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Role: Service Charge Accounts Manager Location: Birmingham Salary: Competitive Salary, plus benefits Contract: Permanent Hours: Monday to Friday – 9am to 5pm (35 hours per week) Why FirstPort? FirstPort, are on an ambitious journey to redefine excellence in UK residential property management. We are committed to elevating and resetting industry standards to be the most trusted and professional residential property management company. By joining us as a Service Charge Accounts Manager, you will play a pivotal role in achieving our vision: • Impactful Work: You will directly support FirstPort’s mission to elevate industry standards and provide an exceptional service to our customers., • Professional Growth: With access to accredited training and development programmes, you will be empowered to reach your potential., • Supportive Environment: We foster a culture where collaboration and innovation thrive, ensuring you feel valued and supported every step of the way., • A Future of Opportunity: Be part of a forward-thinking organisation that is shaping the future of residential property management in the UK. At the core of everything we do are our leadership principles: • Collaborative: We work together, combining expertise to deliver outstanding outcomes for our customers, • Consistent: We deliver dependable results, building trust with customers and colleagues., • Simple: We simplify the complex, ensuring our financial processes are straightforward and understood., • Clear: We communicate with clarity, making information accessible and transparent to all stakeholders. Your Role, Your Impact As a Service Charge Accounts Manager, you will be required to provide all aspects of financial reporting and analysis for our developments, collaborating with key stakeholders. You will also manage a team of service charge accountants ensuring business objectives are met, alongside legislative guidance. Key Responsibilities: • Team Leadership and Performance: Lead and support team members to achieve high performance, including conducting performance reviews, coaching for skill development, and addressing issues in line with HR policies., • Data Management and Reporting: Use reporting tools to manage workloads, ensure data accuracy, and create regular reports on team progress and challenges to inform decisions., • Goal Monitoring and Decision-Making: Monitor KPIs to ensure team goals are met, analyse data to balance workloads, and make confident decisions that align with organisational objectives., • Communication and Issue Resolution: Communicate effectively with the team and stakeholders to resolve issues promptly, including organising and leading calls to address unresolved queries. Required Skills & Qualifications: • 2 years of experience within a Service Charge position at a managerial level, • Proficiency in using reporting tools (e.g., Excel, BI tools, or other relevant platforms) to track and manage team performance. What’s in it for you? Our customers deserve the best and the same applies to our people. We will provide you with the technology, training and support that you need to do your job well. We offer competitive salaries and a range of benefit packages depending on the grade of your role, such as private medical insurance, pension contributions and life assurance. In addition, we also offer a range of exclusive discounts on extra benefits to help you, and your family make the most of your money, safeguard your future and look after your health, including discounted gym membership for all colleagues. Diversity We’re committed to promoting diversity at FirstPort and recruit on merit. We will ensure we make any adjustments that we can to support both through the recruitment and on-boarding process. Ready to make a difference? If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a difference we’d love to hear from you! All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK without restrictions, and documented evidence of eligibility will be required. Join us at FirstPort, where we not only manage properties but strive to lead and transform the industry. Together, we can make a difference – for our customers, our colleagues, and the future of residential property management in the UK. Elevate your career. Reset the standard. Join FirstPort.

Elevation Recruitment Group are pleased to be once again supporting a well-established, high-performing manufacturing business in the West Midlands, with the appointment of a Business Unit Manager for their Machine Shop. This is a pivotal senior leadership role with full operational accountability across safety, quality, delivery and cost. Reporting into the Manufacturing Manager, you’ll take ownership of the machine shop production area, leading Production Managers and their teams to deliver against operational KPIs. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll balance strategic oversight with daily execution, ensuring plans are delivered, standards are upheld, and performance continues to improve. You’ll be responsible for: • Leading all HSE activity, driving a strong safety culture and ensuring legislative compliance, • Owning quality performance, process control and standard work adherence, • Delivering against throughput, OTIF and productivity targets, • Managing labour planning in line with budget and demand, • Full shift P&L accountability and cost control, • Capacity modelling and bottleneck identification, • Driving continuous improvement initiatives across the business, • Leading, coaching and developing Production Managers, • Managing performance, absence, recruitment and succession planning, • Supporting customer interactions and resolving operational issue, • Working closely with Engineering, Planning, Quality, Finance, HR and CI teams We're looking for experienced Manufacturing Management / Operational Management level individuals for this role. You'll be able to demonstrate experience in: • A background within a complex, fast-paced manufacturing environment (aerospace/automotive/high reg exposure advantageous). Experience within a large machine shop is preferable but not essential, • Experience working within a unionised environment, • Leadership of multi-shift, large headcount operations, • Strong knowledge of ISO systems and HSEQ frameworks, • Demonstrable experience managing large budgets, project/CAPEX initiatives, labour models and productivity, • A track record of driving continuous improvement using Lean tools (FMEA, 5S, Six Sigma, structured problem solving), • The ability to translate high-level business goals into daily operational plans This is a great opportunity to lead a fast paced, high performance production environment within a global specialist manufacturer. Elevation Recruitment Group is a specialist recruitment consultancy that helps people build long-term, successful careers. We work across a wide range of industries and disciplines with a focus on making recruitment feel more human, more honest and more effective. We are specialists in every function and experts in every hire. Check out our website to find out more.

Senior Registered Building Inspector West Midlands Full-time | Permanent £51,356 + £5k Market Supplement. Building Control / Built Environment An established building consultancy organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Registered Building Inspector to join its Building Control function at a pivotal time for the profession. This is a senior, hands‑on role suited to an RBI looking to apply their technical expertise, support team development, and contribute to safe, compliant and sustainable buildings across a varied portfolio of projects. The Role You will undertake the full range of duties expected of a Registered Building Inspector, operating in line with: The Building Act 1984 Building Safety Act 2022 RBCA regulations, Operational Standards and professional codes of conduct You will manage both restricted and unrestricted activities, advise a wide range of stakeholders, and play a mentoring role within the team. Key responsibilities include: Carrying out site inspections and plan checking in accordance with Building Regulations Providing expert technical advice to developers, clients and internal stakeholders Dealing with dangerous structures, including participation in an out‑of‑hours rota Liaising with fire authorities, planning, utilities and other statutory bodies Supporting service performance, financial monitoring and fee recovery Assisting with workload allocation and supervision of colleagues Maintaining accurate digital records and reports Preparing evidence and supporting enforcement action where required The role involves autonomous working across site, office and remote locations. About You You will be: A Registered Building Inspector, holding a minimum Class 2D licence (or above) Experienced in both site‑based and office‑based functions under the Building Regulations Confident working with complex legislation, including dangerous structures Comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels, even in challenging situations An effective mentor who understands the limits of their own competence You will also need: Strong written and verbal communication skills Good digital capability (e.g. Microsoft or equivalent systems) Excellent time management and planning skills A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle Why Apply? Join a respected building consultancy with a strong public‑interest focus Work on varied and meaningful projects that support safety, accessibility and sustainability Opportunities for professional development and licence progression Flexible working options considered Inclusive employer with a strong commitment to equality, diversity and wellbeing

We are currently seeking an Assistant HR Business Partner to join a busy HR Advisory Services team in South Birmingham on a 12-month fixed term contract to start in July (although this can be flexible). This is a full-time position (37.5 hours per week) and offers hybrid working (2 days home working) and a salary of up to £48,822 per annum. This is a pivotal role in delivering a comprehensive HR service across a large organisation, providing expert advice and guidance on a wide range of employee-related issues and supporting strategic HR initiatives. Key Responsibilities: • Providing timely, expert advice to managers on HR matters such as performance, sickness, conduct, grievance, TUPE, and probation, • Leading or supporting HR projects, driving process efficiencies and service improvements, • Undertaking employee consultations for TUPE and redundancy processes, • Collaborating with HR colleagues to resolve complex employee relations issues, • Analysing HR data to identify trends and propose improvements, • Coaching managers on HR processes and develop tools to enhance their capability, • Acting as a role model for organisational values, promoting equality and diversity About You: • Demonstrated HR advisory experience across a broad range of HR areas, • Degree-level qualification or equivalent, plus CIPD qualification (or willingness to progress to Level 7), • Strong knowledge of HR practice, employment legislation, and organisational policy, • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills, • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work proactively in a fast-paced environment, • Highly proficient IT skills, including MS Office, • Commitment to continuous professional development and fostering an inclusive culture Benefits: • 40 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays), • 14% employer pension contribution, • Flexible start/finish times and working patterns Key Details: • Location: South Birmingham (2 days home working), • Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week), • Salary: Up to £48,822 per annum, • Contract Type: 12 month contract If the above seems a good fit for your experience then please get in touch today! James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role. At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Registered Manager - Children’s Residential Care Location: Birmingham Competitive Salary + Bonus Potential The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Registered Manager to take the lead in a children’s residential home supporting young people with social, emotional and behavioural needs. This is a pivotal leadership appointment with full responsibility for the service, offering the chance to raise standards, develop a strong team culture, and create meaningful, lasting outcomes for young people. The Role As Registered Manager, you will: • Take ownership of the daily operations of the home, • Lead, coach and motivate a committed care team, • Build a safe, stable and supportive environment for young people, • Promote a culture focused on accountability, consistency and progress Compliance & Quality • Ensure the home remains fully compliant with Ofsted regulations and quality standards, • Oversee safeguarding procedures, risk management and incident reporting, • Maintain robust care plans, assessments and all key documentation, • Lead on inspections and drive continuous service improvement Leadership & Operations • Oversee recruitment, rota planning and staffing structure, • Conduct supervisions, appraisals and staff development reviews, • Manage budgets, occupancy levels and overall operational performance, • Work closely with senior leaders to support growth and strategic plans Stakeholder Engagement • Develop effective relationships with Local Authorities, Ofsted and external professionals, • Act as a strong ambassador for the home and uphold its reputation, • Ensure clear and professional communication with families and stakeholders What We’re Looking For • Previous experience as a Registered Manager within a children’s residential setting, • Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and inspection requirements, • Experience supporting young people with SEMH and complex needs, • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management or working towards it, • A confident leader with a track record of improving standards and outcomes What’s On Offer • Competitive salary with performance-based bonus potential, • The autonomy to lead and shape your own service, • Backing from an experienced and supportive senior leadership team, • Genuine long-term career progression within a growing organisation Apply Now If you are an experienced Registered Manager ready to take ownership, lead a strong team, and make a real difference, apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.

Elevation Recruitment Group are pleased to be once again supporting a well-established, high-performing manufacturing business in the West Midlands, with the appointment of a Operations Manager. This is a pivotal senior leadership role with full operational accountability across safety, quality, delivery and cost. Reporting into the Manufacturing Manager, you’ll take ownership of multiple production areas, leading Production Managers and their teams to deliver against operational KPIs. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll balance strategic oversight with daily execution, ensuring plans are delivered, standards are upheld, and performance continues to improve. You’ll be responsible for: • Leading all HSE activity, driving a strong safety culture and ensuring legislative compliance, • Owning quality performance, process control and standard work adherence, • Delivering against throughput, OTIF and productivity targets, • Managing labour planning in line with budget and demand, • Full shift P&L accountability and cost control, • Capacity modelling and bottleneck identification, • Driving continuous improvement initiatives across the business, • Leading, coaching and developing Production Managers, • Managing performance, absence, recruitment and succession planning, • Supporting customer interactions and resolving operational issue, • Working closely with Engineering, Planning, Quality, Finance, HR and CI teams We're looking for experienced Manufacturing Management / Operational Management level individuals for this role. You'll be able to demonstrate experience in: • A background within a complex, fast-paced manufacturing environment (aerospace/automotive/high reg exposure advantageous). Heavy industry or primary metals manufacturing is highly preferred, • Experience working within a unionised environment, • Leadership of multi-shift, large headcount operations, • Strong knowledge of ISO systems and HSEQ frameworks, • Demonstrable experience managing large budgets, project/CAPEX initiatives, labour models and productivity, • A track record of driving continuous improvement using Lean tools (FMEA, 5S, Six Sigma, structured problem solving), • The ability to translate high-level business goals into daily operational plans This is a great opportunity to lead a fast paced, high performance production environment within a global specialist manufacturer. Elevation Recruitment Group is a specialist recruitment consultancy that helps people build long-term, successful careers. We work across a wide range of industries and disciplines with a focus on making recruitment feel more human, more honest and more effective. We are specialists in every function and experts in every hire. Check out our website to find out more.

Assistant Manager – Security Operations Centre (SOC) Assistant Manager – IGH Location: Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester Capability: Consulting Experience Level: Assistant Manager Type: Full Time Service Line: IGH Consulting Contract type: Permanent Job description Base Location: Birmingham/Bristol/Manchester – up to 4 days a week in the office. Other Office locations available nationally: The Security Operations Centre - Assistant Manager role will provide the pivotal function of planning, designing, building and sustaining SOC and Next-Generation SOC services, operating within the uppermost levels of Government. You will work as part of an elite team of specialists, advising government and industry clients on their largest, most complex, and highest profile strategic issues. Our team combines deep sector insight, expert consulting capabilities and trusted client relationships to design and implement solutions that span all aspects of our clients’ operations. We become immersed in our clients' organisations, applying sector knowledge and technology solutions to deliver the best possible outcomes and get it right first time. Operating from Birmingham, Bristol or Manchester we do work that matters, providing technical and advisory expertise to help our clients securely craft and deploy security control systems and operations technology. Why Join KPMG as an Assistant Manager within our Cyber Security function? Cyber security is one of the areas which KPMG has identified for tremendous investment and growth. Our clients face a challenging cyber threat and look to us to help them understand and respond to that threat. This is an opportunity to join a high performing team that works with a wide variety of clients, including Defence and National Security, which is a KPMG priority sector. That means we are a fast-growing team which presents exciting opportunities for a manager to lead impactful projects, drive our ambitious growth agenda and seek career progression. We are looking for an assistant manager who possesses high quality consulting skills and a record of delivering outstanding results when leading complex consulting projects focused on delivering Security Operations engagements and to support KPMG’s growth in this market. What will you be doing? • Support projects, or Security Operations workstreams within a larger programme, consulting with Partners, Directors and Senior Managers where appropriate., • Plan and shape the delivery of engagements, including work plans, timelines, project management and resource allocations., • Provide input on security operations capabilities and services., • Build and manage relationships with clients on a daily basis., • Drive the development of propositions and assets, bringing a National Security perspective to them. What will you need to do it? • Technical background, willingness to learn, and experience within a Security Operations Centre (SOC)., • Understanding of SOC tools and technologies, such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR and threat intelligence platforms., • Proven experience of managing SOC services and delivering improvements within a SOC environment., • Experience bringing a technology perspective to a broad range of client issues, demonstrating how technology can be used to address problems and realise opportunities., • Proven ability to support the development and delivery of security operating models that enable clients to get the most from their technology estate. Due to the nature of the work, it is essential for applicants to hold High Level current 'National Security Vetting’ aligned to a National Security organisation. Skills we’d love to see/Amazing Extras: • Managing teams, including the ability to structure complex projects., • Clear record of achievement and progression in a consulting firm or in a comparable environment within industry., • Degree level qualified, MSc in Information Security, IT or relevant STEM subjects., • Relevant cybersecurity certifications., • Consulting experience within a ‘Big 4’ consultancy, or mid-tier firm. Our Locations: We are open to talk to Security Operations talent across the country but our core hubs for this role are: • Birmingham, • Bristol, • Manchester Diversity and Inclusion: KPMG is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We believe that a diverse workforce is essential to our success and that everyone should have the opportunity to reach their full potential. Application To discuss this or wider Consulting roles with our recruitment team, all you need to do is apply, create a profile, upload your CV and begin to make your mark with KPMG. Find out more: Within Consulting we have a range of divisions and specialisms. Click the links to find out more below:

We’re Hiring: Business Development Manager – Licensing (Remote | United Kingdom) Are you passionate about translating cutting-edge science into strategic partnerships? We’re working with a fast-growing, innovation-driven biotech organization seeking a Business Development Manager – Licensing to play a pivotal role in expanding their global footprint. This is a unique opportunity to operate at the intersection of science and business, driving licensing and commercialization strategies for a diverse portfolio of advanced antibody assets across areas such as immuno-oncology, autoimmune diseases, neurology, and more. What You’ll Do • Identify and develop external opportunities including out-licensing and co-development deals, • Lead business case development, including strategic analysis, risk assessment, and executive recommendations, • Drive cross-functional due diligence and alliance management across R&D, Clinical, Regulatory, and Finance, • Manage deal processes end-to-end: from initial outreach to negotiation and closure, • Shape and refine business development & licensing strategy aligned with corporate goals, • Represent the organization at global conferences and build strong industry partnerships What We’re Looking For • PhD in pharmacology, immunology, cancer biology, or related field, • Strong expertise in antibody drug discovery and development, • Ability to translate complex biological data into compelling licensing narratives, • Familiarity with modalities such as mAbs, bispecifics, and ADCs, • Strategic mindset with the ability to align science with market opportunities, • Bilingual in Mandarin and English If you’re ready to shape the future of biotech partnerships and drive meaningful innovation, we’d love to hear from you. Interested? Apply or reach out directly to learn more. 📩

Senior Data Engineer Remote UK, £90,000 to £100,000 This is an opportunity to join a fast scaling, digital first consumer platform at a pivotal point in its data journey. They are investing heavily in their data infrastructure and are building a high performing, software led data engineering team to support real time, high volume analytics across the business. You will have genuine influence over how data engineering is done, working on modern tooling and best practice from day one. The Company They are a UK based, consumer facing digital platform operating in a highly regulated online environment. Since launching less than a decade ago, the business has grown rapidly, supported by significant recent funding and a strong focus on product, user experience and responsible engagement. Data is central to their growth strategy, and they are building a modern, scalable analytics platform to support this ambition. The team operates fully remotely across the UK and Europe. The Role • Design, build and own end to end data pipelines supporting real time and batch analytics, • Work on high volume, low latency data use cases with a strong focus on reliability and scalability, • Develop production grade data solutions using software engineering best practices such as CI/CD, testing and version control, • Contribute to the design of data models and analytics layers used across the business, • Help implement and mature staging, testing and deployment processes across the data platform, • Strong commercial experience as a data engineer in modern, cloud based environments, • Advanced Python and SQL, with experience using PySpark or similar distributed processing frameworks, • Experience building and maintaining data pipelines in AWS using services such as S3, Glue or EKS, • Hands on experience with modern analytics stacks such as Snowflake, dbt and Iceberg, • Familiarity with orchestration tools such as Dagster or Airflow, • Strong understanding of data modelling concepts and analytics best practice, • The chance to help shape a growing data platform and engineering culture, • Clear progression opportunities as the data team continues to expand If you are a Senior Data Engineer looking to make a real impact in a growing, product led business, apply now to learn more about the opportunity.

Electrical Contracts Manager Company Overview: Network are a well-established service provider specialising in national catering equipment and engineering services. Having recently celebrated 25 years in business Network have become a trusted partner for blue-chip clients across the UK. Working closely with leading manufacturers, the company have an excellent reputation for providing high-quality services and solutions. Employing a large team of field engineers who are trained on a vast range of specialist catering equipment. Network are part of the Airedale Group who offer the complete end to end solution in providing commercial kitchens across the food service industry. If you are looking for job security and the scope to progress, we offer excellent career opportunities as a rapidly growing group of businesses, employing 700 people across the UK. Job Overview: The Electrical Contracts Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping and evolving the electrical work of the business. This role will not only focus on managing electrical contracts for Network but also seek to expand and integrate electrical expertise across various other areas within the group. Responsible for managing electrical works carried out at our customer sites and leading a team of 21 Field Engineers to ensure work is completed on time, within budget, and to the required standards. The position will be customer facing, producing quotations, providing progress reports, ensuring service level agreements are met and making recommendations to our clients. We are seeking an experienced professional who has the vision and drive to help grow the department and win new business. Proven experience in leading a team whilst remaining hands on with day-to-day operations. Details: • Permanent contract, full-time, • Competitive salary, • Company Van, • 23 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, increasing to 26 days with service, • Private health insurance and a healthcare cash plan, • Retail discounts on a wide range of products and services, • Life insurance cover worth 2x your annual basic salary, • Health and Wellbeing Support Programme Key Responsibilities: • Lead and supervise a team of 21 electrical field technicians., • Assign jobs, set deadlines, and monitor the performance of team members to ensure productivity and quality., • Conduct site inspections and provide technical support to your field service team., • Produce quotations and proposals for electrical works, ensuring they are accurate, competitive, and aligned with client needs., • Act as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring their needs are met., • Identify cost-saving opportunities and manage the financial aspects of the electrical work., • Help grow the electrical services department by identifying opportunities to secure new contracts or expand existing ones., • Track project progress, manage timelines, and address any potential delays., • Provide clients with regular updates and recommendations to address any issues or opportunities for improvement., • Ensure that all electrical work complies with industry regulations, safety standards, and internal quality protocols. Experience Required: • An approved Electrician, working at supervisory or management level., • Excellent leadership skills., • Strong communication skills with ability to influence best practice., • Flexibility to travel and work across various customer sites within the UK., • Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical schematics and diagrams., • Valid driver's license and clean driving record., • 18th Edition Electrical Regulations., • City and Guilds 2391., • City and Guilds 2377 PAT Testing.

AI Engineer (Remote, UK-based) About the Company We’re an AI-driven technology company building solutions that help organisations resolve complex issues—before they become costly or high-risk. Backed by leading investors and already generating revenue, the business is scaling quickly across multiple sectors—making this an opportunity to join at a pivotal stage and shape a fast-growing product. The Team & How You’ll Work You’ll collaborate closely with senior technical leadership and work alongside Product, Design, and AI specialists in a highly cross-functional environment. • ~80% hands-on development, ~20% architecture and system design, • Agile setup with 2-week sprints, standups, and retrospectives, • Strong engineering culture with dedicated time for technical debt What You’ll Do • Design and build AI-powered systems to solve complex problems, • Ensure privacy and security are embedded at every level, • Deliver scalable, maintainable, high-quality software, • Explore and implement new AI tools, frameworks, and models What We’re Looking For • Strong expertise in Python, • Experience building and deploying applications in production cloud environments, • Solid system design skills (scalability, security, performance), • Hands-on experience with AI-driven applications (e.g. LLMs, agents), • Ability to balance speed with long-term code quality Nice to Have • Experience with AWS, • Familiarity with multi-agent systems, • Exposure to enterprise compliance frameworks

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Design Engineer to join a forward-thinking global engineering team focused on delivering innovative design projects to the highest technical standards. The Lead Design Engineer plays a pivotal part in leading and coordinating design efforts, overseeing e

We’re looking for an experienced and quality-driven.In this pivotal role, you’ll be responsible for producing clear, compelling and compliant responses to PQQs and ITTs, developing win themes, and ensuring proposals fully reflect the organisation’s strengths.Working closely with Business Devel

Strategic leadership opportunity | Global manufacturing capabilities \n Birmingham\n c.£90,000 + bonus & benefits\n\nHead of Manufacturing Operations\n\n We are pleased to be working with our client to recruit a Head of Manufacturing Operations for a key leadership role within a well-established and internationally recognised manufacturing organisation. Based in Birmingham, this Head of Manufacturing Operations position offers the opportunity to take full ownership of operational performance within a dynamic production environment and play a pivotal role in delivering strategic growth and operational excellence.\n\nThe Company\n\n Our client is a globally respected manufacturer operating within the electrical and industrial components sector, supplying high-quality engineered products to customers across multiple international markets. With a strong reputation for innovation, quality and sustainability, the business combines global reach with a collaborative and forward-thinking culture. Continued investment in manufacturing capability and operational excellence makes this an exciting time to join the organisation as Head of Manufacturing Operations.\n\nThe Role\n\n Reporting to the Managing Director, the Head of Manufacturing Operations will lead all core operational functions across the manufacturing facility, including Production, QHSE, Planning & Purchasing and Continuous Improvement.\n\nThe Head of Manufacturing Operations will be responsible for driving operational strategy, ensuring the highest safety and quality standards and delivering improvements in productivity, efficiency and customer delivery performance.\n\nKey responsibilities include:\n\nLeading cross-functional operational teams across Production, QHSE, Planning & Purchasing and Continuous Improvement\nDeveloping and executing operational strategies aligned with the company's long-term growth plans\nDriving lean manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement across production operations\nEnsuring production schedules and operational resources meet customer demand and delivery targets\nPromoting a strong "Safety First" culture and ensuring compliance with all health, safety and environmental standards\nLeading process and performance improvements to enhance productivity, product quality and cost efficiency\nOverseeing multiple manufacturing cells and toolroom operations while ensuring optimal performance across the facility\nDeveloping and mentoring operational teams while fostering a culture of engagement, accountability and performanceThe Person:\n\n To be successful in the Head of Manufacturing Operations role, candidates will demonstrate a strong track record of leadership within a manufacturing operations environment and a passion for driving operational excellence.\n\nKey requirements include:\n\nStrong leadership capability with the ability to influence, develop teams and deliver results\nA data-driven and analytical approach to decision-making and problem solving\nA hands-on leadership style with the ability to drive change and improve operational performanceHow to Apply\n\n This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected international manufacturing organisation and play a key role in shaping operational strategy and performance. To apply for the Head of Manufacturing Operations position, please submit your CV for consideration quoting reference 10339

Senior Geotechnical Engineer Birmingham | £40,000 - £50,000 An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join a leading multidisciplinary consultancy based in Birmingham. This role offers the chance to take a key position within a growing geotechnical team, working across a diverse portfolio of design-led projects. You will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality geotechnical solutions across sectors including infrastructure, residential, commercial, and energy. The Role • Lead and manage geotechnical design projects from concept through to completion, • Undertake and oversee detailed geotechnical analysis and design (foundations, retaining structures, slope stability, ground improvement), • Interpret ground investigation data and produce technical reports, • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, • Liaise with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams, • Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, or related field, • Chartered or working towards chartership (ICE/IGS or similar), • Strong background in geotechnical design within a consultancy environment, • Proven experience in delivering complex design projects, • Proficiency in relevant geotechnical software (e.g. GeoStudio, PLAXIS, or similar), • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, • Clear progression pathway to Principal level, • Opportunity to work on high-profile and technically challenging projects, • Support towards chartership and continued professional development

Mechanical Design Engineer\nBirmingham, West Midlands\n£45,000 - £50,000 per annum (depending on experience)\nPermanent position\n\nRole Summary:\n\nWe are currently looking for an experienced and talented Mechanical Design Engineer, utilising Solidworks CAD package with natural problem-solving skills, a technical background, and strong experience in an engineering/manufacturing environment.\n\nYour role:\n\nAs a Mechanical Design Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in the continued development of the Design Department and have a positive impact on the manufacture of high-quality bespoke engineered products.\n\nYou’ll use unique and innovative design methods to create the best design solution for manufacturing, using your existing Engineering knowledge and experience to continuously look for and suggest ways to improve.\n\nResponsibilities include:\n\n * Using Solidworks CAD package to create concept designs & virtual prototypes of a wide range of products for client approval\n\n * Taking initial concept designs to completion\n\n * Produce technical drawings for manufacturing (internal & external processes), and installation\n\n * Liaising with production and installation teams\n\n * Work with Project Managers to ensure deadlines are met and designs are produced efficiently,\n\n * Produce detailed requisition lists for procurement\n\nKey Skills required:\n\n * A strong background of Mechanical Engineering Design experience\n\n * Ideally a minimum of 3 years SolidWorks experience will be required\n\n * Previous knowledge of metal fabrication, welding and sheet metal folding processes\n\n * The ability to carry out mechanical calculations\n\n * Familiarity with the design approval process and the issue of production drawings to ensure the best manufacturing and installation processes are used\n\n * Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills\n\n * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills\n\n * A strong team-player with a drive to succeed\n\n * Flexible working attitude\n\n * Excellent time management skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritise work\n\n * Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office\n\nAdditional knowledge / skills (Beneficial but not Essential) include:\n\n * FEA Element Analysis\n\n * AutoCAD\n\n * Laser cutting processes including exporting dxf’s\n\n * Manufacturing engineering\n\n * ISO 9001 regulations and compliance\n\n * BSEN 1090 standards\n\n * Machine Directives\n\n * Electrical control systems & actuators\n\n * Hydraulics & pneumatics\n\nIf you are looking for your next career role in Mechanical Design Engineering, and would like to be a key part of a supportive and constantly evolving business, then please apply with your up to date CV

A respected multidisciplinary consultancy based in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Project Manager to strengthen their growing team. This Senior Project Manager role offers the opportunity to deliver a diverse range of projects across sectors including residential, education, and heritage.\n\nThe Senior Project Manager will join a well-established consultancy known for its collaborative culture and strong client relationships. The construction Senior Project Manager will play a pivotal role in leading key schemes and supporting the continued growth of the Birmingham office.\n\nYou must have prior construction consultancy experience to be considered for this role.\n\nThe Senior Project Manager's role\n\nThe Senior Project Manager will lead projects from inception through to completion, ensuring successful delivery against programme, budget, and quality expectations. The Senior Project Manager will manage client relationships, oversee procurement strategies, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.\n\nThe Senior Project Manager will also contribute to business development, mentor junior team members, and ensure best practice is maintained across all project stages.\n\nThe Senior Project Manager\n\nThe Senior Project Manager will ideally have:\n\nExperience as a Senior Project Manager within a construction consultancy\nChartered status (MRICS, MAPM or equivalent) or working towards\nStrong knowledge of contract administration and project delivery\nExcellent client-facing and leadership skills\nExperience across multiple sectors such as residential, education, or heritageYou must have prior construction consultancy experience to be considered for this role.\n\nIn Return?\n\n£65,000 - £80,000\nBonus scheme\nPension contribution\nPrivate healthcare\nClear progression opportunities \n\nSenior Project Manager | Birmingham | Consultancy | MRICS | Project Delivery | Construction

EXTERNAL ACCOUNT MANAGER (READY MIX) – MIDLANDS\n\nAre you a passionate and dynamic External Account Manager looking for your next permanent role? Do you have Ready Mix or construction materials experience? Do you thrive on building strong customer relationships, growing profitable accounts and spotting opportunities in a competitive regional market? If so, this could be your next role.\n\nWe are currently looking for an experienced External Account Manager to join our amazing team based out of our Tarmac T3 office near to Birmingham Airport by Junction 6, M42, West Midlands. This is a mobile role, with a company car, covering Warwickshire, Northamptonshire, and Banbury areas.\n\nYou will be expected to visit other ready-mix sites within the Midlands region and there will also be a level of hybrid working too.\n\nWe’re working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.\n\nMain Responsibilities\n\nReporting to the Commercial Manager the role of External Account Manager will be dynamic in establishing dedicated relationships with our external customers to maintain price, volume and profit for the business's key accounts; whilst possessing the ability to enhance product volumes and profitability through increasing the infiltration of VAPs across the customer portfolio.\n\nResponsibilities for the role of External Account Manager include (not exhaustive):\n\nYou will be the first and main link between Tarmac and our pivotal customer accounts, providing clear and principled direction which will enhance the customer experience and strengthen relationships\nYou will strategically manage a portfolio of external accounts to deliver against targeted sales volumes, price and profitability targets\nIdentify opportunities to maximise our cash position through efficient and effective trading\nProvide the business and the associated departments with external market intel around product demand and mix interest to support the continual evolution of our strategy approach\nBe at the forefront of any significant RMX projects on the horizon and devise an advance plan of action to maximise Tarmac potential at securing a programme of works\nCreation and management of project pipeline\nWork closely and actively with the Customer Service and Shipping teams, understanding and appreciating the value each role contributes to the success of the business\nForward prepare your colleagues and teams of the requirements and expectations of key accounts implementing specific and achievable service level agreements\nRegularly review each account; looking for ways to improve and adapt our offering to benefit both Tarmac and our customers\nProvide the Commercial Manager with monthly key metrics and performance rating reports, identified underperformance or issues with solutions to drive business improvement\n\nIn the role you will be in liaison with stakeholders across the business, ranging from – General Managers, Commercial Managers, Operations Team,Credit Control, Transport Managers, Technical, HR.\n\nThe Ideal Candidate\n\nThe Ideal Candidate for our role of External Account Manager will ideally have the following:\n\nExperience:\n\nDemonstration of managing and developing customer accounts\nCommercial understanding of our business within sector\nWorking cross-functionally to deliver customer requirements\nBe able to utilise commercial tools and forecasts in your normal working day\n\nSkills / Knowledge:\n\nBasic concrete and screed knowledge\nInfluencing skills, negotiation skills, change management skills\nAn excellent understanding of regional market\nUnderstanding of the competitive landscape\nHigh level of drive & determination to succeed\nAbility to identify customer needs and build solutions, along with comprehensive product knowledge\n\nA car is available with this role, therefore you must hold a FULL UK manual car driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points and you will have the flexibility of hybrid working too.\n\nAt Tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer.\n\nWhy Tarmac\n\nWe don't just offer a job, we offer a career.\n\nAlongside this role, you'll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including:\n\nBonus scheme\nEnhanced holiday entitlement\nContributory pension scheme\nAccess to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.\nAccess to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice\nAccess to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc.(REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause\nTraining and development opportunitiesTarmac is committed to being a Forces‑friendly employer.If you’re coming from a military background, we’ll support your transition and help you build a successful career with us.\n\nWe’re proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to support you.\n\nReady to build your future?\n\nClick ‘Apply’ to get started. Please note: we sometimes close roles early due to high interest, so don’t wait too long!\n\n@Tarmac #Tarmac #TarmacCareers #ExternalAccountManager #AccountManager #Salesmanager #AccountsManager #Readymix #RMX #Concrete #Screed #birmingham #Solihull #Coventry #Warwick #Northampton #Banbury #LI-RE1\n\nTarmac Trading Limited

The Interim Procurement Manager (Medical/Clinical) will play a pivotal role in overseeing procurement activities within the public sector. This temporary position requires strong expertise in Procurement to effectively meet organisational objectives.\n\nClient Details\n\nThis organisation is a well-established entity in the public sector, recognised for its commitment to excellence in procurement. As a mid-sized organisation, it operates with a focus on delivering efficient and compliant sourcing solutions.\n\nDescription\n\nLead and manage procurement strategies to achieve cost efficiencies and compliance.\nOversee supplier relationships to ensure quality and performance standards are met.\nDevelop and implement sourcing plans aligned with organisational goals.\nMonitor market trends to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.\nEnsure adherence to public sector procurement regulations and policies.\nCollaborate with internal stakeholders to understand and fulfil procurement needs.\nProvide leadership and guidance to the procurement team to drive best practices.\nPrepare reports and present findings to senior management and relevant committees.Profile\n\nProven Public Sector procurement experience delivering complex procurement projects in line with The Public Contract Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015)\nKnowledge of the Procurement Act 2023\nStrategic Sourcing and Category Management experience\nEffective project management and planning skills for complex procurement projects running concurrently\nA proactive, analytical, and solutions-focused mindset\nAccomplished user of e-Procurement systems, Microsoft Word / Excel / PowerPoint / Outlook \n\nJob Offer\n\nCompetitive daily rate between £400 and £600 (assessed at interview).\n6 Month contract, potential for extension

Associate Director \nPrivate Consultancy \nBirmingham, UK \n£65,000+ per annum \n \nCarrington West are pleased to be working with a leading multi-disciplinary real estate company based in Birmingham, renowned for its innovative approach and exceptional service. With an in-house planning team, they provide comprehensive solutions that cater to the diverse needs of their clients. \n \nWe are seeking a dynamic and experienced Associate Director to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in driving our business forward, leveraging their expertise to manage and grow our portfolio of projects. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to make a significant impact within a thriving company. \n \nKey Responsibilities: \n·Oversee and manage a diverse range of real estate projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget. \n·Lead and develop our planning team, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. \n·Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and partners. \n·Drive business development initiatives to identify and secure new opportunities. \n·Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and industry standards. \n·Provide strategic input into the company's growth and development plans. \n \nQualifications and Experience: \n·Proven experience in a similar role within the real estate industry. \n·Strong leadership and team management skills. \n·Excellent knowledge of the planning process and regulations. \n·Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. \n·Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively. \n·A proactive and results-driven approach. \n \nBenefits: \n·Car allowance from £5.5k \n·Private healthcare \n·Option to buy additional holiday \n·Gym flex \n·Electric car scheme \n·IT purchasing at a discounted rate \n·Pension scheme \n·Discounts on retail & travel \nThe company are offering a completely flexible working arrangement which can be discussed in the interview. \n \nExperience in a planning consultancy or local authority is a must. Please note that applications won't be considered without the criteria being met. \n \nThe salary is negotiable and can be discussed in an interview or upon application. \n \nThis role will move quickly and is a unique opportunity so please get in touch as soon as possible. By sending in your CV, you acknowledge you are happy for us to put you forward for the role you have applied for. If you are keen to see a full job description, please call or attach a cover letter to your application. \n \nTo avoid missing out please apply today with a copy of your CV then call Tullula Farrell on (phone number removed). \n \nIf you are a Town Planner who is interested in job opportunities, but this role is not of interest, please still apply then we can consider you for other positions. \n \nJob Reference Number: 51557

Company Description\n\nAre you an experienced sales and business development professional looking to drive profitable growth, gain market share and create future pipeline opportunities within the Facilities Management sector.\n\nWe are looking for professional, ambitious and motivated sales professionals who can build existing customer partnerships and create and forge new business opportunities. \n\nThis role is working within our National Accounts Team to drive new business into our branches and cement long term value added partnerships across the Facilities Management sector.\n\nThe Benefits of a Career with Rexel:\n\nCompany Car or Cash Allowance \nBonuses: Performance Related Bonus Scheme\nPrivate Medical Cover \nTime Off: 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays, increasing throughout the years too!) \nYou can also buy and sell holiday each year\nEnhanced parental leave\nSupport & Development: Extensive learning opportunities from day one\nHealth & Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance/Free virtual GP service, Healthy Mind Champions, and more!\nPerks: Contributory pension scheme and life assurance, Staff discounts, exclusive holiday offers and free financial support and education\n\nJob Description\n\nAs a National Business Development Manager at Rexel, you will drive profitable growth, gaining market share and creating future pipeline opportunities.\n\nThis role is pivotal in driving sales, collaborating with branch based teams and creating an exceptional customer relationship and service.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nStrategic Roadmap: Use data driven insights and tools to create a plan to increase market share (within a defined geography/segment/specialist product group) identifying potential and long-term growth opportunities through new offerings, markets, or revenue streams.\nPipeline Management: Build and maintain a pipeline of customer partnerships\nCustomer Partnerships: Create partnerships and strategic relationships with customer (brand/business) for long term future opportunity.\nValue Proposition Development: Create tailored solutions leveraging preferred suppliers to drive innovation and profitability.\nPricing and Profitability: Govern regional pricing, margins, and contract profitability.\nMarket Agility: Adapt strategies based on market and segment changes for long term future growth.\nMultichannel Growth: Promote multichannel adoption to innovate customer propositions.\nCustomer Experience: Ensure exceptional customer experience and OTIF through collaboration with internal end to end experts to drive new business and successful implementation.\nTeam Development: Upskill internal teams, ensuring clear account ownership and regular reviews to achieve growth targets\n\nQualifications\n\nAt Rexel, we prioritise hiring individuals based on behaviours and potential, rather than requiring specific formal qualifications for roles, the behaviours that will set you up for success as a National Business Development Manager include:\n\nCOLLABORATION – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives \nHOLDS ACCOUNTABILTY – holds self and others accountable to meet commitments\nCUSTOMER PARTNERSHIP – Creating new customer partnerships with multi dimensional relationships for strategic insight for future opportunity\nDRIVES RESULTS - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances\nINFLUENCES- using compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others\nBUILDS NETWORKS - Effectively building formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organisationWhat we are looking for:\n\nCommercial expertise (margin, P&L, Cost to serve) \nInfluencing and Negotiation skills\nExperience within a business development role with proven results, ideally from a Facilities Management background\nAble to make data driven decisions to drive strategic plans and growth opportunities.\nStrong stakeholder management experience with the ability to collaborate cross functionally.\nProven sales experience with the ability to prospect, qualify and close new business.\nExtensive knowledge of sales processes and techniques.\n\nAdditional Information\n\nAt Rexel UK, we’re all about welcoming people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives because we know that diversity drives fresh ideas and great results.\n\nBy coming together as one team, we’re building a high-performance culture that not only drives success but also creates real value for our customers and communities.\n\nCreating an environment where individuality is celebrated and creativity flourishes, we're making sure everyone feels supported and confident to be their best

Company Overview:\n\nNetwork are a well-established service provider specialising in national catering equipment and engineering services. Having recently celebrated 25 years in business Network have become a trusted partner for blue-chip clients across the UK.\n\nWorking closely with leading manufacturers, the company have an excellent reputation for providing high-quality services and solutions. Employing a large team of field engineers who are trained on a vast range of specialist catering equipment.\n\nNetwork are part of the Airedale Group who offer the complete end to end solution in providing commercial kitchens across the food service industry. If you are looking for job security and the scope to progress, we offer excellent career opportunities as a rapidly growing group of businesses, employing 700 people across the UK.\n\nJob Overview:\n\nThe Electrical Contracts Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping and evolving the electrical work of the business. This role will not only focus on managing electrical contracts for Network but also seek to expand and integrate electrical expertise across various other areas within the group. Responsible for managing electrical works carried out at our customer sites and leading a team of 21 Field Engineers to ensure work is completed on time, within budget, and to the required standards. The position will be customer facing, producing quotations, providing progress reports, ensuring service level agreements are met and making recommendations to our clients.\n\nWe are seeking an experienced professional who has the vision and drive to help grow the department and win new business. Proven experience in leading a team whilst remaining hands on with day-to-day operations.\n\nBenefits:\n\nCompetitive salary, company vehicle and scope to progress, private healthcare plan, 23 days holiday rising to 26 days with service, employee refferal scheme.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\n• Lead and supervise a team of 21 electrical field technicians.\n\n• Assign jobs, set deadlines, and monitor the performance of team members to ensure productivity and quality.\n\n• Conduct site inspections and provide technical support to your field service team.\n\n• Produce quotations and proposals for electrical works, ensuring they are accurate, competitive, and aligned with client needs.\n\n• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring their needs are met.\n\n• Identify cost-saving opportunities and manage the financial aspects of the electrical work.\n\n• Help grow the electrical services department by identifying opportunities to secure new contracts or expand existing ones.\n\n * Track project progress, manage timelines, and address any potential delays.\n\n * Provide clients with regular updates and recommendations to address any issues or opportunities for improvement.\n\n * Ensure that all electrical work complies with industry regulations, safety standards, and internal quality protocols.\n\nExperience Required:\n\n * An approved Electrician, working at supervisory or management level. • Excellent leadership skills.\n\n * Strong communication skills with ability to influence best practice.\n\n * Flexibility to travel and work across various customer sites within the UK.\n\n * Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical schematics and diagrams.\n\n * Valid driver's license and clean driving record.\n\n * 18th Edition Electrical Regulations.\n\n * City and Guilds 2391.\n\n * City and Guilds 2377 PAT Testing

Water Hygiene Supervisor\nOverview\nWe are seeking an experienced Water Hygiene Supervisor to lead and support a team of engineers delivering Legionella control, monitoring, and remedial services across a varied client base.\nThis role is key to ensuring full compliance with ACoP L8, HSG274, and BS 8580-1:2019, while maintaining high service standards across commercial, industrial, and residential contracts. You will combine hands-on technical expertise with team leadership, playing a pivotal role in driving performance, quality, and client satisfaction.\nThe Role\nAs a Water Hygiene Supervisor, you will oversee day-to-day operations of field-based engineers, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with compliance requirements.\nYou will be responsible for supervising service delivery, supporting engineers on-site, managing workloads, and acting as a key point of contact for clients. This is a hands-on leadership role, requiring both technical knowledge and the ability to manage and develop a team.\nKey Responsibilities\nTeam Leadership & Supervision\n * Supervise and support a team of Water Hygiene Engineers across multiple sites\n * Allocate workloads, manage schedules, and ensure efficient service delivery\n * Provide on-site support, coaching, and technical guidance to engineers\n * Assist with onboarding and training of new staff, ensuring competency standards are met\n * Monitor performance and maintain high standards of work quality and compliance\nLegionella Control & Compliance\n * Oversee Legionella control regimes, ensuring works are completed in line with ACoP L8, HSG274, and BS 8580-1:2019\n * Conduct site audits, inspections, and quality checks on completed works\n * Support complex or high-risk sites, providing technical expertise where required\n * Ensure all compliance documentation is accurate, complete, and audit-ready\nWater Hygiene Services Oversight\n * Supervise delivery of services including tank cleaning, disinfection, chlorination, and TMV servicing\n * Ensure remedial works and maintenance activities are completed to a high standard\n * Support engineers with technical issues relating to system performance and compliance\nClient Liaison & Account Support\n * Act as a key point of contact for clients, maintaining strong working relationships\n * Provide technical advice, recommendations, and compliance updates\n * Attend client meetings where required, supporting contract delivery and performance reviews\n * Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and service delivery\nHealth & Safety\n * Promote and enforce all health & safety procedures and safe systems of work\n * Ensure all team members adhere to PPE requirements and site safety standards\n * Identify, report, and manage risks across sites\nRequirements\nEssential\nProven experience within water hygiene, Legionella control, or a related field\nPrevious experience in a supervisory or senior/lead engineer role\nStrong knowledge of ACoP L8, HSG274, and BS 8580-1:2019\nAbility to manage teams and coordinate workloads effectively\nFull UK driving licence\nStrong communication, leadership, and organisational skills\nHigh attention to detail and commitment to quality\nDesirable\nCity & Guilds or equivalent in Legionella Risk Assessment\nPlumbing background or relevant technical qualifications\nExperience managing contracts or client accounts\nKnowledge of water treatment processes (e.g. closed systems, dosing)\nUnderstanding of fire safety-related water systems\nThis is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineer looking to step into a leadership role, or an existing supervisor seeking a new challenge within a growing and forward-thinking organisation

Technical Manager\nHybrid Working | Minimum two days office-based\nAbout the Organisation\nOur client is a highly respected, member-led organisation operating at the centre of the architectural ironmongery and construction sector. It plays a key role in setting industry standards, supporting education and training, and representing professionals across the UK and internationally.\nThe organisation is values-driven, with a strong focus on professionalism, technical excellence, collaboration, and member support, and works closely with key industry stakeholders to promote best practice and competence throughout the sector.\nThe Role\nThis is a senior, influential technical leadership position offering national and international exposure. As a Technical Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping industry standards, supporting members, and driving best practice across education, sustainability, and professional development.\nThe role combines deep technical expertise with industry leadership, acting as a trusted technical authority while helping to guide the future direction of the sector.\nKey Responsibilities\nTechnical Leadership\n * Lead and manage the organisation’s technical helpline, providing expert advice by phone and email\n * Identify emerging technical, regulatory, and industry issues and propose practical solutions\n * Chair and facilitate technical committees, including sustainability-focused groups, and manage follow-up actions\n * Develop, create, and promote technical CPD content, including submissions for RIBA approval\n * Responsibility for managing the technical budget\n * Explore and develop new revenue streams (CPD, sponsorship, training)\nIndustry Influence & Engagement\n * Represent the organisation on UK and European committees, including BSI and CEN\n * Contribute to the development of technical standards and regulations\n * Build and maintain strong partnerships to enhance member value and industry visibility\nEducation & CPD\nProject manage a technical webinar programme, including sourcing speakers and managing live Q&A\nDevelop and deliver a Registered Professional CPD programme, including authorship of core CPD material\nSupport CPD delivery both online and through regional hubs\nCollaborate closely on professional qualification pathways and education programmes\nContribute to the development of new qualifications and technical resources\nPublications & Communications\n * Produce accurate, engaging technical content for:\n * e‑bulletins\n * Technical briefings\n * Best practice guides\n * Sustainability updates\n * Maintain and oversee the technical content of the organisation’s website\n * Support marketing and communications activity with technical expertise\nAwards & Events\n * Member of a RIBA-affiliated specification awards working party, including:\n * Project inspections\n * Judging\n * Event support and delivery\n * Assist with sponsorship opportunities\n * Support wider industry events, including AGMs, trade shows, and education awards\nAbout You\nDipGAI qualified, with Registered Professional status preferred\nMinimum 10 years’ experience within architectural ironmongery, doors, access control, or a related construction field\nExcellent working knowledge of UK and international standards\nStrong problem-solving ability with clear, concise technical communication\nExperience creating and delivering CPD and technical training\nConfident representing an organisation at high-level industry forums\nStrong written, verbal, and presentation skills\nProven project management and stakeholder engagement experience\nComfortable using Microsoft Office, Teams, Zoom, and related platforms\nCollaborative, organised, and commercially aware\nWhat’s On Offer\n * Excellent salary and generous benefits\n * Hybrid and flexible working arrangements\n * Ongoing access to professional CPD and career development\n * Opportunity to influence standards and best practice across the industry\n * National and international exposure\n * A professional, collaborative, and purpose-driven environment\n * A rare opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact within the sector\n📩 Get in touch for a confidential conversation\nConstruction Recruitment Consultancy, dealing exclusively with Construction Jobs, Construction Vacancies and Specification Positions within: Door, window, Hardware, Ironmongery, Locks, Fenestration, Hinges, Architectural, Interior Products, Access Control, Fire, Security, Building Products, Fixing, Fasteners, Construction\n#TechnicalLeadership #ArchitecturalIronmongery #ConstructionCareers\n#CPD #IndustryStandards #HybridWorking #Specification\n#Doors #Hardware #Ironmongery #AccessControl #FireSafety #dipgai #regai

About the Senior Bid Manager Opportunity:\n\nPSR Solutions are partnering with a leading Tier 1 Main Contractor in the construction industry to find a highly experienced Senior Bid Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for a results-driven individual to join a dynamic, forward-thinking team in Birmingham, where you'll play a pivotal role in driving business growth through strategic and successful tender submissions.\n\nAs the Senior Bid Manager, you will be responsible for managing the bid process from prequalification through to submission with a focus on the first stage, ensuring a high standard of quality and compliance throughout. This position offers excellent career progression within a growing business that is consistently securing high-profile projects across various sectors, including Education, Commercial, and Blue-Light.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nLead the bid process for a range of projects, managing all stages from initial prequalification to final submission.\nCollaborate with senior management, commercial teams, and technical specialists to ensure bids are competitive and aligned with the company's strategic objectives.\nProduce high-quality, persuasive bid documentation, ensuring all submissions meet client requirements, are commercially viable, and align with the company's standards.\nDevelop detailed bid strategies, risk management plans, and win themes to maximise the chances of success.\nProvide clear and concise leadership to the bid team, ensuring timelines are met and key milestones are achieved.\nMaintain relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, consultants, and sub-contractors, throughout the bidding process.\nContinuously assess and improve bid processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. \n\nSkills and Experience:\n\nProven experience as a Bid Manager or Senior Bid Manager, ideally with a Tier 1 or major contractor in the construction sector.\nStrong knowledge of construction processes, project delivery, and procurement procedures.\nExceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.\nDemonstrable experience in managing multiple complex bids simultaneously and meeting tight deadlines.\nHigh level of attention to detail, with a strong ability to synthesise complex information into clear and compelling submissions.\nAbility to work under pressure and adapt to changing requirements in a fast-paced environment. \n\nWhy Join This Company?\n\nWork with one of the UK's leading Tier 1 Main Contractors, known for delivering large-scale, high-profile projects.\nCompetitive salary and benefits package.\nOpportunities for professional development and career progression.\nCollaborative and supportive working environment.\nFlexibility and a focus on work-life balance. \n\nApply now or get in touch with Joe Rowell at PSR Solutions

A prominent and globally recognized Consultancy with a strong presence across the UK and worldwide is seeking skilled Construction Project Managers to join their growing team in Birmingham.\n\nThis independent, privately-owned consultancy, specialises in delivering exceptional projects across the Private and Public sector. Their diverse portfolio includes high-profile developments in Leisure, Hospitality, Retail, Commercial and Residential sectors with project values ranging up to £40 million.\n\nThe Role:\n\nWe are actively recruiting a Construction Project Manager to take full ownership and leadership of projects from inception through to completion. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for managing client relationships, ensuring clear and effective communication throughout the project lifecycle. You will oversee key project deliverables, including budgets, timelines, and quality standards, while ensuring alignment with client expectations and project goals. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, including Architects, Engineers, Contractors, and Consultants, across a variety of sectors. This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop your career further, with comprehensive training, clear career progression pathways, and robust support for achieving your APC and professional development goals.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nEstablishing clear and effective communication between clients and project teams through meetings and documentation.\nImplementing robust project governance, systems, and processes for seamless project delivery.\nMonitoring financial performance and providing insights into budgets and expenditures.\nManaging the change process to ensure effective adaptation to project adjustments.\nLeading projects across diverse sectors, including Leisure, Hospitality, and Residential, etc.\n\nThe ideal candidate will have:\n\nA construction-related degree\nExperience as a Project Manager within either Consultancy or Main Contracting.\nA track record of delivering property-based projects, such as Residential, Commercial developments.\nProven experience managing projects from inception to completion.\nStrong communication and client-facing skills.\n\nWhy Join?\n\nWork on some of the region’s most high-profile and exciting projects.\nCareer advancement opportunities, with pathways to Senior and Associate levels.\nJoin a market-leading consultancy with an excellent reputation.\nEnjoy a collaborative and dynamic company culture, supported by senior management.\n\nInterested?\nApply confidently via this advertisement or contact Nella Mihelcic at (phone number removed) for further information

Conrad Consulting are delighted to be working with an exciting, up & coming architectural studio in Birmingham is looking to appoint a Technical Director — an exceptional Senior or Associate‑level Architect or Architectural Technologist ready to take a major step forward in their career.\n\nThis is a rare opportunity to join a small but ambitious practice at a pivotal moment. With significant growth planned over the next 12–24 months, the studio is seeking a technical leader who can shape, build and lead a dedicated delivery team while strengthening the practice’s technical excellence across all projects.\n\nIf you’re currently in a practice where progression has stalled or the next step isn’t available, this role offers the autonomy, influence and upward trajectory you may be missing.\n\nAbout the Practice\n\nThe studio has evolved from its roots in high‑end residential design into a versatile practice delivering a wide range of project types, including:\n\nContemporary apartment schemes\n\nMixed‑use developments\n\nCommercial and office buildings\n\nBespoke residential projects\n\nTheir work blends thoughtful design with robust technical delivery — and they’re now ready to scale that capability with a dedicated technical leader at the helm.\n\nThe Role: Technical Director\n\nAs Technical Director, you will become the driving force behind the delivery end of the RIBA cycle. This is a hands‑on leadership role with strategic influence, offering the chance to:\n\nLead Technical Delivery\n\nOversee RIBA Stages 4 onwards across multiple projects\n\nEnsure technical quality, buildability and compliance\n\nStrengthen internal standards, workflows and QA processes\n\nBuild & Grow a Technical Team\n\nRecruit, mentor and develop a high‑performing technical team\n\nShape the culture, structure and capability of the delivery function\n\nIntroduce best practice and modern methods of working\n\nBe a Key Voice in the Studio’s Growth\n\nWork closely with the Directors on resourcing, strategy and project planning\n\nInfluence how the practice scales over the next two years\n\nPlay a central role in winning and delivering new work (this is an added bonus, work winning is not essential to the role)\n\nThis is a leadership position with genuine impact — ideal for someone who thrives on responsibility, collaboration and technical excellence.\n\nAbout You\n\nYou’ll be a Senior or Associate Architect / Architectural Technologist with:\n\nExtensive technical delivery experience across varied sectors\n\nStrong capability in construction detailing, coordination and compliance\n\nConfidence leading teams and mentoring others\n\nA proactive, solutions‑focused mindset\n\nThe ambition to step into a senior leadership role with room to grow\n\nExperience in residential, commercial or mixed‑use projects is highly beneficial.\n\nWhy This Role Stands Out\n\nA genuine pathway into senior leadership\n\t\nThe chance to build a team from the ground up\n\t\nInfluence over practice‑wide technical standards\n\t\nA growing studio with a strong design ethos and expanding portfolio\n\t\nFar more autonomy and progression than many large practices can offer\n\nIf you’re a technically strong, forward‑thinking professional ready to take ownership of a growing technical function, this is an opportunity to shape both your career and the future of an ambitious studio.\n\nSalary will be negotiable on experience but likely to be in the region of £45,000-£55,000 per annum.\n\nTo apply, please send through your up to date CV and portfolio through to Ashley Johnson at Conrad Consulting. Alternatively, contact Ashley on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity

IQA Manager\n\nPart time - 4 days per week\n\nAston, Birmingham\n\nPermanent\n\nCompetitive salaries and excellent benefits including up to one day's paid leave each year to undertake volunteering opportunities\n\nWe are seeking an experienced and driven Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) Manager to lead and continuously improve the quality systems within our Apprenticeships provision. This pivotal role ensures that our programmes meet and exceed the standards set by awarding bodies, regulatory organisations, and internal quality benchmarks.\n\nIf you have a passion for educational excellence, experience in engineering or technical learning environments, and a strong background in quality assurance, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nAct as Centre Coordinator for multiple awarding organisations (e.g. EAL, Pearson, City & Guilds, ILM).\nServe as the main liaison with awarding bodies, managing all compliance, monitoring, and accreditation activities.\nOversee the BTEC and workshop IQA processes.\nSupport the RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) team in identifying cost efficiencies.\nEnsure delivery meets Ofsted, awarding body, and internal quality standards.\nDevelop, implement, and review quality assurance policies and documentation.\nManage learner registration, certification, and records in line with regulatory requirements.\nCoordinate and lead standardisation meetings to maintain consistency and best practices.\nMonitor and review assessment and verification processes, including Assessor and IQA observations.\nMaintain accurate, auditable records for all quality assurance and certification activities.\nProvide ongoing support and guidance to curriculum managers and delivery teams, ensuring compliance with the latest teaching and learning standards. \n\nPerson Specification\n\nProven experience in a technical/engineering setting.\nStrong background in education, particularly in Apprenticeships and Higher Education.\nDemonstrated experience liaising with awarding organisations and regulatory bodies.\nIn-depth understanding of Ofsted, awarding body regulations, and sector compliance.\nSkilled in the design and execution of robust quality assurance systems.\nExceptional communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills. \n\nWith over 125 years of experience, Make UK is a leading provider of essential business support and a champion for manufacturing industry in the UK. Make UK has the close ear of Government and is a trusted provider of essential services for world leading manufacturing companies across the country. Everything we do is designed to inspire British manufacturers to compete, innovate and grow.\n\nMake UK staff enjoy a good benefits package and values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Benefits to include, but not limited to: Free parking, meal service on site, no bank holiday/weekend work, flexible hours, health cover, matched pension contributions up to 8%, and life assurance.\n\nWe are committed to supporting the Armed Forces Community and we recognise the contribution that Service personnel, both regular and reservist, veterans and military families make to our organisation and have pledged to support this by signing up to the Armed Forces Covenant.\n\nOur Values at Make UK: Inclusivity & Diversity, Integrity, Innovation, & Collaboration\n\nSAFEGUARDING INFORMATION\n\nThis post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is therefore a mandatory requirement that the successful candidate agrees to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.\n\nIndividuals barred from working in this sector are reminded it is a criminal offence to submit an application

Alliance Personnel are seeking a highly organized and proactive Warehouse Manager to oversee daily warehouse operations and ensure the efficient management of inventory, logistics, and distribution processes. This pivotal role involves supervising warehouse staff, optimizing workflows, and maintaining compliance with safety standards.\n\nMAIN DUTIES\n\nTo manage the warehouse team to ensure accurate picking and despatch of goods to ensure the highest quality and customer service at the lowest cost.\n\nRESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES\n\n * Ensuring all customer orders are picked in an accurate and timely manner\n\n * Ensuring all goods are stored with control on stock rotation\n\n * Ensuring a neat and organised warehouse area\n\n * Ensuring customer orders are loaded correctly on vehicles\n\n * Ensuring accurate regular stock takes\n\n * Ensure deliveries are completed in a timely manner\n\n * Instruct, motivate and lead your team as needed.\n\n * To resolve any staff concerns and ensure effective performance from your team\n\nSKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES\n\n * Must be neat and accurate with strong attention to detail.\n\n * Excellent planning, organisational and communication skills.\n\n * Must have proven warehouse experience within a manufacturing environment.\n\n * Valid forklift licence is preferred.\n\n * Strong leadership with a structured approach.\n\nSHIFT\n\n41.5 hours per week – Typically 7am to 4pm\n\nTEMP TO PERM

Managing Quantity Surveyor - Highways (Civil Engineering) - Birmingham \nTake the next step in your career with a leadership role that puts you at the forefront of major highways infrastructure projects, offering real influence, autonomy, and long-term progression. \nYou will be joining a forward-thinking civil engineering contractor delivering key highways and infrastructure schemes across Birmingham and the wider region. This Managing Quantity Surveyor - Highways role offers the opportunity to lead multiple projects while shaping commercial strategy and developing high-performing teams. \nAbout the company \nMy client is a well-established civil engineering contractor with a strong presence in highways and infrastructure. They are known for delivering complex projects to a high standard, with a focus on collaboration, innovation, and long-term client relationships. Their highways division continues to grow, creating an excellent opportunity for a Managing Quantity Surveyor - Highways to play a pivotal role. \nWhat you will be doing \nAs Managing Quantity Surveyor - Highways, you will take full ownership of commercial performance across multiple highways projects in Birmingham and surrounding areas. You will be: \n·Leading the commercial function across several highways schemes from inception to final account \n·Managing and mentoring a team of Quantity Surveyors from trainee to senior level \n·Preparing, reviewing, and presenting CVRs and project forecasts with clear strategic insight \n·Identifying and mitigating commercial risks while driving value engineering opportunities \n·Ensuring all projects comply with internal commercial processes and best practice \n·Acting as the key commercial advisor on contractual matters and dispute resolution \n·Overseeing procurement strategies and maintaining strong supply chain relationships \n·Building and managing client relationships, representing the business professionally \n·Supporting continuous improvement across commercial systems and processes \nWhat you will bring \nTo succeed as Managing Quantity Surveyor - Highways, you will have: \n·Proven experience in a senior Quantity Surveying role within highways or civil engineering \n·Strong commercial and contractual knowledge (NEC experience preferred) \n·Experience managing multiple projects and leading commercial teams \n·Excellent leadership, mentoring, and team development skills \n·Ability to manage risk, drive performance, and influence key decisions \n·Strong communication skills with both internal teams and external clients \nSalary and benefits \n·£85,000 - £90,000 per annum (salary dependent on experience) \n·Car allowance \n·Travel expenses to site \n·Pension scheme \n·26 days holiday (increasing with service) \n·Enhanced maternity pay \n·Enhanced sick pay \n·Green car scheme \n·Volunteering day and additional benefits \n \nFOOTNOTE: \nIf you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. \nEven if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jordan Townley at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for more information. \nBy applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third-party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us

CRM & Loyalty Manager | DTC & B2B | West Midlands | Competitive Salary + Benefits\n\nZachary Daniels Recruitment are partnering with a nationally recognised, customer led business investing heavily in loyalty and customer engagement. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of CRM, loyalty and customer engagement strategy within a business that is investing heavily in customer retention, lifetime value and loyalty as key drivers of future growth.\n\nReporting into the Head of Customer & Loyalty, the CRM & Loyalty Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping how the brand connects with customers across both digital and in-store channels. This role is ideal for someone who wants real ownership, enjoys working with autonomy and is passionate about creating loyalty strategies that deliver measurable commercial impact.\n\nThis is a high visibility opportunity for a CRM & Loyalty Manager looking to make a genuine mark and build something meaningful.\n\nThe CRM & Loyalty Manager will lead the delivery of CRM and loyalty strategy across the full customer lifecycle, driving stronger engagement, repeat purchase and long term value.\n\nThis is a hands on role where you will combine strategic thinking with execution, owning campaigns, evolving the loyalty proposition and using customer insight to improve performance.\n\nThe CRM & Loyalty Manager will have the freedom to shape ideas, test initiatives and influence the wider customer agenda.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nDefine and deliver the CRM strategy across acquisition, onboarding, engagement, retention and reactivation\nPlan, execute and optimise CRM campaigns across email, SMS and other direct communication channels\nLead segmentation and personalisation strategies to create relevant and high performing customer communications\nOwn the development and ongoing optimisation of the loyalty programme, including rewards, benefits and partner opportunities\nDrive customer engagement, frequency and lifetime value through loyalty led initiatives\nDesign and improve customer journeys across both digital and in-store touchpoints\nUse data, testing and customer insight to continuously improve campaign and programme performance\nWork closely with analytics teams to track key metrics and identify growth opportunities\nCollaborate with marketing, ecommerce, digital and technology teams to deliver joined up customer initiatives\nLead and develop a small CRM and campaign delivery team\nReport on campaign performance, loyalty engagement and commercial contribution to senior stakeholders\n\nAbout You\n\nStrong background in CRM, loyalty or customer engagement within a retail or customer led business\nPassion for loyalty strategy and creating propositions that genuinely engage customers\nHands on experience managing CRM platforms and lifecycle marketing campaigns\nTrack record of improving retention, repeat purchase and customer value through loyalty or CRM initiatives\nHighly data driven, comfortable using insight, testing and segmentation to improve results\nCommercially aware with a clear understanding of how loyalty drives revenue and growth\nConfident working autonomously and taking ownership of key initiatives\nStrong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across multiple teams\nA proactive, hands on leader who enjoys both strategy and delivery\nThrives in a fast paced environment with plenty of opportunity to make an impact\n\nWhy Apply\n\nRare opportunity to take ownership of CRM and loyalty within a growing retail business\nPlay a visible role in shaping customer engagement strategy and commercial growth\nJoin a business investing in loyalty, retention and customer experience\nAutonomy and support to build meaningful initiatives with real impact\nStrong career opportunity for someone looking to elevate their profile\nCompetitive salary and benefits package \nApply today to find out more and be considered.\n \nBH35679

A leading specialist and luxury Tour Operator that specialises in exclusive group holidays for single travellers is now seeking an experienced Travel Sales Consultant to join their team working partly in their Birmingham city centre office and partly from home.\n\nThis fantastic Tour Operator pride themselves on going the extra mile, offering expert tips & advice, with in-depth local knowledge to turn inspiration into a bespoke holiday ideally suited to the customer.\n\nDue to such growth plans, they are now looking to grow there specialist sales team to ensure that they continue to offer the high levels of customer service. \n\nThey are looking for enthusiastic individuals who have the drive to succeed in sales, and a passion for travel. SALARY 25K plus commission and is hybrid working (3 days office in Birmingham city centre, 2 from home)\n\nJOB DESCRIPTION:\n\nThis is a pivotal role, critical to driving sales performance and ensuring the future growth and profitability of the business.\n\nThe successful candidate will play a key part in representing our brand by delivering outstanding customer service, fostering customer loyalty, and attracting new clients to our award-winning company.\n\nWork towards achieving individual monthly sales targets.\nNaturally excel in customer service, adapting communication styles to suit different customer types and needs.\nProvide genuine advice and recommend trips tailored to each customer, ensuring they have the best possible experience and are encouraged to return.\nConfidently engage with clients using your personality while interacting primarily over the telephone, web chat, or email.\nTake the time to understand each customer's unique needs and motivations for considering a solo trip.\nEnjoy representing our brand while striving to improve conversion rates for new customers.\nDeliver exceptional customer service throughout the booking process and provide ongoing support for any customer queries.\nStrive to offer a level of customer service that truly sets us apart from competitors.\nListen carefully to customers, ensuring they feel valued and understood, and tailor your service to meet their individual needs and reasons for booking a solo trip. \n\nEXPERIENCED REQUIRED:\n\nA highly focused and driven individual with significant experience in the Travel Industry\nAbility to learn and develop extensive product knowledge.\nDriven, highly motivated, numerate and with a proven track record in delivering ambitious targets\nCommitment to providing exceptional customer service \n\nPACAKAGE:\n\nCompetitive basic salary of 25K plus commission, working Monday - Friday with 2 Saturday's per month.\n\nHybrid working (3 days office in Birmingham city centre, 2 from home - Saturday's always from home)\n\nIncentives and discounts, with a low staff turnover due to their friendly working environment. \n\nINTERESTED?\n\nFollow the instructions to apply, attaching your CV. This vacancy is being managed by / (phone number removed)

About the Company\n\nWe are a privately owned, well‑established supplier of specialist windows and doors, serving the commercial and social housing sectors across the UK. Known for our technical expertise, product quality, and dependable service, we support major refurbishment and new‑build programmes with a comprehensive range of high‑performance glazing solutions.\n\nAs part of our continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to lead our internal sales function and drive external commercial strategy.\n\nThe Opportunity\n\nThis is a senior, high‑impact role for a commercially minded professional with strong sector knowledge. You will work closely with an established internal sales team while taking ownership of external business development activity, building relationships with key decision‑makers across social housing providers, local authorities, and Tier 1 contractors.\n\nAs the business development manager you will play a pivotal role in shaping our market presence, securing new opportunities, and strengthening our position as a trusted partner in the commercial and social housing sectors.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\n * \n\n Work with and develop a successful internal sales team\n\n * \n\n Drive external business development activity across social housing, commercial contractors, and Tier 1 construction partners\n\n * \n\n Build and maintain strong relationships with procurement teams, asset managers, main contractors, and installation partners\n\n * \n\n Identify and secure new project opportunities, frameworks, and long‑term supply agreements\n\n * \n\n The business development manager will represent the business at client meetings, site visits, industry events, and tender presentations\n\n * \n\n Work closely with technical, estimating, and operations teams to ensure accurate proposals and excellent service delivery\n\n * \n\n Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and pipeline performance to inform strategic decisions\n\n * \n\n Support the senior leadership team with forecasting, planning, and commercial strategy\n\nAbout You\n\nYou’ll thrive in this role as the business development manager if you combine sector experience with natural leadership and a proactive, relationship‑driven approach.\n\nEssential Skills & Experience\n\n * \n\n Proven success in business development or external sales within glazing, fenestration, or building products\n\n * \n\n Strong understanding of the social housing sector, including frameworks, procurement routes, and compliance requirements\n\n * \n\n Experience working with Tier 1 contractors and commercial construction partners\n\n * \n\n Confident leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide an internal sales team\n\n * \n\n Strong commercial acumen and the ability to influence at senior levels\n\n * \n\n Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills\n\n * \n\n A proactive, self‑driven approach to identifying and securing new business\n\nWhat We Offer\n\n * \n\n Competitive salary and performance‑related bonus\n\n * \n\n Company car or car allowance\n\n * \n\n Supportive, privately owned business with a strong reputation\n\n * \n\n The opportunity to lead a key commercial function and shape future growth\n\n * \n\n Long‑term career progression within a stable and expanding organisation\n\nIt you feel you are the business development manager this progressive company needs then please send CV in the strictest confidence

Spire Healthcare - Parkway | Director of Clinical Services | Senior Leadership Role Solihull | Permanent | Full Time\nDirector of Clinical Services\nSpire Parkway Hospital has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Director of Clinical Services to join the hospital's executive leadership team on a full‑time basis. This is a pivotal, role with responsibility for providing visible clinical leadership, strategic direction and operational oversight across clinical services. Reporting directly to the Hospital Director, the postholder will play a critical role in driving quality, safety, performance and sustainable growth, ensuring the hospital continues to deliver outstanding patient care within a robust governance and regulatory framework.\nDuties and Responsibilities\n * Provide overall clinical leadership and operational management across all clinical and non‑clinical service areas, as agreed with the postholder\n * Promote a cost‑effective, patient‑focused quality service to support the ongoing success of Spire Healthcare\n * Maintain a strong focus on business performance, balancing high‑quality healthcare delivery with sound financial management\n * Lead and implement the hospital's clinical strategy, contributing to and supporting the wider hospital business strategy in line with corporate direction\n * Deputise for the Hospital Director as required\n * Set, maintain and embed clinical practice standards within a strong governance and regulatory framework\n * Develop, implement and share evidence‑based clinical practice\n * Communicate and manage complex, sensitive or contentious information effectively\n * Drive continual professional development by developing own knowledge and facilitating learning across teams\n * Foster a working environment and culture that actively improves health, safety and security\n * Develop and implement strategies and policies to support service improvement within an evolving corporate agenda\n * Ensure quality is maintained to agreed standards within the operating model\n * Promote and influence a culture that actively celebrates diversity and inclusion\n * Provide transformational leadership, using expert knowledge and personal influence to drive change\n * Delegate effectively, aligned to knowledge, skills and capabilities, using sound management practices\n * Work in partnership with the Hospital Director and consultant body to deliver the Annual Operating Plan and clinical strategy\n * Lead and manage all human resource activities for clinical teams, including workforce planning, performance and engagement\n * Act as Caldicott Guardian, ensuring the confidentiality, safeguarding and appropriate governance of patient information\n * Act as Director of Infection Prevention and Control (DIPC) for the hospital\nWho we're looking for:\n * Degree level qualification (highly desirable)\n * Registered with an appropriate Health Professional Regulator (e.g. NMC, HCPC, GPC)\n * Extensive senior‑level clinical leadership experience, supported by strong management capability\n * Evidence of substantial post‑registration and continual professional development in both clinical and management‑related disciplines\n * Demonstrated ability to make complex operational judgements, manage conflicting views and reconcile professional differences\n * A proven leader who consistently delivers high‑performance, patient‑centred services\n * Commercially astute, with the ability to think strategically, plan tactically and execute effectively\n * Credible, confident and influential leader, able to operate effectively at executive and consultant level\nContract: Permanent, Full Time\nBenefits:\nWe offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:\n- 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays\n- Competitive salary & car allowance\n- Private medical insurance\n- Free Bupa Wellness Screening\n- Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options\n- 'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 100 retailers\n- Life assurance\nWe commit to our employee's well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.\nOur Values:\nWe are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:\n- Driving clinical excellence\n- Doing the right thing\n- Caring is our passion.\n- Keeping it simple\n- Delivering on our promises\n- Succeeding and celebrating together\nWe commit to our employees' well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.\nFor further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Alison Roberts on\nClosing Date: If we have received sufficient applications, we reserve the right to close this vacancy without further notice, so please submit your application as soon as possible

Senior Health & Safety Manager – HS2\nLocation: London (Euston) OR Birmingham | Hybrid working (3 days office-based)\nSalary: London: £75,000 – £87,674 / Birmingham £70,000 – £81,375 + 12% pen & pkg\nNext Step Future progression opportunities 4 Head of H&S roles (£100 – 120k + Pkg)\nWe are seeking a qualified Senior Health & Safety professional with experience delivering large, complex design and build projects across a broad range of sectors, including rail, civil engineering, manufacturing, utilities, power, nuclear, airports, stations, infrastructure, complex buildings, facilities, local authorities, and higher education.\nThis pivotal Senior Health & Safety roles supporting High Speed Two, the largest infrastructure programme in Europe, offering the opportunity to influence safety outcomes at scale across a nationally significant project.\nRole Overview\nHigh Speed Two (HS2) is seeking Senior Health & Safety Manager to support the delivery of the UK’s new high-speed railway. This is a client-side role within HS2’s Rail Systems Alliance, a collaborative delivery model established to deliver nine major rail systems contracts under a design and build framework – each contract valued c£500m - £4bn\nThe role will focus on providing senior Health & Safety leadership across 1–2 rail systems contracts, ensuring HS2’s health, safety, and occupational health standards are embedded throughout design and delivery. The initial phase of the programme is design-led (approximately the first two years), followed by construction and commissioning.\nThe Rail Systems Alliance\nThe Rail Systems Alliance is a unique integrated delivery model, bringing together HS2 and multiple rail systems contractors to deliver signalling, HV power, M&E systems, communications, and related railway systems. Each contractor holds an individual Design & Build contract with HS2, alongside participation in the Alliance to promote collaboration, innovation, and improved safety outcomes.\nKey Responsibilities\n * Provide senior Health & Safety leadership across assigned rail systems contracts\n * Embed and role-model HS2’s “Safe at Heart” culture across HS2 and the supply chain\n * Support Health & Safety by Design, identifying and reducing risks during planning and design stages\n * Provide risk-based Health, Safety, and Occupational Health assurance throughout design and delivery\n * Ensure compliance with HS2 safety standards, policies, and assurance processes\n * Support and oversee investigation of health, safety, and security incidents\n * Work collaboratively with contractors, designers, and HS2 teams to resolve issues early and effectively\n * Use analysis of incidents, near misses, and working practices to identify trends and drive improvement\nStakeholder Environment\nThe role is based within a co-located, collaborative environment, working closely with multiple rail systems contractors, designers, and HS2 teams. Success in this role requires strong leadership, influencing capability, and the ability to align multiple organisations to common safety goals and ways of working.\nSkills & Experience Required\n * Proven experience in a Senior Health & Safety Manager role on large, complex design and build projects.\n * Background in sectors such as rail, infrastructure, utilities, energy, nuclear, airports, complex buildings, manufacturing, or similar\n * Strong experience of Health & Safety by Design, including early risk identification and mitigation\n * Understanding of Occupational Health, particularly in relation to operations and maintenance activities\n * Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead across multi-organisational environments\n * Experience embedding and improving Health & Safety culture on complex programmes\n * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills\n * Professional Health & Safety qualification equivalent to NEBOSH Diploma, Chartered, Degree qualified etc\nCandidate Profile\nCandidate may come from client, consultancy, or contractor backgrounds. You will be a collaborative, proactive leader with strong communication skills and the ability to operate effectively in a complex, integrated delivery environment

Building Safety Manager\n\nAnnual Salary: £65,038\nLocation: Birmingham\nJob Type: Permanent Reed is excited to be recruiting on behalf of our client for a Building Safety Manager position located in Birmingham. This pivotal role involves developing and coordinating a comprehensive programme of fire-safety and building-safety projects. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals who are looking to make a significant impact in their field.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nDevelop and coordinate a programme of fire-safety and building-safety driven projects derived from FRA actions, safety case requirements, Building Safety Regulator expectations, and investment needs.\nPlan and ensure consistent management of multiple fire safety projects, ensuring delivery against scope, timelines, budgets, and quality standards.\nImplement project controls, milestone tracking, risk logs, progress reporting, financial monitoring, and audit readiness.\nCoordinate internal technical teams, contractors, and consultants to ensure effective, compliant delivery.Qualification Expectations (Technical Baseline):\n\nQualifications in one or more of the following (or equivalent): \nChartered status or professional membership (e.g., RICS, CIOB, IFE, IOSH, IIRSM)\nA degree or Level 6+ qualification in: \nBuilding / Construction\nFire Engineering\nBuilding Safety\nFacilities / Asset Management\nFormal Building Safety or Fire Safety qualifications (Level 5-7)About the Client:\n\nOur client is committed to meeting the government's post-Grenfell requirements, as set out in PAS 8673-2. They focus on ensuring the appropriate technical competencies relating to the key duty holder, approved person, and responsible person roles. \n\nHow to Apply:\n\nIf you are interested in the Building Safety Manager position and meet the qualifications outlined above, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position to Reed. Mel Applin @ Reed

Job Title: Regional Planner - Midlands\nLocation: Midlands (UK)\nSector: Defence / Infrastructure (MOD Framework)\nSalary: £120,000 - £130,000 + Package + Benefits\n\nOverview:\nWe are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Regional Planner to join a leading organisation operating within the MOD framework. This is a pivotal role responsible for overseeing planning operations across the Midlands region, ensuring the successful delivery of complex, large-scale projects within a highly regulated environment.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nLead, manage, and mentor a large team of planners, driving performance and consistency across the region\nOversee the development, implementation, and monitoring of project schedules across multiple sites\nEnsure compliance with MOD framework requirements, policies, and procedures\nCollaborate closely with project managers, commercial teams, and key stakeholders to align planning strategies with project objectives\nIdentify risks, delays, and opportunities, implementing mitigation strategies where necessary\nProvide regular reporting and insights to senior leadership on programme performance\nChampion best practice planning methodologies and continuous improvement initiativesKey Requirements:\n\nProven experience in a senior or regional planning role within infrastructure, construction, or defence sectors\nStrong working knowledge of MOD frameworks or similarly regulated environments\nDemonstrated experience managing and leading large planning teams\nAdvanced proficiency in planning software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project)\nExcellent stakeholder management and communication skills\nAbility to operate effectively in a fast-paced, multi-project environmentDesirable:\n\nRelevant degree or professional qualification in engineering, construction management, or a related field\nMembership of a recognised professional body (e.g., APM, CIOB)\nExperience working on defence or secure infrastructure projectsWhat's on Offer:\n\nCompetitive salary package of £120,000 - £130,000 plus benefits\nOpportunity to lead high-profile projects within the MOD framework\nCareer progression within a dynamic and growing organisation\nSupportive leadership and a collaborative working environmentIf you are a strategic thinker with strong leadership capability and a passion for delivering excellence in planning, we would love to hear from you

Deputy Manager - Nurse Qualified \nBirmingham \nSalary up to £50,000\n\nStep into a key leadership role where you’ll shape clinical standards, support a dedicated care team, and make a direct impact on patient safety and quality of care. This is an opportunity to join a well-established service in Birmingham, driving continuous improvement while ensuring a safe, person-centred environment.\n\nAbout the Role: \nAs Deputy Nurse Manager, you will support the Registered Manager in leading the clinical team and overseeing day-to-day nursing operations. You will ensure that high standards of care are consistently delivered, clinical governance is robust, and regulatory requirements are fully met. Working closely with staff, patients, and external stakeholders, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining and enhancing the quality of care across the service.\n\nKey Responsibilities: \n* Lead and support the nursing and care team in delivering safe, high-quality, person-centred care. \n* Oversee clinical governance processes, driving quality improvement initiatives and action plans. \n* Conduct regular medication audits, identify areas for improvement, and ensure safe medicines management. \n* Complete, review, and update care plans to reflect current clinical needs and best practice. \n* Carry out staff supervisions and performance appraisals, providing clear feedback and development support. \n* Ensure robust safeguarding practices, incident reporting, and risk management to protect patients. \n* Monitor and promote effective infection prevention and control measures across the service. \n* Support the Registered Manager in preparing for and responding to CQC inspections and maintaining regulatory compliance.\n\nKey Requirements: \n* Proven experience in a senior nursing role within a care home, hospital, or similar clinical setting. \n* Strong leadership and team management skills with experience supporting and motivating large staff teams. \n* Demonstrable understanding of clinical governance, quality improvement, and audit processes. \n* In-depth knowledge of safeguarding, patient safety, and risk management in a healthcare environment. \n* Solid understanding of infection prevention and control practices and their implementation in clinical settings. \n* Familiarity with CQC standards and regulatory compliance requirements. \n* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with staff, patients, families, and external professionals. \n* Confident in using clinical documentation systems and maintaining accurate, up-to-date records.\n\nDesirable Skills: \n* Experience in leading service improvements in response to audit findings or inspection outcomes. \n* Background in coaching or mentoring nurses and care staff to develop clinical skills. \n* Experience in managing change and embedding new policies or procedures within a team. \n* Exposure to multidisciplinary working and liaison with external healthcare professionals and agencies.\n\nQualifications: \n* Registered Nurse (Adult or Mental Health) with current NMC registration. \n* Evidence of ongoing professional development relevant to leadership or clinical management. \n* Post-registration qualification in leadership, management, or clinical governance (preferred). \n* Training in safeguarding, infection prevention and control, and medication management (required or willingness to complete on appointment).\n\nIf you are a confident clinical leader ready to step into a pivotal deputy role and uphold high standards of care, please submit your application for immediate consideration to Shona at Purosearch (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed)

PR Manager (12 month FTC)\n\nHome based, meetings either Midlands or London\n\nUp to £40,000\n\nCompany Profile\n\nA well-established SME, with a sizeable Marketing team, driving efforts across the board; this FMCG brand continues to reach new heights and strives for growth & success wherever possible. Featured everywhere, from This Morning to VOGUE, they have rave reviews and remain at the forefront with celebrity leading OOH campaigns.\n\nWhat’s on offer?\n\n * Home based working, with flexible hours\n\n * 23 days plus bank holidays, increasing with service\n\n * Private health insurance\n\n * SME, opportunity to have direct impact at a pivotal point\n\n * Product discount\n\n * Fun team building activities\n\nWhat will you do as PR Manager?\n\n * Manage digital PR strategies\n\n * SEO content writing of press releases and articles\n\n * Work on media kits\n\n * Strong understand of competitor, trends and the wider landscape\n\n * Develop relationships with media from journalists to influencers\n\n * Lead on events from conception to on the day\n\nWhat do you need?\n\n * Demonstrable success in PR within consumer brands\n\n * Digital marketing and advertising experience\n\n * Portfolio of case studies within media\n\n * Positive and excited energy in all endeavours\n\n * The ability to build strong relationships internally and externally\n\nJob ID: 9417

Nursing Manager - Pre-Assessment | Spire Parkway Hospital | Solihull | Full Time | Permanent | Excellent Benefits\nThis is a pivotal leadership opportunity to shape exceptional patient journeys from the very first interaction. As Nursing Manager for Pre‑Assessment, you will lead a highly skilled clinical team, set the benchmark for quality and patient experience, and drive an efficient, forward‑thinking service that supports outstanding surgical outcomes. The role offers genuine scope to influence practice, develop talent, and deliver sustainable improvements within a high‑performing, patient‑centred environment.\nDuties and Responsibilities:\nAs Nursing Manager for Pre‑Assessment, you will hold full accountability for the clinical, professional and operational leadership of the service. Key responsibilities will include:\n * Providing strategic and operational leadership of the Pre‑Assessment service, ensuring the delivery of consistently safe, effective and high‑quality patient care\n * Leading the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care across multiple clinical teams, ensuring best practice and patient‑centred pathways\n * Acting as a visible and credible senior clinical leader, developing and motivating teams through effective performance management, coaching and professional development\n * Driving operational performance against agreed key performance indicators, ensuring the efficient, sustainable running of the department\n * Embedding strong clinical governance, risk management and quality improvement frameworks into everyday practice\n * Leading clinical audit programmes, service evaluations and improvement initiatives, translating findings into meaningful and measurable outcomes\n * Ensuring full compliance with all regulatory, statutory and professional requirements, including CQC standards and NMC Code of Conduct\n * Managing resources responsibly, including workforce planning, rota management and stock control, in partnership with finance and operational colleagues\n * Building effective, collaborative relationships with consultants, senior leaders and external stakeholders to support service delivery and future growth\n * Championing innovation and continuous improvement to enhance service efficiency, patient experience and clinical outcomes\n * Promoting a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion, ensuring a respectful, supportive and inclusive working environment\n * Maintaining the highest standards of information governance, ensuring patient data is managed accurately, securely and in line with data protection legislation\nWho we are looking for:\nWe're seeking an experienced and credible senior nurse leader with the expertise, judgement and drive to lead a high‑performing Pre‑Assessment service. You will bring:\n * Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the NMC\n * Proven experience in a Ward Manager, Department Manager or equivalent senior clinical leadership role\n * Previous experience within the independent healthcare sector (desirable but highly advantageous)\n * Significant perioperative nursing experience, with a strong understanding of patient pathways\n * Demonstrable experience in clinical audit, governance, risk management and quality improvement initiatives\n * A recognised management or leadership qualification, or active progression towards one\n * Clear evidence of ongoing continuous professional development and commitment to maintaining clinical excellence\n * Highly developed leadership, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels\n * A proactive, forward‑thinking approach, with the confidence to drive service development and continuous improvement\nWorking Hours: Full Time 37.5hrs pw\nContract: Permanent\nBenefits:\nWe offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:\n * 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays\n * Private medical insurance\n * Free Bupa Wellness Screening\n * Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options\n * 'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 100 retailers\n * Life assurance\nWe commit to our employee's well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.\nFor further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Alison Roberts on\nClosing Date: If we have received sufficient applications, we reserve the right to close this vacancy without further notice, so please submit your application as soon as possible

Senior / Principal Electrical Design Engineer\n\nLocation\n\nBirmingham, West Midlands (County) – Hybrid Working\n\nDescription\n\nSenior / Principal Electrical Design Engineer- Building Services\n\nConsultancy / Building Services / Senior / Principal Electrical Design Engineer / MEP\n\nThis is an exciting opportunity to join an established but growing consultancy, the successful candidate will be able to progress their career and develop with the growth and success of the business.\n\nMy client is an innovative, forward thinking building services consultancy, specialising in providing inspiring design, and advisory services to a wide range of sectors such as industrial, general commercial, residential, health and higher education. .\n\nThe Engineer will be a pivotal part of the electrical design and consultancy discipline helping them take their business forward. With a focus on growth and excellent client relationships, my client is looking for someone who is enthused by an aim to deliver the best outcome, is technically competent and who can lead and own end to end project management and act as a strong client interface.\n\nResponsibilities\n\n * You will take responsibility for design delivery and own the quality of work that you produce. Helping to Mentor and develop more junior engineers, as the business continues to grow.\n\n * Working alongside other Principal Engineers and Directors’, facing clients, responding to client needs, developing, and producing reports, specifications, undertaking site inspections and overseeing testing and commissioning activities, following legislation, standards and all health and safety, quality and environmental company policies and procedures.\n\n * To perform electrical engineering design and oversee and organise the work performed by others in your team.\n\n * To act as electrical discipline lead for projects and be responsible for the resourcing and quality of output produced for the project.\n\n * To provide technical leadership and support professional development of engineers within the electrical team.\n\n * To mentor more junior engineer and to ensure good engineering design delivery from drawing practices to document control and management.\n\n * To prepare and present designs, reports, calculations, and specifications.\n\n * To conduct technical review of projects.\n\n * Attending and/or arranging attendance to site, preparing clear and concise reports to summarise findings.\n\n * To support Directors in financial control of projects.\n\n * Travel and work flexible hours\n\nSkills and Experience Required\n\n * BEng or Meng., Chartered or working towards\n\n * Previous consultancy experience of a minimum of 5-7 years demonstrating a successful career trajectory over the years.\n\n * Excellent technical knowledge in Electrical Design Engineering\n\n * Ideally electrical design including administration, drawing and project document preparation (ability to do and also to delegate to others)\n\n * A good understanding of multi-disciplinary projects to coordinate/manage/undertake.\n\n * Experience of Site inspection, witness testing and supervision of contractors.\n\n * Ability to mentor and supervise graduates, engineers, and senior engineers.\n\n * Demonstrable track record of managing, leading and successfully delivering projects in an engineering design consultancy.\n\n * Understanding of Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health Engineering (MEP) and interdisciplinary design through all stages of the design process.\n\n * Ideally, but not essential, proficiency in report and specification writing, calculations (Dialux, Relux, Amtech), AutoCAD, REVIT and/or Microstation and developing designs from first principles

Manufacturing | Ambitious Growth Plans | Hands-on Leadership Opportunity \n Birmingham\n c. £50,000 + bonus\n\nAre you a supply chain professional who thrives on balancing strategic purchasing with hands-on factory planning? Do you enjoy building strong supplier partnerships while ensuring production runs smoothly and efficiently?\n\nWe're looking for a Purchasing & Scheduling Manager to lead the end-to-end purchasing strategy and production planning activities for a well-established international manufacturing business.\n\nReporting to the Commercial Manager and working closely with the European HQ, Finance, Manufacturing, Sub-Contractors and Warehouse teams, you will ensure materials are sourced competitively, delivered on time and available to support uninterrupted production and customer fulfilment.\n\nThis is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role where your ability to balance factory scheduling with the right safety stock levels will keep the operation agile, efficient and ready to meet customer demand.\n\nThe role:\n\n As Purchasing & Scheduling Manager you will:\n\nBuild and manage supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, pricing and service levels\nDrive cost optimisation while maintaining quality and delivery performance\nOwn the factory production plan, ensuring efficient utilisation of labour, machines and materials\nWork closely with planning and warehouse teams to maintain accurate inventory and optimal safety stock levels\nCoordinate with subcontractors to manage capacity, lead times and quality standards\nDeliver improvements in lead times, on-time delivery and manufacturing flow\nProvide regular reporting on purchasing performance, supplier metrics, inventory and production schedulingThe person:\n\nProven experience in Purchasing, Planning or Supply Chain within a manufacturing environment\nStrong understanding of production planning, inventory control and supply chain operations\nProven supplier negotiation and relationship management skills\nExperience using ERP systems (SAP, Cyberplan or similar)\nAnalytical, data-driven and comfortable making decisions in a fast-paced environmentTo apply:\n \n This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of both procurement strategy and factory planning. As Purchasing & Scheduling Manager you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the business remains agile, efficient and customer-focused while working within a globally connected manufacturing group.To apply, please submit a copy of your CV quoting reference 10367

The Opportunity\nAthwal Resourcing is partnering with a growing UK business on a key hire within its FP&A function.\nWith turnover more than £130m and a clear strategy to scale further, the business is investing in its financial insight, reporting capability and commercial decision-making.\nThis role offers the opportunity to join at a pivotal stage and contribute to building a more commercially focused finance function.\nThe Role\nReporting to the FP&A Manager, as Finance Analyst you will play a key role in delivering financial analysis, reporting and insight to support both operational and strategic decision-making.\nThis is not a purely reporting role. You will work across finance and the wider business to improve visibility, enhance reporting, and support performance with a clear pathway into Finance Business Partnering.\nKey Responsibilities\nFinancial Analysis & Reporting\n * Produce accurate and timely financial reports, dashboards and management information,\n * Deliver detailed variance analysis across revenue and margin,\n * Support budgeting, forecasting and planning,\n * Develop financial models and scenario analysis,\nBusiness Intelligence & Data\n * Maintain BI dashboards and reporting,\n * Analyse data to identify trends, risks and opportunities,\n * Ensure data accuracy and consistency,\nProcess Improvement & Systems\n * Improve reporting using advanced Excel and data tools,\n * Streamline and enhance processes,\n * Support ongoing reporting development,\nStakeholder Engagement\n * Work with finance and non-finance stakeholders,\n * Explain financial performance clearly,\n * Support decision-making through insight.\nHow the Role Will Evolve\n0–6 months: Build understanding of the business, analyse performance and reporting\n6–12 months: Improve reporting, develop insight and add value\n12 months+: Partner stakeholders and support commercial decision-making\nYou will be a commercially minded finance professional with:\n * AAT or part qualified Accountant or Qualified by Experience,\n * Experience in Finance Analyst, FP&A or Management Accounting,\n * Strong analytical and reporting capability,\n * Advanced Excel skills and experience with BI tools preferable,\n * Good understanding of financial performance drivers,\n * Curious and inquisitive mindset,\n * Proactive and solutions-focused,\n * Strong communication skills,\n * Comfortable working in a fast-changing environment\nAbout the Business\nThe business operates across multiple product lines within the construction and manufacturing sector, with a national footprint across manufacturing, warehousing and commercial teams. Following strong growth, the focus is on strengthening profitability insight, cost visibility and reporting capability.\nWhat’s on Offer\n * Competitive salary, Bonus + Pension + benefits\n * Career development and progression\n * Exposure across a growing business\n * Opportunity to build and improve reporting capability\nTo Apply\nIf you are looking for a role that offers development, exposure and the opportunity to make an impact, I would welcome a conversation

Job Title: Associate Director - Infrastructure \n\nLocation: Birmingham\n\nPenguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading global consultancy in their search for an experienced Associate Director to join their Infrastructure Consenting team in Birmingham.\n\nThe Opportunity\n\nOur client, Arup, partners with clients across the transport, energy, and water sectors to plan, design, consent, and deliver major infrastructure projects. They are now seeking an Associate Director to play a pivotal role in growing their consenting capability and leading high-profile, complex projects across the UK.\n\nThis is an excellent opportunity to take a leadership position within a highly respected organisation, working on some of the most exciting infrastructure developments while shaping strategy, building client relationships, and mentoring teams.\n\nThe Role\n\nAs Associate Director, you will:\n\nLead the development and growth of the infrastructure consenting business\nBuild and maintain strong client relationships, identifying new opportunities and securing repeat work\nLead multidisciplinary teams in bidding for and delivering projects\nProvide strategic direction, oversee project delivery, and ensure commercial success\nUndertake quality assurance and ensure high standards across all outputs\nCollaborate across internal teams to maximise integrated project delivery\nSupport the development and mentoring of team members within the planning and consenting function\nRaise the company's profile through marketing, thought leadership, and industry engagementAbout You\n\nYou will be a driven and experienced professional with a strong track record in infrastructure planning and consenting. You should bring:\n\nIn-depth knowledge of UK infrastructure consenting legislation, including Development Consent Orders (DCOs) and relevant sector legislation (e.g. Transport and Works Act, Electricity Act)\nDemonstrable experience in drafting consenting strategies, planning reports, and managing consent applications\nProven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams across bids and project delivery\nStrong commercial awareness, including budget management, programme delivery, and client liaison\nA successful track record of winning and delivering projects in transport, energy, or water sectors\nExcellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills\nDegree-level education and MRTPI (Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute) accreditationWhy Apply?\n\nWork on nationally significant and impactful infrastructure projects\nJoin a collaborative and forward-thinking environment that values individuality and innovation\nTake a leadership role with real influence over business growth and strategy\nEnjoy a strong commitment to professional development and career progression\nContribute to meaningful projects that benefit communities and the environmentInterested?\n \n The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

The Procurement Business Partner will play a pivotal role in overseeing procurement processes and building strong relationships to ensure value for money and compliance. This permanent position in the West Midlands requires a proactive approach to managing procurement strategies.\n\nClient Details\n\nThis opportunity is with a well-established organisation known for its commitment to delivering essential services to its community. As a respected entity, the organisation values efficient procurement practices to support its long-term goals.\n\nDescription\n\nEffectively manage and lead on multiple high value, high risk and complex covered procurement initiatives simultaneously, from initiation through to contract handover, ensuring the organisation is fully equipped to deliver against operational targets with appropriate supply chain arrangements, applying effective project management and planning techniques.\nTo continuously and apply relevant and applicable legislation including the Public Contract Regulations (PCR15) and The Procurement Act \nDemonstrate outstanding Stakeholder Management, with colleagues, cross functionally and at all levels, suppliers and third parties, utilising exceptional influencing skills to foster collaboration and drive engagement creating strong and effective relationships. \nRoutinely collaborate, with business partner areas to sufficiently understand their needs and secure agreement to plans, actions and target outcomes, providing appropriate support, professional advice and a 'solutions focused' attitude that balances stakeholder requirements with proportionate risk management.\nResponsibility for proactive analysis of designated spend categories to determine risk and identify cost saving initiatives and opportunities for collaboration and aggregation, optimally reducing waste and inefficiencies, determining procurement pipeline activity, that is fully aligned to the needs and priorities of the organisation.\nIdentify compliant procurement route options, exploring the relative benefits of each, applying a consistent approach for developing Sourcing Strategies at various levels of expenditure categories, category, sub-category and individual contract, including target Best Value outcomes to be achieved to professionally recommend the optimum procurement route.\nProduce robust, compliant procurement documents both from standard templates and bespoke, e.g. tender documents, conditions of participation, assessment questions, and whole life cost evaluation models that result in commercially astute contracts that deliver tangible solution focused outcomes and value for money benefits.\nDiligently manage and be accountable for tender processes through the e-procurement system, undertaking evaluations of tender returns, including minimum criteria assessments, financial standing and supplier due diligence (both first and second tier) identifying risks and associated mitigations alongside coaching operational colleagues on evaluation methodology to ensure the conduction of legally compliant evaluations of tender returns with all material decisions appropriately recorded.Profile\n\nA successful Procurement Business Partner should have:\n\nA strong understanding of procurement regulations, particularly in the public sector (PCR 2015 and PA 23)\nA solid understanding of different contract forms including model documents and standard forms such as JCT, with confidence to accurately draft such documents.\nExperience of procurement category management including 'upstream' market understanding, procurement strategy, tendering, contract award and 'downstream' contract implementation and management.\nExperience in managing supplier relationships and driving value for money.\nDemonstrable negotiation skills to support commercial dialogue with the supply chain.\nExcellent analytical and organisational skills to optimise procurement processes.\nStrong communication abilities to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels. \n\nJob Offer\n\nA competitive salary of £55,000 - £65,000 per annum.\nLGPS\n27 days annual leave (plus three days for Christmas shut down)\nAccess to the annual leave purchase schemeAccess to a car leasing schemeA range of shopping and leisure discountsIf you are an experienced Procurement Manager looking to make a tangible impact, we encourage you to apply today

A prominent and globally recognized Consultancy with a strong presence across the UK and worldwide is seeking skilled Construction Project Manager to join their growing team in Birmingham.\n\nThis independent, privately-owned consultancy, specialises in delivering exceptional projects across the Private and Public sector. Their diverse portfolio includes high-profile developments in Leisure, Hospitality, Retail, Commercial and Residential sectors with project values ranging up to £40 million.\n\nThe Role:\n\nWe are actively recruiting a Construction Project Manager at Senior level o take full ownership and leadership of projects from inception through to completion. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for managing client relationships, ensuring clear and effective communication throughout the project lifecycle. You will oversee key project deliverables, including budgets, timelines, and quality standards, while ensuring alignment with client expectations and project goals. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, including Architects, Engineers, Contractors, and Consultants, across a variety of sectors. This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop your career further, with comprehensive training, clear career progression pathways, and robust support for achieving your professional development goals.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nEstablishing clear and effective communication between clients and project teams through meetings and documentation.\nImplementing robust project governance, systems, and processes for seamless project delivery.\nMonitoring financial performance and providing insights into budgets and expenditures.\nManaging the change process to ensure effective adaptation to project adjustments.\nLeading projects across diverse sectors, including Leisure, Hospitality, and Residential, etc.\n\nThe ideal candidate will have:\n\nA construction-related degree\nMinimum 5 years' experience working as a Project Manager within either Consultancy or Main Contracting.\nA track record of delivering property-based projects, such as Residential, Commercial developments.\nProven experience managing projects from inception to completion.\nStrong communication and client-facing skills.\nHave good JCT/ NEC contract knowledge\nBe chartered or currently be working towards\n\nWhy Join?\n\nWork on some of the region’s most high-profile and exciting projects.\nCareer advancement opportunities, with pathways to Associate and Director levels.\nJoin a market-leading consultancy with an excellent reputation.\nEnjoy a collaborative and dynamic company culture, supported by the wider management\n\nInterested?\nApply confidently via this advertisement or contact Nella Mihelcic at (phone number removed) for further information

Our client is looking for a Group Financial Director to join the team.\n\nLocation: Birmingham\n\nSalary: £150K\n\n Sector: Civil Engineering & Infrastructure\n\n Package: Executive Board‑Level + Comprehensive Benefits\n\nAbout Our Client:\n\nWe are partnering with a well‑established, privately owned engineering group to appoint a Group Financial Director. This confidential search is aimed at identifying an influential finance leader who can operate confidently at board level, bringing both strategic insight and operational rigour to a complex, growing organisation.\n\nWith a long history of successful delivery across major national infrastructure programmes, the business has earned a reputation for technical excellence, trusted client relationships and a strong, people‑first culture. Continued expansion, investment and diversification mean the group is now seeking a senior financial leader to help steer its next phase of development.\n\nGroup Financial Director - The Opportunity:\n\nThis role carries full responsibility for the financial stewardship of the group. You will shape the financial agenda, strengthen governance, oversee risk, guide tax and treasury strategy, and ensure the organisation is equipped with robust systems and forward‑looking financial insight. Working closely with the CEO, Chairman, shareholders and senior leadership team, you will play a central role in long‑term planning, commercial decision‑making and organisational performance.\n\nThe position offers the chance to influence at the highest level within a values‑driven business that encourages challenge, innovation and continuous improvement. It is an opportunity to modernise processes, enhance financial capability and contribute meaningfully to the group’s strategic direction.\n\nGroup Financial Director - Key Areas of Focus:\n\n- Leading and developing a multi‑disciplinary finance team across several business units\n\n- Strengthening financial governance, reporting accuracy and internal controls\n\n- Setting and overseeing tax strategy, including responsibilities as Senior Accounting Officer\n\n- Driving the budgeting, forecasting and cash management agenda\n\n- Assessing investment proposals and ensuring disciplined capital allocation\n\n- Taking ownership of acquisition activity, from evaluation through to integration\n\n- Enhancing financial systems and leading improvements to core platforms, including ERP\n\n- Building trusted relationships with banks, auditors, insurers and external advisors\n\n- Contributing to broader business strategy and operational performance\n\n- Acting as a visible ambassador for the organisation’s culture and values\n\nGroup Financial Director - About You:\n\nWe are looking for a dynamic and engaging finance leader who is comfortable operating in a fast‑moving, hands‑on environment. You will bring:\n\n- A recognised professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)\n\n- Experience within construction, engineering or related project‑based sectors\n\n- A background in privately owned or family‑run businesses\n\n- Strong commercial judgement and the ability to anticipate both opportunity and risk\n\n- Experience supporting organisational growth, change and systems transformation\n\n- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence at senior levels\n\n- A proactive, solutions‑focused approach and the confidence to challenge constructively\n\nGroup Financial Director - Why This Role Stands Out:\n\n- A pivotal board‑level position within a respected UK engineering group\n\n- Long‑term stability backed by strong financial performance\n\n- A culture that genuinely values its people and invests in their development\n\n- Real scope to shape the financial future of a growing organisation\n\n- A highly competitive executive package, including profit share, private medical cover, pension, life assurance and flexible benefits\n\nTo submit your CV for this Group Financial Director opportunity click ‘Apply’ now

Technical Project Lead\n\nCutting-Edge Sensor Technology | Birmingham | £60,000 - £70,000 + Bonus\n\nThe Company\n\nThis is a rare opportunity to join one of the most exciting technology businesses in the Midlands right now. Our client has developed a world-first fluid sensing system that is transforming how food and beverage manufacturers monitor and control their cleaning and production processes. Their proprietary sensor technology delivers real-time, highly accurate fluid measurement that simply doesn't exist anywhere else in the market - and the world's biggest names in food and beverage manufacturing are taking notice.\n\nThey are a small, ambitious and fast-growing business at a genuinely exciting stage of their journey. They have recently strengthened their senior technical leadership and are now looking for a Project Lead to join the team and help drive the next phase of growth.\n\nThe Role\n\nAs Project Lead you will sit at the heart of the technical delivery team, working closely with the Technical Director and acting as the bridge between the engineering team and the customer. This is a varied and important role that combines technical credibility with project ownership and customer-facing responsibility.\n\nDay to day you will be expected to:\n\n * Lead projects end to end, taking ownership of delivery from requirements through to installation and customer sign-off\n\n * Act as the primary technical point of contact for customers, translating their needs into clear briefs for the engineering team\n\n * Manage project timelines, priorities and deliverables, keeping everything moving in a fast-paced environment\n\n * Work closely with the programmers and engineers on the ground, providing technical direction and support\n\n * Support the continued development of the product and contribute ideas for improvement\n\nThe Person\n\nWe are looking for someone who has come up through a technical background and is now ready to take on more responsibility. You do not need to be the best coder in the room - but you do need to understand how things are built, be able to earn the respect of an engineering team, and be confident dealing with customers.\n\nThe ideal candidate will have:\n\n * A solid background in embedded systems, signal processing, sensor technology, instrumentation or a related field\n\n * Experience leading or coordinating technical projects, even if informally\n\n * Strong communication skills and the confidence to engage with customers and stakeholders\n\n * An understanding of hardware and software integration\n\n * Familiarity with tools and technologies such as FPGA, DSP, MATLAB, LabView or similar - though no single technology is essential\n\n * A genuine interest in working for a small, innovative company where you can make a real impact\n\nThe Package\n\n * £60,000 - £70,000 basic salary\n\n * Bonus scheme\n\n * Based in Birmingham\n\n * A genuinely exciting business at a pivotal stage of growth\n\nIf this sounds like the right next step for you, please apply with your CV and we will be in touch