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Role: Operations Manager Salary: Up to £56,000 + Annual Bonus Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday Location: Hertfordshire (Hybrid, up to 2 days WFH) Overview We are working with a leading SPV to support the appointment of an Operations Manager to oversee a major student accommodation PPP project. This long-term partnership covers the design, build, financing, and operation of over 3,000 student rooms within a university environment in Hertfordshire. Conveniently located, the site is easily accessible from London, with direct trains from King’s Cross taking approximately 25 minutes, alongside regular shuttle bus services from the station. The Role This is a hands-on role focused on managing a single, high-profile accommodation contract within a university environment. You will take responsibility for the day-to-day operational delivery of the estate, working closely with outsourced FM providers to ensure services are delivered to a high standard. Acting as the key interface with the client, you will attend regular meetings, provide performance insight, and ensure clear communication across all stakeholders. A key part of the role is the ability to review, challenge, and support FM contractors, interrogating performance, identifying issues, and reporting back with clear, informed recommendations. Responsibilities include: * Managing operational performance across hard and soft FM services * Supporting lifecycle planning, PPM programmes, and defect resolution * Using CAFM and helpdesk systems to monitor service delivery and performance * Managing capacity and ensuring effective service delivery across the contract * Interpreting contractual deliverables and ensuring compliance * Attending and contributing to client and stakeholder meetings * Supporting reporting, governance, and continuous improvement initiatives Key Requirements * Previous experience in a management role, with the ability to lead and develop within a structured environment * Experience within PPP/PFI or similar environments is beneficial but not essential * Strong understanding of service deliverables and operational performance management * Solid knowledge of facilities management, including hard and/or soft services * Exposure to asset management principles, including lifecycle planning and maintenance programmes * Experience working with CAFM systems and FM/helpdesk service delivery * Ability to challenge and support outsourced FM providers, with strong analytical and reporting skills * Confident stakeholder engagement skills, including attending and contributing to client meetings * Commercial awareness and ability to make informed, practical decisions About You You are a capable and hands-on manager who is comfortable taking ownership of operational delivery within a complex environment. While experience in PPP/PFI is advantageous, it is not essential, what matters most is your ability to understand service delivery, manage performance, and engage effectively with stakeholders. You have a solid grounding in facilities and asset management, with a good understanding of both hard and soft services. You are confident using systems and data to monitor performance, identify issues, and drive improvements. A strong communicator, you are able to challenge constructively, influence outcomes, and build effective working relationships with clients, contractors, and internal teams. You are organised, proactive, and eager to learn, with the capability to grow into the role and develop your expertise further. Benefits: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, life insurance, pension scheme (up to 9% employer contribution), private medical cover (including dental and optical), Employee Assistance Programme, salary sacrifice schemes, and gym & retailer discounts

Position: Electrical Project Engineer Location: Rickmansworth with hybrid working available Salary: £55-65k (Neg DOE) plus bonus, car/allowance and excellent benefits package Our Client: Is one of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in providing design, civil engineering and maintenance services working across multiple sectors, including water, transport, built environment and energy. They operate as a tier one partner for blue chip, regulated and private clients, working as part of large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, as well as on individual standalone projects with over 1,200 employees nationwide. The Role: You will bring demonstrable MEICA or industrial installation experience and practical skills to the team. Working closely with the Project Manager and the project team, you will ensure that project related activities are planned and executed to meet the project requirements in a safe and cost-effective manner. Responsibilities: Support the Project Management team in the delivery of MEICA projects. Produce functional specifications, contractor selection and ensure that all supporting scope is delivered on time. Provide data to the project Commercial Manager/QS in respect to variation orders and site instructions. Manage suppliers of engineering services across all technical disciplines. Liaise with clients and their representatives. Develop and review tender documents, both for consultants and construction works. Manage multiple engineering aspects of projects from inception to completion, ensuring they meet technical and quality standards. Develop and oversee project plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. Support the project team in preparing detailed MEICA & interface engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation. Coordinate with other engineering disciplines to ensure integrated and coordinated project designs. Participating in site visits and inspections to monitor progress, resolve technical issues, and ensure quality control. Manage project documentation including technical reports, change orders, and project records. Experience: Essential: Ability to liaise at all levels A team player with the ability to co-ordinate project-related activities with clients' consultants and 3rd parties Good organisational skills Strong leadership qualities and a natural problem solver Able to prioritise a varied workload and demonstrate good time management to comply with deadlines Able to work in a busy environment under pressure Qualified in electrical or ICA engineering Relevant CSCS Card Previous experience working in a similar role Commissioning and handover Procurement of equipment and subcontracts. Supervision of direct and subcontract delivered MEICA works. Knowledge of NEC contracts Strong programme and schedule management experience Desirable WIMES Standards familiarisation Experience of working within the utilities industry, particularly water & wastewater Strong technical knowledge and practical experience of managing design, installation, testing and commissioning of MEICA systems: pumps, valves, transformers, Ring Main Units, LV Switchgear, PLCs, MCCs, Remote Terminal Unit, instrumentation, control systems, systems integration (SCADA/Telemetry) etc. Working knowledge of Microsoft office package Commercial and contract experience Thames Water Safety Passport EUSR Water Hygiene card Package includes: Competitive salary Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position) Bonus (dependent on position) Company Pension Life Assurance Private Medical 25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days 8 hours volunteering Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeing Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice Leadership & management training and coaching Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression Development supported by internal and externally delivered training Continuous service awards Key Words: Project Engineer Senior Project Engineer Project Engineering Project Management Project Delivery Project Execution Subcontractor Management Procurement Commissioning Contract programme Subcontract performance Electrical Engineering Electrical Engineer MEICA M&E Design & Build Construction Contracts Contractual Conditions of Contract NEC IChemE Water Industry Water Sector Water Treatment Wastewater Sewage Utilities Power Generation Power Sector Nuclear Energy Sector Energy from Waste Infrastructure Anaerobic Digestion Project Planning Thames Water Southern Water South East Water Affinity Water AMP 7 AMP 8

The role is for a Planning Manager or Senior Planning Manager. Responsibilities include developing planning strategies, submitting and managing planning applications, discharging planning conditions and S106 obligations, and coordinating external consultants and key stakeholders such as Local Planni

This role will suit a planning-led development professional with front-end experience across land promotion, planning strategy and early-stage development. Development Manager – Planning & Strategy. You will shape planning strategy, manage consultant teams, advise on planning risk and opportunity,

Community - line manager/team leader/SME of a service capability, deputising for CoP lead.

We’re hiring a Senior Manager "Warehouse and Inventory Logistics and Planning (WILP)" to join our team based in London, UK. Lead, coach, and develop a team of WILP managers. Warehouse, Inventory, Logistics & Planning.

Demand Planning Manager / IBP Lead - FMCG. Lead local implementation of global improvement initiatives, including AI forecasting and next-generation planning tools. Support the SCOS programme and actively engage the Demand Planning team in continuous improvement.

We are working with a well-capitalised, fast-growing renewable energy developer to appoint a Senior Planning Manager as part of a major expansion of their UK solar pipeline. Strong background in UK planning, within renewable energy or infrastructure. This is a high-impact role, working directly with

A client of Insight Global is seeking a finance‑first.ERP and financial system initiatives across the UK, Europe, and broader EMEA region.Please note, there is an light travel requirement to visit their office in Birmingham or London when needed.This role sits in a highly complex operating environ

Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment are partnering with a leading, fast‑growing business to recruit an FP&A Manager with strong experience in Workday Adaptive Planning to join their dynamic team in London. Own key budgeting, forecasting and long‑range planning cycles, leveraging Workday Adaptive

What youll need to succeed Senior planning leadership experience on major projects Strong stakeholder and governance capability Tier 1 background preferred What youll get in return £125,000 salary car allowance, bonus, travel allowance, enhanced pension and healthcare. Your new role You will lead

The role acts as a key link between delivery, finance, and workforce planning, helping leaders optimise capacity, control costs, and ensure delivery alignment. Partner with Programme Managers and Delivery teams to plan and support forecast workforce requirements. Support forward planning through dem

A busy contractor delivering a major long-term project in West Sussex is seeking an experienced Planning Manager with strong Mechanical & Electrical expertise to lead the planning function on this exciting 5-year scheme. The Planning Manager will play a pivotal role in the project's successful deliv

We’re looking for a Senior Corporate Planning Manager to join our Corporate Planning team within the Finance & Assurance directorate. This is more than a planning role – you’ll act as a coach, facilitator, and strategic partner, helping colleagues build capability while shaping how planning is

The International Business Growth & Planning team is seeking an experienced and highly motivated leader to support the growth of our Services business across Europe, and more specifically Apple Music across International. As a Senior Manager, you will lead a small team of individual contributors and

As a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager, your key responsibility will be to lead Kroo Bank’s forecasting, planning, and performance insight across the business, helping to shape strategic decisions through high quality models, robust analysis, and clear storytelling. Lead the Bank’s forecas

You’ll provide financial direction, control and insight to the Network & Digital leadership and Finance teams, ensuring robust planning, reporting and governance.

A luxury fashion brand based in London is seeking a Planning Manager to oversee Global Rolling Open to Buy activities.

The Commercial Planning Manager joins to support the Commercial Planning function within RCD, which drives the LEGO Group’s ICP process in the APAC Market Group (MG), and is mandated to build fundamental capabilities and workflow integration for planning and evaluation in the region. Supporting th

East Midlands seeks a Senior Planning Manager to lead the development of project plans for cutting-edge power station projects. The role involves ensuring compliance with contractual requirements, integrating schedules with costs, and managing a planning team.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Amazon’s Pan EU Indirect Tax Planning and Advisory team, reporting to the Indirect Tax Director. This is a position at the senior manager level, based in London but which is likely to require regular travel to other European locations. Led by a director,

You are likely operating at Planning Manager level or looking to step into a broader, more impactful planning role. Supply Chain Planning Manager - International Distributor/Wholesale Environment. Systems are in place, including ERP and demand planning tools, and the foundations of a more structured

ROI is no longer simply about the most efficient planning, buying and reporting of media. It means we deliver more creative media solutions that bring together best-in-class strategy, planning and the power of Publicis Groupe to ensure distinct and more personal brand experiences for our clients. We

PureGym Limited is seeking a US Financial Planning Manager to join their London team. This role involves leading financial planning processes and delivering month-end reports for US operations, which aim at revenues around $130 million.

A global engineering firm is seeking a Planning Manager for the HS2 project at Old Oak Common station. The role involves leading the planning team and managing the scheduling for contract WP23, focusing on MEP systems delivery.

We are partnering with a high-growth, private equity backed group of independent schools in London to recruit a commercially driven Financial Planning & Analysis Manager. The Financial Planning & Analysis Manager is central to driving financial performance, supporting strategic decision-making, and

Assistant Land & Planning Manager. A regional house builder has a requirement for an Assistant Land & Planning Manager to join their team. You will also liaise with statutory bodies to assist in resolving technical and design issues and with the production of technical and layout information in supp

A leading media agency seeks a Planning Account Manager for L'Oréal UK, responsible for campaign delivery and stakeholder communication. They will ensure quality control, support planning processes, and manage junior staff.

A leading financial services provider is seeking a project/portfolio manager in Greater London to perform data-driven analysis and support business initiatives.

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd is looking for a Planning and Purchasing Manager based in West Kent. Key responsibilities include managing production planning, overseeing purchasing activities, and maintaining supplier relationships.

A logistics company in Glossop, UK is seeking a Planning Manager to develop clear and achievable warehouse plans from demand forecasts. The ideal candidate has hands-on planning experience and strong systems capabilities.

A global health innovation company is seeking a Resource Manager to oversee team allocation and optimize project resourcing across EMEA offices.

Work closely with project teams to ensure robust planning across all stages. Track progress, identify risks and support mitigation planning. Support and mentor junior members of the planning team.

We are looking for a Planning and Performance Manager to join our People and Organisational Development (OD) Department. Working closely with the Director of People and OD and the wider leadership team, you will play a central role in driving strategic planning, performance and continuous improvemen

The ideal candidate should possess strong planning skills and be working towards a recognized professional qualification.

We’re looking for a dynamic Events Manager to lead all event sales, planning, and delivery at Holmes Hotel London. As Meetings and Events Sales and Planning Manager you will:. Meetings and Events Sales and Planning Manager.

The Demand Planning Manager will play a pivotal role in optimising supply chain operations within the FMCG industry, ensuring the efficient forecasting of products. If you are an experienced Demand Planning Manager seeking a rewarding role in Watford, we encourage you to apply and join a leading com

The core purpose of the Transport Planning and Order Taking Manager is to build and lead a new centralised planning and order taking functions system and manage the distribution of products via hauliers and logistics. What is on offer for you as a Transport Planning and Order Taking Manager. Key Acc

Exciting opportunity to join PureGym as US Financial Planning Manager. You will lead financial planning processes across & deliver the month end commercial reporting for US Operations. Ownership of planning, management & delivery of the annual budgeting & periodic reforecast processes.

Vistry Group is seeking a Group Senior Planning Manager to enhance regional planning, support engagement with various stakeholders, and ensure alignment with planning policies. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's in Planning Studies or equivalent, extensive experience in consultancy or deve

A leading print and packaging company is looking for a Resource Planning Manager on a maternity cover contract basis. Co-ordinate with line managers to balance the impact of holiday and mitigate the impact of absence against our delivery plans.

As a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager, your key responsibility will be to lead Kroo Bank's forecasting, planning, and performance insight across the business, helping to shape strategic decisions through high quality models, robust analysis, and clear storytelling. Lead the Bank's forecasting

We are looking for a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager with a background in hospitality to take the lead role in business partnering and manages our budgeting/forecasting process.

We’re looking for a Corporate Planning Data Manager to join our Corporate Planning team within the Finance & Assurance directorate. Strong experience in data modelling, analysis, and interpretation to support business or corporate planning. Designing and building clear, user‑friendly corporate p

As Emergency Response Planning (ERP) Manager, you'll play a crucial role in our airline's safety infrastructure, supporting the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Emergency Response Plan (ERP) for the local Air Operator Certificate (AOC) holder. Work closely with Safety, Operations,

As a Comms Planning specialist for EMC, you’ll have the chance to input heavily into the strategic planning and delivery of multiple multichannel campaigns. To be passionate about Communications Planning with an appetite to learn and develop, and demonstrate this by participating in planning initi

Leading the development of long‑term planning processes, tools and methodologies will be central to your role, implementing best‑practice frameworks that deepen analytical rigor. Monitoring key planning KPIs—including seat capacity, fleet utilisation and route profitability—you’ll identify