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Vacancy type: Paid Vacancy Function: Human Resources Location: Head Office - Sully (Hybrid Working) Salary: £70,000-£75,000 (depending on experience) Contract type: Fixed term Contract lenght: 6 months Contract hours: Full time Weekly hours: 40 hrs p/w Closing Date: 07/06/2026 Ref No: 1075 We are seeking a strategic and values-driven Director of Finance to join our Executive Team on an interim basis. About the role The Director of Finance is a key member of the Executive Team, providing strategic and operational leadership across all aspects of finance to support the delivery of Tŷ Hafan’s charitable objectives. Key responsibilities include: • Providing strategic financial leadership, ensuring effective planning and performance., • Acting as a trusted advisor to the Chief Executive and Board, delivering clear financial insight, assurance, and challenge., • Overseeing financial reporting, forecasting, and statutory accounts, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements., • Ensuring strong financial governance, risk management, and internal controls., • Managing cash flow, reserves, investments, and overall financial performance, identifying risks and opportunities., • Leading and developing a high-performing finance function, delivering efficient and customer-focused support., • Contributing to organisation-wide strategy and decision-making as part of the Executive Team., • Acting as a visible ambassador, promoting collaboration, engagement, and a values-led culture. Tŷ Hafan operates a hybrid working model, and the post holder will be required to work on site a minimum of 3 days per week. About you We are looking for an experienced financial leader to provide strong strategic and operational leadership for all aspects of Finance. As the ideal candidate you will have/be: • Qualified accountant with significant senior finance leadership experience., • Experience of financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and audit in complex organisations., • Demonstrable success in leading teams and change., • Strong strategic and commercial acumen., • Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at Board level., • Strong understanding of financial governance, regulation, and risk management., • Highly developed analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills., • Effective communicator, able to engage a wide range of audiences clearly and credibly., • Values-led, solution focused and able to operate at pace in an interim context. Our employee benefits: • Holiday entitlement of 30 days plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata to FTC), • Group Personal Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of 5%, • Life assurance- death in service benefit, • Health and wellbeing support - employee assistance program, Unlimited access to a 24/7 online GP, • Healthcare Cash Plan – claim back the cost for appointments and treatment such as dental, optical or physio, • Technology, mobile phone and will writing schemes, • Discounted gym membership and shopping discounts, • Hybrid working and when onsite free secured parking. Ty Hafan’s ambition is that when a child’s life will be short, no family should have to live it on their own. Sadly, we know that thousands of families in Wales are struggling alone through the fear, exhaustion and uncertainty that comes with caring for a child whose life will be short. We believe that no family should have to live this on their own and we are determined to walk alongside every family through life, death and beyond. At Tŷ Hafan we are experts at caring for children with life-shortening conditions and our services support families in our hospice, in community settings, local hospitals and in families’ homes. We understand that the needs of each child and their family are unique and we know that caring for a child with a life-shortening condition is often extremely demanding. Our aim is to make sure that no one doing this is alone. Our colleagues, volunteers and supporters are crucial in the delivery of our ambition – we know that everyone plays a huge part in making sure that no family faces their child’s short life alone. Our Vision: A Wales where every child with a life-shortening condition lives a fulfilling life, supported with the compassion and specialist care they and their family need. Our Purpose: No family should have to face the unimaginable loss of their child alone. With children and families at the heart of all we do, we provide free care and support in our hospice and in the community, offering a lifeline throughout the child’s short life, at end of life, through bereavement and beyond. Our Values: At Tŷ Hafan we make a difference by living our values: Demonstrating Compassion, Providing Excellent Service, Working Together and Taking Ownership. Tips for candidates – all applications and interviews will be assessed using the person specification included within the job description. Please see attached candidate pack for further guidance. Our recruitment system will automatically time out after 120 minutes of inactivity. To ensure your application is submitted successfully, we recommend either saving your progress. Please note this role is subject to the outcome of a basic DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, two satisfactory references and pre-employment medical clearance. Tŷ Hafan is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, including those from under‑represented groups. Recruitment decisions are made based on merit and aligned with our values. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know. For any queries regarding the role, please apply.

Company: Optimus Search Location: Cardiff Salary: £28k-£35k Depending on experience German speaking is a must! At Optimus Search, we’re shaping the IT industry one placement at a time. As specialists in Digital, Data, and Life Sciences recruitment, we connect top tech talent across Europe with some of the most exciting companies and opportunities. Our growth from our mobile market origins into three market-leading divisions, Optimus Digital, Optimus Data, and Optimus Life Sciences, has made us a major player in the recruitment sector. We’re now looking for a Recruitment Candidate Resourcer (German-Speaking) to join our London team. This is a 180 role, working closely with one of our top billers to support their success in the German market — focusing on finding and placing exceptional candidates rather than generating new business. Key Responsibilities As a Recruitment Candidate Resourcer (German-Speaking), you will: • Work directly with one of our top-performing consultants, supporting them in delivering recruitment solutions to high-profile German clients., • Proactively headhunt and source candidates across the Digital, Data, and Life Sciences sectors in Germany., • Screen and interview candidates to assess their suitability for specific roles., • Manage candidates through the entire process — from initial contact to offer acceptance., • Build strong relationships with candidates, keeping them engaged and informed throughout the hiring process., • Ensure an exceptional candidate experience at every stage. The Ideal Candidate You don’t need recruitment experience — we’ll train you — but you do need to: • Be fluent in German and English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills., • Have a passion for people and building relationships., • Be highly organised, with strong attention to detail., • Be self-motivated, results-driven, and eager to learn., • Enjoy working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Why Join Optimus Search? We don’t just offer jobs — we build careers. • Tailored Training – Kick off with our 4-week programme led by our in-house L&D Director., • Career Development – Clear progression path to move into full 360 recruitment or senior delivery roles., • Learn from the Best – Work directly with a top biller in the business and gain hands-on experience with high-value clients., • Unlimited Earnings – Uncapped commission, no threshold — your success determines your income. Please send your updated CV to careers@optimussearch.com

About us Knights is a listed, UK based legal and professional services business, operating from 30 locations nationwide. For more than a decade, we have done things differently. In 2012, we established our platform as one of the first law firms to transition from a traditional partnership model to a corporate structure. We work with a diverse range of clients, including global brands, FTSE 100 companies, private businesses, and individuals, to deliver professional services with speed, accessibility, and clear communication. Knowledge Lawyer – Real Estate Join our growing Knowledge team. We are seeking a technically excellent and strategically minded, insightful, and proactive Knowledge Lawyer to join our team, with specific responsibility for supporting and advancing our national Real Estate team which is one of the largest regional-based Real Estate legal teams in the country. This is a key strategic and operational role that helps shape the quality, consistency, and efficiency of legal services delivery across the national business. You will be responsible for shaping and embedding best in class legal knowhow, supporting legal training enabling our fee earners to work more efficiently, consistently and collaboratively. You will lead on knowledge strategy, identify training and development requirements, manage internal precedents, and provide real-time legal insight. Working closely with fee earners, Business Services teams, and legal tech partners, you will help embed best practice, identify upskilling opportunities, and build resources that ensure excellence in client outcomes focused at all times on the business outcome of premium professional services delivery through speed of response, access to support and high quality timely and effective communication. The successful candidate will also support external thought leadership, co-deliver seminars to clients, maintain professional memberships, oversee the onboarding of new team members, manage the team's library resources, and lead knowledge and process engagement. You will be joining a collaborative and people-led environment where innovation, clarity, and premium service are central to how we work. This is a role suited to a confident communicator, natural organiser and legally skilled professional with a passion for continuous improvement and knowledge sharing. Key responsibilities: • Legal and market insight – Tracking and interpreting legislative changes and market developments, ensuring the team remains well-informed and future-focused., • Precedent management – Developing, maintaining, and enhancing internal templates, guides, drafting notes and checklists to support high-quality, consistent delivery., • Library resource management – Overseeing and maintaining access to legal reference materials, databases, and journals relevant to real estate. Ensuring all team members can locate and use key texts efficiently, and managing subscriptions or licensing as required., • Team development and upskilling – Identifying skills gaps and delivering training, workshops, and legal briefings to meet current and future needs. Collaborating with Learning & Development as needed., • Onboarding – Managing, maintaining and developing the team-specific onboarding programme to embed legal, procedural and cultural expectations for new team members., • Compliance and audit – Conducting regular file audits to ensure client work complies with operational standards, branding, process requirements and house style., • Client insight and development – Working with Business Services colleagues to identify themes, co-create client seminar content, and help deliver sessions that showcase the team’s expertise and market understanding., • Knowledge infrastructure – Supporting the development and application of systems that make legal knowledge easy to access, reuse, and build upon. Collaborating with the Management team to refine knowledge delivery., • Professional memberships – Supporting the maintenance and value extraction from industry memberships, forums and networks., • Cross-location leadership – Acting as a trusted and visible leader and ambassador for Knowledge across a region and for leading the Real Estate specific knowledge function nationally unifying and guiding professionals across 30 locations to embed consistent legal, procedural and service standards., • Collaboration and support – Acting as a strategic resource to the leadership team, advising on risks, trends, and opportunities to improve service and operations., • Client Services support – Ensuring that the team’s capability on the website, Hub (intranet) and team collateral is complete, up to date and that all colleagues’ profiles are maintained. Working closely with colleagues to provide details of the team’s sector expertise and capability for pitches and tenders as well as maintaining the team’s library of client testimonials. What you will bring to the role This role is ideal for a confident, organised and personable legal professional with a passion for knowledge sharing, development and legal service excellence. With ability to unite and influence a national team with warmth, quality and care whilst remaining engaged and operational in a fast-paced, people-centred environment. • Legal expertise – A qualified lawyer with strong technical knowledge of Real Estate law and an appreciation of operational standards in legal service delivery., • Training mindset – A proactive approach to developing people, with the ability to identify learning needs and deliver tailored sessions that support growth and quality., • Knowledge management – Experience capturing, structuring, and evolving legal content and tools so they are current, accessible, and effective., • Confident communicator – Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently by telephone, video, and in person to build rapport and deliver insights., • Technology-enabled – Familiar with knowledge systems and collaborative technology, whilst maintaining a relationship-first approach to support and delivery., • Organised and efficient – Able to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and ensure consistency and clarity across all projects and resources., • Brand and compliance aware – Committed to upholding the Knights tone, values, and regulatory standards across all documentation and client-facing work., • Leadership reach – Ability to influence, support, and lead a national team across 30 locations, embedding consistent behaviours, processes, and legal excellence regardless of geography., • Digital architecture – Maintaining and regularly updating the team’s community page on the firm’s intranet (‘The Hub’) and relevant sections of the external website to ensure content is current, engaging, and aligned with brand and communication standards. Location: Any of our locations as a principal location with regular travel to our operational hub in Stoke and other locations. If you would like to make a positive difference to your career, get in touch with our Recruitment Director, Tim Bates for a highly confidential and informative discussion about why Knights is different. Tim can be contacted on 07384 547616 or by email at tim.bates@knightsplc.com

About the Company Vantage Data Centers is committed to building a culture of collaboration, respect, and excellence. We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance, working to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package, including a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations. About the Role The Director or Senior Director of Retail Sales will play a pivotal role in leading the retail sales strategy and growth initiatives focused on clients with data center infrastructure needs including both existing accounts and new logo acquisition. This role will be instrumental in positioning Vantage Data Centers as the partner of choice for Clouds, high tech enterprise, AI-native, high-performance computing, and GPU-intensive workloads. Responsibilities • Direct and lead sales, business development, and marketing efforts for target accounts, focusing on market competitiveness, pricing strategies, and implementing value-based solution sales., • Target and develop strategic relationships across multiple contact points within existing and new target accounts, understanding their infrastructure needs and positioning Vantage as the preferred partner for their compute environments., • Lead renewal negotiations to secure our base of clients whilst looking for opportunities to uplift these deployments with new services., • Cultivate and maintain strategic relationships at the senior executive level with C suite decision-makers and other key stakeholders to drive commercial opportunities and close deals., • Lead bid strategy and oversee sales responses to client requirements., • Actively engage with prospects, partners, and existing clients to nurture leads and expand the sales pipeline., • Drive the company’s achievement of customer acquisition and revenue goals, providing annual sales and marketing strategies and account plans with regular updates and modifications., • Research and develop strategic marketing opportunities and new project initiatives, evaluating sales effectiveness, methods, and results., • Manage sales and marketing budgets effectively, represent the company at industry events, and collaborate with the executive team to develop long-term account and market penetration plans., • Serve as a role model for the Vantage Way and Company Values, promoting a culture of collaboration, respect, and excellence. Qualifications • Sales experience with a minimum of 3 years in the UK retail colocation sales, demonstrating a track record of negotiating contracts and renewals successfully. Direct Data Center sales experience is required., • Prior experience selling data center solutions to UK enterprises and/or networks., • Strong understanding of the data center landscape, competition, technology is preferred., • Fluency in written and spoken English, along with strong presentation skills., • Proven ability to motivate and collaborate effectively with cross-functional and geographically diverse teams, internally and externally., • Exceptional negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex business challenges and provide simplified solutions., • Flexible, adaptable, and self-directed; capable of managing multiple projects under pressure and across different time zones., • Proximity to Cardiff, Wales or willingness/ability to travel to Cardiff regularly is required. Required Skills • Sales experience in retail colocation., • Data Center sales experience., • Strong negotiation and communication skills. Equal Opportunity Statement Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values. Don’t meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.

Spherical Search has recently partnered with a well-established Analytical Testing and CRO services organisation specialising in the Pharmaceutical Industry. The company works with a broad range of pharmaceutical, biologics, and device organisations on a global scale. We are currently seeking a Site Director. About the Role We are seeking an experienced Site Director to lead operational performance at our South Wales site. This role is responsible for the day‑to‑day operations of the business (excluding commercial and business development), ensuring we meet scientific, quality, delivery, and financial objectives. The ideal candidate will combine strong scientific and operational leadership capabilities with a visible, hands‑on presence across the organisation. While this is not a commercial role, the Site Director must understand the business landscape and the financial drivers behind decision‑making. Key Responsibilities • Lead and manage all site operations, ensuring efficient delivery of scientific and GMP services., • Maintain and develop operational systems, processes, and quality frameworks., • Provide clear leadership to scientific and operational teams, fostering a collaborative and engaged workplace., • Manage site P&L, budgets, forecasting, and resource planning., • Drive alignment with broader company processes, policies, and strategic objectives., • Support a fast-paced project environment with shifting business needs and priorities., • Maintain high visibility and presence onsite, engaging with teams and stakeholders daily., • Ensure regulatory compliance and support for client submissions. About You We are looking for a Site Director with: • A strong scientific background, ideally within a pharmaceutical laboratory, analytical sciences, or formulation environment., • Proven experience running a site or leading operations within a scientific or pharma setting., • Exceptional operational and people management skills., • Experience working in fast‑paced environmentshandling multiple concurrent projects., • P&L ownership or significant financial management exposure., • A hands‑on leadership style: present, approachable, and engaged with staff across the organisation., • Ability to work onsite 4–5 days per week.

40 Hours per week The Role; The Urban Space and Travel Company Limited operate serviced apartments, apartment hotels, co-working, meeting and event space in Cardiff and the Vale. To support the expansion plans and drive the company to the next level, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced Operations Manager to manage the operational function of the business. As Operations Manager you will be responsible for the day to day management of the operation function of the business. You will be responsible for the management of the Housekeeping, Duty Managers and Maintenance teams ensuring the highest possible quality of guest service and product offering to all guests received meets and exceeds expectations. You will support the control of all costs working alongside the Managing Director and Finance Manager to ensure the financial performance is maximized. Reporting directly to the Managing Director. The successful candidate will work a basic 40 hours a week. The role will include people management, production and analysis of monthly departmental and reputation performance. The service operates 7 days a week, with various hours to suit the needs of our guests. As part of the management team your working pattern will include flexibility, evening and weekend work. We are looking for someone with a love for hospitality, a willingness to learn, consistent and dedicated in the delivery of excellence. In return, you can expect to receive on-the-job training, amazing staff parties and bucket loads of opportunities for growth and career progression in a major growth industry. In addition to the competitive package on offer we will provide a great place to work, progressive holiday entitlement, discounted rates on our accommodation, a pension scheme to participate in and access to our partnership programme which offers an array of discounts and deals on the best bars, restaurants, spas and leisure activities. How to apply; Please send your CV and covering letter explaining why you feel that you would be the best candidate to join our team to vacancy@theurbanspace.co.uk

Head of Human Resources • Vale of Glamorgan / Hybrid Working, • Up to£48,600, • Full-time, PermanentHoop Professional Services are delighted to be exclusively partnering with a truly special organisation in South Wales to recruit a Head of Human Resources. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced, values-led HR professional who is looking for a role where they can genuinely make an impact. This is a varied, hands-on role suited to somebody who enjoys balancing strategic people initiatives with operational HR leadership. You’ll work closely with the Director of People Services, leading a supportive HR team while helping to shape engagement, culture, leadership development and organisational effectiveness across the wider organisation. This role would suit somebody who enjoys visibility, relationship building and being part of the day-to-day life of an organisation-somebody approachable, collaborative and genuinely passionate about people. The Role You’ll oversee the full employee lifecycle and support a wide range of people-focused initiatives, including:, • Leading and supporting the HR team, • Supporting with complex employee relations matters, • Driving engagement and culture initiatives, • Embedding leadership and development programmes, • Supporting organisational development projects, • Reviewing staff feedback and helping turn insight into action, • Working closely with manag...

HR Director South Wales | £100,000 Reed HR are supporting a family-run, values-led organisation seeking to appoint an HR Director at a pivotal point in its growth. This is a rare opportunity for a senior HR leader to shape and build the HR strategy and operating model from the ground up, partnering closely with the board to support sustainable growth while retaining a strong, people-centred culture. The opportunity: As a key member of the leadership team, the HR Director will have full ownership of the people agenda, spanning strategy, operations, culture and systems. The role offers genuine autonomy and influence, with a mandate to professionalise and scale HR capability whilst remaining true to the organisation’s family-business ethos. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both strategic acumen and operational credibility. Scope of role: • Define and deliver an organisation-wide HR and organisational development strategy, • Act as a trusted advisor to the board and senior leadership team, • Build and lead a high-performing HR function covering the full employee lifecycle, • Lead HR systems strategy, driving efficiency, automation and improved insight, • Embed values, culture and engagement as the organisation grows, • Ensure robust employment law compliance and best practice governance, • Su...

A well-established business is looking for an accomplished HR Directorto join its Senior Leadership Team. Please note, this role is fully office based and will involve regular travel to sites across south Wales (circa 2 days per week). Reporting directly to the CEO, the HR Director will have full responsibility for developing and implementing the people strategy and vision of the organisation. Providing measured advice, guidance, and inspirational leadership, aimed at further embedding a high-performance culture built on inclusivity, engagement, collaboration and continuous improvement, the successful HR professional will be a key enabler of organisational growth and innovation. In order to be suitable for this role of significant responsibility, you must be a commercially astute and highly driven HR leader with a proven track record of working at board level. Previous experience in the social care and/or health sectors would be advantageous to your application but is not essential. CIPD level 7 accreditation is also preferred. Key focus areas for the role will include defining and delivering the HR strategy, managing a team of 7, employee engagement, training, talent development, retention, resource planning and performance management. This is a hands-on leadership and implementation role, with full accountability for the success of the peoplefunction within the company as it goes throu...

Senior/ Principal Civil Engineer Opportunity to join a growing SME as they continue to develop their excellent C&S consulting engineering practice in the UK: Opportunity to join as a senior/ principal engineer, as part of a thriving team and close to the owner director engineers Relatively young practice (more than 10 years old), with a high-quality blend of people who have joined from larger practices and SMEs High focus on employee experience and client experience, underpinned by open, authentic leadership and excellent communication Diverse project workload, from strong regional and national client base Privately owned, small medium enterprise, with its own culture and identity Consistent growth, enabled by high employee engagement and client retention and development You can be based out of the Bristol or Cardiff office and on a hybrid basisYour credentials: You'll have developed to Senior grade with a consulting engineering firm in the UK, including (to lesser and greater extents): Planning, execution, and delivery of civil engineering projects from concept to completion Owning client relationships and developing these Confident communicator, liaising with all stakeholders Promoting technical excellence and innovation Develop detailed designs for drainage systems, highways, earthworks, foundations, retaining structures, and external works Utilise engineering software tools including AutoCAD Civil 3D, Causeway Live, Fl...

Ashdown Group is seeking an accomplished HR Director to join its Senior Leadership Team in Cardiff. This office-based role involves regular travel across South Wales and requires developing and implementing the HR strategy and people vision.

Tenovus is seeking an experienced Director of Policy & Influencing to shape the future for older people in Wales. This key role involves driving strategic policy influence across Wales, leading a committed team, and ensuring the voices of older people are heard. Strong strategic leadership, public p

The Older People’s Commissioner for Wales is seeking an experienced leader to drive the work of the organisation in strategically influencing the direction of national policy in Wales to improve the lives of older people. Director of Policy & Influencing. As Director of Policy & Influencing, you w

One of the regions leading Infrastructure Consultancies is looking to recruit an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to work on a large Rail framework in South Wales. THE COMPANY The client is one of the leading Consultancies in the region with a network of offices across the country as well as overseas. They work across all sectors both within Property and Infrastructure and are involved in some of the regions largest developments. They have an outstanding reputation and strong track record of developing their employees to Director level positions. THE POSITION They are actively looking to recruit an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to work alongside a team of experienced Chartered professionals and get involved in a range of projects from inception to completion. The company offer great training and progression as well as great APC support. Value of projects can range from £1 - £20 million. THE CANDIDATE The successful Quantity Surveyor must: Have a degree in Quantity Surveying Have some experience working as a Quantity Surveyor at Assistant or Graduate level Have good communication and client facing skills Have a willingness to work towards their APC and become Chartered WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY Excellent company culture and flat management structure Opportunity to work on some exciting projects across multiple sectors Chance to be part of a growing, privately owned Consultancy Excellent track record of progressing people through their APC INTERESTED? Apply in confidence to this advert or contact Nella Mihelcic on (phone number removed) for more information

Role: Branch Manager Industry: Builders Merchants / Construction Supplies / Timber Region: Cardiff Area Salary: £40,000 - £44,000 (DOE) plus bonus and car. An opportunity to run a great branch. Bonus and Car in addition to the bonus. A well respected business. A huge range of construction supply products. A recently renovated site. A 'Job for Life' kind of environment. We are recruiting for an experienced Branch Manager for a very well respected merchant, liked by the staff and customers alike. The ideal candidate will currently be a Branch Manager within the merchant sector with a proven track record of growing and sustaining a profitable operation. Passion and determination will be a pre-requisite in order maintain the strong business relationships already in place and to help build up a pipeline of new customers too. Basically, the branch's position is sound, but they don't want to be static in terms of market share. This is an important branch, therefore you will have various departmental managers beneath you but ultimately you will take responsibility for maximising the potential sales and overall profitability of the Branch. It goes without saying that candidates will have to possess a demonstrable track record in sales, negotiation and stock control. The sales and the operations of the branch will be under your control. In this role, leading and inspiring the sales team is as important as the operational side of the position. This is a great role within a well-respected company, with the opportunity to build and develop your own team in the future. You should be able to use market intelligence and analyse stock profiles as well as sales trends to anticipate future directions. You should be someone that people will want to work for. You should be able to motivate your team and inspire them! Please bear in mind your management experience must be from the Builder's Merchants or the Construction Supply world. Your efforts will be rewarded by a good basic, a strong bonus package and then there is a car allowance too on top. This is a great opportunity for career development and as such we are a looking for someone with ambition! For further information on this Branch Manager role, please apply online and we'll be in touch to discuss further. Industry Sector: Building Merchants, Building Supplies, Construction sector, Landscaping Materials, Timber Merchants, Hardwood, Softwood, Timber Supplies, Timber Supplier, Civils, Heavyside, Plumbing & Heating, Insulation, Roofing. Recruiting Branch Manager, Branch Director, General Manager, Depot Manager, Centre Manager, Store Manager. INDM

Operations Manager – Construction (Cardiff) Salary: £85,(Apply online only) – £95,(Apply online only) + car allowance/company car + comprehensive benefits Reporting to: Project Director The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead and coordinate construction activities across a major regional partnership. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for site delivery, team performance, and pre-construction coordination, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This leading UK partnership housing developer is built on collaboration, integrity and long-term relationships, working closely with communities and stakeholders to deliver sustainable regeneration and quality homes. Its ethos centres on a people-first culture, supporting employees to grow, develop skills and reach their potential. The organisation promotes inclusion, wellbeing and flexible working, alongside structured training and career progression opportunities. Employees benefit from competitive rewards, health and safety prioritisation, and engagement initiatives such as share schemes and volunteering, all within a business focused on creating lasting social value and positive community impact. Key Responsibilities Achieving Results Lead the recruitment, structure, and performance of site-based construction teams Maintain strict control over quality, cost, and safety performance Oversee pre-start coordination and pre-contract planning activities Monitor build programmes and production outputs, implementing corrective actions where required Manage post-completion activities including maintenance, handovers, and statutory adoptions Managing the Process Review workforce requirements, arrange training, and manage inter-site resource allocation Ensure all site expenditure aligns with agreed budgets Enforce compliance with internal procedures and current health & safety legislation Coordinate pre-start processes to ensure practical, efficient, and cost-effective delivery strategies Track progress on maintenance periods, retention recovery, and infrastructure adoptions Health, Safety & Compliance Promote a strong safety culture, ensuring all activities meet legal and organisational standards Take responsibility for personal safety and the wellbeing of others on site Support a working environment that is inclusive, fair, and free from discrimination Delivering Quality Ensure all construction outputs meet both internal benchmarks and industry standards Managing People Performance & Development Conduct regular performance and development reviews Monitor attendance and manage workforce performance effectively Leadership & Communication Provide clear direction, regular updates, and constructive feedback to teams Foster a collaborative environment with open communication Learning & Development Support employee growth through training and development plans Encourage progression toward professional qualifications where appropriate Technical Skills & Knowledge You will demonstrate strong capability across: Planning and programming of construction projects Building regulations and warranty standards (e.g. NHBC or equivalent) Road and sewer construction processes Best practice in construction trades Health & safety legislation and site compliance What We’re Looking For Proven experience in a senior site or operations management role within residential or mixed-use construction Strong leadership and organisational skills Commercial awareness with the ability to manage budgets and programme delivery Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement What’s on Offer Competitive salary package (£85,(Apply online only) – £95,(Apply online only)) Company car or car allowance Attractive benefits package Opportunity to play a key leadership role on a high-profile regional programme Supportive environment with a focus on professional development If you are an experienced construction leader looking to take ownership of complex operations and drive high-performing teams, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact. O’Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation

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. Overview of the role As our built environment team continues to grow, we’re looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our expanding Buildings team in either our Bristol or Cardiff office. As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the delivery of projects including cost planning, procurement, contract administration and financial reporting throughout the RIBA stages, working on a variety of projects across a diverse client base including Central Government, Local Authority and the Private Sector. Key responsibilities and duties include: • Preparation of cost plans, cost estimates, budgets, and tender documents, • Leading the procurement process including issuing enquiries, evaluating tenders, and preparing recommendations, • Measurement and quantification, • Responsible for managing change control, including risk management, value engineering and cost control measures, • Prepare benchmarking analyses and contribute to capturing project benchmark data, • Responsible for preparation and agreement of interim valuations and final accounts, • Prepare recommendations for payment, • Valuing construction works including site visits and liaising with subcontractors, • Maintain accurate records of project progress, variations, and contractual correspondence, • Ensure compliance with company procedures and industry standards, • Manage project costs and provide regular financial reports to Project Director, • Collaborate with project managers, designers and clients to ensure commercial objectives are met, • Support and advise the Project Manager in fulfilling contractual obligations and compiling contract documents, • Supporting internal business development initiatives Candidate specification Essential: • BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent), • Chartered status preferably MRICS, • Experience of working within a professional environment within a Cost Consultancy/Main Contractor, • Demonstratable relevant cost management experience in the Buildings Sector, • Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a larger team, • Ability to deliver multiple concurrent outputs under deadlines, • Practical experience with contract forms (e.g., NEC and JCT), • Experience with commercial software and tools (CEMAR), • Strong communication, teamwork, and negotiation skills, • Demonstrable knowledge and application of pre and post contract cost management, • Experience using industry recognised measurement software and tools e.g. Cost X, • To support development of colleagues within the regional team and drive technical excellence and continuous improvement Desirable: Demonstrate alignment with our Mott MacDonald PRIDE values: Progress, Respect, Integrity, Drive, Excellence Excellent oral and written communication and organisation skills Soft skills including self-motivation, initiative, leadership, adaptability, flexibility, effective listening, collaboration, influence and persuasion, insightfulness Drive to innovate and implement best practice Ability to prioritise and able to work under pressure Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with clients and colleagues Effective time management Customer focus 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. Agile working 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: Financial wellbeing 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. As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes. Employee Ownership Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success. Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses. As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long-term impact and contribution. Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future. For our senior roles you will have a direct pathway towards ownership from day one. 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. Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too. Lifestyle 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. Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers. Enhanced family and carers leave 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. Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid. Learning and development Primary annual professional institution subscription. A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options. Networks, communities, and social outcomes Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities. Make a difference within our communities through our social outcomes

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Our client is the market-leading rental provider of excavation support systems and specialist products for the water, civil engineering, and construction industries. With a remarkable 60-year heritage, they offer comprehensive shoring and related services. They currently have an opportunity for a construction/utilities orientated Safety Trainer to operate nationally This can sometimes mean working away from home up to 4 days a week. You will deliver classroom and practical training courses to our customers in line with our current training programmes. Please note, we are looking for someone based in South Wales or anywhere West of London. Key Responsibilities Working with the Training Director and reporting to the Compliance & Training Manager you will be focused on exceeding our client expectations for outstanding delivery Accredited courses will be delivered at a variety of satellite locations nationally or on-site at our customers’ premises. Consistent assessing and measurement of delegates will be required to meet course objectives. In addition the role may require you to assist in the planning and development of future course lines. Furthermore, Safety Trainers will need to be able to be extremely detail oriented in all administrative tasks, which are crucial in this environment. We would also require the Safety Trainer to be up to date and informed regarding awarding bodies and their policies, to include statutory policies, health & safety, employment and equality laws. What We're Looking For A recognised training qualification is a prerequisite Knowledge of the construction Industry/Utilities & Civil sectors Ability to communicate and deliver presentations, experience of delivering training Willingness to deliver practical training, outdoors in inclement weather Experience of writing/producing training sessions or assisting with the writing/production of training sessions Knowledge of the types and uses of ground support systems is advantageous Knowledge of the types and uses of cable avoidance and locating equipment is advantageous Education level – minimum GCSE grade C or National 4 and above in Maths & English Full driving licence required. What We Can Offer You 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays Bank Holidays automatically off Closed between Christmas and New Year Commercial vehicle for travel Great work life balance Additional holiday purchase scheme Salary sacrifice pension Free Tool Hire Life Assurance cover 3x salary Share save scheme Recommend a friend scheme Learning & Development – commitment to upskilling and developing our people, structured in house training available alongside external training where required Cycle to work scheme Long service recognition My discounts – a variety of discounts and rewards on thousands of well-known brands Discounts on HP products EE mobile contract discount offers Gym discounts Employee Assistance Programme Virtual GP Service Will Writing & Funeral Concierge Service Health Shield (discounted premiums on health care cash plan) Regit Assist 24/7 accident helpline – free joiningForward Assist Recruitment is operating as an employment agency. Forward Assist Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds

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