Please note: This role is contracted to 44.6 weeks per year We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: Monday to Friday Contributory pension scheme Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, (url removed) and many more Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families Please note: This role is contracted to 45 weeks per year and is a fixed term contract, covering long term sick. We're currently recruiting a dedicated Catering Manager to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in Chartwells on a full time basis. As a Catering Manager, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate. More about the role: Could you bring your spark to Chartwells? Here's what you need to know before applying: Your key responsibilities will include: To be responsible for the overall efficient and effective management of the contract to ensure great quality, consistent food and beverage services across all areas To maintain positive client relationships ensuring To ensure the smooth planning of the contract and resources to deliver a first-class service to our clients and customers To be responsible for the management, recruitment, development and training of team members To ensure the contract is fully compliant with company policies and procedures To deliver on the agreed financial budget and run commercially in line with net income and cost targets Who you are: Our ideal Manager will: Must has previous chef experience Previous experience in contract catering Experience of leading and managing teams to deliver results Track record of growing sales and retaining business Excellent written and oral communication skills Strong leadership with the ability to motivate and engage teams Ability to liaise with colleagues, customers and clients at all levels Quality and process driven with particular focus on delivering results Compliant with Company policies and procedures in line with client agreements IT Literate (MS Office, Email) About Us Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children. Job Reference: com/2011/(phone number removed)/(phone number removed)/R/SU Schools Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
Please note: This role is contracted to 44.6 weeks per year We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: Monday to Friday Contributory pension scheme Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, (url removed) and many more Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families Please note: This role is contracted to 45 weeks per year and is a fixed term contract, covering long term sick. We're currently recruiting a dedicated Catering Manager to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in Chartwells on a full time basis. As a Catering Manager, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate. More about the role: Could you bring your spark to Chartwells? Here's what you need to know before applying: Your key responsibilities will include: To be responsible for the overall efficient and effective management of the contract to ensure great quality, consistent food and beverage services across all areas To maintain positive client relationships ensuring To ensure the smooth planning of the contract and resources to deliver a first-class service to our clients and customers To be responsible for the management, recruitment, development and training of team members To ensure the contract is fully compliant with company policies and procedures To deliver on the agreed financial budget and run commercially in line with net income and cost targets Who you are: Our ideal Manager will: Must has previous chef experience Previous experience in contract catering Experience of leading and managing teams to deliver results Track record of growing sales and retaining business Excellent written and oral communication skills Strong leadership with the ability to motivate and engage teams Ability to liaise with colleagues, customers and clients at all levels Quality and process driven with particular focus on delivering results Compliant with Company policies and procedures in line with client agreements IT Literate (MS Office, Email) About Us Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children. Job Reference: com/2011/(phone number removed)/(phone number removed)/R/SU Schools Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!
Join the South s leading independent Fire & Security Systems company specialising in industrial and commercial sectors, delivering expert service and technical excellence. They are looking for a skilled, multi-disciplined Fire & Security Engineer to join our team. You ll install, service, and commission a wide range of systems, including fire alarms (conventional & addressable), intruder alarms, CCTV (IP & analogue), access control systems and emergency lighting. You ll also diagnose and resolve faults, carry out small works and alterations, support clients with professional advice. The role involves travel across Sussex, Hampshire, Surrey & Dorset. Key Responsibilities Install, service, and commission Fire, Intruder, CCTV, Access Control, and Emergency Lighting systems Interpret system designs and liaise with other building service providers Ensure compliance with BS5839, PD6662:2017, BS5266 and other relevant standards Maximise first-time fix rates and meet project deadlines Provide expert advice and maintain strong customer relationships Maintain company vehicle with spares, consumables, and tools Support continuous improvement of service delivery and company reputation Requirements Minimum 5 years experience in fire & security systems installation, servicing, and commissioning Strong technical knowledge of Fire & Life Safety systems and relevant British/European standards Experience with Intruder, CCTV, Access Control, and Fire Alarm systems (conventional & addressable) Excellent communication and customer service skills Self-motivated, flexible, and able to work independently Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills Full UK driving licence Enhanced DBS Security vetting (BS7858) ECS/CSCS card Benefits & Working Conditions Negotiable salary depending on experience 4-day working week (Mon Thu), plus occasional Friday mornings during school holidays On-call rota Company van, fuel card, mobile phone Pension Overtime as required Generous holiday allowance
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
Join the South s leading independent Fire & Security Systems company specialising in industrial and commercial sectors, delivering expert service and technical excellence. They are looking for a skilled, multi-disciplined Fire & Security Engineer to join our team. You ll install, service, and commission a wide range of systems, including fire alarms (conventional & addressable), intruder alarms, CCTV (IP & analogue), access control systems and emergency lighting. You ll also diagnose and resolve faults, carry out small works and alterations, support clients with professional advice. The role involves travel across Sussex, Hampshire, Surrey & Dorset. Key Responsibilities Install, service, and commission Fire, Intruder, CCTV, Access Control, and Emergency Lighting systems Interpret system designs and liaise with other building service providers Ensure compliance with BS5839, PD6662:2017, BS5266 and other relevant standards Maximise first-time fix rates and meet project deadlines Provide expert advice and maintain strong customer relationships Maintain company vehicle with spares, consumables, and tools Support continuous improvement of service delivery and company reputation Requirements Minimum 5 years experience in fire & security systems installation, servicing, and commissioning Strong technical knowledge of Fire & Life Safety systems and relevant British/European standards Experience with Intruder, CCTV, Access Control, and Fire Alarm systems (conventional & addressable) Excellent communication and customer service skills Self-motivated, flexible, and able to work independently Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills Full UK driving licence Enhanced DBS Security vetting (BS7858) ECS/CSCS card Benefits & Working Conditions Negotiable salary depending on experience 4-day working week (Mon Thu), plus occasional Friday mornings during school holidays On-call rota Company van, fuel card, mobile phone Pension Overtime as required Generous holiday allowance
About Us Inspire, a part of the CareTech Family, is dedicated to providing exceptional residential care and support to children and young people aged 3-18 with diverse needs, including learning difficulties, complex health needs, physical disabilities, attachment disorders, and life-limiting conditions. We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive within a supportive and inclusive community. Our commitment extends to providing life-affirming opportunities for children to participate in activities, celebrations, education, family contact, and care planning. With an average length of stay of 8 years, continuity and a sense of belonging are paramount for our children. About the Role As the Operations Manager, you will oversee and manage the residential services within an identified region. You will ensure compliance with all statutory and legislative standards while managing to a budget and maintaining high standards of leadership and management. Working closely with your management colleagues, you will strive to provide the highest quality care for children and achieve excellent care outcomes. Your primary focus will be on ensuring that our homes deliver outstanding services, are staffed by trained professionals, remain within budget, foster nurturing environments, and serve as a home away from home for vulnerable young people. It's worth noting that all homes within Inspire are rated 'Good or Above' by Ofsted. What We Offer £65,000 per annum DOE. £3,000 welcome bonus & £3,600 car allowance. £10,000 annual quality and commercial bonus As a member of the CareTech leadership team you will participate in a Management Incentive Plan that will enable you to share in the long term success of the Company. Continuous development from our in-house Leadership Academy. Whose courses provide our existing and future leaders the time and psychological space to explore the expectations of a leader, with a focus on core behavioural skills. To motivate, empower, inspire and stretch leaders to develop their knowledge and skills in leadership and management, by reflecting on themselves and how they interact and work with their teams, their networks and the wider business. Additional Benefits : Competitive pay, pension scheme, and a range of benefits including: Employee Assistance Service Wellbeing Programme Recommend a Friend scheme Team Rewards with discounted restaurants and family days out Long Service Awards In your role, you will Ensure the operational management of care delivery and services, including environments. Provide line management support and supervision to Home Managers. Ensure adherence to organizational policies, procedures, and relevant legislation. Work collaboratively with Inspire Senior Management and CareTech Management teams to support service delivery. Lead on safeguarding matters, ensuring the safety of all children and staff. Support admissions and placement targets in coordination with Referrals. Establish and maintain effective placement plans, risk assessments, and healthcare plans. Support staff team stability, competency, and motivation. Conduct training needs analysis and participate in the Inspire training program. Experience needed Operations management within the care sector or at least 5 years as a Children's Registered Manager. Experience in managing and developing others in a fast-paced environment. Experience working with children and young people in residential settings. Level 5 Leadership and Management for Care Services or equivalent qualification. Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of equality, anti-discrimination policies, legislation, compliance, and best practice initiatives. Ability to drive change and motivate others within the service. Proven ability to meet targets and deliver results under pressure. Effective presentation skills to engage stakeholders. The CareTech family is a Disability Confident Employer and an Equal Opportunities Employer. We value the wisdom that comes from life experience and are committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of all in our care. All applicants must undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide at least two references covering the past two years. Applicants must also provide information for all positions related to working with children and the vulnerable and details of employment going back to full time education. If you are ready to make a difference and meet the needs of children in a nurturing environment, apply now and join our dedicated team!
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
About Us Inspire, a part of the CareTech Family, is dedicated to providing exceptional residential care and support to children and young people aged 3-18 with diverse needs, including learning difficulties, complex health needs, physical disabilities, attachment disorders, and life-limiting conditions. We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive within a supportive and inclusive community. Our commitment extends to providing life-affirming opportunities for children to participate in activities, celebrations, education, family contact, and care planning. With an average length of stay of 8 years, continuity and a sense of belonging are paramount for our children. About the Role As the Operations Manager, you will oversee and manage the residential services within an identified region. You will ensure compliance with all statutory and legislative standards while managing to a budget and maintaining high standards of leadership and management. Working closely with your management colleagues, you will strive to provide the highest quality care for children and achieve excellent care outcomes. Your primary focus will be on ensuring that our homes deliver outstanding services, are staffed by trained professionals, remain within budget, foster nurturing environments, and serve as a home away from home for vulnerable young people. It's worth noting that all homes within Inspire are rated 'Good or Above' by Ofsted. What We Offer £65,000 per annum DOE. £3,000 welcome bonus & £3,600 car allowance. £10,000 annual quality and commercial bonus As a member of the CareTech leadership team you will participate in a Management Incentive Plan that will enable you to share in the long term success of the Company. Continuous development from our in-house Leadership Academy. Whose courses provide our existing and future leaders the time and psychological space to explore the expectations of a leader, with a focus on core behavioural skills. To motivate, empower, inspire and stretch leaders to develop their knowledge and skills in leadership and management, by reflecting on themselves and how they interact and work with their teams, their networks and the wider business. Additional Benefits : Competitive pay, pension scheme, and a range of benefits including: Employee Assistance Service Wellbeing Programme Recommend a Friend scheme Team Rewards with discounted restaurants and family days out Long Service Awards In your role, you will Ensure the operational management of care delivery and services, including environments. Provide line management support and supervision to Home Managers. Ensure adherence to organizational policies, procedures, and relevant legislation. Work collaboratively with Inspire Senior Management and CareTech Management teams to support service delivery. Lead on safeguarding matters, ensuring the safety of all children and staff. Support admissions and placement targets in coordination with Referrals. Establish and maintain effective placement plans, risk assessments, and healthcare plans. Support staff team stability, competency, and motivation. Conduct training needs analysis and participate in the Inspire training program. Experience needed Operations management within the care sector or at least 5 years as a Children's Registered Manager. Experience in managing and developing others in a fast-paced environment. Experience working with children and young people in residential settings. Level 5 Leadership and Management for Care Services or equivalent qualification. Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of equality, anti-discrimination policies, legislation, compliance, and best practice initiatives. Ability to drive change and motivate others within the service. Proven ability to meet targets and deliver results under pressure. Effective presentation skills to engage stakeholders. The CareTech family is a Disability Confident Employer and an Equal Opportunities Employer. We value the wisdom that comes from life experience and are committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of all in our care. All applicants must undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide at least two references covering the past two years. Applicants must also provide information for all positions related to working with children and the vulnerable and details of employment going back to full time education. If you are ready to make a difference and meet the needs of children in a nurturing environment, apply now and join our dedicated team!
Deploy your QS experience on a large multi-year residential project in Edinburgh. Get in touch now! Quantity Surveyor - Major Civils Package Residential Development (Edinburgh) Attractive Salary Pension Scheme Flexible Working Long-Term Project Your new company This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading residential builder developer with a strong track record of delivering high-quality housing across Scotland. Known for their commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability, the company is embarking on a major residential development in Edinburgh that will span the next five years. With a reputation as an excellent employer, they offer a collaborative culture and long-term career prospects. Your new role As Quantity Surveyor, you will take ownership of a substantial civils package within this flagship residential development. Your responsibilities will include: Managing budgets, forecasts, and cost control for groundworks and infrastructureOverseeing subcontractor procurement and contract administrationSupporting project delivery teams with commercial insight and risk managementLiaising with consultants, engineers, and site teams to ensure value and complianceReporting on financial performance and contributing to strategic planningThis is a high-impact role with visibility across the business and the opportunity to shape a major development from the ground up. What you'll need to succeed To be successful, you'll bring:Proven experience in quantity surveying, ideally with civils or infrastructure packagesStrong commercial acumen and contract knowledge (NEC or JCT)Excellent communication and negotiation skillsA proactive and detail-oriented approachRelevant qualifications in Quantity Surveying or Construction ManagementExperience on large-scale residential or mixed-use developments will be highly regarded. Perhaps you are currently working for a civils contractor and are seeking to work for a main contractor on a high-profile project in Edinburgh. What you'll get in return In return, you'll enjoy:A competitive salary and benefits packageGenerous pension schemeFlexible working arrangements (hybrid options available)Long-term project stability and career developmentA supportive and forward-thinking team environmentWhat you need to do nowIf you're ready to take on a career-defining role with a respected developer, we'd love to hear from you. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
Deploy your QS experience on a large multi-year residential project in Edinburgh. Get in touch now! Quantity Surveyor - Major Civils Package Residential Development (Edinburgh) Attractive Salary Pension Scheme Flexible Working Long-Term Project Your new company This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading residential builder developer with a strong track record of delivering high-quality housing across Scotland. Known for their commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability, the company is embarking on a major residential development in Edinburgh that will span the next five years. With a reputation as an excellent employer, they offer a collaborative culture and long-term career prospects. Your new role As Quantity Surveyor, you will take ownership of a substantial civils package within this flagship residential development. Your responsibilities will include: Managing budgets, forecasts, and cost control for groundworks and infrastructureOverseeing subcontractor procurement and contract administrationSupporting project delivery teams with commercial insight and risk managementLiaising with consultants, engineers, and site teams to ensure value and complianceReporting on financial performance and contributing to strategic planningThis is a high-impact role with visibility across the business and the opportunity to shape a major development from the ground up. What you'll need to succeed To be successful, you'll bring:Proven experience in quantity surveying, ideally with civils or infrastructure packagesStrong commercial acumen and contract knowledge (NEC or JCT)Excellent communication and negotiation skillsA proactive and detail-oriented approachRelevant qualifications in Quantity Surveying or Construction ManagementExperience on large-scale residential or mixed-use developments will be highly regarded. Perhaps you are currently working for a civils contractor and are seeking to work for a main contractor on a high-profile project in Edinburgh. What you'll get in return In return, you'll enjoy:A competitive salary and benefits packageGenerous pension schemeFlexible working arrangements (hybrid options available)Long-term project stability and career developmentA supportive and forward-thinking team environmentWhat you need to do nowIf you're ready to take on a career-defining role with a respected developer, we'd love to hear from you. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Sales Director A promotion at the top has opened the door for you to step in as the new Sales Director. As someone who s great at managing people but also loves to be in the thick of a sale, this is the kind of step up that lets you use both sides of your skill set. The previous Sales Director has moved into the Managing Director seat, which tells you a lot about this place. The previous Sales Director has moved into the Managing Director seat, which tells you a lot about this place. People progress here. Talent is recognised here. And because of that change, the Sales Director role you are stepping into carries real influence and space to lead in your own way. As Sales Director you will guide a small commercial team you will set the pace through your actions, not pressure. They will look to you for clarity, direction, and the confidence to push forward. You will have the freedom to build the team around a culture of accountability and professional development, which mirrors exactly how the leadership team operate. This Sales Director role sits within a global business that is growing. Their product is engineered, proven and used across a wide range of industries, that gives you the foundations to build new revenue streams while shaping what the next five years look like. As Sales Director you will also take responsibility for the global sales strategy. You will identify opportunities, convert them, and make sure the right sectors are being targeted. You will manage pipeline health, forecasting, reporting and the development of both your internal team and international partners. You know how to balance strategic planning with being hands on when it matters. This is not a role that sees you tied to a desk. Travel will be a regular part of your routine, especially to the States where many of the key prospects are waiting to be developed. You will still be spending time at the head office in Dudley, staying close to the leadership team, which means you will need to be based within a commutable distance of the Black Country. One of the most appealing parts of this Sales Director role is the relationship you will have with the new Managing Director. They know your world because they have walked it themselves, conversations will be collaborative you will shape strategy together you will have the trust to get on and deliver. If you are a Sales Director who enjoys leading people, building capability, and delivering commercial growth on a global scale, this is a chance to make a meaningful mark. The salary for this Sales Director opportunity starts at £80,000 with staged increments available as you grow into the position, rising to £100,000. You will also receive £30,000 OTE and a company car. If you would like to explore the Sales Director role further, drop me a message or send your CV and we can talk it through. This role is exclusive to Marshall Harmony. You will not be contacted by any third parties. By submitting my CV, I acknowledge and accept that Marshall Harmony will collect and process my personal information for recruitment purposes and will retain it for a minimum of 24 months in accordance with their Privacy Policy and T&Cs , available at: (url removed)> Before this retention period expires, Marshall Harmony will contact me to ask whether I wish my data to remain on file within their talent pool.
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
Sales Director A promotion at the top has opened the door for you to step in as the new Sales Director. As someone who s great at managing people but also loves to be in the thick of a sale, this is the kind of step up that lets you use both sides of your skill set. The previous Sales Director has moved into the Managing Director seat, which tells you a lot about this place. The previous Sales Director has moved into the Managing Director seat, which tells you a lot about this place. People progress here. Talent is recognised here. And because of that change, the Sales Director role you are stepping into carries real influence and space to lead in your own way. As Sales Director you will guide a small commercial team you will set the pace through your actions, not pressure. They will look to you for clarity, direction, and the confidence to push forward. You will have the freedom to build the team around a culture of accountability and professional development, which mirrors exactly how the leadership team operate. This Sales Director role sits within a global business that is growing. Their product is engineered, proven and used across a wide range of industries, that gives you the foundations to build new revenue streams while shaping what the next five years look like. As Sales Director you will also take responsibility for the global sales strategy. You will identify opportunities, convert them, and make sure the right sectors are being targeted. You will manage pipeline health, forecasting, reporting and the development of both your internal team and international partners. You know how to balance strategic planning with being hands on when it matters. This is not a role that sees you tied to a desk. Travel will be a regular part of your routine, especially to the States where many of the key prospects are waiting to be developed. You will still be spending time at the head office in Dudley, staying close to the leadership team, which means you will need to be based within a commutable distance of the Black Country. One of the most appealing parts of this Sales Director role is the relationship you will have with the new Managing Director. They know your world because they have walked it themselves, conversations will be collaborative you will shape strategy together you will have the trust to get on and deliver. If you are a Sales Director who enjoys leading people, building capability, and delivering commercial growth on a global scale, this is a chance to make a meaningful mark. The salary for this Sales Director opportunity starts at £80,000 with staged increments available as you grow into the position, rising to £100,000. You will also receive £30,000 OTE and a company car. If you would like to explore the Sales Director role further, drop me a message or send your CV and we can talk it through. This role is exclusive to Marshall Harmony. You will not be contacted by any third parties. By submitting my CV, I acknowledge and accept that Marshall Harmony will collect and process my personal information for recruitment purposes and will retain it for a minimum of 24 months in accordance with their Privacy Policy and T&Cs , available at: (url removed)> Before this retention period expires, Marshall Harmony will contact me to ask whether I wish my data to remain on file within their talent pool.
Project Director - BESS (FlexGen) Location: Flexible Who we are We're not just talking about making a difference, we're making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals. You'll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions. We're enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come. About the role The Project Director - BESS (FlexGen) is accountable for leading the development and delivery of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects through all stages - from pre-FEED and FEED to detailed design and handover to operations. This role is responsible for developing and implementing traditional and innovative engineering solutions that ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective project outcomes. The Project Director will organise and manage all project personnel, including owners, engineers, contractors, and construction teams, to deliver against technical quality, schedule, and budget requirements. They will oversee project planning, progress tracking, and resource allocation, ensuring all works are executed in accordance with company standards, governance, and sustainability goals. Key Accountabilities Provide project management leadership across new growth and FlexGen projects, guiding the development activity of Drax Group. Actively support both existing and new project development to enable future business growth. Coordinate with the Project Engineering Manager to manage project consenting, planning, and strategy, ensuring all pre- and post-commencement conditions are efficiently discharged. Manage relationships with local authorities, industry partners, and communities to maintain Drax's reputation and social licence to operate. Maintain and regularly review risk registers, proposing and managing risk mitigation measures. Ensure collaboration with Finance Business Partners and Commercial Leads to provide accurate project information for financial models and budgets. Develop and manage project development and construction budgets in line with corporate standards. Oversee project performance monitoring, ensuring all deliverables are achieved on time, to quality, and within budget. Coordinate mobilisation of Operations and Maintenance (O&M) teams for smooth transition to business-as-usual operations. Resolve conflicts between project functions, packages, and EPC contractors as necessary. Communicate project progress, performance, and key risks effectively to the Project Executive and stakeholders. Establish budget management and control processes as part of routine reporting. About You You'll be a strategic leader with deep technical expertise, capable of driving complex energy storage projects from concept to completion in a fast-evolving environment. Proven experience in creating and implementing major transformation projects of high strategic importance. Demonstrated experience in development and construction of BESS sites within the UK. Experience operating in a client capacity, managing EPC/EPCM contractors and Owners' Engineers across complex, high-value engineering programmes. Desirable: experience working within a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) alongside a developer. Outstanding leadership and technical capability, with the ability to manage multiple sites and projects simultaneously. Proactive Safety Leader, promoting a "Safety First" culture across all areas of responsibility. Strong communication and leadership skills, fostering collaboration and inclusion to achieve business objectives. Strategic thinker and capable problem-solver with excellent decision-making skills. Skilled in management, coordination, and communication, able to lead large matrix teams effectively. Deep understanding of financial processes, including FP&A, IRR, NPV, and both OpEx and CapEx budgeting. Highly developed interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels. Experience in managing high-value, complex engineering and construction programmes. Ability to meet challenging targets and adapt to dynamic working environments. Strong motivational and conflict resolution skills; able to inspire teams to deliver high performance. Degree-level education in engineering, construction, or a related technical discipline, with extensive relevant experience. Why Join Us Join us and lead projects that genuinely make an impact. As Project Director, you'll shape complex, high-value programmes that drive meaningful change for our business. If you are a highly skilled, proactive professional who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments and wants to make a difference at a strategic level - we'd love to hear from you.
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
Project Director - BESS (FlexGen) Location: Flexible Who we are We're not just talking about making a difference, we're making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals. You'll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions. We're enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come. About the role The Project Director - BESS (FlexGen) is accountable for leading the development and delivery of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects through all stages - from pre-FEED and FEED to detailed design and handover to operations. This role is responsible for developing and implementing traditional and innovative engineering solutions that ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective project outcomes. The Project Director will organise and manage all project personnel, including owners, engineers, contractors, and construction teams, to deliver against technical quality, schedule, and budget requirements. They will oversee project planning, progress tracking, and resource allocation, ensuring all works are executed in accordance with company standards, governance, and sustainability goals. Key Accountabilities Provide project management leadership across new growth and FlexGen projects, guiding the development activity of Drax Group. Actively support both existing and new project development to enable future business growth. Coordinate with the Project Engineering Manager to manage project consenting, planning, and strategy, ensuring all pre- and post-commencement conditions are efficiently discharged. Manage relationships with local authorities, industry partners, and communities to maintain Drax's reputation and social licence to operate. Maintain and regularly review risk registers, proposing and managing risk mitigation measures. Ensure collaboration with Finance Business Partners and Commercial Leads to provide accurate project information for financial models and budgets. Develop and manage project development and construction budgets in line with corporate standards. Oversee project performance monitoring, ensuring all deliverables are achieved on time, to quality, and within budget. Coordinate mobilisation of Operations and Maintenance (O&M) teams for smooth transition to business-as-usual operations. Resolve conflicts between project functions, packages, and EPC contractors as necessary. Communicate project progress, performance, and key risks effectively to the Project Executive and stakeholders. Establish budget management and control processes as part of routine reporting. About You You'll be a strategic leader with deep technical expertise, capable of driving complex energy storage projects from concept to completion in a fast-evolving environment. Proven experience in creating and implementing major transformation projects of high strategic importance. Demonstrated experience in development and construction of BESS sites within the UK. Experience operating in a client capacity, managing EPC/EPCM contractors and Owners' Engineers across complex, high-value engineering programmes. Desirable: experience working within a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) alongside a developer. Outstanding leadership and technical capability, with the ability to manage multiple sites and projects simultaneously. Proactive Safety Leader, promoting a "Safety First" culture across all areas of responsibility. Strong communication and leadership skills, fostering collaboration and inclusion to achieve business objectives. Strategic thinker and capable problem-solver with excellent decision-making skills. Skilled in management, coordination, and communication, able to lead large matrix teams effectively. Deep understanding of financial processes, including FP&A, IRR, NPV, and both OpEx and CapEx budgeting. Highly developed interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels. Experience in managing high-value, complex engineering and construction programmes. Ability to meet challenging targets and adapt to dynamic working environments. Strong motivational and conflict resolution skills; able to inspire teams to deliver high performance. Degree-level education in engineering, construction, or a related technical discipline, with extensive relevant experience. Why Join Us Join us and lead projects that genuinely make an impact. As Project Director, you'll shape complex, high-value programmes that drive meaningful change for our business. If you are a highly skilled, proactive professional who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments and wants to make a difference at a strategic level - we'd love to hear from you.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons The Quality and Risk Management Team (QRMT) at BDO comprises several sub-teams including the Legal Team, Enterprise Risk Management, Economic Crime, Quality Management, Ethics and Independence and Advisory and Compliance. It provides Partners and staff with the guidance, tools and support to enable them to identify and manage quality and risk issues. The QRMT is led by the Head of Quality and Risk Management Team, who is a partner who reports into the Head of Quality and Risk for the firm and sits on the BDO Leadership Team. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. Overview: We are looking for an experienced Employment Lawyer to join our dynamic Legal Team. You will play a crucial role in providing expert legal advice and support on employment-related matters across the organisation. Your insights will help us navigate complex legal landscapes and ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations. Key Responsibilities: Provide early legal advice when a dispute may lead to a tribunal claim, helping to navigate the process and potentially avoid litigation. Identifying and managing legal risk, including the identifying patterns or trends in claims that may indicate systemic issues within the business and providing training to mitigate such risks in the future. Providing independent, impartial legal advice on all aspects of employment law to internal stakeholders, including contracts, disciplinary and grievance matters, discrimination, whistleblowing, TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings) and regulatory compliance. Managing disputes effectively, to help minimise the financial costs, operational disruption, and reputational harm associated with employment claims, working closely with external counsel when necessary. Conducting legal research and keeping the firm updated on changes in employment and other relevant law, including conducting training and drafting guidance. Support HR in handling employee relations matters, including disciplinary and grievance procedures. Special projects as determined by the Head of Legal (General Counsel) or Head of QRM Team. Qualifications and Experience: Q ualified solicitor with significant experience in employment law. In-depth knowledge of UK employment legislation and case law. Proven track record in managing employment disputes and litigation. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Business thinking: Connect the Firm's strategic framework with meaningful measures of success for the Legal Team for the commercial benefit of the Firm as a whole. Demonstrate high-level project management skills to deliver the Firm's initiatives, ensuring our operations stay resilient and evolve in line with legal or regulatory developments. Communicating: High-level interpersonal skills and the ability to articulate complex issues clearly and credibly to a range of audiences. Collaborating: A team player and relationship builder who enjoys supporting colleagues and has the ability to build relationships across the firm and to build rapport, gaining the trust of partners and colleagues. Decision making: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the ability to identify and drive the use of best practice in legal strategy and tools to deliver improvement and development in the Firm's practices. Developing self and others: An awareness of and an interest in deepening your own legal knowledge, together with enthusiasm for sharing your knowledge and experience with others. A positive attitude with a strong work ethic and excellent attention to detail. Innovating and change: The ability to think creatively and connect ideas and insight from other businesses and industries to improve the Firm's quality and manage risk. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons The Quality and Risk Management Team (QRMT) at BDO comprises several sub-teams including the Legal Team, Enterprise Risk Management, Economic Crime, Quality Management, Ethics and Independence and Advisory and Compliance. It provides Partners and staff with the guidance, tools and support to enable them to identify and manage quality and risk issues. The QRMT is led by the Head of Quality and Risk Management Team, who is a partner who reports into the Head of Quality and Risk for the firm and sits on the BDO Leadership Team. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. Overview: We are looking for an experienced Employment Lawyer to join our dynamic Legal Team. You will play a crucial role in providing expert legal advice and support on employment-related matters across the organisation. Your insights will help us navigate complex legal landscapes and ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations. Key Responsibilities: Provide early legal advice when a dispute may lead to a tribunal claim, helping to navigate the process and potentially avoid litigation. Identifying and managing legal risk, including the identifying patterns or trends in claims that may indicate systemic issues within the business and providing training to mitigate such risks in the future. Providing independent, impartial legal advice on all aspects of employment law to internal stakeholders, including contracts, disciplinary and grievance matters, discrimination, whistleblowing, TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings) and regulatory compliance. Managing disputes effectively, to help minimise the financial costs, operational disruption, and reputational harm associated with employment claims, working closely with external counsel when necessary. Conducting legal research and keeping the firm updated on changes in employment and other relevant law, including conducting training and drafting guidance. Support HR in handling employee relations matters, including disciplinary and grievance procedures. Special projects as determined by the Head of Legal (General Counsel) or Head of QRM Team. Qualifications and Experience: Q ualified solicitor with significant experience in employment law. In-depth knowledge of UK employment legislation and case law. Proven track record in managing employment disputes and litigation. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Business thinking: Connect the Firm's strategic framework with meaningful measures of success for the Legal Team for the commercial benefit of the Firm as a whole. Demonstrate high-level project management skills to deliver the Firm's initiatives, ensuring our operations stay resilient and evolve in line with legal or regulatory developments. Communicating: High-level interpersonal skills and the ability to articulate complex issues clearly and credibly to a range of audiences. Collaborating: A team player and relationship builder who enjoys supporting colleagues and has the ability to build relationships across the firm and to build rapport, gaining the trust of partners and colleagues. Decision making: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the ability to identify and drive the use of best practice in legal strategy and tools to deliver improvement and development in the Firm's practices. Developing self and others: An awareness of and an interest in deepening your own legal knowledge, together with enthusiasm for sharing your knowledge and experience with others. A positive attitude with a strong work ethic and excellent attention to detail. Innovating and change: The ability to think creatively and connect ideas and insight from other businesses and industries to improve the Firm's quality and manage risk. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Project Director - BESS (FlexGen) Location: Flexible Who we are We're not just talking about making a difference, we're making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals. You'll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions. We're enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come. About the role The Project Director - BESS (FlexGen) is accountable for leading the development and delivery of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects through all stages - from pre-FEED and FEED to detailed design and handover to operations. This role is responsible for developing and implementing traditional and innovative engineering solutions that ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective project outcomes. The Project Director will organise and manage all project personnel, including owners, engineers, contractors, and construction teams, to deliver against technical quality, schedule, and budget requirements. They will oversee project planning, progress tracking, and resource allocation, ensuring all works are executed in accordance with company standards, governance, and sustainability goals. Key Accountabilities Provide project management leadership across new growth and FlexGen projects, guiding the development activity of Drax Group. Actively support both existing and new project development to enable future business growth. Coordinate with the Project Engineering Manager to manage project consenting, planning, and strategy, ensuring all pre- and post-commencement conditions are efficiently discharged. Manage relationships with local authorities, industry partners, and communities to maintain Drax's reputation and social licence to operate. Maintain and regularly review risk registers, proposing and managing risk mitigation measures. Ensure collaboration with Finance Business Partners and Commercial Leads to provide accurate project information for financial models and budgets. Develop and manage project development and construction budgets in line with corporate standards. Oversee project performance monitoring, ensuring all deliverables are achieved on time, to quality, and within budget. Coordinate mobilisation of Operations and Maintenance (O&M) teams for smooth transition to business-as-usual operations. Resolve conflicts between project functions, packages, and EPC contractors as necessary. Communicate project progress, performance, and key risks effectively to the Project Executive and stakeholders. Establish budget management and control processes as part of routine reporting. About You You'll be a strategic leader with deep technical expertise, capable of driving complex energy storage projects from concept to completion in a fast-evolving environment. Proven experience in creating and implementing major transformation projects of high strategic importance. Demonstrated experience in development and construction of BESS sites within the UK. Experience operating in a client capacity, managing EPC/EPCM contractors and Owners' Engineers across complex, high-value engineering programmes. Desirable: experience working within a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) alongside a developer. Outstanding leadership and technical capability, with the ability to manage multiple sites and projects simultaneously. Proactive Safety Leader, promoting a "Safety First" culture across all areas of responsibility. Strong communication and leadership skills, fostering collaboration and inclusion to achieve business objectives. Strategic thinker and capable problem-solver with excellent decision-making skills. Skilled in management, coordination, and communication, able to lead large matrix teams effectively. Deep understanding of financial processes, including FP&A, IRR, NPV, and both OpEx and CapEx budgeting. Highly developed interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels. Experience in managing high-value, complex engineering and construction programmes. Ability to meet challenging targets and adapt to dynamic working environments. Strong motivational and conflict resolution skills; able to inspire teams to deliver high performance. Degree-level education in engineering, construction, or a related technical discipline, with extensive relevant experience. Why Join Us Join us and lead projects that genuinely make an impact. As Project Director, you'll shape complex, high-value programmes that drive meaningful change for our business. If you are a highly skilled, proactive professional who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments and wants to make a difference at a strategic level - we'd love to hear from you.
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
Project Director - BESS (FlexGen) Location: Flexible Who we are We're not just talking about making a difference, we're making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals. You'll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions. We're enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come. About the role The Project Director - BESS (FlexGen) is accountable for leading the development and delivery of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects through all stages - from pre-FEED and FEED to detailed design and handover to operations. This role is responsible for developing and implementing traditional and innovative engineering solutions that ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective project outcomes. The Project Director will organise and manage all project personnel, including owners, engineers, contractors, and construction teams, to deliver against technical quality, schedule, and budget requirements. They will oversee project planning, progress tracking, and resource allocation, ensuring all works are executed in accordance with company standards, governance, and sustainability goals. Key Accountabilities Provide project management leadership across new growth and FlexGen projects, guiding the development activity of Drax Group. Actively support both existing and new project development to enable future business growth. Coordinate with the Project Engineering Manager to manage project consenting, planning, and strategy, ensuring all pre- and post-commencement conditions are efficiently discharged. Manage relationships with local authorities, industry partners, and communities to maintain Drax's reputation and social licence to operate. Maintain and regularly review risk registers, proposing and managing risk mitigation measures. Ensure collaboration with Finance Business Partners and Commercial Leads to provide accurate project information for financial models and budgets. Develop and manage project development and construction budgets in line with corporate standards. Oversee project performance monitoring, ensuring all deliverables are achieved on time, to quality, and within budget. Coordinate mobilisation of Operations and Maintenance (O&M) teams for smooth transition to business-as-usual operations. Resolve conflicts between project functions, packages, and EPC contractors as necessary. Communicate project progress, performance, and key risks effectively to the Project Executive and stakeholders. Establish budget management and control processes as part of routine reporting. About You You'll be a strategic leader with deep technical expertise, capable of driving complex energy storage projects from concept to completion in a fast-evolving environment. Proven experience in creating and implementing major transformation projects of high strategic importance. Demonstrated experience in development and construction of BESS sites within the UK. Experience operating in a client capacity, managing EPC/EPCM contractors and Owners' Engineers across complex, high-value engineering programmes. Desirable: experience working within a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) alongside a developer. Outstanding leadership and technical capability, with the ability to manage multiple sites and projects simultaneously. Proactive Safety Leader, promoting a "Safety First" culture across all areas of responsibility. Strong communication and leadership skills, fostering collaboration and inclusion to achieve business objectives. Strategic thinker and capable problem-solver with excellent decision-making skills. Skilled in management, coordination, and communication, able to lead large matrix teams effectively. Deep understanding of financial processes, including FP&A, IRR, NPV, and both OpEx and CapEx budgeting. Highly developed interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels. Experience in managing high-value, complex engineering and construction programmes. Ability to meet challenging targets and adapt to dynamic working environments. Strong motivational and conflict resolution skills; able to inspire teams to deliver high performance. Degree-level education in engineering, construction, or a related technical discipline, with extensive relevant experience. Why Join Us Join us and lead projects that genuinely make an impact. As Project Director, you'll shape complex, high-value programmes that drive meaningful change for our business. If you are a highly skilled, proactive professional who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments and wants to make a difference at a strategic level - we'd love to hear from you.
Bilingual Enterprise Account Executive (German/English) Remote from Germany OR UK (Hybrid option in London available) High-Growth SaaS Salesforce Ecosystem Uncapped Commission Are you a German-speaking SaaS sales professional with experience in the Salesforce ecosystem? I m currently working with a fast-scaling, high-growth tech company that's reshaping how global enterprises manage DevOps and software delivery within Salesforce environments. This is an exciting opportunity to join a market leader in its space offering a chance to work directly with major global brands, own your region, and close high-value enterprise deals. The Role: As a Bilingual Enterprise Account Executive, you ll drive new business and expand key accounts across the DACH region, supported by a collaborative team including solution engineers, partners, and marketing. You'll work closely with Salesforce ecosystem partners to create joint value propositions and own the full sales cycle. Key Responsibilities: Own end-to-end sales process from pipeline generation to close focused on enterprise clients across the DACH market Collaborate closely with Salesforce and other ecosystem partners to uncover joint opportunities Drive outbound activity and develop strategic account plans Deliver compelling ROI-led sales pitches to both technical and C-level stakeholders Navigate complex sales cycles involving multiple business units Maintain accurate pipeline and forecasting in Salesforce CRM Ensure smooth post-deal transitions to success teams What You Bring: Fluent in German and English (essential) Minimum 4+ years in enterprise SaaS/technology sales 1+ year experience selling within or alongside the Salesforce ecosystem Strong consultative selling skills and familiarity with methodologies like MEDDPIC Demonstrated ability to build and grow pipeline independently Commercially driven, emotionally intelligent, and able to manage complex stakeholders Comfortable working in a fast-paced, scale-up environment What s on Offer: Competitive base salary + uncapped commission High-impact role within a globally recognised, fast-growing tech business Fully remote or hybrid flexibility Real career progression in a business that s scaling fast Join a high-performing, collaborative international team If you're a strategic, bilingual enterprise salesperson looking to join a product-led, fast-growth SaaS company, I d love to chat. Apply now or reach out directly for more info interviews are happening now!
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
Bilingual Enterprise Account Executive (German/English) Remote from Germany OR UK (Hybrid option in London available) High-Growth SaaS Salesforce Ecosystem Uncapped Commission Are you a German-speaking SaaS sales professional with experience in the Salesforce ecosystem? I m currently working with a fast-scaling, high-growth tech company that's reshaping how global enterprises manage DevOps and software delivery within Salesforce environments. This is an exciting opportunity to join a market leader in its space offering a chance to work directly with major global brands, own your region, and close high-value enterprise deals. The Role: As a Bilingual Enterprise Account Executive, you ll drive new business and expand key accounts across the DACH region, supported by a collaborative team including solution engineers, partners, and marketing. You'll work closely with Salesforce ecosystem partners to create joint value propositions and own the full sales cycle. Key Responsibilities: Own end-to-end sales process from pipeline generation to close focused on enterprise clients across the DACH market Collaborate closely with Salesforce and other ecosystem partners to uncover joint opportunities Drive outbound activity and develop strategic account plans Deliver compelling ROI-led sales pitches to both technical and C-level stakeholders Navigate complex sales cycles involving multiple business units Maintain accurate pipeline and forecasting in Salesforce CRM Ensure smooth post-deal transitions to success teams What You Bring: Fluent in German and English (essential) Minimum 4+ years in enterprise SaaS/technology sales 1+ year experience selling within or alongside the Salesforce ecosystem Strong consultative selling skills and familiarity with methodologies like MEDDPIC Demonstrated ability to build and grow pipeline independently Commercially driven, emotionally intelligent, and able to manage complex stakeholders Comfortable working in a fast-paced, scale-up environment What s on Offer: Competitive base salary + uncapped commission High-impact role within a globally recognised, fast-growing tech business Fully remote or hybrid flexibility Real career progression in a business that s scaling fast Join a high-performing, collaborative international team If you're a strategic, bilingual enterprise salesperson looking to join a product-led, fast-growth SaaS company, I d love to chat. Apply now or reach out directly for more info interviews are happening now!
D365 Sales Account Manager - UK (Hybrid)This role is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading Microsoft Partner and take ownership of client relationships across the D365 ecosystem - spanning ERP, CE, and the wider Microsoft Stack.You'll be the trusted advisor to your clients, helping them drive productivity, efficiency, and digital transformation through tailored D365 solutions and managed services. Responsibilities: Managing and growing a portfolio of existing Microsoft Dynamics 365 clients Driving new business opportunities across the Microsoft ecosystem Owning the full sales cycle - from pre-sales collaboration through to negotiation and close Partnering with delivery and technical teams to ensure successful project outcomes Maintaining deep product knowledge across D365 ERP, CE, and related technologies Required Skills and Experience: 10+ year's experience in Dynamics 365 sales, account management, or business development Proven success in achieving and exceeding sales targets within the Microsoft Partner Channel Strong understanding of the Microsoft technology stack and commercial applications Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills Experience managing clients from SMEs to global enterprises If you are interested in this position please send your CV to to find out further details You must hold valid right to work in the UK to apply for this position.
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
D365 Sales Account Manager - UK (Hybrid)This role is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading Microsoft Partner and take ownership of client relationships across the D365 ecosystem - spanning ERP, CE, and the wider Microsoft Stack.You'll be the trusted advisor to your clients, helping them drive productivity, efficiency, and digital transformation through tailored D365 solutions and managed services. Responsibilities: Managing and growing a portfolio of existing Microsoft Dynamics 365 clients Driving new business opportunities across the Microsoft ecosystem Owning the full sales cycle - from pre-sales collaboration through to negotiation and close Partnering with delivery and technical teams to ensure successful project outcomes Maintaining deep product knowledge across D365 ERP, CE, and related technologies Required Skills and Experience: 10+ year's experience in Dynamics 365 sales, account management, or business development Proven success in achieving and exceeding sales targets within the Microsoft Partner Channel Strong understanding of the Microsoft technology stack and commercial applications Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills Experience managing clients from SMEs to global enterprises If you are interested in this position please send your CV to to find out further details You must hold valid right to work in the UK to apply for this position.
Assistant Town Planner Central London (Hybrid working) Leading Planning Consultancy Competitive salary + excellent benefits + professional development support Are you a passionate and ambitious Assistant Town Planner looking to progress your career with one of London's most respected planning consultancies? Our client - a market-leading, independent firm renowned for delivering high-profile projects across London and the South East - is seeking a motivated planner to join their growing team. The Role You'll support a team of experienced planning professionals on a diverse portfolio of projects spanning residential, commercial, mixed-use, and regeneration schemes . From the outset, you'll gain exposure to all stages of the planning process - from site appraisals and research to preparing planning statements and assisting with client engagement. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise within a collaborative, forward-thinking environment , where initiative and professional growth are encouraged. Key Responsibilities Undertake planning research, policy analysis, and site assessments Assist in the preparation and submission of planning applications and appeals Draft planning statements, design and access statements, and other supporting documentation Liaise with clients, local authorities, and consultants Contribute to team discussions and help shape strategy on key projects About You Degree (and ideally a postgraduate qualification) in Town Planning or related discipline Working towards (or recently achieved) RTPI membership Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills A proactive and organised approach with keen attention to detail Passionate about shaping sustainable and well-designed places What's on Offer Competitive salary dependent on experience Hybrid working model Support for RTPI accreditation and ongoing professional development Opportunity to work on some of the most exciting and high-profile developments in London A positive, inclusive culture with genuine career progression opportunities If you're ready to take the next step in your planning career and join a consultancy with an outstanding reputation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or contact us confidentially to discuss the role in more detail.
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
Assistant Town Planner Central London (Hybrid working) Leading Planning Consultancy Competitive salary + excellent benefits + professional development support Are you a passionate and ambitious Assistant Town Planner looking to progress your career with one of London's most respected planning consultancies? Our client - a market-leading, independent firm renowned for delivering high-profile projects across London and the South East - is seeking a motivated planner to join their growing team. The Role You'll support a team of experienced planning professionals on a diverse portfolio of projects spanning residential, commercial, mixed-use, and regeneration schemes . From the outset, you'll gain exposure to all stages of the planning process - from site appraisals and research to preparing planning statements and assisting with client engagement. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise within a collaborative, forward-thinking environment , where initiative and professional growth are encouraged. Key Responsibilities Undertake planning research, policy analysis, and site assessments Assist in the preparation and submission of planning applications and appeals Draft planning statements, design and access statements, and other supporting documentation Liaise with clients, local authorities, and consultants Contribute to team discussions and help shape strategy on key projects About You Degree (and ideally a postgraduate qualification) in Town Planning or related discipline Working towards (or recently achieved) RTPI membership Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills A proactive and organised approach with keen attention to detail Passionate about shaping sustainable and well-designed places What's on Offer Competitive salary dependent on experience Hybrid working model Support for RTPI accreditation and ongoing professional development Opportunity to work on some of the most exciting and high-profile developments in London A positive, inclusive culture with genuine career progression opportunities If you're ready to take the next step in your planning career and join a consultancy with an outstanding reputation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or contact us confidentially to discuss the role in more detail.
Project Director - BESS (FlexGen) Location: Flexible Who we are We're not just talking about making a difference, we're making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals. You'll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions. We're enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come. About the role The Project Director - BESS (FlexGen) is accountable for leading the development and delivery of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects through all stages - from pre-FEED and FEED to detailed design and handover to operations. This role is responsible for developing and implementing traditional and innovative engineering solutions that ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective project outcomes. The Project Director will organise and manage all project personnel, including owners, engineers, contractors, and construction teams, to deliver against technical quality, schedule, and budget requirements. They will oversee project planning, progress tracking, and resource allocation, ensuring all works are executed in accordance with company standards, governance, and sustainability goals. Key Accountabilities Provide project management leadership across new growth and FlexGen projects, guiding the development activity of Drax Group. Actively support both existing and new project development to enable future business growth. Coordinate with the Project Engineering Manager to manage project consenting, planning, and strategy, ensuring all pre- and post-commencement conditions are efficiently discharged. Manage relationships with local authorities, industry partners, and communities to maintain Drax's reputation and social licence to operate. Maintain and regularly review risk registers, proposing and managing risk mitigation measures. Ensure collaboration with Finance Business Partners and Commercial Leads to provide accurate project information for financial models and budgets. Develop and manage project development and construction budgets in line with corporate standards. Oversee project performance monitoring, ensuring all deliverables are achieved on time, to quality, and within budget. Coordinate mobilisation of Operations and Maintenance (O&M) teams for smooth transition to business-as-usual operations. Resolve conflicts between project functions, packages, and EPC contractors as necessary. Communicate project progress, performance, and key risks effectively to the Project Executive and stakeholders. Establish budget management and control processes as part of routine reporting. About You You'll be a strategic leader with deep technical expertise, capable of driving complex energy storage projects from concept to completion in a fast-evolving environment. Proven experience in creating and implementing major transformation projects of high strategic importance. Demonstrated experience in development and construction of BESS sites within the UK. Experience operating in a client capacity, managing EPC/EPCM contractors and Owners' Engineers across complex, high-value engineering programmes. Desirable: experience working within a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) alongside a developer. Outstanding leadership and technical capability, with the ability to manage multiple sites and projects simultaneously. Proactive Safety Leader, promoting a "Safety First" culture across all areas of responsibility. Strong communication and leadership skills, fostering collaboration and inclusion to achieve business objectives. Strategic thinker and capable problem-solver with excellent decision-making skills. Skilled in management, coordination, and communication, able to lead large matrix teams effectively. Deep understanding of financial processes, including FP&A, IRR, NPV, and both OpEx and CapEx budgeting. Highly developed interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels. Experience in managing high-value, complex engineering and construction programmes. Ability to meet challenging targets and adapt to dynamic working environments. Strong motivational and conflict resolution skills; able to inspire teams to deliver high performance. Degree-level education in engineering, construction, or a related technical discipline, with extensive relevant experience. Why Join Us Join us and lead projects that genuinely make an impact. As Project Director, you'll shape complex, high-value programmes that drive meaningful change for our business. If you are a highly skilled, proactive professional who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments and wants to make a difference at a strategic level - we'd love to hear from you.
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
Project Director - BESS (FlexGen) Location: Flexible Who we are We're not just talking about making a difference, we're making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals. You'll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions. We're enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come. About the role The Project Director - BESS (FlexGen) is accountable for leading the development and delivery of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects through all stages - from pre-FEED and FEED to detailed design and handover to operations. This role is responsible for developing and implementing traditional and innovative engineering solutions that ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective project outcomes. The Project Director will organise and manage all project personnel, including owners, engineers, contractors, and construction teams, to deliver against technical quality, schedule, and budget requirements. They will oversee project planning, progress tracking, and resource allocation, ensuring all works are executed in accordance with company standards, governance, and sustainability goals. Key Accountabilities Provide project management leadership across new growth and FlexGen projects, guiding the development activity of Drax Group. Actively support both existing and new project development to enable future business growth. Coordinate with the Project Engineering Manager to manage project consenting, planning, and strategy, ensuring all pre- and post-commencement conditions are efficiently discharged. Manage relationships with local authorities, industry partners, and communities to maintain Drax's reputation and social licence to operate. Maintain and regularly review risk registers, proposing and managing risk mitigation measures. Ensure collaboration with Finance Business Partners and Commercial Leads to provide accurate project information for financial models and budgets. Develop and manage project development and construction budgets in line with corporate standards. Oversee project performance monitoring, ensuring all deliverables are achieved on time, to quality, and within budget. Coordinate mobilisation of Operations and Maintenance (O&M) teams for smooth transition to business-as-usual operations. Resolve conflicts between project functions, packages, and EPC contractors as necessary. Communicate project progress, performance, and key risks effectively to the Project Executive and stakeholders. Establish budget management and control processes as part of routine reporting. About You You'll be a strategic leader with deep technical expertise, capable of driving complex energy storage projects from concept to completion in a fast-evolving environment. Proven experience in creating and implementing major transformation projects of high strategic importance. Demonstrated experience in development and construction of BESS sites within the UK. Experience operating in a client capacity, managing EPC/EPCM contractors and Owners' Engineers across complex, high-value engineering programmes. Desirable: experience working within a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) alongside a developer. Outstanding leadership and technical capability, with the ability to manage multiple sites and projects simultaneously. Proactive Safety Leader, promoting a "Safety First" culture across all areas of responsibility. Strong communication and leadership skills, fostering collaboration and inclusion to achieve business objectives. Strategic thinker and capable problem-solver with excellent decision-making skills. Skilled in management, coordination, and communication, able to lead large matrix teams effectively. Deep understanding of financial processes, including FP&A, IRR, NPV, and both OpEx and CapEx budgeting. Highly developed interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels. Experience in managing high-value, complex engineering and construction programmes. Ability to meet challenging targets and adapt to dynamic working environments. Strong motivational and conflict resolution skills; able to inspire teams to deliver high performance. Degree-level education in engineering, construction, or a related technical discipline, with extensive relevant experience. Why Join Us Join us and lead projects that genuinely make an impact. As Project Director, you'll shape complex, high-value programmes that drive meaningful change for our business. If you are a highly skilled, proactive professional who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments and wants to make a difference at a strategic level - we'd love to hear from you.
Project Director - BESS (FlexGen) Location: Flexible Who we are We're not just talking about making a difference, we're making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals. You'll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions. We're enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come. About the role The Project Director - BESS (FlexGen) is accountable for leading the development and delivery of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects through all stages - from pre-FEED and FEED to detailed design and handover to operations. This role is responsible for developing and implementing traditional and innovative engineering solutions that ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective project outcomes. The Project Director will organise and manage all project personnel, including owners, engineers, contractors, and construction teams, to deliver against technical quality, schedule, and budget requirements. They will oversee project planning, progress tracking, and resource allocation, ensuring all works are executed in accordance with company standards, governance, and sustainability goals. Key Accountabilities Provide project management leadership across new growth and FlexGen projects, guiding the development activity of Drax Group. Actively support both existing and new project development to enable future business growth. Coordinate with the Project Engineering Manager to manage project consenting, planning, and strategy, ensuring all pre- and post-commencement conditions are efficiently discharged. Manage relationships with local authorities, industry partners, and communities to maintain Drax's reputation and social licence to operate. Maintain and regularly review risk registers, proposing and managing risk mitigation measures. Ensure collaboration with Finance Business Partners and Commercial Leads to provide accurate project information for financial models and budgets. Develop and manage project development and construction budgets in line with corporate standards. Oversee project performance monitoring, ensuring all deliverables are achieved on time, to quality, and within budget. Coordinate mobilisation of Operations and Maintenance (O&M) teams for smooth transition to business-as-usual operations. Resolve conflicts between project functions, packages, and EPC contractors as necessary. Communicate project progress, performance, and key risks effectively to the Project Executive and stakeholders. Establish budget management and control processes as part of routine reporting. About You You'll be a strategic leader with deep technical expertise, capable of driving complex energy storage projects from concept to completion in a fast-evolving environment. Proven experience in creating and implementing major transformation projects of high strategic importance. Demonstrated experience in development and construction of BESS sites within the UK. Experience operating in a client capacity, managing EPC/EPCM contractors and Owners' Engineers across complex, high-value engineering programmes. Desirable: experience working within a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) alongside a developer. Outstanding leadership and technical capability, with the ability to manage multiple sites and projects simultaneously. Proactive Safety Leader, promoting a "Safety First" culture across all areas of responsibility. Strong communication and leadership skills, fostering collaboration and inclusion to achieve business objectives. Strategic thinker and capable problem-solver with excellent decision-making skills. Skilled in management, coordination, and communication, able to lead large matrix teams effectively. Deep understanding of financial processes, including FP&A, IRR, NPV, and both OpEx and CapEx budgeting. Highly developed interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels. Experience in managing high-value, complex engineering and construction programmes. Ability to meet challenging targets and adapt to dynamic working environments. Strong motivational and conflict resolution skills; able to inspire teams to deliver high performance. Degree-level education in engineering, construction, or a related technical discipline, with extensive relevant experience. Why Join Us Join us and lead projects that genuinely make an impact. As Project Director, you'll shape complex, high-value programmes that drive meaningful change for our business. If you are a highly skilled, proactive professional who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments and wants to make a difference at a strategic level - we'd love to hear from you.
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
Project Director - BESS (FlexGen) Location: Flexible Who we are We're not just talking about making a difference, we're making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals. You'll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions. We're enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come. About the role The Project Director - BESS (FlexGen) is accountable for leading the development and delivery of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects through all stages - from pre-FEED and FEED to detailed design and handover to operations. This role is responsible for developing and implementing traditional and innovative engineering solutions that ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective project outcomes. The Project Director will organise and manage all project personnel, including owners, engineers, contractors, and construction teams, to deliver against technical quality, schedule, and budget requirements. They will oversee project planning, progress tracking, and resource allocation, ensuring all works are executed in accordance with company standards, governance, and sustainability goals. Key Accountabilities Provide project management leadership across new growth and FlexGen projects, guiding the development activity of Drax Group. Actively support both existing and new project development to enable future business growth. Coordinate with the Project Engineering Manager to manage project consenting, planning, and strategy, ensuring all pre- and post-commencement conditions are efficiently discharged. Manage relationships with local authorities, industry partners, and communities to maintain Drax's reputation and social licence to operate. Maintain and regularly review risk registers, proposing and managing risk mitigation measures. Ensure collaboration with Finance Business Partners and Commercial Leads to provide accurate project information for financial models and budgets. Develop and manage project development and construction budgets in line with corporate standards. Oversee project performance monitoring, ensuring all deliverables are achieved on time, to quality, and within budget. Coordinate mobilisation of Operations and Maintenance (O&M) teams for smooth transition to business-as-usual operations. Resolve conflicts between project functions, packages, and EPC contractors as necessary. Communicate project progress, performance, and key risks effectively to the Project Executive and stakeholders. Establish budget management and control processes as part of routine reporting. About You You'll be a strategic leader with deep technical expertise, capable of driving complex energy storage projects from concept to completion in a fast-evolving environment. Proven experience in creating and implementing major transformation projects of high strategic importance. Demonstrated experience in development and construction of BESS sites within the UK. Experience operating in a client capacity, managing EPC/EPCM contractors and Owners' Engineers across complex, high-value engineering programmes. Desirable: experience working within a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) alongside a developer. Outstanding leadership and technical capability, with the ability to manage multiple sites and projects simultaneously. Proactive Safety Leader, promoting a "Safety First" culture across all areas of responsibility. Strong communication and leadership skills, fostering collaboration and inclusion to achieve business objectives. Strategic thinker and capable problem-solver with excellent decision-making skills. Skilled in management, coordination, and communication, able to lead large matrix teams effectively. Deep understanding of financial processes, including FP&A, IRR, NPV, and both OpEx and CapEx budgeting. Highly developed interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels. Experience in managing high-value, complex engineering and construction programmes. Ability to meet challenging targets and adapt to dynamic working environments. Strong motivational and conflict resolution skills; able to inspire teams to deliver high performance. Degree-level education in engineering, construction, or a related technical discipline, with extensive relevant experience. Why Join Us Join us and lead projects that genuinely make an impact. As Project Director, you'll shape complex, high-value programmes that drive meaningful change for our business. If you are a highly skilled, proactive professional who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments and wants to make a difference at a strategic level - we'd love to hear from you.
Remote Building Surveyor opportunity covering the NW for charity Your new company You will be working for an international charity that has been transforming lives for over 160 years. In the UK and Ireland, the charity is committed to putting faith into action by offering practical support, compassion, and care to people in need-without judgment or discrimination. Its work spans: Homelessness support Emergency food provision Addiction recovery Debt advice Youth and family services Community centres and churches With over 580 churches and community centres, the organisation provides safe, welcoming spaces for individuals facing poverty, isolation, and hardship. It also plays a vital role in disaster relief, education, and social justice advocacy. Your new role You will providing a surveying and project delivery and management service to a mixed portfolio of occupied and void houses, Churches, social centres, offices and charity shops. You will work primarily within a geographical/Matrix area providing surveying expertise, advice and support to internal customers of the charity, in turn supporting the work within local communities. The role carries a heavy emphasis on client relationships and the professional, proactive coordination of property related activities. As such, good communication skills are essential as is the ability to simultaneously manage a large number of complex projects from a demanding and diverse customer base. You will provide a surveying and project management service across an occupied portfolio of Church, residential domestic, residential social centres, offices, shops and open spaces within a matrix/geographical area, all in accordance with the Asset Management, emerging Property Strategies and local requirements.Undertake property inspections, surveys, audits and inspections, then prepare, cost and manage resultant works including but not limited to reactive, planned, preventative, ad hoc projects and programmes asset replacement and or refurbishment projectsBe responsible for correct and detailed diagnosis, specification, tender and site supervision through to completion, including approvals, contractor, risk & financial management and sign off to a high standard and the satisfaction of the customer Take a lead role in the delivery of a Cyclical Planned Maintenance multi-property Programme from initial inspection through to quality measurement and sign offWorking closely with CRE colleagues, undertake ad-hoc inspections of properties for purposes of pre-acquisition, post works, dispute resolution or quality controlFollow a standard process of pre and project meetings and contract/project administration to maintain clarity and transparency for the Head of Estates and internal customers / stakeholders on matters relating to survey, condition, projects or programmesEnsure concise and accurate records are maintained with regards to project communications and progress and are logged on the Planon system and project tracking documentation is maintained and updated regularly.Ensure the client's responsibilities under the CDM Regulations are carried outEnsure good communication between all parties and proactively facilitate multi-party communication for purposes of obtaining successful outcomes for property problemsEnsure that all works are carried out in accordance with legislative requirements, industry best practice and in conjunction with other Property Department disciplines and standardsWork within the Property Department KPIs and Service Levels, to achieve predetermined targets and to be monitored against agreed objective What you'll need to succeed A Property related BSc Good experience of successfully delivering Planned Maintenance Programmes to a multi-property, occupied portfolio A proven record of maintenance inspections, accurate and detailed defect diagnosis and repair management to void and occupied buildings, spanning residential, operational and commercial settings Experience of successfully implementing small and medium sized maintenance, repair and refurbishment projects with responsibility for delivering the full project management cycleA good understanding of statutory compliance and health and safety issues as applied to property and related works and how they affect property (A,I)A working knowledge of the CDM Regulations 2015 and Building Safety Act 2022 A working knowledge of the Equality Act 2010 and Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 including the ability to carry out Access Audits and general FRA reviews Experience of working to a pre-determined delivery programme including providing reports on your property activity Experience of working with an IT based survey data collection system and software such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and Outlook (A,I) What you'll get in return Salary £40,250-£47,350- more experienced candidates can be offered at the top of the banding Fleet car 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Remote working Very generous pension and other benefits 35 hours per week What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
Remote Building Surveyor opportunity covering the NW for charity Your new company You will be working for an international charity that has been transforming lives for over 160 years. In the UK and Ireland, the charity is committed to putting faith into action by offering practical support, compassion, and care to people in need-without judgment or discrimination. Its work spans: Homelessness support Emergency food provision Addiction recovery Debt advice Youth and family services Community centres and churches With over 580 churches and community centres, the organisation provides safe, welcoming spaces for individuals facing poverty, isolation, and hardship. It also plays a vital role in disaster relief, education, and social justice advocacy. Your new role You will providing a surveying and project delivery and management service to a mixed portfolio of occupied and void houses, Churches, social centres, offices and charity shops. You will work primarily within a geographical/Matrix area providing surveying expertise, advice and support to internal customers of the charity, in turn supporting the work within local communities. The role carries a heavy emphasis on client relationships and the professional, proactive coordination of property related activities. As such, good communication skills are essential as is the ability to simultaneously manage a large number of complex projects from a demanding and diverse customer base. You will provide a surveying and project management service across an occupied portfolio of Church, residential domestic, residential social centres, offices, shops and open spaces within a matrix/geographical area, all in accordance with the Asset Management, emerging Property Strategies and local requirements.Undertake property inspections, surveys, audits and inspections, then prepare, cost and manage resultant works including but not limited to reactive, planned, preventative, ad hoc projects and programmes asset replacement and or refurbishment projectsBe responsible for correct and detailed diagnosis, specification, tender and site supervision through to completion, including approvals, contractor, risk & financial management and sign off to a high standard and the satisfaction of the customer Take a lead role in the delivery of a Cyclical Planned Maintenance multi-property Programme from initial inspection through to quality measurement and sign offWorking closely with CRE colleagues, undertake ad-hoc inspections of properties for purposes of pre-acquisition, post works, dispute resolution or quality controlFollow a standard process of pre and project meetings and contract/project administration to maintain clarity and transparency for the Head of Estates and internal customers / stakeholders on matters relating to survey, condition, projects or programmesEnsure concise and accurate records are maintained with regards to project communications and progress and are logged on the Planon system and project tracking documentation is maintained and updated regularly.Ensure the client's responsibilities under the CDM Regulations are carried outEnsure good communication between all parties and proactively facilitate multi-party communication for purposes of obtaining successful outcomes for property problemsEnsure that all works are carried out in accordance with legislative requirements, industry best practice and in conjunction with other Property Department disciplines and standardsWork within the Property Department KPIs and Service Levels, to achieve predetermined targets and to be monitored against agreed objective What you'll need to succeed A Property related BSc Good experience of successfully delivering Planned Maintenance Programmes to a multi-property, occupied portfolio A proven record of maintenance inspections, accurate and detailed defect diagnosis and repair management to void and occupied buildings, spanning residential, operational and commercial settings Experience of successfully implementing small and medium sized maintenance, repair and refurbishment projects with responsibility for delivering the full project management cycleA good understanding of statutory compliance and health and safety issues as applied to property and related works and how they affect property (A,I)A working knowledge of the CDM Regulations 2015 and Building Safety Act 2022 A working knowledge of the Equality Act 2010 and Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 including the ability to carry out Access Audits and general FRA reviews Experience of working to a pre-determined delivery programme including providing reports on your property activity Experience of working with an IT based survey data collection system and software such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and Outlook (A,I) What you'll get in return Salary £40,250-£47,350- more experienced candidates can be offered at the top of the banding Fleet car 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Remote working Very generous pension and other benefits 35 hours per week What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
This is a great opportunity to join a highly regarded and award-winning real estate advisory firm that offers its employees a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, competitive compensation and benefits package, and excellent opportunities for personal and professional development. The company has a strong focus on delivering excellent service to its clients, and its success is reflected in its numerous industry awards. In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead and assist on surveys, manage multiple assignments, support junior and senior team members, and demonstrate excellent client care. To be successful, you should hold an MRICS qualification with relevant building surveying experience, possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, have solid technical surveying skills, including knowledge of JCT Building Contracts and experience in contract administration, and be commercially aware with excellent planning and prioritizing abilities. The successful candidate will be offered a highly competitive salary based on your experience, professional qualifications, and the current market rates. Additionally, you will receive a range of award-winning benefits, including a travel allowance, performance-related profit share scheme, 26 days of holiday per year (full-time equivalent), a pension scheme, life and accident insurance, income protection scheme, private medical insurance, critical illness cover, wellbeing allowance, access to Peppy for you and your partner, one paid volunteering day per year, interest-free season ticket loan, interest-free rental deposit loan, employee assistance program, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, and professional subscription MRICS paid for by the firm. Work for a company who value your ongoing learning and development, who offer internal and external training programs, further education support, and regular social and sporting activities to engage with your colleagues. They also encourage pro-bono work and volunteering, and your progression will be supported and guided by your manager and mentor using a transparent framework. They understand the importance of work-life balance, and our hybrid working policy allows you to work from home two days per week and be in the office three days per week. Additionally, they offer great flexibility around our core hours and are open to considering flexible working arrangements for everyone. If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity, get in touch! Feel free to call give me a call on , send me an email at . Don't feel like this is quite the right opportunity for you, or want to know a bit more? We are flexible on the roles and levels we recruit at, so don't hesitate to get in touch with Finn Luckie for a confidential chat.
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
This is a great opportunity to join a highly regarded and award-winning real estate advisory firm that offers its employees a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, competitive compensation and benefits package, and excellent opportunities for personal and professional development. The company has a strong focus on delivering excellent service to its clients, and its success is reflected in its numerous industry awards. In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead and assist on surveys, manage multiple assignments, support junior and senior team members, and demonstrate excellent client care. To be successful, you should hold an MRICS qualification with relevant building surveying experience, possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, have solid technical surveying skills, including knowledge of JCT Building Contracts and experience in contract administration, and be commercially aware with excellent planning and prioritizing abilities. The successful candidate will be offered a highly competitive salary based on your experience, professional qualifications, and the current market rates. Additionally, you will receive a range of award-winning benefits, including a travel allowance, performance-related profit share scheme, 26 days of holiday per year (full-time equivalent), a pension scheme, life and accident insurance, income protection scheme, private medical insurance, critical illness cover, wellbeing allowance, access to Peppy for you and your partner, one paid volunteering day per year, interest-free season ticket loan, interest-free rental deposit loan, employee assistance program, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, and professional subscription MRICS paid for by the firm. Work for a company who value your ongoing learning and development, who offer internal and external training programs, further education support, and regular social and sporting activities to engage with your colleagues. They also encourage pro-bono work and volunteering, and your progression will be supported and guided by your manager and mentor using a transparent framework. They understand the importance of work-life balance, and our hybrid working policy allows you to work from home two days per week and be in the office three days per week. Additionally, they offer great flexibility around our core hours and are open to considering flexible working arrangements for everyone. If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity, get in touch! Feel free to call give me a call on , send me an email at . Don't feel like this is quite the right opportunity for you, or want to know a bit more? We are flexible on the roles and levels we recruit at, so don't hesitate to get in touch with Finn Luckie for a confidential chat.
Project Director - BESS (FlexGen) Location: Flexible Who we are We're not just talking about making a difference, we're making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals. You'll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions. We're enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come. About the role The Project Director - BESS (FlexGen) is accountable for leading the development and delivery of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects through all stages - from pre-FEED and FEED to detailed design and handover to operations. This role is responsible for developing and implementing traditional and innovative engineering solutions that ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective project outcomes. The Project Director will organise and manage all project personnel, including owners, engineers, contractors, and construction teams, to deliver against technical quality, schedule, and budget requirements. They will oversee project planning, progress tracking, and resource allocation, ensuring all works are executed in accordance with company standards, governance, and sustainability goals. Key Accountabilities Provide project management leadership across new growth and FlexGen projects, guiding the development activity of Drax Group. Actively support both existing and new project development to enable future business growth. Coordinate with the Project Engineering Manager to manage project consenting, planning, and strategy, ensuring all pre- and post-commencement conditions are efficiently discharged. Manage relationships with local authorities, industry partners, and communities to maintain Drax's reputation and social licence to operate. Maintain and regularly review risk registers, proposing and managing risk mitigation measures. Ensure collaboration with Finance Business Partners and Commercial Leads to provide accurate project information for financial models and budgets. Develop and manage project development and construction budgets in line with corporate standards. Oversee project performance monitoring, ensuring all deliverables are achieved on time, to quality, and within budget. Coordinate mobilisation of Operations and Maintenance (O&M) teams for smooth transition to business-as-usual operations. Resolve conflicts between project functions, packages, and EPC contractors as necessary. Communicate project progress, performance, and key risks effectively to the Project Executive and stakeholders. Establish budget management and control processes as part of routine reporting. About You You'll be a strategic leader with deep technical expertise, capable of driving complex energy storage projects from concept to completion in a fast-evolving environment. Proven experience in creating and implementing major transformation projects of high strategic importance. Demonstrated experience in development and construction of BESS sites within the UK. Experience operating in a client capacity, managing EPC/EPCM contractors and Owners' Engineers across complex, high-value engineering programmes. Desirable: experience working within a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) alongside a developer. Outstanding leadership and technical capability, with the ability to manage multiple sites and projects simultaneously. Proactive Safety Leader, promoting a "Safety First" culture across all areas of responsibility. Strong communication and leadership skills, fostering collaboration and inclusion to achieve business objectives. Strategic thinker and capable problem-solver with excellent decision-making skills. Skilled in management, coordination, and communication, able to lead large matrix teams effectively. Deep understanding of financial processes, including FP&A, IRR, NPV, and both OpEx and CapEx budgeting. Highly developed interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels. Experience in managing high-value, complex engineering and construction programmes. Ability to meet challenging targets and adapt to dynamic working environments. Strong motivational and conflict resolution skills; able to inspire teams to deliver high performance. Degree-level education in engineering, construction, or a related technical discipline, with extensive relevant experience. Why Join Us Join us and lead projects that genuinely make an impact. As Project Director, you'll shape complex, high-value programmes that drive meaningful change for our business. If you are a highly skilled, proactive professional who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments and wants to make a difference at a strategic level - we'd love to hear from you.
Dec 07, 2025
Full time
Project Director - BESS (FlexGen) Location: Flexible Who we are We're not just talking about making a difference, we're making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals. You'll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions. We're enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come. About the role The Project Director - BESS (FlexGen) is accountable for leading the development and delivery of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects through all stages - from pre-FEED and FEED to detailed design and handover to operations. This role is responsible for developing and implementing traditional and innovative engineering solutions that ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective project outcomes. The Project Director will organise and manage all project personnel, including owners, engineers, contractors, and construction teams, to deliver against technical quality, schedule, and budget requirements. They will oversee project planning, progress tracking, and resource allocation, ensuring all works are executed in accordance with company standards, governance, and sustainability goals. Key Accountabilities Provide project management leadership across new growth and FlexGen projects, guiding the development activity of Drax Group. Actively support both existing and new project development to enable future business growth. Coordinate with the Project Engineering Manager to manage project consenting, planning, and strategy, ensuring all pre- and post-commencement conditions are efficiently discharged. Manage relationships with local authorities, industry partners, and communities to maintain Drax's reputation and social licence to operate. Maintain and regularly review risk registers, proposing and managing risk mitigation measures. Ensure collaboration with Finance Business Partners and Commercial Leads to provide accurate project information for financial models and budgets. Develop and manage project development and construction budgets in line with corporate standards. Oversee project performance monitoring, ensuring all deliverables are achieved on time, to quality, and within budget. Coordinate mobilisation of Operations and Maintenance (O&M) teams for smooth transition to business-as-usual operations. Resolve conflicts between project functions, packages, and EPC contractors as necessary. Communicate project progress, performance, and key risks effectively to the Project Executive and stakeholders. Establish budget management and control processes as part of routine reporting. About You You'll be a strategic leader with deep technical expertise, capable of driving complex energy storage projects from concept to completion in a fast-evolving environment. Proven experience in creating and implementing major transformation projects of high strategic importance. Demonstrated experience in development and construction of BESS sites within the UK. Experience operating in a client capacity, managing EPC/EPCM contractors and Owners' Engineers across complex, high-value engineering programmes. Desirable: experience working within a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) alongside a developer. Outstanding leadership and technical capability, with the ability to manage multiple sites and projects simultaneously. Proactive Safety Leader, promoting a "Safety First" culture across all areas of responsibility. Strong communication and leadership skills, fostering collaboration and inclusion to achieve business objectives. Strategic thinker and capable problem-solver with excellent decision-making skills. Skilled in management, coordination, and communication, able to lead large matrix teams effectively. Deep understanding of financial processes, including FP&A, IRR, NPV, and both OpEx and CapEx budgeting. Highly developed interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels. Experience in managing high-value, complex engineering and construction programmes. Ability to meet challenging targets and adapt to dynamic working environments. Strong motivational and conflict resolution skills; able to inspire teams to deliver high performance. Degree-level education in engineering, construction, or a related technical discipline, with extensive relevant experience. Why Join Us Join us and lead projects that genuinely make an impact. As Project Director, you'll shape complex, high-value programmes that drive meaningful change for our business. If you are a highly skilled, proactive professional who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments and wants to make a difference at a strategic level - we'd love to hear from you.
Our Purpose Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, were helping build asustainableeconomy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactionssecure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential. Title and Summary Manager, Services Business Development (Issuers)Our Purpose Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, were helping build a?sustainable?economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions?secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential. Title and Summary: Manager, Services Business Development (Issuing) All About Us Mastercard Services, the professional services arm of Mastercard, provides payments-focused consulting, marketing, information and risk management services to financial institutions and merchants worldwide. With its unique category expertise, deep understanding of customer needs and successful track record in addressing complex challenges throughout the payments lifecycle, Mastercard Services addresses the challenges and opportunities of its clients, enhances Mastercard's strategic and tactical performance and establishes Mastercard's global thought-leadership pre-eminence. All About The Role As a Manager, Services Business Development, you will be responsible for driving growth and expanding the services portfolio by identifying new business opportunities and developing strategic partnerships with Issuers in the UK & Ireland. Key tasks include keeping abreast of market trends, building relationships with customers, crafting compelling services proposals, and leading negotiations to secure new contracts for Services. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive and win new business opportunities that meet the needs of our Issuing customers in the UK&I. The role requires a background in business development, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally. A proven track record in managing complex deals to successful conclusion and delivering results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment is essential. Key responsibilities include: Identify and develop new services sales opportunities Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers Identify the most critical aspects of a Client or market challenges and create clear problem statements to address Leverage deep knowledge of the Services product portfolio to create customized and relevant proposals for clients addressing their unique business needs Write well-structured and persuasive proposals for Clients Develop effective working relationships with mid to senior level client management Work closely internal stakeholders (e.g. Account Managers, Product Teams) to support divisional priorities amongst Issuing customers in the UK & Ireland market Align efforts for sales success, including managing external and internal obstacles, as well as ensuring leadership alignment and building support Education Required: Bachelors degree in business or a related field required MBA or relevant post graduate degree desirable, but not a requirement All About You: Experience working within the payments and/or banking industry desirable Experience in consulting is considered a strong advantage Experience in Sales & Business Development or strong interest in moving into a Sales role Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate at executive level Problem solving skills Ability to work in a team, as well as driving processes independently Strong internal/external stakeholder management skills Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Advanced Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills High Attention to detail Strong commercial acumen Knowledge of the UK Issuing space, key players and key trends Corporate Security Responsibility All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must: Abide by Mastercards security policies and practices; Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed; Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercards guidelines. 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Dec 07, 2025
Full time
Our Purpose Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, were helping build asustainableeconomy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactionssecure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential. Title and Summary Manager, Services Business Development (Issuers)Our Purpose Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, were helping build a?sustainable?economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions?secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential. Title and Summary: Manager, Services Business Development (Issuing) All About Us Mastercard Services, the professional services arm of Mastercard, provides payments-focused consulting, marketing, information and risk management services to financial institutions and merchants worldwide. With its unique category expertise, deep understanding of customer needs and successful track record in addressing complex challenges throughout the payments lifecycle, Mastercard Services addresses the challenges and opportunities of its clients, enhances Mastercard's strategic and tactical performance and establishes Mastercard's global thought-leadership pre-eminence. All About The Role As a Manager, Services Business Development, you will be responsible for driving growth and expanding the services portfolio by identifying new business opportunities and developing strategic partnerships with Issuers in the UK & Ireland. Key tasks include keeping abreast of market trends, building relationships with customers, crafting compelling services proposals, and leading negotiations to secure new contracts for Services. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive and win new business opportunities that meet the needs of our Issuing customers in the UK&I. The role requires a background in business development, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally. A proven track record in managing complex deals to successful conclusion and delivering results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment is essential. Key responsibilities include: Identify and develop new services sales opportunities Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers Identify the most critical aspects of a Client or market challenges and create clear problem statements to address Leverage deep knowledge of the Services product portfolio to create customized and relevant proposals for clients addressing their unique business needs Write well-structured and persuasive proposals for Clients Develop effective working relationships with mid to senior level client management Work closely internal stakeholders (e.g. Account Managers, Product Teams) to support divisional priorities amongst Issuing customers in the UK & Ireland market Align efforts for sales success, including managing external and internal obstacles, as well as ensuring leadership alignment and building support Education Required: Bachelors degree in business or a related field required MBA or relevant post graduate degree desirable, but not a requirement All About You: Experience working within the payments and/or banking industry desirable Experience in consulting is considered a strong advantage Experience in Sales & Business Development or strong interest in moving into a Sales role Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate at executive level Problem solving skills Ability to work in a team, as well as driving processes independently Strong internal/external stakeholder management skills Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Advanced Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills High Attention to detail Strong commercial acumen Knowledge of the UK Issuing space, key players and key trends Corporate Security Responsibility All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must: Abide by Mastercards security policies and practices; Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed; Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercards guidelines. 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IT Portfolio Manager We are seeking a strategic, highly organised and delivery-focused IT Portfolio Manager to oversee governance, planning, execution control and value realisation across a portfolio of technology projects. This individual will ensure alignment with business priorities, effective oversight of delivery teams, forward-looking risk and issue management, and strong commercial discipline. The role requires exceptional stakeholder management, attention to detail, strong budget and financial control, the ability to anticipate and manage risk, and disciplined horizon scanning to identify potential issues early. It will suit someone with a consultancy or advisory background experienced in complex delivery environments. Key Responsibilities Portfolio Strategy & Governance Maintain and refine portfolio governance frameworks to ensure consistent standards across planning, delivery and reporting. Provide oversight of portfolio performance, dependencies, capacity and prioritisation. Ensure alignment between business strategy and technology investment. Delivery Oversight & Project Controls Maintain a forward-looking view of delivery confidence across all projects, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, budget and quality. Challenge Project Managers to validate delivery confidence, ensure dependencies are identified and actively managed, and that risks and issues are escalated. Ensure structured, proactive horizon management is applied to identify emerging concerns early. Deliverables & Ways of Working Monitor project deliverables daily via the Project Manager. Ensure any concerns regarding deliverable timelines are promptly escalated to the Delivery Manager. Notify the Portfolio Lead of deliverables at risk, mitigation plans and any request for escalation support. Identify and communicate any time or cost implications associated with changes to scope or delivery plans. Change Control Ensure change requests are initiated where required due to delivery risk, scope changes or other business drivers. Work with Project Managers and Delivery Managers to understand the cause, time/cost implications and rationale for change. Coordinate with Account Management for creation, review and processing of change requests and onward approval. Funding, Stage Gate & Planning Oversee stage planning to ensure programme documentation meets standard, including: Detailed activity planning Critical path identification Dependencies Resource requirements Deliverable definitions and dates Review and approve Project Execution Plans (PEPs) at stage boundaries. Ensure resource requirements are communicated for inclusion in Statements of Work. Cost Management & Financial Control Ensure accurate financial reporting, including forecasts, actuals and benefits realisation. Review cost reporting completed by the PM to ensure accuracy and alignment to governance requirements. Share outcomes with Portfolio Leads for challenge and discussion where required. Resource & Capacity Management Align project and programme resource requirements with capacity and strategic priorities. Highlight resource constraints and recommend prioritised solutions. Stakeholder Management & Communication Build strong relationships across Business, PMO, Technology, Delivery and Vendor partners. Facilitate effective decision-making through timely analysis and transparent reporting. Proactively communicate status, risks, dependencies and mitigation plans. Quality Assurance & Standards Ensure the Delivery Manager validates quality controls, including: Risk Register Dependency Registers Decision Logs Project Board Packs Ensure effective Project Brief development led by Business Systems Leads, refined through PM/Delivery/Portfolio collaboration. Review project plans to ensure completeness, resource-loading, critical path identification, realistic timeline assumptions, contingency and holiday cover. Continuous Improvement Drive consistent use of best-practice portfolio and programme delivery methodologies. Champion process maturity, tooling enhancement, and improved reporting quality.
Dec 07, 2025
Full time
IT Portfolio Manager We are seeking a strategic, highly organised and delivery-focused IT Portfolio Manager to oversee governance, planning, execution control and value realisation across a portfolio of technology projects. This individual will ensure alignment with business priorities, effective oversight of delivery teams, forward-looking risk and issue management, and strong commercial discipline. The role requires exceptional stakeholder management, attention to detail, strong budget and financial control, the ability to anticipate and manage risk, and disciplined horizon scanning to identify potential issues early. It will suit someone with a consultancy or advisory background experienced in complex delivery environments. Key Responsibilities Portfolio Strategy & Governance Maintain and refine portfolio governance frameworks to ensure consistent standards across planning, delivery and reporting. Provide oversight of portfolio performance, dependencies, capacity and prioritisation. Ensure alignment between business strategy and technology investment. Delivery Oversight & Project Controls Maintain a forward-looking view of delivery confidence across all projects, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, budget and quality. Challenge Project Managers to validate delivery confidence, ensure dependencies are identified and actively managed, and that risks and issues are escalated. Ensure structured, proactive horizon management is applied to identify emerging concerns early. Deliverables & Ways of Working Monitor project deliverables daily via the Project Manager. Ensure any concerns regarding deliverable timelines are promptly escalated to the Delivery Manager. Notify the Portfolio Lead of deliverables at risk, mitigation plans and any request for escalation support. Identify and communicate any time or cost implications associated with changes to scope or delivery plans. Change Control Ensure change requests are initiated where required due to delivery risk, scope changes or other business drivers. Work with Project Managers and Delivery Managers to understand the cause, time/cost implications and rationale for change. Coordinate with Account Management for creation, review and processing of change requests and onward approval. Funding, Stage Gate & Planning Oversee stage planning to ensure programme documentation meets standard, including: Detailed activity planning Critical path identification Dependencies Resource requirements Deliverable definitions and dates Review and approve Project Execution Plans (PEPs) at stage boundaries. Ensure resource requirements are communicated for inclusion in Statements of Work. Cost Management & Financial Control Ensure accurate financial reporting, including forecasts, actuals and benefits realisation. Review cost reporting completed by the PM to ensure accuracy and alignment to governance requirements. Share outcomes with Portfolio Leads for challenge and discussion where required. Resource & Capacity Management Align project and programme resource requirements with capacity and strategic priorities. Highlight resource constraints and recommend prioritised solutions. Stakeholder Management & Communication Build strong relationships across Business, PMO, Technology, Delivery and Vendor partners. Facilitate effective decision-making through timely analysis and transparent reporting. Proactively communicate status, risks, dependencies and mitigation plans. Quality Assurance & Standards Ensure the Delivery Manager validates quality controls, including: Risk Register Dependency Registers Decision Logs Project Board Packs Ensure effective Project Brief development led by Business Systems Leads, refined through PM/Delivery/Portfolio collaboration. Review project plans to ensure completeness, resource-loading, critical path identification, realistic timeline assumptions, contingency and holiday cover. Continuous Improvement Drive consistent use of best-practice portfolio and programme delivery methodologies. Champion process maturity, tooling enhancement, and improved reporting quality.
Project Director - BESS (FlexGen) Location: Flexible Who we are We're not just talking about making a difference, we're making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals. You'll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions. We're enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come. About the role The Project Director - BESS (FlexGen) is accountable for leading the development and delivery of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects through all stages - from pre-FEED and FEED to detailed design and handover to operations. This role is responsible for developing and implementing traditional and innovative engineering solutions that ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective project outcomes. The Project Director will organise and manage all project personnel, including owners, engineers, contractors, and construction teams, to deliver against technical quality, schedule, and budget requirements. They will oversee project planning, progress tracking, and resource allocation, ensuring all works are executed in accordance with company standards, governance, and sustainability goals. Key Accountabilities Provide project management leadership across new growth and FlexGen projects, guiding the development activity of Drax Group. Actively support both existing and new project development to enable future business growth. Coordinate with the Project Engineering Manager to manage project consenting, planning, and strategy, ensuring all pre- and post-commencement conditions are efficiently discharged. Manage relationships with local authorities, industry partners, and communities to maintain Drax's reputation and social licence to operate. Maintain and regularly review risk registers, proposing and managing risk mitigation measures. Ensure collaboration with Finance Business Partners and Commercial Leads to provide accurate project information for financial models and budgets. Develop and manage project development and construction budgets in line with corporate standards. Oversee project performance monitoring, ensuring all deliverables are achieved on time, to quality, and within budget. Coordinate mobilisation of Operations and Maintenance (O&M) teams for smooth transition to business-as-usual operations. Resolve conflicts between project functions, packages, and EPC contractors as necessary. Communicate project progress, performance, and key risks effectively to the Project Executive and stakeholders. Establish budget management and control processes as part of routine reporting. About You You'll be a strategic leader with deep technical expertise, capable of driving complex energy storage projects from concept to completion in a fast-evolving environment. Proven experience in creating and implementing major transformation projects of high strategic importance. Demonstrated experience in development and construction of BESS sites within the UK. Experience operating in a client capacity, managing EPC/EPCM contractors and Owners' Engineers across complex, high-value engineering programmes. Desirable: experience working within a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) alongside a developer. Outstanding leadership and technical capability, with the ability to manage multiple sites and projects simultaneously. Proactive Safety Leader, promoting a "Safety First" culture across all areas of responsibility. Strong communication and leadership skills, fostering collaboration and inclusion to achieve business objectives. Strategic thinker and capable problem-solver with excellent decision-making skills. Skilled in management, coordination, and communication, able to lead large matrix teams effectively. Deep understanding of financial processes, including FP&A, IRR, NPV, and both OpEx and CapEx budgeting. Highly developed interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels. Experience in managing high-value, complex engineering and construction programmes. Ability to meet challenging targets and adapt to dynamic working environments. Strong motivational and conflict resolution skills; able to inspire teams to deliver high performance. Degree-level education in engineering, construction, or a related technical discipline, with extensive relevant experience. Why Join Us Join us and lead projects that genuinely make an impact. As Project Director, you'll shape complex, high-value programmes that drive meaningful change for our business. If you are a highly skilled, proactive professional who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments and wants to make a difference at a strategic level - we'd love to hear from you.
Dec 07, 2025
Full time
Project Director - BESS (FlexGen) Location: Flexible Who we are We're not just talking about making a difference, we're making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals. You'll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions. We're enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come. About the role The Project Director - BESS (FlexGen) is accountable for leading the development and delivery of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects through all stages - from pre-FEED and FEED to detailed design and handover to operations. This role is responsible for developing and implementing traditional and innovative engineering solutions that ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective project outcomes. The Project Director will organise and manage all project personnel, including owners, engineers, contractors, and construction teams, to deliver against technical quality, schedule, and budget requirements. They will oversee project planning, progress tracking, and resource allocation, ensuring all works are executed in accordance with company standards, governance, and sustainability goals. Key Accountabilities Provide project management leadership across new growth and FlexGen projects, guiding the development activity of Drax Group. Actively support both existing and new project development to enable future business growth. Coordinate with the Project Engineering Manager to manage project consenting, planning, and strategy, ensuring all pre- and post-commencement conditions are efficiently discharged. Manage relationships with local authorities, industry partners, and communities to maintain Drax's reputation and social licence to operate. Maintain and regularly review risk registers, proposing and managing risk mitigation measures. Ensure collaboration with Finance Business Partners and Commercial Leads to provide accurate project information for financial models and budgets. Develop and manage project development and construction budgets in line with corporate standards. Oversee project performance monitoring, ensuring all deliverables are achieved on time, to quality, and within budget. Coordinate mobilisation of Operations and Maintenance (O&M) teams for smooth transition to business-as-usual operations. Resolve conflicts between project functions, packages, and EPC contractors as necessary. Communicate project progress, performance, and key risks effectively to the Project Executive and stakeholders. Establish budget management and control processes as part of routine reporting. About You You'll be a strategic leader with deep technical expertise, capable of driving complex energy storage projects from concept to completion in a fast-evolving environment. Proven experience in creating and implementing major transformation projects of high strategic importance. Demonstrated experience in development and construction of BESS sites within the UK. Experience operating in a client capacity, managing EPC/EPCM contractors and Owners' Engineers across complex, high-value engineering programmes. Desirable: experience working within a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) alongside a developer. Outstanding leadership and technical capability, with the ability to manage multiple sites and projects simultaneously. Proactive Safety Leader, promoting a "Safety First" culture across all areas of responsibility. Strong communication and leadership skills, fostering collaboration and inclusion to achieve business objectives. Strategic thinker and capable problem-solver with excellent decision-making skills. Skilled in management, coordination, and communication, able to lead large matrix teams effectively. Deep understanding of financial processes, including FP&A, IRR, NPV, and both OpEx and CapEx budgeting. Highly developed interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels. Experience in managing high-value, complex engineering and construction programmes. Ability to meet challenging targets and adapt to dynamic working environments. Strong motivational and conflict resolution skills; able to inspire teams to deliver high performance. Degree-level education in engineering, construction, or a related technical discipline, with extensive relevant experience. Why Join Us Join us and lead projects that genuinely make an impact. As Project Director, you'll shape complex, high-value programmes that drive meaningful change for our business. If you are a highly skilled, proactive professional who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments and wants to make a difference at a strategic level - we'd love to hear from you.
Our Purpose Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential. Title and Summary Manager, Services Business Development (Issuers) Our Purpose Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential. Title and Summary: Manager, Services Business Development (Issuing) All About Us Mastercard Services, the professional services arm of Mastercard, provides payments-focused consulting, marketing, information and risk management services to financial institutions and merchants worldwide. With its unique category expertise, deep understanding of customer needs and successful track record in addressing complex challenges throughout the payments lifecycle, Mastercard Services addresses the challenges and opportunities of its clients, enhances Mastercard's strategic and tactical performance and establishes Mastercard's global thought-leadership pre-eminence. All About The Role As a Manager, Services Business Development, you will be responsible for driving growth and expanding the services portfolio by identifying new business opportunities and developing strategic partnerships with Issuers in the UK & Ireland. Key tasks include keeping abreast of market trends, building relationships with customers, crafting compelling services proposals, and leading negotiations to secure new contracts for Services. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive and win new business opportunities that meet the needs of our Issuing customers in the UK&I. The role requires a background in business development, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally. A proven track record in managing complex deals to successful conclusion and delivering results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment is essential. Key responsibilities include: • Identify and develop new services sales opportunities • Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers • Identify the most critical aspects of a Client or market challenges and create clear problem statements to address • Leverage deep knowledge of the Services product portfolio to create customized and relevant proposals for clients addressing their unique business needs • Write well-structured and persuasive proposals for Clients • Develop effective working relationships with mid to senior level client management • Work closely internal stakeholders (e.g. Account Managers, Product Teams) to support divisional priorities amongst Issuing customers in the UK & Ireland market • Align efforts for sales success, including managing external and internal obstacles, as well as ensuring leadership alignment and building support Education Required: • Bachelor's degree in business or a related field required • MBA or relevant post graduate degree desirable, but not a requirement All About You: • Experience working within the payments and/or banking industry desirable • Experience in consulting is considered a strong advantage • Experience in Sales & Business Development or strong interest in moving into a Sales role • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate at executive level • Problem solving skills • Ability to work in a team, as well as driving processes independently • Strong internal/external stakeholder management skills • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment • Advanced Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills • High Attention to detail • Strong commercial acumen • Knowledge of the UK Issuing space, key players and key trends Corporate Security Responsibility All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must: Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices; Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed; Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.
Dec 07, 2025
Full time
Our Purpose Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential. Title and Summary Manager, Services Business Development (Issuers) Our Purpose Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential. Title and Summary: Manager, Services Business Development (Issuing) All About Us Mastercard Services, the professional services arm of Mastercard, provides payments-focused consulting, marketing, information and risk management services to financial institutions and merchants worldwide. With its unique category expertise, deep understanding of customer needs and successful track record in addressing complex challenges throughout the payments lifecycle, Mastercard Services addresses the challenges and opportunities of its clients, enhances Mastercard's strategic and tactical performance and establishes Mastercard's global thought-leadership pre-eminence. All About The Role As a Manager, Services Business Development, you will be responsible for driving growth and expanding the services portfolio by identifying new business opportunities and developing strategic partnerships with Issuers in the UK & Ireland. Key tasks include keeping abreast of market trends, building relationships with customers, crafting compelling services proposals, and leading negotiations to secure new contracts for Services. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive and win new business opportunities that meet the needs of our Issuing customers in the UK&I. The role requires a background in business development, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally. A proven track record in managing complex deals to successful conclusion and delivering results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment is essential. Key responsibilities include: • Identify and develop new services sales opportunities • Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers • Identify the most critical aspects of a Client or market challenges and create clear problem statements to address • Leverage deep knowledge of the Services product portfolio to create customized and relevant proposals for clients addressing their unique business needs • Write well-structured and persuasive proposals for Clients • Develop effective working relationships with mid to senior level client management • Work closely internal stakeholders (e.g. Account Managers, Product Teams) to support divisional priorities amongst Issuing customers in the UK & Ireland market • Align efforts for sales success, including managing external and internal obstacles, as well as ensuring leadership alignment and building support Education Required: • Bachelor's degree in business or a related field required • MBA or relevant post graduate degree desirable, but not a requirement All About You: • Experience working within the payments and/or banking industry desirable • Experience in consulting is considered a strong advantage • Experience in Sales & Business Development or strong interest in moving into a Sales role • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate at executive level • Problem solving skills • Ability to work in a team, as well as driving processes independently • Strong internal/external stakeholder management skills • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment • Advanced Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills • High Attention to detail • Strong commercial acumen • Knowledge of the UK Issuing space, key players and key trends Corporate Security Responsibility All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must: Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices; Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed; Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.