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We're looking for a Risk Manager who can work across the business, build strong relationships, and help teams identify, understand and manage risks in a practical and proportionate way.This is a highly visible role, working with colleagues at all levels, from operational teams through to senior lead

A leading organisation within the UK construction and built environment sector is seeking an experienced Design Manager to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of design delivery across complex, high-value projects, including refurbishment, fire remediation, and re-cladding schemes. The Role As Design Manager, you will take full responsibility for leading design activities from pre-construction through to project delivery. You will act as the technical authority on allocated schemes, ensuring design solutions are robust, compliant, and deliverable. Key responsibilities include: • Leading and coordinating the design process across all project stages, • Providing technical input and support during tendering and bid phases, • Managing and driving design teams to meet programme and quality expectations, • Ensuring compliance with current building regulations and industry standards, • Collaborating closely with commercial, operational, and site teams, • Supporting and mentoring junior design staff where required This role will involve working on higher-risk buildings (HRBs), with a strong focus on fire safety, compliance, and faade remediation. About You You will be a technically strong and commercially aware professional with a proven track record in construction design management. Key ex...

The role oversees end-to-end category management within a technical manufacturing environment, developing sourcing strategies, managing key suppliers, and driving cost optimisation. It combines strategic planning with hands-on procurement activity, partnering closely with cross-functional teams to improve performance and support business growth. Client Details Our client is an established manufacturing business known for its strong technical capability and commitment to safety, innovation, and continuous improvement. Operating in a regulated, engineering‑led environment, they combine robust production processes with a forward‑thinking approach to category strategy, supplier development, and operational excellence. Description Your key responsibilities as Category Manager will be: Category Strategy & Governance Develop, own, and execute multi‑year category strategies aligned with business objectives. Lead category planning including cost roadmaps, technology development, and supplier capability assessments. Segment suppliers into strategic, preferred, development, and exit paths. Ensure category strategies support sustainability and ESG targets, including net‑zero ambitions. Sourcing & Commercial Management Lead major sourcing events, competitive tenders, and complex negotiations. Develop cost models, should‑cost analysis and long‑term cost‑down plans. Manage and negotiate long‑term agreements for high‑value or high‑volume components. Ensure commercial terms, pricing structures, and life‑cycle costs deliver optimal total cost of ownership. Supplier Relationship & Performance Build and maintain strong, collaborative supplier relationships across assigned categories. Lead Quarterly Business Reviews covering KPIs, delivery, quality, and risk. Drive supplier development initiatives focused on capability, efficiency, and performance improvements. Ensure supplier compliance with ethical sourcing, Code of Conduct and ESG standards. New Product Introduction (NPI) Lead the sourcing and supply chain elements of NPI within your categories. Support DFM/DFA and technical reviews alongside Engineering teams. Oversee PPAP, sample approvals, tooling readiness and production ramp‑up. Ensure NPI quotations, capacity plans, lead times and quality commitments are robust and validated. Risk Management Identify single‑source issues and implement dual‑sourcing or alternative strategies. Maintain category‑specific risk registers and mitigation plans. Support business continuity planning, capacity mapping and geopolitical assessments to ensure supply resilience. Data, Systems & Process Maintain accurate category dashboards covering pricing, performance, risk and improvements. Ensure data integrity across all MRP category information. Support procurement continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing efficiency and governance. Profile The ideal Category Manager will have: Deep knowledge of PCBAs (essential) and experience across categories such as plastics, metals, sub‑assemblies or ceramics. Excellent commercial negotiation skills and experience managing long‑term agreements. Strong macro‑environmental awareness, understanding geopolitical trends, commodity movements and supply‑chain vulnerabilities, with the ability to translate these into effective risk‑mitigation strategies. Confident stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to influence cross‑functional teams. A proactive, structured problem‑solving mindset. Ability to interpret technical drawings and collaborate closely with Engineering. CIPS membership or equivalent experience. Job Offer As Category Manager you will benefit from a competitive package including: Competitive salary package Twice‑yearly bonus Hybrid working (3 days in the office) Private medical via Bupa Life insurance Flexible working hours + early‑finish Fridays Manufacturing and Production