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Are you an experienced Senior Engineer or Contracts Engineer with a background in piling, ground engineering or civil engineering projects looking to take on greater responsibility? Would the opportunity to lead complex engineering packages across major infrastructure and construction projects throughout Scotland be of interest to you? Are you looking for a role that combines technical leadership, project ownership and genuine career progression within a growing specialist engineering environment? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Contracts Engineer to support the delivery of major piling and ground engineering projects across Scotland. This role offers the chance to lead complex civil engineering works through planning, design and construction phases, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards of quality. Working across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure and construction projects, you will play a key role in driving project success while providing technical leadership and support to project teams. • Lead and manage piling and civil engineering activities throughout planning, design and construction phases., • Develop and review project plans, specifications, cost estimates and delivery strategies., • Coordinate with project managers, design engineers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project execution., • Carry out site inspections and assessments to ensure compliance with specifications, quality standards and regulatory requirements., • Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineers and site teams., • Prepare and present technical reports, project updates and proposals to key stakeholders., • Identify and mitigate risks throughout the project lifecycle., • Manage internal teams and subcontractors to ensure effective resource allocation and project performance., • Ensure all construction activities comply with contractual obligations, design requirements and project management plans., • Develop and review method statements, risk assessments, ITPs and work package plans., • Monitor project progress, productivity and programme performance, implementing corrective actions where required., • Promote and maintain strong Health, Safety and Environmental standards, supporting a culture of Zero Harm., • Manage project records, as-built information and handover documentation., • Participate in client meetings and pre-contract discussions to support successful project delivery., • 5+ years' experience within the construction industry, with a proven track record of delivering civil engineering projects., • Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels., • Experience coordinating and managing multiple teams and workstreams., • Good commercial awareness and experience managing scheme costs., • Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams and deliver results safely and efficiently., • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and project management software., • SSSTS or SMSTS certification., • Valid CSCS card., • Experience working for a piling, ground engineering or civil engineering subcontractor., • Civil Engineering Degree or equivalent qualification. This role supports projects across Scotland, with flexibility expected to work on projects throughout the region as business needs require. While the position is primarily site-based, there will also be opportunities to work from the Scotland head office in Motherwell during pre-construction phases, alongside flexibility for hybrid/home working where project requirements allow. Every effort will be made to align project assignments with the successful candidate's geographical location where possible. Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we'll do our best to accommodate. Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business #J-18808-Ljbffr

Head of Property Wonderfield Maintenance - Head Office Contract: Full Time Salary: £65,000 Contracted Hours: 40 About Wonderfield Group Wonderfield Group is a leading food business operating across the UK, Ireland and Europe, bringing authentic, high-quality Asian cuisine to customers through multiple channels. As part of the global Zensho Holdings Group, we combine the strength of an international organisation with the agility and ambition of a fast-growing business. Our portfolio includes well-loved brands such as YO!, Panku, Taiko Foods, Bento serving millions of customers through restaurants, retail kiosks, supermarket partnerships and food manufacturing. From our iconic YO! restaurants and Panku retail kiosks across the UK and Ireland, to our expanding European retail partnerships and our award-winning manufacturing business, Taiko Foods, we're passionate about creating fresh sushi, poke, bento, street food and Asian-inspired meals that customers love. Operating across the UK, Ireland and a growing number of European markets including Germany, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, Denmark and Poland, we're continuing to invest in innovation, our people and our brands as we expand our footprint across the continent. Joining Wonderfield means becoming part of an ambitious, collaborative business where innovation is encouraged, careers can flourish and everyone has the opportunity to make a real impact. As we continue our exciting growth journey across the UK, Ireland and Europe, there's never been a better time to join us. As Head of Property, you'll take overall responsibility for reactive and planned maintenance, statutory compliance, contractor performance and maintenance expenditure across the estate. You'll lead and develop the Property team, creating a culture of ownership, accountability and continuous improvement, while using data and insight to ensure we're making the right commercial decisions for our sites. Working closely with Retail and Restaurant Operations, Finance, Procurement and Health & Safety, you'll play a pivotal role in keeping our estate running smoothly while supporting the continued growth of the business. • Lead, coach and develop our three Regional Property Managers and Maintenance Administrator, setting clear priorities and empowering the team to take ownership of regional performance., • Oversee reactive and planned maintenance across the estate, ensuring sites remain safe, compliant and operational., • Drive the successful delivery of our PPM programme, statutory compliance and remedial works., • Proactively monitor aged jobs, recurring issues, high-cost repairs and critical incidents, stepping in where leadership or escalation is required., • Drive strong contractor performance across national and regional suppliers, ensuring agreed KPIs, SLAs, quality standards and value for money are consistently achieved., • Take ownership of the maintenance budget and forecast, maintaining strong cost control while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and deliver greater value., • Use property and maintenance data to identify trends, recurring issues and future lifecycle investment needs., • Provide clear, JBRP1_UKTJ

Fusion People Ltd in Leeds is seeking a Managing Estimator to lead pre-contract and bid activities on Rail, Civil Engineering, Utilities and Renewable Energy projects. The role requires strong estimating skills from first principles and a background in engineering with main contractor exposure. You will head a bid team, develop robust cost plans, and collaborate with design, commercial and operations teams to optimise competitiveness and project delivery. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Michael Page Sales is assisting our client, a growing commercial interiors and fit-out business, in recruiting a Head of Build to oversee the Build and Maintenance divisions across the North of England. The role focuses on delivering projects safely, profitably and to the highest standards, with strong leadership of site teams and partners. Based in the Leeds/Yorkshire region, you will drive operational performance, foster client relationships and ensure adherence to health and safety and #J-18808-Ljbffr

Join a growing fit out specialist delivering high-quality refurbishment and maintenance projects across the North of England. Our client is an established and ambitious commercial interiors, fit out, refurbishment and maintenance business with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across multiple sectors. Working with a range of commercial and blue-chip customers, they provide complete project solutions from design and planning through to build, fit out, maintenance and aftercare. Following sustained growth and an exciting strategic plan, they are now looking to appoint a Head of Build to help lead the next phase of their development. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business where your contribution will have a genuine impact on future growth, operational performance and client success. As Head of Build, you will take overall responsibility for the Build and Maintenance divisions, ensuring projects are delivered safely, profitably and to the highest standards. Based ideally in the Leeds/Yorkshire region, the role will oversee projects primarily across the North East, North West and East Midlands. Working closely with Design, Operations, Commercial and Senior Leadership teams, you will play a pivotal role in translating company strategy into successful project delivery. Key responsibilities include: • Leading multiple fit out, refurbishment and maintenance projects from mobilisation through to completion and handover., • Managing site teams, maintenance engineers, subcontractors and delivery partners., • Driving operational performance, client satisfaction and project profitability., • Taking responsibility for budgets, resource planning, labour utilisation and commercial performance., • Working closely with estimating and commercial teams on pricing, tender submissions and future opportunities., • Building strong client relationships and acting as a senior point of contact throughout project delivery., • Supporting business growth through operational excellence and repeat business opportunities., • Developing, mentoring and growing high‑performing operational teams., • Ensuring all projects meet health & safety, compliance and quality standards., • Providing strategic leadership, reporting and performance data to company leadership. This is a highly visible leadership position offering the opportunity to influence both day‑to‑day delivery and long‑term business growth. Successful Head of Build will demonstrate: • Proven experience in a senior delivery, contracts management, operations or build leadership role., • A strong background within commercial fit out, interiors, refurbishment or associated construction environments., • Experience managing projects from initial planning through to successful completion., • A track record delivering projects valued from £500k upwards, ideally extending into multi‑million-pound programmes., • Strong commercial awareness with responsibility for budgets, margins and operational performance., • Experience leading multidisciplinary teams including site managers, engineers, contractors and subcontractors., • The ability to build lasting relationships with commercial and blue‑chip clients., • Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills., • A hands‑on, collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively across all areas of the business., • Strong knowledge of health & safety, compliance and construction best practice. A highly competitive remuneration package is available and will be commensurate with the experience, capability and value the successful candidate brings to the business, alongside a benefits package. This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious construction leader looking to take ownership of a key function within a growing and entrepreneurial business. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Glanua is an industry leader in providing innovative and sustainable engineering solutions to design, build, operate and maintain critical water and wastewater infrastructure across Ireland and the UK. We are a trusted provider to the municipal and industrial sector where our clients include Ireland and the UK’s largest water utilities, Uisce Éireann (formally Irish Water), Thames Water, Yorkshire Water and Affinity Water. Glanua is passionate about solving today’s environmental challenges and delivering a decarbonised and sustainable world. We know that to build successful creative teams we need a diverse workforce that can deliver new innovative ways of thinking. We provide an environment where you will have the freedom to develop and grow to your full potential. We champion our core values and uphold the highest standards of Safety and Well-being, Innovation, Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, Agility, Accountability, Diversity and Inclusion in everything we do. We have a talented team of 750+ people across Ireland and the UK and are rapidly expanding our workforce across several disciplines to meet our ambitious growth plans. Glanua is seeking an experienced and technically credible Head of Industrial to lead the Group's industrial, Design and Build, biogas, and operations tendering capability as part of its Central Tendering Function. This is a senior leadership role created as part of Glanua's Phase 3 structural evolution, providing dedicated sector leadership across Glanua's most complex and highest-value bid activity. Reporting to the Head of Tenders, the Head of Industrial holds ultimate accountability for the quality, competitiveness, and governance of all industrial D&B, biogas, and operations sector bid submissions. You will lead a team comprising the Bid Manager - Industrial D&B and the Bid Manager - Biogas and Operations, and their respective teams, covering industrial process, pharma, food and beverage, anaerobic digestion, bioresource, and Aqua Operations bid activity across Ireland and the UK. You will bring deep technical knowledge of complex industrial D&B projects, an understanding of the biogas and O&M commercial landscape, and the leadership authority to drive quality, consistency, and competitive improvement across a diverse and technically demanding portfolio. • Sector Leadership, • Lead all industrial, Design and Build, biogas, and operations bid activity across Ireland and the UK from Go/No Go qualification through to contract award, • Line manage the Bid Manager - Industrial D&B and the Bid Manager - Biogas and Operations, providing clear strategic direction and operational oversight, along with future acquisitions within the group, • Own the sector's win strategy, client positioning, and key account priorities across the industrial, biogas, and O&M markets, • Maintain a detailed pipeline view across all live and prospective industrial, biogas, and O&M opportunities, reporting to the Head of Tenders on a regular basis, • Chair the industrial sector's internal bid governance meetings and quality reviews, • Represent the industrial sector at Group-level pipeline reviews, client presentations, and framework events as directed by the Head of Tenders, • Bid Quality and Governance, • Hold final accountability for the quality of all industrial, D&B, biogas, and O&M bid submissions before Head of Tenders sign-off, • Lead or chair red team reviews for all industrial sector bids above the defined internal value threshold, • Ensure consistent application of Go/No Go governance, estimating sign-off, and risk register review across all industrial sector bids, • Own the post-tender debrief process across the industrial sector; ensure findings are documented and fed into the Shared Services knowledge base, • Drive continuous improvement in bid methodology, technical narrative, and commercial submission standards across the team, • Commercial and Technical Oversight, • Apply direct industrial D&B delivery experience to challenge and validate technical methodologies, process design assumptions, programme logic, and cost inputs on all major bids, • Work closely with the Estimating Manager to ensure pricing is competitive, accurate, and appropriately risk-adjusted across the industrial portfolio, • Oversee commercial and contractual governance on high-value industrial and D&B bids, working with legal and commercial colleagues on contract terms and risk allocation, • Manage key client and framework relationships across the industrial, pharma, food and beverage, and biogas markets in Ireland and the UK, • Provide strategic input on market sector priorities, geographic expansion, and new framework opportunities within the industrial and biogas sectors, • Acquisitions Integration and Operations, • Provide senior oversight of the integration of Marches Biogas and Aqua Operations tendering activity into Glanua's Central Tendering Function, • Ensure the Bid Manager - Biogas and Operations has the resource, process support, and strategic clarity required to compete effectively across both acquisition pipelines, • Work with the Head of Tenders to define the long-term commercial strategy for the biogas and O&M sectors within Glanua's Group portfolio, • People and Capability, • Conduct regular performance reviews with the Bid Manager - Industrial D&B and Bid Manager - Biogas and Operations, agreeing personal development plans, • Identify capability gaps and support the Head of Tenders in recruitment, assessment, and onboarding for the industrial team, • Build a high-performance, collaborative culture across the industrial bid teams, ensuring consistent standards and strong interface with estimating, design, and delivery, • Champion continuous learning through structured debrief reviews, bid post-mortems, and professional development across the team, • Strategy and Integration, • Work alongside the Head of Municipal to ensure consistency of standards and shared resource efficiency across the Central Tendering Function, • Contribute to Glanua's tendering strategy, sector priorities, and capability development planning, • Deputise for the Head of Tenders at Group-level engagements and bid reviews as required, • Leadership and Team Management, • Proven track record of leading and developing bid or pre-contracts teams in a complex construction, process engineering, or industrial environment, • Experience managing senior professionals, setting direction, and driving performance across multi-sector teams, • Ability to manage competing priorities across a diverse portfolio of concurrent bids, • Technical and Commercial Knowledge, • Degree-qualified Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, or Process Engineer or equivalent; minimum 15 years of industry experience with a significant portion in industrial D&B or process engineering, • Demonstrable expertise in pre-contracts, tendering, or pre-construction environments for complex industrial projects, • Strong understanding of NEC, FIDIC, or bespoke contract forms in an industrial or process engineering tendering context, • Familiarity with the biogas, anaerobic digestion, or O&M sectors is highly desirable, • Experience on bids with a value in excess of €10 million, • Bid Process and Quality, • Experience leading or overseeing end-to-end bid management across technically complex submissions, • Familiarity with APMP methodology or equivalent bid management standards, • Experience chairing red team reviews, applying Go/No Go governance, and leading post-tender debrief processes, • Sector Knowledge, • Background in industrial process, water and wastewater treatment, pharma, food and beverage, or bioresource sectors, • Understanding of the commercial dynamics of anaerobic digestion, biogas, and O&M contract models, • Awareness of relevant procurement frameworks across the industrial and biogas markets in Ireland and the UK, • Communication and Stakeholder Management, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; capable of representing Glanua at senior client and executive level, • Strong stakeholder management capability across estimating, design, operations, legal, and commercial functions, • Experience presenting at board or executive level and managing key client relationships in the industrial sector, • Professional Qualifications, • Chartered membership of Engineers Ireland (MIEI), IChemE, CIOB, or an equivalent professional body is highly desirable, • APMP Foundation or Practitioner qualification desirable, • Commitment to ongoing CPD and continuous professional development #J-18808-Ljbffr

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a well-established and ambitious organisation as a Group Financial Controller, taking ownership of the finance function and playing a key role in supporting the continued growth and success of the business. Based in Wakefield and reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will lead the day-to-day finance operations across multiple business entities, ensuring robust financial control, accurate reporting, and the delivery of high-quality financial information to support strategic decision-making. You will also be responsible for developing the finance team, enhancing processes, and driving continual improvements across the function. Key responsibilities will include: • Leading the preparation and consolidation of monthly management accounts across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and adherence to reporting deadlines, • Managing the month-end and year-end close processes, overseeing all key accounting activities and financial reporting requirements, • Taking ownership of statutory accounts preparation and supporting the annual audit process, acting as a key contact for external auditors, • Providing financial leadership, guidance, and support to the wider finance team, encouraging development and continuous improvement, • Overseeing cash flow management, working capital performance, and financial forecasting across the group, • Developing and maintaining robust financial controls, policies, and governance procedures to support the business as it grows, • Producing consolidated reporting packs, board reports, and performance analysis for senior leadership teams, • Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning activities across the organisation, • Partnering with operational and commercial stakeholders to provide financial insight, challenge, and support business performance, • Driving improvements in finance systems, reporting processes, and automation initiatives to increase efficiency and accuracy, • Assisting with acquisitions, integrations, investment projects, and other strategic business initiatives where required, • Ensuring compliance with all relevant accounting standards, tax requirements, and regulatory obligations This role offers the opportunity to become an influential member of the senior leadership team within a growing organisation. You will have broad exposure across all areas of the business, working closely with key decision-makers and playing an integral role in shaping future financial strategy and performance. The candidate will ideally be a fully qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA accountant with previous experience operating at Financial Controller, Group Financial Controller, Head of Finance, or Senior Finance Manager level. You will ideally possess strong technical accounting expertise, a proven background in financial reporting and controls, and the ability to lead and develop a finance team. Experience producing consolidated accounts and working within a multi-entity environment would be highly advantageous. The successful individual will also have excellent communication skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation. This opportunity would suit an ambitious and commercially minded finance professional looking to take ownership of a broad and varied finance function while playing a significant role in the future growth and development of a successful business. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Interim Head of FP&A and Commercial Finance. Experience in a similar commercial finance role within a PE‑backed or high‑growth environment. Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking.

Ekco is seeking a Commercial Head of Function for Operational Technology to own the OT commercial strategy across Ireland, the UK, the Caribbean and US, growing managed OT security, professional services and support revenue. Initially, you will drive direct sales, shape service packaging, and build

ABS Commercial Solutions is looking for an experienced and commercially driven. Experience in a senior training, training centre management or commercial training role. Strong commercial awareness, ideally with experience in business development or growing training services.

What You'll Be Doing Lead and develop Sulzer's global commercial claims strategy and operating model Manage, coach and grow a high-performing global team, initially leading two direct reports with expansion planned* Drive consistent claim assessment, negotiation and settlement approaches across mu

Matchtech Group client, a leading civil engineering, groundworks and infrastructure contractor, is seeking a Commercial Director to lead the commercial function and drive performance across the business. You will take full P&L responsibility, oversee procurement, governance, forecasting, cashflow an

Group Head of Legal – Property & Commercial. Reporting to the Board, the Group Head of Legal will provide commercially focused legal support across Indevor Group, with particular emphasis on the Estates team, development‑related transactions and the transfer of land and infrastructure assets int

Head of Financial Planning and Commercial Finance is a role within the organisation which is seen to drive efficiencies, and therefore, the successful applicant, must have a good understanding of what a best-in-class function looks like and have the drive to add value across a dynamic organisation.

Adecco Portugal is seeking a Head of Commercial Estates for a pivotal hybrid role in London. You will lead a large commercial portfolio, directing asset strategy, performance, and governance to maximise value for residents and the council.

An established and growing business is seeking a commercially focused Head of Commercial Finance on an interim basis to lead a team partnering operational and commercial stakeholders across the organisation. Interim Head of Commercial Finance. Lead and develop a high-performing commercial finance te

Otto James Consulting is assisting a Cheshire-based SaaS organisation to recruit a Head of Financial Planning and Commercial Finance. The role reports to the Group Finance Director and drives day-to-day financial support for commercial activities. This high-profile transformation role leads the Comm

ABS Commercial Solutions is seeking a Head of Training to lead our Training Academy in the utilities, construction and infrastructure sectors. You will blend hands-on delivery with leadership, business development and commercial growth.

Leading UK Retailer are looking to hire an experienced and hands-on Interim Head of Commercial Finance asap for a 3-6 month interim period, reporting into the Finance Leadership. Support the Finance and Commercial teams with business partnering. Provide strong data analytics and commercial decision

As Head of Commercial Estates, you will provide strategic leadership for the Council's Commercial Estates function, overseeing a broad and varied portfolio while ensuring it delivers maximum value for residents and the organisation. We are seeking an exceptional Head of Commercial Estates to lead an

Indevor Group is seeking a Group Head of Legal – Property & Commercial to establish an in-house function, lead property and development transactions, and provide commercially focused advice to the Board.

A leading executive search firm is seeking a Commercial Director in England. The role involves leading the commercial function, defining and executing a bold strategy, and building strategic partnerships. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a proven record in commercial strate

The Commercial Head of Function for Operational Technology owns the commercial strategy, pipeline and commercial performance of the OT business across Ireland, the UK, the US and the Caribbean. As the OT function and pipeline builds, it is envisaged that the commercial team will also need to build a

Leading UK Retailer seeks an experienced Interim Head of Commercial Finance for a 3–6 month period. Role reports into the Finance Leadership and offers a hybrid pattern with remote work and three days per week at the Midlands head office. The candidate should be a qualified accountant with FP&A an

The organisation has an enviable list of brand names amongst its client-base and the Head of Commercial will join a team dedicated to delivering high-quality refurbishments in the banking sector.

Working as part of the senior leadership team, you will play a key role in aligning commercial activity with operational capability, identifying new market opportunities and building a high-performing commercial function. Are you an experienced commercial leader with a proven track record of driving

The Head of Commercial is a dynamic, commercially driven leadership role, pivotal to the next stage of our growth. Commercially Smart (Work Smarter) Focuses effort on the opportunities that matter most, uses data and technology to work efficiently, and makes sound commercial decisions. Head of Comme

DOE + BonusAre you a commercially driven leader with a proven track record of growing businesses across the UK and Europe?Do you have the strategic vision to identify new markets, develop successful commercial strategies and lead sales and marketing functions to deliver sustainable growth?This is an

You will play a key role in developing the commercial property offering, working with an established client base while using your own contacts and following to generate new instructions and drive the practice forward. Advising on a broad range of commercial property transactions, including acquisiti

Head of Commercial Litigation | Manchester. Head the Commercial Litigation team, setting strategy and driving growth. A highly regarded, ambitious law firm is looking to appoint an established Partner to lead its Commercial Litigation team in Manchester.

A global engineering consultancy in Scotland is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to lead its UK commercial operations. This position involves driving commercial strategy, managing tenders, and building a local team.

This is an ideal opportunity for an established Partner with a strong following, excellent regional connections and the ambition to play a key role in the development of a successful commercial property practice. This is an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Property Partner looking for a platfor

If you are looking to work for a growing business who truly value and care for their employees, then look no further! Job Summary: As the Head of Commercial for the Power Systems & Renewables Scotland Division at Aureos, you will play a pivotal role in driving commercial success and strategic growth

Head of Commercial - ScotlandApply: Office: High Blantyre: Bathgate: Full time: Posted Today: JR100524If you are looking to work for a growing business who truly value and care for their employees, then look no further!Job Summary:As the Head of Commercial for the Power Systems & Renewab