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Experience in building sector consultancy preffered\n\nMott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices.\n\nWe work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual.\n\nWhether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you’re surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant.\n\nAbout the business unit\n\nMott MacDonald’s Advisory and Programme Delivery (APD) unit delivers both project, programme & commercial management (PPCM) services and advisory solutions across the built environment, defence, energy, water, environmental, transportation, health and care sectors.\n\nWe deliver tailored solutions that directly address our clients’ key challenges, combining our world-leading project expertise with unrivalled programme delivery capabilities and advisory services. APD delivers services to projects ranging in scale and complexity up to £20bn, through the technical disciplines of programme management, project management, project controls, scheduling, cost management, estimating, infrastructure finance, management consulting, digital consulting and education, health and care management.\n\nOverview of the role\n\nAs our built environment team continues to grow, we’re looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our expanding Buildings team in either our Bristol or Cardiff office.\n\nAs a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the delivery of projects including cost planning, procurement, contract administration and financial reporting throughout the RIBA stages, working on a variety of projects across a diverse client base including Central Government, Local Authority and the Private Sector.\n\nKey responsibilities and duties include:\n\n Preparation of cost plans, cost estimates, budgets, and tender documents\n\n Leading the procurement process including issuing enquiries, evaluating tenders, and preparing recommendations\n\n Measurement and quantification\n\n Responsible for managing change control, including risk management, value engineering and cost control measures\n\n Prepare benchmarking analyses and contribute to capturing project benchmark data\n\n Responsible for preparation and agreement of interim valuations and final accounts\n\n Prepare recommendations for payment\n\n Valuing construction works including site visits and liaising with subcontractors\n\n Maintain accurate records of project progress, variations, and contractual correspondence\n\n Ensure compliance with company procedures and industry standards\n\n Manage project costs and provide regular financial reports to Project Director\n\n Collaborate with project managers, designers and clients to ensure commercial objectives are met\n\n Support and advise the Project Manager in fulfilling contractual obligations and compiling contract documents\n\n Supporting internal business development initiatives\n\nCandidate specification\nEssential:\n\n BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent)\n\n Chartered status preferably MRICS\n\n Experience of working within a professional environment within a Cost Consultancy/Main Contractor\n\n Demonstratable relevant cost management experience in the Buildings Sector\n\n Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a larger team\n\n Ability to deliver multiple concurrent outputs under deadlines\n\n Practical experience with contract forms (e.g., NEC and JCT)\n\n Experience with commercial software and tools (CEMAR)\n\n Strong communication, teamwork, and negotiation skills\n\n Demonstrable knowledge and application of pre and post contract cost management\n\n * Experience using industry recognised measurement software and tools e.g. Cost X\n\n * To support development of colleagues within the regional team and drive technical excellence and continuous improvement\n\nDesirable:\n\nDemonstrate alignment with our Mott MacDonald PRIDE values: Progress, Respect, Integrity, Drive, Excellence\n\nExcellent oral and written communication and organisation skills\n\nSoft skills including self-motivation, initiative, leadership, adaptability, flexibility, effective listening, collaboration, influence and persuasion, insightfulness\n\nDrive to innovate and implement best practice\n\nAbility to prioritise and able to work under pressure\n\nAbility to establish and maintain good working relationships with clients and colleagues\n\nEffective time management\n\nCustomer focus\n\nUK Immigration\n\nMott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.\n\nAgile working\n\nAt Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.\n\nEquality, diversity, and inclusion\n\nWe put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.\n\nAccessibility\n\nWe want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us and we will talk to you about how we can support you.\n\nWe offer some fantastic benefits including:\n\nFinancial Wellbeing\n\nWe match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.\n\nLife assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary.\n\nOur income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury.\n\nFlexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing.\n\nAs an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes.\n\nEmployee Ownership\n\nOur employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success.\n\nOur employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses.\n\nAs your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long-term impact and contribution.\n\nYour voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future.\n\nFor our senior roles you will have a direct pathway towards ownership from day one.\n\nHealth and Wellbeing\n\nPrivate medical insurance for all UK colleagues.\n\nHealth cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments.\n\nAccess to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues.\n\nA variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family.\n\nAbility to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too.\n\nLifestyle\n\nA minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme.\n\nHoliday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service.\n\nVariety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers.\n\nEnhanced family and carers leave\n\nEnhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave.\n\nOur shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay.\n\nUp to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid.\n\nLearning and Development\n\nPrimary annual professional institution subscription.\n\nA broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options.\n\nNetworks, communities, and social outcomes\n\nJoin a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities.\n\nMake a difference within our communities through our social outcomes

The Department for Business and Trade "DBT" are seeking a Cloud-focused Technical Architect to help shape and advance the department's cloud capability across AWS and Azure. This is an opportunity to influence how modern, resilient and secure cloud services are designed, governed and adopted across DBT. Salary range £67,867 to £81,793 plus excellent Civil Service benefits and 29% employer pension contribution. Flexible, hybrid working from London, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, Belfast, Birmingham or Salford. About role DBT are seeking a Cloud-focused Technical Architect to shape and advance the department's cloud capability across AWS and Azure. This role will focus on designing modern, resilient and secure cloud services, while helping define best practice, architectural standards and long-term platform direction. You will work closely with platform teams, cyber security colleagues, architects and delivery teams to ensure cloud technologies are adopted effectively across DBT. The focus is not legacy migration; DBT is already cloud-based, so this role is about designing for the future, improving resilience, supporting cross-cloud design and helping cloud services deliver long-term value for the department. Responsibilities • Define and champion the technical strategy for services, ensuring alignment with user needs, business goals and DDaT standards., • Lead technical specialists across multiple projects, solving complex architectural challenges and owning the technical design of services., • Design and assure secure, open-source and user-centred systems, including integration, interoperability, cloud quality, security and performance., • Provide technical governance, present designs to boards such as the Technical Design Authority, and collaborate with architects across DBT to ensure alignment., • Horizon scan for emerging technologies, contribute to the architecture community, mentor peers and support capability development within the profession. Essential skills Core Technical Architecture skills • Strong technical architecture experience, including designing secure, scalable and user-centred digital services., • Experience producing high-level designs, translating them into practical delivery plans and taking them through governance or assurance boards., • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work across agile, multidisciplinary teams. In addition to core Technical Architecture skills, you should also have experience of the following: • Designing secure cloud solutions using AWS and/or Azure., • Working in cloud or multi-cloud environments, including cloud networking, platform design and integration., • Building resilient, scalable and performant cloud architectures, with an understanding of cloud standards, patterns and best practice. Benefits • Civil Service pension with employer contribution of 28.97%, • Learning and development tailored to your role with expensed accreditations and study time aside, • Flexible, hybrid working environment with options like condensed hours, • Culture encouraging inclusion and diversity, • Annual leave starting at 25 days rising with each year of service, • Three paid volunteering days a year, • Employee benefits programme including cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans, • Bonus and Discount Schemes: In year rewards and vouchers as well as My lifestyle discounts, • Family friendly policies including maternity, adoption or shared parental leave, • Job satisfaction: making a positive contribution to the UK's economy Additional information • Salary is dependent on location and technical skills as assessed at interview. London based range: £71,590 to £85,413. National range: £67,867 to £81,793., • Hybrid working includes 40% in-office working / month (typically 2 days/week), hours are flexible and condensed hours are an option. Office locations are: London, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, Belfast, Birmingham or Salford., • Please apply with a CV that shows evidence against the listed 'Essential criteria' above., • DBT does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship., • This role requires SC clearance, a condition of which is to have been present in the UK for 3 out of the past 5 years. Why join DBT This is an opportunity to work on modern, varied and meaningful technology programmes that support trade, business and economic growth across the UK. DBT offers the chance to work in a cloud-first environment, contribute to emerging AI capability, support major digital services and be involved in large-scale transformation across government. You will join a collaborative architecture community where your experience will help shape technical direction, improve services and support teams to deliver well-designed, secure and resilient solutions. For someone who enjoys solving complex technical problems, influencing strategy and working closely with delivery teams, this is a strong opportunity to make a real impact across a broad and important digital estate. Apply now or contact Inspire People in complete confidence.

Recruitment ConsultantCardiffHybrid working | £30,000 DOE + uncapped commissionSocial care needs people who show up with purpose. If you are looking for a Recruitment Consultant role in Cardiff where your work genuinely matters - this is it.You don't need recruitment experience to join us. If you have a strong track record in sales, are driven by targets and building relationships, and want a role where your impact truly counts, we'll support you to become a successful consultant in the social care sector.Every time you fill a shift with the right support worker or care professional, someone gets the care they need. That is the difference you make every day.You will run your own desk within Brook Street, one of the UK's most established recruitment agencies specialising in Social Care. You will build trusted partnerships with local services, grow your own portfolio of clients, and take real ownership of your success.You will be rewarded for your performance. But what makes people stay here is the people and the purpose. The Cardiff team is diverse, supportive and genuinely good fun to work with. They show up for each other, celebrate the wins and pull together when it matters. It is a team that believes in the work they do and takes real pride in getting it right.We talk straight. We follow through. This is Straight Up Care. It is how Brook Street has supported communities since 1946.What you'll be doingBuilding and managing your own recruitment desk in the social care sector.Using your sales experience to win new business and grow warm accounts.Developing strong relationships with local services across Wales.Sourcing, screening and preparing candidates from first conversation through to successful placement, whether in temporary assignments or permanent roles.Keeping your online presence active so candidates and clients know you are reliable and responsive.Delivering consistent, high-quality service in a fast-moving environment.What you'll bringProven experience in sales, ideally in a target-driven or fast-paced environment.Confidence managing your own workload and priorities.A calm, practical approach when plans change.Clear, honest communication and a strong work ethic.A car and valid driving licence for client visits is helpful but not essential.(No recruitment experience needed - full training provided.)What you will getCompetitive basic salary with uncapped commission and performance bonuses.Incentives, gift vouchers and high-performance rewards.24 days' annual leave rising to 27 with service, plus your birthday off.Competitive pension, option to buy up to five extra days of holiday, Employee Assistance Programme and family-friendly policies.Flexible benefits covering health, wellbeing, insurance and financial support.Save As You Earn scheme and ManpowerGroup Rewards, including Tastecard and major retailer discounts.Regular recognition, Branch of the Year awards, early-finish Fridays once a month and ongoing team incentives.Why Brook Street Social CareWe're part of ManpowerGroup , named one of the world's most ethical businesses for the 17th time. We do business the right way.You will join a supportive, inclusive team with real opportunities to build your career across Brook Street and our wider family of brands. Clear. Kind. Useful. This is Straight Up Care. It's how Brook Street has supported communities since 1946.You must live in the UK and have full right to work.We welcome all suitably qualified applicants and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.Take the next step today.If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup websiteTPBN1_UKTJ

The Department for Business and Trade "DBT" are seeking an ERP-focused Technical Architect to provide architectural leadership on a major cross-government ERP transformation programme. This is an opportunity to support one of the most significant shared services programmes in government, helping ensure DBT's systems, data and processes are integrated effectively. Salary range £67,867 to £81,793 plus excellent Civil Service benefits and 29% employer pension contribution. Flexible, hybrid working from London, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, Belfast, Birmingham or Salford. About role DBT are seeking an ERP-focused Technical Architect to provide architectural leadership for DBT's role in a major cross-government ERP transformation programme. This role will focus on high-level and integration architecture, supporting the effective adoption of a new ERP solution within DBT's wider digital estate. You will work with multidisciplinary and cross-government teams to shape coherent, scalable solutions aligned to programme objectives. The role will involve looking at how ERP connects with existing systems, how data will flow between services, and how business processes will be supported through the new platform. Responsibilities • Define and champion the technical strategy for services, ensuring alignment with user needs, business goals and DDaT standards., • Lead technical specialists across multiple projects, solving complex architectural challenges and owning the technical design of services., • Design and assure secure, open-source and user-centred systems, including integration, interoperability, cloud quality, security and performance., • Provide technical governance, present designs to boards such as the Technical Design Authority, and collaborate with architects across DBT to ensure alignment., • Horizon scan for emerging technologies, contribute to the architecture community, mentor peers and support capability development within the profession. Essential skills Core Technical Architecture skills: • Strong technical architecture experience, including designing secure, scalable and user-centred digital services., • Experience producing high-level designs, translating them into practical delivery plans and taking them through governance or assurance boards., • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work across complex, multidisciplinary teams. In addition to core Technical Architecture skills, you should also have experience of the following: • Supporting ERP implementation, ERP design, integration or migration activity., • Designing integration architecture between ERP platforms and existing systems or services., • Understanding data flows, business processes, technical dependencies and delivery risks within large-scale transformation programmes. Benefits • Civil Service pension with employer contribution of 28.97%, • Learning and development tailored to your role with expensed accreditations and study time aside, • Flexible, hybrid working environment with options like condensed hours, • Culture encouraging inclusion and diversity, • Annual leave starting at 25 days rising with each year of service, • Three paid volunteering days a year, • Employee benefits programme including cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans, • Bonus and Discount Schemes: In year rewards and vouchers as well as My lifestyle discounts, • Family friendly policies including maternity, adoption or shared parental leave, • Job satisfaction: making a positive contribution to the UK's economy Additional information • Salary is dependent on location and technical skills as assessed at interview. London based range: £71,590 to £85,413. National range: £67,867 to £81,793., • Hybrid working includes 40% in-office working / month (typically 2 days/week), hours are flexible and condensed hours are an option. Office locations are: London, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, Belfast, Birmingham or Salford., • Please apply with a CV that shows evidence against the listed 'Essential criteria' above., • DBT does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship., • This role requires SC clearance, a condition of which is to have been present in the UK for 3 out of the past 5 years. Why join DBT This is an opportunity to work on modern, varied and meaningful technology programmes that support trade, business and economic growth across the UK. DBT offers the chance to work in a cloud-first environment, contribute to emerging AI capability, support major digital services and be involved in large-scale transformation across government. You will join a collaborative architecture community where your experience will help shape technical direction, improve services and support teams to deliver well-designed, secure and resilient solutions. For someone who enjoys solving complex technical problems, influencing strategy and working closely with delivery teams, this is a strong opportunity to make a real impact across a broad and important digital estate. Apply now or contact Inspire People in complete confidence.

The Department for Business and Trade 'DBT' are seeking an AI-focused Technical Architect to lead the design of secure, scalable and reusable AI-enabled solutions. This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of emerging technology, helping DBT turn innovative ideas into practical services that deliver real value across the department. Salary range £67,867 to £81,793 plus excellent Civil Service benefits and 29% employer pension contribution. Flexible, hybrid working from London, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, Belfast, Birmingham or Salford. About role DBT are seeking an AI-focused Technical Architect to lead the design of secure, scalable and reusable AI-enabled solutions. This role will focus on translating emerging AI capabilities into practical architectures, supporting rapid prototyping, validating concepts and helping successful ideas move from experimentation into production services. You will work closely with AI engineers, data specialists, cyber security colleagues, governance teams and wider multidisciplinary teams to assess feasibility, risk and value within a government environment. This is a strong opportunity for an architect who can balance innovation with assurance, security, data protection and long-term service design. Responsibilities • Define and champion the technical strategy for services, ensuring alignment with user needs, business goals and DDaT standards., • Lead technical specialists across multiple projects, solving complex architectural challenges and owning the technical design of services., • Design and assure secure, open-source and user-centred systems, including integration, interoperability, cloud quality, security and performance., • Provide technical governance, present designs to boards such as the Technical Design Authority, and collaborate with architects across DBT to ensure alignment., • Horizon scan for emerging technologies, contribute to the architecture community, mentor peers and support capability development within the profession. Essential skills Core Technical Architecture skills: • Strong technical architecture experience, including designing secure, scalable and user-centred digital services., • Experience producing high-level designs, translating them into practical delivery plans and taking them through governance or assurance boards., • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work across agile, multidisciplinary teams. In addition to core Technical Architecture skills, you should also have experience of the following: • Designing or shaping AI-enabled solutions, prototypes or proof-of-concepts., • Working with LLMs, OpenAI, Microsoft AI tools or similar AI technologies., • Understanding AI governance, cyber security, data protection, data sovereignty and production-readiness considerations. Benefits • Civil Service pension with employer contribution of 28.97%, • Learning and development tailored to your role with expensed accreditations and study time aside, • Flexible, hybrid working environment with options like condensed hours, • Culture encouraging inclusion and diversity, • Annual leave starting at 25 days rising with each year of service, • Three paid volunteering days a year, • Employee benefits programme including cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans, • Bonus and Discount Schemes: In year rewards and vouchers as well as My lifestyle discounts, • Family friendly policies including maternity, adoption or shared parental leave, • Job satisfaction: making a positive contribution to the UK's economy Additional information • Salary is dependent on location and technical skills as assessed at interview. London based range: £71,590 to £85,413. National range: £67,867 to £81,793., • Hybrid working includes 40% in-office working / month (typically 2 days/week), hours are flexible and condensed hours are an option. Office locations are: London, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, Belfast, Birmingham or Salford., • Please apply with a CV that shows evidence against the listed 'Essential criteria' above., • DBT does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship., • This role requires SC clearance, a condition of which is to have been present in the UK for 3 out of the past 5 years. Why join DBT This is an opportunity to work on modern, varied and meaningful technology programmes that support trade, business and economic growth across the UK. DBT offers the chance to work in a cloud-first environment, contribute to emerging AI capability, support major digital services and be involved in large-scale transformation across government. You will join a collaborative architecture community where your experience will help shape technical direction, improve services and support teams to deliver well-designed, secure and resilient solutions. For someone who enjoys solving complex technical problems, influencing strategy and working closely with delivery teams, this is a strong opportunity to make a real impact across a broad and important digital estate. Apply now or contact Inspire People in complete confidence. JBRP1_UKTJ

Salary: £49,264 - £51,854 (Inclusive of 15% market supplement) Hours per week: 37 hours Rolling advert: We are continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received. We are looking for an experienced and confident Social Worker who is passionate about safeguarding children, supporting families and providing leadership through high-quality, relationship-based practice. You will be part of the Family & Childrens Support and Safeguarding Service, a service focused on prevention, protection and achieving lasting outcomes for children and young people. This is an opportunity to grow and develop at a senior practice level, working alongside highly skilled professionals across social care and partner agencies. You will benefit from strong management support, reflective supervision, access to ongoing training and opportunities to influence service development, mentor colleagues and shape best practice, all within a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation, learning and staff wellbeing. On a day-to-day basis, you will hold complex case responsibility for children in need, those subject to child protection plans and children in care, undertaking high-quality assessments, statutory enquiries and care planning. You will lead and contribute to multi-agency meetings, prepare detailed reports for conferences and court, support less experienced colleagues through mentoring and supervision, and play an active role in service improvement and quality assurance activity. You will be a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England, with significant post-qualifying experience in children and families, strong knowledge of legislation and court processes, and the ability to manage complexity while providing professional leadership and challenge. If you are ready to take the next step in your social work career and make a real difference, we would welcome your application. This position comes with a 15% market supplement payment. All market supplement payments are subject to review on an annual basis. Why us? Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits on our careers page - jobs.wiltshire.gov.uk Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer-facing roles work entirely from their service location. We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity. Contact details Isla Church, Team Manager on01249 707947 Please ensure to regularly check your spam or junk folder for any communication from us regarding the status of your application. Application criteria Please download and read therole description and person specificationcarefully before you apply; this will be available via the application link. Under the Health and Social Care Act (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014, individuals involved in regulated activity must provide a full employment history and detail any gaps. Before clicking apply please complete this full-employment-history form and once completed please attach it to your application form. We understand that AI tools can support you in preparing job applications. However, we value authenticity and would encourage you to ensure your submission genuinely reflects your own experiences, skills, and motivations. While we welcome applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship, we are not able to issue a defined certificate of sponsorship due to limitations in our sponsorship capacity. We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. JBRP1_UKTJ