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Your new companyA well-established Tier 1 infrastructure contractor delivering complex transport and highways schemes across the UK. The organisation works in partnership with National Highways and multiple local authorities, providing full lifecycle engineering solutions across major frameworks. With a strong focus on safety, sustainability and technical excellence, the business offers a collaborative environment with opportunities to work on nationally significant traffic and technology schemes.Your new role As a Traffic Signals Design Engineer, you will play a key role in the design and delivery of traffic signal schemes ranging from new installations to refurbishments and upgrades. You will support a growing design team working across National Highways and local authority frameworks.Your responsibilities will include: • Producing technically sound traffic signals designs, calculations, drawings and documentation, • Delivering designs in line with programme, cost and quality requirements, • Identifying and managing design risks in accordance with CDM regulations, • Liaising with clients, contractors and suppliers to resolve technical queries, • Supporting and overseeing junior engineers where appropriate, • Contributing to bid submissions and wider work-winning activities What you'll need to succeed • Proven experience in traffic signals design, ideally from an assistant or design engineer role, • Working knowledge of traffic signals design standards, processes and procedures, • Strong AutoCAD and KeySignals capability, • Experience using LINSIG for junction modelling, • Ability to produce detailed signal designs, including controller configuration forms, • Exposure to Factory and Site Acceptance Testing and commissioning, • Knowledge of SCOOT UTC and/or MOVA design and validation (desirable) Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Senior Hire Controller\n\nAbout the Company\n\nA well-established, privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialist operating across the UK. With over 40 years of experience, the organisation delivers design, engineering, and maintenance services across multiple sectors, including water, transport, built environment, and energy.\n\nThe business works with major regulated and private clients through frameworks, joint ventures, and standalone projects, building long-term relationships through consistent delivery and strong organisational values.\n\nWith a workforce of over 1,000 employees, the company operates a direct delivery model, investing in in-house teams across operational, technical, and support functions.\n\nKey capabilities include:\n\n * Tunnelling, Mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation (MEICA)\n\n * Temporary and permanent design, Steel fabrication, Sign design and manufacturing\n\n * Health & safety equipment and PPE\n\nWhy Join\n\n * Long-term, secured work through major infrastructure frameworks\n\n * Opportunities to work on large-scale UK projects\n\n * Strong internal progression and promotion culture\n\n * Commitment to employee development and inclusive working practices\n\nThe Role\n\nThe Senior Hire Controller is responsible for the end-to-end coordination of externally hired plant and equipment. The role ensures safe, compliant, and cost-effective procurement solutions to support project delivery.\n\nThis position plays a key role in plant procurement operations, combining technical understanding with commercial awareness and supporting wider procurement, supply chain, HSEQ, and sustainability objectives.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\n * Manage the full lifecycle of plant and equipment requisitions in line with company policies\n\n * Source suppliers from approved lists, evaluate quotations, and negotiate pricing and logistics\n\n * Raise purchase orders and ensure accurate documentation and compliance\n\n * Provide commercial insight and feedback to internal stakeholders (estimating, project teams, site teams)\n\n * Ensure compliance with high-risk plant requirements and governance standards\n\n * Liaise with suppliers to ensure timely and complete deliveries, resolving issues proactively\n\n * Coordinate with project teams to align plant requirements with programme schedules\n\n * Manage shared inboxes and allocate requisitions within the team\n\n * Support sustainability objectives by considering fuel efficiency and low-emission plant options\n\nAdministrative Responsibilities\n\n * Maintain accurate procurement and supplier records using internal systems\n\n * Produce reports and KPI data as required\n\n * Demonstrate value through cost savings, quality improvements, and efficiencies\n\n * Support supplier performance management and engagement\n\nAbout You\n\nEssential\n\n * Experience supervising a team and working with procurement leadership\n\n * Background in plant hire or plant management within construction or civil engineering\n\n * Understanding of plant hire contracts (e.g. CPA or similar frameworks)\n\n * Experience procuring plant within framework agreements\n\n * Familiarity with regulated sectors such as utilities\n\nBenefits\n\n * Competitive salary\n\n * Pension scheme,Life assurance, Private medical cover\n\n * Annual leave plus public holidays and additional loyalty days\n\n * Employee assistance programme

Are you an experienced Cost Manager with a strong background inforecasting, baseline management, and cost analysis?\n\nDo you want to work on one of the UK’s largest and most high-profile rail infrastructure projects?\n\nSalary: £55,687.20 to £65,514.00 depending on experience\nLocation: Central Birmingham, 3 days the office per week, 2 from home\nDeadline: 24th May\n\nI am looking for an experienced Cost Manager to join a major infrastructure programme in Birmingham. This role sits within a dedicated cost management team and will focus heavily on project controls, forecasting, baseline management, and cost analysis across large-scale contracts.\n\nThis is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in infrastructure delivery who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment with high levels of stakeholder engagement and clear progression opportunities.\n\nThe successful candidate will support the management of project baselines, challenge contractor forecasts, oversee change control and trend analysis, and analyse cost performance across delivery programmes. This role is not commercially focused, so candidates with predominantly payment certification or contract administration experience are unlikely to be suitable.\n \n Essential Requirements:\n\nExperience working in a Cost Manager, Cost Controller, Cost Engineer, or Project Controls role\nPrevious experience working on major infrastructure or construction programmes\nStrong experience with forecasting, baseline management, and cost analysis\nExcellent stakeholder management and communication skills\nAdvanced Excel skills\nExperience using cost management systems such as PRISM or Contruent\nUnderstanding of change control and trend management\nExperience within rail, highways, nuclear, water, or similar infrastructure sectors\nDesirable:\n\nEarned Value Management (EVM) experience\nExperience working on large-scale contracts or programmes valued in the millions\nIf you are interested in this opportunity, please apply with your updated CV or contact Emily Atkins((url removed)) for more information

Our client is an award winning national main contractor with operations across the UK. They work across multiple sectors including commercial, residential, industrial and mix-use developments. They have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Design Manager to join their Midlands division. \n\nThe Role \n\nThe Senior Design Manager will work with Pre-Construction, Technical and Divisional Directors to ensure designs are a winning solution, meeting project requirements and in line with Cost. Instrumental in supporting the development and implementation of the agreed Design strategy managing the overall design process from tender stage through to completion of design\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nLead the development and implementation of design proposals, ensuring they meet customer requirements, including budget constraints, presenting proposals for approval to the client.\nProduce and implement project specific design management processes and protocols in the form of a design management plan following company guidelines and procedure.\nEnsure that the scope of services for incorporation into each consultant appointment meet the project requirements.\nManage and ensure effective briefing of the Design Team, this includes the management of any 3rd party design teams to ensure that they meet all customer specifications and where necessary, checking the competence and resources of any incumbent design teams or 3rd parties.\nImplement risk management reviews and workshops relating to the design and input to the project risk register.\nEstablish and monitor request for information process for the project\nEstablish and monitor project specific technical document control process and protocols\nMaintain awareness of and meeting the cost plan\nManage design verification processes\nDevelop and monitor a detailed design programme\nWork closely with the project team in identifying and managing change\nLiaison with client and other project stakeholders on design issues\nClose liaison with other members of the project team\nLead and motivate design manager, design co-ordinator and / or document controller working on the project\nEstablish detail requirements and responsibilities for technical handover documentation including Health and Safety File, building manuals, building user guide etc. and produce plan for production of the same.\nMaintaining daily recordsEducation, Skills and Experience:\n\nDegree and / or membership of professional institution e.g. MCIOB, RIBA, BIBSE, IET.\nA valid CSCS card is a requirement.\nMinimum of ten years' experience at a senior level in design management from a build main contractor background.\nDemonstrated experience of working on schemes minimum value £30m\nRelevant project experience.\nExperience within the most current forms of procurement.\nStrong interpersonal and communication skills are required\nAbility to form effective relationships with partners and delivery team members under time pressure.\nNumeracy and bid/report writing is a requirement.\nGood working knowledge of BIM is required

The Company…\n\nMy client is an esteemed quality Hotel Group, looking for a experienced Financial Controller for one of their properties in Birmingham. 200+ bedrooms, multiple bars & function rooms - 4* Hotel\n\nThe Job…\n\nWe are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Financial Controller to join the organisation. This is a key role responsible for managing the company’s financial operations while providing financial planning, commercial advice, and administrative leadership across multiple business activities.\n\nThe successful candidate will act as a trusted adviser to management, supporting day-to-day accounting, long-term planning, compliance, and business decision-making.\n\nKey Responsibilities…\n\nFinancial Management, Planning & Advisory\n\n * Prepare and maintain management accounts, financial statements, and financial reports.\n\n * Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning\n\n * Monitor and manage cash flow, including forecasting and working capital planning\n\n * Perform variance analysis and provide clear recommendations to management\n\n * Advise on cost control, investment opportunities, and profitability\n\n * Support strategic business planning and financial decision-making\n\nAccounts, Trading & Payments\n\n * Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring accuracy and timely processing\n\n * Raise and manage sales invoices,\n\n * Handle import payments, supplier settlements, and foreign transactions\n\n * Perform regular bank and general ledger reconciliations\n\n * Manage multiple income streams across different business activities\n\nPayroll, Tax & Compliance\n\n * Run payroll from start to finish, including HMRC submissions and payslip production\n\n * Assist in preparation of VAT returns and tax filings\n\n * Ensure compliance with UK accounting, payroll, and tax regulations\n\n * Support risk management, internal controls, and regulatory compliance\n\nSystems & Process Improvement\n\n * Use Sage 50 Professional for accounting and reporting\n\n * Improve financial systems, processes, and reporting quality\n\n * Provide accurate financial information to support operational efficiency\n\nThe Person Requirements:\n\n * Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (preferred)\n\n * Minimum 5 years’ experience in accounting, finance, and administration roles\n\n * Experience in a Hotel finance department – would be preferable\n\n * Strong working knowledge of Sage 50 Professional\n\n * Solid understanding of UK accounting standards, VAT, payroll, and compliance\n\n * Strong analytical, planning, and advisory skills\n\n * Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with management\n\nBenefits…\n\n * Company pension scheme\n\n * On-site parking\n\n * Work-from-home flexibility where required\n\n * Working days: Monday to Friday\n\nThis position is all about the right person and strong management skills.\n\nIf this sounds like an opportunity for you to excel, then please send your Cv for immediate consideration.\n\nFace to face interview will be required by the Recruiter for this position.\n\nFawkes & Reece is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy

Your new company \nA large international manufacturing business based in central Birmingham is recruiting for a Management Accountant on a permanent basis. \n\nReporting into the Financial Controller, this is an excellent development opportunity for a part‑qualified accountant looking to progress their career within a commercial finance environment.\nThe role sits within the FP&A team, supporting accurate monthly reporting, analysis, and financial control while providing exposure to both commercial and industrial controlling. The successful individual will work closely with senior finance stakeholders and gain broad experience across management accounting, forecasting, and performance analysis, alongside full study support.\nYour new role \n\nSupport the preparation of monthly management accounts and reporting packs\nAssist with month‑end processes, including accruals, prepayments, and overhead reviews\nProduce variance analysis with commentary for budget and forecast comparisons\nSupport group reporting and consolidation activities\nAssist with departmental cost centre reporting and performance tracking\nContribute to budgeting and forecasting cycles\nSupport intercompany reconciliations and balance sheet control account reconciliations\nAssist with maintenance of the Fixed Asset Register\nHelp ensure strong financial controls and accurate accounting records\nProvide ad‑hoc financial analysis to support commercial and operational decision‑making\nLiaise with internal stakeholders across finance, operations, and commercial teams\nSupport audit requests and statutory reporting as required\nActively work towards professional qualification (study support provided)\nAdhere to company values, ethical standards, and CSR commitmentsWhat you'll need to succeed \n\nPart‑qualified ACCA / CIMA / ACA (or actively studying)\nExperience in an Assistant Management Accountant or similar role\nSolid understanding of management accounting principles\nStrong attention to detail with good analytical capability\nConfident Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, basic modelling)\nAbility to prioritise workload and work to deadlines\nPrior exposure to FP&A, budgeting, or forecasting\nExperience within a commercial, industrial, or manufacturing environmentWhat you'll get in return \n\nSalary: £32,000 - £40,000 (dependent on experience)\nStudy support for professional qualification\nHybrid working model (3 days office / 2 days home)\n25 days annual leave + bank holidays\nFree on‑site parking\nExposure to both commercial and industrial financial controlling within a supportive FP&A teamWhat you need to do now \n\nIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.\nIf this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.\n\nHays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

You'll be a senior developer on our in-house travel management platform, working across the full stack — from React frontends to Node.js APIs and background processing services that handle live travel data. The platform spans Linux and Windows environments, including containerised services running on Docker. The role involves real-time problem diagnosis, complex data transformation across multiple databases, and a high degree of autonomy. You'll be expected to own technical decisions, independently investigate and resolve issues across the entire stack, and operate as a trusted point of escalation when things go wrong. This is a hands-on technical role with genuine responsibility. About Us: CTM is an award-winning provider of innovative and cost-effective travel management solutions to the corporate market. Our proven business strategy combines personalized service excellence with client-facing technology solutions to deliver a return on investment to our customers. Headquartered in Australia, we provide local services solutions to clients across the globe. Skills & Experience : • 3+ years commercial experience with Node.js and TypeScript, • Strong SQL skills — complex queries, relational schemas, multi-database environments (PostgreSQL and/or MS SQL Server), • React (hooks, functional components), • Experience transforming and mapping complex data structures (XML, JSON), • Git — confident with branching, conflict resolution, • Familiarity with NestJS, tRPC, or similar API frameworks is a strong plus, • Experience with background processing patterns (queues, cron jobs, webhooks) is highly valued Key Responsibilities: • Build and maintain features across React frontends and Node.js/NestJS APIs, • Develop and support background processing services that ingest and transform travel data from external systems, • Write and optimise complex SQL across PostgreSQL and MS SQL Server databases, • Investigate and resolve production issues end-to-end — from browser through API to database and background processors, • Drive forward platform modernisation initiatives as they are prioritised Please note that this role requires a security clearance process (you must have lived in the UK for 5 consecutive years to be eligible) and a DBS check. Do not apply if you are not willing to undergo these conditional background checks, this continually applies during the course of your employment. You can read about SC on the government site - ___ Join our crew and help CTM take flight. Apply now and pack your skills for a business travel journey that promises growth, discovery and plenty of first-class moments. What to expect from the recruitment process : • Every hire starts with a chat with our Talent Acquisition team, if your profile is selected you will be contacted by phone or email (please check your spam folder);, • Then, if you are progressing, the hiring manager will invite you to an interview, usually on Teams;, • If you are successful we will invite you to our office for a final stage interview. Wherever possible we will provide you with feedback, however we are a small team and often we won't be able to do so until after we fill the vacancy. CTM is a responsible employer and is dedicated to conduct thorough right to work checks in the interests of both parties, candidates and the company. Candidates selected and invited to an interview will be invited to a mandatory 15 min call with the TA lead to produce their RTW documents. This call is a mandatory step for all candidates regardless of their RTW status. This call is confidential and conducted by HR professionals only. CTM is an equal opportunity employer. We want to make sure our entire recruitment process is accessible to everyone. If you need accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know: as a Disability Confident Employer, we’re here to support you in any way we can. Do not hesitate to connect with our Recruitment team if you need to discuss arrangements. Reward & Recognition Our learning platform CTM Learning, our annual conference the All Stars, our High-Performance programme and a global leadership programme. Employee Wellbeing and Flexibility Our wellbeing platform Vitality, our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), our new private healthcare Medicash + our mental health first aiders. Most of our roles offer a hybrid working pattern, with 3 days per week in the office. Where permitted and depending on the role, we can offer flexible start and finish times to suit your other commitments and support a healthy work-life balance. We are committed to finding a setup that works for you and the business. Sustainability Focus Principles of Governance, People, Planet, and Prosperity, CTM’s Sustainability Strategy identifies material issues and outlines initiatives to achieve this. CTM is the Data Controller with respect to the personal information you provide during your application. We will use this information solely to process your application, and our legal basis is that you are considering taking up an employment contract with us. We may share this information with our parent company in Australia, but otherwise we will not disclose it to any other organisation. If you take up employment with us, we will keep the information for the duration of your employment, otherwise we will destroy it 2 months after the post is filled. All the information that we ask for in application forms has to be completed for your application to go ahead. There is no profiling or automated decision making applied to the personal information you supply. You have all the legal rights with your personal data as laid out in the General Data Processing Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, including the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office. Our Data Protection Officer may be contacted at

Your new companyA large international manufacturing business based in central Birmingham is recruiting for a Management Accountant on a permanent basis. Reporting into the Financial Controller, this is an excellent development opportunity for a part-qualified accountant looking to progress their career within a commercial finance environment.The role sits within the FP&A team, supporting accurate monthly reporting, analysis, and financial control while providing exposure to both commercial and industrial controlling. The successful individual will work closely with senior finance stakeholders and gain broad experience across management accounting, forecasting, and performance analysis, alongside full study support.Your new role • Support the preparation of monthly management accounts and reporting packs, • Assist with month-end processes, including accruals, prepayments, and overhead reviews, • Produce variance analysis with commentary for budget and forecast comparisons, • Support group reporting and consolidation activities, • Assist with departmental cost centre reporting and performance tracking, • Contribute to budgeting and forecasting cycles, • Support intercompany reconciliations and balance sheet control account reconciliations, • Assist with maintenance of the Fixed Asset Register, • Help ensure strong financial controls and accurate accounting record...

Our client a high growth, PE-backed manufacturer is seeking a Site Financial Controller to take full ownership of financial performance, control and insight for one of its key UK manufacturing sites. My client is a private equity backed food manufacturing group with a strong portfolio of well known consumer brands operating considerable lines from a site based in Birmingham. As Site Financial Controller based in Birmingham you will report to the Head of Operations Finance, and will be the senior finance lead onsite, responsible for ensuring financial integrity, driving performance, and shaping decision making. The role blends financial control, operational finance, business partnering and strategic insight. Key responsibilities include: • Lead month-end close, journals and balance sheet integrity, • Lead site budgeting and forecasting cycles, • Challenge and review site spend across direct and indirect cost lines, • Drive cost efficiencies and support budget holders with monthly reviews, • Partner with operations to improve yields, throughput, labour efficiency and downtime performance, • Own all product costing for the site, including BOMs, routings and NPD The most desirable Site Financial Controller applicant will be: * A qualified accountant with strong manufacturing or FMCG experience *

PSR Solutions are working with a market leading client within the Civil Engineering Sector to recruit a Senior Hire Controller to Join their team on a permanent basis. This role with be based in the West Midlands Region. Senior Hire Controller Roles and Responsibilities Supply site requirements as necessary and in line with times / dates requested. Availability of own Plant to be checked prior to all hires where applicable. Using best cost option available to fulfil order. Take ownership of issues and ensure closed out. Feedback to site on timings / equipment where necessary. Replacement of hired plant with own fleet where / when feasible. Attention to and agreement of damage and loss charges in conjunction with Plant Manager. Awareness of new products and services. Supplier management - ensure that all are following requirements and adhering with our strict quality and Health and Safety procedures. Manage and keep on top of queries when necessary.Senior Hire Controller Requirements Experienced in supervising a team and liaising with the Operational Procurement Manager. Background within Plant management, ideally in the civil engineering or construction sectors, with an understanding of CPA plant contracts Procurement experience in procuring Plant against Client Frameworks and Preferred Supply base, principally in the Water Utilities sector would be desirable Excellent communication skills oral and written. Proficient in the us...

Job Title: Management Accountant Location: Dudley Salary: £40,000 - £45,00 Top of the range will be offered to a candidate with proven experience running Management Accounts. We are currently recruiting for a really exciting client of ours, they are nationally recognised in their field! This role is crucial in supporting the Financial Controller with preparing monthly Management Accounts and making valuable improvements to processes and systems! This is a hands on role that will include elements of transactional work initially. The business is undergoing a few changes, so it is a very exciting time to join and put your stamp on Accounting processes! The ideal candidate will be able to hit the ground running with Management Accounts and be looking to grow with the company, great progression is available here! Responsibilities Will Include: • Preparing and posting month end journals, ensuring information is correct and completed within Finance SLA’s., • Be hands on with Accounts Payable and reconcile bank accounts, ensuring all information is accurate and up to date., • Review and complete balance sheet reconciliations., • Preparing monthly Management Accounts, collating all relevant information and identify variances, analysing any unusual cost trends to report to the FD Ideally, You ...

Senior Hire Controller Walsall £36,000 to £40,000 plus package Permanent, full time About the role I’m working with a large civil engineering contractor who operate across major infrastructure frameworks in the UK. They’ve got a strong pipeline of secured work and are continuing to grow, so this is a replacement and expansion hire within their plant and procurement function. The role sits at the centre of operations when it comes to plant and equipment. You’ll be responsible for managing external hire requirements across multiple live projects, making sure sites are getting the right kit, on time, at the right cost, and in line with company standards. It’s a busy role and quite hands on. You’ll be dealing with multiple requests at once, speaking with both site teams and suppliers daily, and making sure nothing slips that could impact delivery. What you’ll be doing You’ll take ownership of plant hire requests from the point they come in through to completion. That includes speaking with site teams to fully understand what’s needed, when it’s needed and for how long, then going out to the supply chain to source the best option. You’ll be getting quotes, comparing suppliers, negotiating rates and putting forward the best commercial option. Once agreed, you’ll raise purchase orders and make sure everything is recorded correctly and in line with comp...

Management Accountant. Permanent. Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home). Full time. Study Support. Your new company A large international manufacturing business based in central Birmingham is recruiting for a Management Accountant on a permanent basis. Reporting into the Financial Controller, this is an excellent development opportunity for a part-qualified accountant looking to progress their career within a commercial finance environment. The role sits within the FP&A team, supporting accurate monthly reporting, analysis, and financial control while providing exposure to both commercial and industrial controlling. The successful individual will work closely with senior finance stakeholders and gain broad experience across management accounting, forecasting, and performance analysis, alongside full study support. Your new role • Support the preparation of monthly management accounts and reporting packs, • Assist with month-end processes, including accruals, prepayments, and overhead reviews, • Produce variance analysis with commentary for budget and forecast comparisons, • Support group reporting and consolidation activities, • Assist with departmental cost centre reporting and performance tracking, • Contribute to budgeting and forecasting cycles, • Support intercompany reconciliations and balance sheet control account reconciliations, • Assist with maintenance of the Fixed Asset Register, • Help ensure strong financial controls and accurate accounting records, • Provide ad-hoc financial analysis to support commercial and operational decision-making, • Liaise with internal stakeholders across finance, operations, and commercial teams, • Support audit requests and statutory reporting as required, • Actively work towards professional qualification (study support provided), • Adhere to company values, ethical standards, and CSR commitmentsWhat you'll need to succeed, • Part-qualified ACCA / CIMA / ACA (or actively studying), • Experience in an Assistant Management Accountant or similar role, • Solid understanding of management accounting principles, • Strong attention to detail with good analytical capability, • Confident Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, basic modelling), • Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines, • Prior exposure to FP&A, budgeting, or forecasting, • Experience within a commercial, industrial, or manufacturing environmentWhat you'll get in return, • Salary: £32,000 - £40,000 (dependent on experience), • Study support for professional qualification, • Hybrid working model (3 days office / 2 days home), • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, • Free on-site parking, • Exposure to both commercial and industrial financial controlling within a supportive FP&A teamWhat you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4789121

Senior Plant Controller The Role The Senior Plant Controller is responsible for the end-to-end coordination of external plant and equipment requisitions, ensuring safe, compliant, and cost-effective solutions that support project delivery across the business. The role acts as the operational anchor for plant procurement activity, combining practical understanding of plant and equipment with strong commercial awareness, quality focus, and the confidence to support improvement initiatives and working groups when required. The Senior Plant Controller supports the wider plant, procurement, supply chain, HSEQ, and sustainability agendas by providing accurate information, operational insight, and proactive engagement. Key Responsibilities Manage the full lifecycle of external plant and equipment requisitions, ensuring safe, compliant, and cost-effective solutions in line with company policy across all operational sectors. Take ownership of allocated requisitions from start to finish, including supplier selection from approved lists, evaluation of quotations, negotiation of prices and logistics, and raising purchase orders. Provide timely commercial feedback to internal stakeholders, including estimating, project teams and site personnel, to support informed decision-making. Ensure all high-risk plant stipulations are adhered to, and that plant orders and associated documentation are filed accurately and in accordance with governa...

A leading technical consulting firm in the UK is seeking a Quantity Surveyor I to manage cost processes for construction projects. Responsibilities range from preparing cost management budgets to supporting bid analyses.

Senior Cost Controller / Senior Project Controls Engineer. Ensure that Actual Cost of Work Performed (ACWP) is reflected correctly in cost reporting systems. Support the development of cost reporting tools and tracking systems.

The Opportunity: Field Service Engineer Contract: Permanent Location: Birmingham The Briggs Equipment Group is a leading provider of asset management and maintenance solutions across the UK and Ireland. If you don't feel like you meet all of the role criteria outlined below please don't let that discourage you from applying. The Impact you will have: Attending customer locations to determine the likely scope of the work required, assessing and agreeing with the end user his/her work priorities, ensuring safe working practices are adhered to. Both at outset and as work progresses, liaise with controller and customer on the range of expected work providing clarity and understanding by all parties the likely timescales and associated costs are understood. Identifying the root cause of a breakdown in a timely manner and ensure the correct parts are obtained in the most cost-effective way. Use any available resources to achieve this, including when required the Briggs Technical team Ensuring all work complies with engineering standards and, as relevant, Briggs/manufacturer specification/tolerances. Carrying out inspection/checks on own work as it proceeds and ensuring that the equipment performs satisfactorily and is safe before handing back to the customer. Identifying any further work required on a machine and ensure the customer is made aware of the fact, especially where a cost to the customer is to be incurred. The engineer should ensure that they maximise and potential revenue for equipment that has been damaged. Completing all related job and service documentation is correctly, with necessary signatures/documents obtained from the customer. What will help you to excel in this role: Relevant technical qualification Previous experience within a similar role Good understanding of hydraulic, mechanical and electrical principals The ability to work independently and under pressure The ability to manage and prioritise workload Understanding customer needs What you can expect from us: 40 hour working week Overtime is payable at x1.5 Monday – Saturday and x2 on Sunday 25 days holiday with the ability to buy an extra 3 days Vehicle is available for private use if desired (tax to be paid) Future development and career opportunities Contributory pension scheme with employer contributions up to 6% Profitshare bonus based on business performance Paycare and eyecare health scheme High street discounts What's next If you are interested in joining the Briggs Group then please click on the apply now button and a member of the team will be in touch Not sure if this is the right role for you? Please feel free to visit the careers page on our website and send us your CV speculatively for a member of the team to review If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you in the interview process, then please contact a member of the Recruitment team and inform them prior to attending so we can ensure these are met TPBN1_UKTJ

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established, privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialist with over 40 years of industry experience. The business operates across multiple sectors, including water, transport, built environment, and energy, delivering high-quality design, engineering, and maintenance services. Working as a trusted partner to major blue-chip and regulated clients, the company delivers projects through frameworks, joint ventures, alliances, and standalone contracts. With a strong focus on direct delivery, they invest heavily in their people, employing over 1,000 staff nationwide and maintaining a reputation for quality, safety, and long-term client relationships. Their in-house capabilities include tunnelling, MEICA, temporary and permanent design, steel fabrication, and specialist equipment solutions, supporting a wide range of complex infrastructure projects across the UK. Why Join? Long-term job security through major frameworks and infrastructure projects Opportunities to work on high-profile civil engineering schemes Strong focus on career progression and internal development Supportive, people-focused culture with a commitment to training and development Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package Senior Hire Controller The Role The Senior Hire Controller is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of external plant and equipment hire, ensuring solutions are safe, compliant, cost-effective, and aligned with project requirements. This role plays a key part in supporting project delivery by combining operational knowledge of plant with strong commercial awareness. You will work closely with procurement, supply chain, project teams, and suppliers to ensure timely and efficient plant provision across the business. Key Responsibilities Manage end-to-end plant and equipment hire requirements across multiple projects Source suppliers from approved frameworks, obtain quotations, negotiate pricing, and raise purchase orders Provide commercial and operational feedback to internal stakeholders to support decision-making Ensure all plant hire complies with company policies, safety standards, and governance requirements Coordinate with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and resolve any issues proactively Work closely with project teams to align plant requirements with programme schedules Manage shared inboxes and allocate requisitions effectively within the team Maintain accurate records and documentation in line with company procedures Support sustainability initiatives by considering low-emission and fuel-efficient plant options Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and provide market insights on suppliers and products Assist in training and supporting junior team members where required Administrative Responsibilities Maintain accurate purchase order and supplier records Produce reports and data to support procurement and business requirements Prepare tender analysis reports in line with governance processes Demonstrate value through cost savings, quality improvements, and efficiencies Support supplier performance reviews and compliance audits About You Essential: Experience supervising or supporting a team within a procurement or plant environment Strong knowledge of plant hire within construction or civil engineering Commercial awareness and ability to negotiate effectively Excellent organisational and communication skills Desirable: Experience working with CPA plant contracts Procurement experience within client frameworks or preferred supplier networks Background in the water utilities or infrastructure sector Benefits Competitive salary Company pension Life assurance Private medical cover 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and additional loyalty days Employee Assistance Programme (mental, physical, and financial wellbeing support) Flexible benefits options Company vehicle or allowance (role dependent) Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities Regular performance reviews and career support

Astute's Power team are currently recruiting for a Cost Controller to join the EPC Contractor to oversee and manage the costs across 2 power plants in construction in Eye & Bedfordshire. The role is a fixed term contract for 12 months. The Cost Controller position comes with a salary from £45,000 to £50,000. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role: Manage and monitor project costs, budgets, and forecasts across two live EPC projects during the final construction and commissioning phases. Maintain accurate cost reporting, including weekly and monthly cost reports for senior project and commercial management. Track actual spend vs budget, identifying cost variances and providing recommendations to maintain financial control. Work closely with project managers, commercial teams, and site teams to ensure cost data reflects real-time project activity. Support forecasting and cash flow management, updating financial projections as projects move toward completion. Review and validate contractor and supplier invoices, ensuring costs align with agreed contracts and project budgets. Monitor and control change orders and variations, ensuring financial impacts are accurately captured and reported. Assist with final account preparation, ensuring all project costs are reconciled ahead of project close-out. Maintain and update cost control systems, spreadsheets, and financial tracking tools used across the projects. Provide financial insights and reporting to support decision-making by project and senior leadership teams. Ensure cost governance and compliance with internal EPC financial procedures and controls. Support the commercial and finance teams during project close-out, including cost reconciliation and documentation. Location, day rate and timeframe of the Cost Controller position: Eye & Bedfordshire Immediate start £45,000 to £50,000 salary (fixed term contract) 12 months fixed term contract INDOW Astute 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. TPBN1_UKTJ

Assistant Management Accountant SF Recruitment are delighted to be working with a superb business in the recruitment of an assistant management accountant. Please note, this role is office based full time with on site parking Working in a good sized finance team, you will be reporting to the Management Accountant and Financial Controller. This is a superb opportunity to springboard your career. Key responsibilities: What you will need: - AAT qualified or part qualified ACCA/CIMA or equivalent - Excellent attention to detail, accurate and diligent - Good Excel skills including pivot tables and lookups - Take personal responsibility to deliver to tight timescales What you will get: - Study support - Private medical insurance Key Responsibilities Preparation of monthly Management accounts for Group companies Preparation of cost centre results for the Group's internal departments Balance Sheet review / reconciliations External Audit - To assist the Group Financial Accountant and other members of the team in the preparation of relevant information and collation of appropriate supporting evidence for the Group audit, liaising with the external auditors and colleagues in the business Intercompany queries and reconciliations Ad hoc support on reporting and projects If this role is of interest - please apply today...

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