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Spirehouse are currently recruiting for a HR Lead on behalf of a Public Sector organisation in Manchester. About the role The role involves leading the HR function within the organisation. The successful candidate will be responsible for updating and implementing HR policies in line with upcoming changes in employment law, managing employee relations (including grievances and union matters), supporting organisational growth (including TUPE transfers), and helping to develop and drive a comprehensive people strategy. The position requires hands-on involvement in complex HR queries while also providing strategic guidance to ensure best practice. There is flexibility regarding contract type (permanent or interim), working hours (full-time or part-time). Responsibilities • Update and implement HR policies in line with employment law., • Manage employee relations cases, including grievances, absence management, and challenging conversations., • Work closely with unions and manage union-related matters., • Support organisational growth through effective TUPE processes when required., • Drive the development of a structured people strategy., • Provide guidance on complex HR queries to relieve workload from senior leaders., • Support policy benchmarking. Salary and benefits • Salary banding: £54,963 to £62,501 per annum (flexible within banding based on experience)., • Open to part-time contracts (minimum 0.6 FTE)., • 37.5 hours per week full-time equivalent., • Annual leave: 25 days plus bank holidays, • Membership of Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with 15% employer contribution., • Access to Westfield Health Cash Plan plus additional health benefits., • Potential for interim/fixed-term contracts at daily rates circa £275 - £300 depending on experience. Please apply for this role online or contact Jack Sharpe at Spirehouse for a confidential discussion. 0121 630 4774 077441472714 Spirehouse Recruitment is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all individuals.

Location/s: Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Warrington, Derby, London UK Recruiter contact: Sacha Kelly Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We 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. Whether 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. About the business unit Mott 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. We 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. Specialist advisory Our industry-leading specialist advisory teams offer a range of transformational services that support our core project, programme, and commercial offering, as well as supporting our clients in addressing their business needs. These includes climate change, estimating and cost intelligence, health, safety and wellbeing, land advisory, planning PMO, quality management and risk management. The specialist advisory team brings together multiple critical services in a connected offering, drawing on cross-sector best practice and expertise. We add huge value to our clients through our integrated approach, whilst relentlessly focus on excellence and our passion for improving society. Join our award-winning Risk team as we enter an exciting phase of growth. We're looking for talented risk management professionals to help shape and safeguard complex Construction and Infrastructure projects across a range of dynamic sectors — including Transport, Defence, Water, Buildings, and Energy. Key responsibilities and duties include: • Undertake assurance reviews of risk deliverables and methodologies to confirm conformance to best practice, • Experience informing the development of Business Cases, Investment Decisions and Appraisals, including assuring the quality of risk evidence, • Comfortable working as a consultant within a client environment, including embedding expertise into their teams, • Coach, develop and supervise project staff and sharing knowledge and expertise, • Ability to build strong relationships with clients, teams and stakeholders, • Demonstrate competency with implementing Risk Management processes aligned with ISO31000/ Institute of Risk Management / Association of Project Management methodologies on complex Construction and Infrastructure projects including but not limited to:, • Initiating, developing, and implementing risk management processes, • Facilitating risk workshops as part of the overall delivery of the risk process, • Conducting regular risk reviews to maintain a project risk register and ensure that the project risk profile is accurate and current, • Undertaking Quantitative Cost and Schedule Risk Analysis techniques, • Producing appropriate risk management reports to inform decision making, • Awareness of industry risk management tools such as: ARM,Xactium, Primavera Risk Analysis, SafranRisk, @Risk, Risk Predict!, • An understanding of how risk management integrates with other Project Management and Project Controls disciplines including cost estimating, project planning and contract administration, • Implement effective risk management activities to actively reduce risk exposure and uncertainty on projects & programmes, • Support development and implementation of risk management approaches/systems for clients, incorporating best practice and procedures, • Facilitate workshops and engage with project teams to ensure the effective implementation of risk management, • Work closely with planners to understand delivery expectations, identify potential risks and link risks to schedule activities, • Good research and analytical skills, • Excellent oral and written communication and organisation skills, • Essential Soft skills include, effective listening, persuasion, collaborative style, leadership, flexibility, self-motivation, creativity and insightfulness #LI-SK2 UK Immigration Mott 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. At 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. Equality, diversity, and inclusion We 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. Accessibility We 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 at and we will talk to you about how we can support you. We offer some fantastic benefits including: Health and wellbeing • Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues., • Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments., • Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues., • A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family., • We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%., • Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary., • Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury., • Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing., • A 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., • Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service., • Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave., • Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay., • Primary annual professional institution subscription.

Associate Director – Project Management Location: Manchester Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 basic salary + excellent benefits package Note: IT/Finance/Marketing/ digital transformation backgrounds will NOT be considered for this role. Given it is a leadership opportunity it is essential you industry experience in the built environment (a real estate or construction consultancy managing JCT or NEC contracts). A global consultancy with a strong UK business is growing its Northern leaders is seeking an Associate or Associate Director to join its project management team in Manchester. This is a key strategic hire, supporting a period of expansion across several offices in the North of the UK and helping shape the future direction of the regional business. The organisation has secured a significant volume of new work over the past 6–7 months and is now strengthening its leadership capability. The Opportunity You’ll lead a portfolio of multimillion £ projects across education, healthcare, local government, and wider public‑sector programmes — including major university estates government, levelling‑up funded schemes, and healthcare projects across the North West and Yorkshire. The team is active on multiple hospital programmes, local authority frameworks, and major campus redevelopments. The consultancy operates with a high degree of autonomy across the business enabling business leaders to make decisions to enable the business. The environment suits someone who enjoys visibility, influence, and the freedom to make things happen. Key Responsibilities • Lead and deliver multiple projects, resource planning from inception to completion., • Manage client relationships and act as a trusted, visible presence in the Manchester market., • Support regional leadership with resource planning, bid input, and team coordination., • Produce high‑quality project documentation, reporting, and commercial outputs., • Oversee project finances including forecasting, fee management, and performance monitoring., • Mentor junior colleagues and support their progression toward chartership., • Coordinate multidisciplinary consultant teams across design, technical, and construction stages., • Manage risk, change control, and project governance processes., • Undertake site visits, surveys, and stakeholder meetings., • Contribute to business development and help raise the profile of the team across the North. What You’ll Bring • Degree in project management, construction, engineering, surveying, or a related discipline., • Chartered status (MRICS, MCIOB, MAPM) or equivalent, • Minimum five years’ experience delivering projects within a consultancy or contractor environment (real estate construction industry), • Strong understanding of pre‑ and post‑contract services, • Excellent communication skills and confidence in client‑facing roles, • Commercial awareness and the ability to manage competing priorities Desirable Experience • Previous line management or team leadership experience, • Programming/scheduling capability (MS Project, ASTA, etc.), • Experience preparing bid content and supporting work‑winning activity, • Financial management and cashflow forecasting, • Familiarity with NEC and JCT contracts, • Experience across both capital and revenue projects, • Strong understanding of APM methodologies, • Ability to act as a steady, reliable “safe pair of hands” on complex commissions Hit ‘Apply Now’ to send your CV or feel free to reach out to me directly if you have any queries/ seeking some advice on your next career move in project management within the built environment!

Associate Director - Infrastructure Location: Manchester (with travel across the North West and Yorkshire) The Role This position offers an opportunity to lead on the delivery of major, public sector-funded highway infrastructure projects, with a particular focus on pre-contract project management. Based in Manchester, you'll join a growing regional team delivering projects across the North West and Yorkshire, working closely with clients, consultant teams, and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. You'll take responsibility for programme and budget management, lead multidisciplinary teams, and support senior colleagues in developing new opportunities and managing key client relationships. Key Responsibilities • Lead the delivery of complex infrastructure schemes, particularly during pre-contract phases, • Manage budgets, programmes, and associated project controls, • Coordinate large consultant teams, including development of briefs and oversight of delivery, • Liaise with public sector clients, statutory stakeholders, and regulatory bodies, • Develop bespoke project documentation such as procurement strategies, land acquisition strategies, and communications plans, • Chair project meetings and ensure governance procedures are followed, • Contribute to business development and management of key client accounts in the region Essential Experience • Proven experience in delivering highway infrastructure projects for public sector clients, • Strong knowledge of early-stage project management, including planning and statutory processes (EIA, ES, discharging conditions), • Familiarity with commercial issues relevant to public sector infrastructure projects, • Experience managing programmes and budgets at a strategic level, • Track record of developing consultant briefs and overseeing multidisciplinary teams, • Comfortable working with statutory stakeholders (e.g. National Highways, Network Rail, Environment Agency), • Ability to lead the production of project-specific documentation, • Confident in chairing meetings and leading project governance processes Desirable Experience • Understanding of the NEC suite of contracts, • Knowledge of cost and risk management principles, • Familiarity with government and combined authority funding mechanisms, • Experience engaging with community groups and other interest groups, • Experience of land acquisition, including voluntary acquisition and compulsory purchase processes, • Awareness of procurement legislation and public-sector compliance requirements Skills and Attributes • Strong leadership and decision-making capability, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, • Analytical and problem-solving mindset, with attention to detail, • Organised and able to manage competing priorities, • Flexible, collaborative, and able to adapt to changing project demands, • Willing to travel as required across client and project locations What’s on Offer • Competitive salary (dependent on experience), • Enhanced company pension scheme with salary exchange, • Private medical insurance, • Smart Health support – including 24/7 GP access, mental health support, fitness and nutrition advice (available to employees, partners, and dependants under 21), • Company sick pay, • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional loyalty days at 2, 5, and 10 years, • Paid volunteering days, • Life assurance, • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, • Access to a benefits platform offering retail, restaurant, cinema and gym discounts, • Holiday buying/selling scheme (up to 5 days per year), • Trained Mental Health First Aiders across the business, • Cycle to work scheme, • Regular internal training and access to a structured learning & development programme, • Enhanced maternity, paternity and fertility treatment leave, plus paid time off for pregnancy loss

Senior Legal Counsel | London | Energy & Technology We're working with a nationally significant, highly regulated organisation at the heart of the UK’s energy infrastructure to recruit a Senior Legal Counsel. This is a rare opportunity to join an in-house legal team that plays a critical role in supporting the transformation and decarbonisation of Great Britain’s energy system. The Role Reporting to the General Counsel, you’ll act as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders across the organisation, providing pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice. Key responsibilities include: • Leading and negotiating complex, high-value commercial and technology contracts, • Advising on post-contract matters including variations, disputes, exits and re-procurements, • Partnering closely with Procurement, Commercial, Technology, People and Regulatory teams, • Providing strategic advice on risk management and regulatory compliance, • Delivering legal training and contributing to knowledge-sharing and process improvement within the legal team What We’re Looking For • 4 - 8 years’ PQE, with in-house experience in a commercial organisation, • Background in a highly regarded private practice, with a focus on technology, telecoms or complex sourcing arrangements, • Proven experience supporting significant technology or outsourcing transactions, pre- and post-contract, • Commercial, solutions-focused and comfortable operating in a regulated environment, • Strong stakeholder management skills and confidence engaging with senior leadership, • Resilient, adaptable and thrives in a fast-paced, evolving organisation, • Exposure to government or a regulator is desirable but not essential Why Apply? • Work on critical infrastructure with real national impact, • High-quality, varied legal work in a collaborative in-house environment, • Clear visibility with senior leadership, • Competitive salary and flexible benefits package, • Genuine commitment to diversity, inclusion and sustainability You’ll be part of a legal function that’s raising its profile and influence across the business, with direct exposure to the most strategic projects and issues. You’ll work closely with engaged, collaborative colleagues in an environment where your input will shape real-world outcomes. On offer is an excellent base salary, hybrid working with 2 days a week in the office. If you’re ready to apply your expertise to high-impact, meaningful work that’s helping transform Britain’s energy future, please apply though LinkedIn or contact me directly

Our Biomedical Scientists cover a range of services in blood sciences including haematology, clinical chemistry, blood transfusion and the Jersey Blood Donor Service, meaning the roles are interesting and diverse. We are investing in our people and are devoted to build on our excellent scientific centre to deliver outstanding pathology services to our island community. Government of Jersey is looking to recruit qualified Biomedical Scientists for new roles, including a 12‑month contract Specialist Biomedical Scientist for Haematology and Blood Transfusion (working day shifts only), a permanent Biomedical Scientist Team Manager position for Haematology (working day shifts only) and a permanent Multidisciplinary Biomedical Scientist (rotation shifts including out of hours). This is your invitation to embrace a life that’s far from ordinary in Jersey whether you are ready for a fresh start or simply desiring a change of scenery. Step into a world where breath-taking scenery unfolds, where safety and inclusivity thrive and where miles of sandy beaches beckon during warm summers and mild winters. Jersey is a unique place to live and work and being a Biomedical Scientist in Jersey is different. As a crown dependency, we are an Island nation which includes our own healthcare Service. It is a service on the move. With our patients and health professionals at the centre of all we do, as a Biomedical Scientist you have more time to deliver your role and we give more time to you, for your development and wellbeing. And as with many aspects of Island life, our healthcare system is familiar enough for comfort but offers variances that mean our Biomedical Scientists have a different experience. To read more about our Biomedical team - ___ To find out more about relocating to Jersey - ___ Play a pivotal role in patient care by delivering expert analysis across haematology and transfusion. You'll provide specialist guidance on diagnostic techniques, helping to shape clinical decisions, support treatment strategies, and evaluate therapeutic outcomes. This is an exciting chance where you’ll take the lead in delivering high‑quality, patient‑focused diagnostic services. If you are a specialist biomedical scientist with large experience in haematology we would like to hear from you. Step into a collaborative and forward‑thinking environment where your leadership will help shape patient care and accelerate scientific progress. Step into a key role at the heart of Jersey’s blood sciences service, supporting vital patient care during out of hours operations. You’ll work across haematology, blood transfusion and biochemistry, and if your expertise is focused in only one of these areas, we’ll provide full training to help you confidently cover the wider service. Our shift pattern includes a full week off, giving you the chance to relax, explore the island, or travel further afield. This role suits someone who enjoys working autonomously, thrives in a varied environment and is keen to broaden their skills while making a meaningful impact on patient care. Please note that you need to be HCPC registered to apply to any of those positions. If you are interested by these opportunities and would like to discuss further our positions, please contact

Salesforce Developer – Public Sector SC Cleared - Multi Year Project Day Rate: £650-710 (Inside IR35, via umbrella) Contract Length: 6 month Initial Contract Multi Year Project, Location: Mainly remote, with occasional travel to London Clearance: Active SC Clearance required (cannot start until transfer confirmed) The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Salesforce Developer to join a major public sector digital transformation programme. You will work within a secure government environment, delivering and enhancing solutions on the Salesforce platform. Additional Information • Inside IR35 (via umbrella), • 6-month initial contract - but part of a multi year contract, • Mainly remote role with occasional travel to London, • Candidates must hold current SC Clearance and be willing to transfer it prior to starting

Job title: Senior/Principal Planning Officer Type: Salaried/Contract Salary: Dependent on experience and skills An introduction to our unique company… Waterman Aspen welcomes planning professionals, engineers and technical specialists to make their mark by working on some of the biggest development management and infrastructure projects or in delivering professional services across the UK. We specialise in secondment services, providing the right people, with the right skills for the job, at the right time. Our diverse client base includes local authorities, consultancies, public bodies and construction companies. We take pride in supporting our colleagues throughout their careers. We’re a people-centric organisation, placing mutual respect and dignity in the highest regard. This is reflected in our approach to issues such as mental health and wellbeing, family friendly policies, social value, and net zero. We’re a Disability Confident Employer and an accredited Real Living Wage Employer. We have big ambitions for the future, and we’d love for you to be part of it. Your career with Waterman Aspen… You’ll get all the benefits of being employed by us, while working on a variety of projects for our clients. Joining Waterman Aspen as a Senior / Principal Planner will see you as a key member of the Town Planning team and you can expect: A varied client base where you can apply and develop your skills Buy-in from clients to assist in your technical progression Further exposure to your chosen industry - increasing your awareness, knowledge and sharpening of your skills The flexibility to broaden your horizons with each new secondment, without changing your employer Career development and training to reach your professional or academic qualification goals supported by our own network of mentors and managers Paid subscription to a professional body of your choice Regular social events and volunteering opportunities Experience required… Essential: • More than 5 years planning experience within the public or private sector., • Chartered member of the RTPI or working towards membership., • Experience of Planning Development Management and knowledge and understanding of planning legislation and Government Policy., • Experience of presenting to a wide range of audiences., • Excellent communication skills., • Experience of writing reports and planning statements. Desirable: • Experience of writing proofs of evidence and attending public inquiries/examinations., • Project management and research skills., • Knowledge of Planning Policy including the local plan process and supporting documentation.

• Up to 44k, • Mon to Fri, • 8AM - 5PM 7AM - 4PM (30 mins there and back), • Covering Birkenhead, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Longton, Kidsgrove, Congleton, Northwich, Arrowe Park, Macclesfield, Connah’s Quay Buxton, Chester, Stoke, Runcorn, and Crewe - Not Liverpool or Manchester, • 1 in 8 call out at £115 retainer, • Overtime available, • Training available, • Private Healthcare policy, • 25 days holiday plus 8 banks, • 4% pension matched, • Personal use of van Here at ISS, as one of the UK's leading Facilities Management (FM) providers, we are looking to recruit an Air Conditioning (AC) Engineer to cover the north west region on a major, government contract, completing planned and reactive A/C maintenance with some wider HVAC tasks. With use of company van, tools and IT equipment you will work to a PPM regime with an AC focus focus, with some minor building fabric repairs as required too. You will have the support of a Regional Supervisor and Manager, and will be working on a massive, long term and secure contract Equipment you would be working on includes: Air conditioning compressors, receivers, condensers, chillers, water cooling towers, forced air converter units, pumps, automatic and hand valves, expansion valves and capillary tubes. Further duties are: • Conduct regular preventive maintenance inspections of refrigeration units, isolated heating and ventilating units, including boilers, gas and electrically operated air conditioning equipment, and make necessary adjustments or repairs; service and repair evaporative coolers., • Repair or replace defective parts in units and equipment and their controls, including thermostats, automatic switches, fan controls, log switches, damper motors, louvers, relays, filters, controls, belts, compressors, heat exchangers, high limit controls, pressure controls, safety valves, and automatic gas valves., • Operate a variety of hand and power tools, welder torch, vacuum pump, test equipment utilized in the trade and a motor vehicle; maintain equipment in effective and safe working condition; maintain parts and tool inventory., • Repair and rebuild semi-hermetic reciprocating compressors and compressors for centrifugal refrigeration machines., • Perform skilled electrical maintenance work in the repair, installation and alteration of HVAC equipment, components, timers, motors and wiring systems as needed; connect motors to control panels., • Lubricate and pack heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and air-conditioning motors, pumps, fans, and other equipment., • Install and calibrate systems; install copper tubing and repair pipes and tubing as necessary; test joints and insulate pipes of refrigeration and air conditioning systems, • Install, rebuild, replace or repair fans, motors, thermostats, fuses, filters, bearings, valves, controls, gaskets and other equipment, as necessary. We need from you: • City and Guilds Lvl 2 or equivalent in AC & Refrigeration plus F Gas Cat 1, Lvl3 would be a bonus in AC

We're looking for an experienced User Researcher to join our team on a 6-month contract supporting a central government project. You'll play a key role in shaping digital services that truly meet user needs. Plan and conduct user research across the full product lifecycle.

A technology consultancy firm is seeking a NodeJS Developer for an initial 6-12 month contract, starting January 2026. This role offers full remote work with occasional workshops in key UK cities.

You get 10 days of classroom-based training (paid of course) where you will get all the information you could possibly need to be a Customer Service Superstar. We are a global outsourcing customer management company with over 300,000 colleagues around the world in over 80 countries. We interact with

A government contractor is seeking a Senior Python Software Developer (SC Cleared) for a 12-month hybrid contract based in the United Kingdom. Candidates should have significant software engineering experience, strong proficiency in Python and Ruby, and the ability to communicate effectively with no

A technology consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced User Researcher for a 6-month contract. The ideal candidate has strong experience in user research for government projects, excellent communication skills, and familiarity with agile environments. This role offers the chance to collaborate

Want a role that could help change someone's life? Then this could be the opportunity for you!.We are looking for kind and compassionate individuals who are keen to make positive changes in people's lives as we face the harsh realities of the cost of living crisis and the hardships that come from th

A leading digital transformation agency is seeking a Content Designer to start ASAP on a 6-month contract. The role demands a proven experience in content design, particularly within government or large-scale change projects. Responsibilities include creating diverse content formats and supporting u

Assistant Head of Year - Inclusion Team Location: Salford, UK Salary: SCP 11 - 15 £24,206 - £25,825 Actual Pro Rata Salary Contract Type: Permanent Application Deadline: Sunday, 22nd of February 2026 About Us Established in 2015 and based in the heart of MediaCityUK, the UTC is a 13 - 18 mainstream University Technical College, specialising in creative digital media. Our facilities are truly cutting edge and industry standard in every area of the curriculum. We thrive on creating a ‘competitive advantage' for our 470 students through unrivalled experiences linked to the media industry. About the Role The aim of the Assistant Head of Year role is to support the Head of Key Stage and the SENDCO in managing the inclusion needs of the Key Stage, promoting high standards of culture, attendance, and academic progress. The Assistant Head of Year will contribute to students' personal development and wellbeing, assist in implementing inclusion initiatives, and work collaboratively with staff, parents, and external agencies to ensure a positive and supportive learning environment. Benefits Join the Aldridge Education Family! Looking for a fulfilling career with great perks Here's why working for Aldridge Education is the right choice for you: Aldridge Benefits Scheme • Enjoy exclusive offers and discounts tailored just for you! Cycle to Work Scheme, • Save money and stay fit with our bike-friendly benefits. Employee Assistance Programme, • Your wellbeing matters! Access free, confidential support whenever you need it. Flexible Working Opportunities, • Balance work and life with flexibility that suits you. Free On-Site Parking, • No more hunting for parking, we've got your spot covered. Pension Schemes, • Secure your future with access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme. Refer a Friend Scheme, • Know someone who would love it here Earn rewards by bringing them on board! When you click apply you will be re-directed to our careers site where you can complete your application. TPBN1_UKTJ

About The Role Currie & Brown is one of the leading international physical asset management and construction consultancies, dedicated to advising clients worldwide with our expertise and experience in multiple sectors and services. We are differentiated by our people, innovation and reputation with a genuine global office network. Our people, from the first-day apprentice to senior management make our business what it is today. Everybody in the Currie & Brown family, no matter how experienced they are, plays their own unique part in our success and have fun along the way. The role - what is it we would like you to do? Currie & Brown is currently looking for a cost consultant / senior cost consultant to join our Manchester office. The successful candidate will support project leaders in generating a high standard of service delivery, achieving successful outcomes for our clients, capturing, and sharing knowledge across projects, enhancing our culture of innovation and reinforcing our reputation as a preferred service provider working across a range of projects such as large commercial new builds for blue chip clients, private residential, towers and national government frameworks etc. Your core duties will involve: • Providing accurate cost advice and reporting to our clients • Delivering projects, commissions and professional assignments • Assuming a leading role in setting objectives and priorities, working as a proactive team player • Maintaining effective communication to ensure all information is available for the successful completion of projects; liaising with other managers to ensure efficient financial control • Undertaking commercial management services with limited supervision • Delivering all work outputs in an accurate and timely manner • Providing support to the team leader/service leaders in cost management of projects • Representing the company in a professional and diligent manner; meeting, negotiating and corresponding with clients to form strong working relationships What skills and attributes are we looking for from you • BSc in quantity surveying or equivalent • Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) • Healthcare and Pharma experience desirable • Private commercial sector experience - ideally experience gained from some of the following: offices, residential, hospitality, major projects, fit out and refurb • Expert level Excel user • Proficient CostX or other Cost Planning software • Sustainability and Data Skills i.e. carbon assessment and Power BI • Contract administration skills. • Pre and post-contract experience • Good technical writing, client-facing and communication skills • Well-organised, diligent, proactive, assertive, well-disciplined and commercially astute • A team player with a 'can-do' attitude, outgoing, polite, patient, diplomatic, personable, respectful and flexible About You About Us Why choose Currie & Brown? Unlike some businesses, we prioritise for the long term and honour our commitments. We are compassionate and inclusive in the way we approach our work, and always look to invest in our people's futures. Be it a desire to work internationally, a drive to progress, or even a curiosity to operate in a new sector, we are there for our people at every stage - providing advice, support and the structure to achieve. That is why so many of us have established and built successful careers here for so long. We don't offer just a job we offer a career with clear structured route to progression, and a track record of making international mobility happen with international moves encouraged on a permanent or secondment basis. We are an international industry leader - Working for us provides the chance to work for a leading brand with a focus on excellence, being digitally-led in our approach, we present the chance to work on some of the world's most prestigious projects and for some of the world's top clients. We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day and that is why we firmly believe equality, diversity and inclusion should be taken seriously. Diverse people, backgrounds and experiences develop the most innovative of ideas, they are essential to our success, that is why we actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. We are a truly independent business where our people are empowered to make quick, agile decisions that drive real impact. As part of Sidara, we collaborate directly with some of the world's brightest partner brands in our industry, offering exciting opportunities to innovate and grow. We offer comprehensive benefits packages in all our global regions which have been specifically tailored to offer additional rewards to our employees from entry level to senior executives. TPBN1_UKTJ

Our government client is looking for a Power Platform Manager to join their team on a short 4 week contract. Responsibilities Carry out Power Apps configuration Make changes to low-risk Power Automate flows Prepare and maintain documentation for apps and workflows Assist with data preparation, data cleaning, and list configuration Contribute to the development of user guidance Undertake testing and quality assurance Manage small admin tasks (permissions, environment checks, logs) Support cross-Commission engagement in the development of Power Apps/Power Automate systems Skills & Experience Power Apps and Power Automate experience Understanding of SharePoint lists, connectors, and environments Comfortable following direction and working to defined tasks Good documentation and communication skills Strong joint working skills - able to bring teams together and support collaboration 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.co.uk TPBN1_UKTJ

About The Role Chartered / Senior Building Surveyor Location: Manchester Currie & Brown is seeking an experienced Chartered / Senior Building Surveyor to join our Manchester office. You will be part of a collaborative building surveying team delivering professional and project-related services across both private and public sector clients. This is a great opportunity to contribute to high-quality project delivery, support client relationships, and enhance our reputation as a preferred service provider. You will also have the chance to mentor colleagues and share knowledge across projects, contributing to a culture of innovation and excellence. About the Role In this role, you will manage and deliver a wide range of building surveying services, including design and specification, clerk of works, contract administration, building surveys, and dilapidations. You will work across multiple sectors, supporting project teams to ensure work is delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard. Key Responsibilities • Deliver projects, commissions, and professional assignments from inception to completion • Maintain clear and effective communication with clients, project teams, and stakeholders • Assist in managing client/project teams to deliver services profitably and on schedule • Undertake site visits, surveys, and meetings with contractors, sub-contractors, clients, and colleagues • Produce accurate and timely project outputs, reports, and documentation • Build and maintain professional relationships with clients through meetings, negotiations, and correspondence What We're Looking For • BSc in Building Surveying or equivalent • Chartered membership (MRICS) advantageous • Strong technical writing, communication, and client-facing skills • Proficiency in AutoCAD, NBS, MS Project, and Microsoft Office suite beneficial • Experience across sectors such as higher education, local government, and healthcare beneficial • Exposure to both private and public sector clients • Skills in surveys, project management, clerk of works, repairs, and maintenance • Well-organised, proactive, commercially aware, and able to manage multiple priorities • A professional, flexible, and collaborative team player with a positive 'can-do' attitude About You About Us Why Currie & Brown? Currie & Brown is a global leader in physical asset management and construction consultancy, with offices across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, India, and Asia Pacific. We combine international reach with a collaborative culture that values expertise, innovation, and the contribution of every team member. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, a Disability Confident Committed Employer, and supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant. Join us and help shape the future of building surveying at Currie & Brown. TPBN1_UKTJ

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