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Our client, Bury Council is looking for a Interim Head of Service for their Adolescent Support Services Candidates must have experience in Youth Justice services or Specific Vulnerable Adolescent Services Are you a highly motivated and experienced social work leader passionate about making a difference to vulnerable adolescents. Bury is seeking to appoint a dynamic Head of Service to lead our Youth Justice Service and review our existing services to adolescents ensuring we are maximising opportunities to deliver positive outcomes. This is a pivotal leadership role with responsibility for delivering high-performing, innovative, and continuously improving services that safeguard and empower young people facing complex challenges. You will lead the design, delivery, and development of services that reduce care entry, re-offending, and exploitation, while promoting safety, resilience, and positive futures. Your strategic insight, operational expertise, and partnership skills will help us shape the future of adolescent support in our community. What You'll Do • Provide inspiring leadership to multi-disciplinary teams across youth justice and adolescent services., • Drive continuous improvement and innovation, including designing and embedding new service models., • Lead robust safeguarding and risk management for vulnerable adolescents., • Build and sustain effective partnerships across statutory and voluntary sectors., • Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration., • Proven senior leadership experience delivering high-performing adolescent-focused services., • Experience in setting up and embedding new services and leading continuous service improvement., • Strong knowledge of adolescent safeguarding, youth justice, exploitation, and trauma-informed practice. Benefits of working with Remedy • A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant., • Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs, • Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed., • Double payrolls each week. *Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

About The RoleJob Title: Baler and Compactor Field Service EngineerDivision: phs Wastekit – BoltonPurpose of RoleService Engineers are responsible for servicing and maintaining recycling equipment on a reactive and scheduled basis. They will work towards achieving their own targets as well as customer SLA’s. Service level agreements are agreed and set with our customers and must be achieved. Service Engineers will work closely with the Service Planning Supervisor, Technical Manager and Operations Director to ensure an efficient and safe delivery. Customer Service • To liaise with the call controllers and Field Service Supervisor’s to provide the best service to the customers., • The engineer is expected to help plan their daily work to maximize customer service, achieve the highest standards and productivity using electronic and verbal communications as appropriate., • The engineer should always try and take ownership of engineering issues so that the customer is provided with good service., • Engineers are expected to achieve targets set by their Field Service Supervisor and be aware of all customer service level agreements and aim to adhere to them always., • May be required to work out of area during periods of varying workload volumes and during engineer shortages which can require overnight stays.Records and Documentation, • To complete all paperwork and electronic data as required by Wastekit or the customer according to the company procedures., • Accurately record time, parts used and any other details either electronically or manually as required., • Prompt action should be taken to ensure replacement parts are acquired to replenish van stock or parts specially ordered to return to a breakdown being mindful of any customer SLAs., • Pass on any new business leads to sales department.Skills/Knowledge and Qualifications Required, • Shall have good fault-finding and diagnostic skills, • To be able to understand hydraulic and electrical circuit diagrams., • Will be able to show and apply sound knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic principles, • Can use and understand various electrical and hydraulic test equipment, • Update engineering knowledge when able., • Always use cost effective but safe measures to carry out tasks., • Can work with the minimum of supervision., • To attend meetings and training courses as required by your Field ServiceStandards, • Comply with all requirements in the Work Instruction for Engineer Responsibilities., • Comply with instructions given by Field Service Supervisors, Managers and Directors., • To maintain and use company issued equipment and vehicles in a safe manner and according to PHS Group policies., • To take responsibility for the safe keeping of stock and be accountable for stock balances., • To keep accurate records (using stock usage sheets and or electronic recording as appropriate) of when and where the stock is used., • Any documentation which is required to be returned to the office is done so in time., • Vans should be kept clean, tidy and maintained as per MFM-02 Commercial Vehicle Transport Policy and appropriate care taken of PPE, tools and stock.Desirable Knowledge and Qualifications, • Ideally from a service engineering, electrical or hydraulic background with an ability to demonstrate the skill of fault finding and repair., • City & Guilds in electrical and mechanical engineering., • Competent in the use of electrical and hydraulic test equipment., • A sound knowledge of single and three phase electrical equipment and hydraulic circuits., • A mature disciplined approach and good personal administrative and customer care skills., • 17th edition electrical regulations/City & Guilds electrical and mechanical engineering.In return for your commitment and expertise, you will receive, • A competitive salary of £40,000 OTE £45,000, • We offer accredited ILM Training in house and external training., • Ongoing career and development opportunities., • Digital GP for you and your family., • Over £1000 worth of savings and discounts at Supermarkets and High Street stores with PHS Perks., • Company pension., • 24-hour wellbeing helpline., • All kit required for working effectively on the road.If you want a career with a well-established company, where you’ll be appreciated for the quality of your work, we would love to hear from you. Apply now.phs Group was founded in 1963 and we are the leading provider for Hygiene Services in the UK, Spain and Ireland with over 120,000 customers across 300,000 locations incorporating numerous businesses during its 62 years of business.Our businesses include: Washrooms, Healthcare, Floorcare, phs Direct, Direct 365, phs Greenleaf, Teacrate, Besafe, Wastekit and Compliance.At phs, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination.

SITE ENGINEERING MANAGER\n\nJob Title: Site Engineering Manager\nLocation: Aspatria, Cumbria\nSalary: £71,000 (DOE) + £12,500 Relocation Package\nShift: Days (8:00am – 4:00pm)\n\nJob Role of the Site Engineering Manager\n\nA fantastic opportunity has arisen for a forward-thinking and influential Site Engineering Manager to join First Milk Cheese Company, one of the UK’s leading dairy cooperatives, at their flagship Cumbria site.\n\nThis is a key leadership role within a highly invested, project-driven manufacturing environment, offering the chance to shape engineering strategy, drive continuous improvement, and lead a well-established engineering team. The business is undergoing significant capital investment (£80m–£100m planned), making this an exciting time to join and make a real impact.\n\nReporting directly to the Site Director, you will be responsible for managing and developing the site engineering function, ensuring optimal performance of people, plant, and processes, while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance.\n\nSector – Factory Maintenance / Food Manufacturing\n\nNon-Negotiable Requirements of the Site Engineering Manager\n\nProven leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.\n\nStrong background in mechanical or electrical engineering.\n\nExperience managing engineering teams, including senior engineers.\n\nDemonstrated ability to drive performance, culture, and continuous improvement.\n\nExperience managing budgets, KPIs, and engineering performance.\n\nRequirements for the Site Engineering Manager\n\nEngineering qualification (HNC or above).\n\nExperience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment (food, dairy, or similar highly regulated industry preferred).\n\nStrong people management, coaching, and mentoring ability.\n\nExperience with CAPEX projects and continuous improvement initiatives.\n\nKnowledge of compliance, health & safety, and environmental standards.\n\nDesirable Requirements for the Site Engineering Manager\n\nExperience within the dairy or food manufacturing sector.\n\nNEBOSH qualification (or willingness to develop).\n\nIOSH qualified.\n\nExperience in highly regulated industries such as pharma, chemical, or FMCG.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nLead, manage, and develop the site engineering team including senior engineers, shift engineers, and apprentices.\n\nDrive a positive engineering culture focused on performance, accountability, and development.\n\nManage all engineering activities including maintenance, projects, and continuous improvement.\n\nOversee CAPEX projects and support long-term investment strategy.\n\nEnsure compliance with all health & safety, environmental, and food safety standards.\n\nManage engineering budgets, PPM systems, and asset performance.\n\nWork closely with senior leadership to deliver site KPIs and operational excellence.\n\nThe Site Engineering Manager will benefit from:\n\nWorking for a well-established and growing organisation within the dairy sector.\n\nSignificant investment and long-term project exposure.\n\nCompetitive salary with relocation package available.\n\nStrong benefits package including bonus, pension, private healthcare, and more.\n\nClear opportunity to make a strategic impact and develop further within the business.\n\nIf you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.\n\nFor further details contact Lewis Wall at Pioneer Selection.\n\nAs a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme.\n\nYou will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply – please see our website for further details

Your new companyA multidisciplinary construction consultancy with a forward-thinking approach. Following a period of strategic growth and the establishment of our Northern offices, we are seeking a highly skilled MEP professional to act as a key technical anchor for our projects across the North-West and Yorkshire regions. This is a bespoke, high-autonomy role designed for an engineer who excels in the 'front-end' of building services: site intelligence, client strategy, and technical delivery. You will be the primary technical face of our MEP discipline in the North, working as a strategic partner to our established Birmingham and London Design Hubs.Unlike traditional design roles, this position focusses on the critical interface between the site, the client, and the design office. You will be the 'eyes and ears' on the ground, ensuring that the technical information feeding our design process is of the highest accuracy. Your new role • Technical Information Gathering: Lead comprehensive site appraisals and technical feasibility surveys. You will translate complex as-built realities into clear, high-level briefs for our design team., • Client & Stakeholder Leadership: Act as the MEP design lead in Northern-based project meetings, providing expert technical advice to clients, architects, and contractors., • Design Liaison: Bridge the gap between site-based challenges and design-office solutions. You will be the technical translator, ensuring the team has everything they need to produce designs., • Construction Stage Monitoring: Conduct high-level technical reviews and periodic site inspections, to ensure the onsite installation aligns with the design intent and quality benchmarks., • Project Lifecycle Oversight: Manage the flow of information from initial site visit through to final commissioning and handover., • You must have a robust background in Building Services Design (Mechanical or Electrical) with a deep understanding of multidisciplinary coordination. Ideally 5+ years experience, • This is a highly mobile, field-based role requiring a proactive approach to regional travel. A full UK driving licence and a willingness to travel are essential., • Exceptional ability to produce clear, professional site reports, sketches, and briefing documents that the design team can build from., • An annual salary up to £58,000, • Flexible working hours (choice of start and finish times based around a 7.25-hour working day, core hours between 10am-4.15pm), • Life assurance cover (four times annual salary) for all colleagues., • In-house mental health first-aiders, • Birthday leave, • Biannual pay reviews, • Salary sacrifice (4.5% contribution matched), • Professional development scheme, • Sponsorship of professional fees, • 2 paid corporate social responsibility days, • Regular social events 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

Associate / Senior Associate Electrical Engineer\n\n Location: Manchester\n\n The Role\n\n An award-winning multidisciplinary construction consultancy is seeking an experienced Associate / Senior Associate Electrical Engineer to lead and grow the Building Services / M&E capability within one of its regional offices - Manchester\n\n This is a strategic leadership role combining technical delivery, team leadership and business development. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the growth of the Building Services offering locally, working closely with the wider architectural, surveying and engineering teams to deliver integrated design solutions across a diverse portfolio of projects.\n\n The consultancy provides a wide range of professional services across the built environment, including architecture, structural engineering, building surveying, project management and building services engineering. \n\nKey Responsibilities\n\n Leadership & Office Growth\n\nLead and develop the Building Services / M&E offering within the regional office.\nAct as the technical lead for electrical engineering across projects.\nWork with Directors and Partners to grow the Building Services team and service line.\nSupport recruitment, mentoring and development of engineers and technicians.\nRepresent the Building Services discipline within the office leadership structure.\nTechnical Delivery\n\nLead the electrical design and coordination of building services systems including power, lighting, life safety and specialist systems.\nDeliver projects across multiple sectors including public sector, education, residential, commercial and infrastructure.\nOversee designs from feasibility through to detailed design and construction stages.\nEnsure compliance with UK building regulations, industry standards and sustainability targets.\nCollaborate with architecture, structural and surveying teams to deliver fully integrated project solutions.\nClient & Project Leadership\n\nAct as Project Lead or Technical Lead on multidisciplinary projects.\nMaintain and develop strong relationships with clients, contractors and stakeholders.\nProvide strategic technical advice to clients on energy efficiency, low carbon design and building performance.\nAttend client meetings, design team meetings and site visits.\nBusiness Development\n\nSupport and contribute to regional business growth and client development.\nAssist in preparing fee proposals, tender submissions and framework bids.\nIdentify opportunities to expand Building Services services within the office and wider practice.\n\n Requirements\n\n Experience\n\nSignificant experience in electrical building services design within a consultancy environment.\nExperience delivering projects across multiple RIBA work stages.\nProven ability to lead projects and mentor engineering teams.\nExperience working within multi-disciplinary design environments.\nTechnical Skills\n\nStrong knowledge of:\nElectrical distribution systems\nLighting design\nLife safety systems\nBuilding regulations and industry standards\nSustainable and low-carbon design principles\n\nFamiliarity with BIM and digital design environments (e.g. Revit).\nQualifications\n\nDegree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.\nWorking towards or already achieved Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with an appropriate institution (e.g. CIBSE or IET).\nAbility to operate at Associate or Senior Associate level, depending on experience.\n\n Personal Attributes\n\nStrong leadership and mentoring skills.\nCommercial awareness and ability to contribute to business growth.\nExcellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.\nCollaborative mindset suited to multi-disciplinary consultancy environments.\n\n What’s on Offer\n\nOpportunity to lead and shape the Building Services offering within a growing office.\nWork within a collaborative multi-disciplinary consultancy environment.\nDiverse project portfolio across public and private sectors.\nClear pathway to Director level progression

At Black & White Engineering, we are driving the evolution of electrical design across the mission-critical, data centre, and digital infrastructure sectors. As a Principal Electrical Engineer within our Manchester office, you will hold a senior technical and leadership position, delivering complex, high-performance electrical systems for major projects across the UK and Europe. This opportunity offers a clear, structured progression path to Associate Director, supported by our expanding regional and global presence. In this role, you will lead electrical design activities from concept development through detailed design, construction support, and commissioning. Your responsibilities will include LV and MV distribution systems, UPS and generator configurations, electrical resilience strategies, earthing and bonding systems, lighting and emergency systems, and energy-efficient electrical design methodologies. You will ensure all output aligns with Uptime Institute Tier standards, BS standards, and European regulatory frameworks, while delivering solutions optimised for the technical and operational demands of hyperscale and colocation environments. As a Principal Engineer, you will play a key role in technical leadership and project delivery. You will guide multidisciplinary coordination, act as a client-facing lead, and oversee the quality and technical direction of large and complex projects. You will also mentor engineers across the Manchester team, shaping capability, supporting development, and helping maintain a culture of excellence. Strong communication skills, sound engineering judgement, and confidence in presenting complex electrical concepts will be essential. You will be supported by an established Manchester team, backed by our global engineering design centre, giving you access to specialist expertise, advanced digital tools, and a collaborative environment focused on continuous development. We offer accredited CPD programmes, technical knowledge-sharing sessions, and structured leadership development. As you take on broader technical, commercial, and leadership responsibilities, you will have a transparent and well-defined route to Associate Director. We are seeking an engineer with strong electrical building services experience, ideally with exposure to mission-critical, industrial, or other complex technical projects. Proficiency with software tools such as Amtech, ETAP, AutoCAD, and Revit is advantageous, along with a strong understanding of power distribution, resilience engineering, and regulatory compliance. Chartered status or clear progress toward it is highly desirable for this senior role. At Black & White, your experience will be valued, your leadership will influence major projects, and your career will continue to progress. Join us in Manchester and take on a senior technical role with a clear pathway toward Associate Director within a growing and highly respected engineering consultancy.

At Black & White Engineering, we are shaping the future of high-performance mechanical design for the digital economy. As a Principal Mechanical Engineer based in Manchester, you will take a leading technical role in delivering complex and innovative data centre and mission-critical projects across the UK and Europe. This position offers the opportunity to influence design strategy, guide project teams, and work closely with major clients across the industry. In this role, you will lead the mechanical design process from early concept stages through detailed design, construction support, and final commissioning. Your work will involve HVAC solutions, chilled water systems, CRAC and CRAH technologies, ventilation strategies, and fire protection design, all tailored to the performance demands of hyperscale and colocation facilities. You will ensure full compliance with Uptime Institute Tier standards, ASHRAE guidelines, and UK and European regulations, with a focus on delivering efficiency, resilience, and best-in-class engineering quality. As a Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will act as a key technical leader within the Manchester office. You will provide direction on large and complex projects, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, engage directly with clients, and mentor engineers at various levels. Your ability to simplify complex engineering challenges and inspire confidence in both clients and colleagues will be essential to successful delivery. Your work will be supported by a collaborative Manchester team and our global design centre, offering access to world-class technical expertise, digital modelling capabilities, and a strong culture of knowledge sharing. We support continuous professional development through CPD programmes, technical workshops, and structured support toward chartership for those still completing their accreditation. For Principal-level engineers demonstrating leadership capability, we offer a clear progression pathway toward Associate Director. We are looking for someone with strong mechanical building services experience, ideally with exposure to mission-critical or large-scale technical projects. You should be proficient with Revit, AutoCAD, IES VE, and CFD tools, with a solid understanding of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and energy modelling. Chartered status or significant progress toward it is highly desirable. At Black & White, your expertise will be valued, your influence will shape key projects, and your career will continue to accelerate. Join us in Manchester and help deliver the next generation of high-performance data centres across the UK and Europe.

Director of Maths - Manchester - Permanent September Start Are you an outstanding teacher/leader of Maths who is ready to step up and help to turn vision into practice?If you have experience of delivering excellent outcomes for young people, successfully contributing to curriculum development and are able to motivate and inspire staff and pupils then we would love to hear from you! This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and ambitious Maths Teacher to join this schools journey to excellence, supporting children from disadvantaged backgrounds and ensuring equitable opportunities for success. Please contact Holly at Aspire People for more information or a confidential chat - or send your CV today! Director of Maths * Permanent position - September start* Leadership pay scale (£60,145 - £66,368)* Promote high standards within your curriculum area, supporting the development plan of the trust. * Take an active role in the Leadership & Management of the school as part of the extended leadership team (ELT)* Excellent opportunity for progression* Growing 11-16 Secondary school in Manchester - High PP/EAL setting* Excellent leadership team - Ofsted 'Good' graded * Above national average attainment 8 score * Huge focus on staff well-being and developmentIf you feel you are ready to take the lead as Director of Maths, supporting colleagues to establish a broad and exciting learning experience then please get in touch today!#hollyaspirepeopleAspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.

A well‑established UK property consultancy with a strong national presence and an expanding technical services division is seeking a high‑calibre Director (Building Surveying) to join its Manchester office. This is a leadership opportunity suited to an experienced professional or an Associate ready to step up into a senior role within a respected chartered surveying practice.\n\nThe firm is known for delivering comprehensive building surveying and technical solutions across a diverse client base, including public and private sector clients, and operates from multiple offices across the UK. The Manchester team has grown significantly in recent years and continues to expand its service offering and client reach.\n\nDirector - Building Surveying Salary & Benefits\n\nSalary: £75,000 - £100,000 per annum (DOE)\nPerformance‑related bonus\nCompetitive car allowance\nOpportunity for progression to Senior Director with potential for equity/shares\nGenerous holiday entitlement + Bank Holidays\nPension scheme and other employee benefits\nSupport for professional development and continued chartered advancementDirector - Building Surveying Job Overview\n\nProvide strategic leadership to the Building Surveying team in Manchester and contribute to UK‑wide technical services growth.\nLead and manage a varied portfolio of professional surveying assignments and complex client projects.\nOversee delivery of high‑quality surveying, reporting, contract administration, defect analysis, dilapidations, and other building consultancy services.\nBuild and nurture client relationships, drive business development and secure new work streams.\nMentor and develop team members, including associates and senior surveyors, ensuring standards of excellence and professional best practice.\nAct as a key representative of the business in the region, promoting the firm's expertise and brand.Director - Building Surveying Job Requirements\n\nMRICS qualified (essential) with strong professional credibility.\nSignificant experience in building surveying or technical property consultancy, with demonstrable project leadership.\nProven track record of managing complex assignments and client portfolios within a chartered practice.\nExcellent communication, commercial acumen, and people leadership capabilities.\nExperience in business development and client relationship management is highly desirable.\nBased in or willing to relocate to Manchester with strong regional market knowledge advantageous.Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.\n\nBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.\n\nWe are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor has arisen to join our successful commercial division at Watkin Jones. This role provides the chance to work on our prestigious developments within a company that is committed to offering career development tailored to your individual goals. Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will play a key role in managing the commercial functio... ZIPC1_UKTJ

A well-established cost consultancy specialising in residential development is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Manchester. This is a fantastic opportunity for a chartered professional to step into a key role within a growing business that works with a mix of regional housebuilders, developers, and private clients.\n\nThe Senior Quantity Surveyor\n\nThe successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for managing cost planning, procurement advice, and post-contract services across a variety of residential schemes, from small-scale developments to multi-phase housing projects. A background in estimating would be beneficial but is not essential, as the core focus remains on residential cost management.\n\nThis consultancy places a strong emphasis on technical quality and client service, and the Senior Quantity Surveyor will be expected to liaise directly with clients, attend meetings, and manage multiple projects with minimal supervision. There is scope to support junior staff, and progression into a leadership role is available for the right candidate.\n\nThe Senior Quantity Surveyor will work closely with both internal teams and external consultants, offering clear commercial insight across all stages of the project lifecycle.\n\nSenior Quantity Surveyor candidates should have:\n\nFull MRICS chartership (essential)\nA degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline\nStrong experience in residential projects (developer or consultancy side)\nAbility to manage projects independently and confidently liaise with clients\nEstimating experience or a background in contractor environments (desirable but not essential)\nExcellent communication, numeracy, and organisational skills \n\nWhat's in it for you?\n\n£50,000 - £65,000\n25 Days holiday + Bank holidays\nAPC Programme\nHealth insurance\nHybrid working\nGenerous Pension Plan\nLife assurance\nMobile and Laptop\nCar allowance\nRegular socials\nCycle to work scheme\nSupportive culture\nFlexible working conditions\nGreat work-life balance\nIncome protection\nInternal training programmes\nDeath in Service contribution\nHealth & Wellness programmeIf you are a Graduate Quantity Surveyor considering your career opportunities, then please contact Dominic Jansen at Brandon James.\n\n(phone number removed)\n\nReference #DJ1066\n\n Employers Agent / Surveying / Construction / MRICS / FRICS / Quantity Surveyor / Contract Administration / Associate Director / Construction Consultancy / Fee Generation / Pre-Construction Planning / Quantity Surveying / QS / Cost Manager / Cost Consultant / Consultancy

• Location: Hybrid - Liked to either our Manchester office or Birmingham office, • Salary: £61,698 - £77,123 per annum, • Hours: 36 hours per week - flexible options considered, • Contract Type: Permanent This is a great opportunity to join our team - Employer of the Year Housing Heroes Awards 2025 We are seeking a Land and Partnerships Manager to join our Development team here at Clarion. As the Land and Partnerships Manager, you will be delivering the business plan targets set by the Director of Land and Partnerships - North, and collaborating with colleagues in other functions and with all Land and Partnerships staff to deliver a pipeline of development projects by acquiring a portfolio of high-quality mixed tenure residential led projects. This will be achieved by securing land led, package deal, S106 or Joint Venture opportunities. You'll have a strong background in mixed tenure residential led projects and land acquisition in both City Centre and Greenfield / Brownfield delivery, with a strong understanding of the value drivers of a residential business and experience of technical, planning, sales, financial and legal aspects of securing large and residentially led developments. Please review the full role profile and Behaviours & Mandatory Accountabilities on our website before applying. Salaries are just the starting point. Here at Clarion we're dedicated to rewarding hard work and commitment, and providing benefits that support you and your lifestyle. Not sure who we are and what we do? Click 'apply' to visit our website where you can dive in and find out more about us and the benefits we offer. Closing Date:Monday 13th April 2026 at midnight. This is a hybrid role with a base location at our offices in Manchester or Birmingham. Candidates will be expected to work from the office / attend meetings at least 3 days per week, with at least one of those being at Manchester. Applicants must have access to a vehicle and be able to travel across the region as required. At Clarion Housing Group, we support the responsible use of AI. Here is your guide to using AI during your recruitment process. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in England or Wales for the duration of your employment.

A leading property and construction consultancy based in Manchester is looking to appoint a Project Director to strengthen its senior leadership team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Director to take ownership of major schemes, lead client relationships and help drive the continued growth of a well-established business. The successful Project Director will play a key role in delivering high-profile projects across a varied portfolio while mentoring teams and maintaining exceptional service standards. This Project Director position would suit an experienced consultancy professional who enjoys both project delivery and strategic input. For a Project Director seeking a visible role in Manchester, this is a standout opportunity. The Project Director's role The Project Director will lead the successful delivery of complex construction projects from inception through to completion, ensuring programmes, budgets and quality standards are achieved. The Project Director will act as the senior point of contact for clients, providing trusted advice and building long-term relationships. Working closely with internal teams, the Project Director will oversee project governance, resource planning, risk management and commercial performance. The Project Director will also support business development activity, contribute to winning new work and help shape the direction of the Manchester office. The Project Director The successful Project Director will have: • Significant experience as a Project Director, Senior Project Manager or similar within a construction consultancy or client-side environment, • A strong track record of delivering large-scale projects across sectors such as commercial, residential, mixed-use, education or public sector, • Excellent client-facing, leadership and stakeholder management skills, • Strong commercial awareness and experience managing fees, risk and programme performance, • Degree qualified in a construction-related discipline, • Professional membership such as MRICS, MCIOB, MAPM or equivalent, ideally chartered, • A strong understanding of project management methodologies, procurement routes and contract administration In Return? • £85,000 - £105,000, • Competitive benefits package, • Bonus, • Exposure to high-profile regional projects, • Supportive and collaborative working environment, • Opportunity to play a key role in business growth Project Director | Project Management | Construction Consultancy | Manchester | MRICS | MCIOB

Location: Manchester - Fountain Street Salary: £88,338.00 - £ plus £5,000.00 car allowance Hours: 36 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent We're seeking a Senior Development Manager to lead Clarion's residential and mixed-use developments across a diverse portfolio. This role includes a key focus on driving the development and delivery of the Dyecoats Leeds Project, alongside supporting the planning, funding and future phases of this significant scheme. You'll manage a high-performing team and key projects, delivering strong commercial outcomes and supporting the continued growth of our development programme. In this role, you'll be responsible and accountable for the development management of residential-led and mixed-use schemes, ensuring they meet the commercial objectives set out in approved business plans. You'll motivate and guide your team to deliver Clarion's development strategy, overseeing operational performance, driving accountability, and ensuring innovative, compliant design solutions that meet both business and regulatory requirements. Working closely with the Regional Managing Director, you'll also manage Development Managers, Assistant Development Managers, and wider development functions as required. You'll provide strategic financial leadership across projects, delivering analysis and modelling to inform decision-making, managing budgets and risks, and supporting business planning to ensure value for money and the achievement of KPIs. We're looking for an experienced residential development professional with strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, a creative and commercial mindset, and a solid background in master planning and place creation. A relevant degree or equivalent professional experience is required. Professional qualifications such as RICS, RTPI, or CIOB are desirable, although candidates with equivalent experience are also encouraged to apply. Please review the full role profile and Behaviours & Mandatory Accountabilitieson our website before applying. Salaries are just the starting point. Here at Clarion we're dedicated to rewarding hard work and commitment, and providing benefits that support you and your lifestyle. Not sure who we are and what we do? Click 'apply' to visit our website where you can dive in and find out more about us and the benefits we offer. Closing Date: 15th April 2026 at midnight. This is a hybrid role based at our Manchester office. You'll be expected to attend the office regularly, with occasional travel to site locations as required. At Clarion Housing Group, we support the responsible use of AI. Please visit our website to view your guide to using AI during your recruitment process. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in England or Wales for the duration of your employment. This vacancy may close without notice.

Associate Town Planner Manchester (Hybrid Working Available) Leading UK Property & Planning Consultancy Are you an ambitious Town Planner ready to take the next step in your career? We're working in partnership with a top 10 UK property consultancy to appoint an Associate Town Planner into their growing Manchester team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected, multidisciplinary business with a strong national presence and an excellent reputation across planning, development, infrastructure and rural sectors. The Opportunity You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality planning advice across a diverse portfolio of projects, working with a broad client base including developers, landowners, institutional investors and public sector organisations. This is a career-defining role offering: • Exposure to major and complex planning projects, • The chance to lead client relationships and project teams, • A clear pathway to senior leadership Key Responsibilities • Lead and manage planning projects from inception through to delivery, • Prepare and submit planning applications and appeals, • Provide strategic planning advice to clients, • Manage client relationships and support business development, • Mentor and support junior team members, • Represent clients at hearings, inquiries and consultations About You • MRTPI qualified (or working towards chartership), • Strong experience within a consultancy or local authority environment, • Proven ability to manage projects and client relationships, • Commercially aware with a proactive approach to business development, • Excellent communication and report writing skills The Company Our client is a national firm of chartered surveyors and property consultants, with 800+ professionals across a network of UK offices. They offer expertise across: • Planning & development, • Infrastructure and utilities, • Rural and residential sectors What's on Offer • Competitive salary and bonus, • Clear progression pathway to Director level, • Flexible / hybrid working, • Strong pipeline of high-quality work, • Supportive, collaborative team environment Apply If you're an experienced Town Planner looking to step into an Associate-level role with real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion

Associate Director - Town Planning - Manchester - Up to £55,000 + Benefits * Lead complex planning projects at a respected, design-led consultancy * Based in central Manchester with flexible hybrid working options * Shape strategy, guide clients, and mentor junior planners * Excellent package with scope for further progression ABOUT THE CLIENT: Our client is a well-established planning and design consultancy, delivering expert planning advice and strategy across sectors including green infrastructure, commercial, mixed-use, and residential. Known for their collaborative approach and planning insight, they work on some of the UK's most ambitious and challenging development projects. Due to sustained growth, they are now seeking an Associate Director - Town Planning to join their Manchester office and help lead the team into its next phase of success. THE BENEFITS: * Salary up to £60,000 depending on experience * Hybrid working model and flexible hours * Annual performance bonus * Clear pathway to Director-level progression * Supportive and inclusive team culture * APC support and structured CPD * Strategic input across multidisciplinary teams THE ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - TOWN PLANNING ROLE: You'll take a lead role in delivering planning strategy for a range of high-profile projects across the North and nationally. This will involve managing client relationships, preparing and overseeing planning applications and appeals, and offering expert advice at all stages of the development lifecycle. You'll also contribute to business development, lead internal project teams, and provide mentorship to junior planners. This role combines hands-on planning work with leadership, commercial awareness, and strategic thinking. ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - TOWN PLANNING ESSENTIAL SKILLS: * MRTPI chartered with a strong track record in consultancy or client-side planning * At least 10 years' professional experience within the UK planning system * Demonstrable experience leading planning applications and appeals * Confident managing clients, stakeholders, and project teams * Strong commercial awareness and interest in business development * Clear, persuasive written and verbal communication skills TO BE CONSIDERED: Please either apply through this advert or email me directly at . For further information, please call me on . By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. KEY SKILLS Associate Director, Town Planner, MRTPI, Planning Strategy, Planning Applications, Leadership, Planning Consultancy, Urban Development

Quantity Surveyor Manchester Permanent Who are we MCR Property Group is a national real estate investment and development company with offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Edinburgh. Our core focus is the delivery of high-quality residential and industrial developments, alongside the active asset management of an expanding portfolio of existing assets. With a development pipeline portfolio valued in excess of £2 billion, MCR is firmly positioned as one of the UK’s most ambitious and fast-growing property businesses. As we continue to scale over the coming years, we are seeking motivated, commercially astute construction professionals who are looking to grow alongside the business. This is an opportunity to join a company at a pivotal stage of its expansion, where strong performance is recognised, responsibility is real, and progression is earned. Who are we recruiting We are currently recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to play a key role in the commercial and financial delivery of an assigned office refurbishment project within the Greater Manchester area. In this position, you will be responsible for ensuring schemes are procured efficiently and delivered within agreed budgets and programmes, providing hands-on commercial expertise from inception through to final account. Reporting into the Construction Director and Commercial Director, with direct exposure to the Board, you will take ownership of monthly cost reporting, financial forecasting, contract and subcontract packages, and the management of variations. You will work closely with a wider delivery team of Project Managers and fellow Quantity Surveyors, contributing to the commercial strategy and financial control of projects across the portfolio. The role is primarily office-based, with regular site visits for meetings, valuations, and project reviews depending on your experience level and project location. Tell us about you The successful candidate will bring a strong understanding of subcontract procurement processes and have a minimum of three years’ experience working as a Quantity Surveyor across a range of project types and values, with particular experience in the delivery of high end office refurbishment projects. You will have gained experience within a developer, main contractor, or subcontractor environment and be confident operating across both pre- and post-contract stages. This includes preparing cost plans and estimates, measurement for bills of quantities, tendering and procurement, value engineering, tender reporting, interim valuations, and final accounts. A broad knowledge of construction industry processes, procedures, and best practice is essential, along with solid technical understanding of building materials, construction techniques, and building systems. You will be comfortable working with financial and reporting tools and be fully computer literate, with strong working knowledge of Excel, Word, and related software. A full, clean driving licence is also required. From a personal and professional perspective, this role requires someone who approaches challenges head-on, is confident acting as a sounding board for colleagues and stakeholders, and can provide practical, commercially sound solutions when issues arise. You will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, be comfortable negotiating with subcontractors and consultants, and carry yourself with professionalism and confidence when dealing with individuals at all levels of seniority. This is a role for someone who wants responsibility, visibility, and the chance to make a tangible impact within a growing business. If you are commercially driven, technically capable, and looking for an opportunity to develop your career within a high-growth property company, we would welcome your application.

Your new companyYou'll be joining a well-established and highly respected SME FMCG manufacturing business with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and long standing customer partnerships. The organisation is proudly cash positive, financially stable, and continues to grow through both new product development and increased demand from its blue chip customer base. With a culture built on trust, accountability, and continuous improvement, this is a business that values its people and empowers its leaders to make a real impact. Your new role As Finance Director, you will take full ownership of the finance function, acting as a key member of the senior leadership team and a strategic partner to the leadership team. This is a genuinely autonomous role, giving you the freedom to shape financial strategy, drive performance, and influence decision-making across the business. You will lead all aspects of financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, commercial analysis, and statutory reporting. You'll also play a pivotal role in supporting operational efficiency, improving systems and processes, and ensuring the business is positioned for sustainable long-term growth. With direct exposure to major customers and suppliers, you'll bring commercial insight that supports profitable relationships and future opportunities. What you'll need to succeed A fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with proven experience at Finance Director or Senior Finance level Background in FMCG, manufacturing, or a similar fast-paced product led environment Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence at board level Hands‑on approach, comfortable operating in an SME setting where you can shape and improve processes Experience managing cashflow, forecasting, and financial planning in a growing business A proactive mindset, able to work autonomously and drive strategic initiatives Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships across the organisation and with external partners What you'll get in return You'll join a stable, profitable, and forward‑thinking business where your contribution will be visible, valued, and genuinely influential. This is an opportunity to shape the financial future of a growing FMCG manufacturer, working closely with an experienced and supportive leadership team. You'll benefit from a competitive salary and package, a high degree of autonomy, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a business with an exciting future. What 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. 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

\n\n Your new company \nOne of the world's largest networks of audit, tax, and consulting firms, delivering big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. Our vision is clear: to become the premium adviser to the middle market globally. This ambition drives everything we do, inspiring us to improve every day. If you're looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, this is the place for you. \nYour new role \nAs an Associate Director within the Private Client Tax team, you will take a strategic and commercial approach to managing and developing client relationships while leading exciting and varied advisory projects. You'll ensure a high-quality service to a range of clients and manage a team, including reviewing work, providing training and development, and maintaining a positive and inclusive culture aligned with our values. \nYour responsibilities will include: \n\n\n\t • Leading advisory and technical projects for private clients\n\t, • Managing and developing client relationships, acting as the first point of contact for new opportunities\n\t, • Collaborating with partners to develop new business and build on existing relationships\n\t, • Mentoring and developing junior team members\n\t, • Overseeing compliance and advisory projects, ensuring quality and efficiency\n\t, • CTA and/or ACA qualification (or equivalent experience)\n\t, • Strong understanding of tax issues relating to private clients\n\t, • Proven experience in client handling and project management\n\t, • Ability to lead advisory projects and deliver high-quality reports within budget\n\t, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills\n\t, • Experience managing a portfolio of personal tax compliance and advisory projects\n\t, • 27 days holiday (with the option to purchase additional days)\n\t, • Hybrid working for a healthy work-life balance\n\t, • Lifestyle, health, and wellbeing benefits, including financial tools, electric car scheme, and access to a virtual GP\n\t, • Individual healthcare cover\n\t, • Access to over 300 on-demand courses developed by our in-house Talent Development team\n\t

Title: Property Damage Legal Director Location: Manchester City Centre (Hybrid – 4 days working from home) We are working with a top-tier international firm with a large property damage practice who is looking to add an experienced Solicitor to join as a Legal Director in its Manchester team. This is a standout opportunity to join a large and growing team at an exciting point of growth. This is a brilliant opportunity to realise your potential in a growing and successful commercial insurance practice that can provide further avenues for career development within a Legal 500 firm. Role Overview: You will be a senior figure in the commercial insurance team working with a prestigious client base. You will handle a diverse, complex caseload of property related disputes including, first party and third party property damage claims, product liability, subrogated recoveries and policy coverage. Alongside your caseload, you will: \n • Be a technical lead for junior members of the team, • Play a key role in business development, strengthening relationships with existing clients and developing new ones to help grow the team You will be a Qualified Solicitor (or equivalent) with an extensive background in property damage work with a demonstrable ability to handle high-value and highly complex insurance property-related disputes. Benefits: \n • Flexible hybrid working (1 day a week in-office attendance required), • Comprehensive benefits package #INDCATN

Digital Data Director / Consultant, Data Architecture, Data Engineering, Azure, Fabric, Databricks, Manchester, Hybrid Digital Data Director / Consultant required to work for a highly ambitious and fast-growing Consulting function, based in Manchester on a hybrid basis. The expectation is to be in the office circa two days per week and the rest from home. Please read in full before applying… We need someone who is a seasoned Data Architecture and Engineering specialist…not someone who has “done a bit of data”. This requires someone who has operated at Director level in some consulting background, someone who has the gravitas to face-off to senior stakeholders, shape work, originate opportunities and help take clients on a proper data journey. You will be joining a rapidly maturing Digital Consulting team that works across the United Kingdom, where the work is genuinely varied, fast-paced and focused on helping clients use digital technology to create real business outcomes. You will report into a Partner and will play a major part in leading, growing, mentoring and shaping the team around you. This is ideal for someone who is commercially minded, confident, curious, comfortable with ambiguity and genuinely enjoys solving complex business and data problems…not just producing technical artefacts for the sake of it. You must enjoy working with people and influencing outcomes, not hiding behind documents or code. Read on for more details… Skills and experience required: • A strong professional network across the United Kingdom and a demonstrable track record of originating, shaping and converting consulting opportunities for Data, Analytics and Artificial Intelligence projects, • Ideally Big 4 Experience, which would be preferable, • Strong consulting experience that includes solution development, proposal creation, commercial negotiation and building trusted adviser relationships with senior-level clients, • Proven ability to lead technical teams and data projects, with excellent coaching and mentoring skills, • A collaborative, pragmatic and client-centred mindset, with the ability to translate business problems into compelling data-led solutions, • A natural problem solver with intellectual curiosity and an agile, forward-thinking outlook, • A strong understanding of the real challenges businesses face today, and how digital and data technologies can genuinely enable change and transformation, • Significant experience in data architecture and data engineering, including building data platforms and working with cloud technologies such as Microsoft Azure, • Good grounding in programming and data engineering languages and frameworks such as Python, SQL, Microsoft Fabric and Databricks, • Certifications in relevant cloud and data technologies (Azure etc.) would be beneficial

\n\n Your new company \nOur client is a highly-regarded defendant firm with offices across the UK. They are currently recruiting for a Senior Associate or Legal Director to join their Manchester Property Damage team on a hybrid basis. This is a growth-based role. A very competitive salary is available and negotiable dependent on experience. \n \nYour new role \nThis Property Damage Senior Associate/Legal Director role will see you responsible for: \n\n\n\t • Handling your own caseload of complex property damage, product liability and policy coverage claims.\n\t, • Supervision of junior team members aiding in development and contributing to team cohesion.\n\t, • Assess risk effectively and apply sound judgment to support and justify decisions to both internal stakeholders and clients.\n\t, • Organise and prioritise workload to ensure optimal efficiency and timely delivery of services.\n\t, • Cultivate strong internal and external relationships to expand business networks and gain a deeper understanding of the firm's strategic direction and client expectations.\n\t, • Identify and manage client requirements in accordance with service level agreements and industry best practices.\n\t, • Contribute to operational efficiency\n\n\n \nWhat you'll need to succeed \nYou must be a qualified solicitor or chartered legal executive with a minimum of 5 years PQE. Applicants must have a strong interest and experience handling their own caseload of property damage claims. You must have technical expertise and a strong interest in commercial insurance matters. \n \nWhat you'll get in return \nThis is a fantastic opportunity for experienced property damage solicitors/chartered legal executives where you can expect a complex, high-value caseload working as part of a high-performing team. A very competitive salary is available and negotiable dependent on experience. \n \nWhat you need to do now \nIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV \n\n \n\n 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

\n\n Your new company \n \nThis south Manchester law firm has a particularly strong track record for its employment work. \n \nYour new role \n \nAs part of the team's ongoing success, these employment lawyer roles are due to expansion. Joining a good sized team, you can look forward to handling a broad range of advisory and contentious respondent work. You will also advise clients on settlement agreements. These employment solicitor roles will enable you to develop strong working relationships with clients and to play an active role in business development initiatives. \n \nWhat you'll need to succeed \n \nThe firm is keen to hear from employment lawyers at NQ level through to and including Legal Director level. You will have a commercial and pragmatic approach and be able to work well within a team environment. \n \nWhat you'll get in return \n \nThese are excellent employment lawyer roles to join a truly progressive law firm that can provide a very different working environment. The quality of work and depth of the client base is impressive and you can look forward to enjoying a good work/life balance as well as plenty of hybrid flexibility. The salary will not disappoint and is negotiable depending on your experience. \n \n \n \n\n 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

Fantastic opportunity for an experienced Corporate Senior Associate or Legal Director to join this boutique law firm that acts as the legal arm of a wider group of companies, and one of the most active deal makers in the market. You will, in essence, be acting as an In-House Corporate Solicitor / Legal Director, working on behalf of the group of companies, and dealing with transactional corporate work, including mergers, acquisitions, capital markets and private equity matters. You will ideally be a 6+ PQE Corporate Solicitor with experience at a regional or national Legal 500 practice. The key aspect of this role is the ability to deal with your own caseload, so experience of dealing with transactions from start to finish is key, whilst supervising junior solicitors & paralegals will be essential. The majority of transactions that they deal with are in the £3million > £15million bracket, with some larger-scale matters ranging up to £50million. Due to the structure of the organisation, no business development is needed, and there is plenty of work available, as work is available in droves from the group of compamines. The office is based in central Manchester, with hybrid working available, plus the scope to develop and progress your career quickly, as this boutique practice has ambitious growth plans. For more information on this opportunity, please contact Nick Skelly for a confidential chat.

About the Company A long established, highly regarded professional and unique trustee firm is seeking a Defined Benefits Pension Consultant to join its experienced Manchester based pensions team. The organisation in question has a reputation as being an excellent employer with a focus on employee wellbeing, professional development and progression of its people. They subsequently have minimal staff turnover making this a genuinely rare opportunity. About the Role The role would be a great fit for somebody with at least 2 or 3 years benefits consulting experience or maybe for a 'stopped studying' Actuarial candidate with good client facing skills. The successful candidate will work closely with a Trustee Director and wider team, liaising with scheme employers and service providers on matters including funding, investment, covenant and member issues. The role offers exposure to schemes at all stages of their lifecycle, from onboarding through to buy-out and wind-up, and requires responsibility for ensuring compliance with all relevant legislative, regulatory and governance requirements. This is a client-facing role suited to a motivated individual keen to develop their technical pensions knowledge and build strong client relationships in a collaborative, commercial and pragmatic environment. About You • Strong technical pensions knowledge, ideally within trust-based DB schemes, • Client-facing experience with excellent communication skills, • Well organised with strong attention to detail, • Collaborative, proactive and commercially minded What’s on Offer • Competitive salary and annual bonus opportunity, • Strong learning, development and progression opportunities, • Flexible benefits package including pension, wellbeing and lifestyle options, • Supportive, friendly, inclusive and collaborative working culture

Associate Director (Building Surveying) – Manchester - Up to £75K + DOE Senior leadership opportunity within an established commercial property consultancy, delivering high-profile office refurbishments and fit-outs across Manchester while supporting the growth of a developing Building Consultancy team. This role combines project leadership with professional building surveying advice. You will oversee commercial workspace fit-outs, capital works and landlord-led refurbishments, alongside delivering acquisition surveys, schedules of condition and dilapidations advice to investors, landlords and occupiers. The Role • Lead project management and contract administration on commercial refurbishments and fit-outs, • Manage projects from feasibility through to on-site delivery, • Deliver professional instructions including acquisition surveys and dilapidations, • Provide strategic technical advice across commercial property portfolios, • Mentor junior surveyors and contribute to business development activity About You • MRICS qualified with strong post-qualification experience in commercial building surveying, • Proven track record across both project and professional work, • Experienced Contract Administrator under JCT, • Commercially aware, confident with clients and comfortable leading teams What’s on Offer • Up to £75K + DOE, • Discretionary bonus, • Flexible working with core hours 10am–3pm and early finish Fridays, • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas closure, • 5% employer pension contribution, • Modern Manchester city centre office, • Ongoing CPD support If you’re operating at Associate level or ready to step up into a senior leadership role within a growing Manchester consultancy, get in touch for a confidential discussion.

MENSWEAR DESIGNER /PRODUCT DEVELOPER - MEN'S SPORTS TEAMWEAR / STREETWEAR BRANDS HYBRID ROLE CENTRAL MANCHESTER THE ROLE Working alongside account manager 3rd party brands: / working on several customer brands, but with a large focus on a new licensed brands liaising with 3rd party customers to take seasonal briefs and handle 3rd party brand development projects. hold meetings with customers alongside account manager review brand requirements for upcoming season requesting, reviewing and checking customer tech packs. Creating tech packs where needed. producing range planners preparing development packs for suppliers. taking design brief from 3rd party customers. producing cads and tech packs according to customer requirements. briefing suppliers and providing required information for sample development, bulk production packs. follow sample process and liaise with suppliers. review samples on arrival with garment tech team and account manager, presenting samples and comments to customers / supplier. working alongside account manager to keep critical path flowing. Inhouse License Brand: Taking the lead on design and development on multi product brand Create seasonal direction Liaise with director and account manager to create collection structure / option count. Lead the design and development process from concept to final tech packs. Liaise with tech team on specs. Liaise with Account Manager to create range plan, brief collection and liaise with supply base. Carry out approvals / comments with team, taking the lead. Creating sales books / lookbooks Involvement in direction of seasonal campaign shoots and social media alongside marketing team.

Role Overview UltraLEDs is creating a new Head of Technical – LED Lighting Products role to provide senior leadership across product quality, electrical compliance, technical evaluation, and technical customer support for our LED lighting range. This is a key leadership position responsible for ensuring our LED lighting products, power supplies, drivers, and control systems consistently meet the highest standards of safety, quality, compliance, and real-world performance. The role sits at the centre of our product integrity and technical credibility. It requires a senior technical leader with strong experience working with electrical or lighting products, combined with proven team leadership and technical governance capability. This is a senior technical management and leadership role. We are looking for an experienced technical leader with strong product and market understanding, governance capability, and a proven track record of managing teams in a fast-paced commercial environment. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Governance Act as the company’s senior authority on the technical performance, suitability, and compliance of our LED lighting products. Own technical standards, policies, and best practice across the business. Provide final technical sign-off on products entering or remaining in the product range and have authority to approve or reject products on technical grounds. Escalate serious or high-risk issues to the IT & Technical Director where appropriate. Product Quality, Compliance & Risk Oversee and coordinate product quality and compliance across the full LED product range. Ensure adherence to relevant UK and international electrical and lighting standards. Maintain oversight of testing, certification, and compliance documentation, working with internal teams and external partners as required. Monitor changes in the regulatory environment and ensure the business remains compliant. Take ownership of technical and compliance risk including investigation, corrective action, and resolution of significant issues. Product Evaluation & Range Support Work closely with the product buying team to support the introduction of new products. Lead the technical evaluation of LED lighting products, drivers, power supplies and control systems to ensure they are fit for purpose, compliant, and aligned with customer expectations. Influence product selection and ranging decisions through strong technical insight. Balance speed to market with technical integrity, quality, and compliance. Customer & Sales Technical Support Oversee the technical support function for customers and internal sales teams. Ensure customers and colleagues receive accurate, practical, and timely technical advice. Support complex or high-value customer projects where appropriate and contribute to, review, and approve technical material published by the company such as guides, blogs or whitepapers. Bespoke Project Specification & Production Flow Oversee the production of technical specifications and drawings for bespoke customer projects prepared by the technical support team. Ensure specifications are accurate, complete, and suitable for downstream use in in-house assembly and production. Work closely with the production team to ensure technical intent is clearly understood and delivered while identifying opportunities to improve processes and handovers. Supplier & Partner Liaison Work directly with suppliers and manufacturers on technical and quality matters. Manage relationships with external technical partners and testing laboratories to ensure products meet required technical standards and compliance requirements. People & Resource Management Directly line manage the quality team and the technical customer support team. Allocate technical resources effectively to meet business demands and develop high-performing teams with a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and collaboration. What Success Looks Like Success in the role will be demonstrated through: • Consistent product quality and reliability, • Products that meet customer expectations in real-world use, • Strong compliance with relevant electrical and lighting standards, • Efficient introduction of new products without compromising safety or quality, • Accurate and trusted technical support delivered to customers and internal teams About UltraLEDs UltraLEDs is a leading supplier of LED lighting components to trade, commercial, and consumer customers across the UK. We specialise in linear lighting, LED strip lighting, drivers, power supplies, and lighting control systems. Our products are used in commercial buildings, retail environments, event spaces, architectural lighting projects and residential installations. We combine stocked product lines with bespoke solutions assembled in-house and work closely with trusted global manufacturing partners. A deep technical understanding of lighting products, how they are used, and how they perform in real-world installations is central to our business and something we take extremely seriously. The business has grown quickly and continues to expand. Strong technical governance, product quality, and customer-focused expertise are fundamental to that growth. The Head of Technical plays a critical role in supporting and sustaining this. Candidate Profile The successful candidate will have a strong background working with electrical or lighting products and a deep understanding of product quality, compliance, and technical governance. Essential Experience • Minimum 15 years’ relevant experience, • Strong experience with LED lighting or electrical products, • Experience overseeing product testing, certification, and compliance, • Proven leadership experience managing technical or quality teams, • Experience working directly with manufacturers and suppliers, • Strong understanding of how lighting products are used in real-world installations Highly Desirable • Experience within the lighting industry, • Knowledge of UK lighting and electrical compliance standards, • Experience supporting commercial lighting installations or specification projects, • Experience within lighting manufacturing, distribution, or product supply businesses Industry Requirement This role requires experience working with physical electrical or lighting products. Candidates whose experience is primarily in **IT infrastructure, software development, or digital systems will not be suitable for this role. Typical Background of Successful Applicants Candidates who are likely to be successful in this role will typically come from positions such as: • Technical Manager within a lighting manufacturer or distributor, • Product Manager responsible for LED lighting products, • Technical or Compliance Manager within an electrical products business, • Manager with experience working in stage, TV or film, • Manager working in a related industry body or standards agency, • Quality or Compliance Manager responsible for electrical or lighting product standards They will have practical experience working with LED lighting systems, drivers, power supplies, and control products, and understand how these products are specified, installed, and used in real-world applications. Working Environment & Benefits UltraLEDs is a fast-paced and growing business where no two days are the same. We operate within a supportive and collaborative team environment and offer flexibility to support modern family life. Benefits include: • Competitive salary: £60,000 – £65,000, • Private healthcare, • Perkbox monthly benefits, • 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, • Regular company events, • Two additional weeks’ holiday after five years’ service, • On-site parking

Role: Technical Operations Director Salary: £80,000 -£90,000 Location: Manchester / Northwest Sector: IT Managed Services (plus car allowance) Overview We are seeking an experienced, Technical Operations Director to lead technical service excellence across our Managed Services business. This role is pivotal in driving high-quality service delivery, ensuring robust technical standards, and enabling continuous improvement across all operational functions. The successful candidate will bring deep MSP experience, strong technical governance capability, and the ability to elevate service quality across diverse commercial clients. Key Responsibilities • Operational Leadership & Continuous Improvement, • Partner with the COO and senior leadership to design and deliver a continuous improvement roadmap across all service areas., • Embed a culture of operational excellence by implementing, maintaining, and mentoring teams on agreed technical and service standards., • Monitor, report on, and improve KPIs relating to service quality, compliance, customer satisfaction, and operational performance. Technical • A deep understanding of RMM platforms, preferably within the Datto/Kaseya ecosystem - can set up, control, monitor and spot problems - knows how to identify weakness in controls, • Has built and implemented governance frameworks which lead to outstanding technical controls - processes and quality assurance; training and SOPs; auditing, feedback loops and root cause analysis, • Lead an incident response / handle L3 and above level referrals and escalations, • Can see technical issues down the road and inform the group risk management framework, • On top of and abreast of new technology - has a deep understanding of the technology landscape and how this interacts and interfaces and can identify areas for improvement, • Can put the group technical strategy and stack selections into plain English - able to describe the landscape to non-technical people Service Delivery & Client Engagement • Serve as an escalation point for complex L3 technical issues, guiding teams and reinforcing continuous skill development., • Participate in customer checkpoints to ensure service performance aligns with client expectations., • Work closely with account managers and client stakeholders as a trusted technical advisor, including supporting cyber security posture and compliance., • Support the Bid and Pre-Sales teams with technical insight, site assessments, and solution recommendations. Collaboration & Cross-Functional Support • Work with Group Solutions to ensure alignment on new products, implementation processes, and ongoing training requirements., • Collaborate with engineering, projects, and service delivery teams to embed standards into day-to-day operational workflows., • Partner with HR and leadership on recruitment of senior technical roles., • Provide guidance, leadership, and mentoring to technical teams to foster quality, accountability, and knowledge growth. Essential Skills & Experience • Significant experience in a senior technical or operational leadership role within an MSP or IT services organisation., • Strong technical background across Microsoft technologies, infrastructure, networking, cloud services, and cyber security., • Expert understanding of MSP toolsets including Datto RMM and Autotask PSA., • Demonstrable experience building and enforcing technical standards, service governance, and quality frameworks., • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional leadership skills., • Solid working knowledge of ITIL, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, and related compliance frameworks., • Must have MSP - current or very recent (last 2 years), • MSP must be in the £5 to £30m bracket and have a significant commercial client footprint, • Must have operated at a senior level similar to the level we want the role to operate at or be able to demonstrate that given their technical skills and background they are ready to make the next step, comfortably Desirable • Formal qualifications in IT service management, quality assurance, or related disciplines., • Experience working within sectors requiring safeguarding and enhanced data protection (e.g., education)., • Strong ability to influence, coach, and drive meaningful change across technical and non-technical teams.

Senior/Associate Quantity Surveyor Manchester/North West (hybrid) Competitive salary + package Permanent | Full-time A well-established and rapidly growing construction consultancy is seeking a Senior or Associate Quantity Surveyor to strengthen its Cost Management team in the North West. The business has experienced significant growth in the region over the past three years and is now looking to appoint an experienced cost professional to support project delivery and contribute to the development of the regional team. The successful candidate will work closely with the Regional Cost Director and National Head of Cost Management, managing and supporting a range of projects across multiple sectors, including a portion of public sector and blue light projects. You will be involved in projects with a combined value of approximately £300m, working within a strong portfolio that underpins the continued expansion of the business in the region. This is an ideal opportunity for a Senior or Associate Quantity Surveyor ready to take on increased responsibility, develop client relationships, and contribute to the commercial and operational success of a growing consultancy. Experience in the public sector, particularly with blue light services, will be highly valued. Key responsibilities: • Support delivery of major projects across private and public sectors, providing accurate and timely cost advice, • Manage client relationships and act as a trusted commercial advisor on assigned projects, • Assist in preparation of bids, tenders, and cost reports, ensuring quality and commercial compliance, • Monitor project budgets, forecasts, and risk registers, identifying opportunities for cost savings, • Work under NEC and JCT contract frameworks, providing practical and commercial guidance, • Support the wider Cost Management team, contributing to mentoring and development of junior staff, • Assist in refining internal processes and standards to improve delivery efficiency and consistency The role offers excellent exposure to complex multi-sector projects, including public sector and emergency services, the chance to enhance commercial skills, and genuine scope to contribute to a growing regional business. For a confidential discussion or further details, please submit your CV or contact John at Tempest Jones directly on 07885 774 155 or email .

Shape the Future of Energy. Lead with Impact. Deliver Excellence. We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Operations Director to lead our Energy division across the North of the UK, covering Manchester and Scotland. This is a pivotal leadership role, offering full operational and P&L accountability for a diverse portfolio of major renewable energy projects and large Sub Station programmes. Reporting to the Senior Operations Director, you will play a critical role in driving operational excellence, delivering high-value projects (including programmes exceeding £25m), and supporting the continued growth and evolution of our business. This is more than an operational role it’s a chance to influence the future of energy infrastructure. You will lead complex project portfolios, unify business operations, and help shape a high-performing, forward-thinking organisation committed to sustainability and innovation. Key Responsibilities Operational Leadership & Delivery • Lead the successful delivery of all Energy programmes across the Northern region, • Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, • Inspire and lead teams to embed a culture of accountability and continuous improvement Business Integration & Transformation • Drive the consolidation and standardisation of operating practices across business units, • Implement consistent delivery frameworks, governance, and reporting structures, • Identify efficiencies and create a more agile, scalable operating model Commercial & Financial Performance • Maintain full P&L accountability across project portfolios, • Monitor profitability, pipeline, and forecasting to meet growth and margin targets, • Deliver clear, consistent reporting on performance, risks, and opportunities Stakeholder Engagement • Build strong relationships with clients, partners, and internal stakeholders, • Represent the business at senior-level meetings and industry forums, • Foster collaboration across regions and functions Performance & Innovation • Champion operational excellence through SOPs and best practice delivery models, • Drive digitalisation, sustainability, and innovation initiatives, • Establish and monitor KPIs to enable data-driven decision-making People & Culture • Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams, • Promote a culture of safety, integrity, and collaboration, • Support succession planning and leadership development Growth & Expansion • Establish delivery organisations in new territories, • Build operational capability to support market expansion and acquisitions You are a proven leader with a strong track record in operational delivery within energy, infrastructure, or related sectors. You bring both strategic vision and hands-on leadership, with the ability to drive performance across complex programmes. Key Requirements: • Degree (or equivalent) in Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline, • Extensive senior leadership experience in operations and project delivery for large sub station projects, • Strong commercial and financial acumen with P&L responsibility, • Experience in renewables, energy infrastructure, or transport sectors, • Demonstrated success in business unit integration and operational standardisation, • Knowledge of NEC4 and FIDIC contracts, • Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental practices, • Exceptional leadership, communication, and decision-making skills, • Experience scaling or establishing operations in new regions We are driven by a clear purpose to lead the UK’s energy transition. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and our values define how we work: • We care about safety, • We lead with integrity, • We strive to improve every day, • We make a positive impact, • We deliver to grow, • We are one united team About OCU Group At OCU, we don’t just deliver infrastructure, we engineer the future. As a leader in end-to-end solutions for the utilities, digital and energy sectors, we specialise in safely and efficiently tackling complex challenges for our clients. With unrivalled expertise, industry-leading technology and a proven track record, we’re not simply part of the market, we’re driving it forward. Our work underpins the critical services communities across the UK rely on every day. From accelerating the transition to renewable energy to building the digital networks of tomorrow, we are committed to innovation, sustainability, and long-term impact. When you join OCU, you’ll discover more than a career, you’ll find purpose. Here, your contribution makes a visible difference in the success of the projects you help deliver, in the growth of your colleagues and in the positive change we create together. We partner with some of the UK’s most recognised names in power, energy transition, water, telecoms and digital infrastructure. As we continue to expand, we’re looking for exceptional people to grow with us. If you’re ready to inspire, innovate and lead with purpose, we’d love to hear from you.

Business Management and Digital Marketing Lecturer Department: Academic Locations Available: Manchester Position Type: Permanent - 6x Full-Time positions and 1x Part-Time position available Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week Working Pattern: Monday to Friday Reports To: Course Director Job Overview UK Management College is seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Lecturer in Business Management and Digital Marketing to deliver high-quality teaching across business and digital marketing modules. The postholder will contribute to an engaging learning environment, support student achievement, and ensure curriculum content reflects current industry practice and academic standards. Key Responsibilities Teaching and Learning • Deliver lectures, seminars, and workshops across Business Management and Digital Marketing modules., • Develop and update teaching materials to ensure academic quality and industry relevance., • Encourage student participation, critical thinking, and applied learning., • Provide timely, constructive feedback on student assessments. Assessment and Student Support • Design, set, and mark assessments including coursework, projects, and examinations., • Supervise student projects and provide guidance on business and digital marketing campaigns., • Provide academic guidance and pastoral support as a personal tutor. Professional Practice and Industry Engagement Quality Assurance and Administration • Contribute to curriculum development, review, and quality assurance processes., • Complete academic administration including attendance monitoring, assessment submission, and record keeping., • Participate in academic meetings and College activities in line with policies and procedures. Person Specification Essential: • Master’s degree in Business Management, Digital Marketing, or a related discipline (PhD preferred)., • Teaching qualification or willingness to achieve one., • Experience teaching in higher education and/or significant professional experience in business or digital marketing., • Experience with industry-standard tools such as Google Analytics, social media analytics platforms and/or CRM systems., • Knowledge of web development or web design principles, including website design, user experience (UX) and/or basic front-end development, as part of digital marketing practice., • Strong knowledge of digital marketing tools, analytics, and online campaign management., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills., • Competence in using digital learning platforms and educational technologies., • Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion., • Passion for teaching and student success. Benefits • Competitive salary and benefits package., • Opportunities for professional development and career progression., • Access to academic resources and support networks., • Supportive and inclusive academic community.

Brand Operations Manager – Menswear (D2C) Manchester Premium Menswear Brand Up to £65,000 Please note: this is a commercial, business-facing role – not warehouse or logistics focused. The Opportunity We are partnering with a premium menswear brand to appoint an entrepreneurial, commercially driven Brand Operations Manager. This is a pivotal hire for the business, responsible for overseeing and optimising all aspects of operations within a fast-scaling D2C eCommerce environment. This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who thrives in high-growth settings and is excited by the opportunity to help shape and scale a brand. You will play a critical part in ensuring operational excellence while supporting expansion across eCommerce, Design, Product Development, Merchandising, Marketing, and Wholesale. Working closely with the Founder / Creative Marketing Director, you will act as a key strategic partner in executing the brand vision and driving the business forward. Key Responsibilities Business Operations & Strategy • Oversee the day-to-day running of the business across all functions, • Develop and implement scalable operational strategies to support growth, • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, processes, and performance, • Define, track, and analyse key business KPIs across departments, • Leverage data to inform decision-making and optimise performance, • Lead hiring strategy in line with business growth plans, • Identify talent gaps and build a high-performing team, • Support onboarding, team structure, and ongoing development, • Identify and unlock growth opportunities across D2C and wholesale channels, • Support expansion into new markets, channels, and product categories, • Oversee growth, operations, KPI management, and team performance, • Partner closely with the Creative Marketing Director to align vision with execution, • Proven experience as a Brand Operations Manager (or similar) within a successful menswear or fashion brand, • Strong background in high-growth D2C eCommerce (premium or luxury preferred), • Experience within a scaling or well-established fashion business, • Exposure to wholesale operations is highly advantageous, • Strong commercial acumen and strategic mindset, • Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail, • Data-driven, with experience managing and interpreting KPIs, • Hands-on approach and comfortable in a fast-paced environment, • Strong leadership and team-building capabilities, • Entrepreneurial, proactive, and growth-oriented, • Passion for fashion, with a strong understanding of the premium menswear market, • Adaptable and comfortable working in a scaling business, • Play a key role in scaling an exciting premium fashion brand, • Work directly with the Founder and creative leadership, • Be part of a fast-paced, high-growth environment with real impact, • Clear progression opportunities as the business expands

Finance Litigation Legal Director | Top 30 International Firm | Complex Finance Disputes | No Following Required A globally recognised Finance Litigation team is looking for a Legal Director to join its highly ranked practice, with no requirement to bring a following. The Firm A Top 30 international firm with an outstanding reputation for its modern, people first approach across the UK and internationally. The firm achieves Legal 500 top tier rankings across a broad range of practice areas and differentiates itself through an agile delivery model that combines market leading sector expertise with cutting edge legal technology. Equally important is its long term investment in people, with genuine partner support, structured development and a culture that prioritises progression from within. The Role You will join a highly ranked Financial Litigation team handling complex, high value and often sensitive disputes within the financial services sector. The work is premium, technical and intellectually stimulating, offering exposure to some of the most significant matters in the market. Your caseload will include acting for major lenders, investment firms, building societies and a wide range of banking institutions, including clearing banks, international banks, challenger banks and digital banks. Matters are frequently large scale, multi party and strategically important to clients. As a senior member of the team you will work closely with other Legal Directors and the Head of Department, contributing to the continued growth of one of the largest specialist finance litigation teams in the country. This role offers real influence, responsibility and visibility at a genuinely senior level. The Ideal Candidate • Finance Litigation Legal Director with a minimum of 8 years PQE in Financial or Commercial Litigation

Employment Legal Director OR Partner | Top 50 National Firm | Manchester The Firm This Top 50 UK firm is recognised for delivering high-quality advice to major corporates and private clients, with consistent Tier 1 Legal 500 rankings and strong Chambers recognition. Its reputation is built on technical excellence combined with a progressive, people-first culture where lawyers are given autonomy, flexibility and a clear route for development. With a strong national presence and growing international reach, the firm advises on complex, high-value and business-critical matters across a wide range of sectors. An entrepreneurial mindset runs throughout, encouraging partners to take ownership, build specialisms and play a key role in the firm’s continued expansion. The Role You will join a nationally recognised Employment team as a Partner in Manchester, working alongside an established group to drive the next phase of growth. The team handles a full spectrum of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including strategic HR advisory work, tribunal and High Court litigation, corporate support and large-scale projects. With a strong pipeline of premium work and around 35 lawyers nationally, the infrastructure is already in place to support immediate impact and long-term success. This is a genuine opportunity to shape a practice within a growing national platform, with the autonomy to develop client relationships and influence the strategic direction of the team.

Cost Director Manchester/North West (hybrid) Competitive salary + package Permanent | Full-time A well established and rapidly growing construction consultancy is seeking a Cost Director to lead its Cost Management offering in the North West. The business has experienced significant growth in the region, doubling in size over the past three years, and is now looking to appoint a senior cost professional to take ownership of the regional cost management function. The successful candidate will lead an established team of six and will report directly to both the Regional Director and the National Head of Cost Management. The role carries full responsibility for developing the regional cost management capability while ensuring the team continues to deliver at a high level across a strong portfolio of projects. From day one the role will oversee live programmes of work valued at approximately £300m across multiple sectors. These projects are already secured and form part of a broader pipeline supporting the continued expansion of the regional business. In addition to leading project delivery, there is a genuine opportunity to influence and improve the way the cost management function operates. The business is seeking someone who can refine internal processes, strengthen commercial rigour within the team and help shape the next phase of growth for the region. This role would suit an experienced Cost Director already operating at this level within a consultancy environment. It will also appeal strongly to a Senior Associate or Associate Director who is ready to step into their first regional leadership position and take full ownership of the cost function. Equally, individuals operating at Cost Director level who are seeking a sideways move into a growing and entrepreneurial environment will be considered. Key responsibilities: • Leadership and development of the North West Cost Management team, currently six professionals, • Oversight and commercial leadership of major programmes of work valued at approximately £300m, • Acting as the senior point of contact for key client relationships across the region, • Supporting business growth through client engagement, networking and bidding for new work, • Leading and contributing to bid submissions and presentations for strategic opportunities, • Providing senior commercial advice across projects operating under NEC and JCT contract frameworks, • Maintaining a hands on approach to delivery where required, supporting the team on complex projects or key commercial matters, • Strengthening internal commercial processes, reporting structures and delivery standards within the cost management function, • Working closely with the Regional Director and National Head of Cost Management to drive the next phase of regional growth The opportunity offers genuine autonomy, leadership visibility and the chance to shape a growing regional business at a pivotal stage in its development. For a confidential discussion or further details, please submit your CV or contact John at Tempest Jones directly on 07885 774 155 or email .

Dalkia Engineering - Project Director Northwest the UK’s leading technical services provider, designing and delivering Net Zero solutions for clients nationwide. Backed by EDF, one of the world’s largest energy companies, we’re helping to build a sustainable, prosperous and resilient society through pioneering engineering, energy, and technical services. Our 4,000 experts and advisors work across some of the country’s most exciting and demanding projects. Together, we innovate, collaborate and deliver technical excellence for a greener, better future. The Opportunity - The UK is rapidly scaling up its hydrogen production capabilities as a core component of its strategy to reach Net Zero by 2050. The government has set a target of 10GW of low-carbon hydrogen production capacity by 2030, with at least half coming from electrolytic (green) hydrogen. Dalkia Engineering is the EPC contractor on two hydrogen production projects within the Northwest of England (Barrow & Trafford) and is looking for an experienced Project Director with demonstrable experience of leading and developing multi-disciplined engineering and construction teams, ideally within technically related energy and renewable industries. Reporting to the Operations Director, the Project Director position will support the development and organisational strategy of the newly formed energy business. What You’ll Do Strategic Leadership • Support the Operations Director in shaping long‑term business planning and renewables strategy., • Lead multi‑disciplined engineering and construction teams, ensuring safe, efficient and compliant project outcomes., • Oversee resource planning and allocation for both directly employed and subcontract teams., • Ensure QSHE standards are embedded, applied and enforced consistently., • Drive operational improvements that exceed financial, commercial and HS&E objectives., • Build and strengthen relationships with key customers, end‑users and partners., • Support bid and pre-construction teams on renewable opportunities., • Lead, coach and empower operational and commercial project teams., • Foster a culture of motivation, accountability and high performance., • Champion safe working practices and challenge unsafe or inefficient behaviours. What You’ll Bring • Successful track record operating at a senior level within a large, multi‑disciplined technical, engineering or energy services environment., • Proven experience leading complex project portfolios, covering budgets, KPIs, commercial performance, safety, planning and client relationships., • A strong people leader with demonstrable success in building high‑performing teams and driving continual improvement., • Exceptional influencing, negotiating and client‑facing skills., • Goal‑oriented, energetic and committed to service excellence., • Experience working across technically complex and operationally diverse projects. Qualifications • HNC/HND/Degree in Engineering Services, • Black CSCS Skill Card, • IOSH Managing Safety

Development Director – (North West) Cobalt are working on behalf of a well-established UK property development and regeneration business to appoint a Development Director to join their North West team. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for driving forward a portfolio of complex, large-scale development projects, alongside identifying and securing new opportunities across the region. The Role Reporting into regional leadership, you will take ownership of projects from early-stage feasibility through to delivery. This will include overseeing planning, funding, commercial structuring, and ultimately bringing schemes forward to successful completion. You will lead internal and external teams, manage key stakeholder relationships, and play a central role in shaping and delivering the regional business plan. Alongside project delivery, you will be actively involved in originating new opportunities—working closely with public and private sector partners to unlock sites and structure viable development proposals. Key Responsibilities • Lead the delivery of major development schemes across residential, commercial, and mixed-use sectors, • Manage and mentor development team members, ensuring projects are progressing in line with programme and commercial objectives, • Oversee development appraisals, ensuring schemes remain viable and aligned with business targets, • Lead negotiations on key commercial and legal agreements including development, funding, and partnership structures, • Work closely with stakeholders including local authorities, funding partners, and consultants, • Prepare and present investment cases and updates to senior internal stakeholders, • Identify and secure new development opportunities across the North West market, • Contribute to wider business strategy, including pipeline growth and market positioning, • Champion sustainability and social value across projects About You • Proven track record in a senior development role within the property or regeneration sector, • Experience delivering complex, large-scale development projects from inception to completion, • Strong commercial acumen, with experience in appraisals and financial modelling, • Comfortable leading negotiations on development and funding structures, • Experience working with public/private partnerships and stakeholder-heavy environments, • Strong leadership and team management capability, • Excellent communication and presentation skills, • Ideally professionally qualified (e.g. MRICS) This is an opportunity to join a highly regarded development business with a strong track record and an established pipeline, offering significant autonomy and influence in shaping future projects and regional growth.

Lead, Strategize, and Deliver Exceptional Projects We are seeking a highly experienced Project Director to provide strategic leadership across our project portfolio in façade and cladding projects. This is a senior, high-impact role for a professional with proven expertise in delivering complex construction projects, leading multi-disciplinary teams, and building strong client relationships. Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will oversee projects from pre-construction through to final account, ensuring programmes, quality, and commercial performance are achieved while maintaining operational excellence and client satisfaction. Why This Role is Exciting ✨ Take ownership of a high-value project portfolio with strategic influence ✨ Lead multi-disciplinary teams, shaping culture and operational performance ✨ Collaborate across Commercial, Design, Supply Chain, and HSEQ departments ✨ Represent the company at senior client and stakeholder level ✨ Drive continuous improvement and succession planning within the business Key Responsibilities Strategic Project Leadership • Provide leadership and direction for all live projects, • Maintain strategic oversight, identifying risks and intervening proactively, • Support senior project teams to overcome complex delivery challenges Programme and Delivery Management • Oversee project programmes across multiple projects, • Ensure smooth handovers from pre-construction to delivery, • Coordinate design, procurement, and site teams for seamless execution Commercial Oversight • Protect project profitability with close collaboration with Commercial Managers, • Monitor contract values, variations, forecasting, and final accounts, • Identify and manage commercial risks proactively Client Relationship Management • Act as senior point of contact for key clients, contractors, and consultants, • Lead strategic project reviews and senior client meetings, • Ensure high levels of client satisfaction and repeat business opportunities Risk, Compliance, and Quality Management • Ensure projects operate in full compliance with contractual, regulatory, and HSEQ standards, • Lead risk management strategies across programme, commercial, and technical areas Team Leadership and Development • Lead, mentor, and develop project delivery teams, • Promote accountability, operational excellence, and a culture of continuous improvement, • Support succession planning and leadership development within the business Cross-Department Coordination & Reporting • Collaborate closely with Design, Commercial, Supply Chain, and HSEQ teams, • Provide accurate portfolio reporting to senior leadership, • Ensure effective use of reporting tools and governance processes Who We’re Looking For Essential Experience & Skills: • Significant experience in specialist façade or envelope contracting, • Proven track record managing large, complex construction projects, • Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams across multiple projects, • Strong commercial and contractual awareness in subcontractor environments, • Expertise in programme management, technical installation, and sequencing, • Senior stakeholder management and client relationship skills Qualifications & Competencies: • Degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or equivalent (preferred), • CSCS Black Card or equivalent senior management accreditation, • SMSTS or equivalent Health & Safety training, • Strong leadership presence and strategic operational awareness, • Calm, organised, solutions-focused, and highly accountable Personal Attributes: • Strategic thinker with operational insight, • Strong communicator across internal teams and senior clients, • High professional integrity and ability to make sound decisions under pressure Why Join Us This is a rare opportunity to lead a high-profile project portfolio and make a tangible impact on business growth, client satisfaction, and operational excellence. If you are a senior construction professional with strategic vision, commercial acumen, and leadership presence, this role offers the platform to shape the future of our projects and teams. You will be expected to act with the mindset: “What would I do if this were my own business?”, ensuring long-term success for the company, our clients, and our people.

Quantity Surveyor Manchester Permanent Who are we? MCR Property Group is a national real estate investment and development company with offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Edinburgh. Our core focus is the delivery of high-quality residential and industrial developments, alongside the active asset management of an expanding portfolio of existing assets. With a development pipeline portfolio valued in excess of £2 billion, MCR is firmly positioned as one of the UK’s most ambitious and fast-growing property businesses. As we continue to scale over the coming years, we are seeking motivated, commercially astute construction professionals who are looking to grow alongside the business. This is an opportunity to join a company at a pivotal stage of its expansion, where strong performance is recognised, responsibility is real, and progression is earned. Who are we recruiting? We are currently recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to play a key role in the commercial and financial delivery of an assigned office refurbishment project within the Greater Manchester area. In this position, you will be responsible for ensuring schemes are procured efficiently and delivered within agreed budgets and programmes, providing hands-on commercial expertise from inception through to final account. Reporting into the Construction Director and Commercial Director, with direct exposure to the Board, you will take ownership of monthly cost reporting, financial forecasting, contract and subcontract packages, and the management of variations. You will work closely with a wider delivery team of Project Managers and fellow Quantity Surveyors, contributing to the commercial strategy and financial control of projects across the portfolio. The role is primarily office-based, with regular site visits for meetings, valuations, and project reviews depending on your experience level and project location. Tell us about you The successful candidate will bring a strong understanding of subcontract procurement processes and have a minimum of three years’ experience working as a Quantity Surveyor across a range of project types and values, with particular experience in the delivery of high end office refurbishment projects. You will have gained experience within a developer, main contractor, or subcontractor environment and be confident operating across both pre- and post-contract stages. This includes preparing cost plans and estimates, measurement for bills of quantities, tendering and procurement, value engineering, tender reporting, interim valuations, and final accounts. A broad knowledge of construction industry processes, procedures, and best practice is essential, along with solid technical understanding of building materials, construction techniques, and building systems. You will be comfortable working with financial and reporting tools and be fully computer literate, with strong working knowledge of Excel, Word, and related software. A full, clean driving licence is also required. From a personal and professional perspective, this role requires someone who approaches challenges head-on, is confident acting as a sounding board for colleagues and stakeholders, and can provide practical, commercially sound solutions when issues arise. You will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, be comfortable negotiating with subcontractors and consultants, and carry yourself with professionalism and confidence when dealing with individuals at all levels of seniority. This is a role for someone who wants responsibility, visibility, and the chance to make a tangible impact within a growing business. If you are commercially driven, technically capable, and looking for an opportunity to develop your career within a high-growth property company, we would welcome your application.

About us Founded by Spanish-born Cristóbal Balenciaga in 1917 and established in Paris in 1937, the original House of Balenciaga defined modern couture with its many innovations to form and technique. Today it continues to uphold the vision of the House through boundary-pushing collections including women’s and men’s ready-to-wear, accessories, and objets d’art. The brand’s unprecedented interactions with the expanding digital realm, material developments, and today’s social responsibilities keep it at the forefront of modernity. In 2021, Balenciaga’s 50th Couture collection—the House’s first since its founder retired in 1968 – reintroduces a standard of cutting-edge elegance. From October 2015 to July 2025, Demna designed both men’s and women’s collections as the Artistic Director. In July 2025, Pierpaolo Piccioli was appointed Creative Director of Balenciaga. Welcome to Kering Beauté Established in 2023, Kering Beauté aims to create value for the Group and its Houses. In 2023, Kering directly invested in its very own Beauty division, with the creation of Kering Beauté. Bolstered by its industry-leading team, the entity seeks to support the Group’s Houses to develop their Beauty businesses to become growth drivers. The new entity’s teams place innovation and creativity at the heart of their business model to fashion tomorrow’s Beauty – at once sustainable and responsible. Kering is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background. About the roles We are seeking a Full Time Luxury Brand Ambassador, 5 days per week, 37.5 hours, for our exciting new Balenciaga Counter in Selfridges Exchange Square Manchester. With a passion for luxury and fashion, the drive and determination to make a difference and the desire to shape the future of our business. Purpose of the roles As a Luxury Brand Ambassador for Balenciaga, you play a pivotal role in upholding the brand's reputation and delivering unparalleled consistent customer experience. Your primary objective is to share knowledge and passion about our brand and products, drive sales, and maintain the highest standards of customer service. Key responsibilities Including but not limited to: • Product Knowledge: Develop a deep understanding of our brand, including fragrances, ingredients, and heritage of the brand, to effectively engage customers and drive sales. • Sales Excellence: Meet and exceed sales targets through proactive customer engagement and effective storytelling of product features and benefits. • Customer Service: Deliver exceptional customer service to create memorable experiences and foster brand loyalty. • Visual Presentation: Ensure our retail space reflects the luxury of our brand through impeccable visual merchandising standards. Skills/Experiences desired • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills., • Proven experience in luxury retail or a similar customer-facing role., • Passion for the luxury brand and a commitment to delivering an exceptional customer experience., • Goal-oriented with a track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets., • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment., • Flexibility to work weekends and holidays as needed., • Passion for fashion, fragrance or beauty products is a plus. Why Balenciaga? Luxury Redefined: We do not just sell fragrances; we offer an unparalleled luxury experience that goes beyond expectations. Innovation: Be part of a team that thrives on pushing boundaries and creating scents that resonate with a diverse audience. Diversity and Inclusion: We celebrate differences and believe that a diverse team fosters creativity and innovation. Career Development: Whether you are in a retail role or part of the head office team, there are plentiful opportunities for professional development and career growth. Job Applicant Privacy Policy Please note that by applying to this opportunity you consent to the personal data you provide to us to be processed and retained by Kering Beauté UK&I. Your details will be kept on our Internal ATS (Applicant Tracking System) for as long as is necessary for the purposes of recruitment, which may include your details being shared with the hiring manager(s). Kering Beauté is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.If you feel this is the right opportunity for you, and you can demonstrate expertise in the above areas, we look forward to receiving your application. We very much value your interest in our company. Due to a high level of applications, we regret to only be able to contact candidates we feel are best suited for this role. Thank you for your understanding. Benefits • 32 days paid annual leave (pro rata for part time employees), • Monthly competitive commission structure, • Extra day off for your birthday, • Product allocation with discounted rate, • Clothing allowance, • Contribution into company pension, • Career progression & Training, • Length of service rewards

Project Managers to Associate Project Managers | Stadia, Residential or Defence Manchester (hybrid) Competitive salary + car allowance, bonus & excellent benefits Full-time | Permanent An independent, globally respected real estate and infrastructure consultancy is expanding its Manchester team following sustained national growth and major programme wins across residential, stadia and defence sectors. Backed by significant long-term investment, this organisation delivers complex, high-value schemes for a diverse portfolio of public and private sector clients. Their projects range from large-scale residential developments and iconic sporting venues to secure defence infrastructure. This is an opportunity to join a consultancy known for commercial credibility, technical excellence and a people-first culture, offering clear progression from Project Manager through to Director level. There are three dedicated sector teams (Residential, Stadia, Defence), each with its own leadership structure and pipeline. The opportunity You will play a key role in delivering projects from early-stage feasibility and pre-construction through to practical completion. Depending on level, responsibilities will include: • Leading project delivery across residential, stadia or defence schemes, • Acting as Contract Administrator under JCT or NEC forms, • Managing governance, programme, risk and commercial performance, • Driving quality, H&S and stakeholder engagement standards, • Advising clients through structured reporting and strategic input, • Mentoring junior team members (Senior PM / Associate level), • Supporting sector growth and client relationship development (Associate level) This role suits professionals who enjoy both technical delivery and client-facing responsibility. About you You will be operating within a consultancy, client-side or developer environment and comfortable managing complex stakeholder structures. Essential experience: • Degree-qualified in a construction-related discipline (or equivalent experience), • Demonstrable experience administering JCT and/or NEC contracts, • Strong understanding of procurement and governance frameworks, • Experience delivering projects within residential, regulated, secure or complex environments, • Commercially astute with strong reporting capability, • Confident communicator able to present at senior stakeholder level For Associate-level applicants, experience contributing to business development, sector growth or team leadership will be advantageous. What’s on offer • Competitive salary + car allowance + annual bonus, • Structured progression pathways across PM to Associate, • Hybrid working model, • Significant investment in CPD and leadership development, • Exposure to nationally significant programmes, • Collaborative, inclusive team culture For more information or a confidential discussion, please apply with your CV or contact Dean Forster at Tempest Jones on .

Be One Homes (formerly Bolton at Home) is seeking an experienced Director of Asset Management to lead the organisation’s long-term approach to asset investment, planning and performance. This is a critical leadership role responsible for ensuring that homes are safe, well maintained and future-proofed through a robust and data-led asset strategy. Working closely with the Executive Director of Operations and wider leadership team, the successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the future of asset management as the organisation transitions into its next phase as Be One Homes. The role will lead the planning, delivery and performance of the Asset Investment Programme, ensuring that investment decisions are informed by strong data, regulatory compliance and the needs of customers and communities. This appointment comes at a significant moment, as Bolton at Home rebrands to Be One Homes. This transition reflects a broader ambition to strengthen the operating model, modernise services and drive value for money across property investment and maintenance programmes. The Role The Director of Asset Management will provide strategic leadership across the asset management function, ensuring the organisation has a clear, long-term plan for its housing stock and investment priorities. You will be responsible for developing and delivering the Asset Management Strategy, translating organisational priorities and customer needs into a sustainable and effective investment programme. This includes oversight of capital investment planning, stock condition intelligence, data quality and the development of innovative delivery approaches. The role will also play a key part in ensuring the organisation continues to meet increasing expectations from the Regulator of Social Housing and the wider sector, maintaining high standards of compliance, risk management and assurance across asset services. Working in close partnership with colleagues across housing, repairs and corporate services, you will ensure that asset management decisions support improved customer outcomes, operational efficiency and long-term sustainability. Key Responsibilities • Lead the development and delivery of the Asset Management Strategy, ensuring alignment with the organisation’s wider business plan and priorities., • Oversee the planning, monitoring and delivery of the Asset Investment Programme, ensuring effective prioritisation of investment and long-term sustainability of the housing portfolio., • Use data, stock condition intelligence and financial modelling to inform investment decisions and optimise the long-term asset plan., • Drive value for money and performance improvement across capital investment and asset management services., • Ensure robust compliance with health and safety legislation, regulatory requirements and housing standards., • Lead and develop high performing teams, providing clear strategic direction while fostering a culture of accountability, innovation and continuous improvement., • Work collaboratively with other senior leaders to improve service integration across property, housing and customer services., • Develop and implement innovative and efficient delivery models for asset investment programmes., • Present strategic reports, performance updates and policy proposals to senior leadership and governance forums., • Represent Be One Homes externally, building strong partnerships across the housing sector and with key stakeholders., • Lead responses to complex operational challenges or critical incidents within the service area. About You We are looking for a senior leader with strong asset management expertise and a track record of delivering strategic change within housing or property services. You will bring: • Extensive knowledge and experience of asset management within the social housing sector., • Strong understanding of regulatory requirements, compliance, risk management and governance within housing services., • Proven experience of leading large-scale capital investment or asset management programmes., • A strategic mindset, with the ability to translate organisational priorities into practical asset management plans and investment decisions., • Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate teams and drive high performance., • Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the confidence to influence across senior leadership teams and external partners., • A track record of innovation and service improvement, using data and insight to enhance performance and customer outcomes., • A housing, property or construction related qualification, or a willingness to work towards one. Why Join Be One Homes As Bolton at Home transitions to Be One Homes, the organisation is entering a new chapter focused on clarity of purpose, stronger customer outcomes and a modern, efficient operating model. Be One Homes is proud to provide high quality housing and services to thousands of customers across the borough. Its people are central to delivering this ambition, with a clear commitment to creating an environment where colleagues can innovate, grow and make a tangible impact. This is an opportunity to shape the future of asset management at executive level, at a time when the sector is under increasing scrutiny and expectations continue to rise. For more information, please contact Luke Joy at Neemar Search: Our Commitment to Inclusion Be One Homes is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and values-led organisation. Applications are welcomed from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. The recruitment process is fair and accessible, ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates. As a Disability Confident employer, reasonable adjustments can be made throughout the process. Please let us know how we can support you. By submitting your application, you consent to Neemar Search sharing your details with relevant third parties as part of the recruitment process.

Sales Manager / Sales Director (Off-plan Property Investment) – Manchester – Up to £50,000 plus commission With a stylish, modern office located in Manchester, this successful and still growing property investment firm are shaking things up, offering simple and profitable UK property investment opportunities catering to both seasoned investors and newcomers. They’re now looking for a dedicated, dynamic, and hard-working Sales Manager / Sales Director to be a part of the success, offering you an excellent commission structure alongside a fun environment with team socials and incentives! What’s in it for you • Annual salary up to £50,000 plus DOE, • Excellent commission structure, • 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, • Monday to Friday, 9am – 5.30pm, • Early finish on a Friday, • Paid social/team-building events, • Autonomous and fun environment, • Sales incentives, • Company pension, • Opportunities for career growth and development., • Exposure to a dynamic and fast-paced international market. What you’ll be doing • Lead, manage, and mentor a team of Investment Consultants to achieve sales targets and objectives, • Monitor team performance, provide regular feedback, and implement training programs to enhance skills and knowledge, • Develop and execute effective sales strategies to meet and exceed monetary targets, • Analyse market trends, client feedback, and sales data to continuously improve sales tactics and strategies, • Identify new business opportunities and expand the client base, • Oversee the client acquisition process, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction, • Track and report on sales performance, providing insights and recommendations for improvement, • Implement and utilise CRM systems to manage client information and sales activities, • Stay updated with the latest trends and developments in the UK property market, • Provide expert advice and insights to the team and clients regarding investment opportunities What you will have • Proven track record in the off-plan property investment market, with a strong understanding of investment opportunities, • Responsible for achieving monetary targets, developing sales strategies, and driving the team's performance, • Previous experience in a sales management role, leading a team to achieve targets, • If you are a strategic thinker with excellent leadership skills and a deep understanding of the UK property market, we want to hear from you!

Facilities Engineer – Swinton, Manchester Up to £50 000 Plus excellent benefits including… • Cycle to Work Scheme, • Statutory Sick Pay, • Mental Health Awareness Support, • Annual Company Events, • Annual salary review, • In house Training/ upskilling, • Career Progression & Leadership Opportunities About the Role We are seeking an experienced Facilities Engineer to oversee the safe, efficient, and continuous operation of a busy manufacturing site in Swinton. This key role involves managing contractors, maintaining site and building standards, and leading the development of facilities infrastructure to support current and future operations. The ideal candidate will be proactive, safety‑focused, highly organised, and confident managing complex facilities and compliance requirements. Strong communication skills are essential, as the role requires regular collaboration with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders. Key Responsibilities • Champion high standards of health & safety, investigate incidents, and drive preventative actions., • Oversee contractor management and ensure full compliance with site procedures., • Maintain fire safety equipment and associated services., • Ensure all facility activities are carried out safely and efficiently, including RAMS completion and adherence., • Develop and maintain a structured facilities maintenance schedule., • Lead planned refurbishments, including gathering quotations and preparing budget submissions., • Work closely with department heads to maintain and improve site facilities aligned with business needs., • Manage maintenance of site utilities, including power, water, and wastewater systems., • Collaborate with the Operations Director on investment and improvement projects., • Take responsibility for facilities-related budgeting, including service charges., • Ensure the site remains compliant with regulatory and internal requirements., • Communicate effectively regarding site works, disruption, and cross‑department collaboration., • Build strong working relationships with internal teams and external partners., • Support the implementation of a combined operations and facilities CMMS system. Qualifications & Experience • Minimum 5 years’ experience in facilities or site management, • Experience with NEBOSH/IOSH Health & Safety certification, • GCSE level education, • Project management experience CLICK NOW TO APPLY!

Our ‘Heritage, Townscape and Landscape’ team at Turley is growing. Be part of this and help guide and deliver some of the most high-profile, diverse and interesting projects in the UK. We are seeking a Heritage specialist with a local knowledge and passion for the city to drive our growth in Manchester and the North West. Our work is very varied and includes residential developments, renewable energy schemes, sports stadia, tall buildings, town/city centre regeneration projects, and commercial development. The position will ideally be based from our Manchester office. “This is an exciting time to join the Turley Heritage, Townscape and Landscape team within our vibrant Manchester office. You’ll be helping to lead a dynamic team that strives for excellence and is proactively responding to opportunities within the development sector; delivering some of the more exciting projects across the north of England.” Katy Lightbody, Senior Director, Heritage and Townscape About the role We are looking for a highly motivated, experienced and dedicated Heritage Director, to join our Heritage, Townscape and Landscape team to drive our growth in the North West and lead on delivering exciting projects. In this role you will: • Promote and deliver our heritage services, working closely with other heritage, landscape and townscape specialists in the team and collaborating with wider Turley services., • Provide strategic and commercially informed built heritage advice to clients on complex and high profile projects, underpinned by sound judgement and expert assessment., • Deliver and effectively oversee the highest standard of heritage assessment and be proficient in preparing and reviewing assessments of significance and impact as well as Environmental Impact Assessment., • Adept in positively engaging with statutory bodies and stakeholders including conservation officers and Historic England., • Prepare evidence for planning appeals and act as built heritage expert witness at Hearings and Public Inquiries., • Contribute to the success of our service, as part of the leadership team, through work-winning, being a trusted advisor to clients, robust financial stewardship and proactively assisting with the development and wellbeing of our people., • Be proactive in the marketplace, profile-raising and doing business development in your own way to find new work and retain clients., • Take a proactive approach to developing others, including through effective delegation and line management., • There are also opportunities to support wider team and company strategies and initiatives aligned with personal interest. With teams in London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol and Cambridge, Turley Heritage, Townscape and Landscape is respected across the UK for their reputation in delivering expert and robust advice as trusted advisors to clients and promoting development based on informed, well-considered and sound justification. About you The ideal candidate will: • Be an exceptional heritage professional with a strong track record and reputation in heritage advice and assessment and the planning and development process in a consultancy environment., • Have a strong track record of business development and work winning., • Have excellent project management experience (both time and resource) of delivering large, complex and high-value projects., • Have strong leadership and line management skills, including delegation, a commercial outlook, robust financial stewardship, client contact, liaison/negotiation with co-consultants/planning stakeholders etc., • Have a strategic outlook, bringing energy, ideas, and positivity., • Be resilient and be able to work independently., • Have developed strong relationships within their network of clients and contacts., • Be a team player, one who enjoys working with and takes pride in developing others. A relevant qualification and IHBC membership or membership of another relevant professional body would be preferred. About Turley To find out more about life at Turley - our culture and the learning and development opportunities, as well as what you can expect in terms of salary and benefits, please see the website. How to apply If you think that Turley could be the right move for you, please apply in confidence by following the Apply Now link below or email , providing your CV and a covering letter. We welcome applications directly, and would prefer not to receive CVs from recruitment agencies. The successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK/Ireland by the start of their employment. Our aim is to be an even more diverse and inclusive company; we celebrate difference and we're actively building more diverse teams. We welcome applications from candidates regardless of background and personal circumstances who meet the criteria set out above. We would love for you to join an organisation that enables you to thrive. If you need any assistance during the recruitment process or we can put in any adjustments for you, please contact Turley’s People & Culture team ().

Senior Procurement Lead – Engineering & Capital Projects | £75,000 – £80,000 + Car + Package Global Energy Business | Major Transformation Programme | South Yorkshire, Manchester or Surrey To apply, contact Adam at A leading energy organisation is undergoing a significant procurement transformation, backed by strong investment and a clear vision to build a best in class function. As part of this journey, they are looking to appoint an experienced Procurement Leader to take ownership of engineering and project related spend. This is a high impact role with real visibility, offering the opportunity to shape strategy, influence senior stakeholders and drive meaningful change across a complex, operationally critical area of the business. Reporting into the Procurement Director, you will lead a small team and take accountability for strategic sourcing across engineering projects and services, playing a key role in elevating procurement capability. Key Responsibilities: • Lead the development and delivery of category strategies across engineering, capex and operational services, • Partner with senior stakeholders to influence decision making and embed procurement as a strategic function, • Drive transformation initiatives, challenging legacy processes and introducing best practice approaches, • Analyse market trends, supplier innovation and cost drivers to unlock value and improve performance, • Deliver complex sourcing programmes with a strong focus on governance, risk management and compliance, • Build, develop and mentor a high performing team aligned to business objectives Required Experience: • Proven procurement leadership experience within a complex, matrix environment, • Strong commercial acumen with expertise in contract negotiation and supplier management, • Experience influencing and engaging senior stakeholders across operational or technical functions, • Background in engineering, capital projects, technical services or related categories, • Industry experience within energy, utilities, oil and gas or manufacturing preferred, • Track record of driving procurement transformation and continuous improvement, • Degree qualified with MCIPS or equivalent desirable This is a standout opportunity for a commercially driven procurement professional looking to step into a visible, transformation focused role with genuine scope to shape direction and deliver long term impact. To apply, contact Adam at

Role: Employer’s Agent (Remote) – (JPC-75) Location: Remote, (Covering East Midlands & preferably based in any of the following: The Midlands, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Rutland) Sector: Public & Private Sector Consultancy Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 Overview: Take projects from inception to completion, including Client liaison as Project Manager/Project Deliverer. Work for a small team, reporting directly to the Team Leader/Delivery Director. Experience/Qualification • Minimum 3 years post-graduate experience in Residential New Build and Refurb/Regen Projects, • Mixed use developments, • Understanding of JCT and Development Agreements, • Post-contract experience essential Skills, Knowledge and Understanding • Liaise closely with Clients, Contractors, Developers, Clerk of Works and other key stakeholders., • Understand the limit of your competency and when you will need to call on specialist advice and engage closely with them and wider project team as a team/project lead., • Advise clients on procurement routes and general contract advice., • Understanding of onsite processes in order to support the Construction Phase delivery., • Understand key deliverables within your contract to ensure the Client gets the information they need., • Report monthly to the team leader on fee projections and anticipated income vs project programme. Pre-Contract Procedures and Administration • Deal with/organising all pre-contract investigations, surveys and other due diligence issues required by Clients, including sustainability issues and report to client accordingly., • Chair and minute pre-contract meetings; immediate issue of minutes to all relevant parties., • Project manage where applicable other consultants on behalf of client., • Undertake all client funding and development control requirements., • Prepare Employer’s Requirements, Performance Specifications etc., • Amend contracts, prepare Build Agreements and JCT contracts., • Tendering (single & 2-stage), • Prepare and issue Contract Documents., • Ensure the appropriate stage invoices are issued., • Negotiate specification uplifts, review of contract documents and drawings. Post-Contract Procedures and Administration • Review of technical drawings, NDSS & GLA assessments and provide comments to clients and contractor/developers., • Co-ordinate management of projects as a whole, ensuring timely and satisfactory delivery to clients., • Chair and minute site meetings and ensure the immediate release to all relevant parties., • Attend site to undertake regular site inspections, ensure quality & contract requirements are met., • Timely issue of relevant instructions, certificates and notices., • Assess contractor payment application, issue of payment notices/financial statements and advise clients on cashflow forecasts., • Use all your skill and experience to identify risk areas and advise the client accordingly., • Evaluation EOT notices and claims., • Prior to Practical Completion, attend to site to snag and de-snag units., • Carry out/organise pre-handover inspections; monitor defects; issue relevant appropriate certificates and notices., • Prepare and issue Final Accounts/Final Statements., • Draft monthly project fees to clients Clients • Housing Associations, • Local Authorities, • RSLs, • Developers, • Management Companies, • Build to Rent providers Rewards and Benefits • Competitive Salary, • Bonus incentive, • Pension contributions, • Private medical insurance, • 28 days holiday (incl. Bank Holidays), • 1 day off for Birthday, • 3-4 days off over Christmas, • Professional Subscriptions Salary £50,000 to £55,000 per annum