribution, and attractive bonus incentives for both new business and general performance. The culture is collaborative and people-first, with regular team away days and community volunteering built in, backed up by private healthcare, critical illness cover, income protection and life assurance. If this position resonates with you, contact Rob Hayton at Built Alliance to discuss further. RICS / Project Management / Cost Management / CIOB / APM / NEC / JCT / Project Manager
Stock Team Leader - Bloom & Wild, Nuneaton 14.83 per hour + overtime (1.5x) Monday to Friday, 08:30-17:00 Immediate Start The Best Connection is recruiting a Stock Team Leader for our client based in Nuneaton, Bermuda Park. This role involves leading a team of four Stock Controllers, ensuring accurate inventory management, stock control, replenishment, and operational efficiency within a busy warehouse environment. Key Responsibilities: Lead, coach and develop the stock team. Manage goods receiving, stock counts, replenishment and stock movements. Maintain inventory accuracy using WMS systems. Promote health & safety compliance. Support continuous improvement and efficiency initiatives. Liaise with Supply Chain, Procurement and Operations teams. Requirements: Minimum 1 year of warehouse Team Leader/Supervisory experience. Previous experience managing and motivating staff. WMS experience. Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Willingness to undertake MHE training (Bendi Truck & PPT). Fluent English. Hours & Pay: Monday to Friday, 08:30-17:00 (40 hours per week) 14.83 per hour Overtime paid at 1.5x after 40 hours This position is initially offered through The Best Connection. Apply today with your CV for immediate consideration. The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Aug 07, 2026
Seasonal
Stock Team Leader - Bloom & Wild, Nuneaton 14.83 per hour + overtime (1.5x) Monday to Friday, 08:30-17:00 Immediate Start The Best Connection is recruiting a Stock Team Leader for our client based in Nuneaton, Bermuda Park. This role involves leading a team of four Stock Controllers, ensuring accurate inventory management, stock control, replenishment, and operational efficiency within a busy warehouse environment. Key Responsibilities: Lead, coach and develop the stock team. Manage goods receiving, stock counts, replenishment and stock movements. Maintain inventory accuracy using WMS systems. Promote health & safety compliance. Support continuous improvement and efficiency initiatives. Liaise with Supply Chain, Procurement and Operations teams. Requirements: Minimum 1 year of warehouse Team Leader/Supervisory experience. Previous experience managing and motivating staff. WMS experience. Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Willingness to undertake MHE training (Bendi Truck & PPT). Fluent English. Hours & Pay: Monday to Friday, 08:30-17:00 (40 hours per week) 14.83 per hour Overtime paid at 1.5x after 40 hours This position is initially offered through The Best Connection. Apply today with your CV for immediate consideration. The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Our client, a trusted partner to the UK Ministry of Defence, is seeking an experienced Operational Due Diligence Analyst to join their fast-paced Procurement Excellence team. Operating at an international group level, the team provides specialist expertise and strategic support to Procurement and Senior Procurement Leadership, ensuring robust supplier governance, risk management, and compliance across complex supply chains. Key Responsibilities: The successful candidate will support the Group Lead with operational due diligence, including initial and ongoing checks, supplier onboarding, and KPI reporting.: All Non procurement Vendor Due diligence - Investigating vendors on third party tools, proposing an assessment, validating with compliance On Boarding processing Supplier data management Stakeholder management - Finance, compliance, procurement, rest of business Reporting and dashboards What we're looking for: Supplier On Boarding/KYC Defence and aerospace regulatory knowledge Knowledge of ISO37001 - ETHICS Knowledge of ISO90t skills01 - QUALITY Advanced excel/word/PowerPoint Attention to detail Quick to master new tools and processes Ivalua (advantageous not required) SAP (preferential not required) What happens now? If your application meets the initial selection criteria, a member of our talent acquisition team will contact you via email to arrange a structured screening call. This conversation will explore your experience, technical background, and suitability for the role in more detail. Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team. More about the role: For more than 70 years, our client has been in a strong partnership with the UK military. They have accomplished numerous milestones in defence engineering and have provided essential defence capabilities to meet the requirements of the armed forces across land, sea, and air. This role is based at our client's headquarters in Stevenage, a key location for missile operations. The site offers excellent transportation links, an onsite gym, and a coffee shop. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Aug 07, 2026
Contractor
Our client, a trusted partner to the UK Ministry of Defence, is seeking an experienced Operational Due Diligence Analyst to join their fast-paced Procurement Excellence team. Operating at an international group level, the team provides specialist expertise and strategic support to Procurement and Senior Procurement Leadership, ensuring robust supplier governance, risk management, and compliance across complex supply chains. Key Responsibilities: The successful candidate will support the Group Lead with operational due diligence, including initial and ongoing checks, supplier onboarding, and KPI reporting.: All Non procurement Vendor Due diligence - Investigating vendors on third party tools, proposing an assessment, validating with compliance On Boarding processing Supplier data management Stakeholder management - Finance, compliance, procurement, rest of business Reporting and dashboards What we're looking for: Supplier On Boarding/KYC Defence and aerospace regulatory knowledge Knowledge of ISO37001 - ETHICS Knowledge of ISO90t skills01 - QUALITY Advanced excel/word/PowerPoint Attention to detail Quick to master new tools and processes Ivalua (advantageous not required) SAP (preferential not required) What happens now? If your application meets the initial selection criteria, a member of our talent acquisition team will contact you via email to arrange a structured screening call. This conversation will explore your experience, technical background, and suitability for the role in more detail. Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team. More about the role: For more than 70 years, our client has been in a strong partnership with the UK military. They have accomplished numerous milestones in defence engineering and have provided essential defence capabilities to meet the requirements of the armed forces across land, sea, and air. This role is based at our client's headquarters in Stevenage, a key location for missile operations. The site offers excellent transportation links, an onsite gym, and a coffee shop. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Commercial Manager Frankfurt, Munich, Helsinki, Amsterdam €110,000 €130,000 + Benefits + Accommodation + Travel We re seeking experienced Commercial Managers to join a leading international engineering and construction contractor, delivering complex, high-value data centre and advanced technology projects across Europe. With active projects in Frankfurt, Munich, Helsinki, and Amsterdam, this is an exceptional opportunity to play a key commercial leadership role in delivering world-class engineering solutions for some of the largest hyperscale clients in the industry. As a Commercial Manager, you ll take full ownership of the commercial and contractual delivery of major projects, typically ranging from €50M to €300M in value. You ll oversee financial performance, cost control, risk management, and procurement, ensuring all commercial outcomes align with company objectives and client expectations. Key Responsibilities Lead all commercial aspects of major engineering projects from tender through to final account. Oversee budgets, forecasts, and monthly cost reporting, ensuring compliance with approved margins. Manage subcontracts, supplier negotiations, and contract administration in line with company procedures. Work closely with project, finance, and procurement teams to optimise financial performance. Drive risk and opportunity management processes across multiple projects. Act as the primary commercial point of contact for clients, consultants, and subcontractors. Mentor and support Quantity Surveyors and project teams. Ensure full compliance with contract terms, notices, and reporting procedures. About You 5+ years experience in a commercial management or senior quantity surveying role. Proven track record delivering large-scale construction or data centre projects. Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related discipline. Strong contractual and financial acumen with a proactive, solution-focused mindset. Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams. What s on Offer €110,000 €130,000 salary (DOE) Accommodation + Travel + Benefits package Rotational options available (for non-local hires) Long-term career progression with an industry leader in the data centre sector. Opportunity to work on landmark European projects with cutting-edge technology.
Aug 07, 2026
Full time
Commercial Manager Frankfurt, Munich, Helsinki, Amsterdam €110,000 €130,000 + Benefits + Accommodation + Travel We re seeking experienced Commercial Managers to join a leading international engineering and construction contractor, delivering complex, high-value data centre and advanced technology projects across Europe. With active projects in Frankfurt, Munich, Helsinki, and Amsterdam, this is an exceptional opportunity to play a key commercial leadership role in delivering world-class engineering solutions for some of the largest hyperscale clients in the industry. As a Commercial Manager, you ll take full ownership of the commercial and contractual delivery of major projects, typically ranging from €50M to €300M in value. You ll oversee financial performance, cost control, risk management, and procurement, ensuring all commercial outcomes align with company objectives and client expectations. Key Responsibilities Lead all commercial aspects of major engineering projects from tender through to final account. Oversee budgets, forecasts, and monthly cost reporting, ensuring compliance with approved margins. Manage subcontracts, supplier negotiations, and contract administration in line with company procedures. Work closely with project, finance, and procurement teams to optimise financial performance. Drive risk and opportunity management processes across multiple projects. Act as the primary commercial point of contact for clients, consultants, and subcontractors. Mentor and support Quantity Surveyors and project teams. Ensure full compliance with contract terms, notices, and reporting procedures. About You 5+ years experience in a commercial management or senior quantity surveying role. Proven track record delivering large-scale construction or data centre projects. Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related discipline. Strong contractual and financial acumen with a proactive, solution-focused mindset. Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams. What s on Offer €110,000 €130,000 salary (DOE) Accommodation + Travel + Benefits package Rotational options available (for non-local hires) Long-term career progression with an industry leader in the data centre sector. Opportunity to work on landmark European projects with cutting-edge technology.
Project Surveyor (Cladding Remediation) Fixed Term Contract Salary: £55,000-£65,000 Duration: Fixed-Term Contract (Up to 3 Years) Location: Hybrid/Flexible working - Outer London & Luton We are proud to be working exclusively in partnership with Hastoe Housing Association to recruit a Project Surveyor to support the delivery of its Cladding Safety Scheme (CSS) remediation programme. This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected housing association and play a key client-side role in delivering two significant building safety projects. Acting as Hastoe's representative, you'll oversee appointed consultants and contractors, ensuring projects are delivered safely, compliantly and in line with Cladding Safety Scheme funding requirements, and Hastoe's internal governance standards. The Role Working as the intelligent client, you'll provide project oversight, governance and stakeholder management across two remediation schemes in Upper Norwood and Luton. Key responsibilities include: Acting as the main point of contact between Hastoe, consultants and contractors. Overseeing project delivery, programmes, budgets and risk. Review and challenge technical proposals, procurement approaches, cost plans and programmes Ensuring compliance with CSS requirements, Building Safety Act and Building Safety Regulator requirements. Reporting project progress to senior leadership, Homes England and other key stakeholders. Lead or support resident and leaseholder engagement throughout project delivery. About You We're looking for someone with: Experience in cladding remediation and/or fire safety projects. Client-side, project management or consultancy oversight experience. Knowledge of the Cladding Safety Scheme (CSS), Building Safety Act and High-Rise Residential Building (HRB) requirements. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Social housing experience would be highly desirable. HNC/HND (Level 5) or above in a relevant discipline. MRICS is preferred but not essential. What's on Offer Salary of £55,000-£65,000 Fixed-term contract for up to 3 years Hybrid and flexible working across Outer London and Luton Annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays Discounts on selected retailers & restaurants Opportunity to lead the client-side delivery of critical building safety projects within a collaborative housing association. If you're an experienced Project Surveyor or Building Surveyor with a strong background in cladding remediation and are looking to make a real impact within the social housing sector, we'd love to hear from you. Please contact to receive the full candidate pack and to discuss the role in more detail. As part of this application process a cover letter will be required. The deadline for applications is Sunday 9 August.
Aug 07, 2026
Contractor
Project Surveyor (Cladding Remediation) Fixed Term Contract Salary: £55,000-£65,000 Duration: Fixed-Term Contract (Up to 3 Years) Location: Hybrid/Flexible working - Outer London & Luton We are proud to be working exclusively in partnership with Hastoe Housing Association to recruit a Project Surveyor to support the delivery of its Cladding Safety Scheme (CSS) remediation programme. This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected housing association and play a key client-side role in delivering two significant building safety projects. Acting as Hastoe's representative, you'll oversee appointed consultants and contractors, ensuring projects are delivered safely, compliantly and in line with Cladding Safety Scheme funding requirements, and Hastoe's internal governance standards. The Role Working as the intelligent client, you'll provide project oversight, governance and stakeholder management across two remediation schemes in Upper Norwood and Luton. Key responsibilities include: Acting as the main point of contact between Hastoe, consultants and contractors. Overseeing project delivery, programmes, budgets and risk. Review and challenge technical proposals, procurement approaches, cost plans and programmes Ensuring compliance with CSS requirements, Building Safety Act and Building Safety Regulator requirements. Reporting project progress to senior leadership, Homes England and other key stakeholders. Lead or support resident and leaseholder engagement throughout project delivery. About You We're looking for someone with: Experience in cladding remediation and/or fire safety projects. Client-side, project management or consultancy oversight experience. Knowledge of the Cladding Safety Scheme (CSS), Building Safety Act and High-Rise Residential Building (HRB) requirements. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Social housing experience would be highly desirable. HNC/HND (Level 5) or above in a relevant discipline. MRICS is preferred but not essential. What's on Offer Salary of £55,000-£65,000 Fixed-term contract for up to 3 years Hybrid and flexible working across Outer London and Luton Annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays Discounts on selected retailers & restaurants Opportunity to lead the client-side delivery of critical building safety projects within a collaborative housing association. If you're an experienced Project Surveyor or Building Surveyor with a strong background in cladding remediation and are looking to make a real impact within the social housing sector, we'd love to hear from you. Please contact to receive the full candidate pack and to discuss the role in more detail. As part of this application process a cover letter will be required. The deadline for applications is Sunday 9 August.
Procurement Manager - Central London - Hybrid (3 days) - Up to £60,000 The Situation We are looking for an experienced procurement professional to join a London based Train Operator during a exciting period in the rail industry. With the sector undergoing significant transformation through rail reform and nationalisation, this role will play a key part in supporting the organisation's commercial objectives while ensuring procurement activities remain compliant, efficient and value-driven. The Opportunity This is an exciting opportunity to join the Procurement team at a once-in-a-generation moment for the rail industry, as nationalisation creates significant change, investment, and transformation across the sector. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering strategic procurement and commercial activities while benefiting from a highly regarded team culture, exposure to major business-critical projects, and excellent long-term career development prospects. Key Responsibilities Production Leadership: Lead and manage multiple production support functions, ensuring delivery targets, productivity, quality standards, safety requirements, and budget expectations are consistently achieved. People Management: Provide leadership for a workforce of approximately employees, including managers, supervisors, engineers, team leaders, and shop-floor personnel. Build accountability, maintain performance standards, and effectively manage strong personalities across operational teams. Operational Planning & Delivery: Own short and medium-term production planning, ensuring resources, manpower, and operational priorities remain aligned to customer programmes and business objectives. Performance & Data Management: Maintain robust reporting structures, monitor operational KPIs, identify performance risks, and provide clear escalation and action plans to senior stakeholders when issues arise. Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving: Drive a culture of root-cause analysis and operational improvement, identifying issues, implementing corrective actions, and preventing recurrence through structured problem-solving methodologies. Safety, Compliance & Housekeeping: Ensure a safe working environment through strong leadership, visible management, adherence to procedures, incident investigation support, and effective enforcement of standards across production teams. Stakeholder Engagement: Work collaboratively with Production, Projects, Planning, Engineering, Quality, Finance, HR, and senior operational leadership to ensure the successful delivery of business objectives Salary & Benefits £55,000 - £60,000 Final Salary Pension Free Travel on all owned lines 75% discount nationwide on rail travel 25 days + 8 bank holidays annual leave Health shield Essential Experience Experience in a Purchasing Manager role - experience in purchasing & tendering Public Sector Procurement experience. Knowledge of GCA/CCS CIPS Qualified Strong stakeholder engagement About Ford & Stanley Group Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom. Ford & Stanley TalentWise Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services. Ford & Stanley Recruitment Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions. Ford & Stanley Executive Search Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions. Ford & Stanley Genius Performance Performance coaching, training, and mental fitness. Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy
Aug 07, 2026
Full time
Procurement Manager - Central London - Hybrid (3 days) - Up to £60,000 The Situation We are looking for an experienced procurement professional to join a London based Train Operator during a exciting period in the rail industry. With the sector undergoing significant transformation through rail reform and nationalisation, this role will play a key part in supporting the organisation's commercial objectives while ensuring procurement activities remain compliant, efficient and value-driven. The Opportunity This is an exciting opportunity to join the Procurement team at a once-in-a-generation moment for the rail industry, as nationalisation creates significant change, investment, and transformation across the sector. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering strategic procurement and commercial activities while benefiting from a highly regarded team culture, exposure to major business-critical projects, and excellent long-term career development prospects. Key Responsibilities Production Leadership: Lead and manage multiple production support functions, ensuring delivery targets, productivity, quality standards, safety requirements, and budget expectations are consistently achieved. People Management: Provide leadership for a workforce of approximately employees, including managers, supervisors, engineers, team leaders, and shop-floor personnel. Build accountability, maintain performance standards, and effectively manage strong personalities across operational teams. Operational Planning & Delivery: Own short and medium-term production planning, ensuring resources, manpower, and operational priorities remain aligned to customer programmes and business objectives. Performance & Data Management: Maintain robust reporting structures, monitor operational KPIs, identify performance risks, and provide clear escalation and action plans to senior stakeholders when issues arise. Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving: Drive a culture of root-cause analysis and operational improvement, identifying issues, implementing corrective actions, and preventing recurrence through structured problem-solving methodologies. Safety, Compliance & Housekeeping: Ensure a safe working environment through strong leadership, visible management, adherence to procedures, incident investigation support, and effective enforcement of standards across production teams. Stakeholder Engagement: Work collaboratively with Production, Projects, Planning, Engineering, Quality, Finance, HR, and senior operational leadership to ensure the successful delivery of business objectives Salary & Benefits £55,000 - £60,000 Final Salary Pension Free Travel on all owned lines 75% discount nationwide on rail travel 25 days + 8 bank holidays annual leave Health shield Essential Experience Experience in a Purchasing Manager role - experience in purchasing & tendering Public Sector Procurement experience. Knowledge of GCA/CCS CIPS Qualified Strong stakeholder engagement About Ford & Stanley Group Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom. Ford & Stanley TalentWise Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services. Ford & Stanley Recruitment Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions. Ford & Stanley Executive Search Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions. Ford & Stanley Genius Performance Performance coaching, training, and mental fitness. Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy
Project Surveyor (Cladding Remediation) Fixed Term Contract Salary: £55,000-£65,000 Duration: Fixed-Term Contract (Up to 3 Years) Location: Hybrid/Flexible working - Outer London & Luton We are proud to be working exclusively in partnership with Hastoe Housing Association to recruit a Project Surveyor to support the delivery of its Cladding Safety Scheme (CSS) remediation programme. This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected housing association and play a key client-side role in delivering two significant building safety projects. Acting as Hastoe's representative, you'll oversee appointed consultants and contractors, ensuring projects are delivered safely, compliantly and in line with Cladding Safety Scheme funding requirements, and Hastoe's internal governance standards. The Role Working as the intelligent client, you'll provide project oversight, governance and stakeholder management across two remediation schemes in Upper Norwood and Luton. Key responsibilities include: Acting as the main point of contact between Hastoe, consultants and contractors. Overseeing project delivery, programmes, budgets and risk. Review and challenge technical proposals, procurement approaches, cost plans and programmes Ensuring compliance with CSS requirements, Building Safety Act and Building Safety Regulator requirements. Reporting project progress to senior leadership, Homes England and other key stakeholders. Lead or support resident and leaseholder engagement throughout project delivery. About You We're looking for someone with: Experience in cladding remediation and/or fire safety projects. Client-side, project management or consultancy oversight experience. Knowledge of the Cladding Safety Scheme (CSS), Building Safety Act and High-Rise Residential Building (HRB) requirements. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Social housing experience would be highly desirable. HNC/HND (Level 5) or above in a relevant discipline. MRICS is preferred but not essential. What's on Offer Salary of £55,000-£65,000 Fixed-term contract for up to 3 years Hybrid and flexible working across Outer London and Luton Annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays Discounts on selected retailers & restaurants Opportunity to lead the client-side delivery of critical building safety projects within a collaborative housing association. If you're an experienced Project Surveyor or Building Surveyor with a strong background in cladding remediation and are looking to make a real impact within the social housing sector, we'd love to hear from you. Please contact to receive the full candidate pack and to discuss the role in more detail. As part of this application process a cover letter will be required. The deadline for applications is Sunday 9 August.
Aug 07, 2026
Contractor
Project Surveyor (Cladding Remediation) Fixed Term Contract Salary: £55,000-£65,000 Duration: Fixed-Term Contract (Up to 3 Years) Location: Hybrid/Flexible working - Outer London & Luton We are proud to be working exclusively in partnership with Hastoe Housing Association to recruit a Project Surveyor to support the delivery of its Cladding Safety Scheme (CSS) remediation programme. This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected housing association and play a key client-side role in delivering two significant building safety projects. Acting as Hastoe's representative, you'll oversee appointed consultants and contractors, ensuring projects are delivered safely, compliantly and in line with Cladding Safety Scheme funding requirements, and Hastoe's internal governance standards. The Role Working as the intelligent client, you'll provide project oversight, governance and stakeholder management across two remediation schemes in Upper Norwood and Luton. Key responsibilities include: Acting as the main point of contact between Hastoe, consultants and contractors. Overseeing project delivery, programmes, budgets and risk. Review and challenge technical proposals, procurement approaches, cost plans and programmes Ensuring compliance with CSS requirements, Building Safety Act and Building Safety Regulator requirements. Reporting project progress to senior leadership, Homes England and other key stakeholders. Lead or support resident and leaseholder engagement throughout project delivery. About You We're looking for someone with: Experience in cladding remediation and/or fire safety projects. Client-side, project management or consultancy oversight experience. Knowledge of the Cladding Safety Scheme (CSS), Building Safety Act and High-Rise Residential Building (HRB) requirements. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Social housing experience would be highly desirable. HNC/HND (Level 5) or above in a relevant discipline. MRICS is preferred but not essential. What's on Offer Salary of £55,000-£65,000 Fixed-term contract for up to 3 years Hybrid and flexible working across Outer London and Luton Annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays Discounts on selected retailers & restaurants Opportunity to lead the client-side delivery of critical building safety projects within a collaborative housing association. If you're an experienced Project Surveyor or Building Surveyor with a strong background in cladding remediation and are looking to make a real impact within the social housing sector, we'd love to hear from you. Please contact to receive the full candidate pack and to discuss the role in more detail. As part of this application process a cover letter will be required. The deadline for applications is Sunday 9 August.
Bid & Social Value Coordinator Plymouth Permanent 3 days a week A well-established and highly respected construction contractor in the Southwest is looking to appoint a Bid & Social Value Coordinator to support the continued growth of the business across pre-construction, marketing, business development, and community engagement. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction professional who enjoys creating high-quality tender submissions, developing strong relationships, and making a visible impact within a growing organisation. The role offers genuine flexibility and the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership to help shape the future direction of the business. The Role Working alongside the directors and senior management team, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the company's growth by managing bid submissions, enhancing marketing activity, and developing meaningful social value initiatives across a diverse portfolio of construction projects throughout the Southwest. The business delivers projects across a range of sectors including education, commercial, industrial, healthcare, sports and leisure, and residential. With social value becoming an increasingly important part of public sector procurement, this role will be instrumental in helping the business demonstrate its commitment to local communities and stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Coordinate, write, and manage high-quality bid and tender submissions from initial opportunity through to final submission. Develop compelling social value responses aligned with client requirements, procurement frameworks, and evaluation criteria. Work closely with directors to develop and deliver the company's social value strategy and community initiatives. Research client requirements and tailor submissions to maximise quality scores and competitiveness. Prepare supporting bid documentation including case studies, project information, CVs, presentations, and marketing material. Support company marketing activities including website updates, social media content, branding, and promotional materials. Assist with business development activities, networking events, stakeholder engagement, and identifying new opportunities. Build relationships with local schools, colleges, charities, community organisations, and supply chain partners to deliver measurable social value outcomes. The Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will have experience within a bid coordination, bid writing, social value, marketing, or business development role, ideally gained within construction, engineering, infrastructure, property, or the wider built environment. They will be an organised, proactive, and confident communicator who can work independently while collaborating closely with senior stakeholders. Key skills and experience will include: Experience preparing bids, tenders, PQQs, or social value submissions. Excellent written communication skills with strong attention to detail. An understanding of the construction or built environment sector. The ability to produce persuasive, client-focused submissions. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines. Confidence building relationships with clients, communities, and industry contacts. A positive attitude with a genuine interest in supporting business growth. Full UK driving licence. What's on Offer Permanent part-time position (3 days per week). Flexible working approach. A varied and autonomous role with direct exposure to senior leadership. The opportunity to influence bids, marketing, business development, and social value initiatives. A supportive working environment within a respected Southwest construction business with an established pipeline of work. For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact RGB Recruitment and ask for Nicky Harris.
Aug 07, 2026
Full time
Bid & Social Value Coordinator Plymouth Permanent 3 days a week A well-established and highly respected construction contractor in the Southwest is looking to appoint a Bid & Social Value Coordinator to support the continued growth of the business across pre-construction, marketing, business development, and community engagement. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction professional who enjoys creating high-quality tender submissions, developing strong relationships, and making a visible impact within a growing organisation. The role offers genuine flexibility and the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership to help shape the future direction of the business. The Role Working alongside the directors and senior management team, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the company's growth by managing bid submissions, enhancing marketing activity, and developing meaningful social value initiatives across a diverse portfolio of construction projects throughout the Southwest. The business delivers projects across a range of sectors including education, commercial, industrial, healthcare, sports and leisure, and residential. With social value becoming an increasingly important part of public sector procurement, this role will be instrumental in helping the business demonstrate its commitment to local communities and stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Coordinate, write, and manage high-quality bid and tender submissions from initial opportunity through to final submission. Develop compelling social value responses aligned with client requirements, procurement frameworks, and evaluation criteria. Work closely with directors to develop and deliver the company's social value strategy and community initiatives. Research client requirements and tailor submissions to maximise quality scores and competitiveness. Prepare supporting bid documentation including case studies, project information, CVs, presentations, and marketing material. Support company marketing activities including website updates, social media content, branding, and promotional materials. Assist with business development activities, networking events, stakeholder engagement, and identifying new opportunities. Build relationships with local schools, colleges, charities, community organisations, and supply chain partners to deliver measurable social value outcomes. The Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will have experience within a bid coordination, bid writing, social value, marketing, or business development role, ideally gained within construction, engineering, infrastructure, property, or the wider built environment. They will be an organised, proactive, and confident communicator who can work independently while collaborating closely with senior stakeholders. Key skills and experience will include: Experience preparing bids, tenders, PQQs, or social value submissions. Excellent written communication skills with strong attention to detail. An understanding of the construction or built environment sector. The ability to produce persuasive, client-focused submissions. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines. Confidence building relationships with clients, communities, and industry contacts. A positive attitude with a genuine interest in supporting business growth. Full UK driving licence. What's on Offer Permanent part-time position (3 days per week). Flexible working approach. A varied and autonomous role with direct exposure to senior leadership. The opportunity to influence bids, marketing, business development, and social value initiatives. A supportive working environment within a respected Southwest construction business with an established pipeline of work. For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact RGB Recruitment and ask for Nicky Harris.
Job description Assistant Director (Senior Manager) - Procurement - Operational Strategy - Strategy and Execution - EY-Parthenon At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence. We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. The Opportunity At EY-Parthenon (EY-P), our unique combination of transformative strategy, transactions and corporate finance delivers real-world value - solutions that work in practice, not just on paper. Benefiting from EY's full spectrum of services, we've reimagined strategic consulting to work in a world of increasing complexity. With deep functional and sector expertise, paired with innovative AI-powered technology and an investor mindset, we partner with CEOs, boards, private equity and governments every step of the way. The Operational Strategy practice within EY-Parthenon provides clients with pragmatic, results-oriented solutions that drive efficiency and performance improvement, helping solve their most significant financial and operational challenges. We develop strategies and deliver value for clients, that optimise operations and enhance overall business value, leveraging deep sector and functional expertise, including: Cost transformation, procurement strategies & optimisation Transaction value creation, e.g. carve-outs and integrations Private Equity procurement value creation pre and post deal Contract separation Our teams work closely with executive leadership across industries to identify opportunities for improvement (including quick wins), implement best practices, and ensure sustainable growth. Your Key Responsibilities As an Assistant Director you'll advise clients across a variety of sectors, supporting key decision makers (e.g. Board, C-suite, lenders, investors) in developing and implementing strategic transformations. This role involves hands-on delivery in fast-moving, high-pressure situations, often working with incomplete information and tight stakeholder timelines. You will be expected to lead project delivery teams, working with senior client stakeholders within tight timeframes for some of EY's most demanding clients. As a consultant you'll advise clients across all sectors, supporting key decision makers in developing and executing strategies for value creation and cost reduction. Given the client-facing nature of the role, strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential to effectively engage with clients and pragmatically address their needs, including the production of clear, concise, executive-ready reports and recommendations. You will be expected to operate with a high degree of independence, owning workstreams end-to-end and translating operational insights into clear financial outcomes (EBITDA, cash, CAPEX, risk). We expect Assistant Directors to play a leading role in new business development efforts by supporting on pitches/pursuits and preparing compelling go-to-market collateral. You will also help shape our value proposition within the wider Operational Strategy team, contributing to thought leadership and practice growth. We expect you to establish, maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships to help build the profile of our team. As an important member of a growing team, you would be expected to take a leading role in practical efforts to grow the practice and in coaching and counselling junior team members to help them develop. Skills and attributes for success Project Delivery - Ability to lead project delivery teams (both in standalone / corporate or deal environments), driving transformational change at pace, managing project teams, and overseeing engagement management (e.g. project commercials and risk management) with direct ownership of cost transformation and/or operational restructuring related workstreams or projects (size / complexity dependant). Financial Analysis - Excellent financial analysis skills, including ability to oversee/review analysis of other team members, quickly identify key insights, and link operational drivers to P&L, cash and balance sheet impacts. Business and Commercially Driven - Track record for working in a fast-paced environment, while leveraging strong business acumen to add value to clients. Value Creation - Ability to identify the key strategic priorities / challenges facing our clients and pragmatically develop solutions or actions to address them. Report Writing - Ability to produce clear, concise and client-ready reports that effectively communicate complex findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders. Business Development - Credibility to support business origination, including pitches and presentations. Initiative to contribute to our practice development initiatives, supporting the continued focus on our team as a great place to work. Learning - Strong desire to develop technical and personal skills to support achievement of career goals, through a blend of structured learning, coaching and client experiences. Stakeholder management and communication - Ability to effectively engage and manage stakeholders by tailoring communication to influence, align, and drive outcomes. Ability to build trust through clear, concise, and proactive updates. Role Model - Enthusiasm and ability to act as a role model supporting the development and coaching of junior team members. To qualify for the role you must have: Specialism / experience in: Professional services / strategy consulting experience, either gained wholly within consulting or through a combination of consulting and industry roles. Proven track record in delivering (cross-sector) for third party spend: Opportunity assessments Cost reduction delivery programmes Procurement operating model transformation Strong analytical skills, with the ability to link operational analysis to financial statements and understand the implications of findings to client strategy. Ideally, you'll also have Experience across multiple sectors, ideally within one or more of our priority sectors which include Consumer & Retail, Industrials and Energy (including Automotive, Aerospace & Defence, Utilities and Oil & Gas), Life Sciences (including healthcare) and Technology, Media and Telecom (TMT). Expertise within multiple categories of spend, across Indirects and Directs, with an understanding of the key cost drivers and levers to deliver value. Experience in supporting contract separation exercises, with an understanding of the key challenges, pitfalls and accelerators. Experience in building strong working relationships with senior clients, including influence, advice and support to key decision makers. Experience in supporting sales and business development processes for professional services projects in a large-scale consulting environment. Value creation in transactions, including carve outs/separations or integrations. A proven track record of delivering cost transformation with clear, quantified impact, including responsibility for managing project teams and vendors. Strong written and verbal communication skills and experience of producing and reviewing high calibre reports, papers, presentations and thought leadership. What we offer you We will fuel your ambition and potential with future-focused skills development that equips you with state-of-the-art methodologies and technology-enabled solutions. With more than 15,000 people in 150 countries, you will join an inclusive and empowering culture that values your uniqueness, prioritizes your wellbeing, and immerses you in the diverse thinking and cross-cultural experiences necessary to help deliver impact to clients across the globe and to help build a better working world. Learn more about careers at EY-Parthenon. Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. To help create the best experience during the recruitment process, please describe any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need. EY Building a better working world EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.
Aug 07, 2026
Full time
Job description Assistant Director (Senior Manager) - Procurement - Operational Strategy - Strategy and Execution - EY-Parthenon At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence. We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. The Opportunity At EY-Parthenon (EY-P), our unique combination of transformative strategy, transactions and corporate finance delivers real-world value - solutions that work in practice, not just on paper. Benefiting from EY's full spectrum of services, we've reimagined strategic consulting to work in a world of increasing complexity. With deep functional and sector expertise, paired with innovative AI-powered technology and an investor mindset, we partner with CEOs, boards, private equity and governments every step of the way. The Operational Strategy practice within EY-Parthenon provides clients with pragmatic, results-oriented solutions that drive efficiency and performance improvement, helping solve their most significant financial and operational challenges. We develop strategies and deliver value for clients, that optimise operations and enhance overall business value, leveraging deep sector and functional expertise, including: Cost transformation, procurement strategies & optimisation Transaction value creation, e.g. carve-outs and integrations Private Equity procurement value creation pre and post deal Contract separation Our teams work closely with executive leadership across industries to identify opportunities for improvement (including quick wins), implement best practices, and ensure sustainable growth. Your Key Responsibilities As an Assistant Director you'll advise clients across a variety of sectors, supporting key decision makers (e.g. Board, C-suite, lenders, investors) in developing and implementing strategic transformations. This role involves hands-on delivery in fast-moving, high-pressure situations, often working with incomplete information and tight stakeholder timelines. You will be expected to lead project delivery teams, working with senior client stakeholders within tight timeframes for some of EY's most demanding clients. As a consultant you'll advise clients across all sectors, supporting key decision makers in developing and executing strategies for value creation and cost reduction. Given the client-facing nature of the role, strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential to effectively engage with clients and pragmatically address their needs, including the production of clear, concise, executive-ready reports and recommendations. You will be expected to operate with a high degree of independence, owning workstreams end-to-end and translating operational insights into clear financial outcomes (EBITDA, cash, CAPEX, risk). We expect Assistant Directors to play a leading role in new business development efforts by supporting on pitches/pursuits and preparing compelling go-to-market collateral. You will also help shape our value proposition within the wider Operational Strategy team, contributing to thought leadership and practice growth. We expect you to establish, maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships to help build the profile of our team. As an important member of a growing team, you would be expected to take a leading role in practical efforts to grow the practice and in coaching and counselling junior team members to help them develop. Skills and attributes for success Project Delivery - Ability to lead project delivery teams (both in standalone / corporate or deal environments), driving transformational change at pace, managing project teams, and overseeing engagement management (e.g. project commercials and risk management) with direct ownership of cost transformation and/or operational restructuring related workstreams or projects (size / complexity dependant). Financial Analysis - Excellent financial analysis skills, including ability to oversee/review analysis of other team members, quickly identify key insights, and link operational drivers to P&L, cash and balance sheet impacts. Business and Commercially Driven - Track record for working in a fast-paced environment, while leveraging strong business acumen to add value to clients. Value Creation - Ability to identify the key strategic priorities / challenges facing our clients and pragmatically develop solutions or actions to address them. Report Writing - Ability to produce clear, concise and client-ready reports that effectively communicate complex findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders. Business Development - Credibility to support business origination, including pitches and presentations. Initiative to contribute to our practice development initiatives, supporting the continued focus on our team as a great place to work. Learning - Strong desire to develop technical and personal skills to support achievement of career goals, through a blend of structured learning, coaching and client experiences. Stakeholder management and communication - Ability to effectively engage and manage stakeholders by tailoring communication to influence, align, and drive outcomes. Ability to build trust through clear, concise, and proactive updates. Role Model - Enthusiasm and ability to act as a role model supporting the development and coaching of junior team members. To qualify for the role you must have: Specialism / experience in: Professional services / strategy consulting experience, either gained wholly within consulting or through a combination of consulting and industry roles. Proven track record in delivering (cross-sector) for third party spend: Opportunity assessments Cost reduction delivery programmes Procurement operating model transformation Strong analytical skills, with the ability to link operational analysis to financial statements and understand the implications of findings to client strategy. Ideally, you'll also have Experience across multiple sectors, ideally within one or more of our priority sectors which include Consumer & Retail, Industrials and Energy (including Automotive, Aerospace & Defence, Utilities and Oil & Gas), Life Sciences (including healthcare) and Technology, Media and Telecom (TMT). Expertise within multiple categories of spend, across Indirects and Directs, with an understanding of the key cost drivers and levers to deliver value. Experience in supporting contract separation exercises, with an understanding of the key challenges, pitfalls and accelerators. Experience in building strong working relationships with senior clients, including influence, advice and support to key decision makers. Experience in supporting sales and business development processes for professional services projects in a large-scale consulting environment. Value creation in transactions, including carve outs/separations or integrations. A proven track record of delivering cost transformation with clear, quantified impact, including responsibility for managing project teams and vendors. Strong written and verbal communication skills and experience of producing and reviewing high calibre reports, papers, presentations and thought leadership. What we offer you We will fuel your ambition and potential with future-focused skills development that equips you with state-of-the-art methodologies and technology-enabled solutions. With more than 15,000 people in 150 countries, you will join an inclusive and empowering culture that values your uniqueness, prioritizes your wellbeing, and immerses you in the diverse thinking and cross-cultural experiences necessary to help deliver impact to clients across the globe and to help build a better working world. Learn more about careers at EY-Parthenon. Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. To help create the best experience during the recruitment process, please describe any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need. EY Building a better working world EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.
Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Limited
City, London
Head of Infrastructure Portfolio (Director Level) Banking & Financial Services London (Hybrid) Up to 160,000 + Bonus + Benefits Are you a senior portfolio leader ready to take ownership of a major technology infrastructure change agenda within a global financial institution? This is a rare opportunity to lead the Infrastructure Portfolio for a leading global banking group, directing a multi-million-pound book of investment and change projects, managing a team of consultants and contractors, and reporting directly into senior technology and Head Office stakeholders. You'll have real authority to shape delivery, influence executive decision-making, and drive the "do-ability" of a complex, high-profile portfolio. If you thrive on governance, stakeholder engagement, and getting large-scale change over the line - this is your next move. What you'll be doing Plan, direct and govern the Infrastructure investment portfolio end-to-end, owning the delivery roadmap, critical path and prioritisation decisions across projects and programmes. Manage delegated authority from senior Head Office stakeholders (via the CIO), driving delivery on behalf of the Accountable Executive and reporting into EMEA ExCo, Delivery Forum and portfolio committees. Own portfolio governance: baseline control (budget, scope, benefits, timeline), change approval, risk/issue management, business case sign-off and project closure. Lead, recruit and develop a team of circa 13 consultants/contractors, plus matrix-manage wider project delivery staff. Manage investment budgets, cost forecasting and financial control, ensuring accurate, golden-source reporting to stakeholders and oversight committees. Set and maintain quality standards across all portfolio artefacts, ensuring compliance with project delivery policy, controls (including SOX) and regulatory requirements. Manage vendors, consultants and contractors, and work with procurement to ensure cost-effective, well-governed delivery. Provide oversight across major infrastructure and technology transformation programmes - spanning data centre migration, network transformation, cloud migration, and end user compute (EUC) modernisation such as VDI, Microsoft 365 (M365) deployment, Windows/OS migration, endpoint and device deployment, and email/Exchange upgrades. What you'll bring 10-15+ years' proven track record delivering programmes and projects within financial services, financial institutions or comparable large-scale technology/infrastructure organisations, to time and budget. Genuine portfolio management experience - not just programme or project delivery - including prioritisation and trade-off, resource allocation, roadmap and dependency management across a large, complex book of work. Hands-on experience of major infrastructure transformation, such as data centre migration, network transformation, cloud migration, and end user compute (EUC) platform modernisation - for example VDI, Microsoft 365 (M365) deployment, Windows/OS upgrades, endpoint and device deployment, or Exchange/email platform upgrades. Strong financial management skills, including capex/opex management, budget planning and forecasting, and understanding of IFRS or local GAAP standards. Demonstrable experience managing multiple senior stakeholders, with first-hand knowledge of banking or financial services products, and executive/steering committee reporting experience. Line management or matrix management experience, with strong coaching and leadership skills. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and report at C-suite/CIO level. Desirable: annual/multi-year planning cycle experience, knowledge of banking regulations and regulatory project delivery, vendor/consultancy contract negotiation, and experience delivering through both waterfall and agile (SDLC/PDLC) methodologies. Ready to lead? If this sounds like your next challenge, apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation about the role. If you've held any of these roles or used these technologies/skills, this role could be a great fit: Head of Infrastructure Portfolio, Portfolio Director, Head of Technology Portfolio, Portfolio Manager, Senior Programme Manager, Programme Director, Head of PMO, Infrastructure Programme Manager, IT Portfolio Manager, Change Portfolio Lead, Technology Delivery Director, PPM (Portfolio, Programme, Project Management), Investment Budget Management, Portfolio Governance, RAID Management, Critical Path Analysis, Earned Value Analysis, PDLC/SDLC, Agile & Waterfall Delivery, Regulatory Change, Banking Technology Change. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate 1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Aug 06, 2026
Full time
Head of Infrastructure Portfolio (Director Level) Banking & Financial Services London (Hybrid) Up to 160,000 + Bonus + Benefits Are you a senior portfolio leader ready to take ownership of a major technology infrastructure change agenda within a global financial institution? This is a rare opportunity to lead the Infrastructure Portfolio for a leading global banking group, directing a multi-million-pound book of investment and change projects, managing a team of consultants and contractors, and reporting directly into senior technology and Head Office stakeholders. You'll have real authority to shape delivery, influence executive decision-making, and drive the "do-ability" of a complex, high-profile portfolio. If you thrive on governance, stakeholder engagement, and getting large-scale change over the line - this is your next move. What you'll be doing Plan, direct and govern the Infrastructure investment portfolio end-to-end, owning the delivery roadmap, critical path and prioritisation decisions across projects and programmes. Manage delegated authority from senior Head Office stakeholders (via the CIO), driving delivery on behalf of the Accountable Executive and reporting into EMEA ExCo, Delivery Forum and portfolio committees. Own portfolio governance: baseline control (budget, scope, benefits, timeline), change approval, risk/issue management, business case sign-off and project closure. Lead, recruit and develop a team of circa 13 consultants/contractors, plus matrix-manage wider project delivery staff. Manage investment budgets, cost forecasting and financial control, ensuring accurate, golden-source reporting to stakeholders and oversight committees. Set and maintain quality standards across all portfolio artefacts, ensuring compliance with project delivery policy, controls (including SOX) and regulatory requirements. Manage vendors, consultants and contractors, and work with procurement to ensure cost-effective, well-governed delivery. Provide oversight across major infrastructure and technology transformation programmes - spanning data centre migration, network transformation, cloud migration, and end user compute (EUC) modernisation such as VDI, Microsoft 365 (M365) deployment, Windows/OS migration, endpoint and device deployment, and email/Exchange upgrades. What you'll bring 10-15+ years' proven track record delivering programmes and projects within financial services, financial institutions or comparable large-scale technology/infrastructure organisations, to time and budget. Genuine portfolio management experience - not just programme or project delivery - including prioritisation and trade-off, resource allocation, roadmap and dependency management across a large, complex book of work. Hands-on experience of major infrastructure transformation, such as data centre migration, network transformation, cloud migration, and end user compute (EUC) platform modernisation - for example VDI, Microsoft 365 (M365) deployment, Windows/OS upgrades, endpoint and device deployment, or Exchange/email platform upgrades. Strong financial management skills, including capex/opex management, budget planning and forecasting, and understanding of IFRS or local GAAP standards. Demonstrable experience managing multiple senior stakeholders, with first-hand knowledge of banking or financial services products, and executive/steering committee reporting experience. Line management or matrix management experience, with strong coaching and leadership skills. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and report at C-suite/CIO level. Desirable: annual/multi-year planning cycle experience, knowledge of banking regulations and regulatory project delivery, vendor/consultancy contract negotiation, and experience delivering through both waterfall and agile (SDLC/PDLC) methodologies. Ready to lead? If this sounds like your next challenge, apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation about the role. If you've held any of these roles or used these technologies/skills, this role could be a great fit: Head of Infrastructure Portfolio, Portfolio Director, Head of Technology Portfolio, Portfolio Manager, Senior Programme Manager, Programme Director, Head of PMO, Infrastructure Programme Manager, IT Portfolio Manager, Change Portfolio Lead, Technology Delivery Director, PPM (Portfolio, Programme, Project Management), Investment Budget Management, Portfolio Governance, RAID Management, Critical Path Analysis, Earned Value Analysis, PDLC/SDLC, Agile & Waterfall Delivery, Regulatory Change, Banking Technology Change. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate 1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Assistant IT Manager Location: Bolton, Bury, & Halifax (Multi-site) Salary: 34,000 - 36,500 per annum (dependent on experience) Contract: Full Time Permanent Start Date: ASAP Assistant IT Manager - Multi-Academy School Group Tradewind Recruitment are delighted to be working with a successful and expanding group of schools to recruit an experienced Assistant IT Manager . This is an excellent opportunity for an IT professional looking to take the next step in their career, supporting multiple education settings and helping to deliver reliable, secure and innovative technology solutions. Working alongside the IT Manager, you'll help oversee day-to-day ICT operations across several school sites, providing leadership to onsite technicians while ensuring staff and students have access to high-quality IT services that enhance teaching, learning and business operations. The Role As Assistant IT Manager, you will: Support the management of IT services across multiple school sites. Lead, mentor and develop a team of IT Technicians. Provide 2nd and 3rd line technical support where required. Assist with planning, implementing and maintaining ICT infrastructure. Ensure systems remain secure, reliable and compliant with relevant standards. Support Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Windows Server and endpoint management. Monitor network performance and resolve infrastructure issues. Assist with hardware procurement, deployment and asset management. Support disaster recovery, backups and business continuity planning. Work closely with school leadership teams to identify technology improvements. Contribute to IT projects, including system upgrades, migrations and new technology rollouts. Maintain documentation and ensure ICT policies and procedures are followed. The Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who has: Previous experience in an IT support or infrastructure role, ideally within education. Experience supervising or mentoring IT staff. Strong knowledge of: Microsoft Windows Server Active Directory & Group Policy Microsoft 365 Networking (Switches, VLANs, Wi-Fi, TCP/IP) Endpoint management Hardware troubleshooting Excellent communication and customer service skills. The ability to prioritise workloads across multiple sites. A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, as travel between schools is required. In Return Tradewind Recruitment can offer: Competitive salary. Permanent full-time opportunity. Ongoing professional development. Opportunity to work within a collaborative education environment. Varied and rewarding role with genuine career progression. Dedicated consultant support throughout the recruitment process. How to Apply If you're an experienced IT professional looking to make a real impact within education, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your updated CV, or contact Tradewind Recruitment for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.
Aug 06, 2026
Full time
Assistant IT Manager Location: Bolton, Bury, & Halifax (Multi-site) Salary: 34,000 - 36,500 per annum (dependent on experience) Contract: Full Time Permanent Start Date: ASAP Assistant IT Manager - Multi-Academy School Group Tradewind Recruitment are delighted to be working with a successful and expanding group of schools to recruit an experienced Assistant IT Manager . This is an excellent opportunity for an IT professional looking to take the next step in their career, supporting multiple education settings and helping to deliver reliable, secure and innovative technology solutions. Working alongside the IT Manager, you'll help oversee day-to-day ICT operations across several school sites, providing leadership to onsite technicians while ensuring staff and students have access to high-quality IT services that enhance teaching, learning and business operations. The Role As Assistant IT Manager, you will: Support the management of IT services across multiple school sites. Lead, mentor and develop a team of IT Technicians. Provide 2nd and 3rd line technical support where required. Assist with planning, implementing and maintaining ICT infrastructure. Ensure systems remain secure, reliable and compliant with relevant standards. Support Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Windows Server and endpoint management. Monitor network performance and resolve infrastructure issues. Assist with hardware procurement, deployment and asset management. Support disaster recovery, backups and business continuity planning. Work closely with school leadership teams to identify technology improvements. Contribute to IT projects, including system upgrades, migrations and new technology rollouts. Maintain documentation and ensure ICT policies and procedures are followed. The Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who has: Previous experience in an IT support or infrastructure role, ideally within education. Experience supervising or mentoring IT staff. Strong knowledge of: Microsoft Windows Server Active Directory & Group Policy Microsoft 365 Networking (Switches, VLANs, Wi-Fi, TCP/IP) Endpoint management Hardware troubleshooting Excellent communication and customer service skills. The ability to prioritise workloads across multiple sites. A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, as travel between schools is required. In Return Tradewind Recruitment can offer: Competitive salary. Permanent full-time opportunity. Ongoing professional development. Opportunity to work within a collaborative education environment. Varied and rewarding role with genuine career progression. Dedicated consultant support throughout the recruitment process. How to Apply If you're an experienced IT professional looking to make a real impact within education, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your updated CV, or contact Tradewind Recruitment for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.
We are seeking a motivated and people-focused Team Leader to manage and develop a high-performing Purchasing team within a fast-paced automotive environment. This is a varied role which combines supplier management with coaching and leading a team. You will oversee the end-to-end vehicle procurement journey, working with dealerships and suppliers, ensuring efficient processes, strong stakeholder relationships, and excellent service delivery. Coaching and mentoring your team, driving efficiencies and excellence. Our client offers structured career progression and development. A well-established organisation who has an outstanding reputation for excellence. If you have experience within the automotive industry or have worked within a regulated, professional environment and currently works with suppliers, contracts, service reviews, coaching, 121's and driving a department forward. Please send us your CV today. Key Responsibilities Lead, manage, and develop the Purchasing team, driving performance against SLAs and KPIs Oversee the full vehicle procurement lifecycle, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and data integrity Conduct regular 1-2-1s and implement tailored training and development plans Facilitate team meetings to promote communication, collaboration, and high standards Take ownership of operational and customer issues, ensuring timely resolution Build and maintain strong relationships with approved vehicle suppliers and OEMs Work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to achieve business objectives Skills and Attributes: Proven ability to lead and develop a successful team A strong customer-centric approach Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines High attention to detail and strong administrative capability A professional, self-motivated, and performance-driven mindset Strong communication and relationship-building skills The ability to multitask and thrive in a dynamic environment Due to the urgency of this role; we will respond to your application within 3 days. We are unable to respond to all applications.
Aug 06, 2026
Full time
We are seeking a motivated and people-focused Team Leader to manage and develop a high-performing Purchasing team within a fast-paced automotive environment. This is a varied role which combines supplier management with coaching and leading a team. You will oversee the end-to-end vehicle procurement journey, working with dealerships and suppliers, ensuring efficient processes, strong stakeholder relationships, and excellent service delivery. Coaching and mentoring your team, driving efficiencies and excellence. Our client offers structured career progression and development. A well-established organisation who has an outstanding reputation for excellence. If you have experience within the automotive industry or have worked within a regulated, professional environment and currently works with suppliers, contracts, service reviews, coaching, 121's and driving a department forward. Please send us your CV today. Key Responsibilities Lead, manage, and develop the Purchasing team, driving performance against SLAs and KPIs Oversee the full vehicle procurement lifecycle, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and data integrity Conduct regular 1-2-1s and implement tailored training and development plans Facilitate team meetings to promote communication, collaboration, and high standards Take ownership of operational and customer issues, ensuring timely resolution Build and maintain strong relationships with approved vehicle suppliers and OEMs Work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to achieve business objectives Skills and Attributes: Proven ability to lead and develop a successful team A strong customer-centric approach Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines High attention to detail and strong administrative capability A professional, self-motivated, and performance-driven mindset Strong communication and relationship-building skills The ability to multitask and thrive in a dynamic environment Due to the urgency of this role; we will respond to your application within 3 days. We are unable to respond to all applications.
Business Development Director - Healthcare £130,000 - £140,000 + Executive Package UK Wide Hybrid Working Bristol Preferred The Company We're representing one of the UK's leading construction and infrastructure organisations, renowned for delivering some of the country's most complex and high-profile capital projects. With an outstanding reputation across the public sector and an ambitious growth strategy within healthcare, the business is looking to appoint an exceptional Business Development Director to help shape the future of healthcare infrastructure across the UK. This is not a traditional sales role. It's a strategic leadership position focused on building long-term relationships with NHS organisations, influencing capital investment programmes, identifying opportunities before they reach procurement and helping secure major framework appointments and flagship healthcare projects. The Role Reporting into the senior leadership team, you'll be responsible for driving the growth of the healthcare sector across the UK. Working with NHS Trusts, Integrated Care Systems (ICSs), NHS England and private healthcare providers, you'll develop executive-level relationships, position the business early within capital programmes and lead strategic engagement across some of the UK's largest healthcare opportunities. Working closely with operational, technical and bid teams, you'll ensure the business is recognised as a trusted delivery partner capable of providing innovative, sustainable and long-term solutions. Key responsibilities include: Developing strategic relationships across NHS Trusts, ICSs and wider healthcare organisations. Identifying future capital investment opportunities before they enter formal procurement. Leading client engagement across major healthcare programmes and national frameworks. Working alongside senior operational and technical teams to develop compelling client strategies. Influencing framework opportunities including major healthcare capital investment programmes. Acting as the executive sponsor for key healthcare accounts. Supporting bid strategies and helping improve overall win rates. Representing the business at industry events, conferences and senior client meetings. Providing market intelligence and helping shape future healthcare growth strategy. About You This opportunity would suit an experienced client-facing leader who has developed strong relationships within the healthcare sector and understands how major public sector capital projects are secured. You could currently be working for a: Tier One Contractor Construction Consultancy Cost Consultancy or Project Management Consultancy NHS Trust or NHS England Integrated Care System (ICS) Public Sector Client Organisation Current job titles might include: Business Development Director Client Director Strategic Account Director Framework Director Healthcare Director Sector Director Head of Business Development Director of Client Development Healthcare Lead Strategic Client Director You'll ideally have experience engaging with executive-level stakeholders and a strong understanding of NHS capital investment, healthcare estates, public sector procurement or major framework environments. Experience across programmes such as ProCure23, the New Hospital Programme, Hospital 2.0 or other significant public sector frameworks would be highly advantageous. What's in it for You? £130,000 - £140,000 basic salary Executive bonus Company car or car allowance Private healthcare Generous pension contribution Dental cover 26+ days annual leave Hybrid and flexible working Excellent career progression within a market-leading organisation Why Apply? This is an opportunity to join one of the UK's most respected organisations at a time of significant investment and growth within healthcare. You'll have the autonomy to shape strategy, influence nationally significant programmes and build relationships with some of the country's most important healthcare organisations, while being rewarded with an exceptional package and genuine long-term career prospects.
Aug 06, 2026
Full time
Business Development Director - Healthcare £130,000 - £140,000 + Executive Package UK Wide Hybrid Working Bristol Preferred The Company We're representing one of the UK's leading construction and infrastructure organisations, renowned for delivering some of the country's most complex and high-profile capital projects. With an outstanding reputation across the public sector and an ambitious growth strategy within healthcare, the business is looking to appoint an exceptional Business Development Director to help shape the future of healthcare infrastructure across the UK. This is not a traditional sales role. It's a strategic leadership position focused on building long-term relationships with NHS organisations, influencing capital investment programmes, identifying opportunities before they reach procurement and helping secure major framework appointments and flagship healthcare projects. The Role Reporting into the senior leadership team, you'll be responsible for driving the growth of the healthcare sector across the UK. Working with NHS Trusts, Integrated Care Systems (ICSs), NHS England and private healthcare providers, you'll develop executive-level relationships, position the business early within capital programmes and lead strategic engagement across some of the UK's largest healthcare opportunities. Working closely with operational, technical and bid teams, you'll ensure the business is recognised as a trusted delivery partner capable of providing innovative, sustainable and long-term solutions. Key responsibilities include: Developing strategic relationships across NHS Trusts, ICSs and wider healthcare organisations. Identifying future capital investment opportunities before they enter formal procurement. Leading client engagement across major healthcare programmes and national frameworks. Working alongside senior operational and technical teams to develop compelling client strategies. Influencing framework opportunities including major healthcare capital investment programmes. Acting as the executive sponsor for key healthcare accounts. Supporting bid strategies and helping improve overall win rates. Representing the business at industry events, conferences and senior client meetings. Providing market intelligence and helping shape future healthcare growth strategy. About You This opportunity would suit an experienced client-facing leader who has developed strong relationships within the healthcare sector and understands how major public sector capital projects are secured. You could currently be working for a: Tier One Contractor Construction Consultancy Cost Consultancy or Project Management Consultancy NHS Trust or NHS England Integrated Care System (ICS) Public Sector Client Organisation Current job titles might include: Business Development Director Client Director Strategic Account Director Framework Director Healthcare Director Sector Director Head of Business Development Director of Client Development Healthcare Lead Strategic Client Director You'll ideally have experience engaging with executive-level stakeholders and a strong understanding of NHS capital investment, healthcare estates, public sector procurement or major framework environments. Experience across programmes such as ProCure23, the New Hospital Programme, Hospital 2.0 or other significant public sector frameworks would be highly advantageous. What's in it for You? £130,000 - £140,000 basic salary Executive bonus Company car or car allowance Private healthcare Generous pension contribution Dental cover 26+ days annual leave Hybrid and flexible working Excellent career progression within a market-leading organisation Why Apply? This is an opportunity to join one of the UK's most respected organisations at a time of significant investment and growth within healthcare. You'll have the autonomy to shape strategy, influence nationally significant programmes and build relationships with some of the country's most important healthcare organisations, while being rewarded with an exceptional package and genuine long-term career prospects.
Contracts Manager Flat Roofing Location: Merseyside Salary: Competitive (DOE) + Company Vehicle We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established flat roofing contractor for an experienced and proactive Contracts Manager with a proven background in managing flat roofing projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially aware professional to oversee multiple flat roofing contracts from pre-start through to final completion, ensuring every project is delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of workmanship and client satisfaction. Key Responsibilities Manage multiple flat roofing projects from contract award through to completion. Plan, programme and coordinate all aspects of flat roofing works. Oversee site teams, supervisors and specialist flat roofing subcontractors. Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on programme and within budget. Manage labour, plant, materials and procurement for flat roofing contracts. Carry out regular site inspections to monitor workmanship, quality and compliance with specifications. Monitor project costs, valuations, variations and financial performance. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, manufacturers and supply chain partners. Ensure all works comply with current health & safety legislation, manufacturer requirements and industry best practice. Produce progress reports, attend client meetings and resolve project issues proactively. Promote a culture of quality, safety and continuous improvement across all projects. Essential Experience & Skills Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within the flat roofing industry. Extensive technical knowledge of flat roofing systems, including: Single Ply Membranes Built-Up Felt Roofing Liquid Waterproofing Systems EPDM Roofing GRP/Fibreglass Roofing Green Roofing Systems Warm Roof and Inverted Roof Construction Strong understanding of roofing specifications, detailing, waterproofing principles and manufacturer installation requirements. Experience managing multiple live flat roofing contracts simultaneously. Excellent commercial awareness with the ability to monitor costs, variations and project profitability. Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills. Ability to build lasting client relationships and deliver exceptional customer service. Full UK Driving Licence. Essential Qualifications SMSTS CSCS IOSH or NEBOSH Relevant flat roofing qualifications, manufacturer accreditations or NVQ in Roofing Occupations (desirable). What's on Offer Competitive salary dependent on experience. Company vehicle. Long-term career opportunity with an established and growing flat roofing specialist. Supportive management team and professional working environment. Opportunity to manage a diverse portfolio of high-quality flat roofing projects across the commercial, industrial and public sectors.
Aug 06, 2026
Full time
Contracts Manager Flat Roofing Location: Merseyside Salary: Competitive (DOE) + Company Vehicle We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established flat roofing contractor for an experienced and proactive Contracts Manager with a proven background in managing flat roofing projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially aware professional to oversee multiple flat roofing contracts from pre-start through to final completion, ensuring every project is delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of workmanship and client satisfaction. Key Responsibilities Manage multiple flat roofing projects from contract award through to completion. Plan, programme and coordinate all aspects of flat roofing works. Oversee site teams, supervisors and specialist flat roofing subcontractors. Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on programme and within budget. Manage labour, plant, materials and procurement for flat roofing contracts. Carry out regular site inspections to monitor workmanship, quality and compliance with specifications. Monitor project costs, valuations, variations and financial performance. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, manufacturers and supply chain partners. Ensure all works comply with current health & safety legislation, manufacturer requirements and industry best practice. Produce progress reports, attend client meetings and resolve project issues proactively. Promote a culture of quality, safety and continuous improvement across all projects. Essential Experience & Skills Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within the flat roofing industry. Extensive technical knowledge of flat roofing systems, including: Single Ply Membranes Built-Up Felt Roofing Liquid Waterproofing Systems EPDM Roofing GRP/Fibreglass Roofing Green Roofing Systems Warm Roof and Inverted Roof Construction Strong understanding of roofing specifications, detailing, waterproofing principles and manufacturer installation requirements. Experience managing multiple live flat roofing contracts simultaneously. Excellent commercial awareness with the ability to monitor costs, variations and project profitability. Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills. Ability to build lasting client relationships and deliver exceptional customer service. Full UK Driving Licence. Essential Qualifications SMSTS CSCS IOSH or NEBOSH Relevant flat roofing qualifications, manufacturer accreditations or NVQ in Roofing Occupations (desirable). What's on Offer Competitive salary dependent on experience. Company vehicle. Long-term career opportunity with an established and growing flat roofing specialist. Supportive management team and professional working environment. Opportunity to manage a diverse portfolio of high-quality flat roofing projects across the commercial, industrial and public sectors.