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Join Our Dynamic Team as a Development Manager! Are you ready to lead and manage high-impact development projects? We are seeking a talented Development Manager to join our innovative team within the Watkin Jones Group Delivery function. As the Development Manager, you will spearhead the delivery of residential development schemes, both self-build and 3rd party projects. Your expertise will guide projects through the full lifecycle—from risk assessment and program management to cost control and design oversight. Reporting to the Development Project Director, you’ll act as the crucial link between Investment & Development, the Watkin Jones Construction Team, third-party contractors, external consultants, and clients. Key Responsibilities: You will lead and manage development projects in alignment with the agreed RACI, ensuring that schemes are delivered on time and within budget, meeting the necessary quality standards. This includes overseeing all project milestones, coordinating the activities of third-party consultants and contractors, and managing their appointments. You will be responsible for presenting progress reports and challenging processes to ensure value for money, while closely monitoring the performance of professional teams and contractors. A crucial aspect of this role is managing projects from RIBA stage 3 to 7, ensuring smooth transitions and efficient delivery across all phases of development. You will also ensure that all legal due diligence and compliance requirements are met for each development project. Core Objectives: In this role, you will bring extensive experience in delivering residential developments, including Purpose Built Student Accommodation and Build-to-Rent projects. You will be experienced in the post-planning consent processes, managing the project delivery from planning approval through to completion. Problem-solving will be central to your approach, ensuring that complex challenges are resolved efficiently, and high-quality outcomes are achieved. Qualifications: What we need from you: • Proven experience in project management within the construction or development sector., • Strong leadership and communication skills., • Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and drive projects to successful completion. At Watkin Jones, we believe in investing in our people. Here’s what we offer: Rewards: Discretionary annual bonus, cash paid health plan, life insurance, and more. Professional Growth: A pivotal role within a forward-thinking organisation and the opportunity to work on diverse and exciting projects. Work-Life Balance: 25 days of annual leave (increasing with tenure), agile approach to work and discounted gym memberships. Benefits: Company car or allowance, exclusive shopping discounts, and a contributory pension scheme. About Us: Watkin Jones was established in 1791 and has been building homes since 1927. More recently, we listed on the AIM market in 2016 with a market cap of £255m (current market cap c. £550m). In FY2020 we generated gross revenue of £354m and a Gross Profit of £75.9m. Our position in the market is based on a ‘capital light’ model, where we typically work with institutional forward funders. Watkin Jones’ success to date has been based on our emphasis on building relationships of trust, our customer focus and our forward-thinking structure. Our intention is to create the future of living, which to us means high quality rental homes, community focus and sustainably driven development. Apply Now: If you have a passion for delivering high-quality developments and the skills to navigate complex projects from planning through completion, we want to hear from you!

Watkin Jones is recruiting a Project Manager to join our homes division in the North West. As Project Manager, you’ll play a key role in the successful delivery of this high-profile project. Acting as a central point of contact for the client and project team, you will: • Coordinate day-to-day site activity and subcontractor performance, • Support the Construction Director with programme development and design coordination, • Manage risk, reporting structures, and project documentation, • Ensure exceptional standards of health & safety, quality, and compliance About you: The ideal candidate will hold an NVQ Level 4, HND, or Degree in a construction, development, or project management-related subject. A CSCS card and SMSTS qualification are essential, while additional certifications such as health and safety training or a First Aid certificate are also advantageous. Candidates should demonstrate strong knowledge of the build sequence, best practices in construction project management, and current trends within the sector. Familiarity with contract law is advantageous. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and programming software is essential, supporting effective communication, planning, and project delivery. At Watkin Jones, we believe in investing in our people. Here’s what we can offer you: • Professional Growth: Individual support for your career advancement., • Rewards: Discretionary annual bonus, health cash plan, life insurance, and more., • Work-Life Balance: 25 days of annual leave (increasing with tenure), agile working arrangements, and discounted gym memberships. Joining us means becoming part of a company that’s not only deeply rooted in history but also firmly focused on the future. We’re committed to creating high-quality rental homes, fostering vibrant communities, and driving sustainable development. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to grow your career in a fast-paced, innovative environment. If you’re ready to make a significant impact and advance your career with a market leader, we’d love to hear from you!

The Role This Senior Chartered Surveyor role presents an excellent opportunity to work alongside industry experts, delivering clear, commercial advice to clients. You will be part of a team, whilst also being given the platform to lead and deliver independently across a wide array of building surveying disciplines. The role involves: • Carrying out commercial surveying projects and tasks, including but not limited to; dilapidation advice, preparation of terminal schedules, negotiation and agreement/settlement of dilapidations, pre lease assessments, acquisition surveys, defects analysis, project management, contract administration, fire reinstatement cost assessments, project monitoring, party wall advice, schedules of condition, planned preventative maintenance, forensic surveying (building pathology), reinstatement cost assessments for insurance purposes, early cost advice and life cycling costing, feasibility studies and asset enhancement, design co-ordination and space planning, specification of works, preparation of drawings using AutoCAD and tendering, • Positively engaging with clients; developing and maintaining client relationships, • Identifying new business opportunities, • Providing sound professional advice to both clients and project team members, • Mentoring junior members of the team and providing appropriate support; especially to junior surveyors working towards their APC qualification., • Working closely alongside the Director and other Surveyors, ensuring clear and open lines of communication. This role will be based in our Chester offices, but will involve frequent travel to sites across the UK. Salary and Benefits The salary range, dependent on experience is £58,000-£70,000 p/a basic salary, with a generous car allowance, expenses, and bonus schemes. Other benefits include: • Unlimited paid holiday entitlement**, • New client bonus scheme, • Profit share bonus scheme**, • Healthcare plan via Medicash**, • Opportunity for flexible/hybrid working, • Pension scheme, • Team social events, • A modern, airy, open office space in Chester, boasting a relaxed staff breakout space with refreshments and a pool table, • Free on-site parking at our offices **Applicable upon successful completion of probationary period Who we are; as a business… Inspired by our clients, we collaborate to deliver above and beyond expectation. We offer a unique combination of talent and passion that will enhance and add value to each instruction. As industry leading experts working across the UK, we proactively plan by challenging convention and championing new solutions. Being at the forefront of the commercial property industry we enjoy referrals and strategic involvement with leading investment companies, as well as national landlords and occupiers. We believe that quality relationships sit at the heart of good business. Who we are; as an employer… We recognise that our team are the reason for our continued success. Their wellbeing is at the heart of our organisation, and we frequently involve all staff in opinions on any workplace changes. We are lucky to have recruited a dynamic and driven workforce, who all pull together as one team to achieve our goals. We generously reward strong performance and positive, proactive attitudes. Who we are looking for For this role, we are looking for someone with the following skills and experience: • Commercial building surveying experience with at least 5 years post RICS qualification, • Ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements readily, • Confident and clear communication skills; both in person and written, • Excellent problem solving and negotiating skills, • Have a positive and proactive approach If you have any questions about the role or our company prior to applying, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. 01244 457937 /

Job Title: Senior Womenswear Apparel Designer Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills. Location: Chester Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum DOE Company Overview Our client is a fast-growing, design-led consumer brand headquartered in Chester. The business creates technically considered, style-led product for a global customer base. Operating within a highly competitive market, the organisation combines innovation, commercial awareness and strong brand identity to deliver product that resonates with a modern audience. The culture is collaborative, agile and product-focused, with creativity and performance at the centre of decision making. The Role An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Womenswear Apparel Designer to join a growing design function within a fast-paced product environment. Reporting into the Design Director, this role plays a key part in driving seasonal direction across womenswear. You will lead the end-to-end design process across multiple product categories, including core apparel ranges, complementary product lines and associated collections. This is a senior-level position requiring both strong creative vision and technical expertise. You will combine commercial awareness with innovative thinking to deliver brand-aligned, customer-focused product. The role also includes direct line management of a small team, supporting development, progression and fostering a positive, high-performing culture. Key Responsibilities • Drive seasonal womenswear design direction using data, customer insight and market research, • Lead end-to-end design development from concept through to production-ready handover, • Manage and mentor junior designers, supporting growth and performance, • Conduct seasonal colour and trend research to inform cohesive ranges, • Translate global trends into commercially viable, brand-aligned product, • Undertake functional research to understand end-user needs and product performance requirements, • Collaborate cross-functionally with Buying, Merchandising, Marketing, Production and Wholesale teams, • Participate in overseas development trips and competitor benchmarking, • Prepare detailed tech packs and accurate production-ready artwork, • Minimum 5+ years' experience in apparel design, • Extensive experience within womenswear design in a product-led environment, • Experience managing at least one direct report or small team, • Strong background in technical and commercial product development, • Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, • Strong knowledge of garment construction, pattern cutting and technical fit, • Solid understanding of the full production process, • Excellent research capability with the ability to translate insight into product, • Strong awareness of consumer trends and market positioning, • Womenswear, • Multi-category apparel As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff. xrnqpay Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.

Job Title: Senior Town Planner | Associate Town Planner Find out if this opportunity is a good fit by reading all of the information that follows below. Location: Exeter Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established, award-winning multidisciplinary planning and design consultancy who are looking for a Senior Town Planner up to an Associate Town Planner. This practice is planning-led and works collaboratively across planning, architecture and landscape disciplines, delivering high-quality residential and commercial development schemes across the UK. This is a senior-level opportunity for a chartered planning professional with strong private sector experience to take a leading role within a growing consultancy environment. The Role As a Town Planner, you will manage a varied portfolio of development projects, provide strategic planning advice to clients, and contribute to the growth of the planning team. You will work closely with architects, designers and landscape specialists to deliver commercially focused and creative planning solutions. Key Responsibilities: • Leading and managing complex planning applications, appeals and development strategies, • Providing expert planning advice to private sector clients and landowners, • Mentoring and supporting junior planners and graduates, • Developing and maintaining strong client relationships, • Contributing to business development and strategic growth initiatives, • Chartered Member of the RTPI (MRTPI), • Proven experience in the private sector (consultancy or developer-side), • Strong knowledge of UK planning policy, development management and planning strategy, • Commercial awareness and excellent client-facing communication skills, • Competitive salary and discretionary bonus, • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, • Opportunity to work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team, • Clear progression pathway to senior leadership and director level Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on or

LOCATION - Manchester / Leeds / Leicester or Edinburgh Are you the right applicant for this opportunity Find out by reading through the role overview below. We are seeking a qualified and enthusiastic Principal Electrical Building Services Engineer to support and develop the project delivery capabilities of our busy and successful building services team. Candidates will successfully lead and deliver multiple, medium complexity projects without supervision, or packages of high complexity projects under the direction of more experienced staff.You will provide advice to clients and will take responsibility for managing and cultivating client relationships and securing new work. You should be able to lead, or demonstrate the competency to lead, a team of less experienced staff as you may have line management responsibility. Project work will vary and you will have experience across a range of sectors including life sciences, defence, education, commercial, residential, renewable energy, industrial, retail, healthcare and leisure within both public and private domains. In this role you will be responsible for all aspects of design in the delivery of electrical engineering consultancy services for a portfolio of projects. You will be responsible for; undertaking calculations, production of drawings, producing specifications and reports, conducting site surveys, conducting construction stage duties, providing client liaison, consulting with members of design/construction teams and any other relevant duties required to comply with project briefs. Producing and reviewing electrical design drawings will be key to your role. Experience of using Autodesk Revit MEP would be beneficial.If required further training in Revit and other systems will be provided. You will have the passion and drive to deliver and manage projects in accordance with the clients brief and programme, and to help develop good client relationships. You should be capable of managing your own workload and the workload of others, updating forward plans of workload regularly & working to time allocations. Key responsibilities: Production and review of detailed design calculations for all aspects of electrical design. Production of specifications and plant schedules. Production of design notes, basis of design and RIBA stage reports showing compliance with standards and best practice. Production of design drawings from conception through to detailed design. Conducting detailed site surveys and inspection of installations. Mentoring and guidance of junior to intermediate engineers. Input into fee estimates and bid process. Support associates and director with resource planning and managing team workload. Holds (or meet the criteria to hold) security clearance to MOD SC level. Requirements: Ideally you will have an accredited Building Services /Electrical Engineering degree or higher educational qualification. Ideally Chartered engineer or working towards membership. The skill set and passion for engineering with the ability to manage and deliver electrical building services engineering designs across a range of sectors. Experienced in project lead and delivery of electrical services across multiple projects, as part of a multi discipline design team. Conducting any or all stages of electrical design from concept to completion as required by the project. Take design lead on projects promoting design excellence at all times. Experience in a range of digital tools including AutoCAD, AutoDesk Revit, Dialux, Relux, Amtech, NBS and Microsoft packages Proven ability to develop designs conscious of energy conservation, sustainability and with a knowledge basis of renewable technologies. Fully conversant with technical and legislation requirements for electrical services equipment and installation design and management. Able to take charge of project deliverables, make decisions on developing the discipline design elements, act on own initiative and operate in a pro-active way. Strong communication and people skills, particularly the ability to influence and negotiate both internally and externally with an open and inclusive style. Consulting closely with other professionals, including structural engineers, architects, surveyors, and contractors of in-house and external project teams. Strong report writing skills. Experience of producing and supporting fee estimates and bid writing would be beneficial. Able to generate a programme and produce progress reports against this. Experience in managing and mentoring junior to intermediate engineers. About Tetra Tech: Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. We combine the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. We are Leading with Science to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients. At Tetra Tech, we provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits. For more information on our company, please visit our website . To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter on the Careers section of our website. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Tetra Tech is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity/shared parental leave, in line with the Equalities Act 2010. We are veryhappy to discuss flexible working for this role, including the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times, or compressed hours. xrnqpay We can offer a range of solutions to help you to get the most out of your work / life balance. Additional Information • Organization: 784 TCE, • Requisition #78400001575

Associate Director Fire Engineer Job in Multiple UK Locations Associate Director Fire Engineer job available in London, Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield & Birmingham with a respected and forward-thinking fire consultancy, offering a competitive salary + annual bonus + 38 days annual leave + hybrid and flexible working + pension + healthcare + professional development. You'll be joining a technically driven and collaborative fire engineering team, delivering innovative fire safety design solutions across a diverse range of projects in the UK and internationally. Their work spans sectors such as residential, commercial, education, healthcare, transport and infrastructure, with a strong focus on quality, collaboration and technical excellence. To be considered for an interview, please make sure your application is full in line with the job specs as found below. Role & Responsibilities • Lead technical delivery across multiple fire engineering projects, ensuring quality and consistency, • Oversee QA of technical outputs and chair design reviews to maintain standards, • Mentor and support engineers and graduates, fostering skill development and career progression, • Drive standardisation of project processes, tools, and outputs across the team, • Manage multiple projects simultaneously, supporting both technical and commercial aspects, • Build and maintain client relationships, representing the team and technical expertise, • MSc (or equivalent) in Fire Engineering, • Significant experience within a fire engineering or building services consultancy, • Strong Understanding of UK building regulations and RIBA project stages, • Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, or actively progressing towards it, • Experience mentoring and supporting junior engineers, • Competitive Salary, • Annual Bonus, • 38 days annual leave (option to buy or sell additional days), • Hybrid & Flexible Working options, • Enhanced Company Pension, • Private medical insurance, • Wellbeing support, • Support with professional memberships and ongoing CPD, • Cycle-to-work scheme In accordance with GDPR, by applying for this position you give us your consent to process your data in-line with our Privacy and Data Protection Policies which can be read on the privacy policy page on our website. Referral Did you know we run a referral scheme? We pay a £1000 referral bonus if you introduce us to anyone who we then successfully place in a new job role. Just send us their information and we'll do the rest. Terms: A candidate is deemed to have been successfully placed once they have started a new job as a result of an introduction made by Hunter Dunning and when they've successfully completed the probation period. xrnqpay See website for full terms & conditions. Associate Director Fire Engineer Job in Multiple UK Locations - Your Property Recruitment Specialists ( Job Ref: 1293344)

About The Role Currie & Brown is looking for an Associate Director in Building Surveying to join our Edinburgh office. Consideration will be given to appointing at Director level should the right candidate apply. The successful candidate will be part of a team of building surveyors covering all aspects of professional and project-related building surveying across the private and public sector. The successful candidate will support project leaders in generating new business and delivering a high standard of service delivery, achieving successful outcomes for our clients, capturing and sharing knowledge across projects, enhancing our culture of innovation and reinforcing our reputation as a preferred service provider. Working in this role will involve assisting in the management of client and project teams to deliver building surveying services profitably and on time to a wide range of clients. The role will cover the full spectrum of building surveying services, including design and specification, clerk of works, contract administration, building surveys and dilapidations. Our building surveying team has a broad-based background, is a highly motivated group with varying levels and types of experience and is the ideal place for you to progress your career in the profession with many opportunities to learn from the team and our commissions. As an Associate Director/Director Building Surveyor your core duties will involve: • Delivery of new projects and frameworks to the business using your external network and through the delivery of compelling bids to clients, • Leading the delivery of projects, commissions, and professional assignments from inception to completion, • Maintaining effective communication to ensure all information is available for the successful completion of projects and liaising with other managers to ensure efficient financial control, • Managing of client/project teams to deliver building surveying services profitably and on time, • Visiting sites to undertake surveys, visiting construction sites, meet with sub-contractors, contractors, clients and other staff as required to deliver projects., • Leading and motivating our team of Building Surveyors to deliver all work outputs in an accurate and timely manner, • BSc in building surveying or equivalent, • Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS), • Good technical writing and communication skills (both internal and external), • Proficient skills in the use of AutoCAD and NBS beneficial, • Experience in the higher education, local government, healthcare and private sectors beneficial, • Significant exposure to, and established positive working relations with, private and public sector clients beneficial, • Well-developed skills in the areas of surveys, project management, clerk of works, repairs and maintenance beneficial, • Well-organised, diligent, proactive, assertive, well-disciplined and commercially astute, • A team player with a 'can-do' attitude, • Outgoing, polite, patient, diplomatic, personable, respectful and flexible when speaking to colleagues and clients alike JBRP1_UKTJ

About The Role Currie & Brown is looking for an Associate Director in Building Surveying to join our Edinburghoffice. Consideration will be given to appointing at Director level should the right candidate apply. The successful candidate will be part of a team of building surveyors covering all aspects of professional and project-related building surveying across the private and public sector. The successful candidate will support project leaders in generating new business and delivering a high standard of service delivery, achieving successful outcomes for our clients, capturing and sharing knowledge across projects, enhancing our culture of innovation and reinforcing our reputation as a preferred service provider. Working in this role will involve assisting in the management of client and project teams to deliver building surveying services profitably and on time to a wide range of clients. The role will cover the full spectrum of building surveying services, including design and specification, clerk of works, contract administration, building surveys and dilapidations. Our building surveying team has a broad-based background, is a highly motivated group with varying levels and types of experience and is the ideal place for you to progress your career in the profession with many opportunities to learn from the team and our commissions. As an Associate Director/Director Building Surveyor your core duties will involve: * • Delivery of new projects and frameworks to the business using your external network and through the delivery of compelling bids to clients, • Leading the delivery of projects, commissions, and professional assignments from inception to completion, • Maintaining effective communication to ensure all information is available for the successful completion of projects and liaising with other managers to ensure efficient financial control, • Managing of client/project teams to deliver building surveying services profitably and on time, • Visiting sites to undertake surveys, visiting construction sites, meet with sub-contractors, contractors, clients and other staff as required to deliver projects., • Leading and motivating our team of Building Surveyors to deliver all work outputs in an accurate and timely manner, • Representing the company in a professional and diligent manner, meeting, negotiating and corresponding with clients to form strong and long-lasting working relationshipsWhat skills and attributes are we looking for from you:, • BSc in building surveying or equivalent, • Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS), • Good technical writing and communication skills (both internal and external), • Proficient skills in the use of AutoCAD and NBS beneficial, • Experience in the higher education, local government, healthcare and private sectors beneficial, • Significant exposure to, and established positive working relations with, private and public sector clients beneficial, • Well-developed skills in the areas of surveys, project management, clerk of works, repairs and maintenance beneficial, • Well-organised, diligent, proactive, assertive, well-disciplined and commercially astute, • A team player with a can-do attitude, • Outgoing, polite, patient, diplomatic, personable, respectful and flexible when speaking to colleagues and clients alike JBRP1_UKTJ

This is an exceptional opportunity for a Call Centre Trainer to join this global company within their prestigious, modern Chester office. Reporting into the Customer Service Director, the Call Centre Trainer will be responsible for designing, delivering, and maintaining training programs across customer service, support and operational teams within a call centre environment. This role leads the experience for new starters through a structured onboarding academy and ensures all training and work instructions are accurate, current, and aligned with operational requirements. Driven by the passion to improve their customers experiences, the company continues to grow as a market leader in their industry. With a commitment to an increased presence in the market, they are accelerating their business transformation in order to reach more people, more effectively. The successful Call Centre Trainer will receive benefits including an annual bonus; 26 days holidays plus Bank Holidays; life assurance; contributory pension scheme; buy/sell holiday scheme; free onsite parking. Key Responsibilities:- • Deliver end-to-end training for new starters across customer service, technical support, and operations, • Design, build, and manage a structured onboarding academy that supports consistent knowledge transfer and performance readiness

Call Centre Trainer Chester £34,000-£38,000 +bonus This is an exceptional opportunity for a Call Centre Trainer to join this global company within their prestigious, modern Chester office. Reporting into the Customer Service Director, the Call Centre Trainer will be responsible for designing, delivering, and maintaining training programs across customer service, support and operational teams within a call centre environment. This role leads the experience for new starters through a structured onboarding academy and ensures all training and work instructions are accurate, current, and aligned with operational requirements. Driven by the passion to improve their customers’ experiences, the company continues to grow as a market leader in their industry. With a commitment to an increased presence in the market, they are accelerating their business transformation in order to reach more people, more effectively. The successful Call Centre Trainer will receive benefits including an annual bonus; 26 days’ holidays plus Bank Holidays; life assurance; contributory pension scheme; buy/sell holiday scheme; free onsite parking. Key Responsibilities:- * Deliver end-to-end training for new starters across customer service, technical support, and operations * Design, build, and manage a structured onboarding academy that supports consistent knowledge transfer and performance readiness * Develop and maintai...

About The Role If you think you are the right match for the following opportunity, apply after reading the complete description. Currie & Brown is looking for an Associate Director in Building Surveying to join our Edinburgh office. Consideration will be given to appointing at Director level should the right candidate apply. The successful candidate will be part of a team of building surveyors covering all aspects of professional and project-related building surveying across the private and public sector. The successful candidate will support project leaders in generating new business and delivering a high standard of service delivery, achieving successful outcomes for our clients, capturing and sharing knowledge across projects, enhancing our culture of innovation and reinforcing our reputation as a preferred service provider. Working in this role will involve assisting in the management of client and project teams to deliver building surveying services profitably and on time to a wide range of clients. The role will cover the full spectrum of building surveying services, including design and specification, clerk of works, contract administration, building surveys and dilapidations. Our building surveying team has a broad-based background, is a highly motivated group with varying levels and types of experience and is the ideal place for you to progress your career in the profession with many opportunities to learn from the team and our commissions. As an Associate Director/Director Building Surveyor your core duties will involve: • Delivery of new projects and frameworks to the business using your external network and through the delivery of compelling bids to clients, • Leading the delivery of projects, commissions, and professional assignments from inception to completion, • Maintaining effective communication to ensure all information is available for the successful completion of projects and liaising with other managers to ensure efficient financial control, • Managing of client/project teams to deliver building surveying services profitably and on time, • Visiting sites to undertake surveys, visiting construction sites, meet with sub-contractors, contractors, clients and other staff as required to deliver projects., • Leading and motivating our team of Building Surveyors to deliver all work outputs in an accurate and timely manner, • BSc in building surveying or equivalent, • Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS), • Good technical writing and communication skills (both internal and external), • Proficient skills in the use of AutoCAD and NBS beneficial, • Experience in the higher education, local government, healthcare and private sectors beneficial, • Significant exposure to, and established positive working relations with, private and public sector clients beneficial, • Well-developed skills in the areas of surveys, project management, clerk of works, repairs and maintenance beneficial, • Well-organised, diligent, proactive, assertive, well-disciplined and commercially astute, • A team player with a 'can-do' attitude, • Outgoing, polite, patient, diplomatic, personable, respectful and flexible when speaking to colleagues and clients alike

Watkin Jones is recruiting a Project Manager to join our homes division in the North West. As Project Manager, you’ll play a key role in the successful delivery of this high-profile project. Acting as a central point of contact for the client and project team, you will: Coordinate day-to-day site activity and subcontractor performance Support the Construction Director with programme development and design coordination Manage risk, reporting structures, and project documentation Ensure exceptional standards of health & safety, quality, and compliance Build and maintain strong relationships with architects, engineers, consultants, and regulatory bodies We're looking for someone with strong site coordination experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, complex construction environment. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career while contributing to our established homes division. About you: The ideal candidate will hold an NVQ Level 4, HND, or Degree in a construction, development, or project management-related subject. A CSCS card and SMSTS qualification are essential, while additional certifications such as health and safety training or a First Aid certificate are also advantageous. Candidates should demonstrate strong knowledge of the build sequence, best practices in construction project management, and current trends within the sector. Familiarity with contract law is advantageous. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and programming software is essential, supporting effective communication, planning, and project delivery. At Watkin Jones, we believe in investing in our people. Here’s what we can offer you: Professional Growth: Individual support for your career advancement. Rewards: Discretionary annual bonus, health cash plan, life insurance, and more. Work-Life Balance: 25 days of annual leave (increasing with tenure), agile working arrangements, and discounted gym memberships. Benefits: Exclusive shopping discounts, and a contributory pension scheme. Why Choose Watkin Jones Group? Watkin Jones Group is the UK’s leading developer, builder, and manager of residential-for-rent homes, with a rich history dating back to 1791. With 54,000+ homes developed and in-build across over 254 schemes, we have a proven track record of success. Our operating arm, Fresh, manages over 18,500 units across 58 schemes, representing approximately £1.7bn of assets under management. Joining us means becoming part of a company that’s not only deeply rooted in history but also firmly focused on the future. We’re committed to creating high-quality rental homes, fostering vibrant communities, and driving sustainable development. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to grow your career in a fast-paced, innovative environment. If you’re ready to make a significant impact and advance your career with a market leader, we’d love to hear from you

Our Client This client company is a highly successful privately owned engineering design, manufacturing and supply business in the HVAC marketplace, that is looking to grow significantly over the next 5 years. The business works across a broad range of sectors with blue chip and well-known customers and has a solid pipeline for the foreseeable future. The Requirement Due to growth plans, success and the business strategy, the company is looking to recruit a full-time Estimating Manager to work closely with the company’s Managing Director. Based anywhere in the North-West, the Estimating Manager will have plenty of opportunity to work from home. Core Role & Responsibilities • Reporting to a Managing Director, the Estimating Manager will oversee the development and delivery of bids, proposals, and tenders, ensuring the tenders meet customer timescales and specification through effective planning and co-ordination of bid activities, • Review and interpret customer requirements and ensure that bids and tenders meet these requirements at optimum benefit to the business, • Effective coordination of documentation and reviews in accordance with the company's professional process and support colleagues to accurately manage the pipeline and sales information, • Oversee a small team of Estimators Experience & Fit • Demonstrable experience and understanding of all stages of estimating and bidding processes, • Experience within mechanical engineering manufacturing/services companies to date, • Ideally some experience of HVAC and ductwork, • Literate in finance and commercial aspects of estimates, tenders and bid delivery, • Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Hands on, driven, energetic, professional and a team player, • A strong character, dynamic, strategic, gravitas, confident and aspirational when it comes to leadership opportunities within growing companies The Opportunity • A key managerial appointment, • The chance to make a real difference, • The opportunity to oversee a small team, • Excellent progression opportunities longer term towards leadership of the business, • A stable and financially strong business with high levels of repeat business, • A growing business that has key growth ambitions, • A company that provides a supportive environment If this role is of interest, please do get in touch

Join Our Dynamic Team as a Development Manager! Are you ready to lead and manage high-impact development projects? We are seeking a talented Development Manager to join our innovative team within the Watkin Jones Group Delivery function. As the Development Manager, you will spearhead the delivery of residential development schemes, both self-build and 3rd party projects. Your expertise will guide projects through the full lifecycle—from risk assessment and program management to cost control and design oversight. Reporting to the Development Project Director, you’ll act as the crucial link between Investment & Development, the Watkin Jones Construction Team, third-party contractors, external consultants, and clients. Key Responsibilities: You will lead and manage development projects in alignment with the agreed RACI, ensuring that schemes are delivered on time and within budget, meeting the necessary quality standards. This includes overseeing all project milestones, coordinating the activities of third-party consultants and contractors, and managing their appointments. You will be responsible for presenting progress reports and challenging processes to ensure value for money, while closely monitoring the performance of professional teams and contractors. A crucial aspect of this role is managing projects from RIBA stage 3 to 7, ensuring smooth transitions and efficient delivery across all phases of development. You will also ensure that all legal due diligence and compliance requirements are met for each development project. Core Objectives: In this role, you will bring extensive experience in delivering residential developments, including Purpose Built Student Accommodation and Build-to-Rent projects. You will be experienced in the post-planning consent processes, managing the project delivery from planning approval through to completion. Problem-solving will be central to your approach, ensuring that complex challenges are resolved efficiently, and high-quality outcomes are achieved. Qualifications: What we need from you: Proven experience in project management within the construction or development sector. Strong leadership and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and drive projects to successful completion. Familiarity with RIBA Outline Plan of Work 2020 and other industry standards. What We Offer: At Watkin Jones, we believe in investing in our people. Here’s what we offer: Rewards: Discretionary annual bonus, cash paid health plan, life insurance, and more. Professional Growth: A pivotal role within a forward-thinking organisation and the opportunity to work on diverse and exciting projects. Work-Life Balance: 25 days of annual leave (increasing with tenure), agile approach to work and discounted gym memberships. Benefits: Company car or allowance, exclusive shopping discounts, and a contributory pension scheme. About Us: Watkin Jones was established in 1791 and has been building homes since 1927. More recently, we listed on the AIM market in 2016 with a market cap of £255m (current market cap c. £550m). In FY2020 we generated gross revenue of £354m and a Gross Profit of £75.9m. Our position in the market is based on a ‘capital light’ model, where we typically work with institutional forward funders. Watkin Jones’ success to date has been based on our emphasis on building relationships of trust, our customer focus and our forward-thinking structure. Our intention is to create the future of living, which to us means high quality rental homes, community focus and sustainably driven development. Apply Now: If you have a passion for delivering high-quality developments and the skills to navigate complex projects from planning through completion, we want to hear from you

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