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My Client £150m turnover specialist in commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects across the UK. Due to continued expansion and a prestigious pipeline of secured work, are seeking a Project Director to lead the delivery of a commercial fit-out scheme based in Hertfordshire. This is a senior leadership role, ideal for a confident, commercially astute professional with a strong track record in high-value CAT A and CAT B fit-outs. The Role As Project Director, you will have overall responsibility for the successful delivery of a flagship project from pre-construction through to completion. You’ll be expected to drive quality, programme, commercial performance, and client satisfaction. Key responsibilities include: • Leading all aspects of project delivery for a commercial fit-out (circa £10m+), • Managing project teams including Project Managers, Site Managers, Commercial, and Design leads, • Acting as primary point of contact for the client and professional team, • Driving high standards of health & safety, quality, and compliance, • Overseeing cost control, subcontractor performance, and programme milestones, • Ensuring client expectations are exceeded and repeat business is secured Requirements: • Minimum 10 years' experience in fit-out/refurbishment projects, • Proven leadership of £10m+ commercial projects (ideally in a live environment), • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage budgets and contractual obligations, • Excellent client-facing skills and stakeholder management, • Strong understanding of design & build contracts, • Relevant qualifications (e.g., SMSTS, CSCS Black/White card, degree or HNC in Construction Management or related field)

Systems Project Engineer – Hybrid (UK) About the Role: Join a pioneering defence programme developing the UK’s first deployable Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) system. We are looking for talented and flexible engineers to contribute across multiple sub-systems, including Data-Logging and Monitoring (DLM), Image Processing and Control (IPPU), Beam Director, Laser Source, and Fire Enable System (FES). These sub-systems are critical to capturing system performance, processing sensor imagery, directing the high-energy beam, generating the laser source, and ensuring safety control functions. Responsibilities include hardware delivery, assembly, integration, testing, and certification, with opportunities to work across multiple project streams and develop cutting-edge technology. Reporting to the Head of Equipment within the Chief Design Engineer’s organisation, this role provides scope to grow your technical expertise, lead work packages, and influence sub-system design and integration. Key Responsibilities: • Deliver and integrate critical sub-systems within the wider weapon system, • Accept and verify the physical and functional definition of hardware, • Prepare and maintain technical and certification documentation, including safety-related certification where applicable, • Support functional integration of hardware and software components, • Drive technical direction during early project lifecycle stages and clarify stakeholder needs, • Interface and manage relationships with third-party suppliers, including development of statements of work and deliverables, • Lead technical work packages and proactively manage technical risks, • Build strong collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders What We’re Looking For: • Experience in developing complex electrical equipment or sub-systems, • Understanding of assembly, integration, testing, and certification boundaries, • Ability to engage stakeholders effectively and build collaborative relationships, • Experience working with third-party suppliers and defining technical deliverables, • Capable of leading technical work packages alongside project managers, • Flexible and adaptable to support multiple sub-system streams, • Knowledge of high-energy lasers or safety-critical systems is desirable but not essential What We Offer: • Salary: Circa £50,000–£60,000 depending on experience, • Company Bonus: Up to 21% of base salary, depending on grade, • Pension: Up to 14% total contribution (employer + employee), • Flexible working arrangements: 2–3 days per week on-site, • Enhanced parental leave: Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, with additional enhancements for paternity, neonatal leave, and fertility support, • Site facilities: Subsidised meals, free car parking, and more Next Steps: For this role you will have to gain UK Security Clearance; therefore, we cannot process your application unless you currently hold British Nationality as a minimum qualification. For more information on this position, please contact me on 01923 470756 or email

Are you a visionary creative leader with a passion for transforming environments? We are seeking an exceptional Creative Director to lead an internationally recognised design team that is redefining the future of education. Creative Director - Redefining Educational Spaces. This is more than a job,

Collaborate closely with Sales Director, Creative Director, Design Director, Marketing Director and Finance Director to develop and deliver new products that balance aesthetic vision, customer relevance, and commercial viability. We are looking for an experienced and strategic Director of Product St

Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description We are looking for an MEP Associate or Regional Director to join our South East MEP team and support the growth of our MEP and multi-disciplinary capability in the Commercial Life Sciences sector. This role would suit someone with a proven track record of medium - large, complex new build or refurbishment life sciences projects, combined with building client relationships and an industry presence, based on sound technical knowledge. Successful project delivery, building client relationships, work-winning and advancing AECOM's reputation within the science sector are all aspects of the role and - under our structured Career Pathways framework - you will have the opportunity to develop your career further in those areas of the business that excite and motivate you. Excellent organisational, communication and team-working skills are important, as is a collaborative attitude and commitment to the development of others within the team. Some of the core duties and responsibilities of the role include: • Supports, oversees and coordinates work-winning and engineering production activities for a sub-set of the SE operating unit, • Contributes to the wider (UK&I, plus Europe) healthcare, science and tertiary education community, sharing knowledge and best practice, • contributes to development and delivery of the financial plan, • builds new client relationships and develop existing ones, • Makes decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative., • Initiates and maintains contact with senior-level management within the company and is skilled in dispute resolution and negotiation of critical issues. At this level, the individual will have demonstrated understanding of project delivery requirements, creativity, foresight, working with a multi-disciplinary team to meet project goals and deliver high quality technical excellence., • Demonstrates mature judgment in anticipating and solving both routine and unusual operations problems, determining operational objectives and requirements, organizing programs and projects, and developing standards and guides for diverse engineering activities., • Supervision received is essentially administrative with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits. Qualifications • BEng (MEng preferred) in mechanical, electrical, building services or a related degree, • Chartered Engineer (CEng) Additional Information We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives. If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you! #EVB About AECOM AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM. Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too. Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. ReqID: J Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places Business Group: DCS Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India Career Area: Engineering Work Location Model: Please Select

Ready to lead a multidisciplinary design team and shape the future of water infrastructure?**Join our dynamic Water Solutions team as an Associate Director - Lead Design Engineer, based in our rapidly growing South East offices with the benefit of our flexible hybrid working model. Experience of und

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Join our dynamic Water Solutions team as an Associate Director - Lead Design Engineer, based in our rapidly growing South East offices with the benefit of our flexible hybrid working model. Ready to lead a multidisciplinary design team and shape the future of water infrastructure?. We invite you to

Our client, a prestigious and highly regarded multidisciplinary design consultancy with an established presence across the Middle East, is seeking a highly experienced and creative Associate Director of Interior Design to join their Kuwait studio. The Associate Director will be instrumental in drivi

Our client is a British company specializing in the design and manufacturing of high-quality wallpapers and fabrics and known for its unique and artistic designs that often draw inspiration from historical patterns and natural elements.

Person SpecificationProven experience at Design Director or Head of Design level within a ladieswear supplier or retailer. Are you a visionary Design Director with your finger firmly on the pulse of fast fashion? This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading ladieswear supplier, working with som

Design Director Are you an experienced Building Services design engineer looking for further resonsiblity to run your own design department? A very attractive opportunity has become available for a growing MEP contractor.

As an Account Director at this agency, you will play an integral part by representing the. Duties and Responsibilities of Account Director:. Experienced within retail and luxury brands, working on retail design and innovation projects.

Hays Civil Engineering is proud to be partnering with Roughan & O'Donovan (ROD), a dynamic and ambitious firm of civil, structural, and environmental engineering consultants.With a 50-year legacy and headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, ROD has grown to over 200 employees and generates annual revenues e

As Associate Director of Experience Design, you will lead multidisciplinary design projects from experience definition through execution. Associate Director, Experience Design. Partner closely with a client, serving as an internal champion to ensure our work meets their needs and also serving as an

This is not just another design role. Celebrating artistry, culture, and craftsmanship through timeless design. This is your opportunity to shape the creative future of a globally celebrated brand at the intersection of Luxury design, fashion, art, and culture.

As our Design Director, you’ll be more than a designer. As Design Director, you will be the driving force behind David Harber’s creative vision – shaping new concepts into elegant, commercially successful products while keeping our Classic range fresh and vital. Now, we’re looking for a Desi

Account Director – Retail & Fashion Design Agency (60k). Experienced in retail and luxury brands, working on retail design and innovation projects. Passion for branding and retail environments with an understanding of design and innovation.

As our Design Director, you ll be more than a designer. Now, we re looking for a Design Director who can bring that same transformative energy to our creative future. Beyond the studio, you ll be a global ambassador for the brand, representing David Harber at high-profile UK and international design

We’re looking for an experienced Director of Design to lead and grow the design function at Maze — setting the creative direction for how design evolves in the era of AI. This role is both strategic and hands‑on: you’ll define the design vision, scale design excellence across teams, and inte

This role involves working closely with other disciplines and leading the FEED design and detailed design for substation refurbishment/extensions and new-build projects. Technical Director HV Plant/Primary Design (Substations). Join to apply for the Technical Director HV Plant/Primary Design (Substa

Overview: A London-based studio is looking for a Design Director to lead their commercial mixed-use sector. Mentor and manage project teams; influence design outcomes on design-led, iconic schemes in the UK/Europe. Design Director - Commercial, Mixed Use Sector, London.

Design Director – Packaging & Branding, Central London. Keeping your finger on the pulse of cultural and design trends, bringing fresh insights that move brands forward. Strong experience leading creative teams within a top-tier branding or design agency.

As an assistant director of enrollment, you will strive to meet your assigned region’s enrollment goals by providing individual support to students, parents, and educators at various stages of the admission process. During events, you will deliver creative classroom presentations, encourage studen

Work with a well-established multi-discipline practice as an Associate, with a view to progressing quickly into an Associate Director position. Design major multi-million-pound building structures across sectors including residential, commercial, retail and leisure.

A Design Director who doesn’t just follow trends, but questions them. We’ve found that brilliant designers often have messy desktops, strong opinions about paper stocks, and an irrational hatred of Palatino. Know how to craft, polish, and send out beautiful design.

As our Design Director, you’ll be more than a designer. Now, we are looking for a Design Director who can bring that same transformative energy to our creative future. Act as a figurehead for the brand, representing David Harber in the global landscape and interior design community, forging strong

Our Water Optimisation team is actively looking to grow our Design Management capability as we look to recruit an Associate Technical Director for Design Management. Associate Technical Director - Design Management (Water & Wastewater). Associate / Associate Director / Technical Director , Environme

We are looking for experienced Principal Civils Engineers with extensive experience in detailed design and design-and-build on water projects to join our offices across the UK to reinforce our existing civils teams and further support our frameworks with UK Water Companies. Associate Director - Wate

Our client, a prestigious and highly regarded multidisciplinary design consultancy with an established presence across the Middle East, is seeking a highly experienced and creative Associate Director of Interior Design to join their Kuwait studio. The Associate Director will be instrumental in drivi

The Shore Group has been retained by a prominent Turnkey Design & Build (D&B) Office Fit‑Out Contractor to identify and appoint a highly capable Director (Managing Director Designate) – Design & Build to lead and scale their London D&B business. Director (Managing Director Designate) – Design

Lots of experience leading design projects as a Design Director or similar senior role in a design agency, with a strong focus on FMCG packaging. A Design Director leads our creative team, guiding the design process from start to finish. Excellent knowledge of current design trends and what’s comi

We are seeking an experienced IT Director - Design and Extensions to oversee the design of Blue Yonder Warehouse Management System (WMS) deployments in the UK region and provide design sign-off. Innovate: Guide design workshops on project kick-off, leveraging supply chain and logistics operational k

Design Director FTC (Maternity Cover). At Design Bridge and Partners we design brands with the power to move. We’re looking for an exceptional Design Director to join our London studio on a freelance maternity cover basis, starting in December.

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Our client is looking for a skilled and dynamic executive to join their finance leadership team as their Director of Group Finance and Controls. As our Director of Group Finance and Controls, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial future of our European operations.

Our client is a British company specializing in the design and manufacturing of high-quality wallpapers and fabrics and known for its unique and artistic designs that often draw inspiration from historical patterns and natural elements.

The Sales Director, UK & Nordics is responsible for building client relationships within a specified segment.

As Electrical Associate Director, you will play a key leadership role within the business, delivering high‑quality electrical design across a range of Private Sector projects. Strong design skills with proven use of industry‑standard design and analysis software – Trimble and Dialux. Working u

The Design Director will be responsible for the design and development of luxurious hand crafted products. The Design Director Role in Brief. The Successful Design Director.

Digital Design Director / Creative Director. We’re partnering with a globally recognised design studio to find an exceptional Associate Director, Interior Design, to join their London team on a fixed-term contract for 12 months. Senior Director, Head of Global Retail Design.

Cross-functional Communication: Work with all counterparts globally (particularly Directory of Apparel, Apparel Product Managers, Category Directors, Director of Sourcing and Development, Director of Supply Chain Management, Director of Quality Assurance) to ensure effective inter- and intra-departm

We are seeking an experienced Design Director (Adaptive) on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract basis, who is a natural leader and comfortable with a high degree of ownership and accountability. You’ll lead the team on multiple projects from brief through design, adaptation and roll‑out and productio

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But wait, you’re not only a designer, you’re a Design Director:. Together is looking for a Design Director to join their team. We’re hiring a Design Director.

Working under the direction of the Board of Directors, support the delivery of electrical systems design documentation and outputs, including but not limited to:: -. As Electrical Associate Director, you will play a key leadership role within the business, delivering high-quality electrical design a

Senior Account Manager or Account Director -Retail and fashion Agency. The role of Account Director is to join their ever expanding team for to work on luxury retail and fashion clients. As an Account Director at this agency, you will play an integral part by representing the.