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The role A rare opportunity to join our Commercial Legal team in a strategic leadership role, are you ready to shape the future of connectivity in the UK? Cellnex UK is looking for an exceptional Head of Commercial Legal to lead our team of commercial lawyers and play a pivotal role in supporting our corporate and commercial operations. Reporting to the Director of Legal and sitting on the UK Leadership Team, you’ll guide contract negotiations, manage legal risk, and oversee in-life legal matters, including dispute resolution, along with developing our commercial legal operations to enable our sales teams with new products and solutions and to harness new technologies in providing legal advice. At Cellnex, you’ll be at the heart of the UK’s digital transformation—supporting Smart Cities, IoT, digital broadcasting, and critical national infrastructure like transport and emergency services. If you're a qualified solicitor or barrister with a passion for reducing digital inequality and enabling 21st-century communications, we’d love to hear from you. This is a hybrid position based at our welcoming offices in Reading, with three days in the office and two days working from home. We welcome applications from everyone. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know—we’re here to support you. Key Responsibilities In this role you will have the opportunity to be part of the Leadership Team, building relationships across the business and developing the commercial legal team as trusted business partners. You will have the ability to define and implement improvements in our contracting and enabling activities with the business, being involved in Corporate M&A related activities, and to operate at a senior level in managing complex commercial disputes to successful outcomes. • Leading, managing and coaching a team of 3-5 commercial lawyers to deliver high quality commercially-focused legal advice, meeting business needs within tight timelines, appropriately considering and managing risk., • Leading the provision of sales-oriented commercial and procurement legal support, supporting risk-based decisions, enabling a fast turnaround and facilitating an “easy-to-do business with” approach., • Driving the implementation of AI within the legal team and across the UK business., • Shaping and leading the UK business approach to standard contracting, including creating and maintaining playbook positions and providing/enabling team to provide training to the business on contractual issues., • Overseeing the creating and maintenance of a bank of precedent documents tailored to the different business areas and solutions., • Leading the drafting, negotiating, and advising upon complex strategic and operational commercial contracts, projects and transactions from tender stage to in-life operation. We Offer • Step into a role that values your expertise and supports your career development., • Be part of a collegiate team that supports a growth mindset. Amongst other benefits - • 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, • 20% target annual bonus, • Generous pension scheme 2:1 match, • Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave offering; 26 weeks full basic pay for Maternity leave, followed by 13 weeks SMP – Enhanced leave is intended for all parents, whatever your family setup may be., • Income protection & Life assurance, • Hybrid working model (3 days in the office, 2 days remote), • Apply now and help shape the future of connectivity with Cellnex UK. Experience • UK qualified Solicitor or Barrister with current practising certificate., • Experience managing a team of professionals, including experienced lawyers, coaching and developing team members to deliver in fast-paced environments., • Minimum of 10 years of post-qualification experience working at a senior level including in-house experience., • Significant experience of negotiating and advising upon complex B2B contracts., • Previous telecoms/ infrastructure or technology experience preferred, or demonstrable experience of learning new sectors and adapting commercial contracting approach to support the business., • Experience of standard form construction contracts (NEC3, NEC4, JCT) sufficient to advise both sales and procurement teams in a timely and accessible manner., • Demonstrable experience of change management, effectively designing and implementing standard pre- and post- contracting processes and procedures including contracting risk management approach within a commercial legal team and across the business. Don’t worry if you don’t meet every requirement. We’re building a workplace where everyone can thrive. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply, even if your experience doesn’t tick every box. Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Cellnex Telecom is a leader in communication, technology and innovation and employs over 2000 people. We want everyone to feel valued by creating a culture of inclusion and belonging. We do this by empowering all our people to be authentic and share their ideas and experiences to ensure we have diversity of perspective. Only by doing this will we be a truly innovative forward-thinking organisation. Who Are We? Cellnex is Europe’s and the UK’s largest and fastest-growing independent owner and neutral operator of wireless telecoms infrastructure and is integral to the successful rollout of 5G. With the wireless infrastructure foundation that we deliver across rural and urban areas, Cellnex UK helps to connect everyone, everywhere - reducing digital inequality and supporting socio-economic growth. Our networks and solutions are built to be fit for now and the future so that the UK can prosper. We are a business built on commercial and technical innovation, ambition and sustainable growth. We provide high-speed connectivity for sports stadia, shopping centres, campuses, railways, ports and even in the air. Whenever you're out in public, and you call a loved one, scroll through social media, watch a funny video or check if your train is running on time, there's a high chance that our infrastructure is enabling your connection. Agency Notice Please note that agency support is not required for this role, and unsolicited candidate submissions will not be considered. All candidate referrals must be submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

Senior Business Development Manager Reading, Berkshire (Hybrid working) About Us Driven by our mission to use innovation to prosper the community, we are passionate about challenging traditional methods and delivering unrivalled service. With consistent growth of over 20% year-on-year for nearly two decades, we have become the leading Balcony Specialist in the UK market and are on a growth journey to become the balcony of choice globally beginning with our expansion into Canada. We are passionate about supporting our people to thrive and grow in their roles. You could be joining a business that uses success to give back, supporting charitable initiatives and donations all year long. If youre simply looking for another job, this isnt the role for you. But if youre seeking the best opportunity for your future career, apply now. Our values: Deliver We do what we say well do. Initiative We encourage everyone to use their initiative. Appreciation We value performance and commitment. Learn We take time to learn lessons and have the courage to change. Support We support others to avoid blame. We are now looking for a Senior Business Development Manager to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis, working Monday Friday, 7.30 am 4.30 pm. This is a hybrid role with at least three days per week in our Reading office. The Benefits - Competitive salary - Discretionary bonus scheme - Company car (salary sacrifice) - Hybrid working with three days in the office - 24 days holiday plus bank holidays - Buy-holiday scheme - Pension - Private healthcare (after probation) - Free onsite parking This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially astute sales professional with B2B expertise to join our expanding organisation. Youll be joining us at a pivotal moment, as we expand both our UK presence and our international reach, giving you the chance to shape new markets, influence strategic direction, and elevate your career alongside a business thats continually raising the bar. And, with a generous bonus scheme that recognises the impact you make, youll see real rewards for the contribution you bring to a team that values initiative, expertise, and meaningful results. So, if youre ready to play a defining role in a forward-thinking organisation and take your career to the next level, wed love to hear from you. The Role As our Senior Business Development Manager, you will secure high-value opportunities within the construction sector to drive revenue growth and strengthen our market position. Overseeing the full business development lifecycle, you will work closely with developers, contractors, and architects, providing early technical and commercial guidance and ensuring projects start strong and move smoothly through the pipeline. Specifically, you will guide clients through their early project discussions, shaping solutions that meet their needs and preparing well-considered proposals before ensuring a seamless handover to other teams. With future opportunities in mind, you will keep the pipeline accurate and up to date, provide reliable forecasts that support strategic decision-making, and ensure reporting and CRM activity enable sustained business growth. Additionally, you will: - Keep all assigned calls up to date with no overdue actions - Build strong product knowledge and confidently answer technical questions - Lead external design meetings and respond to client queries - Report on activity and the effectiveness of the Gold Customer programme - Work collaboratively with the team to support shared goals and improvements About You To be considered as our Senior Business Development Manager, you will need: - Proven success in B2B business development or sales - Experience managing a pipeline with a track record of revenue achievement - A data-driven, digitally fluent approach with experience using CRM systems - Strong commercial awareness and strategic negotiation ability - Demonstrable relationship-building skills - Confident communication skills with strong presentation and storytelling ability - Excellent organisational and time-management skills - Proficiency in MS Office Suite - A full, valid driving licence (clean preferred) Please note, construction industry experience is desirable. Other organisations may call this role Senior B2B Sales Executive, BDM, Account Director, Construction Business Development Manager, Construction Sales Executive, or Strategic Account Manager. Webrecruit and Sapphire Balconies are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be. So, if you want to advance your career as a Senior Business Development Manager, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency. TPBN1_UKTJ

Commercial Manager Burghfield, near Reading, Berkshire Permanent - Full Time On-site NG Bailey have a vacancy for a Commercial Manager to join us on a nuclear project in Burghfield near Reading . The successful applicant will implement best commercial practices to maintain and maximise, the profitability and financial performance of medium to large Project/s for NG Bailey’s Strategic Projects Engineering Division . Due to the nature of the project the successful applicant will be required to obtain security clearance in order to work on this site, therefore we can only consider British nationals, who have not worked outside the UK in the last 5 years. Ensure that our safety first and foremost message is visible and alive through all activities. Ensure the accuracy and rationality of all project level risk and opportunity schedules. Identify measures to protect the company and improve contract profitability. Manage the implementation of identified mitigation and enhancement, and report back to the business. Provide leadership to the commercial team, maximising potential of both the teams and the individuals within them. Build and maintain high level mutually beneficial customer, key supplier and vendor relationships. Carry out negotiations with customers on contract terms, valuation of works, and final account settlement. Attend contract reviews and assist with ensuring the accuracy and integrity of costs and values forecast by project teams. Assist the Commercial Director with preparation and updating of business plans and local management accounts. Ensure all records are generated and maintained, using records to avoid or manage disputes. Monitor and manage the commercial performance of the project and project commercial staff Work with project commercial team to prepare the commercial plan, ensuring all identified contract obligations, conditions precedent and risks are communicated and understood by the project team. Be responsible for the submission of applications for payment, reporting to the finance function on when and how much is to be received. Ensure payment is received in line with the contract. Manage the ongoing commercial aspects of subcontracts, including agreement of terms and conditions. What we’re looking for : Significant experience of responsibility for the commercial performance of construction projects Experience of NEC 4 contracts (preferred) Experience of managing a team BSC/Degree/equivalent (desirable) Next Steps: As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.c272c101-f45c-4783-b4a0-50ad222b87c0

Construction Director (M&E Projects) Burghfield – Reading Permanent – Full time NG Bailey have an exciting opportunity for a Construction Director to join our Strategic Projects division on a technically challenging new build project, that has gone through several phases of development and is now looking to conclude its initial scope of works. NG Bailey has responsibility for Mechanical, Piping and Equipment, Electrical, and Instrumentation Erection Works; including engineering, procurement, and construction. As well as Setting to Work and final acceptance testing. There are multiple interfaces and coordination points around scope for the Building Services elements and Process Plant and Equipment. NG Bailey take a lead role as the MEP experts . Therefore, we are looking for a self-motivated & resilient director with an extensive Mechanical & Electrical background to support us in finishing strong and setting us up for further projects with this prestigious client. NG Bailey is working towards a 2030 Strategy and the Strategic Projects business which forms part of the Engineering/Built Environment Division is focussed on self-delivery of large-scale nuclear projects. The opportunity to develop and grow within the business is therefore incredible from initial works to the several follow-on contracts on this project that are currently being finalised, and these once again draw upon the engineering expertise of NG Bailey through Early Contractor Involvement to take the schemes through approval. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Drive Health and Safety leadership throughout the project to establish a safety culture and ensure that the safety first and foremost message is visible and alive in people and processes. Participate in bid activities in conjunction with the work winning team and processes; to ensure a professional, profitable, successful bid which provides agreed levels of turnover and meets customer expectations. Lead the team in carrying out an effective review of the project scope of works including installation methods, to ensure the precise provision of the customer’s requirements, ensuring that customer objectives are identified, understood and cascaded throughout the project delivery team. Identify and manage project risks and opportunities, ensuring that these are commercially mitigated or enhanced to provide a clear and up to date risk position. Communicating this risk position to internal and external stakeholders effectively. Lead the team to effectively manage the appointed specialist sub-contractors and ensure the work is being carried out safely to the specification and programme. Develop effective, sustainable relationships with key sub-contractor organisations. Provide engaging and authentic leadership in all aspects of your role; deliver business strategy by gaining involvement in company initiatives and communications. Provide clear direction and leadership for the project delivery team; through provision of objectives, responsibilities and accountabilities, managing performance accordingly. Offer guidance and feedback to maximise the performance of the team. Lead Contract reviews, to deliver high quality, succinct and relevant management information which provides clarity and assurance to internal and external stakeholders. Ensure the accuracy and integrity of costs, values and programme forecasts, implementing actions which mitigate risk and maximise profitability. In conjunction with the Commercial Director prepare and update business plans and local management accounts. Build a respected and valued reputation that develops positive long-term relationships with esteemed customers by understanding their strategic and project requirements. Create a culture within the project team to ensure that our solutions and methodologies support these requirements and that exceptional customer satisfaction is evidenced throughout the project. Maintain clear direction and leadership to drive the safe and successful completion of the project within agreed timescales, agreed budgets and to meet specification and customer requirements; ensuring that the project is closed out in accordance with the requirements of PLAT. Ensure that project defects are closed out in a timely manner to maintain client relationships and project profitability. What we’re looking for : Relevant Professional Accreditation (PM, Construction, Engineering) and extensive MEP experience (Mechanical or Electrical Core Discipline). Proven track record at managerial level with experience of self-delivery in large scale projects preferably in nuclear or similarly regulated sectors. Understanding of MMC and Offsite principles as well as EPC projects with Profit and Loss responsibilities. A leader to support the development of the team in line with our values and a with strong desire to grow and develop themselves with the business Experienced in delivering and operating at a Leadership Level, monitoring KPIs, oversight of Supply Chain and Workforce Delivery, prior experience handling IR matters is also desirable. Next Steps: As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we vc272c101-f45c-4783-b4a0-50ad222b87c0

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