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Senior Planner Cardiff or Bristol Perm/Full Time Competitive Salary, Travel Allowance + Flexible Benefits Summary We are looking for a Senior Planner to join our Southwest part of the Engineering business to work on exciting projects coming through the pipeline. The main purpose of the role is to plan the allocated high value / complex project producing workable realistic and efficient programmes of work which meet an appropriate standards. Plans will be implemented with the best-practice approach utilising Critical Path Analysis, Resource Planning, Cost Management and Progress/Productivity Monitoring and Control. Responsibilities Key deliverables in this role are: • Arrange and facilitate internal integrated planning meetings with relevant project stakeholders to agree the team input into the project plan and work closely with said team and our external customer. Produce and agree a ‘Contract Baseline’ programme for each allocated project; that aligns with the agreed formal contract, price and workscope, and reduces risk for NG Bailey., • In conjunction with the Planning Manager, ensure that planning outputs / reports are produced in a timely manner for all contract reviews. Support operational teams in order to ascertain whether project targets are being achieved and to jointly establish and agree any corrective measures to be taken where necessary., • Take responsibility for all allocated projects, ensuring that progress and productivity is effectively monitored against project plan, produce and circulate clear reports to the appropriate stakeholders in a concise and timely manner (e.g. Resource Histograms, 'S' Curves, Earned Value Analysis)., • Maintain and update contract baseline in line with agreed contract change (eg variations). Ensure that change impacts are effectively communicated to Operations and Commercial Teams. Ensure that the inclusion of variations are communicated and integrated into project plans., • In conjunction with the Planning Manager, perform Time/Risk analysis against programmes at regular intervals with the Project Manager throughout the whole project life cycle., • Participate within bid activity as requested by the senior management; working in conjunction with the Business Development department, in line with the Focus Win processes. To be successful in this role you will have: • Considerable experience in a planning role on medium to large MEP / Industrial Building Services projects is essential., • Proficient with using either P6 or Asta, • Construction site experience, • Experience of NEC 3 contracts (desirable), • 25 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays, • Pension with leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution, • Private healthcare, • Free 24/7 365 Employee assistance program to support mental health and wellbeing (including counselling sessions and legal advice), • Discounts, • Personal development programme, • Flexible Benefits As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be. #LI-MM1

Senior Bid Manager Cumming Group is an international project and cost management consultancy delivering innovative solutions in construction, real estate, and infrastructure. With a commitment to collaboration, transparency, and performance excellence, we support some of the world’s most respected clients across diverse range of sectors. The Role: Join our agile, growing team and lead complex and high-profile bids. As a Senior Bid Manager, you’ll drive strategic and complex submissions, shape winning strategies, and work with a talented, multi-disciplinary team. This is more than bid management – it’s about making an impact, mentoring colleagues, and being part of an exciting journey as we push the boundaries of success. If you thrive on challenges, creativity, and collaboration, we want you on our team! Key Responsibilities: As a Senior Bid Manager, you will lead strategic bids and proposals from start to finish, ensuring high-quality, client-focused submissions. Key responsibilities include: • Lead strategic opportunities, from bid planning and strategy sessions to submission delivery., • Shape win strategies, storyboards, key differentiators, and compelling client value propositions., • Challenge and support technical teams to produce clear, persuasive content., • Manage bid governance, compliance, quality reviews, and timelines to ensure robust submissions., • Drive continuous improvement in bid tools, processes, and sector collateral., • Capture lessons learned and ensure best practice is shared across the team. Qualifications: • Proven experience managing bids in the built environment or professional services sectors., • Strong stakeholder management skills at senior levels., • Excellent editorial and writing skills, able to turn technical input into client-focused content., • Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; InDesign is a plus., • Familiarity with APMP best practices Cumming Group is committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All job applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, “race” (includes nationality, national / ethnic origins, colour) marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, gender reassignment, religion and belief. Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire directly, and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.

Principal Sustainability Consultant (Energy focus) - (2097)\nLocation\n Bristol - Bristol, BS32 4UB GB (Primary) Cardiff - Cardiff, CF23 8RD GB \nTravel\nJob Type\n Full Time \nCategory\n Sustainability \nJob Description\nPrincipal - Sustainability Role (Energy focus)\nBristol/Cardiff\nAbout us\n Hoare Lea is a human‑centric and planet‑conscious engineering consultancy. We offer intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout the UK and further afield. \n We provide a wide range of engineering and consultancy services, including sustainability, acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, and security to name but a few. Together, our highly skilled teams use technical expertise and problem‑solving skills to bring buildings to life. We ensure that whatever the building, its design is outstanding, and its operations meet the needs of the communities it serves. \n We are as committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. So, in joining Hoare Lea, you will experience a business that enriches your knowledge, supports your wellbeing, and welcomes your individuality. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in our 9‑day fortnight scheme, thriving community groups, varied social and networking events, and extensive professional and technical development schemes. We also offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and up to 30 days of annual leave. \n Whatever your ambitions or circumstances, our aim is to enable everyone to develop their knowledge, give their best, and enjoy what they do. \n We provide a diverse sustainability consultancy service promoting sustainable development for a range of projects across all sectors. The Sustainability discipline is an industry leader in its approach to sustainable design, construction and building operation. Focused on achieving ever greater standards of environmental sustainability, the discipline thrives on its dynamic, innovative, and ambitious working culture. \n This is a rare opportunity to grow not only your own career, but the industry approach to your field of expertise as a whole. \nWhy work for us?\n Hoare Lea is an award‑winning engineering consultancy with a creative team of engineers, designers, and technical specialists. We provide innovative solutions to complex engineering and design challenges for buildings. \n Hoare Lea were an early adopter of Design for Performance (DfP), taking our pioneer project (Timber Square) to become the UK’s first NABERSUK Design for Performance project to complete the Independent Design Review and score 5* design‑reviewed target rating. \n With a focus on human‑centred, environmentally sustainable design, Hoare Lea delivered the world’s first workplace fit‑out to achieve both BREEAM Outstanding and WELL Certified Gold. Our clients are industry leading, always striving to achieve the best and to push the boundaries of sustainability. \n At Hoare Lea you’ll have the opportunity to not just work on exciting projects but to also engage with the industry. Hoare Lea regularly collaborate with UKGBC, CIBSE and were one of the first to sign up to support the Building Services Engineers Declare initiative. \n You’ll be part of progressive and exciting projects, able to experience innovative schemes and gain knowledge across all sectors. With a structured Career Paths Framework, you’ll have a clear understanding of the pathway for advancing your career. \nAbout the role\n We have a brand‑new opportunity for a Principal Sustainability Consultant, with an energy focus, to join our South West Business Unit and Sustainability team based. The role can be based in our Bristol or Cardiff offices and will be part of our broader Sustainability discipline which has a presence in every Hoare Lea office across the country. \n In this key and varied role, you can expect to: \n\n • Act as Discipline (sustainability) Project Lead for medium to large scale projects at all RIBA stages including the delivery of documents to support outline and detailed planning submissions.\n, • Act as Workstream Lead, taking ownership on delivery, supporting senior team members in project delivery of large scale projects.\n, • Develop and coordinate resource and project plans where acting as Discipline Project Lead and support Discipline Project Lead in the development of resource plans where acting as Workstream Lead.\n, • Lead workshops with the client and design team and communicate information in a clear and concise manner.\n, • Effectively delegate, manage and review work undertaken by others.\n, • Be responsible for undertaking and supporting others on a range of detailed analyses, including, but not limited to:\n, • Energy compliance calculations such as Building Regulations Part L and energy performance certificates.\n, • Advanced building performance modelling such as overheating / thermal comfort assessment, operational energy assessment.\n, • Energy strategies in support of planning (outline and detailed) and design development.\n, • Whilst the above will be the core responsibilities of the role, this does not preclude involvement in other workstreams within the discipline, i.e. whole life carbon, environmental assessment.\n, • Support in‑house Technical Excellence communities in advancing the firm’s knowledge to allow us to stay at the cutting edge of knowledge in our industry.\n, • Energy and building performance consultancy including\n, • Advanced simulation capabilities including\n, • Building Regulations Part L assessments using Elmhurst and IES\n, • Energy Performance Certificates\n, • Building Regulations Part O assessment\n, • Thermal comfort assessments\n, • Operational energy assessment including CIBSE TM54, ApacheSIM and ApacheHVAC\n, • Demonstrable experience in project leadership, including resource planning\n, • Demonstrable experience in training/mentoring junior team members\n, • Delivery of successful planning applications and experience of local authority collaboration. Experience in the local market and London market would be particularly advantageous.\n, • NABERS UK design for performance\n, • Parametric building/energy performance analysis (e.g. Rhino)\n, • Developing fee proposals\n\nAbout you\n\n, • Experience working within sustainability consultancy, you will be looking for a new challenge within a practice at the very forefront of our field.\n, • Qualified and recognised in industry preferably working towards Chartered status. Chartered status would be advantageous.\n, • You will bring expertise and passion for creating sustainable solutions.\n, • You will be confident in leading energy workshops with design teams.\n, • You will relish being part of dynamic team within a progressive and well‑respected firm.\n, • You will have good communication skills and an enthusiasm for working within a team environment.\n, • Demonstrable experience working with clients / contractors / architects in a design oriented / consultant role.\n, • Excellent organisational and planning skills to effectively work to timescales and deadlines for multiple projects at one time.\n, • Self‑awareness, an open mind, and a spirit of generosity\n

Principal Sustainability Consultant - (2027)\n Location \n Cardiff - Cardiff, CF23 8RD GB (Primary) \n Travel \n Job Type \n Full Time \n Category \n Sustainability \n Job Description \n Principal Sustainability Consultant South West – Cardiff \nAbout us\n Hoare Lea is a human‑centric and planet‑conscious engineering consultancy. We offer intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout the UK and further afield. \n We provide a wide range of engineering and consultancy services, including sustainability, acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, and security to name but a few. Together, our highly skilled teams use technical expertise and problem‑solving skills to bring buildings to life. We ensure that whatever the building, its design is outstanding, and its operations meet the needs of the communities it serves. \n We are as committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. So, in joining Hoare Lea, you will experience a business that enriches your knowledge, supports your wellbeing, and welcomes your individuality. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in our 9‑day fortnight scheme, thriving community groups, varied social and networking events, and extensive professional and technical development schemes. We also offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and up to 30 days of annual leave. \n Whatever your ambitions or circumstances, our aim is to enable everyone to develop their knowledge, give their best, and enjoy what they do. \n We provide a diverse sustainability consultancy service promoting sustainable development for a range of projects across all sectors. The Sustainability discipline is an industry leader in its approach to sustainable design, construction and building operation. Focused on achieving ever greater standards of environmental sustainability, the discipline thrives on its dynamic, innovative, and ambitious working culture. \n This is a rare opportunity to grow not only your own career, but the industry approach to your field of expertise as a whole. \nWhy work for us?\n Hoare Lea is an award‑winning engineering consultancy with a creative team of engineers, designers, and technical specialists. We provide innovative solutions to complex engineering and design challenges for buildings. \n Hoare Lea were an early adopter of Design for Performance (DfP), taking our pioneer project (Timber Square) to become the UK’s first NABERSUK Design for Performance project to complete the Independent Design Review and score 5* design reviewed target rating. \n With a focus on human‑centred, environmentally sustainable design, Hoare Lea delivered the world’s first workplace fit‑out to achieve both BREEAM Outstanding and WELL Certified Gold. Our clients are industry leading, always striving to achieve the best and to push the boundaries of sustainability. \n At Hoare Lea you’ll have the opportunity to not just work on exciting projects but to also engage with the industry. Hoare Lea regularly collaborate with UKGBC, CIBSE and were one of the first to sign up to support the Building Services Engineers Declare initiative. \n You’ll be part of progressive and exciting projects, able to experience innovative schemes and gain knowledge across all sectors. With a structured Career Paths Framework, you’ll have a clear understanding of the pathway for advancing your career. \nThe role\n A fantastic career opportunity has arisen for a creative and driven Principal Sustainability Consultant to join the Sustainability discipline in our Southwest Business Unit. The role is based in our Cardiff office and will be part of our broader Sustainability discipline which has a presence in every Hoare Lea office across the country. \nResponsibilities\n\n • Act as Discipline (sustainability) Project Lead for medium to large scale projects at all RIBA stages including the delivery of documents to support outline and detailed planning submissions.\n, • Act as Workstream Lead, taking ownership on delivery, supporting senior team members in project delivery of large scale projects.\n, • Develop and coordinate resource and project plans where acting as Discipline Project Lead and support Discipline Project Lead in the development of resource plans where acting as Workstream Lead.\n, • Lead workshops with the client and design team and communicate information in a clear and concise manner.\n, • Effectively delegate, manage and review work undertaken by others.\n, • Be responsible for undertaking and supporting others on a range of detailed analyses, including, but not limited to:\n\n\n, • Energy performance simulations such as Building Regulations Part L, overheating / thermal comfort assessment, operational energy assessment\n, • BREEAM and other core environmental certifications such as HQM and WELL\n, • Energy strategies in support of planning (outline and detailed) and design development\n, • Whole life carbon assessments\n, • Net Zero carbon\n\n\n, • Support in house Technical Excellence communities in advancing the firms knowledge to allow us to stay at the cutting edge of knowledge in our industry.\n, • Energy and building performance consultancy including\n\n, • Advanced simulation capabilities including\n\n, • Building Regulations Part L assessments using Elmhurst and IES\n, • Building Regulations Part O assessment\n, • Thermal comfort assessments\n\n\n, • Demonstrable experience in project leadership, including resource planning\n, • Demonstrable experience in training/mentoring junior team members\n, • Experience in completing environmental and wellbeing assessments at both design and post construction, such as, BREEAM, Home Quality Mark and WELL Building Standard\n, • Whole life carbon assessments, including use of online platforms such as OneClick LCA\n, • Delivery of successful planning applications and experience of local authority collaboration. Experience in the local market and London market would be particularly advantageous.\n\n\n, • Operational energy assessment experience will be a considerable advantage and could include:\n\n, • CIBSE TM54 e.g. using ApacheSim and/or ApacheHVAC\n, • NABERS UK Design for Performance\n, • Passivhaus (Passivhaus Planning Package (PHPP))\n\n\n, • Development of holistic sustainable strategies / charters / implementation plans\n, • Environmental impact assessment, specifically focusing on greenhouse gas emissions and climate change adaptation\n, • Circular economy statements\n, • Developing fee proposals\n, • Line management experience\n\nAbout you\n\n, • Experience working at a principal level and within sustainability consultancy, you will be looking for a new challenge within a practice at the very forefront of our field.\n, • Registered with a professional body and working towards Chartership. Chartership would be advantageous.\n, • Expertise (with a degree in an applicable field) and a passion for creating sustainable solutions.\n, • Confident in leading workshops with design teams.\n, • Relish being part of a dynamic team within a progressive and well‑respected firm.\n, • Good communication skills and an enthusiasm for working within a team environment.\n

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