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Job Title: Youth Justice Team Manager Location: Walsall Civic Centre Rate: £41.42 per hour Contract Length: 6 months Working Pattern: Hybrid - Office-based Monday and Tuesdays About the Role Walsall Council is seeking an experienced Youth Justice Service Team Manager to join the service on an interim basis. The successful candidate will provide strong leadership and line management support to Youth Justice Officers supervising children with complex needs and high‑risk offending behaviours. This is a key leadership role within a multi‑disciplinary team, focused on reducing offending, safeguarding children and young people, and improving outcomes across the borough. Key Responsibilities • Provide leadership and management to a multi‑disciplinary Youth Justice team., • Support the service’s core aim of preventing and reducing offending by children and young people., • Ensure children, young people, families, and communities have a voice in service delivery., • Oversee the delivery of robust, high‑quality interventions, • Ensure inclusive and effective services for vulnerable children and families, safeguarding and promoting welfare., • Lead on safeguarding, public protection, and risk management., • Contribute to reducing the use of remands and custodial sentences and over‑representation of BAME children in the Criminal Justice System., • Support improved educational outcomes for children and young people. Skills • A strong level of relevant experience within the Youth Justice sector., • Proven experience in line management or supervisory capacity., • Ability to manage risk, safeguarding, and complex cases effectively., • Qualified Social Workers, Probation Officers, or candidates with a relevant degree and Youth Justice experience will be considered. If you thrive to make a difference and have 3 years experience and this is the role for you, then we would love to hear from you.

Architect/Architectural Technologist Location: Birmingham Contract Type: Temporary Duration: 12 months Hours: 37.5 per week Company Overview A leading global engineering, infrastructure and project management organisation delivering complex, nationally significant programmes across transportation, energy, defence and the built environment. The business provides integrated services across consultancy, engineering, design coordination and project delivery, working within highly collaborative multidisciplinary teams to deliver large scale infrastructure that supports long term economic and social growth. Role Overview An opportunity has arisen for an Architect/Architectural Technologist to join a Birmingham based studio supporting a major rail infrastructure programme in the West Midlands. This contract role will contribute to the architectural design and technical delivery of a transformative rail project aimed at significantly improving connectivity across Birmingham and the wider region. The successful contractor will work within a multidisciplinary environment, supporting the delivery of high quality architectural solutions aligned with transportation and rail requirements. Key Responsibilities • Contribute to architectural design and technical delivery for a large scale rail and transportation programme, • Produce high quality architectural drawings, schedules and specifications in line with project and client requirements, • Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including rail, building and engineering disciplines, • Develop pragmatic, site responsive design solutions that consider context, climate and operational constraints, • Support coordination, reporting and evaluation of design activity throughout the project lifecycle, • Assist in maintaining and promoting strong design quality and consistency across the programme Candidate Requirements • RIBA Part 3 qualified Architect or CIAT accredited Architectural Technologist, • 3–5+ years’ post qualification experience delivering complex projects, • Experience within transportation or rail projects strongly preferred, with exposure to commercial or public sector work beneficial, • Solid understanding of the design process from concept through to detailed design and delivery, • Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations, • Proficiency in Bentley MicroStation and OpenBuildings Designer is essential, • Experience using Revit, AutoCAD and visualisation tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Enscape or V-Ray, • Strong organisational, communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively under pressure

Supply Chain Analyst Fixed Term - 18 month contract Birmingham - hybrid Company Overview We’re ZEISS Vision Care UK, based in Birmingham; an exciting place to work, where individuals make a real difference every day. As part of ZEISS Group we are an international leader in the field of optics, with over 46,000 employees across 50 countries around the globe. As the branded leader in lenses, we offer premium and pioneering products, innovation is at the heart of everything we do. Our brand enhances the lives and vision of millions of people around the world. In fact, 2 people every second put their trust in ZEISS lenses. The Supply Chain Analyst for Vision Care will play a critical role in optimizing and managing the supply chain operations to ensure the efficient flow of products, materials, and information. This position involves analyzing supply chain data, identifying opportunities for improvement, and implementing strategies to enhance operational performance, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction. The analyst will collaborate across departments, including customer care, operations, finance and commercial, to drive data-driven decision-making and ensure alignment with ZEISS’s corporate values. Key Responsibilities Data Analysis & Reporting • Analyse supply chain data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement., • Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), such as inventory levels, lead times, and service levels., • Supply Chain lead for End to End weekly reporting and monitoring processes., • Provide actionable insights to support strategic decision-making., • Key support to Supply Chain Manager on Supply Chain Processes including customs management and inbound logistics. Inventory and Order Management • Monitor inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability while minimizing excess and obsolescence., • Order management lead for lens cleaning products. Also setup of processes for new customers and new skus., • Support Supply Chain Business Partner with supply planning, inbound logistics and warehousing at 3PL., • Collaboarate with stock room on order generation process., • Support the Supply Chain Team with demand planning activity. Process Optimization • Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in supply chain processes and recommend improvements., • Implement lean principles and other methodologies to streamline workflows and reduce costs. Collaboration & Communication • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including customer care, operations, finance, commercial and marketing, to align supply chain operations with business goals., • Act as a liaison between final mile logistics provider (DX) and Customer Care Team to ensure smooth communication and coordination with ECP customers. Risk Management • Assess supply chain risks and develop contingency plans to mitigate disruptions., • Support Supply Chain Business Partner with ensuring Quality Management Systems are up to date for Supply Chain Team., • Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with quality and delivery standards. Technology & Systems • Utilize supply chain management software and tools to enhance operational efficiency., • Support the integration of new technologies and systems to improve data accuracy and decision-making. Essential Criteria • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills., • Familiarity with supply chain software (e.g., SAP), • Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI)., • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities., • Knowledge of inventory management, demand forecasting, and logistics operations. Desirable Criteria • Familiarity with lean principles, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies. Diversity is a part of ZEISS. We look forward to receiving your application regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, philosophy of life, disability, age, sexual orientation or identity.

Gas Engineer – Service & Repair Engineer | Birmingham What We Offer • £29,899.09 base salary + expected earnings up to £45,000, • Full-Time, Permanent Contract, • Annual Pay Review & Profit Share Scheme, • Fully Costed Van & Fuel Card (EV options with free home install), • Renewables Upskill Potential, • Employee Energy Allowance & Discount on HIVE Products, • Company-Funded Healthcare + 24/7 Online GP Service, • Company-matched Pension scheme, • 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays, • Full Sick Pay after successful probation, • Life Assurance, Income Protection & Accident Insurance, • Exclusive Retail Discounts & Financial Education Support Your role You will be carrying out repairs and maintenance in domestic Social Housing properties, aiming for first-time fixes with the support of our 24/7 network What we need from you • Hold a valid UK driving license with no more than 6 points, • Hold the Right to Work in the UK, • Hold 2 year’s minimum qualified experience, • Be ACS qualified, including CCN1, CENWAT, HTR1, & CKR1, • Exhibit knowledge of all procedures and safety measures to PH Jones and British Gas standards whilst offering excellent customer service PH Jones was formed in 1963 and has continued to grow through the provision of excellent customer service, high quality delivery and an unrivalled focus on customer care. PH Jones was acquired by British Gas in 2011 and is a key member of the Centrica Plc, a FTSE 100 company. At Centrica we embrace diversity and actively seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. To build a more sustainable future, we need the best team – a team with a diverse mix of people and skills, where everyone feels welcome and able to succeed.

Head of Bidding – Power Frameworks Working for a Tier 1 contractor delivering Energy and Power Schemes across the UK. Perfect opportunity to transfer your skills into the Power sector, with applications welcomed from the Infrastructure sectors: • Highways, • Rail, • Utilities, • Aviation, • Environmental & Flood defences Salary: £100,000 - £120,000 basic Package: Car or Car allowance, Bonus, Private Healthcare, Pension Location: Birmingham Working Pattern: 3 days a week on site / Office, 2 days a week from home. Role Description As the Head of Bidding for the Power division, working for the Tier 1 contractor, you will be managing the full Bidding process from being the client lead through to managing the internal stakeholders to develop the bid. Including the Estimators, Planning, Commercial, Bid managers and Project Directors etc.. Your responsibilities extend beyond standard tender submissions to focus on long-term strategic alignment with the client. With various areas you will be foucsing on, including: • Strategic Alliance Leadership: You must align the tender strategy with the framework goals, focusing on collaborative delivery rather than purely individual profit margins., • Pipeline & Resource Management: Oversight of a multi-year project pipeline 5-10 years in advance in some cases and you have to ensure you have the skills and equipment ready for upcoming projects., • Bid Lifecycle Management: Leading the full end-to-end bid process for specific work packages, from early-stage identification and development to final contract sign off and post-award mobilisation., • Cross-Enterprise Collaboration: You will coordinate with other partners on the framework including design and project management consultants working with the client., • Governance and Risk Assurance: Ensuring every bid adheres to strict governance, gating processes, and regulatory compliance standards while managing complex financial and operational risks. Working on a hybrid basis you will be based in Birmingham 2 days a week, working from home 3 days a week depending on the bid and client requests. Required Experience • Formal qualification – HNC / HND or Degree in Civil Engineering, • Proven project experience leading Bids on for Frameworks or major £100m projects as the Tier 1 contractor., • Full driving licence PLEASE NOTE You must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply via this link or contact Phil Crew via Linkedin or by calling The Resolute Group on 01332 653 911 All correspondence will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence.

Business Analyst – Contract (Inside IR35) Location: Birmingham (3 days onsite) Rate: £400–£450 per day We’re supporting a major transformation programme within a global organisation and are looking for an experienced Business Analyst to join the team. You’ll play a key role in analysing business needs, engaging stakeholders, and supporting the delivery of new systems and process improvements. This is a hands-on role working across the full lifecycle, from requirements gathering through to implementation. Key responsibilities: • Gather, define, and document business and user requirements, • Facilitate workshops and work closely with stakeholders across business and technology teams, • Produce user stories, functional specifications, and process maps (as-is / to-be), • Support delivery teams through development, testing, and implementation, • Contribute to process improvement and solution design Key experience: • Proven experience as a Business Analyst within change or transformation programmes, • Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, • Experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Visio, or similar, • Ability to translate business needs into clear technical requirements, • Experience working in Agile or hybrid delivery environments This is a high-impact role within a fast-paced programme, ideal for someone comfortable working in evolving environments.

Senior Chartered Building Surveyor – Birmingham | £55,000 – £65,000 DOE | Hybrid Working Hunter Dunning is working with a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy to appoint a Chartered Building Surveyor in London. This role sits within the Surveying & Project Management sector, delivering commercial Building Surveying services across the UK. You will lead instructions from inception to completion, combining professional services and project delivery across the commercial property market. Your Experience • Degree in Building Surveying or related discipline, • MRICS qualified, • Minimum 4 years post-qualification experience within a consultancy environment, • Commercial Building Surveying services including dilapidations, Technical Due Diligence and contract administration, • Experience acting as Project Manager or Employer’s Agent, • Strong working knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contracts, • Experience managing and administering contracts across residential and/or commercial projects. What You’ll Get • £55,000 – £65,000 DOE, • Flexible hybrid working arrangements, • 25 days annual leave plus birthday leave and Christmas shutdown, • Private healthcare, • Ongoing CPD and structured professional development, • Supportive team environment with clear progression pathways. To apply, contact Hunter Dunning with your CV for further details.

Job Title Senior Program & Strategy Manager, Consumer Eyecare Location Birmingham, UK Division Consumer Markets Reports to Head of Global Business & Operations, Consumer Eyecare Contract Permanent, Full-time (Hybrid) The Senior Program & Strategy Manager, Consumer Eyecare: • owns end-to-end program governance and the integrated timeline and critical path to deliver Consumer Eyecare launch readiness across regions (Global/US/China) and workstreams, ensuring disciplined execution on the critical path, • enables timely decision-making through stage-gate readiness, clear escalation, and reporting, • aligns internal functions and external partners to deliver on time, within budget, and in full compliance with regulatory and quality requirements Responsibilities • Own the integrated timeline: Build and maintain the timeline and critical path; ensure consistency/quality of workstream plans; manage dependencies and the critical path, • Run program governance end-to-end: SteerCos, weekly/bi-weekly cadences, workstream reviews, risk reviews; standardized agendas, pre-reads, minutes, action tracking, and follow-ups, • Drive cross-functional and cross-regional alignment: Align functions and teams, proactively resolve blockers, accelerate decisions, • Institutionalize RAID management and mitigation tracking: ensure risks/issues are surfaced early, owned, and actively closed, • Drive stage-gate readiness: Orchestrate gate deliverables, coordinate cross-functional inputs, and ensure timely delivery & decisions, • Manage external partners and timelines (e.g., contract manufacturers): Together with Procurement, manage and track delivery, cost, and timing of external partners, • Support financial steering: Track cost center spends vs. plan, support forecasting, and quantify execution impacts (delay cost, scope changes), • Lead quarterly OKR planning and review cycles across functions and regions: Ensure measurable outcomes, accountability, and transparent progress reporting, • Institutionalize ways of working: Templates, standards, routines, playbooks, and lessons learned to scale the Consumer Eyecare PMO Required Knowledge & Experience • Proven experience in program/project management experience in complex, cross-functional environments; Consumer Healthcare/OTC/Pharma strongly preferred (MedTech acceptable), • Proven track record delivering multi-country product launches and/or large-scale programs with measurable outcomes (time, cost, quality), • Strong governance and execution experience: integrated planning, RAID discipline, action management, escalation judgment, and executive-ready reporting, • Experience with stage-gate governance and driving gate readiness, decision materials, and go/no-go recommendations, • Ability to drive accountability; excellent stakeholder management across functions, regions, and seniority levels, • Strong dependency management and structured problem-solving; comfortable translating ambiguity into executable plans, • External vendor/partner management experience (multi-party delivery, SOW governance, performance tracking), • Advanced proficiency with project management and reporting tools (e.g., Smartsheet/MS Project), plus advanced skills in MS PowerPoint/Excel, • High-quality written and verbal communication; able to synthesize complex inputs into clear management narratives, • Comfortable operating across time zones and cultures; high reliability, ownership mindset, and resilience under pressure Diversity is a part of ZEISS. We look forward to receiving your application regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, philosophy of life, disability, age, sexual orientation or identity.

Cost Manager | Birmingham | Hybrid | £65,514 + Benefits For the largest and most exciting transport projects in Europe, we are recruiting a Cost Manager to support the Head of Cost and Estimating at a Programme and Contract level. This role will support the management of budgets, actual costs, forecasts, and Earned Value Management (EVM) to support the delivery of the overall project. Main Duties: • Analyse and verify contract level cost performance, ensuring data reflects Programme performance for reporting, • Validation and communication of cost performance data submitted by delivery teams to Programme, • Assist development of contract level performance reports including Earned Value Management (EVM), forecasted costs, and Estimate at Completion (EAC), • Support the Head of Cost with team adherence to cost performance processes and procedures, • Provide technical support to the Project Controls Managers on cost performance, and work closely with the supply chain to develop defined work-streams to enhance cost performance Person Specification: • Experience in cost management or project controls within a major project lifecycle, • Experience in managing and producing performance reports including EVM, forecasts, and budgets, • Experience in using cost management systems including Prism, and EcoSys, • Experience in core project controls including baseline maintenance, schedule management, cost performance, change and risk management, and performance reporting., • Strong knowledge of construction contracts including NEC, amendments, early warning notices, and workflows

Delivery Manager Contract Birmingham (Hybrid) The Opportunity We're supporting a major UK organisation undergoing a large-scale transformation programme focused on modernising how individuals enter, develop, and progress within a professional ecosystem. This is a high-impact initiative aimed at creating a more accessible, trusted, and future-ready model, supported by improved user experience and operational effectiveness. The programme spans multiple interconnected workstreams and operates as a single, integrated delivery function. It combines experience design, operational delivery, assessment frameworks, and partner engagement into a cohesive transformation effort. The Role As a Delivery Manager, you will play a critical role in enabling the smooth flow of work across the entire programme. You will establish and maintain a consistent delivery rhythm, ensuring alignment, visibility, and momentum across multiple cross-functional teams. This is a programme-level role focused on orchestration and flow, not ownership of priorities or design decisions. You will create the environment that enables teams to deliver effectively and make informed decisions. Key Responsibilities • Establish and maintain a consistent sprint cadence across all workstreams, • Facilitate core agile ceremonies (planning, reviews, retrospectives, cross-team syncs), • Ensure a shared rhythm, language, and expectations across teams, • Support structured backlog management, including sizing and sequencing of work, • Maintain clear visibility of work in progress across the programme, • Identify and surface dependencies, risks, and blockers early, • Enable collaboration across product, design, and delivery teams, • Support teams in delivering outcome-focused sprint goals, • Promote concise, decision-ready outputs over unnecessary documentation, • Ensure delivery aligns with programme milestones and governance expectations What This Role Is Not • Not responsible for setting priorities or owning backlog content, • Not a design or policy decision-making role, • Not a traditional PMO or reporting-focused position, • Not a single-team Scrum Master role About You • Proven experience delivering within complex, large-scale agile programmes, • Comfortable navigating ambiguity and working across multiple stakeholders, • Strong facilitation and coordination skills at programme level, • Pragmatic, outcome-driven, and confident influencing senior stakeholders, • Good judgement on when to step in and when to empower teams

Associate Quantity Surveyor | Birmingham | £75,000 – £85,000 + Bonus + Benefits This is a role for someone ready to step into real influence, not just deliver projects. A growing, well-regarded cost consultancy is looking to appoint an Associate-level Quantity Surveyor to support the next phase of its expansion. This isn’t about filling a gap it’s about bringing in someone who can help shape what comes next. You’ll be joining a highly experienced leadership team, with strong backing, a steady pipeline of work, and the platform to grow further. The Opportunity You’ll take a lead role across a diverse real estate portfolio, with a strong focus on: • Commercial developments, • Residential & Build-to-Rent schemes, • High-profile sports projects This is a client-facing position where you’ll be trusted to lead projects, manage relationships, and contribute to the wider success of the business. There’s clear scope to step up beyond Associate as the team continues to grow with genuine progression, not just a title. The Role • Leading cost management across multiple projects, • Delivering pre- and post-contract services, • Managing client relationships and acting as a key point of contact, • Supporting and mentoring junior team members, • Contributing to business growth and project wins Why This Role Stands Out • £75,000 – £85,000 salary + bonus + benefits, • Exposure to high-quality, varied projects (including standout sports schemes), • Strong pipeline across commercial and residential/BTR sectors, • Backed by a highly experienced and supportive leadership team, • Clear pathway for further progression beyond Associate, • Collaborative, well-structured office environment Who This Suits • Senior QS / Associate QS with consultancy experience, • Strong background across commercial and/or residential projects, • Someone who wants more influence, ownership, and progression, • Comfortable in a client-facing role with leadership responsibility The Bottom Line If you’re at that point where you want more than just project delivery more say, more progression, and the chance to help shape a growing team this is a strong move. Confidential conversations welcome.

Senior Cost Manager | £85,000 – £92,000 + Benefits | Permanent | Birmingham For the largest and most exciting transport projects in Europe, we are recruiting a Senior Cost Manager to support the Head of Cost at a Programme and Contract level. Sitting in the Central Costs function, this key role will support the Cost alignment with Finance with uWBS implementation, quarterly forecasts, monthly updates and systemising the new business requirements. The Senior Cost Manager will lead on the management of budgets, actual costs, forecasts, and Earned Value Management (EVM) to support the successful delivery of the organisation and is part of the PMO directorate which includes Baseline Maintenance, Schedule Management, Cost Performance, Change Management and Performance Reporting. Main Duties: • Lead on the analysis and verification of programme and area level cost performance, • Lead on the validation of cost performance data submitted by delivery teams to communicate overall programme performance to Project Controls and PMO, • Lead on resolving system technical queries for the delivery teams, including 3rd Party income Accounts, EVM, Inflation /Deflation, • Support the Cost Directorate alignment with Finance with the uWBS implementation, quarterly forecasts, monthly updated for Indirect and other portfolios, • Lead on systemising the new business requirements, test and implement them in the cost management and interfacing functions, • Leading the continuous improvement of Cost Performance function, ensuring lessons learnt are captured and presented back and implemented, • Support the Head of Cost Performance in the management of the Cost Management team, • Ensure adherence with cost performance processes and procedures, • Partner the Areas to develop defined work-streams to enhance cost performance capabilities Person Specification: • Experience in the management of Cost and Performance and project Controls within a major project, • Experience of WBS Cost Systems, implementation, and the integration of reporting, • Experience of cost management systems including Prism, Contruent or Ecosys, • Experience in core project controls including baseline maintenance, schedule management, cost performance, change management, risk management, performance reporting etc, • Experience in managing and producing performance reports that summarise cost performance including Budgets, Earned Value Management (EVM) and forecasts on major projects, • Knowledge of Project Controls and Cost processes, • Knowledge of NEC contracts, amendments, early warning notices and the workflows between contractor and client and their benefits to the client organisation, • Knowledge of Project Controls, baseline development and maintenance of baselines on a major programme

Operations Manager – Civils A leading UK infrastructure contractor is looking for an experienced Operations Manager to oversee multiple civils projects across the Midlands and wider northern region. The Role You’ll lead the delivery of schemes up to £20m, covering public realm, highways, and active travel works, while driving performance, client relationships, and regional growth. Key Responsibilities • Deliver multiple civils projects safely, on time, and to budget, • Manage resources and ensure operational efficiency, • Build and maintain strong client relationships, • Lead, develop, and mentor teams, • Oversee financial performance and reporting (P&L), • Ensure compliance with HS&E and quality standards About You • Proven track record delivering multiple civils schemes, • Strong commercial experience with full P&L responsibility (Must have), • NEC contract experience essential (Must have), • Construction-related qualification (desirable) The Opportunity Join a forward-thinking business delivering critical infrastructure and shaping sustainable, long-term growth across the UK.

As a Contracts Manager you will be responsible for a portfolio of schemes that enhance our environment and communities - from improving flood defences, to upgrading water treatment works and providing nature-based solutions that improve biodiversity. Our Contract Managers are great communicators, motivators & leaders, who have a wealth of technical knowledge, and have full ownership of the whole process from inception to handover. We secured our first contract with Severn Trent at the beginning of AMP5 in 2009. Two AMPs later and Severn Trent has grown to become our largest client in terms of turnover. We’ve laid strong roots in the area, working from offices at Shifnal in the West Midlands, but delivering work across the Severn Trent patch. 420 colleagues are based in the region, in all roles from frontline construction to commercial management, operations to design. Our current AMP7 frameworks have been rolled over into AMP8 (to 2030), securing our place in the region for many years to come. The role of a Contracts Manager includes: • Instilling the company culture and driving consistency across a number of schemes for the organisation, • Leading a team of site managers to ensure successful execution of the programme, • Improving awareness, compliance and performance with company standards & processes, • Facilitating the growth and development of the team, • Overall responsibility for commercial and programme delivery whilst ensuring client satisfaction What you’ll need: • CSCS, SSSTS/ SMSTS, • HNC / Degree in Civil Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience, • Understand civil engineering principles and practices, • Knowledge of NEC3 or 4, • Excellent organisation and problem-solving skills, • Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders, • A valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across your operational region

Assistant Manager – Security Operations Centre (SOC) Assistant Manager – IGH Location: Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester Capability: Consulting Experience Level: Assistant Manager Type: Full Time Service Line: IGH Consulting Contract type: Permanent Job description Base Location: Birmingham/Bristol/Manchester – up to 4 days a week in the office. Other Office locations available nationally: ___ The Security Operations Centre - Assistant Manager role will provide the pivotal function of planning, designing, building and sustaining SOC and Next-Generation SOC services, operating within the uppermost levels of Government. You will work as part of an elite team of specialists, advising government and industry clients on their largest, most complex, and highest profile strategic issues. Our team combines deep sector insight, expert consulting capabilities and trusted client relationships to design and implement solutions that span all aspects of our clients’ operations. We become immersed in our clients' organisations, applying sector knowledge and technology solutions to deliver the best possible outcomes and get it right first time. Operating from Birmingham, Bristol or Manchester we do work that matters, providing technical and advisory expertise to help our clients securely craft and deploy security control systems and operations technology. Why Join KPMG as an Assistant Manager within our Cyber Security function? Cyber security is one of the areas which KPMG has identified for tremendous investment and growth. Our clients face a challenging cyber threat and look to us to help them understand and respond to that threat. This is an opportunity to join a high performing team that works with a wide variety of clients, including Defence and National Security, which is a KPMG priority sector. That means we are a fast-growing team which presents exciting opportunities for a manager to lead impactful projects, drive our ambitious growth agenda and seek career progression. We are looking for an assistant manager who possesses high quality consulting skills and a record of delivering outstanding results when leading complex consulting projects focused on delivering Security Operations engagements and to support KPMG’s growth in this market. What will you be doing? • Support projects, or Security Operations workstreams within a larger programme, consulting with Partners, Directors and Senior Managers where appropriate., • Plan and shape the delivery of engagements, including work plans, timelines, project management and resource allocations., • Provide input on security operations capabilities and services., • Build and manage relationships with clients on a daily basis., • Drive the development of propositions and assets, bringing a National Security perspective to them. What will you need to do it? • Technical background, willingness to learn, and experience within a Security Operations Centre (SOC)., • Understanding of SOC tools and technologies, such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR and threat intelligence platforms., • Proven experience of managing SOC services and delivering improvements within a SOC environment., • Experience bringing a technology perspective to a broad range of client issues, demonstrating how technology can be used to address problems and realise opportunities., • Proven ability to support the development and delivery of security operating models that enable clients to get the most from their technology estate. Due to the nature of the work, it is essential for applicants to hold High Level current 'National Security Vetting’ aligned to a National Security organisation. Skills we’d love to see/Amazing Extras: • Managing teams, including the ability to structure complex projects., • Clear record of achievement and progression in a consulting firm or in a comparable environment within industry., • Degree level qualified, MSc in Information Security, IT or relevant STEM subjects., • Relevant cybersecurity certifications., • Consulting experience within a ‘Big 4’ consultancy, or mid-tier firm. Our Locations: We are open to talk to Security Operations talent across the country but our core hubs for this role are: • Birmingham, • Bristol, • Manchester Diversity and Inclusion: KPMG is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We believe that a diverse workforce is essential to our success and that everyone should have the opportunity to reach their full potential. Application To discuss this or wider Consulting roles with our recruitment team, all you need to do is apply, create a profile, upload your CV and begin to make your mark with KPMG. Find out more: Within Consulting we have a range of divisions and specialisms. Click the links to find out more below: • Consulting at KPMG: ___, • ITs Her Future Women in Tech programme: ___, • Applying to KPMG: ___, • Tips for interview: ___, • KPMG values: ___, • KPMG Competencies: ___, • KPMG Locations and FAQ: ___

Job title: Head of Service – Waste and Fleet Services Grade/Salary: Band Hay 1 (circa £80,000) Contract Type: Full time, Permanent Hours: 37 hours Location: Sandwell Council House, Oldbury (Hybrid) Information Pack: ___ Closing Date: 11/05/2026 Sandwell Council’s Environment & Public Protection Division is seeking a Head of Service – Waste and Fleet Services to join its established team. As Head of Service, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for designated service areas, ensuring delivery aligns with the Council Plan and wider corporate priorities. You will lead service planning, performance improvement and transformation, manage significant budgets, and provide high‑level professional advice to senior officers, Cabinet Members and elected members. Working collaboratively across the organisation, you will contribute to corporate strategy, lead cross‑council initiatives, and deputise for the Service Director as required to ensure effective, efficient and customer‑focused service delivery. In this role you will: • Provide high‑level professional advice to the Council, Cabinet Members and senior leaders on waste, street cleansing and fleet services, preparing and presenting evidence‑based reports and recommendations., • Act as the operational client for the Council’s Integrated Waste and Street Cleansing Contract and the Waste‑to‑Resource (W2R) disposal contract, ensuring strong client‑side governance and value for money., • Work in partnership with service providers to deliver high‑quality household waste and recycling services, maximising recycling rates and customer satisfaction., • Ensure waste disposal arrangements are sustainable, cost‑effective and aligned with best‑value principles., • Lead the development and continuous improvement of end‑to‑end customer processes, ensuring services are accessible, efficient and customer‑focused., • Through contractual arrangements, support the maintenance of high standards of street cleanliness and the prompt clearance of fly‑tipping., • Provide expert professional advice on waste, fleet and related services, with particular emphasis on new and emerging legislation and best practice., • Lead the delivery of an effective, compliant and efficient Fleet Service, ensuring all vehicles and equipment meet legislative, licensing and safety requirements., • Ensure the Council’s vehicle and equipment fleet is optimised, shared where possible, and surplus assets are identified and disposed of appropriately., • Drive the development of an environmentally sustainable fleet, supporting the transition to lower‑emission vehicles where practical and affordable., • Ensure robust financial and resource management across all areas of responsibility, delivering agreed performance outcomes on time and within budget., • Lead and support managers through effective performance management, adopting a constructive high‑support / high‑challenge approach., • Represent the Council externally with partners, agencies and professional networks, strengthening the Council’s reputation and influence regionally and nationally., • Champion health, safety, wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion, modelling the highest standards of public service and professional conduct. Attributes that you would bring to the role: • Proven experience operating at a senior level within waste, environmental, infrastructure or similarly complex operational services., • Strong client‑side contract management capability, including experience of managing large‑scale outsourced services and strategic partnerships., • A sound understanding of waste, recycling, fleet and environmental legislation, with the ability to translate regulatory change into effective service delivery., • Demonstrable financial and commercial acumen, including budget management, cost control and value‑for‑money decision‑making., • A customer‑focused mindset, with experience of improving end‑to‑end service processes and enhancing the customer journey., • The ability to work collaboratively with elected members, senior leaders, service providers and partners to resolve complex or sensitive issues., • Strong people‑management skills, with a track record of leading performance, engagement and staff development in line with HR and OD best practice., • A proactive, improvement‑focused approach, with experience of service transformation, sustainability initiatives and continuous improvement., • High levels of professional integrity, resilience and judgement, reflecting the standards expected of senior public office holders., • A commitment to the Council’s values and ‘One Team’ culture, acting as a visible champion for change, accountability and collaboration. Why Sandwell Council? At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. We are proud to be a values‑led organisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitive remuneration package, and a strong focus on development. By joining us, you’ll play a key role in delivering services that make a real and lasting difference to thousands of people across the borough. To find out more, please visit our careers page: ___ Please submit a CV and supporting statement to Sukhy Lall on ___to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know. We place equality, diversity and inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognise and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives, backgrounds and identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly, and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees have equitable access to opportunities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace so that everyone has the support they need to perform at their best and succeed in their role. If you have any questions relating to equality, diversity, and inclusion, you can contact the EDI Team at . If you wish to apply as Care Leaver or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure to state this when submitting your CV. If you have a disability and require assistance in submitting your CV, please contact

Job title: Head of Service – Community Safety Grade/Salary: Band Hay 1 (circa £80,000) Contract Type: Full time, Permanent Hours: 37 hours Location: Sandwell Council House, Oldbury (Hybrid) Information Pack: Job Descriptions | We Are Sandwell Closing Date: 11/05/2026 Sandwell Council’s Environment & Public Protection Division is seeking a Head of Service – Community Safety to join its established team. As Head of Service, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for designated service areas, ensuring delivery aligns with the Council Plan and wider corporate priorities. You will lead service planning, performance improvement and transformation, manage significant budgets, and provide high‑level professional advice to senior officers, Cabinet Members and elected members. Working collaboratively across the organisation, you will contribute to corporate strategy, lead cross‑council initiatives, and deputise for the Service Director as required to ensure effective, efficient and customer‑focused service delivery. In this role you will: • Provide high‑level professional advice to the Council, Cabinet Members and senior leaders on community safety, resilience and public protection, preparing and presenting clear, evidence‑based reports., • Act as the Council’s lead officer for the statutory Community Safety Partnership, coordinating effective multi‑agency working with key partners including West Midlands Police, the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, and the Violence Reduction Partnership., • Lead the Council’s response to antisocial behaviour, ensuring effective operational delivery and joined‑up planning with partner agencies., • Manage the effective deployment of the Borough Patrolling Service, supporting public protection and community safety across the borough, including enforcement activity relating to untaxed and abandoned vehicles., • Develop and deliver a range of community safety initiatives that raise awareness, strengthen prevention and support safer communities., • Lead the development and delivery of the Safer Sandwell Partnership Community Safety Strategy, addressing key areas including antisocial behaviour, hate crime, modern slavery and exploitation, extremism, domestic abuse and sexual violence, and serious violence., • Manage the Council’s CCTV and Concierge services, working closely with Housing and enforcement colleagues to support community safety outcomes., • Ensure delivery of a comprehensive emergency planning and resilience function, including training, exercising and on‑call arrangements, enabling the Council to meet its duties as a Category 1 responder under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004., • Discharge the Council’s statutory Prevent duty, ensuring compliance with Home Office requirements and best practice., • Provide expert advice on new and emerging community safety and public protection legislation and policy., • Lead and support managers through effective performance management, adopting a high‑support / high‑challenge approach that drives accountability and improvement., • Ensure robust financial and resource management, delivering agreed outcomes and performance targets on time and within budget., • Represent the Council externally, building strong partnerships and enhancing the Council’s profile regionally and nationally., • Champion health, safety, wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion, consistently modelling the highest standards of professionalism and public service leadership. Attributes that you would bring to the role: • Senior leadership experience within community safety, public protection, emergency planning or a similarly complex, partnership‑driven environment., • A strong understanding of community safety legislation and policy, including antisocial behaviour, Prevent, serious violence and safeguarding‑related agendas., • Proven ability to lead and coordinate multi‑agency partnerships and statutory boards, influencing effectively across organisational boundaries., • Experience of developing and delivering strategic plans and initiatives that improve community outcomes and reduce risk., • Confidence and credibility in advising elected members and senior leaders on complex, sensitive and high‑profile issues., • Strong operational leadership capability, including oversight of enforcement, CCTV, emergency planning or response‑based services., • Sound financial and performance management skills, with experience of delivering outcomes within agreed budgets and governance frameworks., • A people‑centred leadership style, with a track record of engaging, motivating and developing managers and teams., • High levels of integrity, resilience and sound judgement, reflecting the standards expected of senior public office holders., • A clear commitment to the Council’s values, the ‘One Team’ culture and being a visible champion for change, collaboration and continuous improvement. Why Sandwell Council? At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. We are proud to be a values‑led organisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitive remuneration package, and a strong focus on development. By joining us, you’ll play a key role in delivering services that make a real and lasting difference to thousands of people across the borough. To find out more, please visit our careers page: We Are Sandwell – We Are Sandwell Please submit a CV and supporting statement to Sukhy Lall on Click here to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know. We place equality, diversity and inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognise and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives, backgrounds and identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly, and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees have equitable access to opportunities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace so that everyone has the support they need to perform at their best and succeed in their role. If you have any questions relating to equality, diversity, and inclusion, you can contact the EDI Team at . If you wish to apply as Care Leaver or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure to state this when submitting your CV. If you have a disability and require assistance in submitting your CV, please contact

Job title: Head of Service – Community Safety Grade/Salary: Band Hay 1 (circa £80,000) Contract Type: Full time, Permanent Hours: 37 hours Location: Sandwell Council House, Oldbury (Hybrid) Information Pack: ___ Closing Date: 11/05/2026 Sandwell Council’s Environment & Public Protection Division is seeking a Head of Service – Community Safety to join its established team. As Head of Service, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for designated service areas, ensuring delivery aligns with the Council Plan and wider corporate priorities. You will lead service planning, performance improvement and transformation, manage significant budgets, and provide high‑level professional advice to senior officers, Cabinet Members and elected members. Working collaboratively across the organisation, you will contribute to corporate strategy, lead cross‑council initiatives, and deputise for the Service Director as required to ensure effective, efficient and customer‑focused service delivery. In this role you will: • Provide high‑level professional advice to the Council, Cabinet Members and senior leaders on community safety, resilience and public protection, preparing and presenting clear, evidence‑based reports., • Act as the Council’s lead officer for the statutory Community Safety Partnership, coordinating effective multi‑agency working with key partners including West Midlands Police, the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, and the Violence Reduction Partnership., • Lead the Council’s response to antisocial behaviour, ensuring effective operational delivery and joined‑up planning with partner agencies., • Manage the effective deployment of the Borough Patrolling Service, supporting public protection and community safety across the borough, including enforcement activity relating to untaxed and abandoned vehicles., • Develop and deliver a range of community safety initiatives that raise awareness, strengthen prevention and support safer communities., • Lead the development and delivery of the Safer Sandwell Partnership Community Safety Strategy, addressing key areas including antisocial behaviour, hate crime, modern slavery and exploitation, extremism, domestic abuse and sexual violence, and serious violence., • Manage the Council’s CCTV and Concierge services, working closely with Housing and enforcement colleagues to support community safety outcomes., • Ensure delivery of a comprehensive emergency planning and resilience function, including training, exercising and on‑call arrangements, enabling the Council to meet its duties as a Category 1 responder under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004., • Discharge the Council’s statutory Prevent duty, ensuring compliance with Home Office requirements and best practice., • Provide expert advice on new and emerging community safety and public protection legislation and policy., • Lead and support managers through effective performance management, adopting a high‑support / high‑challenge approach that drives accountability and improvement., • Ensure robust financial and resource management, delivering agreed outcomes and performance targets on time and within budget., • Represent the Council externally, building strong partnerships and enhancing the Council’s profile regionally and nationally., • Champion health, safety, wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion, consistently modelling the highest standards of professionalism and public service leadership. Attributes that you would bring to the role: • Senior leadership experience within community safety, public protection, emergency planning or a similarly complex, partnership‑driven environment., • A strong understanding of community safety legislation and policy, including antisocial behaviour, Prevent, serious violence and safeguarding‑related agendas., • Proven ability to lead and coordinate multi‑agency partnerships and statutory boards, influencing effectively across organisational boundaries., • Experience of developing and delivering strategic plans and initiatives that improve community outcomes and reduce risk., • Confidence and credibility in advising elected members and senior leaders on complex, sensitive and high‑profile issues., • Strong operational leadership capability, including oversight of enforcement, CCTV, emergency planning or response‑based services., • Sound financial and performance management skills, with experience of delivering outcomes within agreed budgets and governance frameworks., • A people‑centred leadership style, with a track record of engaging, motivating and developing managers and teams., • High levels of integrity, resilience and sound judgement, reflecting the standards expected of senior public office holders., • A clear commitment to the Council’s values, the ‘One Team’ culture and being a visible champion for change, collaboration and continuous improvement. Why Sandwell Council? At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. We are proud to be a values‑led organisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitive remuneration package, and a strong focus on development. By joining us, you’ll play a key role in delivering services that make a real and lasting difference to thousands of people across the borough. To find out more, please visit our careers page: ___ Please submit a CV and supporting statement to Sukhy Lall on ___to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know. We place equality, diversity and inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognise and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives, backgrounds and identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly, and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees have equitable access to opportunities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace so that everyone has the support they need to perform at their best and succeed in their role. If you have any questions relating to equality, diversity, and inclusion, you can contact the EDI Team at . If you wish to apply as Care Leaver or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure to state this when submitting your CV. If you have a disability and require assistance in submitting your CV, please contact

Job title: Head of Service – Public Realm Grade/Salary: Band Hay 1 (circa £80,000) Contract Type: Full time, Permanent Hours: 37 hours Location: Sandwell Council House, Oldbury (Hybrid) Information Pack: Job Descriptions | We Are Sandwell Closing Date: 11/05/2026 Sandwell Council’s Environment & Public Protection Division is seeking a Head of Service – Public Realm to join its established team. As Head of Service, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for designated service areas, ensuring delivery aligns with the Council Plan and wider corporate priorities. You will lead service planning, performance improvement and transformation, manage significant budgets, and provide high‑level professional advice to senior officers, Cabinet Members and elected members. Working collaboratively across the organisation, you will contribute to corporate strategy, lead cross‑council initiatives, and deputise for the Service Director as required to ensure effective, efficient and customer‑focused service delivery. In this role you will: • Provide high‑level professional advice to the Council, Cabinet Members and senior leaders on public realm, grounds maintenance and countryside services, preparing and presenting clear, evidence‑based reports., • Lead the development and maintenance of the Council’s public realm, maximising resident enjoyment and utility while minimising antisocial behaviour., • Deliver a consistent, reliable and cost‑effective grounds maintenance service, ensuring agreed and published standards across public realm, open and green spaces., • Ensure the high‑quality maintenance of parks and open spaces, supporting safe, welcoming and attractive environments for residents and visitors., • Lead the management and development of the Council’s countryside services, including responsibility for waterbodies and natural assets., • Ensure effective integration between the Council’s internal grounds maintenance services and the Integrated Waste and Street Cleansing Contract, maintaining high standards of street cleanliness., • Ensure the Council’s tree stock is managed effectively, balancing public safety, environmental sustainability and long‑term asset health., • Maintain the visual presentation of the borough through the prompt clearance of fly‑tipping, working closely with Public Protection colleagues to reduce incidents through improved enforcement., • Manage external commissions for assigned services, including those delivered with Housing colleagues, ensuring services meet agreed standards and are fully recharged., • Act as the Council’s professional lead on greening and rewilding, identifying, delivering and communicating opportunities that support biodiversity and climate ambitions., • Work with senior colleagues to deliver capital improvement projects in parks and open spaces, ensuring projects are delivered robustly to time, cost and quality., • Promote and maintain the highest standards of animal welfare across the Council’s open spaces and visitor attractions., • Lead and support managers through effective performance management, adopting a high‑support / high‑challenge approach that drives accountability and improvement., • Ensure robust financial and resource management, delivering agreed outcomes and performance targets on time and within budget., • Represent the Council externally, strengthening partnerships, sharing best practice and enhancing the Council’s reputation regionally and nationally., • Champion health, safety, wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion, modelling the highest standards of public service leadership at all times. Attributes that you would bring to the role: • Senior leadership experience within public realm, grounds maintenance, environmental services or open‑space management in a complex operational environment., • A strong understanding of public realm operations, asset management and the delivery of services that balance community use, safety and environmental sustainability., • Proven experience of managing outsourced and commissioned services, including contract performance, integration and value‑for‑money delivery., • Knowledge of tree management, countryside services or green infrastructure, with a commitment to biodiversity, greening and rewilding agendas., • Experience of delivering capital projects and service improvements within tight governance, budget and performance frameworks., • Confidence and credibility in advising elected members and senior leaders on operational, financial and reputational issues., • Strong financial and performance‑management capability, with experience of managing budgets, resources and outcomes., • A collaborative leadership style, with experience of working across services and with partner organisations to deliver shared outcomes., • A people‑focused approach, with a proven track record of engaging, developing and motivating managers and teams., • High levels of professional integrity, resilience and judgement, reflecting the standards expected of senior public office holders., • A clear commitment to the Council’s values, the ‘One Team’ culture and being a visible champion for change and continuous improvement. Why Sandwell Council? At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. We are proud to be a values‑led organisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitive remuneration package, and a strong focus on development. By joining us, you’ll play a key role in delivering services that make a real and lasting difference to thousands of people across the borough. To find out more, please visit our careers page: We Are Sandwell – We Are Sandwell Please submit a CV and supporting statement to Sukhy Lall on Click here to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know. We place equality, diversity and inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognise and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives, backgrounds and identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly, and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees have equitable access to opportunities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace so that everyone has the support they need to perform at their best and succeed in their role. If you have any questions relating to equality, diversity, and inclusion, you can contact the EDI Team at . If you wish to apply as Care Leaver or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure to state this when submitting your CV. If you have a disability and require assistance in submitting your CV, please contact

Job title: Head of Service – Public Realm Grade/Salary: Band Hay 1 (circa £80,000) Contract Type: Full time, Permanent Hours: 37 hours Location: Sandwell Council House, Oldbury (Hybrid) Information Pack: ___ Closing Date: 11/05/2026 Sandwell Council’s Environment & Public Protection Division is seeking a Head of Service – Public Realm to join its established team. As Head of Service, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for designated service areas, ensuring delivery aligns with the Council Plan and wider corporate priorities. You will lead service planning, performance improvement and transformation, manage significant budgets, and provide high‑level professional advice to senior officers, Cabinet Members and elected members. Working collaboratively across the organisation, you will contribute to corporate strategy, lead cross‑council initiatives, and deputise for the Service Director as required to ensure effective, efficient and customer‑focused service delivery. In this role you will: • Provide high‑level professional advice to the Council, Cabinet Members and senior leaders on public realm, grounds maintenance and countryside services, preparing and presenting clear, evidence‑based reports., • Lead the development and maintenance of the Council’s public realm, maximising resident enjoyment and utility while minimising antisocial behaviour., • Deliver a consistent, reliable and cost‑effective grounds maintenance service, ensuring agreed and published standards across public realm, open and green spaces., • Ensure the high‑quality maintenance of parks and open spaces, supporting safe, welcoming and attractive environments for residents and visitors., • Lead the management and development of the Council’s countryside services, including responsibility for waterbodies and natural assets., • Ensure effective integration between the Council’s internal grounds maintenance services and the Integrated Waste and Street Cleansing Contract, maintaining high standards of street cleanliness., • Ensure the Council’s tree stock is managed effectively, balancing public safety, environmental sustainability and long‑term asset health., • Maintain the visual presentation of the borough through the prompt clearance of fly‑tipping, working closely with Public Protection colleagues to reduce incidents through improved enforcement., • Manage external commissions for assigned services, including those delivered with Housing colleagues, ensuring services meet agreed standards and are fully recharged., • Act as the Council’s professional lead on greening and rewilding, identifying, delivering and communicating opportunities that support biodiversity and climate ambitions., • Work with senior colleagues to deliver capital improvement projects in parks and open spaces, ensuring projects are delivered robustly to time, cost and quality., • Promote and maintain the highest standards of animal welfare across the Council’s open spaces and visitor attractions., • Lead and support managers through effective performance management, adopting a high‑support / high‑challenge approach that drives accountability and improvement., • Ensure robust financial and resource management, delivering agreed outcomes and performance targets on time and within budget., • Represent the Council externally, strengthening partnerships, sharing best practice and enhancing the Council’s reputation regionally and nationally., • Champion health, safety, wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion, modelling the highest standards of public service leadership at all times. Attributes that you would bring to the role: • Senior leadership experience within public realm, grounds maintenance, environmental services or open‑space management in a complex operational environment., • A strong understanding of public realm operations, asset management and the delivery of services that balance community use, safety and environmental sustainability., • Proven experience of managing outsourced and commissioned services, including contract performance, integration and value‑for‑money delivery., • Knowledge of tree management, countryside services or green infrastructure, with a commitment to biodiversity, greening and rewilding agendas., • Experience of delivering capital projects and service improvements within tight governance, budget and performance frameworks., • Confidence and credibility in advising elected members and senior leaders on operational, financial and reputational issues., • Strong financial and performance‑management capability, with experience of managing budgets, resources and outcomes., • A collaborative leadership style, with experience of working across services and with partner organisations to deliver shared outcomes., • A people‑focused approach, with a proven track record of engaging, developing and motivating managers and teams., • High levels of professional integrity, resilience and judgement, reflecting the standards expected of senior public office holders., • A clear commitment to the Council’s values, the ‘One Team’ culture and being a visible champion for change and continuous improvement. Why Sandwell Council? At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. We are proud to be a values‑led organisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitive remuneration package, and a strong focus on development. By joining us, you’ll play a key role in delivering services that make a real and lasting difference to thousands of people across the borough. To find out more, please visit our careers page: ___ Please submit a CV and supporting statement to Sukhy Lall on ___to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know. We place equality, diversity and inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognise and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives, backgrounds and identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly, and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees have equitable access to opportunities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace so that everyone has the support they need to perform at their best and succeed in their role. If you have any questions relating to equality, diversity, and inclusion, you can contact the EDI Team at . If you wish to apply as Care Leaver or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure to state this when submitting your CV. If you have a disability and require assistance in submitting your CV, please contact

Job title: Head of Service – Parks & Visitor Services Grade/Salary: Band Hay 1 (circa £80,000) Contract Type: Full time, Permanent Hours: 37 hours Location: Sandwell Council House, Oldbury (Hybrid) Information Pack: Job Descriptions | We Are Sandwell Closing Date: 11/05/2026 Sandwell Council’s Environment & Public Protection Division is seeking a Head of Service – Parks & Visitor Services to join its established team. As Head of Service, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for designated service areas, ensuring delivery aligns with the Council Plan and wider corporate priorities. You will lead service planning, performance improvement and transformation, manage significant budgets, and provide high‑level professional advice to senior officers, Cabinet Members and elected members. Working collaboratively across the organisation, you will contribute to corporate strategy, lead cross‑council initiatives, and deputise for the Service Director as required to ensure effective, efficient and customer‑focused service delivery. In this role you will: • Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Council’s parks and visitor services, delivering high‑quality, inclusive and customer‑focused experiences for residents and visitors., • Maximise the use, enjoyment and accessibility of parks and attractions, ensuring they are valued community assets that balance public enjoyment with environmental sustainability., • Drive commercial performance and financial sustainability across the service, including catering, retail, attractions and concessions., • Lead the development and delivery of engaging events programmes that attract residents to parks and open spaces and support the Council’s wider civic and corporate priorities., • Ensure the highest standards of operational management, securing and maintaining external accreditations and recognition such as Green Flag and Visit England where possible., • Lead the procurement, commissioning and management of external operators and concession contracts where these deliver best value., • Work with senior colleagues to deliver capital investment and improvement projects in parks and open spaces, ensuring delivery to time, cost and quality., • Promote and maintain the highest standards of animal welfare across the Council’s open spaces and visitor attractions., • Provide high‑level, evidence‑based professional advice to the Council, Cabinet Members and senior leaders, including the preparation and presentation of reports., • Lead, motivate and develop managers and teams through effective performance management, creating a culture of accountability, inclusion and high performance., • Ensure robust financial management, with clear accountability for budgets, resources, risks, outcomes and performance targets., • Represent the Council externally, building effective partnerships, contributing regionally and nationally, and enhancing the Council’s reputation., • Champion health, safety, wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion, consistently modelling the highest standards of public service leadership. Attributes that you would bring to the role: • Proven senior leadership experience within a complex, customer‑facing service, ideally within a public sector or similarly accountable environment., • The ability to successfully balance commercial opportunity, community value and environmental responsibility., • Demonstrable experience of service transformation, continuous improvement and delivering change at scale., • Strong financial and commercial acumen, with experience of budget management, commissioning and value‑for‑money decision‑making., • Credibility and confidence to advise senior officers and Elected Members on complex or sensitive issues., • Excellent stakeholder management and partnership‑working skills, with experience of influencing across organisational boundaries., • A strong people‑focused leadership style, with a track record of engaging, developing and empowering managers and teams., • A clear commitment to high standards of governance, health and safety, animal welfare and legislative compliance., • Professional integrity, resilience and sound judgement, reflecting the highest standards expected of public office holders., • A commitment to the Council’s values, the ‘One Team’ culture and being a visible champion of change and continuous service improvement. Why Sandwell Council? At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. We are proud to be a values‑led organisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitive remuneration package, and a strong focus on development. By joining us, you’ll play a key role in delivering services that make a real and lasting difference to thousands of people across the borough. To find out more, please visit our careers page: We Are Sandwell – We Are Sandwell Please submit a CV and supporting statement to Sukhy Lall on Click here to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know. We place equality, diversity and inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognise and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives, backgrounds and identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly, and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees have equitable access to opportunities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace so that everyone has the support they need to perform at their best and succeed in their role. If you have any questions relating to equality, diversity, and inclusion, you can contact the EDI Team at . If you wish to apply as Care Leaver or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure to state this when submitting your CV. If you have a disability and require assistance in submitting your CV, please contact

Head of Bidding – Power Frameworks Working for a Tier 1 contractor delivering Energy and Power Schemes across the UK. Perfect opportunity to transfer your skills into the Power sector, with applications welcomed from the Infrastructure sectors: • Highways, • Rail, • Utilities, • Aviation, • Environmental & Flood defences Salary: £100,000 - £120,000 basic Package: Car or Car allowance, Bonus, Private Healthcare, Pension Location: Birmingham Working Pattern: 3 days a week on site / Office, 2 days a week from home. Role Description As the Head of Bidding for the Power division, working for the Tier 1 contractor, you will be managing the full Bidding process from being the client lead through to managing the internal stakeholders to develop the bid. Including the Estimators, Planning, Commercial, Bid managers and Project Directors etc.. Your responsibilities extend beyond standard tender submissions to focus on long-term strategic alignment with the client. With various areas you will be foucsing on, including: • Strategic Alliance Leadership: You must align the tender strategy with the framework goals, focusing on collaborative delivery rather than purely individual profit margins., • Pipeline & Resource Management: Oversight of a multi-year project pipeline 5-10 years in advance in some cases and you have to ensure you have the skills and equipment ready for upcoming projects., • Bid Lifecycle Management: Leading the full end-to-end bid process for specific work packages, from early-stage identification and development to final contract sign off and post-award mobilisation., • Cross-Enterprise Collaboration: You will coordinate with other partners on the framework including design and project management consultants working with the client., • Governance and Risk Assurance: Ensuring every bid adheres to strict governance, gating processes, and regulatory compliance standards while managing complex financial and operational risks. Working on a hybrid basis you will be based in Birmingham 2 days a week, working from home 3 days a week depending on the bid and client requests. Required Experience • Formal qualification – HNC / HND or Degree in Civil Engineering, • Proven project experience leading Bids on for Frameworks or major £100m projects as the Tier 1 contractor., • Full driving licence PLEASE NOTE You must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply via this link or contact Phil Crew via Linkedin or by calling The Resolute Group on 01332 653 911 All correspondence will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence.

Job Title Contracts Manager Salary Our salaries are competitive and reviewed regularly to ensure they remain fair and in line with the wider industry. Location Tipton (national travel as required) Our Company Doocey Group is a family-run utility and civil engineering contractor with over 40 years’ experience built on strong, Black Country values. We’ve experienced significant growth over the past 10 years which we’ve achieved through consistently delivering high quality work on behalf of our clients, including National Grid and South Staffordshire Water. We pride ourselves on the strength of our relationship with our clients and subcontractors and despite operating in a very fast-paced and often challenging industry, we will soon register a turnover of £100m, a significant milestone for the organisation. If you’re looking to join a business that values hard work, loyalty and ambition, you’ll feel right at home here. The Role The Contracts Manager for our Multi-Utilities division is a senior leadership position responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of multiple live projects from pre-construction through to final account. The Contracts Manager will lead operational teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest standards of quality and compliance. Acting as a key link between site teams, commercial departments, subcontractors and clients, the Contracts Manager plays a vital role in driving performance and maintaining strong working relationships across all stakeholders. Responsibilities • Lead and coordinate the safe delivery of multiple live civil engineering, utility and infrastructure projects, • Monitor progress against programmes and take corrective action where required, • Manage Site Managers, Engineers and Supervisors to ensure labour, plant and materials are effectively destroyed, • Ensure works are completed in line with approved RAMS, permits, client procedures and company standards, • Maintain regular communication with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams regarding progress and priorities, • Resolve technical, logistical and resource issues across active projects, • Monitor quality, safety, environmental compliance and housekeeping standards, • Oversee subcontractor attendance, productivity and performance, • Ensure accurate reporting, site records and project documentation are maintained, • Attend planning meetings, progress meetings and client reviews, • Review look-ahead programmes and critical path activities, • Reallocate resources to meet changing business priorities and deadlines, • Work closely with commercial teams on budgets, variations, applications and forecasts, • Carry out regular site visits, inspections and management reviews, • Escalate major commercial, operational or programme risks to senior leadership, • Support mobilisation of newly awarded contracts and final account close out, • Mentor operational staff and support succession planning and team development Personal Qualities • Strong leadership presence with the ability to motivate teams, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, • Commercially aware with a results-driven mindset, • Organised and able to manage multiple priorities effectively, • Decisive problem solver with a proactive approach, • High standards for safety, quality and operational performance, • Flexible and willing to travel nationally as required Technical Skills & Experience • Previous experience in a Contracts Manager, Construction Manager or Senior Project Manager role, • Proven background in civil engineering, utilities infrastructure or multi-utility project deliver, • Experience managing multiple concurrent projects, • Strong commercial awareness including CVRs, forecasting, variations and change management, • Good working knowledge of NEC, JCT or bespoke client contract environments, • Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, programmes and technical drawings, • Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office, Excel and planning software such as MS Projects or Primavera Qualifications & Training • HNC / HND Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or similar, • SMSTS, • CSCS Black Card, • First Aid at Work, • Full UK Driving Licence, • NRSWA Supervisor (desirable), • EUSR SHEA Water / Gas / Power (desirable) Additional Information Doocey Group value a diverse workforce and welcome applications form all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Please note that we operate with a preferred supplier list and will not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies with whom we do not have an existing agreement. By submitting your application, you consent to Doocey Group retaining your CV, application details, and personal information for the purpose of considering you for current and future employment opportunities. Your information will be stored securely and will only be shared internally as necessary.

SUMMARY Responsible for the technical and commercial aspects of a number of contracts. Will serve as the main project contact for customers and other departments, and will ensure that contract requirements are scheduled and successfully completed. Completes assigned activities under general direction of the Projects Manager. ESSENTIAL GENERIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: 1. Reviewing all applicable job data, including POs, project plans, specs, and providing comments when applicable; 2. Coordinating with other departments and Project Engineers/Managers to meet scheduled task deadlines, maintain schedule for purchasing, fabrication, construction, inspection, start-up, etc., and prioritizing staff workload to meet goals; assigning warranty items to engineering staff; 3. Scheduling and conducting project review meeting, focusing on scope of supply, cost, construction, and project scheduling; 4. Advising Project Manager of project status while adhering to all appropriate policies and established safety procedures; 5. Report any variations to Project Manager, including costs and problems which may change the forecast delivery, profitability, warranty etc of such contracts; 6. Communicating promptly with customer on project schedule and any issues relating to that contract; 7. Oversee the timely submission of all application for payment, invoices, approve on submission, support debt collection, and related bank guarantee submission and collection. 8. Ensure that Projects ITPs and / or Quality Plans are produced as contractually required or considered necessary to manage specific risks 9. Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures;, 10. Input into proposals and design as required;, 11. Other duties may be assigned as required. LOCAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: 1. To receive the order from the Proposals Engineer and attend a Hand-Over Meeting, if necessary and become familiar with all requirements of the contract. 2. To assist the Applications Engineer where required in the design and sizing of process units for the aerobic treatment of wastewater. 3. Set up schedules for the timely submission and completion of all drawings, technical data, manufacturing and installation schedules, as agreed with the customer. 4. Oversee the progress on the contract by holding regular in-house meetings or discussions with the departments concerned. 5. Maintain contact with the customer, advising of progress, responding to correspondence and any queries relating to that contract. 6. Attend contractual meetings with the customer as necessary, both in the UK and Ireland if required 7. Maintain an effective system of contract management., 8. Oversee the timely submission of all invoices, approve on submission, debt collection, and related bank guarantee submission and collection. 9. Monitor any variation to the contract supply, terms and conditions, and ensure that all variations are reflected in the increased contract value and profitability. 10. Monitor the warranty period and minimize the amount of warranty claims., 11. Report any recurring warranty problems and where necessary produce reports for submission to the Technical department. LEADERSHIP/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain leadership position for other company departments and supply chain partners ensuring professional delivery of Projects EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE (Preferred) HNC or higher in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering. Related experience gained in an engineering or project management environment plus related work experience in designing and delivering EPC contracts. Knowledge of conditions of contract particularly NEC, I Chem E. COMMUNICATION SKILLS Ability to read, analyse, and interpret complex industry related documents. Ability to respond effectively to technical and commercial issues. Ability to prepare and communicate statues reports. INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT, DECISION MAKING & PROBLEM SOLVING: Ability to make decisions requiring the use of a variety of variables in standard situations. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES • Computer Skills: Proficiency in Word, Excel, Project and other MS Office programs., • Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply advanced mathematical equations to a variety of complex, non-standard situations. • Travel: Travel throughout the UK and abroad will be required to fulfil the role. Other: o Good English language skills o Ability to read and understand specification, fabrication, erection, and standard engineering drawings. o Knowledge of clean and wastewater processes. o Ability to work within a small multi-disciplined team. o CAD experience advantageous but not essential. o Knowledge and understanding of Commercial Terms & Conditions and Contract law

Job Title Senior Program & Strategy Manager, Consumer Eyecare Location Birmingham, UK Division Consumer Markets Reports to Head of Global Business & Operations, Consumer Eyecare Contract Permanent, Full-time (Hybrid) The Senior Program & Strategy Manager, Consumer Eyecare: • owns end-to-end program governance and the integrated timeline and critical path to deliver Consumer Eyecare launch readiness across regions (Global/US/China) and workstreams, ensuring disciplined execution on the critical path, • enables timely decision-making through stage-gate readiness, clear escalation, and reporting, • aligns internal functions and external partners to deliver on time, within budget, and in full compliance with regulatory and quality requirements Responsibilities • Own the integrated timeline: Build and maintain the timeline and critical path; ensure consistency/quality of workstream plans; manage dependencies and the critical path, • Run program governance end-to-end: SteerCos, weekly/bi-weekly cadences, workstream reviews, risk reviews; standardized agendas, pre-reads, minutes, action tracking, and follow-ups, • Drive cross-functional and cross-regional alignment: Align functions and teams, proactively resolve blockers, accelerate decisions, • Institutionalize RAID management and mitigation tracking: ensure risks/issues are surfaced early, owned, and actively closed, • Drive stage-gate readiness: Orchestrate gate deliverables, coordinate cross-functional inputs, and ensure timely delivery & decisions, • Manage external partners and timelines (e.g., contract manufacturers): Together with Procurement, manage and track delivery, cost, and timing of external partners, • Support financial steering: Track cost center spends vs. plan, support forecasting, and quantify execution impacts (delay cost, scope changes), • Lead quarterly OKR planning and review cycles across functions and regions: Ensure measurable outcomes, accountability, and transparent progress reporting, • Institutionalize ways of working: Templates, standards, routines, playbooks, and lessons learned to scale the Consumer Eyecare PMO Required Knowledge & Experience • Proven experience in program/project management experience in complex, cross-functional environments; Consumer Healthcare/OTC/Pharma strongly preferred (MedTech acceptable), • Proven track record delivering multi-country product launches and/or large-scale programs with measurable outcomes (time, cost, quality), • Strong governance and execution experience: integrated planning, RAID discipline, action management, escalation judgment, and executive-ready reporting, • Experience with stage-gate governance and driving gate readiness, decision materials, and go/no-go recommendations, • Ability to drive accountability; excellent stakeholder management across functions, regions, and seniority levels, • Strong dependency management and structured problem-solving; comfortable translating ambiguity into executable plans, • External vendor/partner management experience (multi-party delivery, SOW governance, performance tracking), • Advanced proficiency with project management and reporting tools (e.g., Smartsheet/MS Project), plus advanced skills in MS PowerPoint/Excel, • High-quality written and verbal communication; able to synthesize complex inputs into clear management narratives, • Comfortable operating across time zones and cultures; high reliability, ownership mindset, and resilience under pressure Diversity is a part of ZEISS. We look forward to receiving your application regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, philosophy of life, disability, age, sexual orientation or identity.

Job Title: General Manager Location: Birmingham (The Mailbox) Salary: Competitive Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent About the Role: We’re recruiting for a General Manager to join a high-end, modern dining restaurant located in one of Birmingham’s most prestigious destinations. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced hospitality leader to take full ownership of day-to-day operations, team performance, and the overall guest experience. You will play a key role in maintaining exceptional standards while driving the commercial success and reputation of the restaurant. The role is ideal for someone with a strong background in premium or fine dining environments who is passionate about delivering outstanding service and building high-performing teams. Key Responsibilities: Restaurant Leadership & Operations • Lead the day-to-day operations of the restaurant, ensuring an exceptional guest experience, • Maintain high standards across food quality, service delivery, cleanliness, and overall hospitality, • Oversee stock control, supplier relationships, and ordering processes, • Manage and develop the full restaurant team including supervisors, servers, bartenders, and chefs, • Recruit, train, and mentor staff while fostering a positive and professional team culture, • Monitor business performance including sales, labour costs, and operational efficiency, • Work closely with senior stakeholders to drive revenue growth and profitability, • Minimum 3 years’ experience as a General Manager within a premium or fine dining environment, • Strong leadership and team management skills, • Excellent understanding of restaurant operations and service standards, • Good financial awareness, including labour cost control and sales performance, • Highly organised with the ability to manage a busy, fast-paced environment, • Strong communication skills and a genuine passion for hospitality What Our Client Offers: • Competitive salary (£40,000 – £45,000 depending on experience), • Performance-based bonus structure, • Opportunity to lead a well-established restaurant in a prime Birmingham location, • Autonomy to shape team culture and operational success, • A supportive and ambitious working environment How to Apply: If you’re an experienced hospitality leader looking for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you. About Us: We are a specialist recruitment agency connecting talented professionals with high-growth businesses across the UK. We focus on building long-term relationships and matching candidates with opportunities where they can thrive and make an impact.

Interim Commercial Officer – Defence (12-Month Maternity Cover) We are currently seeking an experienced Commercial Officer to join a high-profile MOD programme on a 12-month maternity cover contract. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a critical defence project, supporting post-contract commercial activities within a complex delivery environment. Location: Flexible – Birmingham (hybrid working options available) Security Clearance: Active SC clearance required Contract Type: Inside IR35 Day Rate: £300–£350 per day (umbrella) Key Responsibilities: • Lead and support post-contract commercial management across a major MOD programme, • Manage supplier relationships, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, • Handle contract variations, change control, and commercial risk mitigation, • Provide commercial insight and guidance to project and programme stakeholders, • Support dispute resolution and contract close-out activities as needed Key Requirements: • Proven experience in a Commercial Officer or similar role within defence or government programmes, • Strong background in post-contract management, • Prior experience working with the MOD or within defence environments, • Ideally experience with a private sector prime contractor, • Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills, • Active SC clearance is essential Desirable: • Familiarity with defence procurement processes and regulations, • Experience working in complex, multi-supplier programme environments This role offers the chance to play a key part in delivering vital defence capabilities while working within a collaborative and professional team. To apply or find out more, please get in touch with Sara on

Quantity Surveyor / Cost Consultant – Birmingham (Hybrid) Are you ready to work on some of the UK’s most exciting and complex projects while accelerating your career in a progressive, people-focused consultancy environment? We are seeking an ambitious Quantity Surveyor/Cost Consultant to join a high-performing Birmingham team delivering expert commercial and cost management services across a diverse portfolio of major projects. This is an outstanding opportunity to work within a respected multi-disciplinary consultancy known for technical excellence, innovation, and sustainable delivery. From major infrastructure schemes and public sector programmes to commercial developments and high-value residential projects, you will play a key role in shaping successful outcomes from concept through to completion. The Opportunity As part of a collaborative regional team, you will support the delivery of professional cost consultancy services on projects ranging from early feasibility studies through to final account settlement, many with values exceeding £100m. This role offers direct exposure to clients, senior stakeholders, and multidisciplinary delivery teams, giving you the platform to develop both commercially and professionally while working on landmark projects that make a real impact. What You’ll Be Doing • Preparing detailed cost plans, estimates, budgets, and benchmarking reports across multiple project stages, • Providing strategic commercial advice on design options, procurement routes, and cost certainty, • Supporting tender processes, contract administration, valuations, and change control procedures, • Advising clients on value engineering opportunities and cost-saving strategies without compromising quality, • Contributing to risk workshops and commercial reviews to identify opportunities and mitigate exposure, • Managing project costs throughout the lifecycle to ensure successful financial outcomes, • Building trusted relationships with clients, contractors, consultants, and internal teams, • Supporting delivery of sustainability-led and technically innovative project solutions What We’re Looking For • Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline, • Working toward or already holding MRICS (or equivalent professional membership), • Previous consultancy or client-side cost management experience preferred, • Strong understanding of construction contracts and procurement routes, • Experience preparing cost plans, estimates, and lifecycle commercial reporting, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, • Commercially astute, proactive, and solutions focused, • Ability to work independently while thriving in a team environment, • Eligible for SC clearance or willing to obtain it Why This Role Stands Out • Work on nationally significant and high-profile projects, • Exposure to schemes valued at £100m+, • Join a highly respected consultancy with strong career progression pathways, • Hybrid working model with flexibility and work-life balance, • Collaborative and inclusive team culture, • Strong commitment to professional development and chartership support, • Opportunity to shape sustainable, future-focused developments across the UK Location & Working Pattern Birmingham / Hybrid Working Typically 2–3 days in the office or on project sites, with flexibility depending on project requirements. Ready for Your Next Step? If you are a motivated Quantity Surveyor looking to join a consultancy where your voice is heard, your development is supported, and your work genuinely matters, this is an excellent next career move.

Hybrid: Leeds / Newcastle / Birmingham (3 days a week onsite) 6-Month Contract | ASAP Start In Scope IR35 Up to £420/day (Umbrella) The Opportunity We’re looking for an experienced Product Manager to join a high-impact digital programme within a central government environment. You’ll take ownership of established product roadmaps across AWS and a data platform, ensuring delivery stays on track while continuously aligning to user needs and strategic goals. This is a great opportunity to work at scale, influencing decisions across teams and helping shape critical public services. What You’ll Be Doing • Owning and evolving product roadmaps for AWS and data platforms, • Collaborating with the Lead Product Manager to shape product vision and strategy, • Prioritising backlogs based on value, effort, and strategic alignment, • Engaging with stakeholders and users to understand needs and define requirements, • Communicating complex technical concepts in a clear, accessible way, • Influencing cross-team priorities and advocating for the platform, • Facilitating agile ceremonies and ensuring a well-refined backlog What We’re Looking For • Proven experience as a Product Manager within UK Government or public sector, • Strong track record delivering technology products (ideally AWS or data platforms), • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, • Ability to translate complex technical challenges for non-technical audiences, • Experience working in agile, cross-functional teams Additional Info • Hybrid working – must be within commuting distance of Leeds, Newcastle, or Birmingham, • BPSS clearance required, • Maximum 2 CV submissions per supplier

Assistant Manager – Security Operations Centre (SOC) Assistant Manager – IGH Location: Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester Capability: Consulting Experience Level: Assistant Manager Type: Full Time Service Line: IGH Consulting Contract type: Permanent Job description Base Location: Birmingham/Bristol/Manchester – up to 4 days a week in the office. Other Office locations available nationally: The Security Operations Centre - Assistant Manager role will provide the pivotal function of planning, designing, building and sustaining SOC and Next-Generation SOC services, operating within the uppermost levels of Government. You will work as part of an elite team of specialists, advising government and industry clients on their largest, most complex, and highest profile strategic issues. Our team combines deep sector insight, expert consulting capabilities and trusted client relationships to design and implement solutions that span all aspects of our clients’ operations. We become immersed in our clients' organisations, applying sector knowledge and technology solutions to deliver the best possible outcomes and get it right first time. Operating from Birmingham, Bristol or Manchester we do work that matters, providing technical and advisory expertise to help our clients securely craft and deploy security control systems and operations technology. Why Join KPMG as an Assistant Manager within our Cyber Security function? Cyber security is one of the areas which KPMG has identified for tremendous investment and growth. Our clients face a challenging cyber threat and look to us to help them understand and respond to that threat. This is an opportunity to join a high performing team that works with a wide variety of clients, including Defence and National Security, which is a KPMG priority sector. That means we are a fast-growing team which presents exciting opportunities for a manager to lead impactful projects, drive our ambitious growth agenda and seek career progression. We are looking for an assistant manager who possesses high quality consulting skills and a record of delivering outstanding results when leading complex consulting projects focused on delivering Security Operations engagements and to support KPMG’s growth in this market. What will you be doing? • Support projects, or Security Operations workstreams within a larger programme, consulting with Partners, Directors and Senior Managers where appropriate., • Plan and shape the delivery of engagements, including work plans, timelines, project management and resource allocations., • Provide input on security operations capabilities and services., • Build and manage relationships with clients on a daily basis., • Drive the development of propositions and assets, bringing a National Security perspective to them. What will you need to do it? • Technical background, willingness to learn, and experience within a Security Operations Centre (SOC)., • Understanding of SOC tools and technologies, such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR and threat intelligence platforms., • Proven experience of managing SOC services and delivering improvements within a SOC environment., • Experience bringing a technology perspective to a broad range of client issues, demonstrating how technology can be used to address problems and realise opportunities., • Proven ability to support the development and delivery of security operating models that enable clients to get the most from their technology estate. Due to the nature of the work, it is essential for applicants to hold High Level current 'National Security Vetting’ aligned to a National Security organisation. Skills we’d love to see/Amazing Extras: • Managing teams, including the ability to structure complex projects., • Clear record of achievement and progression in a consulting firm or in a comparable environment within industry., • Degree level qualified, MSc in Information Security, IT or relevant STEM subjects., • Relevant cybersecurity certifications., • Consulting experience within a ‘Big 4’ consultancy, or mid-tier firm. Our Locations: We are open to talk to Security Operations talent across the country but our core hubs for this role are: • Birmingham, • Bristol, • Manchester Diversity and Inclusion: KPMG is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We believe that a diverse workforce is essential to our success and that everyone should have the opportunity to reach their full potential. Application To discuss this or wider Consulting roles with our recruitment team, all you need to do is apply, create a profile, upload your CV and begin to make your mark with KPMG. Find out more: Within Consulting we have a range of divisions and specialisms. Click the links to find out more below:

Job title: Head of Service – Public Protection Grade/Salary: Band Hay 1 (circa £80,000) Contract Type: Full time, Permanent Hours: 37 hours Location: Sandwell Council House, Oldbury (Hybrid) Information Pack: ___ Closing Date: 11/05/2026 Sandwell Council’s Environment & Public Protection Division is seeking a Head of Service – Public Protection to join its established team. As Head of Service, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for designated service areas, ensuring delivery aligns with the Council Plan and wider corporate priorities. You will lead service planning, performance improvement and transformation, manage significant budgets, and provide high‑level professional advice to senior officers, Cabinet Members and elected members. Working collaboratively across the organisation, you will contribute to corporate strategy, lead cross‑council initiatives, and deputise for the Service Director as required to ensure effective, efficient and customer‑focused service delivery. In this role you will: • Provide high‑level professional advice to the Council, Cabinet Members and senior leaders on environmental protection, regulatory and public protection services, preparing and presenting robust, evidence‑based reports., • Lead the effective and efficient delivery of the Council’s environmental protection and environmental enforcement services, ensuring statutory compliance and high professional standards., • Deliver customer‑focused Regulatory Services, including general licensing and taxi licensing, and fulfil the Council’s responsibilities as a Licensing Authority and local Weights and Measures Authority., • Lead the Council’s work on animal health and welfare, promoting the Animal Welfare Charter across the organisation and local communities., • Ensure the Council fulfils its statutory duties relating to pest control and infestations under relevant legislation, including the Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949 and the Environmental Protection Act 1990., • Support responsible business practices and protect residents through an effective Trading Standards service, including product safety and underage sales enforcement., • Ensure delivery of the Council’s Environmental Health responsibilities, including food hygiene and safety, statutory nuisance and health and safety enforcement., • Work closely with the Head of Public Realm to maintain high standards of street cleanliness through coordinated enforcement, with a particular focus on reducing fly‑tipping., • Lead the management and coordinated response to unauthorised encampments, working with internal and external partners to minimise impacts on residents., • Ensure the Council delivers its responsibilities under the Duty to Protect, safeguarding vulnerable individuals and communities., • Manage and coordinate the Environment and Public Protection Business Support Team, ensuring efficient and effective service support., • Provide expert advice on new and emerging legislation and best practice across environmental health, regulatory and enforcement functions., • Lead and support managers through effective performance management, adopting a high‑support / high‑challenge approach to drive improvement., • Ensure robust financial and resource management, delivering agreed outcomes and performance targets on time and within budget., • Represent the Council externally, building strong professional networks and partnerships to enhance reputation, learning and benchmarking., • Champion health, safety, wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion, consistently modelling the highest standards of public service leadership. Attributes that you would bring to the role: • Senior leadership experience within environmental health, regulatory services, public protection or enforcement‑based services in a complex, regulated environment., • Strong knowledge of environmental health, licensing, trading standards and enforcement legislation, with the ability to respond effectively to legislative change., • Proven ability to balance statutory responsibilities, customer focus and proportionate enforcement., • Experience of leading multi‑disciplinary teams and coordinating services across organisational boundaries., • Confidence and credibility in advising elected members and senior leaders on complex, sensitive and high‑risk issues., • Strong financial and performance‑management capability, with experience of delivering services within tight governance and budgetary controls., • A collaborative, partnership‑focused approach, with experience of working effectively with internal services, partner agencies and businesses., • A people‑centred leadership style, with a track record of engaging, motivating and developing teams in line with HR and OD best practice., • High levels of professional integrity, resilience and sound judgement, reflecting the standards expected of senior public office holders., • A strong commitment to the Council’s values, the ‘One Team’ culture and being a visible champion for change and continuous improvement. Why Sandwell Council? At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. We are proud to be a values‑led organisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitive remuneration package, and a strong focus on development. By joining us, you’ll play a key role in delivering services that make a real and lasting difference to thousands of people across the borough. To find out more, please visit our careers page: ___ Please submit a CV and supporting statement to Sukhy Lall on ___to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know. We place equality, diversity and inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognise and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives, backgrounds and identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly, and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees have equitable access to opportunities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace so that everyone has the support they need to perform at their best and succeed in their role. If you have any questions relating to equality, diversity, and inclusion, you can contact the EDI Team at . 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Job title: Head of Service – Waste and Fleet Services Grade/Salary: Band Hay 1 (circa £80,000) Contract Type: Full time, Permanent Hours: 37 hours Location: Sandwell Council House, Oldbury (Hybrid) Information Pack: Job Descriptions | We Are Sandwell Closing Date: 11/05/2026 Sandwell Council’s Environment & Public Protection Division is seeking a Head of Service – Waste and Fleet Services to join its established team. As Head of Service, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for designated service areas, ensuring delivery aligns with the Council Plan and wider corporate priorities. You will lead service planning, performance improvement and transformation, manage significant budgets, and provide high‑level professional advice to senior officers, Cabinet Members and elected members. Working collaboratively across the organisation, you will contribute to corporate strategy, lead cross‑council initiatives, and deputise for the Service Director as required to ensure effective, efficient and customer‑focused service delivery. In this role you will: • Provide high‑level professional advice to the Council, Cabinet Members and senior leaders on waste, street cleansing and fleet services, preparing and presenting evidence‑based reports and recommendations., • Act as the operational client for the Council’s Integrated Waste and Street Cleansing Contract and the Waste‑to‑Resource (W2R) disposal contract, ensuring strong client‑side governance and value for money., • Work in partnership with service providers to deliver high‑quality household waste and recycling services, maximising recycling rates and customer satisfaction., • Ensure waste disposal arrangements are sustainable, cost‑effective and aligned with best‑value principles., • Lead the development and continuous improvement of end‑to‑end customer processes, ensuring services are accessible, efficient and customer‑focused., • Through contractual arrangements, support the maintenance of high standards of street cleanliness and the prompt clearance of fly‑tipping., • Provide expert professional advice on waste, fleet and related services, with particular emphasis on new and emerging legislation and best practice., • Lead the delivery of an effective, compliant and efficient Fleet Service, ensuring all vehicles and equipment meet legislative, licensing and safety requirements., • Ensure the Council’s vehicle and equipment fleet is optimised, shared where possible, and surplus assets are identified and disposed of appropriately., • Drive the development of an environmentally sustainable fleet, supporting the transition to lower‑emission vehicles where practical and affordable., • Ensure robust financial and resource management across all areas of responsibility, delivering agreed performance outcomes on time and within budget., • Lead and support managers through effective performance management, adopting a constructive high‑support / high‑challenge approach., • Represent the Council externally with partners, agencies and professional networks, strengthening the Council’s reputation and influence regionally and nationally., • Champion health, safety, wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion, modelling the highest standards of public service and professional conduct. Attributes that you would bring to the role: • Proven experience operating at a senior level within waste, environmental, infrastructure or similarly complex operational services., • Strong client‑side contract management capability, including experience of managing large‑scale outsourced services and strategic partnerships., • A sound understanding of waste, recycling, fleet and environmental legislation, with the ability to translate regulatory change into effective service delivery., • Demonstrable financial and commercial acumen, including budget management, cost control and value‑for‑money decision‑making., • A customer‑focused mindset, with experience of improving end‑to‑end service processes and enhancing the customer journey., • The ability to work collaboratively with elected members, senior leaders, service providers and partners to resolve complex or sensitive issues., • Strong people‑management skills, with a track record of leading performance, engagement and staff development in line with HR and OD best practice., • A proactive, improvement‑focused approach, with experience of service transformation, sustainability initiatives and continuous improvement., • High levels of professional integrity, resilience and judgement, reflecting the standards expected of senior public office holders., • A commitment to the Council’s values and ‘One Team’ culture, acting as a visible champion for change, accountability and collaboration. Why Sandwell Council? At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. We are proud to be a values‑led organisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitive remuneration package, and a strong focus on development. By joining us, you’ll play a key role in delivering services that make a real and lasting difference to thousands of people across the borough. To find out more, please visit our careers page: We Are Sandwell – We Are Sandwell Please submit a CV and supporting statement to Sukhy Lall on Click here to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know. We place equality, diversity and inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognise and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives, backgrounds and identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly, and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees have equitable access to opportunities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace so that everyone has the support they need to perform at their best and succeed in their role. If you have any questions relating to equality, diversity, and inclusion, you can contact the EDI Team at . 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Job title: Head of Service – Parks & Visitor Services Grade/Salary: Band Hay 1 (circa £80,000) Contract Type: Full time, Permanent Hours: 37 hours Location: Sandwell Council House, Oldbury (Hybrid) Information Pack: ___ Closing Date: 11/05/2026 Sandwell Council’s Environment & Public Protection Division is seeking a Head of Service – Parks & Visitor Services to join its established team. As Head of Service, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for designated service areas, ensuring delivery aligns with the Council Plan and wider corporate priorities. You will lead service planning, performance improvement and transformation, manage significant budgets, and provide high‑level professional advice to senior officers, Cabinet Members and elected members. Working collaboratively across the organisation, you will contribute to corporate strategy, lead cross‑council initiatives, and deputise for the Service Director as required to ensure effective, efficient and customer‑focused service delivery. In this role you will: • Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Council’s parks and visitor services, delivering high‑quality, inclusive and customer‑focused experiences for residents and visitors., • Maximise the use, enjoyment and accessibility of parks and attractions, ensuring they are valued community assets that balance public enjoyment with environmental sustainability., • Drive commercial performance and financial sustainability across the service, including catering, retail, attractions and concessions., • Lead the development and delivery of engaging events programmes that attract residents to parks and open spaces and support the Council’s wider civic and corporate priorities., • Ensure the highest standards of operational management, securing and maintaining external accreditations and recognition such as Green Flag and Visit England where possible., • Lead the procurement, commissioning and management of external operators and concession contracts where these deliver best value., • Work with senior colleagues to deliver capital investment and improvement projects in parks and open spaces, ensuring delivery to time, cost and quality., • Promote and maintain the highest standards of animal welfare across the Council’s open spaces and visitor attractions., • Provide high‑level, evidence‑based professional advice to the Council, Cabinet Members and senior leaders, including the preparation and presentation of reports., • Lead, motivate and develop managers and teams through effective performance management, creating a culture of accountability, inclusion and high performance., • Ensure robust financial management, with clear accountability for budgets, resources, risks, outcomes and performance targets., • Represent the Council externally, building effective partnerships, contributing regionally and nationally, and enhancing the Council’s reputation., • Champion health, safety, wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion, consistently modelling the highest standards of public service leadership. Attributes that you would bring to the role: • Proven senior leadership experience within a complex, customer‑facing service, ideally within a public sector or similarly accountable environment., • The ability to successfully balance commercial opportunity, community value and environmental responsibility., • Demonstrable experience of service transformation, continuous improvement and delivering change at scale., • Strong financial and commercial acumen, with experience of budget management, commissioning and value‑for‑money decision‑making., • Credibility and confidence to advise senior officers and Elected Members on complex or sensitive issues., • Excellent stakeholder management and partnership‑working skills, with experience of influencing across organisational boundaries., • A strong people‑focused leadership style, with a track record of engaging, developing and empowering managers and teams., • A clear commitment to high standards of governance, health and safety, animal welfare and legislative compliance., • Professional integrity, resilience and sound judgement, reflecting the highest standards expected of public office holders., • A commitment to the Council’s values, the ‘One Team’ culture and being a visible champion of change and continuous service improvement. Why Sandwell Council? At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. We are proud to be a values‑led organisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitive remuneration package, and a strong focus on development. By joining us, you’ll play a key role in delivering services that make a real and lasting difference to thousands of people across the borough. To find out more, please visit our careers page: ___ Please submit a CV and supporting statement to Sukhy Lall on ___to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know. We place equality, diversity and inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognise and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives, backgrounds and identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly, and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees have equitable access to opportunities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace so that everyone has the support they need to perform at their best and succeed in their role. If you have any questions relating to equality, diversity, and inclusion, you can contact the EDI Team at . If you wish to apply as Care Leaver or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure to state this when submitting your CV. If you have a disability and require assistance in submitting your CV, please contact

ROLE: Senior Protection & Control Engineer At Mitie, our people are our greatest strength, and our promise is to create a place to work where you can thrive and be your best every day. We're looking for a Senior Protection & Control Engineer who will lead the technical delivery and design of HV and EHV protection and control systems for renewable and utility‑scale infrastructure projects. Role Responsibilities • Provide day‑to‑day technical leadership and management of a protection and control engineering team, ensuring the safe, reliable and efficient operation of HV and EHV substations up to 400kV., • Lead the design, specification and configuration of complete protection and control systems, including setting project‑specific protection philosophies and ensuring compliance with Grid Code, ENA G99, DNO and TSO standards., • Review tender and contract documentation, define protection scopes of work, and deliver high‑quality technical documentation, drawings and calculations throughout the project lifecycle., • Act as technical authority across projects, resolving engineering challenges, coordinating multi‑disciplinary interfaces, and ensuring “right‑first‑time” delivery aligned with quality assurance processes., • Mentor and develop junior engineers, embed CDM 2015 principles, and promote safety and sustainability by design across all engineering activities. Required Qualifications • Degree, HND or HNC in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems preferred)., • Significant experience (10+ years) designing HV and EHV protection and control systems from 11kV to 132kV and ideally up to 400kV., • Strong working knowledge of British and international standards, including Grid Code, ENA G99, and DNO/TSO requirements., • Proven experience leading or technically managing specialist electrical design teams., • Working knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 and the designer's role under CDM. What's in it for you? • The opportunity to lead technically complex, high‑impact HV and renewable energy projects., • A collaborative working environment with a strong focus on technical excellence and professional development., • Hybrid working with long‑term career progression in a growing engineering function. There's a place for you at Mitie – join us today!

Lead Project Engineer Overview Our client is seeking an experienced Lead Project Engineer to coordinate and manage multi‑discipline engineering activities across large capital infrastructure projects. The role is responsible for driving safe, compliant, and high‑quality engineering delivery from early optioneering and design through to project delivery, in accordance with governance and assurance requirements. This position plays a critical role in ensuring engineering scope is delivered to programme, quality, and safety expectations, while effectively managing technical risk and stakeholder engagement. Role Details • Location: Home based, with occasional site visits for meetings, • Contract Length: 12 months (with potential extension), • Security Clearance: BPSS, • Hours: Full‑time, • Rate: £750 per day (PAYE Umbrella), • Interview Format: Microsoft Teams Key Responsibilities Engineering Leadership & Coordination • Coordinate all engineering inputs and outputs across the project lifecycle, from optioneering and initial design through to delivery., • Chair regular engineering coordination meetings to drive design progress and collaboration between engineering disciplines., • Chair engineering risk meetings to identify, manage, and mitigate engineering, safety, quality, and programme risks., • Drive design maturity and ensure engineering scope is delivered to required quality, safety, and programme milestones., • Ensure compliance with engineering standards, specifications, and policies; where non‑compliance is unavoidable, support the Deviation from Specification process., • Coordinate and lead gated assurance activities, including:, • Site visits, • Senior Reviews, • Operational Engagement, • HAZID, HAZOP, and HAZCON workshops, • Design Authority and Technical Authority Reviews (as required), • Prepare and manage key gate documentation, including:, • Design Management Plan, • Design Risk Management Index (DRMI), • Design Authority Reports, • Manage engineering risk registers and ensure risks are appropriately mitigated or escalated., • Manage design changes in accordance with change control processes, preparing and coordinating all required documentation., • Manage and maintain the Technical Query (TQ) register throughout delivery., • Coordinate contractor engineering deliverables and ensure timely review, technical assurance, and sign‑off., • Coordinate engineering inputs into Works Information (WI) packages., • Work closely with Operations, Asset Management, Project Assurance, Design Authorities, and external contractors to ensure alignment and compliance. Skills and Experience • Proven experience coordinating multi‑discipline engineering teams within large, regulated infrastructure or utility environments, ideally within electricity transmission or distribution., • Demonstrable experience managing engineering inputs through optioneering, concept, early design, and delivery phases., • Strong capability in chairing and facilitating engineering design and risk meetings to drive collaboration and decision‑making., • Significant experience managing engineering and design risk, including HAZID, HAZOP, and HAZCON activities., • Proven ability to drive design maturity and deliver engineering scope to agreed quality, safety, environmental, and programme requirements., • Sound knowledge of engineering standards, policies, and specifications, with experience managing deviations where necessary., • Experience managing design changes and engineering change control processes., • Strong understanding of gated project governance and assurance within large capital projects., • Proven experience preparing and managing Design Management Plans, DRMI, Works Information inputs, and Design Authority Reports., • Confident managing Technical Queries and coordinating timely technical responses during delivery., • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience engaging senior engineers, operational teams, assurance functions, and contractors., • Ability to make balanced technical judgements and escalate risks and decisions appropriately., • Demonstrable experience supporting Project Assurance Reviews (PAR).

Our client are best described as an International Buildings Main Contractor with an appetite for risk.\n\nThey negotiate a huge volume of work at single source due to past performances, business relations and there genuine capability to delivery to PROGRAM.\n\nThis group as SO client focused that they will ensure they do everything to over achieve on client expectations.\n\nFor these reasons the Operations Manager & Group Construction Director are seeking 2 Number Works Managers to cover the North & South Area of England.\n\nThis will involve being based on site for 2-5 Month periods to drive the program, technical and productivity. Can you help take a contaminate site from BULK Excavation to Piling, Concrete Slab and Super Structure ?\n\nCan you remove the excuses and nonsense on site to ensure that the program can be hit. Can you push for best practice and ensure that the right quality standards are hit alongside what will be an aggressive program.\n\nIf called upon can you work in the Head Office tendering team to add key input and advice to large sub-contract packages worth £2-30 Million.\n\nThis client is open to hiring someone coming out of the Sub-Contracting world or Main contracting. You must be open to working in teams , taking accountability and genuinely standing by your decisions.\n\nClient:\n\n * Projects across 12 Countries\n\n * Role is based purely in the United Kingdom\n\n * The right employee must be open to travel as it's the culture of the business\n\n * Employ over 450 Permanent staff\n\n * First class in how they operate and treat people (NO cutting corners)\n\n * Turnover in excess of $1 Billion\n\n * Incredibly strong financial track records\n\n * Good relationships with Key Supply Chain Providers (They've grown to support this business )\n\nDo you match the following :\n\n * Experience in a Leadership capacity on site working in the UK for a Civil Engineering business\n\n * Happy to travel and work away if needed as its the "CULTURE" OF THE GROUP\n\n * Have put labor to work and seen direct out puts and productivity. You understand how many hours / days / shifts that\n\n * Can you technically pull apart a program and look at numbers, work force deliverables & achievable' s\n\n * CV & career history shows loyalty , success & progression\n\n * Clear experience and understanding of concrete & earthworks\n\n * Strong communication skills. This will be demonstrated through the hiring process with NSR Associates!\n\nBenefits:\n\n * Basic Annual Salary Range of £(phone number removed) Basic for exceptional candidates that can add value at all stages\n\n * Car Allowance of 8-11 % of annual salary\n\n * Bonus up to 15-25% of annual\n\n * Overtime paid if needed to work on the weekend\n\n * Annual Pay Review\n\n * Business related travel paid\n\n * All accommodation paid if needed to work away

Building Safety Manager – Birmingham – Housing Client \n £65,038 per annum\n 37 hours per week\n Permanent\n\n Overview of the role\n We are currently recruiting for a Building Safety Manager on behalf of a leading Housing Association based in Birmingham. This role sits within the Building Safety Directorate and reports directly to the Head of Fire Safety.\n\n You will take ownership of a programme of fire safety and building safety investment works across a diverse housing portfolio, with a focus on high-rise and higher-risk buildings. Working alongside two existing Building Safety Managers, you will play a key role in ensuring compliance with post-Grenfell legislation and the requirements outlined within PAS 8673-2.\n\n This is a technically demanding role requiring a strong understanding of fire and building safety, alongside proven experience delivering complex, safety-critical projects within a social housing or similar environment.\n\n Responsibilities\n\nDevelop and manage a programme of fire safety and building safety projects derived from FRA actions, safety case requirements and regulatory expectations\nDeliver multiple concurrent projects, ensuring they meet scope, budget, quality and time requirements\nImplement robust project controls including risk management, financial tracking, reporting and audit readiness\nEnsure compliance with relevant legislation including the Building Safety Act, Fire Safety Order and CDM Regulations\nCoordinate internal teams, contractors and consultants to ensure safe and compliant delivery\nManage contractor performance, procurement processes and project budgets\nSupport the maintenance of Golden Thread information and ensure accurate project records\nEngage with residents and stakeholders, ensuring clear communication throughout project delivery\nWork closely with Fire Safety, Asset Management and Housing teams to align safety and investment programmesRequirements\n\nDemonstrable experience in building safety, fire safety, or landlord compliance within social housing or a similar sector\nExperience delivering FRA programmes and remediation works across higher-risk buildings\nStrong knowledge of building safety legislation, including the Building Safety Act and relevant PAS/BS standards\nExperience in project and programme management, including financial and contract management\nProfessional membership or chartered status (e.g. RICS, CIOB, IFE, IOSH, IIRSM) or working towards\nDegree or Level 6+ qualification in Building/Construction, Fire Engineering, Building Safety or Asset/Facilities Management\nFire Safety or Building Safety qualification (Level 5–7 desirable)\nExperience working with external stakeholders such as Fire Services and regulators\nStrong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders\nFull UK driving licenceContact: James Glover at Service Care Solutions on\n\n (phone number removed)\n or via email at (url removed)

Graduate / Assistant Transport Planner\n\nLocation: Birmingham\n Salary: £25,000 - £35,000 (DOE) + Benefits\n Type: Full-Time | Permanent\n\nGraduate / Assistant Transport Planner - Birmingham\n\nAre you a Graduate Transport Planner or early-career professional looking to build your career within a growing and well-established consultancy? \nAn excellent opportunity has arisen for a Graduate / Assistant Transport Planner to join a multi-disciplinary consultancy in Birmingham, working on a wide range of development and infrastructure projects across the UK. \nThis is an ideal role for someone looking to gain hands-on experience across transport assessments, modelling and development planning, while benefiting from structured support and clear career progression.\n\nThe Opportunity\n\nYou'll be joining a collaborative and supportive team delivering transport planning services across a diverse range of projects, including:\n\nResidential developments\nCommercial and mixed-use schemes\nEducation and healthcare projects\nRetail, logistics and industrial sites\nRegeneration and public sector schemes\nYou'll gain exposure to projects from initial feasibility and planning stages through to detailed analysis and delivery, working closely with experienced planners and engineers.\n\nThe Role\n\nAs a Graduate / Assistant Transport Planner, you'll support the delivery of transport planning projects across multiple sectors. \nResponsibilities will include:\n\nAssisting with Transport Assessments, Statements and Travel Plans\nSupporting data collection, analysis and reporting\nAssisting with junction capacity assessments and traffic modelling\nPreparing technical reports and supporting documentation\nLiaising with internal teams and external stakeholders\nSupporting senior team members across a range of projects\n\nWhat We're Looking For\n\nA degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography or a related discipline\nUp to 2 years' experience (including placements) in transport planning or a related field\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills\nGood written and verbal communication skills\nInterest in development planning and infrastructure projects\nExperience or exposure to software such as: \nJunctions 9 / ARCADY / PICADY (desirable)\nGIS or Excel-based analysis tools (beneficial)\n\nWhy Apply?\n\nExcellent opportunity to kick-start your career in transport planning\nExposure to a wide range of interesting and varied projects\nSupportive team with structured development and mentoring\nClear progression pathway within a growing consultancy\nCollaborative and friendly working environment\nIf you are seeking a transport planning role and want a strong option at a consultancy that can support your growth, apply directly or contact Michael from Aldwych Consulting on (phone number removed).\n\nAldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.\n\nCandidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.\n\nFor the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

Temporary Mains Electrical Team Lead\n\nTechnical Events Team\nLocation: Birmingham\nSalary: Competitive, dependent on skills and experience\nContract: Annualised hours (flexible shift patterns)\n\nAbout the Role\n\n We are seeking a skilled and proactive Mains Services Team Lead to join our Technical Events Team. This is a hands-on, multi‑skilled role suited to a professional with an electrical bias, who thrives in a fast‑paced, live-events environment.\n \nYou will lead the installation, testing, and removal of temporary mains distribution services to support a broad range of major events and exhibitions. Working to demanding deadlines, you will take ownership of service delivery while ensuring the highest standards of health, safety, and customer service.\n \nThis role requires flexibility, strong leadership skills, and a positive, solutions‑focused attitude.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nEvent Delivery & Planning\n\nLead the installation, testing, and removal of temporary mains services for live events\nPlan and organise work schedules to meet challenging event deadlines\nWork collaboratively within the wider Technical Events Team to ensure seamless event preparationHealth, Safety & Compliance\n\nEnsure all works are carried out in line with company policies, procedures, and safety standards\nAdhere to Method Statements and Risk Assessments for all tasks\nPromote safe working practices and maintain a safe working environment at all timesAdministration & Reporting\n\nAccurately document all tasks in line with managed services procedures\nMaintain electronic and paper records using site‑specific systems\nReport on asset condition, identifying required upgrades and repairsFinancial & Resource Management\n\nManage consumable stores responsibly to prevent waste\nSupport efficient use of materials and resourcesCustomer & Professional Standards\n\nPresent a professional image at all times\nDeliver excellent customer service to clients and stakeholders\nMaintain and develop technical and professional skills through continuous learningAdditional Duties\n\nSupport other areas of the managed services contract when required\nUndertake additional duties as requested by management\n\nSkills & Experience (Desirable)\n\nNVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical or Plumbing\nCity & Guilds 18th Edition\nCity & Guilds 2330 / 2360 Level 3 or equivalent\nAwareness of other mechanical services such as compressed air and gas\nStrong communication skills at all levels\nHighly organised with excellent attention to detail\nComputer literate (Word, Excel, Outlook)\nForklift driving licence\n\nReporting Line\n\nAccountable to the Technical Events Team Supervisor\n\nWhy Join Us?\n\n This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering high‑profile events within a collaborative technical team. You'll enjoy a varied role, flexible working patterns, and ongoing opportunities for development in a dynamic environment

Are you a skilled Carpenter with a broad range of maintenance expertise? Our client is currently recruiting for a Carpenter to join their dedicated Disrepair & Litigation team in the Midlands.\n\n In this role, you will be a key part of a major social housing contract, delivering essential repairs and maintenance to a diverse portfolio of residential properties, ranging from low-rise to high-rise buildings across the region.\n\n The Role As a Carpenter, you will focus on high-quality service delivery and resolving maintenance issues effectively.\nYour key duties will include:\n \nRepairs & Maintenance: Carrying out various carpentry-led tasks on social housing properties to a high standard. \nFirst-Time Fix: Taking ownership of assigned work to resolve issues on the first visit, minimising disruption to residents. \nMulti-Skilled Support: Utilising your skills in plastering, plumbing, tiling, or painting and decorating to complete comprehensive repairs. \nOperational Efficiency: Completing all tasks within allocated budgets and timelines. \nHealth & Safety: Working in strict accordance with company Health and Safety policies to ensure a safe environment for yourself and the community. \nIndependence: Working professionally with minimal supervision while maintaining a strong commitment to workmanship. You\nTo be successful in this role, you will need to be a versatile tradesperson with a proactive attitude:\n \nTrade Background: Proven experience in a primary carpentry role (Essential). \nMulti-Skilled Ability: Confidence in additional trades such as plastering, plumbing, tiling, or decorating (Essential). \nDriving Licence: A full UK driving licence with a maximum of 5 points. \nSector Experience: Previous experience working within a social housing environment (Desirable). \nProfessionalism: A strong understanding of technical developments and legal requirements within the trade. Package & Benefits This is a temporary opportunity to work with a leading property services firm that is committed to delivering quality maintenance and retrofit services.\n \nPay Rate: £20.00 – £23.00 per hour. \nHours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 16:30. \nLocation: Midlands (Travel within the local area required). \nEquipment: A company van and fuel card are provided for work requirements. Apply Now! Ready to use your skills to make a difference in social housing? Don’t miss this opportunity to join a major regional contract.\n To apply for the position of Carpenter, click ‘Apply Now’ and submit your CV. Interviews are taking place now

Learning Support Assistant\n\nLocation: Birmingham\n Salary: £90-£100 per day (dependent on experience)\n Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time / Temporary to Permanent\n Start Date: ASAP\n\nAbout the Role\n\nA welcoming and inclusive school in Birmingham is looking to appoint a committed Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join their dedicated team. This is a fantastic opportunity to support pupils in their academic and personal development while gaining valuable experience within the education sector.\n\nWorking closely with teachers and the SEN team, you will support students who require additional help to access the curriculum and fully engage in classroom learning.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nProvide 1:1 and small group support to pupils in the classroom.\nAssist teachers with lesson delivery and classroom activities.\nSupport students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), including autism, ADHD, and learning difficulties.\nHelp maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment.\nAdapt learning materials to suit the needs of individual pupils.\nMonitor and report on student progress to teachers and SEN staff.\nEncourage students' confidence, independence, and engagement in learning.\nProvide emotional and behavioural support where required.\n\nRequirements\n\nExperience working with children or young people is desirable.\nA genuine passion for supporting students and helping them succeed.\nStrong communication and teamwork skills.\nA patient, empathetic, and proactive approach to supporting learners.\nRelevant qualifications such as a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification are advantageous but not essential.\n\nWhat's on Offer\n\nA supportive and friendly school environment.\nOpportunities for training and professional development.\nValuable experience for those looking to progress in education, teaching, or SEN support.\nThe opportunity to make a real difference in students' lives.\n\nHow to Apply\n\nIf you are passionate about supporting young people and would like to develop your career within education, we would love to hear from you.\n\nPlease submit your CV, and a member of the recruitment team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity further.\n\nINDHBB

Permanent opportunities – £40,000 + £5,500 car allowance\nHybrid working model\n\nThe Role:\n\nAs the Building Surveyor, you will support the delivery of contractor-led repairs, major works and planned investment programmes, working closely with senior colleagues to translate strategic asset plans into effective operational delivery. You will oversee works over £1k, contribute to procurement and contract management, undertake Fire Risk Assessments and asbestos re-inspections, and play a vital role in ensuring compliance, safety and value for money across the portfolio.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\n * Oversee day-to-day delivery of repairs and works over £1k via external contractors\n\n * Support delivery of planned investment and major works programmes\n\n * Undertake Fire Risk Assessments and asbestos re-inspections and ensure actions are completed\n\n * Assist in procurement and tendering for repairs and planned works\n\n * Monitor budgets, control expenditure and identify efficiencies\n\n * Manage contractor performance, KPIs and service standards\n\n * Maintain robust compliance certification and remedial action records using property systems\n\n * Support the coordination of planned works aligned to long-term asset strategy\n\n * Provide technical advice on investment works across housing and corporate buildings\n\n * Build strong relationships with contractors, internal teams and external partners\n\n * Track performance, manage risks and report progress against KPIs\n\n * Mentor and support Trainee Surveyors\n\nWhat We’re Looking For:\n\n * Experience working as a Property or Building Surveyor within housing, maintenance or a related sector\n\n * Strong knowledge of planned investment, major repairs and property compliance\n\n * Understanding of fire safety, asbestos management and health & safety regulations\n\n * Experience of contractor management, budget control and procurement processes\n\n * Strong communication skills and confidence working with a wide range of stakeholders\n\n * Ability to manage a varied workload and make evidence-based decisions\n\n * Customer-focused, proactive and collaborative approach\n\n * Comfortable working with vulnerable adults and within supported housing environments\n\nQualifications Required:\n\n * CIH qualification (Level 3) or willingness to work towards\n\n * Surveying or construction qualification (HNC or above) or willingness to work towards\n\n * Fire Risk Assessment Level 3 (or willingness to work towards)\n\n * Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle\n\n * Enhanced DBS clearance

Highways Technician\n\nLocation: Birmingham\n Salary: £33,000 - £40,000 (DOE) + Benefits\n Type: Full-Time | Permanent\n\nHighways Technician - Birmingham\n\nAre you a Highways Technician with experience in infrastructure design looking for a role where you can work across the full project lifecycle, rather than being limited to one area? \nAn established and growing transport & infrastructure consultancy is looking to appoint a Highways Technician into its Birmingham office. This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative team delivering a wide range of development and infrastructure projects across the UK.\n\nThe Opportunity\n\nYou'll be part of a well-rounded consultancy offering services across:\n\nHighways design\nTransport planning\nDrainage\nEnvironmental services\nThis integrated approach means you'll contribute to projects from early-stage design through to detailed delivery, working closely with engineers and planners across multiple disciplines. \nProjects are varied and include:\n\nResidential developments\nCommercial and mixed-use schemes\nEducation facilities\nLogistics and industrial sites\nRegeneration and public sector projects\nThis is an ideal opportunity for a technician looking for variety, stability, and long-term development within a supportive team.\n\nThe Role\n\nAs a Highways Technician, you'll support the technical delivery of highway and infrastructure design packages across a range of projects. \nResponsibilities will include:\n\nProducing 2D and 3D drawings for highways and infrastructure schemes\nAssisting with the design of roads, junctions, roundabouts and pavements\nSupporting the preparation of technical drawings and design packages\nWorking with engineers to develop coordinated and buildable designs\nUsing AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D to produce high-quality outputs\nUpdating drawings throughout project stages\nCollaborating with transport planners, drainage engineers and wider project teams\n\nWhat We're Looking For\n\nExperience as a Highways Technician / CAD Technician within infrastructure design\nBackground in: \nRoads\nJunctions / roundabouts\nPavement design (desirable)\nStrong AutoCAD skills\nExperience with Civil 3D (beneficial)\nExperience working within a consultancy environment\nGood attention to detail and ability to produce accurate technical drawings\nStrong communication skills and a team-focused approach\n\nWhy Apply?\n\nExposure to the full project lifecycle across multiple disciplines\nVaried and interesting workload across different sectors\nCollaborative, close-knit team environment\nStrong pipeline of work and long-term stability\nOpportunity to develop your technical skills and progress your careerIf you're a civils technician looking for something new, apply direct or contact Michael from Aldwych Consulting (phone number removed)\n\nAldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.\n\nCandidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.\n\nFor the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

Quantity Surveyor / Cost Consultant - Birmingham (Hybrid)\n \n Are you ready to work on some of the UK's most exciting and complex projects while accelerating your career in a progressive, people-focused consultancy environment?\n \n We are seeking an ambitious Quantity Surveyor/Cost Consultant to join a high-performing Birmingham team delivering expert commercial and cost management services across a diverse portfolio of major projects. This is an outstanding opportunity to work within a respected multi-disciplinary consultancy known for technical excellence, innovation, and sustainable delivery.\n \n From major infrastructure schemes and public sector programmes to commercial developments and high-value residential projects, you will play a key role in shaping successful outcomes from concept through to completion.\n The Opportunity\n As part of a collaborative regional team, you will support the delivery of professional cost consultancy services on projects ranging from early feasibility studies through to final account settlement, many with values exceeding £100m.\n This role offers direct exposure to clients, senior stakeholders, and multidisciplinary delivery teams, giving you the platform to develop both commercially and professionally while working on landmark projects that make a real impact.\n What You'll Be Doing\n \nPreparing detailed cost plans, estimates, budgets, and benchmarking reports across multiple project stages \nProviding strategic commercial advice on design options, procurement routes, and cost certainty \nSupporting tender processes, contract administration, valuations, and change control procedures \nAdvising clients on value engineering opportunities and cost-saving strategies without compromising quality \nContributing to risk workshops and commercial reviews to identify opportunities and mitigate exposure \nManaging project costs throughout the lifecycle to ensure successful financial outcomes \nBuilding trusted relationships with clients, contractors, consultants, and internal teams \nSupporting delivery of sustainability-led and technically innovative project solutions What We're Looking For\n \nDegree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline \nWorking toward or already holding MRICS (or equivalent professional membership) \nPrevious consultancy or client-side cost management experience preferred \nStrong understanding of construction contracts and procurement routes \nExperience preparing cost plans, estimates, and lifecycle commercial reporting \nExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills \nCommercially astute, proactive, and solutions focused \nAbility to work independently while thriving in a team environment \nEligible for SC clearance or willing to obtain it Why This Role Stands Out\n \nWork on nationally significant and high-profile projects \nExposure to schemes valued at £100m+ \nJoin a highly respected consultancy with strong career progression pathways \nHybrid working model with flexibility and work-life balance \nCollaborative and inclusive team culture \nStrong commitment to professional development and chartership support \nOpportunity to shape sustainable, future-focused developments across the UK Location & Working Pattern\n Birmingham / Hybrid Working\n Typically 2-3 days in the office or on project sites, with flexibility depending on project requirements.\n Ready for Your Next Step?\n If you are a motivated Quantity Surveyor looking to join a consultancy where your voice is heard, your development is supported, and your work genuinely matters, this is an excellent next career move

Senior Health & Safety Manager – HS2\nLocation: London (Euston) OR Birmingham | Hybrid working (3 days office-based)\nSalary: London: £75,000 – £87,674 / Birmingham £70,000 – £81,375 + 12% pen & pkg\nNext Step Future progression opportunities 4 Head of H&S roles (£100 – 120k + Pkg)\nWe are seeking a qualified Senior Health & Safety professional with experience delivering large, complex design and build projects across a broad range of sectors, including rail, civil engineering, manufacturing, utilities, power, nuclear, airports, stations, infrastructure, complex buildings, facilities, local authorities, and higher education.\nThis pivotal Senior Health & Safety roles supporting High Speed Two, the largest infrastructure programme in Europe, offering the opportunity to influence safety outcomes at scale across a nationally significant project.\nRole Overview\nHigh Speed Two (HS2) is seeking Senior Health & Safety Manager to support the delivery of the UK’s new high-speed railway. This is a client-side role within HS2’s Rail Systems Alliance, a collaborative delivery model established to deliver nine major rail systems contracts under a design and build framework – each contract valued c£500m - £4bn\nThe role will focus on providing senior Health & Safety leadership across 1–2 rail systems contracts, ensuring HS2’s health, safety, and occupational health standards are embedded throughout design and delivery. The initial phase of the programme is design-led (approximately the first two years), followed by construction and commissioning.\nThe Rail Systems Alliance\nThe Rail Systems Alliance is a unique integrated delivery model, bringing together HS2 and multiple rail systems contractors to deliver signalling, HV power, M&E systems, communications, and related railway systems. Each contractor holds an individual Design & Build contract with HS2, alongside participation in the Alliance to promote collaboration, innovation, and improved safety outcomes.\nKey Responsibilities\n * Provide senior Health & Safety leadership across assigned rail systems contracts\n * Embed and role-model HS2’s “Safe at Heart” culture across HS2 and the supply chain\n * Support Health & Safety by Design, identifying and reducing risks during planning and design stages\n * Provide risk-based Health, Safety, and Occupational Health assurance throughout design and delivery\n * Ensure compliance with HS2 safety standards, policies, and assurance processes\n * Support and oversee investigation of health, safety, and security incidents\n * Work collaboratively with contractors, designers, and HS2 teams to resolve issues early and effectively\n * Use analysis of incidents, near misses, and working practices to identify trends and drive improvement\nStakeholder Environment\nThe role is based within a co-located, collaborative environment, working closely with multiple rail systems contractors, designers, and HS2 teams. Success in this role requires strong leadership, influencing capability, and the ability to align multiple organisations to common safety goals and ways of working.\nSkills & Experience Required\n * Proven experience in a Senior Health & Safety Manager role on large, complex design and build projects.\n * Background in sectors such as rail, infrastructure, utilities, energy, nuclear, airports, complex buildings, manufacturing, or similar\n * Strong experience of Health & Safety by Design, including early risk identification and mitigation\n * Understanding of Occupational Health, particularly in relation to operations and maintenance activities\n * Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead across multi-organisational environments\n * Experience embedding and improving Health & Safety culture on complex programmes\n * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills\n * Professional Health & Safety qualification equivalent to NEBOSH Diploma, Chartered, Degree qualified etc\nCandidate Profile\nCandidate may come from client, consultancy, or contractor backgrounds. You will be a collaborative, proactive leader with strong communication skills and the ability to operate effectively in a complex, integrated delivery environment

Contracts Manager\n\nWe are working with a leading property services provider delivering essential maintenance and refurbishment works across the social housing sector. With an established presence across the Midlands, the organisation supports a large and diverse client base, maintaining thousands of homes and ensuring residents live in safe, compliant, and well-maintained environments.\n\nPosition: Contracts Manager\n\nLocation: West Midlands\n\nSalary: Up to £61,000 per annum + £5,000 car allowance + package\n\nContract Type: Permanent\n\nStart date: Immediately available\n\nThe Role:\n\nAn opportunity has arisen for an experienced Contracts Manager to lead the delivery of multiple housing maintenance contracts. You will be responsible for driving operational performance, ensuring compliance, and delivering high-quality services across reactive, planned, and disrepair works.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nLead the delivery of multiple repairs and maintenance contracts\nManage operatives and subcontractors to achieve KPIs and service standards\nBuild and maintain strong relationships with clients, residents, and stakeholders\nOversee contract performance, financial outcomes, and customer satisfaction\nEnsure compliance with Health & Safety legislation and regulatory standards\nMonitor quality through site inspections and performance reviews\nManage resources, workflow, and programming efficiently\nOversee variations, valuations, and financial reporting\nSupport commercial forecasting and profitability reviews\nLead, mentor, and develop operational teams \n\nAbout You:\n\nProven experience as a Contracts Manager or Project Manager within social housing or property maintenance\nStrong technical understanding of repairs and maintenance operations\nExperience managing budgets, KPIs, and multi-disciplinary teams\nKnowledge of Health & Safety and compliance standards (IOSH/SMSTS/CSCS desirable)\nStrong leadership, organisational, and communication skill\nIT literate with experience using management and reporting systems\nFull UK driving licence and willingness to travel\nDBS \n\nWhy Apply:\n\nThis is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation delivering essential services within the housing sector. The role offers long-term stability, meaningful work, and the chance to progress within a business that values professional development and internal growth. To apply, please send across your updated CV

Transport Contract General Manager\n\nSalary: £70,000k - £90,000k\n\nType: Full time permanent\n\nLocation: Birmingham – M6 - Midlands\n\nSector: Transport Contracts management UK Road – FMCG\n\nThis is an excellent opportunity to join a global organisation in a Transport Contract General Manager appointment. You will have responsibly for several large client contracts ensuring all KPI’s are achieved + be the main point of contact for your customers, providing support to UK road, distribution and manufacturing sites.\n\nKey Areas: -\n\n * Leadership & People management - Drivers\n\n * Logistics contracts / commercials / Operations - GM\n\n * Customer Service / Client Management\n\n * P&L – commercials – contract management - contract growth\n\n * Maximising commercial opportunities\n\nThe key responsibilities: -\n\n * Manage and oversee resources, including strategies for building and updating fleets, hiring, training, keeping, and meeting customer demand based on set performance goals.\n\n * Financial – Responsible for ensuring agreed targets are met within the P&L (overall revenue, logistics earnings / costings, client & team management\n\n * Act as main point of contact on a national level to develop and exceed customer expectations.\n\n * Sales maximisation – Responsible for continual sales maximisation by means of regular contact with all customers.\n\n * Ensure adherence to safety, legal, and policy standards through fleet audits, operational safety measures, and meeting health and safety goals and performance benchmarks.\n\n * Provide operational solutions that exceed customer expectations based on set performance goals, including managing fleets and drivers at all locations, handling deliveries, optimizing routes between depots, and managing returns throughout the UK, while also offering additional services to meet budget goals.\n\n * Implement financial controls to meet customer open book budgets and the company's broader business goals, and to earn bonus contributions for meeting performance and goals. Assist in developing budget goals and initiatives to seize opportunities through collaborative efforts.\n\n * Effectively communicate and distribute the strategic plan, which is divided into specific, measurable tasks at the site level, to ensure the team understands their roles in achieving the broader strategy and are motivated to perform their tasks with purpose.\n\n * Facilitate the natural expansion of the business by conducting Supply Chain Mapping analyses and developing Joint Account Plans, and by supporting the design and development of solutions for new business ventures aimed at achieving sustainable growth.\n\n * Showcase strong leadership in people by providing coaching, mentoring, and developing team members.\n\n * Customer Service – Responsible for the delivery of a high standard of Customer Service against agreed targets.\n\nPerson Specification: -\n\n· Previous experience of working within a supply chain logistics environment\n\n· Previous experience of FMCG multi customer operation\n\n· Good analytical and numerical skills\n\n· Good knowledge of Microsoft / Excel applications

Astute's Nuclear Team are exclusively partnered with an industry leader in industrial services solutions and hazardous waste management across the UK to recruit a Business Development Manager to join their Industrial Services division in the Midlands.\n\nThe Business Development Manager role comes with a salary between £45,000 - £50,000 plus a car allowance, bonus, and many other benefits. In this role, you will drive business development from securing new enquiries to handover to operations, ensuring high-quality service delivery across the UK, with particular emphasis in the Midlands.\n\nIf you have a passion for sales with experience within the Industrial Services sector-or come from anaerobic digestion, civils, or utilities backgrounds or similar-then submit your CV to apply today.\n\nResponsibilities and Duties\n\nReporting to the Regional Commercial Manager you will:\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nDrive business development for key business growth within the industrial services sector, targeting both new and existing clients, using proactive techniques like cold calling and outreach to offer a broad range of industrial services, including waste removal and infrastructure cleaning solutions.\n\nMaintain a strong pipeline of new business opportunities and contribute to the company business plan.\n\nFoster strong customer relationships by ensuring high service standards, addressing non-conformances, and providing timely feedback.\n\nMaximise margins on projects and ensure continuity of work for the business teams.\n\nCollaborate across divisions to identify other opportunities, particularly within waste treatment and disposal across other sites within the business group.\n\nWork closely with Account Managers, Admin Staff, and Operations to ensure seamless service delivery and contract management.\n\nManage the tender process, including document reviews, financial analysis, and ensuring compliance with Tender Governance procedures.\n\nMonitor market trends, competitors, and relevant industry developments to inform business strategy.\n\nManage projects, inquiries, and customer communications while ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.\n\nPromote a safety-first culture and actively contribute to the company's health, safety, and environmental initiatives.\n\nRepresent the business at stakeholder events and ensure compliance with company policies, including security, data protection, and equal opportunities.\n\nThis is an exciting opportunity for a driven professional with experience in industrial services, anaerobic digestion, civils, or utilities to join a dynamic and growing team.\n\nProfessional Qualifications\n\nWe are looking for someone with:\n\nTechnical expertise in industrial services, hazardous/chemical waste solutions, or related sectors such as anaerobic digestion, civils, or utilities.\n\nPersonal Skills\n\nThe Business Development Manager role would suit someone who has:\n\nFlexibility to accommodate overnight stays, early starts, and late finishes to meet client and business needs.\n\nStrong logistics knowledge, including experience with transport booking and vehicle requirements for contracts.\n\nExpertise in H&S industry regulations, environmental compliance, and managing contaminated soils within construction, utilities, or anaerobic digestion projects.\n\nSalary and Benefits\n\nSalary up to £50,000 DOE\n\nCar allowance\n\nBonus based on company and personal performance\n\nLife assurance\n\nPension\n\nProgression plan\n\n #LI-CM1\n\nINDNUC\n\nAstute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful