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Regional Leadership. Operational Performance. Customer Excellence. Are you a senior operational leader with experience in engineering services, lift, construction or a related technical industry? Liftec Express – a leading independent provider of lift maintenance, repair and modernisation services – is looking for a Head of Service Operations (London & Southeast) to lead one of its most critical regions. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for safety, operational performance, customer satisfaction and full P&L ownership, driving service & repair excellence across a large and complex service portfolio. You’ll play a key role in shaping operational standards, improving performance and supporting the continued growth of the business. The Role at a Glance Head of Service Operations (Service & Repairs) Dartford, Kent - covering London & Southeast Competitive Base Salary Plus Extensive Benefits Package inc Car Allowance, Bonus, Generous Pension Full Time Company: Pioneer of the British lift industry. Formerly part of global brand Otis – now Private Equity-backed by R Capital. An independent engineering services provider specialising in lift maintenance, repair, modernisation and installation. Pedigree: Supporting major infrastructure across commercial buildings, hospitals, retail estates, transport hubs and government facilities. Culture: Safety, Ethics & Quality Focused The Opportunity This is a pivotal role leading Liftec Express’ service and repairs operations across London and the Southeast. You will take full ownership of operational delivery, ensuring safe, reliable and high-quality service while driving efficiency, productivity, customer satisfaction and profitability. Working closely with the Managing Director and leadership team, you will lead a large operational team and play a key role in developing a high-performance, customer-focused culture. Responsibilities Operational Leadership & Delivery • Lead the safe delivery of lift maintenance and repair services across the region, • Ensure service delivery meets contractual commitments and customer expectations, • Drive operational efficiency through planning, scheduling and resource allocation, • Implement and monitor service processes and KPIs including productivity and response times Commercial & P&L Ownership • Take full responsibility for regional P&L performance, • Deliver revenue, margin, profitability and cash targets, • Identify opportunities to grow the service portfolio and expand customer relationships Customer & Stakeholder Management • Build strong relationships with key customers, consultants and stakeholders, • Act as escalation point for operational and service-related issues, • Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and long-term retention Leadership & Team Development • Lead, coach and develop Service Delivery Managers, Repair Managers and engineers, • Build and maintain a high-performing, accountable culture, • Drive engagement, performance and continuous improvement across teams Compliance, Safety & Governance • Maintain the highest EH&S standards across all operations, • Ensure compliance with regulations, industry standards and company policies, • Support cross-functional and regional initiatives across the business About You You are an experienced operational leader with a strong track record in engineering services, lift, construction or a related technical industry. You will likely have • Proven experience in a senior operational leadership role, • Strong track record of improving operational performance and profitability, • Experience managing P&L and delivering commercial targets, • Ability to build relationships with major clients and senior stakeholders, • Experience leading and developing high-performing teams, • Strong organisational skills with high levels of ownership and accountability, • Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences, • Confidence handling escalations and complex operational challenges, • Commercial awareness with the ability to identify growth opportunities, • Experience within a transforming, scaling or turnaround business environment would be highly beneficial. Behaviours & Values • Open-minded and inquisitive – embraces continuous improvement, • Extreme ownership – takes accountability for results and solutions, • Customer centric – prioritises long-term relationships and service excellence, • Honesty and integrity – acts with transparency and professionalism, • Doing the basics brilliantly – focuses on safety, discipline and consistent execution Benefits • Pension – Aviva, • Car allowance, • Holiday – 25 days plus bank holidays, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Death in Service – 3 x Salary, • Employee Referral Scheme, • Discounts Platform, • Enhanced family policies Why Join Liftec Express? • Senior leadership role with full operational and commercial ownership, • Opportunity to lead a key region within a growing PE-backed business, • Strong focus on operational excellence, safety and customer satisfaction, • Influence business transformation and performance improvement, • Work with a respected brand in the lift and engineering services sector If you are a driven operational leader ready to take ownership of a major region and deliver service excellence at scale, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to explore this opportunity in confidence. Application notice... We take your privacy seriously. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed by our talent partner RR (Recruitment Revolution) on the basis of their legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to their Data Privacy Policy & Notice on their website for further details.

UTILITIES MANAGER • Location: DA15 Hendon / Sidcup, • £440 per day The post holder will work closely with internal stakeholders (Finance, Commercial, Estates Management) and external suppliers to ensure effective contract management, accurate billing, and compliance with governance requirements. Scope • Manage utilities contracts and supplier relationships, ensuring compliance with SLAs and resolution of complex queries promptly, ensuring high standards of customer service. This includes maintaining the relationship with Government Procurement Services (GPS) who are responsible for buying energy and managing the energy utilities framework, as well as the various energy and water suppliers., • Oversee validation and approval of all utilities invoices (electricity, gas, water, fuel oil) and ensuring processes are in place to ensure the quality and completeness of records in the TEAM Sigma system to avoid additional charges and prevent disconnection., • Provide business performance reports, forecasts, and budgetary input to senior management and support budget development, accruals, and variance analysis in collaboration with Finance., • Ensure continuity of supply across the estate and manage costs effectively and prevent disconnection through proactive management of payments and disputes and maintaining strategic stakeholder relationships., • Support energy/carbon reporting requirements by ensuring accurate data capture and system integrity., • Drive continuous improvement and process re-engineering to achieve efficiencies and cost savings and operational resilience., • Detailed knowledge of utilities and energy management, including contract frameworks, supplier management, consumption analysis, and billing validation., • Strong understanding of financial processes (budgeting, accruals, forecasting) and purchase order systems., • Experience in supplier negotiation and relationship management., • Proven ability to analyse complex data and produce accurate reports., • Significant experience managing small teams and high-volume invoice processing., • Desirable: NVQ or equivalent in accountancy or business-related subject., • Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills., • Strong analytical and problem-solving capability., • Well-developed written and verbal communication skills for reporting to both technical and non-technical audiences., • Resilient, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities.

Interim Head, Adult Social Care The focus for the role would be to undertake a review of the safeguarding and quality assurance service across Adult Social Care which includes the safeguarding and Deprivation of Liberties team, Principal Social Worker role, Quality Assurance, Client Affairs team and professional standards academy. Interim Head, Adult Social Care The review will include wider areas in the service to evaluate the connectivity with the wider operational and commissioning services which although not major can at times crop up as operational issues Interim Head, Adult Social Care The output of this work would be a proposed restructure for the service to deliver. It is anticipated that the review outcome would propose a mini-restructure with options where relevant. Interim Head, Adult Social Care The review will also need to explore the commercial opportunities of the client affairs team which will contribute to the Councils Transformation workstream on Commercial. Interim Head, Adult Social Care The outcome will ultimately need to be reported to the Directorate Leadership Team and potential the Bexley Futures Board which considers matters of transformation. The timescales for delivery are likely to be challenging with a report submitted for consideration to the Directorate Leadership Team.

Role: Assistant Store Manager Location: Bluewater Job type: Permanent, Full-Time (40 hours) Who are we? For over 30 years, we’ve travelled, we’ve laughed, we’ve grown. We believe life is for living and more fun with those we love. We are Made for Life. Our mission statement: Crafting clothes for life’s everyday adventures. Today, tomorrow and always. Our Product formula: Trusted Quality. B Corp certified. Equality and inclusion isn’t an aspiration but the standard. We promote and drive equality within our workforce to ignite an inclusive foundation for us all to build from and truly connect with our customers, colleagues, and communities alike. You play a key part in creating an environment free from prejudice, racism, sexism, harassment, bullying and any other form of marginalisation in our workplaces. Role Overview Putting the customer at the heart of everything that you do, you will support the Store Manager in commercially managing your store to maximise profitability through the retail plan; driving sales, managing costs, and delivering our brand through the visual proposition. Creating a fun and inspiring atmosphere in line with our brand and culture, you must support the development of the team, whilst ensuring the highest standards are maintained throughout the store according to company guidelines. Role Responsibilities • Leading by example and demonstrating exceptional standards of behaviour ensuring the integrity of the brand is maintained at all times, • Drive and role model customer service standards to exceed customer expectations, • Training, coaching and developing your team supporting the completion of appraisals and performance reviews for all Crew, • Proactive analysis of available financial data, retail and company strategy, use of local/industry knowledge and commercial creativity to maximise sales opportunities and support in making commercial decisions to drive store performance and exceed KPI targets, • To ensure that the store is working to budget through effective scheduling, cost controls and crew productivity, • To use effective planning and organisational skills to successfully implement the retail plan, • Communicating and liaising with Head Office to influence and maximise the stock package where appropriate, • To ensure correct procedures are adhered to in a professional manner for your Crew and store including cash and stock, health and safety, office, security of premises, key holders and loss prevention (NB, this list is not exhaustive), • To oversee and execute the FatFace visual proposition to company standards including leading sale / new season launches and floor moves, • To abide by all FatFace policies and procedures and comply with legal obligations including safety requirements, • Ensure GDPR procedures are adhered to at all times to maintain confidentiality, • In the absence of the Store Manager, take on holding responsibilities that ensure the continued success of your store in sales, standards and Crew development. Role Competencies • To deliver excellent customer service standards focussing on customer needs and satisfaction, • Align self to companies social and environmental mission and champion any actions that you can directly impact at all times’, • Proactively offer alternative ways for customers to buy across all of our channels, • Ensure all crew are equipped with product training and are aware of our multichannel proposition, • Championing the FatFace vision and values in store to keep the customer at the heart of all decision making, • Proactively provide crew with learning, development and coaching opportunities to aid in achieving high performing teams that reach their full potential, • Use of local knowledge and creativity to maximise sales opportunities that are unique to your market, • Ensure that the store is working to budget through effective scheduling, cost controls and Crew productivity Benefits of working with us • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, • Perkbox our online platform to use from day one (this includes amazing online discounts, home workouts, wellbeing content, popular brand discounts e.c.t), • THRIVE – Our learning management system- access from day one with 1000’s of pieces of learning, • Dental Insurance (employee funded), • Pension scheme• EAP support around the clock- UNUM/Retail Trust/ Fashion Textiles Support, • Critical illness/Death in service for Salaried staff, • Sick pay allowances, • O2 phone discount, • Eye Tests/contributions to glasses (qualifying roles only), • Sabbatical leave in line with service, • Enhanced Family Friendly polices i.e. Maternity Leave, • Refer a friend scheme If this sounds like the opportunity for you then apply today!

Reporting into the Head of Commercial & Compliance you will play a key role in the continuous improvement of the business by delivering first-class financial insight analysis forecasts and commercial support that directly drives performance and profitability. Experienced Finance and Commercial M

Finance Director - Sidcup (4 days on site) - £100,000 – £120,000 + Bonus + Benefits Strategic Finance Leadership. Operational Impact. Manufacturing Environment. Are you a commercially sharp Finance Director ready to play a pivotal leadership role within a growing UK manufacturing business? We are partnering with an established and highly respected manufacturing organisation that is entering an exciting phase of operational improvement and growth. The business supplies engineered products and services to a wide range of commercial and public sector clients across the UK. As the company continues to scale, they are now seeking a high-calibre Finance Director to partner closely with the Managing Director and SLT to drive financial performance, operational efficiency and strategic decision making. This is a hands‑on leadership role within a dynamic SME environment where finance plays a central role in supporting operational delivery and commercial success. A bit more about the role.... The Finance Director will lead the entire finance function and act as a key strategic partner to the wider leadership team, you will provide strong financial leadership and insight while ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting and effective commercial decision support across the business. The role will take full ownership of financial control, reporting, compliance, audit and tax and financial planning & analysis, while also driving improvements in working capital management, cost control and profitability. You will play a key role in supporting the company’s strategic growth plans, delivering insightful analysis and helping shape business performance targets and operational improvements. Day to day you will.... Drive the annual budgeting and forecasting process Lead and develop the finance function, ensuring strong governance and financial control Deliver accurate monthly management accounts, board reporting and financial analysis Provide clear financial insight to support commercial and operational decision making Improve working capital management and cash flow performance Support in strategic planning and business growth initiatives Develop and enhance financial systems, reporting processes and controls Manage relationships with external advisors, auditors and banking partners Lead, mentor and develop the finance team A little bit about you.... Fully qualified accountant – ACA, ACCA or CIMA A strong track record of financial leadership within manufacturing businesses, ideally within high‑growth or transformation environments Proven experience as a Finance Director, Head of Finance or Financial Controller stepping into an FD role Experience operating within SME or mid‑sized organisations Strong financial modelling, planning and performance management capability Demonstrable experience improving profitability, cash flow and operational performance Experience working in PE‑backed environments would be advantageous Why consider applying? Senior leadership role with direct influence on business performance Opportunity to partner closely with the Managing Director Shape the finance function and operational strategy Join a respected UK manufacturing business with strong growth potential High‑impact role with genuine strategic influence Finance Director - Sidcup (4 days on site) - £100,000 – £120,000 + Bonus + Benefits #J-18808-Ljbffr

Lead, manage and supervise a team of contract lawyers, planning lawyers and property lawyers. Attend and advise at planning committee and any other council committees, as necessary. Deputise for the clients Monitoring Officer including attending high level meetings.

The role involves advising on legal matters related to planning, managing a team of lawyers, and conducting training sessions.

A leading contracting firm in Bexleyheath is seeking a Head of Commercial (Contracts, Property and Planning). In this role, you will draft and negotiate legal agreements, provide advice on planning and highways matters, and manage a team of legal professionals. The position allows for remote work up

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Job Title: Quantity Surveyor Region: East London / Eastern Counties Salary: £55,000 - £75,000 Location: Home Based A growing specialist subcontractor rapidly expanding across the UK, is looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of projects across Eastern London and the Eastern Counties. If you know your way around a roofing or envelope contract and are tired of long commutes to site, this one is worth a read. Who you'd be joining This is a specialist subcontractor operating in roofing, cladding, and envelope systems, turning over circa £25 million and growing significantly. With a strong pipeline of work and expansion underway into Wales, the Midlands, the South West, and the South East, they're building out regional commercial teams to match. You'd be joining a business that promotes from within, values hands-on experience over corporate credentials, and has a real sense of ownership and pride in the work. What you'll be doing You'll manage the commercial function across a portfolio of up to four live projects from smaller packages through to contracts worth around £4 million. Covering variations, interim applications, valuations, and client reporting. You'll report into the Head of Commercial and be trusted to run your projects with a high degree of autonomy. Manage applications, variations, and cost reporting across your project allocation Site visits approximately fortnightly - projects currently in Cambridgeshire, Basildon, and Dagenham Liaise directly with main contractor and developer clients Use MS365, Excel, and industry-standard commercial software for reporting and management Attend a monthly commercial management meeting in West London Minimal pre-con involvement, estimating handles schedules prior to order sign-off About you 5+ years' experience in a QS or commercial role - subcontract background strongly preferred Hands-on knowledge of roofing, cladding, or envelope systems CSCS card desirable but not essential Based in East London or the Eastern Counties (Cambridgeshire, Essex, and surrounding areas) Comfortable working from home with regular but manageable travel to site and meetings Confident managing client relationships and commercial correspondence independently What's on offer £55k - £75k Basic Home Based 20 days + BH Expenses Fuel covered Laptop + Phone Discretionary Bonus This employer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you are interested in this role please clicks Apply to submit your CV for considerations. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Key Skills: Quantity Surveyor, Roofing, Cladding, Sub Contractor, NEC, JCT, CVR, Commercial Management

Sheer Jobs is recruiting for an experienced Head of Commercial (Contracts, Property & Planning) to lead a high-performing legal function. This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing complex legal matters across contracts, planning, highways, and property, while supporting key corporate priorities. Key Responsibilities • Lead, manage, and supervise a team of contract, planning, and property lawyers., • Negotiate and complete legal agreements including S106, S38, and S278 agreements, along with associated licences relating to planning and highways matters., • Provide expert legal advice on all planning and highways-related issues., • Attend and advise at Planning Committee and other council committees as required., • Actively contribute as a member of the Legal Services Management Team., • Deliver member training and support governance across the organisation., • Deputise for the Monitoring Officer, including attendance at high-level meetings., • Support and progress the organisation’s wider corporate agenda. Essential Experience & Skills • Qualified solicitor, barrister, or equivalent legal professional., • Extensive experience in contracts, property, planning, and highways law., • Strong leadership experience managing legal teams., • Proven ability to negotiate complex legal agreements., • Experience advising senior stakeholders and committees., • Excellent communication, governance, and stakeholder management skills. Why Apply This is a key leadership role offering the opportunity to shape and influence major legal and commercial decisions, while playing a central role in delivering strategic priorities

Strategic Finance Leadership. Private Equity Environment. Operational Impact. Are you a commercially sharp Finance Director ready to play a pivotal role in a high-performing, Private Equity-backed engineering services business? Liftec Express – a leading independent provider of lift and escalator maintenance, repair and modernisation services across the UK – is entering an exciting phase of performance acceleration and value creation. We are now seeking a high-calibre Finance Director to partner with the Managing Director and PE stakeholders to drive financial excellence, operational performance, and strategic growth. This is a hands-on, high-impact leadership role within a fast-paced SME environment where your contribution will directly influence business performance and long-term value. The Role at a Glance: Finance Director - Qualified Dartford, Hybrid Competitive Base Salary + 15% Annual Bonus Paid Quarterly Plus Extensive Benefits Package inc Car Allowance Core hours 40 per week: 08:00-17:00, with one hour for lunch Company: Pioneer of the British lift industry. Formally part of global brand Otis - Private Equity-backed by R Capital since 2025. A Leasing independent service provider, specialising in the supply, installation, maintenance, repair and modernisation of all types of lift equipment. Pedigree: Clients include national retail chains/major hospitals, large facilities management providers and MOD sites Culture: Safety, Ethics & Quality Focused Your Background: Proven experience as a Finance Director, Head of Finance, or senior finance leader in a PE-backed or turnaround business Skills: Qualified accountant - ACA, ACCA or CIMA. Team Leadership. Liftec Express is a well-established, highly respected name in the UK lift and escalator services sector. Previously part of OTIS, the world's leading manufacturer and service provider of elevators, escalators, and moving walkways - the business is now owned by R-Capital and with greater agility as a standalone company is gearing for rapid growth. The business delivers maintenance, repair and modernisation solutions across commercial, residential and public-sector environments – including prestigious and high-profile sites. As a Private Equity-backed organisation, Liftec is focused on operational excellence, cash optimisation, and sustainable growth. The business combines technical engineering capability with strong service delivery and long-standing client relationships. This is a rare opportunity to join at senior leadership level during a significant value-creation phase. Ready for your next adventure? Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the Finance Director will lead the entire finance function and act as a strategic partner to both the MD and Private Equity owners. You will provide strong financial leadership and insight, ensuring rigorous controls and governance while strengthening working capital performance and supporting Liftec Express’ growth and transformation strategy. With full ownership of FP&A, financial control, reporting, compliance, audit and tax, you will deliver accurate monthly management accounts and drive budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning. You will help shape business strategy, performance targets and value creation initiatives, maintaining a sharp focus on cash flow, cost control and profitability. The role also includes preparing board and investor reporting, managing relationships with PE stakeholders and external advisors, and leading and developing the finance team to support continued business growth. About You: You are a commercially astute, execution-focused finance leader who thrives in a performance-driven environment. A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with ideally a Master’s degree in Finance or Accounting, you bring 10+ years’ relevant experience, including proven success as a Finance Director, Head of Finance or senior finance leader. You have operated within PE-backed, turnaround or high-change SME environments, ideally within service, engineering, construction or field-based operations businesses, and bring strong financial modelling and performance management capability with a clear track record of improving profitability and cash flow. Experience with ERP systems such as JD Edwards and exposure to post-merger integration would be advantageous. Strategic yet hands-on, you combine analytical rigour with a strong bias for execution. You are detail-oriented, solutions-focused and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment. With strong leadership presence and excellent communication and influencing skills, you build credibility quickly across all levels and lead teams with clarity and impact. Fluent written and spoken English is essential. Benefits: Access to Discounts Platform • Pension (Day 1) - Aviva • Holiday – 25 days per year plus bank holidays – holiday year - January to December • Wellness (Day 1) - Employee Assistance Programme • Death in Service (Day 1) 3 x Salary - Canada Life • Sickness Scheme - Discretionary • Family Policies - Industry-leading enhanced maternity and paternity provision subject to service • Incentive Scheme (depending on role -non-contractual) • Employee Referral Scheme • Car Allowance Why Join Liftec Express? Senior leadership influence within a PE-backed growth business • Direct impact on value creation and performance improvement • Strategic partnership role with the Managing Director • Opportunity to shape finance, governance and operational excellence • Dynamic, engineering-led services environment If you are an ambitious, commercially driven Finance Director looking for a high-impact leadership opportunity within a respected engineering services business, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to explore this exceptional opportunity in confidence. Application notice... We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR

Mechanical Shift Engineer – £54,000 – Dartford Location: Dartford Salary: £54,000 Hours: Continental Shifts We are currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Shift Engineer to join a leading facilities management provider, delivering maintenance services at a high-profile, large-scale site in Dartford, Kent. This is an excellent opportunity to join a company that genuinely values its engineers — offering structured career progression, continuous training, and a supportive management team committed to your long-term development. Key Responsibilities: Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive mechanical maintenance. Respond promptly to plant breakdowns and emergency callouts, ensuring minimal disruption to site operations. Maintain and repair mechanical systems including HVAC plant, pumps, motors, valves, pipework, and associated equipment. Fault-find on systems such as AHUs, FCUs, VAV/VRV systems, CHPs, boilers, pressurisation units, and water treatment systems. Support operation of BMS controls (Head End experience desirable). Conduct mechanical works on hot and cold water systems, drainage, and general building services plant. Complete minor fabric maintenance when required (e.g., basic plumbing repairs). Ensure all works are carried out in line with health & safety regulations and site procedures.Requirements: City & Guilds Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Plumbing & Heating, or a related trade. Minimum 3 years’ experience within building services or facilities maintenance. Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills. Knowledge of HVAC systems and commercial plant rooms. Positive, proactive attitude with a strong team ethic.What’s On Offer: £54,000 Salary Annual leave + bank holidays Free on-site parking Company pension & healthcare benefits Industry-leading training and development Clear progression pathways Stable, long-term contract on a high-profile site Supportive, people-focused working environmentReady to take the next step in your mechanical engineering career? Apply today and join a team where your expertise is recognised, your development is prioritised, and your contribution truly makes a difference

Head of Operational Resilience - Purposed Led Investment Market Leading Purposed Led Investment Organisation c£60bn+ Under Asset& Scaling significantly. Urgentlyneed ina new pivotal role, a Head of Operational Resilience to develop the area from scratch and ensurethe resilience of its operations across the enterprise. Thisseniorrole will encompass oversight across the organisation & involve Ensuring it is equipped toanticipate, withstand, recover from, and adapt to operational disruptions and emerging risks. Develop, implement, and continuously refine the operational resilience strategy, aligning with regulatory requirements and industry best practice. Oversee the resilience of operations and assets across the organisation, ensuring a consistent approach and robustimplementation of operational resilienceframeworks. To be considered, you will possess demonstrable commercial experience of: Significant operationalresilience and / or operational risk,preferably withinthefinancial services industries. Strong understanding of relevant regulatory frameworks (e.g. FCA). In return you will get the opportunity to set up and lead an operational resilience area from scratch with a purpose led organisation that rewards achievers Shortlistingtoday Salary: £110k + Benefits Location: London Canary Wharf WorkArrangement: Hybrid TPBN1_UKTJ

Head of MEP Design East London £100,000 – £125,000 + Package A rare opportunity for an experienced MEP Design leader to step into a pivotal role within a rapidly growing specialist subcontractor that is genuinely reshaping the market. This business is not just growing, it’s dominating its space, with a secured pipeline of major projects stretching beyond the next 4 years. With a strong reputation already established across London, they are now looking for a Head of MEP Design to play a key role in their next phase of expansion. This is more than just a leadership role, it’s a chance to build, influence and leave a legacy. The Role As Head of MEP Design, you will take full ownership of the design function, working closely with senior leadership and project teams across a portfolio of large-scale developments across London. You will: Lead and manage the MEP design function across multiple projects Build, mentor and develop your own in-house design team Play a key role in recruitment and team growth strategy Oversee design delivery from concept through to construction Collaborate with clients, consultants and delivery teams Ensure technical excellence, innovation and efficiency across all designs The Opportunity Join a business on a serious upward trajectory, with clear plans to become a market leader Work on large, complex and high-profile London developments Have real autonomy to shape a department and build a team beneath you Long-term security with a strong and guaranteed project pipeline Be part of a company where your impact is visible and valued What We’re Looking For Proven experience in a senior MEP Design leadership role Background working for a contractor or specialist subcontractor Strong technical knowledge across mechanical and electrical design Experience delivering large-scale projects in London A natural leader with the ability to build and mentor teams Commercial awareness and a proactive mindset If you’re looking for a step up where you can genuinely influence a business, build something of your own, and be part of a company that’s only going one way this is that opportunity. For immediate consideration call Emily (phone number removed) and click to apply

Due to continued growth, our client has an exciting new permanent opportunity for a Cleaning Area Supervisor to join their team in the Dagenham area. Their core services include, commercial office cleaning, commercial window cleaning, deep cleaning services, waste management, commercial kitchen and industrial cleaning within a broad range of commercial, industrial and public sector portfolios. Reporting to the directors, you will be responsible for: Site visits to all London sites to maintain the level of cleaning required by the clients, logging, reporting and resolving any issues and findings. Recruiting cleaning operatives alongside operational support team Training new cleaning operatives on each site which will also include health and safety inductions Set goals and expectations for the team and monitor progress Monitoring all sites and employees and reporting to the Operations Director Weekly reporting, resolving and progress meetings at head office to ensure operations are running smoothly.To be considered for this role you will need: Previous supervisory experience Strong leadership skills Knowledge of contract cleaning and industry standards Ability to work well under pressure Good level of communication skills; with Spanish is an advantage, however, not essential Full clean driving license Excellent time management skillsThis will be 40 hours per week with a minimum 1 day in the office. Site visits will include some evenings and occasional early mornings and weekends. If you have the skills and ability for this role, do not delay, apply today

Regional Leadership. Operational Performance. Customer Excellence. Are you a senior operational - change & transformation leader with experience in engineering services, lift, construction or a related technical industry? Liftec Express – a leading independent provider of lift maintenance, repair and modernisation services – is looking for a Head of Service Operations (London & Southeast) to lead one of its most critical regions. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for safety, operational performance, customer satisfaction and full P&L ownership, driving service & repair excellence across a large and complex service portfolio. You’ll play a key role in shaping operational standards, improving performance and supporting the continued growth of the business. The Role at a Glance Head of Service Operations (Service & Repairs) Dartford, Kent - covering London & Southeast Competitive Base Salary Plus Extensive Benefits Package inc Car Allowance, Bonus, Generous Pension Full Time Company: Pioneer of the British lift industry. Formerly part of global brand Otis – now Private Equity-backed by R Capital. An independent engineering services provider specialising in lift maintenance, repair, modernisation and installation. Pedigree: Supporting major infrastructure across commercial buildings, hospitals, retail estates, transport hubs and government facilities. Culture: Safety, Ethics & Quality Focused The Opportunity This is a pivotal role leading Liftec Express’ service and repairs operations across London and the Southeast. You will take full ownership of operational delivery, ensuring safe, reliable and high-quality service while driving efficiency, productivity, customer satisfaction and profitability. Working closely with the Managing Director and leadership team, you will lead a large operational team and play a key role in developing a high-performance, customer-focused culture. Responsibilities Operational Leadership & Delivery • Lead the safe delivery of lift maintenance and repair services across the region • Ensure service delivery meets contractual commitments and customer expectations • Drive operational efficiency through planning, scheduling and resource allocation • Implement and monitor service processes and KPIs including productivity and response times Commercial & P&L Ownership • Take full responsibility for regional P&L performance • Deliver revenue, margin, profitability and cash targets • Identify opportunities to grow the service portfolio and expand customer relationships Customer & Stakeholder Management • Build strong relationships with key customers, consultants and stakeholders • Act as escalation point for operational and service-related issues • Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and long-term retention Leadership & Team Development • Lead, coach and develop Service Delivery Managers, Repair Managers and engineers • Build and maintain a high-performing, accountable culture • Drive engagement, performance and continuous improvement across teams Compliance, Safety & Governance • Maintain the highest EH&S standards across all operations • Ensure compliance with regulations, industry standards and company policies • Support cross-functional and regional initiatives across the business About You You are an experienced operational leader with a strong track record in engineering services, lift, construction or a related technical industry. You will likely have • Proven experience in a senior operational leadership role • Strong track record of improving operational performance and profitability • Experience managing P&L and delivering commercial targets • Ability to build relationships with major clients and senior stakeholders • Experience leading and developing high-performing teams • Strong organisational skills with high levels of ownership and accountability • Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences • Confidence handling escalations and complex operational challenges • Commercial awareness with the ability to identify growth opportunities • Experience within a transforming, scaling or turnaround business environment would be highly beneficial. Behaviours & Values • Open-minded and inquisitive – embraces continuous improvement • Extreme ownership – takes accountability for results and solutions • Customer centric – prioritises long-term relationships and service excellence • Honesty and integrity – acts with transparency and professionalism • Doing the basics brilliantly – focuses on safety, discipline and consistent execution Benefits • Pension – Aviva • Car allowance • Holiday – 25 days plus bank holidays • Employee Assistance Programme • Death in Service – 3 x Salary • Employee Referral Scheme • Discounts Platform • Enhanced family policies Why Join Liftec Express? • Senior leadership role with full operational and commercial ownership • Opportunity to lead a key region within a growing PE-backed business • Strong focus on operational excellence, safety and customer satisfaction • Influence business transformation and performance improvement • Work with a respected brand in the lift and engineering services sector If you are a driven operational leader ready to take ownership of a major region and deliver service excellence at scale, we would love to hear from you. 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Job title Business Development Manager Location: Hybrid – one day at head office in Berkshire home working, travel to sites in Kent, Essex & London Salary: Basic salary £45k OTE £75k Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm Why Join? My client is a leading commercial cleaning company, committed to providing over 400 customers with an excellent cleaning service at a competitive price. Established in 1999, they provide a professional, fully comprehensive cleaning provision across Southern England in sectors that include schools, offices, medical and leisure facilities. Despite our fast growth, we still care about every customer, every contract and every member of staff. They pride ourselves on our attention to detail and delivery of a thorough, reliable high-quality service. The Opportunity Reporting to the Head of Sales & Marketing, they are looking for an ambitious Business Development Manager to join their expanding sales team and drive their growth even further. Your primary focus will be to build a solid pipeline of new business, establishing strong relationships with prospective clients, assisting our continued expansion. What You’ll Be Doing • Prospecting & Business Development: Spend two days a week identifying and targeting new business opportunities, • Appointments & Leads: Book a set number of qualified appointments each week, with a focus on specific geographic areas, • Lead Management: In addition to individual prospecting efforts, the company generated a significant number of inbound leads last year (circa £2.5m per BDM) which you would need to qualify and book, • Customer Site Visits: Travel to customer locations to attend meetings, survey buildings, and provide tailored quotes for cleaning services, • Negotiation & Objection Handling: Navigate objections and negotiate pricing effectively, • Relationship Building: Build lasting business relationships, managing the sales process from lead to close, • Market Insight: Stay up to date with industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging opportunities, • Collaboration: Work closely with our operations team to ensure smooth contract transitions and successful mobilisation, • Sales Maximisation: Undertake other tasks to optimise sales revenue and achieve targets. About you They are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager (preferably in the cleaning/FM sector) who thrives on challenge and enjoys the satisfaction of closing high-value deals. You will have strong communication skills, both written and verbal, Self-drive and tenacity to pursue new opportunities and possess an ability to work well as part of a team What You’ll Need • A solid background in direct sales (experience in cleaning or similar industries is a plus), • Experience of selling a service (preferably in the cleaning/FM industry), • Proven success selling contracts valued at £1.5m+ annually (80% inbound leads), • A proven track record in prospecting and closing deals, • Experience in the education or medical sectors would be an advantage, but not essential, • A valid UK driver’s license, • The right to work in the UK and satisfactory references What they can offer you Flexibility in work hours and location (average of 1 day in the office, 4 days working from home/out in the field) Company vehicle or mileage allowance iPad, laptop and Company mobile phone Competitive salary with an attractive commission structure Up to 27 days’ annual leave (depending on length of service) NEST pension scheme Opportunities for training, professional development and career progression Quarterly employee recognition awards A friendly and inclusive working culture Regular team events and employee perks Free parking and refreshments when in the office An inclusive, equal opportunities workplace where diversity is valued and everyone is welcome Fairford Associates operates as an Employment Agency introducing work-seekers to client employers for direct employment by those employers. Please view our latest jobs on our website and follow us on Linkedin and Twitter. We do try to reply to each application personally, however as we receive a high number of applications for each role, we handle it is not always possible to do this. Therefore, if we do not contact you within seven days your application for this particular role has not been successful. However, we have retained your CV and we will advise you of future roles that may be of interest

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