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Principal / Associate Civil Engineer Location: Bridgend, Cardiff or Bristol (3 days per week in the office) Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 per annum The Role An established and expanding consultancy is seeking a Principal / Associate Civil Engineer to take a leading role in the delivery of civil engineering projects for a long-standing and diverse client base across South Wales. This senior leadership position is suited to a highly experienced engineer who can provide strategic and technical oversight, lead project teams, and contribute to the continued growth and performance of the business. You will take responsibility for projects from concept through to delivery, acting as a trusted technical authority both internally and externally. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing, mentoring, and developing engineers and technicians within the team. With a strong cohort of junior staff already in place, the focus of the role is on driving high performance through effective leadership, clear communication, and robust technical governance. Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership and strategic oversight across multiple civil engineering projects Lead and manage project teams, ensuring efficient delivery to a high technical and commercial standard Take full technical responsibility for projects, ensuring compliance with relevant standards, regulations, and client requirements Mentor, support, and develop junior engineers and technicians, providing technical guidance and quality assurance Act as a key point of contact for clients, maintaining strong relationships and supporting repeat and future business Coordinate with internal disciplines and external stakeholders to ensure smooth project deliveryBenefits Competitive salary of £50,000 – £60,000 Employee-owned business, offering a genuine stake in the company’s success Tax-free employee ownership bonus Supportive, collaborative, and people-focused working environment Opportunity to influence technical direction, develop teams, and shape project delivery across the businessIf you are interested in this Principal / Associate Civil Engineering position, please contact (url removed)

Accounts Manager / Client Manager Cardiff £45,000 - £50,000 (Dependent on Experience) Clark Wood, experts in Accountancy Practice recruitment, are collaborating with a progressive and expanding firm of chartered accountants in Cardiff as they seek a professional and personable Accounts Manager / Client Manager to join their team. This opportunity offers you a pivotal role in one of South Wales' leading accountancy practices. As an Accounts Manager / Client Manager, you will manage a diverse portfolio of clients, including small to medium limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships across various sectors. You will serve as the primary point of contact, ensuring accurate and efficient completion of all client-related tasks. Additionally, you will supervise junior staff, providing support and reviewing their work. This represents an excellent opportunity to join a leading firm in Cardiff with a genuine platform to progress your career and become a key member of the Senior Leadership team. Duties & Responsibilities: Preparation and review of Statutory and Management Accounts Preparation and review of tax computations and returns Managing a diverse client portfolio across industries Supporting partners and clients with bespoke queries and ad hoc projects Acting as the primary client contact Responsible for billing and efficient workload management to exceed client expectations If you are based in Cardiff or South Wales and seeking a challenging opportunity at the Client Manager level, please contact Jack Wyatt at Clark Wood: Email: Phone: 07880 255933 If this position isn't quite what you're looking for, please reach out to explore other potential roles. You can also refer a friend or colleague to us and receive a minimum of £500 in vouchers upon their successful placement. #CWJG TPBN1_UKTJ

Interim Finance Business Partner Projects | Cardiff/hybrid | £52,000-£56,535 plus excellent bens FTC to July 2027 The Finance Business Partner will provide leadership and professional expertise for a portfolio of transformation activities across the organisation, supporting the planning and delivery of strategic projects and reporting on financial performance of transformation plans. The role: A critical role in the financial planning, monitoring, reporting and delivery of business cases. Working closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that all Transformation activities are embedded within the overarching financial plans and track the associated financial benefits whilst highlighting risks and opportunities as they arise. Responsibilities: Set out the financial planning process required to create financial plans as part of the Transformation programme to deliver the new strategy. Aligning these to the overall strategic financial plans. Working with colleagues, map the desired financial outcomes across the portfolio of transformation projects and ensure a clear and consistent approach with all financial activities. Ensure that all financial variables have an owner who is responsible for providing the authoritative source of information for the financial calculations and ensure that the data clearly defined and accurate. Clearly communicate the financial plans and expected progress against these with all stakeholders. Including timetable a reporting structure that includes meeting with project leads and other stakeholders on a regular basis to understand progress and provide support where necessary and ensure accountability for delivery is understood. Deliver a regular detailed collated plan to exec stakeholders with analysis and insight of the risks and opportunities presented by the overarching transformation plans. Support the Business Case development process for all Transformational Projects, including being the lead for collating, testing and challenging all financial aspects of the Business Case. Skills, experience: Qualified Accountant with significant experience operating at a similar level in a large and complex organisation. Strong excel skills, able to work with large datasets and have a proven track record of manipulating data to produce high level insightful analysis. Able to influence senior management and collaborate in decisions that have a strategic impact whilst assessing risks and opportunities which can be modelled on past performance and/or future plans. Evidence of ability to research and solve expansive problems using initiative and creativity, identifying and proposing both practical and innovative solutions. Experience in the Financial management of a portfolio of projects, providing support and financial leadership to a wide range of key stakeholders. An excellent communicator with the ability to build rapport with a range of finance and nonfinance persons across the organisation. TPBN1_UKTJ

Conveyancing Team Manager Central Cardiff Location: Cardiff City Centre Salary: Competitive + Benefits Working Pattern: Full-time, Permanent | Hybrid (12 days WFH) TSR Legal are delighted to be working with a modern, tech-enabled law firm who are currently seeking an experienced Conveyancing Team Manager to join their growing Cardiff office. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic legal professional to take on a leadership role at one of the UKs most innovative property law firms. The firm blends cutting-edge technology with a strong people-first ethos. Theyre on a mission to transform the home-moving experienceand theyre looking for a talented people leader to support that vision. The Role As Conveyancing Team Manager, youll oversee the day-to-day operations of a team of Property Lawyers, ensuring excellent service delivery and high performance across the board. Youll play a pivotal role in managing team performance, developing legal talent, and embedding a positive, inclusive team culture. This is a hands-on leadership position, ideal for someone with both deep conveyancing knowledge and a genuine passion for people development. Key Responsibilities Lead, coach, and mentor a team of Property Lawyers to deliver high-quality, efficient conveyancing services Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement Oversee individual and team performance using a structured skills matrix Manage workload distribution and resource planning to ensure consistent productivity Support the development and delivery of personal development plans and ongoing training Lead on people management issues including performance improvement, absence, and recruitment Act as a key escalation point for service queries or complaints Contribute to departmental change initiatives and cross-team collaboration Work closely with senior management on budgeting, salary reviews, and business planning Ensure adherence to internal policies and external compliance standards About You Were looking for a driven and professional individual who brings: Extensive residential conveyancing experience youll be confident handling complex transactions and guiding others Proven team management skills with a track record of developing and leading high-performing legal teams Excellent interpersonal skills able to motivate, mentor, and influence A proactive mindset with the confidence to lead through change and drive continuous improvement A genuine commitment to service excellence and staff wellbeing Whats on Offer In return, youll receive a comprehensive benefits package, a vibrant team culture, and the chance to be part of a firm thats genuinely reshaping the legal landscape. This is more than a management roleits an opportunity to join a forward-thinking firm with big ambitions, where your leadership will directly influence the client experience, the team culture, and the success of the wider business. If youre a people-focused Conveyancing professional ready to step into a leadership role with real impact, Id love to hear from you. Apply today to discuss this role in more detail and take the next step in your legal career, contact Hannah at TSR Legal directly on 02920 388100. TPBN1_UKTJ

Your new company Join a fast‑growing financial services provider organisation based in the centre of Cardiff, recognised for its collaborative culture and investment in people. As the business continues to expand its lending and funding activities, the finance team is becoming increasingly pivotal to maintaining accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence across all financial processes. Your new role As a Finance & Reconciliation Officer, you'll be a key part of the day‑to‑day finance operations, ensuring all financial transactions are handled accurately and efficiently. Your role will involve: Completing daily reconciliations for customer funding and collection accounts Processing supplier invoices, staff expenses, and arranging payments Managing and monitoring the company card system Supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts Contributing to effective cash management and maintaining high‑quality financial data Assisting with ad‑hoc finance projects and helping to enhance internal processes.This is an excellent opportunity to develop broad finance experience, with exposure to loan servicing, funding structures, and financial reporting.What you'll need to succeed Experience within financial accounting, bookkeeping, or a similar finance role Strong understanding of bank reconciliations and cash management Confident Excel skills and ability to work with large data sets High attention to detail and accuracy Organised, methodical, and able to manage competing priorities Strong numerical thinking and problem‑solving abilities A proactive, learning‑focused mindset Knowledge of financial services products (advantageous but not essential)What you'll get in return Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package Hybrid working model 25 days annual leave, rising by one day each year Professional development support, including ACA, ACCA, or CIMA study options A supportive, friendly, and team‑focused environment Regular team events, social activities, and development opportunitiesWhat you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Senior Design Manager / Design Lead – Major Education Project Location: Cardiff Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits Sector: Construction / Education / Major Projects The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Design Manager / Design Lead to take a pivotal role on a large-scale education project in Cardiff, valued at approximately £100m. This is a high-profile, technically complex scheme delivered by a leading Tier 1 contractor, offering long-term stability and the chance to influence a landmark development in South Wales. You will act as the Design Lead, managing the full design lifecycle from pre-construction through to delivery, ensuring design excellence, compliance, and coordination across multiple disciplines. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the design process on a major education project from RIBA Stage 2 through to completion Act as the single point of contact for all design-related matters, coordinating internal teams, consultants, and stakeholders Manage and challenge architects, engineers, and specialist designers to ensure buildability, value, and programme alignment Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, planning conditions, and employer’s requirements Drive design coordination using BIM and digital design tools, ensuring clash-free and coordinated outputs Manage design risk, change control, and technical queries Chair design workshops and progress meetings, producing clear reports and action plans Support procurement, construction, and commissioning teams with technical input Promote best practice in health & safety, sustainability, and quality Requirements Proven experience as a Senior Design Manager, Design Manager, or Design Lead on large construction projects Strong background in education, healthcare, or complex public-sector projects Experience working for a Tier 1 or major main contractor In-depth knowledge of the UK construction and design process, including D&B contracts Strong understanding of BIM (Level 2), technical compliance, and design coordination Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills Degree-qualified in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience) Chartered status (RIBA, CIOB, ICE, or similar) desirable but not essential What’s on Offer Opportunity to lead a £100m flagship education scheme Long-term, career-defining role on a major project in Cardiff Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package Collaborative, professional working environment with clear progression opportunities Apply If you are a Senior Design Manager or Design Lead looking to take ownership of a prestigious education project in South Wales, this role offers scale, challenge, and long-term opportunity

A leading recruitment company in the United Kingdom is seeking a sales manager to develop and manage effective business relationships with key customers.The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of sales management experience, preferably in the labels manufacturing sector, and at least 2 years managing sale

To build, with the support of the Account Team members, and in accordance with the EKAM/RSD, the Customer´s Account Plan where the medium term strategy, goals and actions are described.To keep these Account Plans updated at least on quarterly basis.To create, develop and manage systematically and p