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Why join us? In the 155 years since our foundation, Sir Robert McAlpine has worked on some of the country's most iconic buildings and projects. Our success through the decades has been down to our people - we're a family-owned business with a culture that brings out the best in individuals and teams. Right now, we're excited about continuing our legacy. This is where to achieve more from your career, by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us. Project Controls Cost Manager We are seeking a highly skilled Project Controls Cost Manager to oversee cost management and control functions on a major construction project. This role is critical to ensuring financial discipline, transparency, and efficiency throughout the project lifecycle—from planning through execution and closeout. Key Responsibilities • Develop and maintain detailed cost estimates and budgets for all project phases., • Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to validate cost inputs., • Track actual costs against budgeted figures and forecast future expenditures., • Implement earned value management (EVM) and other performance metrics., • Identify cost variances and recommend corrective actions., • Prepare regular cost reports for internal stakeholders and external clients., • Provide insights into cost trends, risks, and opportunities., • Support financial audits and funding reviews., • Evaluate cost impacts of scope changes and manage change control processes., • Ensure all changes are documented and approved in accordance with governance protocols., • Assess financial risks and maintain contingency plans., • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, or related field., • Minimum 7 years of experience in cost control/project controls on large-scale construction projects., • Proficiency in cost management software (e.g., Primavera, ARES Prism, MS Excel)., • Strong understanding of project management methodologies and financial principles., • CCP (Certified Cost Professional) – AACE International, • PMP (Project Management Professional) – PMI We're ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide-ranging, performance-related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. We'd love you to join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage. Apply online now. Sir Robert McAlpine is focused on being a truly inclusive employer, even if you don't meet every single requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. Especially if you're part of a group that is under-represented in Construction. Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family-run business with strong family values, our aim is to ensure that Sir Robert McAlpine is a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment for every member of our team.

Why join us? In the 155 years since our foundation, Sir Robert McAlpine has worked on some of the country's most iconic buildings and projects. Our success through the decades has been down to our people - we're a family-owned business with a culture that brings out the best in individuals and teams. Right now, we're excited about continuing our legacy. This is where to achieve more from your career, by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us Project Controls Reporting Manager We are seeking a highly skilled Project Controls Reporting Manager to lead the reporting function on a large-scale construction project. This role is pivotal in ensuring timely, accurate, and insightful reporting across cost, schedule, risk, and performance metrics to support strategic decision-making and project delivery. Key Responsibilities • Develop and maintain integrated project controls reporting systems and dashboards., • Lead the preparation of weekly, monthly, and ad hoc reports for senior stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and internal leadership., • Consolidate data from planning, cost control, risk management, and change control teams into coherent, actionable insights., • Ensure alignment of reporting formats and KPIs with contractual and organizational requirements., • Manage the reporting calendar and ensure timely delivery of all project controls outputs., • Support project reviews, audits, and governance forums with high-quality reporting packs., • Drive continuous improvement in reporting processes, automation, and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)., • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Controls, or related field., • 8+ years of experience in project controls, with a strong focus on reporting within large infrastructure or construction projects., • Proficiency in project controls software (e.g., Primavera P6, Aconex, EcoSys, MS Project)., • Advanced skills in Excel, Power BI, and other data visualization tools., • Strong understanding of project lifecycle, cost management, scheduling, and risk principles., • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. We're ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide-ranging, performance-related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. We'd love you to join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage. Apply online now. Sir Robert McAlpine is focused on being a truly inclusive employer, even if you don't meet every single requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. Especially if you're part of a group that is under-represented in Construction. Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family-run business with strong family values, our aim is to ensure that Sir Robert McAlpine is a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment for every member of our team.

Onboarding Manager Sir Robert McAlpine has secured a prestigious contract to construct a state-of-the-art Battery Manufacturing Facility. The initial phase of the project includes the design and construction of a new 15GWh lithium-ion battery facility, ancillary buildings, and site-wide external works. We are looking for someone to join our team as an Onboarding Manager to oversee all site inductions of subcontractors. Why join us? Since 1869, we've worked on building and civil engineering projects that have set the standard for others to follow - right up to present-day examples like the Eden Project, Olympic Stadium, and award-winning new Bloomberg building. We're looking forward with excitement to the projects and opportunities ahead. Our family-owned business is where to achieve more from your career by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us. The Onboarding Manager role A member of the project team reporting to the Senior Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager, you will be responsible for the organisation, coordination and delivery of all site inductions for subcontractors, staff and visitors. An important aspect of the inductions will be to evidence compliance with SRMs health & safety regulations and company procedures. Your role will involve, but not be limited to effective communication on the following: • Comprehensive and interactive site inductions., • Compliance with statutory and company procedures, including health & safety and environmental standards., • Engagement with all members of the project team to ensure organisational effectiveness, efficiency, and safety., • Managing and directing the induction process, including planning and scheduling inductions., • Understanding the status of the Project and ensuring the delivery of the induction represents is up to date. Your profile: • Experience in managing site inductions and ensuring compliance is of benefit, but not essential., • Excellent communication and organisational skills., • Ability to work effectively within a team and manage multiple stakeholders., • Excellent interpersonal skills and confident in the delivery of presentations to a group of people and being able to ‘hold' an audience., • Work experience within the construction industry is of benefit, but not essential. Rewards We're ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide-ranging, performance-related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. We'd love you to join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage. Apply online now. Sir Robert McAlpine is focused on being a truly inclusive employer, even if you don't meet every single requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. Especially if you're part of a group that is under-represented in construction. Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family-run business with strong family values, our aim is to ensure that Sir Robert McAlpine is a supportive, empowering, and inclusive environment for every member of our team.

Job summary This is a critical high impact leadership role within the UK Hydrographic Office’s (UKHO) Technology Senior Leadership Team (SLT), reporting directly to our newly appointed Chief Digital and Technology Officer (CDTO). It is an exciting time for the UKHO’s Technology Division, with around 250 colleagues working with strategic partners to deliver our digital and organisational strategic objectives. The division plays a central role in delivering the UKHO’s vision for 2034, with a complex technology estate and a strong focus on service, delivery and innovation. The role will support and work with the CDTO to deliver the Technology strategy and strategic objectives of the UKHO. In close partnership with the CDTO, this role has specific accountability for the Technology platforms. This leadership role is responsible for setting and delivering the UKHO’s Technology vision and strategy, alongside the delivery of the enabling technology platforms, in alignment with our strategic objectives and our vision for 2034. This role requires close engagement with the Executive Leadership Team, senior colleagues within the UKHO and key stakeholders within the Ministry of Defence and external partners. This leadership role will act as a role model for technology excellence and delivery; in addition to role modelling leadership behaviours and the UKHO’s cultural and organisational values, ‘The UKHO way’. For further information, please check Senior Technology roles at the UKHO Hybrid working This senior leadership role can be worked on a hybrid basis, which is an informal, non-contractual and voluntary arrangement, blending a balance between working at the Taunton office at least 3 days a week with working from home. Job description • Develop and lead the implementation of the UKHO’s technology strategy (in collaboration with the CDTO who is accountable for defining the overarching strategy)., • Oversee enterprise architecture and ensure alignment with organisational goals., • Oversee day to day delivery of the operational platforms., • Evaluate and adopt new technologies to drive innovation and value., • Ensure operational resilience, cyber security, and disaster recovery., • Lead strategic technology planning and financial decision-making., • Build and maintain a high-performing digital and data capability, • Engage with internal and external stakeholders to advocate for technology., • Proven experience in successfully leading enterprise wide technology strategy and delivering value and transformation., • Deep understanding of technology architecture, cyber security and digital delivery., • Seeing the Big Picture, • Changing and Improving, • Making Effective Decisions At the UK Hydrographic Office, it's very important to us that our people feel valued. We offer a huge range of benefits such as training and development, well-being support, flexible/ homeworking, a fantastic state of the art building, high spec equipment, and so much more. See our attached Candidate Information Pack for more details. Things you need to knowSelection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. How to Apply: When you click "Apply Now" at the bottom of this page, you will be required to attach your CV and asked for 750 word supporting statement demonstrating the criteria below. Artificial Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Timeline: Advert Closes for applications: Friday 12th of December 2025 Shortlisting: week commencing: Monday 15th of December 2025 Interviews - 3 stages to the interview process Week commencing: Monday 19th of January 2026 1. Fireside chat, 2. Colleague Engagement Session, 3. Panel interview including 15 minute presentation Pre-sift Criteria: All applications are processed anonymously. You will be short-listed against the following criteria: Experience: • Proven experience in successfully leading enterprise wide technology strategy and delivering value and transformation (lead criteria)., • Deep understanding of technology architecture, cyber security and digital delivery. Lead criteria will be used in the event of a large volumes of applications and the event of tie-breaks in scoring. The lead criteria is: Proven experience in successfully leading enterprise wide technology strategy and delivering value and transformation. Interview Criteria: You will be interviewed against the following criteria: Experience: • Proven experience in successfully leading enterprise wide technology strategy and delivering value and transformation, • Deep understanding of technology architecture, cyber security and digital delivery, • Seeing the Big Picture, • Changing and Improving, • Making Effective Decisions Interview Process: • A ‘fireside chat’ which is an informal opportunity for candidates to meet with Alex Bowen, CDTO, to ask any questions about the organisation and role. This isn’t scored and the content will not contribute to the overall merit order., • Colleague Engagement Session. This will involve a panel of colleagues of varying grades from throughout the organisation (including the Technology Division). This session will be observed and scored. Onboarding Checks: In the event you are offered a role with us, you will be required to go through Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks which will include Employment and Right to Work Checks. Security Clearance (SC) will need to be obtained prior to the role commencing. You will also need to apply for Developed Vetting (DV) which can be completed while working for us but the offer will remain conditional until DV is gained. Please see our attached Candidate Pack for further details and Terms. Please note, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship. Residency Requirements: DV – reserved This is a Ministry of Defence reserved post and open to sole UK nationals only. Successful applicants will require Developed Vetting (DV) and therefore need to have resided in the UK for a minimum of 24 consecutive months within the last 10 years.

Job Title: Strategic Planner Location: Severn Valley Looking for a career where your ambition meets real opportunity? Join Persimmon Homes as a Strategic Planner and step into a role where your success is celebrated, your growth supported, and your work truly matters.Apply fast, check the full description by scrolling below to find out the full requirements for this role.Why Persimmon Homes? Were one of the UKs largest and most established housebuilders — FTSE 100 listed, with 29 regional offices and thousands of quality homes built every year.At Persimmon, we dont just build homes — we build careers.When you join us as an Accounts Assistant, youll benefit from: Competitive salary 5* housebuilder- Be part of a company that consistently delivers quality homes and outstanding customer satisfaction Life Cover & Contributory Pension Bonus Employee Benefits Platform – giving you access to high-street discounts, wellbeing support, and more Committed to diversity, inclusion, and empowering your development What is the role? We are looking to recruit a Strategic Planner to join the Land Team.This role reports to Planning Director and will have contact with Planning Consultants, Local Authorities, Local Planning Officers and members of the public.The purpose of the role is to primarily required to carry out planning and development appraisals, planning applications and land promotion within the residential sector for both immediate and strategic sites.The role will include: Producing site assessments, detailed examination of planning histories, policy analysis, interpretation and consideration of material considerations, and new site appraisals for immediate and strategic sites in good time to maintain the relationship with the Land team and protect the interests of the company.Prepare and project manage different types of planning applications from Outline/Full and Reserved Matters to the discharge of planning conditions accurately so that the Region can maintain new sites to develop Liaise and brief internal layout designers, external consultants and officers at Local Planning Authorities prior, during and post submission in order to develop strong working relationships Prepare Design & Access Statements and a range of other planning documents required to support applications accurately and on time so the business can continue to gain positive planning consents Organise supporting information and attend required stakeholder/public consultation events with professionalism at all times to build confidence with the general public Formulating planning strategies to promote medium and long term development sites through the plan-making process under the guidance of the Planning Manager to continue a pipeline of new sites for the region On occasion to deputise for the Senior Planner to provide support and assistance to the team Monitor development plan progress and the 5 year land supply within each Local Planning Authority What experience, qualifications and skills are we looking for? Previous experience working in the private or public sector in the field of planning policy / Local Plan / strategic land Degree / Masters Planning Degree with an RTPI accreditation and a rounded knowledge of planning Ability to adapt to change and to work accurately and efficiently under pressure Excellent verbal communication skills Full UK driving licence Whats in it for you? The Salary & Benefits package Salary competitive (DOE) Company car or car allowance Contributory pension Life cover Healthcare Bonusd02fcfcb-6df4-40ee-95cf-3eb059ce3173